From September 12th to September 14th, join five local theatre groups for the Festival of Independent Theatre Companies! Art House Productions, The Greenhouse Ensemble, Jersey City Theatre Center (JCTC), Speranza Theatre Company, and The 9th Floor are being highlighted for the work they do for the community through 3 days of workshops and performances. Location […]
Dylan Chidick
Dylan needs no introduction, as in the last two weeks he’s been all over local and national news. NBC, CNN, CBS, The Shade Room, you name it. He’s literally everywhere. Dylan’s story is incredibly inspiring. I was one of the last to get an interview with him. I felt like I was sitting with a […]
NJCU Graduates Enraged with Changes to Ceremony
A few days ago, a New Jersey City University student reached out to tell me of recent news regarding the college admin’s decision to hold separate graduations for each individual school. Here’s what we know: “There will be a ceremony for all graduating seniors at Prudential Center where it’s always been held; however, no names […]
Let’s Explore: West Side & NJCU
Where is the West Side? West Side is a very complicated network of borders, but if we really simplify it; it’s Bergen Avenue to West Side Avenue including Lincoln Park, from Broadway to Danforth Avenue. A Brief History: I spoke with Charlene Burke, Vice President of the West Side Community Alliance (WSCA), who has lived […]
NJCU Street Style
As a college student I’ve totally fallen into the trap of only wanting to wear sweats a whole semester. The days of dressing up to every class have faded, but not for everyone. I took to NJCU to find some stylish peeps who haven’t fallen into the habit of wearing sweats everywhere. I found a […]
The Jersey City International Television and Film Festival 2015
YEAS. I’ve been waiting to write this post ever since I covered the JCITFF Blockbuster red carpet and party a few months ago. It was a night to remember! Save the date for the return of the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF) featuring events and independent films throughout the city from October 16th to […]
Golden Door Film Festival Opening Night
As I walked out of the 1920s theatre doors into the brisk night air, I must’ve been nearing floating off the sidewalk. I was on such a high from the night I just experienced. Stars, a red carpet, drinks flowing, music playing…I’m talking about the opening night of the 5th annual Golden Door Film Festival. […]
The Farmers Market at NJCU
Last Wednesday, Julio Levia a local vendor with Café Presto and volunteer at the RTNA, reached out to invite me to the weekly farmers market at the NJCU John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center pavilion. It was a crazy Wednesday but at around 1pm I got hungry and decided what better place to eat lunch then […]