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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

Read the rest for the Live Music Schedule …

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Jersey City officials cancel the invite for Jim Jones to perform on National HIV Testing Day. They said his work “promotes violence.”

“Mayor (Jerramiah) Healy has always been a proponent of positive outlets for our youth and a strong gun control advocate,” she added. “Mr. Jones’ lyrics speak of violence to women and police, of the drug trade and guns, and other activities that Mayor Healy could not endorse by sponsoring an event featuring Mr. Jones.”

I’m not really a rap-aficionado so I can’t personally comment on his lyrics. Are you a fan of Jim Jones? If so, what can you say about this news? Do you think Mr. Jones care about the cancellation?

For those who haven’t heard of Jim Jones, here’s one of his MTV’s: (Song: “Love Me No More & Byrd Gang Money”)

If you are a Filipino, I’m sure you’ve heard of this annual Phil-US Expo this month, as several flyers were posted on the front doors and windows of various stores in JSQ and McGinley Square. For those who are not familiar with this JC Event, read along, you might find this interesting.

What is Phil-US Expo 2008?

Below is an extract from their about page:

…Our main goal is to celebrate and promote the rich Philippine culture among the present generation, to entertain and bring business to Filipino entrepreneurs, as well as other ethnic companies.

We assure everyone that this will be a different expo honoring the best in Philippine Heritage and Commerce. This will be opened for participation for all business establishments…

4th Phil-US Expo 2008
When : May 17-18, 2008
Where : NJ National Guard Armory
Address : 678 Montgomery St. and Summit Ave., Jersey City 07304
Phones : (201)332-4973 | 1-888-241-6488
Website : http://www.phil-us-expo.com
Admission : Free for Senior Citizens and children under 7. Others - ??

Also, JC’s local band BLEUD will be performing in the event. “We’ll be there on May 18th, but not sure yet what time. So chill with us all day if you can until we hit the stage. We’ll also have “Tragic Ending” CDs available for sale there.” they said on their website.

Original photo from Vince Ferraro.

Artwork from JCHeights website.

Two Saturdays from now - on May 17, 2008 - Everything Jersey City Festival will take place on Central Avenue in the Heights area. i will be there, neither as an exhibitor nor as a volunteer, but as a blogger who will cover some of the events. Anyone else going? If you are, let me know so we can go in groups!

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The Central Avenue SID (CASID), the City of Jersey City, and County of Hudson are pleased to announce plans to hold the first annual Everything Jersey City Festival from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The festival is anticipated to welcome 5,000-10,000 people from all over the area to Central Avenue, where they can enjoy the following attractions:

• FREE CONCERT - three stages of music and entertainment
• rides and activities for the kids
• demonstrations by local dance troupes, martial arts schools and public safety officials
• hundreds of exhibitors, including local businesses, artists, crafters, non-profit/civic organizations and vendors from around New Jersey

The Everything Jersey City Festival will be a great opportunity for the entire Jersey City community to come together in pride & harmony to enjoy a fun day with family, friends and neighbors. No admission will be charged, and local businesses, artists and organizations will be able to exhibit at very reasonable introductory rates.

The festival is organized by the Central Avenue SID Management Corp., in partnership with Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the City of Jersey City Municipal Council, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise and Board of Chosen Freeholders. Paid for in part by the State of New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Program. Hosted by Heights Councilman Steve Lipski (Ward C) and Councilman Bill Gaughan (Ward D).

Read the rest to know how to get to the festival…

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Local Bands/Musicians always get my support. So when Chris contacted me about his band’s need for a keyboard player and a drummer, I told him I am going to post about it.

If you do know how to play, or you know someone who does, kindly contact Chris:

Local Jersey City musicians, Chris Espiritu and Jay Anteola, former members of the New Jersey based band, uberfunction, are looking for a keyboard player and a drummer to start a pop-punk rock, melodic band. Chris and Jay have influences ranging from brit-pop bands such as Oasis to modern rock bands such as Green Day. They’ve written quite a few songs already and just need some musicians (who want to have fun) to play out with them.

If interested, email Chris at espiritu.chris@gmail.com

You can check out their music on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/chrisespiritujayanteolaumairsuri

I also learned that Chris also knows BLEUD Band. Who knows, maybe my Flickr buddy Vince Ferraro, will capture them together in his cam in the near future.

So if you can play, don’t be shy to contact Chris. (While you’re at it, listen to their cool original songs on their myspace account)

* artwork by Chris Espiritu