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Merina Garcia brings Union City Music Project to Inner City Kids A Violin can be a Key to the World
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By Sally Deering
he doesn’t play a note of music, yet Merina Garcia has spent the past three years setting up the Union City Music Project for inner city kids. Like Harold Hill in the Broadway musical THE MUSIC MAN, Garcia believes every kid deserves to know the joy of playing a musical instrument.
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“I always wanted to be a musician but never had the opportunity,” Garcia says, while children in a trumpet class a few feet away practice scales. “As long as I can remember I wanted to play the violin. Two of my aunts were students in El Sistema in Venezuela where I grew up, I used to see them run home from school, eat quickly, change and go to the orchestra. They were so committed, so happy.” cont’d pg. 5
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NJCU Professor Pens Book on Broadway’s Unsung Artisans By Sally Deering When some folks see Broadway’s Theater District for the first time they ooh, ah and buy tickets to the show they’re dying to see. When Timothy White, Ph.D., an assistant professor of history at New Jersey City University first saw Broadway, he not only bought tickets, he began researching its glorious history. Dr. White’s curiosity centered on the artists behind the scenes, the nameless crafts men-and-women who sewed the costumes, built the scenery and provided the lights needed to spotlight all those chorus girls in musical showstoppers. White’s curiosity led him to the Library of Performing Arts to write his dissertation for his Columbia University Ph.D. and the result is his first published book BLUE COLLAR BROADWAY: The Craft and Industry of American Theater (pub: University of Pennsylvania Press) now on the shelves of Barnes & Noble and online at Amazon.com. In chapters like “Second
Dr. Timothy R. White. Hand Rose”: The Stage Before the Broadway Brand; and “A Factory for Making Plays” Broadway’s Industrial District, White takes readers on a guided tour of what it was like when the shops and businesses in the theater district were all a part of the Great White Way, where theater artisans built the scenery, costumes, lights, and everything else that went into putting on a Broadway show for over a 100 years. White’s book shines a spotlight on the history of those theater people barely remember in Broadway’s theatrical history books. Professor White took a few minutes of his busy schedule – he just had a performance/
reading at Art House Productions in Jersey City with students of NJCU’s theater department singing shows from Broadway shows – and shared his passion for Broadway and its history. RVO: As a history professor, why did you decide to write a book about Broadway? TW: I was trained as an historian, but I always loved theater especially when I moved from California to New York. It was 1999 and I dove head first into Broadway. I went to as many shows as I could. First off, I had to make up for long time so I went to see Cats and Phantom of the Opera and caught up on the old stuff like Thoroughly Modern
Millie, a lot of great shows. I’ve got the brain of an historian and my heart is in Broadway. When I’m done teaching my classes, I’ll drive off and do Community Theater for fun. RVO: Why a book about the behind-the-scenes world of Broadway and not the stars? TW: I became fascinated with the theater district and Times Square and I started doing research, I was studying business listings and Yellow Pages (phone directories) and I found backstage businesses were all over the Theater District. All through the 1940s, 50s and 60s, there were dozens of shops and stores in the Theater District – blue collar
stuff. When I came to New York, they were no longer there. There are still people doing great craft work in Midtown, but nowhere near as many. RVO: Where did you do most of your research? TW: The Lincoln Center Performing Arts Library has the most important archive; the Billy Rose Theater collection is rich. On Broadway, there’s a tremendous focus on design. The art of costuming depends on the sketch and design and it’s an art form. What I was interested in was who built it? Who stitched it together? For my research, I spoke with the award-winning Broadway costumer designer William Ivey Long. He gave me a great perspective on the
industry. I tried to balance my interviews with archival materials. RVO: Can you share an anecdote from your book? TW: One of the stories in the book comes from Hal Prince, the incredible director and producer who has had an incredible Broadway career. It goes back to the original production of Cont’d on page 7
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Merina Garcia brings Union City Music Project to Inner City Kids A Violin can be a Key to the World
Cont’d from Cover Just recently, the First Lady of New Jersey Mary Pat Christie awarded Merina Garcia the 2015 New Jersey Hero Award for starting and running the Union City Music Project. “Our students played for Mrs. Christie and she seemed moved by their accomplishments,” Garcia says. “The students had the opportunity to ask her
questions and spend some time with her. Mrs. Christie also awarded the program $7,500.” The Union City Music Project fills the upstairs rooms of the Park Theater in Union City, a beautiful performance palace back in the day. It now stands like a ghost stuck in an urban landscape of parking lots and fast food eateries, but step inside that once
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groups starting with 3 yearolds studying the recorder all the way up to teenagers playing flute and clarinet. More than 75 students are enrolled in the Union City Music Project and along with their after-school classes, they play in the orchestra which performs locally, at NJPAC, and other venues. A non-profit, the Union City Music Project relies on funding to cover costs like teachers’ fees and the practice rooms. The Geraldine R. Dodge is a major funder, so is the Turrell Fund, UPS, Wells Fargo Bank, the Hudson County Office Cont’d on page 12
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Cont’d from page 3 West Side Story, and in one of the pieces he wrote, he was explaining that in the original costume design, Irene Sharaff created pants the Sharks and Jets could dance in; the material was distressed, dyed and constructed to look like Levi’s. Prince was looking at his budget, and thought couldn’t he they just buy a pile of Levi’s blue jeans down the street? She said, no, absolutely not. The actors couldn’t do that kind of strenuous dancing in Levi’s blue jeans, it couldn’t be done. They could never kick as high as they needed to. That illustrates the importance of costume construction on Broadway It’s also an example that you have to listen to your craftspeople. It makes the art of Broadway possible. RVO: How about another anecdote? TW: Another story connects
to anyone who was in New York around the 1970s and knows it was such a different Times Square back then. I was tracking fabric suppliers, doing digital searches, and I got a hit on an address on W.45th Street, a police report on a murder by a man who was on the run. A stage fabrics company had closed and in its wake, the empty space was being used as a hangout for criminals. This criminal they were looking for had dismembered a man and put the body parts in Theater District garbage cans. The closure of all these Broadway craft shops left the Theater District vulnerable to this type of activity. The musicals were still opening, but being built outside of Times Square. The decline in Broadway craft in Times Square left a lot of the buildings unrented and run down. Cont’d on page 9
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RVO: Your book is at Barnes & Nobles, Drama Book Shop and a new indie book store Little City Books in Hoboken. What was it like seeing your book on the shelf for the first time? TW: It was a thrill. RVO: Is there another book in the works? TW: Yes. I’m looking at the finances of Broadway; the behind-the-scenes of Broadway investments. I’m going to try to argue that a Broadway flop helps to move the art of
Broadway forward. You need flops in order to have a hit. You can purchase Dr. Timothy White’s book “Blue Collar Broadway” at:amazon. com; Barnes & Noble; Little City Books in Hoboken; and the Drama Book Store in NYC. Excerpt from Blue Collar Broadway: The Craft and Industry of the American Theater By Dr. Timothy R. White “…Had anyone developed a special curiosity about the people who hammered, painted, and sewed behind
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KIDS IN THE KEY OF “C” Cont’d from page 5 of Cultural Affairs, and the Dario Foundation. Children from 11 local schools attend the classes and instruments are provided by the Union City Board of Education. If a trumpet or clarinet needs to be fixed, Merina takes it to Pastore’s music store down the street. To enroll their kids in the music program, parents pay $100 a year and the children receive 20 hours of music instruction a month and field trips, but what the children receive along with the music lessons is priceless, Garcia says. “We give them opportunities,” Garcia says. “We give them the instruments to play. We train them. They participate in showcases, festivals. My goal is for them to grow in a healthy environment, a creative environment that helps them build their self-esteem.
That’s what we are seeing in our program. Now they feel secure, not afraid to go on stage. And we take them on field trips to Juilliard, to see the Nutcracker. I’m always looking for opportunities for them.” IT TAKES A MUSIC LOVER A fan of classical musical since she was a kid, Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies, and Studio Art which she earned in 2004 from Hunter College in New York. “My mother and my father exposed us to classical music,” Garcia says. “That was the only thing that was allowed in the house. We knew all the symphonies, all the operas, the classical composers. I can distinguish one composer from another and I have a love for it.” Garcia founded the Union City Music Project in Cont’d on page 19
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and $11; $7 each for groups of 20 or more. “Pinocchio by Puppetworks is guaranteed to delight and inspire audiences young and old (it’s recommended for ages 3 and up). The JCTC-KIDS production – in the brand new Merseles Studios Puppet Theater – features hand-carved, wooden marionettes and vivid, colorful scenes ranging from Boobyland and its Donkey Machine to the eerie and glowing Undersea World, complete with a whale.” Following each performance, puppeteers demonstrate the art of marionette puppetry and conduct a Q & A with the audience.
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LIBERY SCIENCE CENTER, 222 Jersey City Sunday, May 10th Blvd, JC. (201) 200-1000; 3 Seatings: 1:00pm-3:30pm & 6:30pm www.lsc.org. At the IMAX Theater: Daily: WEEKDAYS 11:15 am, 3:15 pm. Enjoy Mom’s Special Day MYSTERIES OF THE With our Delicious UNSEEN WORLD. “Prepare to “see” the Broadinvisible! Too small, too fast, too slow or just plain Reservations Required invisible to the naked eye... Mysteries of the Unseen World will show you the 1020 Broadway, magic and majesty of the Bayonne NJ objects, events, processes 201-455-8844 and creatures that exist Fax-201-455-8843 literally all around you, but www.bellasorrellas.com bellasorrellas@gmail.com that you have never seen Major Credit Cards Accepted until now. Cont’d on page 18 Page 17-May 1st-May 15th, 2015 River View Observer
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ArtSCENE Cont’d from page 17 Liberty Science Center High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new “super powers” to see beyond what is in front of us. Run time: 45 minutes.”
FESTIVALS
NEW JERSEY ARMED FORCES DAY FESTIVAL & 9K RACE, Liberty State Park (LSP), Audrey Zapp Drive, 862-217-4226; www.visitnj.org. JC. SAT, MAY 16. “Family fun and great competition as you
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honor and reflect upon the young people serving this great nation. Along with military displays and demonstrations represented by every branch of our armed forces, and there will be music, food, and vendors. The New Jersey Armed Forces Day Festival will also feature the Liberty Lightning 9-K, and a 1-Mile Kids Run. Both races will benefit the Liberty Run Foundation, which provides veteran to veteran support to enable direct continued care and programs for the special needs of injured and recovering wounded veterans and their families. The Liberty Lightning 9K at 9 am. The race course will take runners all through Liberty State Park. The registration fee for the Liberty Lightning 9K and the 1- Mile Kids’ Registration for both events is on the website visitnj.org.” FLEA MARKETS
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HUDSON FLEA, Hewn Arts Center, 140 Sip Ave, JC. Sat & Sun, May 2-Aug. 19, 11 am-5 pm. Artists, collectors, performers and vendors are invited to participate. “If you are interested in reserving a table or private room to showcase your talent or merchandise we’d be happy to have you. Participation fees are reasonable. 13,000 sq. feet of original artwork, hand-crafted wares, vintage clothing & furniture, Cont’d on page 19
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KIDS IN THE KEY OF “C” Cont’d from page 12 2012 with 3-5 year olds who began learning music by making paper instruments. “We start them with paper instruments they build with their parents,” Garcia says. “They perform with them and they sing. It’s to teach them posture, to care for the instruments, to teach them muscle memory so when they get the real instrument they know how to hold it, care for it.” The paper orchestra was created in Venezuela, Garcia says, as part of an El Sistema group. “It’s a tool to introduce them to real instruments,” Garcia says. “For us it was monetary. I had no money, no teachers, all I wanted was to do something for the kids. They need a safe place to go to other than academics.” Garcia’s goal is to introduce children to music, she says. “This program gives kids the tools and opportunities so when they want to go to a good school, they will have a resume and it will put them on top of the pile,” Garcia says, “and they’ll stand out from the rest. That’s my hidden agenda.” PARENTAL SUPPORT Hector Lopez of Union City has two children enrolled in the program: a boy and girl who play violin and double bass. “I’m a music lover and I believe music stimulates and enhances the learning habits especially in early education,” Lopez says. “My son is just starting, but
my daughter’s been studying violin for two years and I have noticed a difference. She has been more articulate, more diversified in her speech. She’s more interested in nature, music and theater. She’s been exposed to music, and professional teachers and musicians. It’s been a blessing. I try not to put pressure on her but I emphasize the importance of practicing and finding herself and hopefully later on she will continue the violin.” Michelle, 9, is a 4th grade student in Union City and has been studying flute for the past year and 2 months. She chose the flute because she is Cuban and a lot of Cuban music features
downtown Jersey City. “Join Leah for this informative and inspiring free workshop on stress and anxiety relief. She will discuss aids for the body (foods, supplements) and mind (breath work,
flute solos. “I like its sound,” Michelle says. “It’s so sweet.” With the youth orchestra of the Union City Music Project, Michelle has played her flute in concert at El Museo del Barrio, the Park Theater and NJPAC. “It was exciting,” Michelle says. And she definitely sees herself playing better all the time. “My notes used to come out with more air than note,” Michelle says. “Now when I play, I hear more note than air.” For more info, to sponsor or student or make a donation to the Union City Music Project, go to: www. musicproject.org.
ArtSCENE Cont’d from page 18 collectibles, housewares and much more. Just steps from the Journal Sq. PATH station, easy access from all NJ Transit bus routes; street and validated parking available.” MEDITATION STRESS-FREE WORKSHOP AND MEDITATION.
Van Vorst Park, JC (rain or shine) www. modernsage.com. Sat, May 9, 10:30-11:30 am. STRESS FREE WORKSHOP with Leah Guy of Modern Sage, a healing center and retail boutique located in
perspective), and also lead a short meditation to connect to the spirit. We’ll meet in Van Vorst Park, rain or shine (Gazebo for rain) and everyone will Cont’d on page 20
596 Broadway, Bayonne Friday –Saturday-Sunday
10am –6pm
Or Call For An Appointment We Have Many Different & Unusual Items Plus Jewelry, Shoes, Clothes, Pocketbooks, Antiques, Collectibles, Musical Instruments, Furniture & More
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ArtSCENE Cont’d from page 19 leave with at least one small sample and a host of tools to ward off stress and live in peace. Leah offers a range of meditation in Zen sitting style from use of mantras to guided visualizations, Tibetan Singing Bowl, deep relaxation and complimentary techniques in breath-work or gentle movement.” Free. OUT OF TOWN
NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596.6550; www. newarkmuseum.org. Now through Aug. 9: ROYALS & REGALIA: INSIDE THE PALACES OF NIGERIA’S MONARCHS presents 40 visually stunning portraits from a new series by acclaimed Nigerian photographer George Osodi. Exhibited for the first time in the U.S., these vibrant color photographs feature the regional rulers of modern-day monarchies
throughout the country. They provide audiences with a rare and intimate look inside Nigeria’s palaces and throne rooms, capturing the personalities of the rulers, the splendor of their dress, and the details of their settings. The near life-size photographs will be shown to dramatic effect along with select examples of prestige dress and regalia from the internationally renowned collections of the Newark Museum. “The idea behind this project is to travel around this diverse country and go beyond the portraits to explore the subjects’ environments—being the custodians of our cultural heritage and peace makers— exploring their architecture and fashion with the view to showcase and celebrate them and to mirror the country’s great culture through their personalities.”--photographer George Osodi. SEND US YOUR ARTS LISTING. If you have an art opening or performances coming up including visual arts, performing arts and street arts, send an email to: Riverviewobserver@ gmail.com and we’ll list it in ArtSCENE. ALL LISTINGS
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Cont’d from page 9 of such shops throughout the twentieth century. In August 1936, for example, the visitor to this stretch of Broadway would have quickly encountered theater-related buildings, businesses, and workers. At midday he or she might have seen actors from the Federal Theatre Project’s We Live and Laugh on their way to rehearsal at Ringle Studios, 1607 Broadway. Directly across the avenue, he or she may have spotted the proprietor Morris Orange or one of his seamstresses on lunch break from their costume rental store at 1600 Broadway. Immediately to the north, the visitor may have seen the cast and craftspeople of the play Stork Mad as they walked to the Ambassador Theatre next door.”
ClubSCENE/ May, June & Beyond Cinco de New Jersey Beer Co. & The Hamilton Inn, 708 Jersey Ave, JC. (201) 435-8000. Celebrate the 5th anniversaries of New Jersey Beer Co. & The Hamilton Inn on Sat, May 9, 12 to 8 pm. Corner of Jersey Ave & Tenth Street. Presented by Silverman.
Lincoln Inn, 13 Lincoln St, JC. (201) 6598686; www.
lincolninnjc. com. NY Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Joe Taino’s Blues Jam on Thursday nights. Sat, May 9: Jerry Duggar; Sat, May 16: Jack Grace Band; Sat, May 23: Gene D. Plumber; Sat, May 30: Demolition String Band. Cont’d on page 22
City Diner Never Sleeps Tasty Dishes in a Hip Décor with Free Wi-Fi: 24/7
By Sally Deering
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short walk from Exchange Place on the Jersey City Waterfront, City Diner (formerly the Flamingo) offers tasty dishes in a hip décor, key ingredients for success according to its owners Nicholas, “Lefty” and Mike Giakoumatos. The three brothers from Queens, New York, bought the old Flamingo and in three months turned it into a trendy corner bistro. With its contemporary décor, free Wi-Fi and a bar that looks right out of a James Bond film – the only thing ‘diner-esque’ about City Diner is its hours -- open 24/7 – and that it serves breakfast all day. City Diner has its regulars who come from every walk of life, Lefty Giakoumatos says. Nine-to-fivers who work in downtown Jersey City, families, local residents and folks heading to a game in Manhattan and looking for a pre-game dinner keep things hopping and the booths filled. Even at 3 am, the place can be hopping with customers. Mike says just the other night a group of teenagers having a pajama party and clad in their PJs came in for milk shakes. City Diner’s menu offers traditional diner dishes but with a flair like Fire
cracker Meatloaf and the Jersey Boys Burger. Several Breakfast Wraps are named after local towns, too, which brings a little neighborhood flavor to downtown Jersey City’s Wall Street vibe. The menu features Morning Favorites, All Day Breakfast, Appetizers, Salads, Premium Sandwiches, Burgers, Dinner Entrees, Desserts, a Kids’ Menu, and Drinks & Shakes. If you try the Morning Breakfast, you can choose from Eggs Benedict, Jersey Benedict (Taylor Ham), Florentine Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Huevos Rancheros, Chicken & Waffle, Steak and Eggs, and Loxed & Loaded. ($8.50-$16.95) The All Day Breakfast includes Specialty Omelettes like the Harvest Market, Little Italy (tomato & Portobello mushroom), Athenian (spinach and feta), Denver, California, Carnegie (pastrami or corned beef & Swiss) and the Super Nova Omelette (smoked lox, onions and capers). ($7.95-$11.95) You can also try the City Omelette where you choose whatever ingredients you like; and Energy Omelettes like the Veggie Power, Powerhouse (turkey, spinach, avocado and Swiss); the Life Omelette (asparagus, grape tomato, broccoli,
mushroom and mozzarella), and the Chicken Protein Omelette. ($8.95-$11.95) Other breakfast items are the Breakfast Wraps & Sandwiches like the Croque Madam Croissant (ham, poached egg and hollandaise sauce served on a toasted croissant), Nutella Berry Croissant (chocolatehazelnut spread, cream cheese and sliced strawberries served on a toasted croissant), Ranchito Breakfast Burrito (scrambled eggs, Monterey jack cheddar, sour cream, black beans and pico de gallo) 5-Alarm Wrap (scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, smoky hot sauce, jalapeño and pepperjack cheese), the Jersey City Wrap (scrambled eggs, Taylor ham and American cheese), the Bayonne Wrap (scrambled eggs with bacon, avocado and spinach), and the Hoboken Wrap (scrambled egg whites and grilled chicken). ($5.95-$8.95) Premium Sandwiches include the Blackened Chicken & Avocado Wrap, Mikey’s Reuben, Firecracker Meatloaf, Southern BBQ Pulled Pork, California Cobb Wrap, Philly Cheesesteak, Classic BLT, Blackened Salmon & Avocado
BLT, Turkey Avocado BLT, Grecian Gyro, and the Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Wrap. ($8.50Charbroiled Porterhouse Pork Chop, and Chicken Milanese. ($14.95$29.95) “Nikos comes up with the ideas for the dishes,” Mike says, crediting his oldest brother with the menu. “He loves to put twists on traditional dishes, like our meatballs. These
-$14.95) Dinner entrees include Calamari & Shrimp, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Pan Seared Salmon, Fried Chicken Basket, Jumbo Fried Shrimp Basket, Lobster Ravioli, Grown Up Mac N’ Cheese (cavatappi, sharp cheddar and blue cheese), Cowboy Steak (16 oz. bone-in ribeye),
are not your grandma’s meatballs. We make beef and pork meatballs stuffed with mac & cheese and wrapped in bacon.” City Diner makes the best wings in Jersey City because they make them from scratch and with fresh, high-quality ingredients, Nicholas says. And Cont’d on page 22
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City Diner Never Sleeps Cont’d from page 21 And the burgers are amazing, too, Mike adds, like the Jersey Boys Burger served with Taylor Ham, egg and cheese. It’s a local favorite. City Diner regular Alex Ballas visiting from Philadelphia says the burgers are terrific and so is the French Onion Soup and Firecracker Meatloaf. Another unique aspect of City Diner is that it offers two Happy Hours daily, one in the afternoon from 4-7 pm; the other late night at 11 pm. The bar menu features Craft, im
ported and domestic beers, and sexy cocktails, of course. “We’re dedicated to providing great customer service and quality food in a positive, home-spun atmosphere,” Nicholas says. “We wanted wanted to give Jersey City what it needed: a great 24-hour diner.” If you go: City Diner 31 Montgomery St, JC (201) 721-5331 www.citydiner.com Open 24/7
ClubSCENE May, June & Beyond Cont’d from page 20
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THE BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. (201) 4351234, www.brightsidetavern. com. Mon, 8 pm-12 midnight: Jazz Jam with more than 15 musicians and singers participating; Tues, Wed, 9 pm-12 midnight: Karaoke; Thurs, 9 pm-12 midnight: Open Mic; Sat & Sun, 9 pm12 midnight: Dance, Karaoke and Open Mic. ClubSCENE is a new section in River View Observer. Send your weekly events to riverviewobserver@gmail.com to have your performances included in ClubSCENE. All listings are FREE.
THE DOPENESS, 332 - 2nd St, JC. (201) 963-4277. Sat, May 9, 7 pm, $10: Sniffling Indie Kids and Mint 400 Records present Lake Effect, Fairmont, Nightcrwlrs, and The Mavarines (www.SnifflingIndieKids.com).
MAXWELL’S TAVERN, 1039 Washington St, Hoboken. maxwellsnj.com. May 7, 9 pm: Vampires Only & Ipswich Down; May 8, 10 pm: The Mighty Spectrum Band presents The Bruce Show; May 9 , 9 pm: Pete Francis & The Dragon Crest w/the Funky Dawgs Brass Band; Sun, May 10, 11-3 pm: Mother’s Day Brunch: May 11, 8 pm: Game of Thrones Trivia; May 12, 10 pm: Jazz & Blues, The Anabel Trio; May 15, The Battery Electric; May 18, 8 pm: Seinfeld Trivia; May 29, 8 pm: Geoff Rickly.
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LUCKY 7 TAVERN, 322 – 2nd St, JC. (201) 418-8585; www.lucky7tavern.com. “Best Jukebox in Town”. Weekly Schedule: Tues: All Vinyl, 10 pm-2 am; Wed: Punk Night, 8 pm - closing; Thurs: Ladies Night, 8 pm closing; Fri: Rock the Jukebox; Sat: DJs; Sun: Industry Night, 8 pm - closing.
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Circa 1903, this historic & charming centrally located building compound incl. 3 separate buildings. This master piece stands proudly in Broadway's business district just steps to the Hudson Bergen Light Rail & the bus stop. Featuring a exposed brick atrium & approx 20 rooms of prof space. These 3 buildings include the main historic bank, a contemporary Broad way glass store
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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES New Listing Bayonne Excellent warehouse, lot and 3 family package deal available. Located in the transit development district near Hudson Bergen Light rail. This property is ideal for a large business or developer. Total interior square footage of warehouse 11,980 sq ft. In addition to be purchased separately legal 3 family with adjacent lot. A raw total of 210 x 87.87 IRR ft. Be a part of development Boom in the great peninsula of Bayonne. Close to all major highways and public transportation. Don't miss out!
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New Listing Bayonne Investment Oversized 6 family money maker with very large apts and all separate utilities. Large lot, well maintained building with all 3 bedrooms. Railroad style apartments. Long term tenants, current green card, clean building shows owners pride with new steel fire escape in yard. Must see! Investors dream... Call now!
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Beautiful home in a midtown desirable location; Each unit offers 3BR and 1 ½ baths and plenty of closets. Owners unit has open layout, partially finished lower level; hardwood floors throughout. Garage parking!
Asking $435,000
PRICE REDUCED! BERGEN POINT ONE FAMILY MOVE-IN CONDITION! Lovingly maintained and ready for the next owner to enjoy! This 3 BR starter is also a great “empty nester” layout featuring a big Master BR, lots of closet space; modern eat-in kitchen, & laundry on the first floor! Come see this charming home!
Now Asking just $259,900
PRICE REDUCED! MODEST 2 FAMILY BERGEN POINT BAYONNE
Conveniently located close to transit, schools & shopping, this property might be a great starter for building an Investment portfolio. Separate heat & hot water, newer roof, unfinished basement, and modest expenses. Asking just $260,000
PRICE REDUCED! CHARMING ONE FAMILY BAYONNE QUIET BAY BLOCK
Beautifully kept home is located on a popular dead-end street; 3 BR’s. 1 full + two ½ baths; patio pavers in the yard for carefree summers; Garage parking a plus; gas heat, Central A/C. Asking $339,000
NEW LISTING! WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS MIDTOWN BAYONNE Popular, quality children’s clothing and accessories business includes inventory and fixtures and a great reputation earned over years of popularity. Showings and negotiations by appointment only - call us for more details.
NEW LISTING! 2 BR 2 BATH CONDO CONTEMPORARY BLDG - BAYONNE
Almost new building offer so much convenience! Commuter friendly location, garage parking, elevator access, laundry in your unit. Gourmet quality kitchen!
Asking just $49,000
A must see! Asking 240,000
NEW LISTING!
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE !
UNUSUAL 2 FAMILY SHORT SALE BAYONNE
This corner property offers an unusual layout with side-by-side dwellings. Lots of character throughout, fireplace in the main LR, large eat-in kitchen with center island, formal DR, & much more. Great 2 BR rental unit for easy rental income.
Asking $395,000
MOBILE HOMES BAYONNE We have 5 two BR units available now … each have a modern kitchen, laundry room, nice patio areas & assigned parking spaces. Owner must occupy- Rentals are not permitted
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GREAT LOCATION! TRADITIONAL 2 FAMILY DOWNTOWN BAYONNE
This well kept home features updated kitchens & baths, newer siding, windows, upgraded appliances, new wooden deck & privacy fencing in an oversized back yard, and much more. Asking just $299,000 YES! OF COURSE WE DO RENTALS!
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