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The Attic Ensemble, Theater for a New Jersey City, will hold auditions for a non-union production of “The Sisters Rosensweig” a comedy by Wendy Wasserstein, directed by Sherrie Ahlin. Auditions are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, August 5th and 6th 7:30-9:30p.m at the Attic Ensemble, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City. All roles are open. Visit the website for cast breakdowns and more information.

Performances are September 19-28, 2008. Rehearsals will be held in the evening with weekend rehearsals as needed.

There are no appointments necessary; auditioners will be seen on a first come/first served basis. There is no pay/no fee. Download audition form here.

The Attic Ensemble is located just two blocks from the Grove Street PATH Station, in the Historic Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City. There is free parking after 7 p.m. in the parking lot 1 ½ blocks away on Christopher Columbus Drive.

The Sisters Rosensweig
What : Auditions and Performances
Dates : Auditions (Aug 5-6, 2008 730p - 930p) / Performamces (Sept 19-28, 2008)
Where : The Attic Ensemble, The Historic Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, JC
Contact : (201) 413-9200
Web : www.atticensemble.org
Email : info@atticensemble.org

Fireworks on Hudson River. Original Photo link here.

Steve Kelley captured the fireworks on Hudson River last night (June 29, 2008). Is it a prelude to the July 4th Celebration? Here is Steve’s description on his flickr page:

Fireworks show on the Hudson River last night viewed from Jersey City, NJ towards New York City. Nice end to a very stormy day here in the New York area.

Original Photo here.

Did you see the fireworks last night?

Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival was cut short yesterday (June 29, 2008) due to the storm that started around 230PM. The lingering thunderstorm also spoiled the most awaited Filipino Idol Grand Finals.

It was actually warm yesterday morning and the sun was shining. The thunderstorm forecast appeared to be inaccurate, as the Filipinos walked from Montgomery Street to Exchange Place.

The parade (Montgomery Street, Jersey City). Photo taken by roddyrick.

Then thick clouds began to cover Exchange Place and the rain poured all of the sudden as people ran for cover.

A lady running for cover.

Strong winds toppled tents and booths. Some were unlucky to get wet, and even the guest singer Mig Ayesa was unable to stay dry. Reports said that there a few people got injured because of the fallen tents.

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UPDATE (July 2, 2008): Want to know the weather forecast for July 4, 2008? Click here.

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Original Post: June 29, 2008

Looking for Fireworks display on July 4th here in Jersey City? Well, our city offers more than that. We’re going to have one big celebration at Liberty State Park, with concert featuring the following singers and musicians: The Persuaders, Ted Mills (formally Blue Magic), Joe Bataan, Amy Speace, and DJ Omar.

The list of performers on July 4th Celebration

So what about MACY’s? Unfortunately Macy’s will not display fireworks for Jersey City, according to JCReader. JCReader also has the MACY’s feedback link if you want to express your reaction about this.

July 4th Celebration
Where : Liberty State Park, Jersey City by the Historic Railroad Terminal
When : July 4th, 2008 2PM - 9PM
Contact : Dept. of Cultural Affairs (201)547-6921
Web : cityofjerseycity.com

Amy Goetz of ketchum.com informed me of this 4-hour event happening two days from now.

Wanted to pass along some information to hopefully be included on your events calendar!

On June 27th, Wendy’s traveling kitchen is rolling into Jersey City and giving away 1,000 1/4lb. Singles and 2,000 Wendy’s gift cards. Stop by the Taste Tour during lunch to enjoy Wendy’s hot ‘n juicy hamburgers. A mobile Wendy’s kitchen, lively music, and prizes will set the scene for a fun, spontaneous free community picnic in Jersey City! Entertainment will be provided by Wendy’s Burger Emcee.

See you all there!

Wendy’s Traveling Kitchen
Where : Exchange Place Plaza
When : June 27, 2008 10AM - 2PM

For more info, contact holly.harnisch@ketchum.com

Here are some photos from previous event (Amy didn’t mention the location)

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Here’s a fun event tomorrow at Greenville Branch Library… They will be hosting their first ever OPEN MIC activity where participants can sing, draw, read a poem, dance, tell a joke, etc… Maybe a local resident will emerge as JC’s version of Seinfeld tomorrow. What do you think?

If you want to join or simply watch, read the details below…

First Open Mic at Greenville Branch Library
When : June 19, 2008 3:30PM
Address : 1841 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City 07305
Phone : (201)547-4553
Web : jclibrary.org (PDF File)

The nine contestants on stage

UPDATE (June 30, 2008) : Due to the bad weather condition, Grand Finals of Filipino Idol will be rescheduled.

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UPDATE (June 27, 2008) : Read the latest updates here including the BIOs of all finalists!

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Original Post: June 15, 2008

The Filipino Idol Audition at Five Corners Branch Library in Jersey City attracted sixteen participants from New Jersey, New York, and even Virginia. However, for some reasons, only nine showed up.

But the low number didn’t discourage the organizers and the candidates to continue the event. As a matter of fact, the audition turned out fun and tension-less.

After the brief orientation, the nine contestants battled it out on stage, showcasing their talent in front of five respectable judges and supporters. The contestants were judged based on three criterias: Voice Quality (40%), Artistic Interpretation (30%), and Stage Presence (30%).

At break time, Jon-Michael and Riana, “jammed” with musicians, including former Filipino Idol Finalist John Balingit. Song-writer Archie arrived during that time and joined the panel of judges when the audition resumed.

When the audition was over, the judges conferred and Filipino Idol Chairperson Hector Magno gathered the participants on stage. Former Overall Chair for PAFCOM Carmen Flores went up and announced the finalists, who will then compete for the Grand Finals on June 29th at Exchange Place during the big annual festival famously known as “Philippine-American Friendship Day.”

Originally, eight finalists will be chosen. Since only nine auditioned, the judges decided that all of them will advance to the grand finals, which drew applause from the contestants and audience.

That also means one thing: all of them are guaranteed to receive $100!

Prizes at stake:
1st Place : $1000
2nd Place : $700
3rd Place : $500
Other Finalists : $100

Vote for your favorite contestant!
This poll does not affect the outcome of the competition

I apologize for the crappy quality of pictures. I’ll bring a decent camera next time.

Show your support to your favorite candidate. Email this post to your friends and family members!

Who is your favorite Filipino Idol Candidate?

• 7. Andy Bello (36%, 191 Votes)
• 3. Kristine May Parcon (33%, 177 Votes)
• 8. Chelsea Evangelista (11%, 58 Votes)
• 2. Riana Balahadia (10%, 51 Votes)
• 4. Jon-Michael Eclar (4%, 22 Votes)
• 5. Elizabeth Bukiron (4%, 20 Votes)
• 6. Cherry Joy Demiao (2%, 9 Votes)
• 9. Vanessa Angela Villena (1%, 4 Votes)
• 1. Michael Ray Calalang (0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 534

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Hamilton Park photo from craigemorsels.

Festival starts in 10 minutes! The weather looks very good so don’t miss it!

Here’s the reminder from JCList:

Just a reminder, the Hamilton Park Festival is TOMORROW - Saturday June 14, 2008!

-Sell your stuff! Buy a space tomorrow morning - it’s not too late!
-Watch live entertainment - break dancing, martial arts demonstration, two jazz bands, and other fine music acts (see below) including JC’s own garage punk 60’s soul band THE BLACK HOLLIES!

The martial arts exhibition kicks things off at 10AM, but vendors usually arrive at the crack of dawn.

THE 23rd ANNUAL HAMILTON PARK FESTIVAL
Where : Hamilton Park, Jersey City
When : Saturday, June 14, 2008 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Rain date: Sunday, June 15th
Activities : Flea Market Sales, Food, Live Entertainment (The Black Hollies, All You Horseriders, NBK & Raw ElementZ (Break Dancing), The Lonesome Prairie Dogs,The Bryan Beninghove Collective, The Nobuki Takamen Trio)
Web : http://hpnajc.blogspot.com

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UDPATE (June 15, 2008): Click here for audition result and poll.

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Original Post: June 01, 2008

If you are a Filipino and have a talent in singing, you might want to audition in the Filipino Idol.

Filipino Idol is similar to the famous “American Idol” competition, only it is in a smaller scale limited to Filipinos. Like the American Idol, participants of Filipino Idol battle out to become the one and only “idol”.

So if you have what it takes to join this event, simply contact the organizers (details below) and sign up. Let them know you found them via JCRegister.com.

Filipino Idol Audition
When : June 14, 2008 10AM - 2PM
Where : Five Corners Branch Library
Address : 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Event website : via JCLibrary (PDF) | via PAFCOM
Contact : Phone - (201)332-4711 / Fax - (201) 332-4503

Contact Persons:
Hector Magno - 1-908-229-0155 | Helen Castillo - (201)920-9442 | Carmen Flores - (201)993-1158

Did you watch the Scripps Spelling Bee yesterday? Speller #97 Sameer Mishra misunderstood the word “numnah” and appeared confused until he realized the correct meaning of the word. Check out the 1:30 video below:

Sameer’s Profile on Scripps’ National Spelling Bee:

Sameer Mishra of West Lafayette is a 13-year-old eighth grader at West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School. His sponsor is the Journal and Courier, Lafayette.

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Jersey city’s Michelle-Ann Tan of St. Nicholas School participated in this competition. She was sponsored by the Jersey Journal. Unfortunately, she failed to advanced to the quarterfinals despite spelling her word correctly in the 2nd round, because she only scored 16 points in the first round. (Requirement was 20 points). We’re still proud of you, Michelle, for representing our town!