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Who loves to go to an arts festival? This Sunday, despite the scorching heat, Jersey City will celebrate the 34th Annual Cultural Arts Festival to commemorate Morris Pesin — known as the “father” of Liberty State Park. He spent 18 years spearheading the crusade to create an urban state park, which is now the Liberty State Park.

A variety of visual artists and craftmakers will display their work, including photography by Mike McNamara and Duane Winfield, painting by Gregory Charles and Stephanie Riggi, printmaking by Virna Vargas, and sculpture by George Critelli.

Stephanie Riggi at “Everything JC Festival” last month.

34th Annual Cultural Arts Festival
When : June 08, 2008 1PM – 7PM
Where : Central Railroad Terminal at Liberty State Park
Contact : Jennifer Morrill (Press Secretary) at 201-547-4836 or 201-376-0699
Web : cityofjerseycity.com | Press Release (PDF File)

Read the rest for the full press release …

Jersey City to Host 34th Annual Cultural Arts Festival
50th Anniversary of Liberty State Park Founder Morris Pesin’s Historic Canoe Ride to be Celebrated

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Municipal Council and the Division of Cultural Affairs will kick off the city’s summer cultural calendar with the 34th Annual Cultural Arts Festival which will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Central Railroad Terminal at Liberty State Park.

The event, which features dozens of local artists and artisans, ethnic fare, live entertainment and children’s activities, also marks the 50th anniversary of the historic canoe ride to Liberty Island made by Morris Pesin.

Morris Pesin, known as the “father” of Liberty State Park, spent 18 years spearheading the crusade to create an urban state park, which is now Liberty State Park.

“This year’s Cultural Arts Festival is especially important because not only does it showcase our rich diversity and our thriving arts scene, but this year we are also celebrating the historic event that gave Jersey City one of its most treasured jewels – Liberty State Park,” Mayor Healy said. “It is important we remember the efforts that Morris Pesin made and the battles he fought to ensure open public space for the generations that followed.”

A variety of visual artists and craftmakers will display their work, including photography by Mike McNamara and Duane Winfield, painting by Gregory Charles and Stephanie Riggi, printmaking by Virna Vargas, and sculpture by George Critelli.

Musical performances at this year’s Cultural Arts Festival will include Jersey City’s own Barbara Sharpe; John Christian, a Jersey City favorite; Con Vivo Chamber Music, for the mellow at heart; Sabor Tropical, a great Latin band; and a new addition to the Cultural Arts family, Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous. DJ Omar, also from Jersey City, will also be on hand to perform a great mixture of DJ music.

Attendees to this year’s Cultural Arts Festival can also expect a taste of different ethnic foods such as Indian, Greek, soul food, Italian, Spanish and a variety of pastries.

There will also be a number of activities, including art and eco-friendly activities, for children. Marco Beria will conduct an activity in which participants construct arts and crafts based on ecological themes using recyclable items. The arts and crafts include creating mobiles, bird houses, and musical instruments.

Local visual artist Duda Penteado will also provide a Children’s Art Tent entitled the “Faces of Jersey City,” in which children will be invited to participate and create their own masterpiece to take home.

A clown will perform magic acts that involve audience participation, and a storyteller will perform a puppet show. Four different cartoon characters (Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Dora the Explorer and Blue’s Clues) will entertain children. Caricature artists will also be on hand to create paintings for the young and young-at-heart.

For more information about the Cultural Arts Festival, please call the Division of Cultural Affairs at 201-547-6921.
All media inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Morrill, Press Secretary to Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy at 201-547-4836 or 201-376-0699.

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