An Enchanting Outdoor Cinema Experience July & August

from River View Observer July15-July 31,2023

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

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.

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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.

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

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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