River View Observer July15-July 31,2023

FALL 2023 CLASSES AT HCCC! Hudson is Home! DISCOVER WHY

HCCC Offers Classes in Multiple Modalities

On-Campus, Online, Remote, Hybrid (On-Campus/Online), Hybrid (Remote/Online), and Immersive Telepresence Video (ITV) For more information: https://www.hccc.edu/programs-courses/col/current-course-types.html

15-Week Fall Term:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

12-Week Quick Term and Classes at Secaucus Center:

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Fall 7-Week 1

(1st 7 weeks In-Person and Remote):

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Fall Online B/7-Week 2

(2nd 7 weeks Online, In-Person, Remote):

Students must register at least one day prior to the first class meeting.

APPLY NOW for Summer/Fall classes! www.hccc.edu/apply

7-Week Classes

Fall Online A (1st 7 weeks Online):

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

For more information on how to register, go to www.hccc.edu/admissions/register-for-classes

For more information contact: admissions@hccc.edu

text (732) 509-4222 | call(201) 714-7200

FREE TUITION for Eligible Students

through the Community College Opportunity Grant (for those who qualify)

For more information, go to: www.hccc.edu/freetuition

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

Nightly 50/50 raffle. Hours are as follows

Friday, July 21

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday, July 22

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Sunday, July 23

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Monday, July 24 6:00pm - 11:00pm

ST. ANN’S FEAST BACK FOR 113TH YEAR

Annual Novena and Festival in honor of St. Ann will take place begining July 21st throught Wednesday, July 26th at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken.

The festival is deeply rooted in ItalianAmerican heritage and tradition, and it serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate their faith and cultural identity. Devotees participate in religious processions carrying

statues of St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, and St. Rocco, the patron saint of the sick.

Food plays a significant role in the St. Anne’s Feast, with various Italian delicacies and traditional dishes available for visitors to enjoy attendees can savor a wide range of culinary delights featuring their famous zeppole, cheesesteaks, rice balls, wood-fired pizza, fried calamari, and seafood salad, etc. Don’t forget their Beer Garden Also featuring live music, games, crafts and a Grand 50/50 raffle and

Tuesday, July 25 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday, July 26

1:00pm - 11:00pm. 2023 Novena Masses

Monday, July 17 through

Tuesday, July 25

7:00pm

If You Go

St.Ann’s Feast

704 Jefferson St. Hoboken NJ

Visit https:// stannhoboken.com/ feast

https://www.instagram.com/p/ Cq8LoM7o9k5/ https://www. facebook.com/ StAnnFeast/

Art House Productions officially opened their performing and visual arts center at The Hendrix this week with a Grand Opening Ceremony! This ribbon cutting was supported by Art House executive director Meredith Burns ,Jersey City’s mayor Steven Fulop and his ‘Mayor Of the Day’.Ms. Luv-Leigh Johnson, Developers Eric and Russell Albanese, Eric Silverman, Victor Mocco, and MHS were also there to show support, as well as the artist community, neighbors, friends, and family. Art House Productions is fittingly located within The Hendrix, designed by MHS Architecture, and the Powerhouse Arts District of Jersey City. Congratulations to such an incredible organization!

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Le Diner en Blanc Returns to Jersey City on August 17, 2023

Dîner en Blanc returns for a second year in Jersey City. The Parisian-inspired urban picnic characterized by its famous all-white dress code will take place on August 17, 2023. The stunning venue will remain secret until the last minute. This elegant community picnic will celebrate the spirit and culture of Jersey City!

To participate, guests must be invited via the hosts’ network or participating partners, or sign up for the Phase 3 waiting list via the official website at jerseycity.dinerenblanc. com and click on the “register” tab.

Le Dîner en Blanc is an event that transports guests into another world. A sea of people, all adorned in white, create memories that last a lifetime. Over the years, Le Dîner en Blanc has become one of the most sought-after culinary events around the world! What was a “friends and word-of-mouth only” event has grown into an international sensation celebrated on six continents.

“We are absolutely thrilled to bring Le Dîner en Blanc back to the Jersey City community this summer,” says Anna Gundersen, Associate Executive Director of Art House Productions. “This year the secret location will further elevate the experience for attendees. Join us for a soirée under the stars, an experience filled with music, art, dining, and celebration with friends.”

When participating in Dîner en Blanc, every guest has to play their part and observe certain requirements such as:

●Dress code: head-to-toe

in white only. Elegance and originality are key.

●Table settings: all white

●Guests meet at their assigned departure locations and are escorted by a Dîner en Blanc volunteer to the secret location.

●French-influenced eventonly wine and/or champagne are served.

●As per New Jersey Affairs Permit, guests cannot bring their own alcohol. Guests wishing to enjoy wine or Champagne, must pre-purchase online through Le Diner en Blanc’s e-store. Guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages.

●After the event is over, guests are required to bring all their belongings, leftovers, and litter home with them.

Guests are required to bring:

●A table, two white chairs, and a white tablecloth.

●A picnic basket consisting of fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.

●Guests also have the option to order a catered dinner option from the Jersey City-based French restaurant, Madame, that can be picked up on site when guests arrive. Guests wishing to do so must pre-purchase online through Le Dîner en Blanc’s e-store.

To keep up to date on event announcements, visit jerseycity.dinerenblanc. com or Facebook DinnerEnBlanc.jerseycity Instagram dinerenblancjerseycity dinerenblanc.com.

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

Hudson County Community College and Rutgers University Partner to Address Food Insecurity and How ‘Food Fuels Minds’

“Food is something that helps us connect with each other. That’s the beauty of it,” reads a sign in the window of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Gabert Library.

HCCC students come from diverse backgrounds, but many share experiences reflecting national concerns of food insecurity on college campuses. While an estimated 40% of United States college students are food insecure, 57% of HCCC students report being food insecure. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that about one of every three college students may skip meals while they attend classes, hold down jobs and internships, take care of family members,

and maintain social and professional connections.

The “Food Fuels Minds” project is a collaboration of the HCCC “Hudson Helps Resource Center,” faculty and students from the College’s Art Department, and Rutgers University. The innovative project is focused on addressing food insecurity and stimulating interest in New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The project is funded by a grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and designed to engage the College community in sharing their food insecurity experiences.

In late April 2023, HCCC students anonymously shared their

Pictured here, a display of graphics on the front windows of the College’s Gabert Library designed by Hudson County Community College art students for the “Food Fuels Minds” project.

personal narratives about food, hunger, family, struggle, support, and success. Forty HCCC art students interpreted these stories into paintings, illustrations, and typographic designs that were displayed in the College’s windows and galleries. The art students also produced an original print and digital magazine incorporating their artwork, the narratives, and practical information about how

to enroll for SNAP. The magazine is being circulated at College events, on both HCCC campuses, and within the community.

As part of the project, the research team from HCCC and Rutgers devised and offered a toolkit for other institutions to utilize in successfully combating food insecurity. The toolkit includes a film documenting the HCCC project.

HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber said that the College instituted the “Hudson Helps Resource Center” in Spring 2019 to address students’ basic needs beyond the classroom.

“Our ‘Hudson Helps’ program promotes student retention and success by removing impediments that prevent students from focusing on their studies,” he stated. “Hudson Helps” includes a Care Team that responds to students

in times of difficulty and crisis; food pantries at the Journal Square and North Hudson campuses that provide meals to students and staff, no questions asked; nutritional counseling and SNAP application support; a Career Clothing Closet that assists students with professional and personal attire; emergency financial assistance; “Single Stop” benefits screener; Chromebook loans; Social Services Support (case management and general assistance); and mental health services.

“We are very proud to partner with Rutgers University in addressing this issue of national importance. We look forward to assisting other colleges and universities in making significant differences in the lives of students and their families,” Dr. Reber said.

An Enchanting Outdoor Cinema Experience July & August

River View Observer

Contributing Writer

Hudson County’s Movies in the Park is a highly anticipated annual event that brings the magic of cinema to the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of the county’s picturesque parks, this unique film series offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of movies in a relaxed and family-friendly environment. With its captivating ambiance, community spirit, and diverse film selection, Movies in the Park has become a beloved tradition for cinephiles and families alike.

Movies in the Park is a collaborative effort between Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, The Board of County Commissioners and Hudson County’s Parks Department and local businesses and organizations. The event aims to bring communities together, foster a sense of belonging, and provide accessible entertainment for all. The organizers carefully curate a selection of films that appeal to a broad audience, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the defining features of Movies in the Park is its choice of stunning outdoor venues. Hudson County boasts an array of

beautiful parks, offering attendees the chance to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying their favorite films. This years as in past years movies will be shown at Bayonne’s Stephen Gregg Park, North Hudson Park, Jersey City’s Mercer Park, Columbus Park, Lincoln Park, West Hudson Park, James J. Braddock Park and Larel Park. Each location provides a unique atmosphere that enhances the movie-watching experience.

The organizers transform the park into a cozy open-air theater by setting up a large screen, high-quality audio equipment, Movies in the Park attendess are asked to bring blankets and lawn chairs free pop Corn and refres hments are provided. Families often gather early to secure the best spots, enjoying picnics and bonding time before the movie begins.As dusk falls and the stars twinkle overhead, the park comes alive with anticipation, creating an enchanting ambiance that is hard to replicate in traditional indoor cinemas.

Movies in the Park offers a diverse selection of films, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests.

For adult, teens and children including a mix

of contemporary blockbusters, timeless classics, family favorites, and independent films, ensuring there is something for everyone. This season. Hudson County residents will be treated to the following movies:Puss in Boots,Ghostbusters After Life, Mininons, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,Creed 2, Jurassic World: Dominion, DC League of Superpets, Shazam, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Paws of Fury, The Legend of Hank, Hotel Transylvania Transformania.

See page 9 ad with dates, times and park locations

Hudson County’s Movies in the Park has successfully captured the hearts of residents and visitors, offering a captivating and inclusive outdoor cinema experience. By combining the magic of movies with the beauty of nature and the power of community, this annual event has become a cherished tradition. Whether it’s families bonding over a beloved childhood film or film enthusiasts immersing themselves in the art of cinema, Movies in the Park continues to create lasting memories and strengthen the fabric of Hudson County’s vibrant communities.

Beyond providing entertainment, Movies in the Park plays a crucial role in building stronger communities. The event attracts a diverse audience from all walks of life, fostering connections and conversations among neighbors and friends. It serves as a platform for local businesses and organizations to engage with the community, promoting their products and services and contributing to the overall vibrancy of the event.

Some Hudson County Parks Bayonne

Stephen Gregg Park Jersey City Lincoln Park

North Bergen

JJ Braddock Park

Secaucus

Laurel Hill Park

Union City/Jersey City Washington Park

BLACK PANTHER WAKANDA FOREVER

JULY 3

RAINDATE: JULY 10

LINCOLN PARK

THOR: LOVE & THUNDER

JULY 6

RAINDATE: JULY 12

JAMES J. BRADDOCK PARK

STRANGE WORLD

JULY 11

RAINDATE: JULY 17

WEST HUDSON PARK

BLACK ADAM

JULY 13

RAINDATE: JULY 20

LAUREL HILL PARK

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH

JULY 18

RAINDATE: JULY 24

STEPHEN R. GREGG PARK

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

JULY 19

RAINDATE: TBD

WASHINGTON PARK

SHAZAM!

JULY 25

RAINDATE: JULY 31

MERCER PARK

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

JULY 27

RAINDATE: AUG. 3

COLUMBUS PARK

DR. STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

AUGUST 1

RAINDATE: AUG. 7

LINCOLN PARK

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*CREED 3 IF RELEASED

AUGUST 3

RAINDATE: AUG. 16

JAMES J. BRADDOCK PARK

SPACE JAM

AUGUST 8

RAINDATE: AUG. 14

WEST HUDSON PARK

PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK

AUGUST 9

RAINDATE: TBD

WASHINGTON PARK

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION

AUGUST 15

RAINDATE: AUG. 21

STEPHEN R. GREGG PARK

DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS

AUGUST 17

RAINDATE: AUG. 23

LAUREL HILL PARK

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

AUGUST 22

RAINDATE: AUG. 28

MERCER PARK

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA TRANSFORMANIA

AUGUST 24

RAINDATE: AUG.30

MERCER PARK

Saturdays 10:45 am and 1

SILVERMAN and The Majestic Theatre Condominium Association

INTO THE WILD FEATURING

PAINTINGS BY GIGI CHEN & ALEXIS KANDRA

Exhibition on view in the lobby from May 10, 2023 to November 1, 2023.

If You Go: The Majestic Theatre Condominiums

222 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 201.435.8000

The Bayonne Division of Recreation has announced the 2023

Summer

Hoboken: Studio & Garden, Paintings by Bill Curran”

This is Bill’s fifth show exhibited at HHM. This exhibit is bright and vibrant, and includes still lifes. But, Bill displays a great diversity in his work and also communed with nature by engaging in plein air painting (painting in the outdoors.) For three years, Bill met on a weekly basis with fellow artist Maggie Hinders, rain or shine, and painted at the community garden located at 6th and Garden Street in Hoboken.

The paintings from this show have never been exhibited before.

If You Go

Hoboken Historical Musuem

To August 6th, 2023 1301 Hudson St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 Phone: 201.656.2240

info@hobokenmuseum. org

Sounds By the Bay Concert Series. Weather permitting, each performance will be begin promptly on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm and held at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico16th Street Park, which is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay. The concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays from July 12 through August 23, with August 30 as a rain date. “We are ready for a great summer. We have a great lineup of music, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the summer nights,” stated Pete Amadeo, Supervisor of Recreation.

The following concerts have been scheduled:

Wednesday, July 19: Del Satins

The Del-Satins are an American vocal group, most active in the early 1960s, who recorded on their own, but are best remembered for their harmonies on hit records for Dion and others. They have been described as having “few peers as practitioners of harmony and Doo-Wop.” The group was formed in 1958 in Manhattan, New York, through a merger of two existing street corner groups, the Yorkville Melodies and the Jokers. The original members were teenagers. They chose the name Del-Satins as a tribute to The Dells and The Five Satins.

The public is invited to the courtyard of the Barrow Mansion and enjoy a free concert by some of JC’s finest, jazziest, sultriest, funkiest, rocking-est musicians around! We’re kicking off the season with Mary Aiken and the @brightsidetavern band. Bring your kids and a friend or two and enjoy some great music on the porch!

If You Go:

Barrow Mansion

83 Wayne St. Jerssy City

July-September

6:30pm -8:30pm

Announcing our 2023 Talent Search for the Hudson West Folk Festival

Hudson West Fest will showcase two up and coming musicians from Hudson County alongside more established musicians at its annual music festival on September 23, 2023. We want to present artists who have not recorded or toured widely but who may be looking for ways to take that next step. Email a link for two original songs to Performers@

WEEKENDS VISIT US AT STEPHEN GREGG PARK BAYONNE

T-BARK FOODS & More

HudsonWestFest.org, together with the lyrics and your contact information (address and tel.). Songs should represent your unique style. No charge to apply. Submission deadline is July 31, 2023.

Kurt Vile, July 20, White Eagle Hall

See

White Eagle Hall 337 Newark Ave Jersey City, NJ 201-885-5166

New

Jersey Symphony Chamber Players will also perform three chamber music concerts at Hamilton Park in Jersey City. These concerts are free for the public and made possible in partnership with the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association. The series will feature a variety of repertoire, including a celebration of the best of Bollywood’s Hindi-language film genre and an exhilarating program curated by the orchestra’s Resident Artistic Catalyst, Daniel Bernard Roumain. The Hamilton Park concert dates are as follows:

7 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 - Sounds of the Summer with Nimbus Dance

7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 -

The Music of Bollywood with Kulture Kool

7 p.m. on Thursday, August 10A Summer Evening with DBR

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MAKING MUSIC

GARY PUCKETT AND THE UNION GAP COUNT BASIE CENTER RED BANK

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap may have enjoyed their heyday from 1967 to 1969, but it hasn’t kept these pop legends from continuing to tour and entertain their legion of fans.

Founded in 1967 by Puckett, the Union Gap enjoyed a string of five Top 10 hits for the next two years. Like other oldies acts, Puckett promises to keep the

nostalgia flame burning bright with the group’s shows.

“The people want to hear the music of their youth and the music that they expect from me. I play all the hits and we play a lot of the songs that were on the first three albums for the Union Gap,” he explained. “So it’s built around music that they may recognize, but not necessarily were

our hits—though I do all the hits—‘Woman, Woman,’ ‘Young Girl,’ ‘Lady Willpower,’ ‘Over You,’ ‘This Girl Is a Woman Now.’ But we also do some songs like The Bee Gees ‘To Love Somebody.’ Bob Dylan’s ‘Mighty Quinn,’ because it’s so much fun and I think it was on our second album. We do Petula Clark’s ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’—stuff like that, songs that everybody knows and loves.” Around the same time Puckett got a record deal, he came up with the idea of dressing himself and his band in Civil War-inspired outfits.

“I knew that it was a very competitive business. I knew that everybody wanted to be on that Top 40 and everybody wanted to get on the “Billboard” Hot 100

chart,” he recalled. “So I thought we might want to go for a visual image along with a record that we might be able to make. [The idea was that] maybe somebody would look at it, be curious and wonder what the record sounded like and that’s exactly what happened actually. I always thought the Civil War-era period of history for the U.S. was so interesting [and the uniforms] were spectacular to look at.”

The hits started coming, but Puckett and the Union Gap’s momentum was short circuited over creative differences with the band’s producer, Jerry Fuller. Puckett also pointed out that tastes and times were changing and his music didn’t fit the changing times.

“I made some poor

decisions at a very bad time when things were changing,” he said. “The ‘60s were becoming the ‘70s. People were changing their attitudes, their minds, their music, their drugs—they were just changing and moving on.”

If You Go: Happy Together Tour: The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap & The Vogues

Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701 For tickets:

https://www.eventticketscenter.com/happy-togethertour-the-turtles-little-anthony-gary-puckett-and-theunion-gap-the-vogues-redbank-07-27-2023/5585945/t

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