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Volume 20 No. 6

Hudson County’s Bi-Weekly-Cultural, Lifestyle and Entertainment Publication In This Issue Pg. 2

Newark Black Film Festival

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Artist Enclave

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ARTScene

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ART ON A PLATE

Art Happening in Hudson’s Braddock Park in North Bergen

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1975 Flying Saucer Incident Theme for 2nd annual Art Festival

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By Sally Deering

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2016 NEWARK BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PAUL ROBESON HONOREES

brought stories of diversity and inclusion to local residents through cinema for more than 30 years,” Bob Doherty, New Jersey president, Bank of America, says. “Because diverse perspectives help

The 2016 Newark Black

Film Festival runs June 20-August 3, and winners of the Newark Black Film Festival 2016 Paul Robeson Awards, a biennial competition that recognizes excellence in independent filmmaking, were recently

announced. The competi tion, established in 1985 in honor of the late activist, performer and athlete, is the longest running festival of its kind in the U.S. and sponsored by Bank of America.

“The Newark Museum’s Black Film Festival has

communities thrive, we applaud and support the Paul Robeson Award winners’ achievements in filmmaking and their contributions to New Jersey’s cultural vibrancy.”

The winners will be honored at a reception and award ceremony at the Museum on Wednesday,

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August 3, at 4:30 pm, followed by a screening at CityPlex 12 in Newark at 7:30 pm. The reception, ceremony and screenings are free to the public but pre-registration is required for the reception.

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ARTISTS’ ENCLAVE

Raven Gallery & Boutique’s Small Digs gives Artists Huge Opps Owners/Curators, Artists & Friends celebrate Gallery’s 2nd Anniverary

By Sally Deering

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estled among the storefronts on Newark Avenue in Jersey City, a few blocks west of the pedestrian walkway, Raven Gallery & Boutique provides a lively venuewhere artists and artisans exhibit paintings, sketches, jewelry, pottery and objects d’arte.

Since it opened two years ago, Raven Gallery and its owners/curators Javiera Rodriguez and Andrea McKenna have put out monthly calls to artists for different themed shows. June’s

Andrea McKenna and Javiera Rodriguez, owners and curators of Raven Gallery & Boutique in Jersey City

theme: UP IN ARMS, an exhibit of paintings, sketches and collages of firearms

gallery so for every show, we ask ourselves what we can do different,” Javiera Rodriguez says. “Whether we are changing our window, our displays, or our

Artist Peter Bill and his “Up in Arms” collage.

“We are always looking to expand our ideas and creativity through the

Artist Alan Walker in front of his drawing “American Girl”

approach to how we present our theme, continuous change is what encourages and inspires what we do.”

Artist Luis Alves was born in Portugal and lives in South Orange. He earned a BFA from Pratt Institute in New York City. Alves’ collage “Sneak Attack’ is part of the UP IN ARMS show; a humorous piece with an image of Lady Gaga shooting feathers from over-the-shoulder pistols. Alves describes each of his collages as “a hand-manipulated hybrid utilizing appropriated imagery from magazines to incite an equally compelling and perverse dialogue.”

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cont’d from page 3 colors and bold compositions, Alves has exhibited his works over the past ten years in group and solo shows and creates commissions for private clients.

“My foray into the Jersey City art scene has been incredible,” Alves says, “and I heard about Raven through the close art scene.

People spoke about Raven and I met Andrea and Javi at one of my LITM openings. They are fantastic.

I’m thrilled to be part of this show. I think it’s a cool, topical and timely show. The gun thing is constantly being explored in my realm, I was very thrilled they were brave and bold enough to choose

(“Sneak Attack” collage by artist Luis Alves) works that were more pro- called “American Girl”. vocative.”

“For the Raven show, I’ve done drawings on Artist Alan Walker of Jersey City has exhibited at paper -- this batch of guns Raven Gallery twice before -- which I’m really enjoying,” Walker says. “I liked and contemplated the UP IN ARMS theme before the connection between the words ‘American Girl’ and submitting his work – several sketches of a gun Cont’d on page 5

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Cont’d from page 4 the pistol. There’s a lot of things it could mean; a lot of American girls have had handguns pointed at them. Hand guns are only good for one thing: taking someone out at close range. Self-defense is a euphemism. They are meticulously designed tools for mass carnage. I’ve tried to capture their terrible beauty.”

Raven Gallery is the reflection of the people who run it, and Walker says: “Andrea and Javiera are beautiful people. I was flattered and thrilled they wanted to do the show with me, and work with me.

They’re easy to work with, and they’re working artists as well. I think they are terrific.”

Artist Alan Walker’s “American Girl”.

After two years of running their own gallery, McKenna says the two curators will be making some future changes to the space and will be expanding the gallery’s outreach.

“We’ll be redesigning the gallery,” McKenna says, “making everything we have visible to our customers without overcrowding.

We are also getting ready to sell online. We’re still in the process of setting that up and once it’s up, everyone will know. We are also

looking to do more community events, too.

We’ll be at the Braddock Park Art Festival June 12th and the 4th St. Block Party at Mary Benson Park in Jersey City in July.”

Both McKenna and Rodriguez keep busy schedules and that’s why Raven is only open on weekends. Still, the gallery has become a vital part of the Jersey City art scene and opening receptions like the one for the UP IN ARMS show are always well-attended by artists and friends.

“Meeting new artists, bouncing ideas off each other, late night gallery set ups, and just being part of something that inspires others – that’s why we do

it,” Rodriguez says.

“We like that we’re a different kind of gallery/ boutique. That we are a place that proudly shows the weird, the eccentric, and the unusual.”

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By Sally Deering take soil samples. After their 3 minute visit, the aliens took off and weeks later there was still a burntgrass circle where the saucer had landed.

Folklore like Braddock Park’s UFO sighting can sometimes lead to other unique happenings and the alleged flying saucer incident has now become the kooky theme of the 2nd annual Braddock Park Art Festival to be held Sun,

Sponsored by Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, and Division of Parks, the Braddock Park Art Festival grew out of the Guttenberg Arts Center, under the direction of Matt Barteluce, who started planning the June 12 event the day after last year’s ended.

This marks Barteluce’s second year as festival planner and it seems to be bigger and extremely interactive. The Sunday event will feature hands-on art activities, artist demonstrations and exhibitions including 12 sculptures placed throughout the park and artists creating large murals as spectators watch.

An artists’ market, festival

Braddock Park offering artists and artisans the chance to sell their unique products and art objects.

Matt Barteluce vendors, food trucks, live music will go on throughout the day. One highlight will be a community mural run over by a steamroller that will then be displayed at the end of the day.

“The Braddock Park Arts Festival has expanded a lot since last year when we had a budget of $15,000 – the county put a lot of trust in us,” Barteluce says. “After seeing how last year’s event brought a lot of excitement to the community, the County allowed us to expand. We have a budget of $53,000 for artist stipends, tents, and that steam roller. That being said, we’ve been working with the County and Millennium Strategies to find sponsorships.”

ART AT THE LAKE The Artist Market with 30-40 artists, galleries and community organizations will be to the left of the lake house at the center of

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The path along the lake is where the steamroller will be set up.

“We rented a double drum roller from a construction company,” Barteluce says. “It’s a cool way to do large-scale printing.

We’ll have a 50-foot-by-3 foot long piece of plastic that the community will paint on. Then, at 2-or-3 o’clock, we’ll finish the painting, place paper over it, and the steamroller rolls over it a couple of times.

Then we’ll have a 50 foot long community mural. It’s a unique process and fun to watch. And we’ll have last year’s Community Mural on display, too.”

In Sponsor Alley, further to the right of the Artist Market, the festival’s Silver Sponsors will set up including artists from William Paterson University who will bring a 3-D printer. They’ll scan people and then print them out. Atlantic Paper also donated thousands of dollars of paper called Evolon. It’s a fiberglass paper that doesn’t tear.

“The steamroller woodcuts and community mural are being done on the Evolon paper,” Barteluce says.

Food Truck Row will be

Food Truck Row will be located on the Riverside Drive Circle located near the west side of the park, a block or so from Bergenline Avenue. So far, truck food vendors will be Good Food, Good Mood, a BBQ ribs truck; Chillin’ Out Ice Cream, My Four Suns, Korean Fusion, Cheezen, a grilled cheese truck,, and the Empanada Guy. Performances by local Hudson County Jazz ensembles will be near the handball courts.

“This year’s art festival offers twice as many activities as last year and will feature renowned artist installations and family activities that highlight the importance of art in our community,” Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Vainieri, Jr, said in a statement. “We invite the public to join us for this unique, exciting cultural experience.”

ART FOR EVERYONE Hands-on demos will include: paper-making with Combat Paper NJ, a monoprinting, dry point etching, and a do-it-yourself silkscreen table with Push Pull Printshop, body casting, Suminagashi (floating Ink), ceramics workshop with FPOAFM Nomadic Studios, the Montclair Art Truck, MLAB and journalmaking with Endless Editions.

Artist Market exhibitors and vendors will include Cannonball Press, Raven Gallery & Boutique,

Carrier Pigeon, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, the Killer Acid illustrator who does band posters, Drive By Press, Totemic 17 and many others.

“We are pleased to support the second annual Braddock Park Arts Festival,” County Executive Tom DeGise says. “Clearly the community has embraced it and is making it a new spring tradition we can all enjoy taking in this year and in the future.”

This year’s budget includes stipends for all the artists. Twelve sculptors -- Mazorra, Roberto Visani, Michael McKoewn, Jarrod Beck, Pansum Cheng, Christina Pumo, Chad Stayrook, Lauren Goldstein, David D’Ostilio, Eudomar Lopez, Morgan Lawson and Seth Bechtold -- were commissioned at $1,000 each to create sculptures that will be placed throughout the park like the giant rocket ship created by Michael McKoewn called “Braddock 1”.

“We want it to be site specific, 12 sculptures produced just for the park,” Barteluce says. “The park is just going to be a sculpture garden. And the artists will be paid a $1,000 each.

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Graffiti Alley will feature artists Fermin Mendoza, Ray Arcadio, and Luis Zimad Lamboy created large murals as festival-goers watch.

“For us, it’s really nice getting people to know Gutenberg Arts,” Barteluce says. “We’re on a back-end street. Our main focus is to get our mission out there to

our community. We’re really just interested in making Guttenberg and North Bergen a hub for art.

There are so many artists living in this area, everybody will be an artist on June 12, from little kids to parents. It’s really a part of our main mission, to be a cultural anchor for northern Hudson County.”

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In addition to Buck, the judges were Barbara Allen, associate producer/filmmaker; Carlene Colston, non-profit administrator; Dale Colston, Esq, principal librarian, Newark Public Library; Frank Hooker,

filmmaker/film professor, Rutgers-Newark; Joyce Ann Judd, educator, visual & performing arts; Pam Morgan, founder, Women in Media; Henrietta Parker, filmmaker/producer; Cheryl LuSane, Seton Hall University; Wanda Pendelton, educator/marketer; ubConnections; Jameel B. Saxton, AV production; Richard Wesley, screenwriter/ educator; and Derrick Williams, director/producer.

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SHORT DOCUMENTARY Winner: Lee Hagan: CONNECTING GENERATIONS Filmmaker/Producer/Director: Antoinette K. EllisWilliams This documentary explores the life and legacy of Dr. Hagan at NJCU, a Newark resident, the Civil Rights movement, and African American history and culture.

Honorable Mention: HARLEM ON MY PLATE Filmmaker/Director/Producer: Rochelle Brown & Sonia Armstead The film explores the Great Migration from the South to Harlem in the early 1900s, to the renowned Harlem Renaissance of the

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LONG NARRATIVE Winner: BLUE Filmmaker/Producer: Don Wallace The gritty, urban drama of a professional boxer.

Gary “Blue” Meekins struggles against obstacles to turn his hopeless life into that of the American dream.

Honorable Mention: FOREVER YOURS Filmmaker/Director: Patrick Ulysse Producer: Patrick Ulysse and JD Rose A romantic comedy about finding true love at the wrong time as Adrienne and JC share their love and drive to protect the neighborhood youth.

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MILE SQUARE THEATRE, 1408 Clinton St, HOB. (201) 683-7014; www.milesquaretheatre.org. Wed, Jun 15-Sat, Jul 2. Shows are Wed-Sat, 8 pm; Sun at 3 pm. CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION by Annie Baker.

“Circle Mirror Transformation follows an unlikely group of strangers in a small Vermont town who take an acting class where their personal stories are revealed comically and heartbreakingly through a series of misguided acting exercises.” Directed by Chris O’Connor. Tix: $30; $18 students/seniors. June 15; preview tickets: $25/$12. . Opening night gala, Thurs, Jun 16, 7:30 pm; tix: $125.

VISUAL ARTS

MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Through July 9: THREEASFOUR, TREE OF LFE. “A new film by the fashion collective in collaboration with digital artist Alex Czetwertynski, using 3D fractal animation. “At six minutes, Tree of Life is a visual leap into the unseen dimensions and connections that bind us, our senses, and the universe. Using groundbreaking 3D fractal animation, we are taken on a journey within a multiverse of infinite spaces, concealed—

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matryoshka-like—within imagined anatomical regions of the human body. The effect is at first disorienting—yet ultimately reassuring—as we begin to grasp our own place in the cosmos progression.” threeASFOUR is a trio of transnational artists based in New York City who use fashion as their primary artistic medium.

ISSYRA GALLERY, Neuman Leather Building, 300 Observer Highway, HOB. (917) 922-690/, (201) 459 -0700; www.issyragallery. com. Now showing: AFTER CONSIDERATION by Issa Sow. “Issa Sow is the founder and curator of this unique addition to the Hoboken art scene. Issa hand picks traditional and contemporary artwork from central and western Africa creating a beautiful collection of amazing pieces with something for everyone!! He is also an artist with a unique collection of work. The gallery is a true ‘melange des cultures’ with a variety of exhibitions.”

GUTTENBERG ARTS CENTER, 6903 Jackson St, GTTNBG. (201) 868-8585; www.guttenbergarts.org.

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Sun; and by appointment.

Through June 3: LULLED LAND. Exhibition by artistin-residence TAI HWA GOH.

VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS, 180 Grand St, JC. (201) 208-8032. www. drawingrooms.org. Sat, June 25: VICTORY HALL DRAWA-THON. Featuring a full day of free art activities. 10 am-6 pm for kids and adults; 6:30-8:30, Free Cocktail Hour and Live Art Auction.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org.

Now showing: SKYSCRAPER! ACHIEVEMENT AND IMPACT. “Skyscrapers are one of the ultimate expressions of human engineering.

A little more than 100 years ago, a 10-story building was impressive. Today, some towers reach more than half a mile high. Explore the planning, design, engineering and technology of these amazing structures and their effect on human culture, the environment and even local weather patterns. You’ll leave Skyscraper! with a new appreciation and understanding of the skyline that surrounds us and the people that made it happen. Exhibition highlights include a narrow steel beam that lets visitors walk the steel 18 feet above the gallery floor.

Learn about curtain walls, the outer skin that wraps around a skyscraper’s framework.”

CLUBS CASA COLOMBO, 380 Monmouth St, JC. www. casacolombo.org. JERSEY CITY’S ITALIAN VILLAGE - OUR COMMON HOME. “A photo exhibit of an Italian section of downtown Jersey City in the 1920s. (Exhibit donated by the Embankment Preservation Coalition of Jersey City.) The Village area of Jersey City was settled by immigrants from Italy around the turn of the 19th-20th centuries. This exhibit honors its rich history.”

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WORD BOOKSTORE, 123 Newark Ave, JC. WORD BOOKSTORE, 123 Newark Ave, JC. www.wordbookstores.com. Thurs, Jun 2, 7:30 pm: Emma Straub presents MODERN LOVERS in conversation with Elisabeth Egan. “National bestselling author of The Vacationers, Emma Straub will be reading from her new novel, MODERN LOVERS. She is joined by Elisabeth Egan (A Window Opens) for a conversation on writing, interesting female characters, and balancing family with career.

Sun, Jun 12, 4 pm: “Chatting YA with Mimi Cross, author of SHINING SEA, and Lisa Williamson, author of THE ART OF BEING NORMAL. While these books couldn’t be more different—a dark fantasy meets a contemporary LGBTQ friendship story— there’s romance at the heart of each. Mimi and Lisa are both incredible writers who will discuss their writing process and why they feel the drive to write about the challenging situations that teens can face.”

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FAIRS, FESTIVALS & BIKE TOUR BAYONNE HOMETOWN FAIR 2016, from 22nd-24th Streets, Broadway, BAY. www.bayonnehometownfair. com. Sat, June 11, 11 am-7 pm; Sun, June 12, 12-6 pm.

Superheroes like Spiderman and princesses like the Little Mermaid will entertain the kids at the 2nd annual Bayonne Hometown Fair. There’ll be music, food, entertainment and rides like the 50-foot Ferris Wheel. Saturday’s entertainment schedule features the Dance with Me dance troupe, Melissa Rada’s Group, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, the Dynamics Band, Party of Five, the Blue Dawg Band, and the Al Frantic Band.

Sunday’s schedule features the BHS Steppers, Spiderman, princesses, Strange Days, Shots, and the Detonators.

HOBOKEN ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL, Washington St, HOB. www.hobokennj.org.

Sun, June 12. A Hoboken tradition that attracts thousands of people to the mile square city, the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival takes place Sun, June 12 and features music, food vendors, and artisans. This year, Skanatra will perform in honor of its 20th anniversary. Also headlining the festival, Hoboken resident Smokey Hormel, who has played guitar on many Grammy Award-winning records and brings his band to the Hoboken Arts Festival for “some lively western swing and boogie”. (Pictured: Skanatra.)

fund our year-round efforts to make cycling better, safer, more accessible and more fun in Jersey City.”

Discover the NEW

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OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

BRADDOCK PARK ARTS FESTIVAL, BRADDOCK PARK, 77-90th Streets, between Bergenline Ave. and Boulevard East, NB. Sun, Jun. 12, 10 am-6 pm. Artists, Food Trucks, art demonstrations, a community mural painted that day by festival participants, and sculptures throughout the park. This free art event is hosted by Guttenberg Arts Center and the Hudson County Executive’s Office.

(See our cover story this week for more details!)

Jersey City Ward Tour (BYOB: Bring Your Own Bike) will be held Sun, Jun 5, 11 am. (Rain date Sun, June 12.) “Ride 17 miles through Jersey City on streets closed to traffic and with a police escort. The tour will be a clockwise loop around the city, at a relaxed pace (10 mph), taking breaks, and returning around 1 p.m. to the finish. After the tour, cyclists can celebrate at the Finish Line Festival in Liberty State Park with music, and food and drink vendors. Ward Tour sign-in and bib pick-up begins at 9 am at City Hall. We recommend arriving no later than 10 am. We will all line up for the start at 10:45 and begin riding promptly at 11 am, in one large group. Helmets are required for all participants.

Registration is free, with a $5 suggested donation to

ARTScene

My name is Jose Perez, the new owner of Mediterraneo Restaurant.

NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Opens June 18: MODERN HEROICS, 75 Years of African-American Expressionism at the Newark Museum. “This exhibition presents selected works from Newark’s permanent collection of African-American art. Taking a fresh look at heroic themes in modern and contemporary art, this unique exhibition features 32 paintings and sculptural works with an emphasis on storytelling and expressive imagery. Mythical and universal subject matter, the bold use of color and dramatic scale, and the artists’ direct physical engagement with their materials are all themes explored in this exhibition. The exhibition will feature large-scale paintings by Norman Lewis, Purvis Young, Emma Amos, Bob Thompson and Mickalene Thomas among others; and sculptural works by Chakaia Booker, Thornton Dial, Kenseth Armstead and Kevin Sampson.”

SEND US YOUR ARTS LISTINGS. 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 are FREE.

With over 30 years experience working in the restaurant business, food is my passion. At Mediterraneo, my first priority is to serve my customers food of the highest quality, with exceptional service and attention to details. You will enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, more traditional that what you will find in other restaurants.

I absolutely love what I do, and look forward to serving you!

932 Broadway • Bayonne (between 44th & 45th Sts.) 201-823-2717

Since 1969

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Just a few of our Specialties of the House *Pork Chops Bitsy (Potatoes, Onions, Sweet or Hot Peppers)

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*Veal Scaloppini (Red or White) *Chicken Milanese *NY Strip Steak

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(Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Pimentos & Mushrooms ) We feature many Appetizers, Soup of the day, Pasta and Fish EntréesDelicious Blackboard Specials Sumptuous desserts, Wines, Beers & Specialty Coffee Drinks

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Stefa Charczenko: Manhattan Metrospective The Lobby Gallery at the JCC of Bayonne welcomes Manhattan based artist and photographer Stefa Charczenko in a solo exhibition of recent works Manhattan Metrospective on view now thru June 19, 2016.

The Artist shows a large collection of photography which will includes her playful, vivid New York City street scenes and window fronts along with many pieces from her eye-catching “Reflections” series.

Through her camera lens, Charczenko provides her audience with a fresh, fun perspective of Manhattan.

Not to be missed! All art is for sale and prints are

1 Central Park Stefa Charczenko available through the artist.

Visit www.stefography. fineartamerica.com.

If You Go Manhattan Metrospective Lobby Gallery at the JCC of Bayonne 1050 Broadway, Bayonne 201-436-6900 www.jccbayonne.org Open to the public -free admission.

Viewing hours: Mon-Thur 9am-10pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.

Structural Symmetry Stefa Charczenko

Raindrops Stefa Charczenko

PJ RYAN’S SQUARED OPENS AT JOURNAL SQUARE PATH PLAZA IN JERSEY CITY

Mike Ryan Co-owner of PJ Ryan’s Squared addressing the crowd

Official Ribbon Cutting for PJ Ryan’s Squared

Photos by Steve Mack PJ Ryan’s Squared Restaurant/ Bar had its official Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on May 26th.

Mike Ryan, businessman and Jersey City restauranteur, co-owner of PJ Ryan’s Squared and PJ Ryan’s in Jersey City was joind by Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and Hudson County

Executive Tom DeGise’s Chief of Staff Bill Gaughran along with other Hudson County dignitaries and many friends.

The restaurant/bar is located at 4 Path Plaza, Jersey City 201-222-1600 and will be open from 11:30 am to 2am.

Live entertainment every Thursday featuring the Eamnon Ryan Band.

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ART ON A PLATE

Pasta is Art to Elena Cartagena, Owner/Chef of Pasta Dal Cuore in JC Authentic Italian Pasta Made by Hand to Eat In and Take Home Calamaro Riieno e Gamberi – squid ink linguine, stuffed calamari, fresh tomatoes, and pinot grigio. ($15-$20) The signature dishes are the Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli with candied walnuts, lemon butter & sage, and Grana Padano, and the Squid Ink Linguini with stuffed calamari, Cartagena says.

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P

asta Dal Cuore on Jersey Avenue in Jersey City isn’t just a nice looking restaurant – open, airy and with regional Italian pasta dishes – it’s a pasta factory where you can take home that delicious handmade pasta and make your own masterpiece.

Owner & Chef Elena Cartagena with her handmade pastas

Their cuisine is faithful to what it has always been for 200 years. The dishes on my menu are like snapshots of what I learned.”

Flavors of Emilia-Romanga on crostini

With a Bachelor’s degree in film from NYU, owner and Chef Elena Cartagena decided to follow her dream and go to culinary school – in Italy. The Jersey City native attended the International Culinary Center in Manhattan’s Italian Experience Program which divides the student’s time between New York City and Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.

“In Italy, we learned foods regionally,” Cartagena says. “Chefs would fly in from different regions and would teach us the typical dishes of that region.

We tasted everything.

Fresh asparagus gratin, with Grana Padano

Cartagena’s menu features salads, appetizers, pasta dishes and other entrees. Salads and apps include Insalata Mista with radicchio, lettuce, goat cheese, olives, string beans, tomatoes, salted walnuts and a mustard dressing; Crochette di Patate – potato, lemon zest, basil & mozzarella croquettes served with spicy marinara; Gamberoni –

five pan-seared shrimp in lobster butter, shrimp broth, with garlic, lemon and fresh parsley; and Olive All’Ascolana, prosciutto & mortadella stuffed Castelvetrano olives, and bread, served with spicy marina. ($6-$12) Pasta dishes feature Short Rib Ravioli; SpinaciRicotta Ravioli al Limone; Pappardelle al Pesto; Linguine di Pomodoro al Tonno e Puttanesca – Romano linguine in a Neopolitan-style sauce of olives, capers, anchovies & fresh tomato, served with seared tuna; Tagliatelle Bolognese – classic beef, pork, veal and tomato ragu, sprinkled lightly with fennel pollen & Grana Padano; Maltagliati Pugliese – whimsically-cut thin pasta strips with Italian sweet and hot sausage, broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes and Pecorino Romano; and Linguine Neri con

Stuffed Clams

“Since there are so many Italian-American places, I wanted to do something different,” Cartagena says.

“I’m one of those people I have to do something I’m passionate about. How will I have the stamina to go through hard times if I don’t have feelings for it?”

Although it’s not soul food, Cartagena says her soul is in every dish she makes. And although she changed careers from film to food, Cartagena says everything has fallen into place with her new career and cooking is her art now.

“Cooking is a way of experiencing art,” Cartagena says. “Every dish I make has a story. I saw culinary

school like an art studio.

The same way you see art on the walls, food is like art on a plate. I respect my chefs. They are artists.”

Pasta Dal Cuore opens for dinner throughout the week except Mondays, when it’s closed, and brunch is served weekends.

It’s been more than a year since Cartagena opened Pasta Dal Cuore and it’s a tough schedule doing the pasta production at noon every day and then opening the doors as a restaurant.

Cartagena, 35, says she doesn’t mind the long hours because she is fulfilling her dream.

“I was always a dreamer,” she says. “I wouldn’t be here now if I wasn’t a dreamer.”

If you go Pasta Dal Cuore Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Pasta Factory 527 Jersey Ave, JC (201) 332-8505 www.pastadalcuorejc.com Dinner Service & Takeout Tues-Thurs, 5-10 pm Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm Sun (Brunch) 11 am-4 pm Delivery: Fastboy, (201) 659-0652

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RJO presents over 40 events June 3- 11 for the 4th Riverview Jazz Festival 2016 RiverviewJazz.Org (RJO) will present the Fourth Annual Riverview Jazz Festival from June 3 – 11, 2016.

The festival week starts with an opening party on Friday June 3 at City Life in Jersey City with over 40 events planned through the week and culminating on June 11 at Riverview Fisk Park. This year’s flagship event on Saturday June 11 at Riverview Fisk Park will feature two stages, nine bands, beer provided by BuyRite, food trucks curated by Hudson Kitchen, a vintage flea market by Pacific Flea, family events, and a cobblestone artwalk produced by Riverview Neighborhood Association with artist Jeankarlos Cruz.

And best yet - it’s free to the public!

Small sampling of acts Performances on the Ogden Ave Stage Noon : RJO All-Stars 1:30pm : Winard Harper 3:00pm : Donny McCaslin Quartet 4:30pm : Slavic Soul Party 6:30pm : Tipica 73 RNA’s Holland Street Stage 1:00pm : NJCU Jazz Quintet 2:30pm : Rebeca Vallejo 4:00pm : T.K. Blue 5:30pm : George Coleman & the Rivington Project All events are free to the public.

To see all the acts and for more information and list of sponsors visit www.riverviewobserver.net

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This Month’s Featured Listings: 2 CONDOS FOR SALE Prime Midtown Location In May, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop joined officials from the Manhattan Building Company to officially open Cast Iron Lofts II, a new 27-story residential building in the quickly growing Soho West neighborhood of Jersey City. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place in the fullydecorated lobby of the new building at 300 Coles Street.

This new property brings 232 residences to the area with extensive resort-style amenities and over 20,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Units are a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. With the tagline ‘live large’, the building boasts some of the largest new construction units in all of Jersey City. One-bedrooms start at 885 square feet with three-bedrooms homes reaching 1,885 square feet. Rents start at $2,495.

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Spacious 1 BR, 1 Bath This top floor corner unit offers a king-sized Master BR with custom feature wall & walk-in closet, modern kitchen with breakfast bar and overhead skylight, generous Living & Dining room combination.

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BAYONNE REAL ESTATE

CHRISTOPHER PIECHOCKI

New Listing –Bayonne 1 Family Beautiful well updated colonial one family with spacious layout and plenty of old world charm. Featuring ornate details, hardwood floors, fireplace mantle, an updated kitchen, partially finished basement and much more. Sliders from kitchen lead to deck with pool in yard. Close to light rail and Bayonne Bridge. Must see, Call now! $289,000 Bayonne Residential Rental

Beautiful renovated 2 bedroom condo close to 8th Street light rail station. Great open floorplan, well maintained, shows owners pride, rare find...don't miss out! $1,450 Bayonne One Family

Spectacular triplex end unit townhouse in desirable Bergen Point area close to Bus to NYC, Route 440 and light rail.

Well maintained corner property with garage parking, central air, deck off of large kitchen, hardwood floors and much more. Finished basement apartment with full bath and access to yard.

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HOMES FOR SALE New Listing Bayonne 1 Family

Circa 1880, magnificent one of a kind estate, this center hall colonial is located in the desirable East Bergen Point. A historic master piece situated on the beautiful tree lined Lord Avenue on a generously sized 56 x 140 ft lot. with large pool and 2 car garage. If you love character and plenty of land, this is your home...high ceilings, plaster moldings, ornate woodwork, 2 fireplace mantles, a butlers pantry, a gorgeous foyer, sun porch and much more. New roof, siding, garage with loft, hot water heater, fencing, bathroom and much more.

$239,900 New Listing Bayonne 2 Family

Exceptional over-sized sun drenched fully renovated colonial one family directly across the street from the Hudson Bergen Light Rail.

Featuring old world charm, a miad staircase, modern amenities and tasteful design. High ceilings, plenty of rooms, closet space, large basement for expansion and a generously sized yard!

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$349,000

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New Listing Bayonne 3 Story Historical Victorian Rare investment opportunity close to 8th Street light rail station. 3,800 sq ft Victorian operating under last remaining rooming house in Bayonne.

This 3 story historical masterpiece is situated on a double lot and retains its original stained glass windows, hardwood floors, loft ceilings, carved marble fire places and features a main staircase as well as one for servants. Large apt on main level has access to yard. Garage and basement.

Property boasts 13 rooms for rent and one large owners apartment. Big income producer, successful tax areal.

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New Listing Bayonne 2 Family Coming soon! Phenomenal and Exquisite high quality new construction 2 family with owner’s duplex and garage parking close to Light Rail, bus to NYC and shopping. Tastefully designed and well equipped with luxury baths and contemporary kitchens with granite and stainless. Featuring hardwood floors, central air, large yard and much more. Don’t miss out on this rate opportunity!

Call city tax assessors office to find out about the year tax incentive available

HOMES FOR SALE & RENT New Listing Bayonne Residential Rental

Welcome to Graceland Flats, the newest and most exciting fully renovated luxury rental development Bergen Point where old world charm meets ultra contemporary design. Featuring exposed brick, high ceilings, hardwood floors, tasteful modern kitchens and baths and much more. Storage unit available on a first come first server for an additional fee. Just steps to 8th St. Light rail Station, you must see these phenomenal flats, Don't miss out!

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Welcome to Graceland Flats, the newest and most exciting fully renovated luxury rental development Bergen Point where old world charm meets ultra contemporary design. Featuring exposed brick, high ceilings, hardwood floors, tasteful modern kitchens and baths and much more. Storage unit available on a first come first server for an additional fee. Just steps to 8th St. Light rail Station, you must see these phenomenal flats.

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Beautiful Semi attached 2 family home in excellent Bergen Point Location also close to Historic Bergen Point shopping center, 8th Street Light Rail Station, parks, restaurants and schools. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths,2 living rooms, 2 kitchen and much more.

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$490,000

Bayonne One Family

$485,000 New Listing Bayonne 1 Family Beautiful charming row house across the street from the light rail.

Spaciously deceiving layout with hardwood floors, a new kitchen and a deck in the yard. Perfect sun porch and finished basement.

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$489,000

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Bayonne Condo Beautiful renovated 2 bedroom condo close to 8th Street light rail station.

Great open floor-plan, well maintained, shows owners pride, rare find...don't miss out!

Call 1-800 Showing to set up appointments. Landlord requests credit check, copy of w2s, lease application and 1.5 months security. No pets or smoking in the apartment.

$199,900

$1,650

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New Listing Bayonne Condo

Phenomenal duplex penthouse in “The Covent”. Balcony with panoramic views of the Bayonne Bridge and NYC Skyline in distance. Beautiful over-sized sunny rooms with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and granite/stainless steel kitchen. Featuring gorgeous yard, laundry room and private storage.

Close to Light, rail don’t miss out!

$369,000

Bayonne Residential Rental

New Listing Bayonne 2 Family Coming soon! Phenomenal and Exquisite high quality new construction 2 family with owner's duplex and garage parking close to Light Rail, bus to NYC and shopping. Tastefully designed and well equipped with luxury baths and contemporary kitchens with granite and stainless.

Featuring hardwood floors, central air, balconies, large yard and much more. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!

Call city tax assessors office to find out about the year tax incentive available. Hurry! Won't last! $575,000

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Live in Bayonne In One of these Unique and Elegant Properties NEW LISTING!

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Spectacular & Charming One Family Colonial

Rare Investment Opportunity 3 Story Historical Home Rare investment opportunity close to 8th Street light rail station.

Spectacular and charming fully renovated colonial located on

3,800 sq ft Victorian operating under last remaining rooming house in Bayonne. This 3 story historical masterpiece is situated on a double lot and retains its original stained glass windows, hardwood floors, loft ceilings, carved marble fire places and features a main staircase as well as one for servants. Large apt on main level has access to yard. Garage and basement. Property boasts 13 rooms for rent and one large owners apartment. Big income producer, successful tax areal. Sold as-is...

the desirable tree lined Willow Street just a short distance to light rail and very close to Rt 440 shopping and Cruise-port.

Featuring stunning new baths and ultra modern kitchen complimented with plenty of old world charm. Four expansive levels of living space and a master suite complete with master bath, convenient kitchenette and walk in closet.

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$490,000

$479,000

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Spectacular Solid Brick Oversized Ranch

Exquisite & Sophisticated One Family Colonial Landmark Home

Spectacular solid brick oversized ranch with fully finished renovated garden level. Featuring 2 expansive floors with over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space and a large attic with endless possibilities.

This prestigious designer decorated home is situated in the prime park location on a unique exclusive dead end bay front street. Ideal layout for mother daughter with 2 separate living areas.

Call now, must see! you don't want to miss out on this exceptional property!

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xquisite and sophisticated solid brick center hall colonial landmark home with commercial office attached, live and work at home. Situated on an over-sized lot in prime midtown Doctors Row location.

Featuring elegant and tasteful turn of the century woodwork and details, large chefs kitchen with veranda and sun room, a finished basement with wet bar, garage parking and much more. This high quality prestigious estate is for the discerning buyer and won't last!

Just a few blocks from the light rail and Bus to NYC. Don't miss out!

$595,000

$829,000

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Home has many large windows to allow light within. Oversized rooms with ample large closets throughout. First floor consists of eat- in -kitchen, dining room and large living room, one half bath and convenient laundry room, plus den/ family room. 2nd floor has 3 large bedrooms with master suite and full bath. 2 closets plus another full bath special features.

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Asking just $309,000

GREAT LOCATION! Semi-attached, Victorian style Row House offers generous room sizes, extra deep lot and yard. House needs updating, but is priced accordingly.

Legal 2 family, but could be easily restored to large single family home.

2 car parking.

Asking just $249,900

PRICE REDUCED! 1 BR CONDO PET FRIENDLY! COUNTY PARK AREA - BAYONNE

This 1BR upper floor unit features an updated kitchen and bath, hardwood flooring, and washer/dryer facilities in the building. Prime midtown location close to Hudson County Park!

Now Asking just $117,000

Let one of our trained agents help you understand the process, give you a professional opinion of the current value of your property, and offer you advice as to how you can maximize the value and appeal of your home in today’s market!

NEW LISTING! EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY UPTOWN BAYONNE

Huge Warehouse (over 18K Sq. Ft.) with extralarge parking area combines for 275’ frontage just off Kennedy Blvd; possible high density residential development site (with municipal approvals)

Don’t miss this!!

PRICE REDUCED! AFFORDABLE MIXED USE BROADWAY BAYONNE

This well maintained property features a street level storefront (formerly a Barber Shop) with beautifully preserved original tin ceiling.

Second floor is a 2 BR rental unit; separate gas heating units.

Asking just $245,000

NEW LISTING! LARGE 5 BR 1 FAMILY BERGEN POINT BAYONNE

This roomy and charming home is sun-drenched and well maintained! Close to schools, transportation, and shopping, you’ll find this home offers an updated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 2 full baths, and an unfinished basement.

Asking just $249,000

AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES!

We have listings for 1 and 2 Bedroom Mobile Homes at the Bayonne Grand – Sunset Bay Mobile Home Park. Call our office for more information about how you can explore this possibility!

Prices start at just $15,000

NEW LISTING! TOWNHOUSE with parking BERGEN PONTBAYONNE

This well maintained end unit features a modern eatin kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, garage plus driveway, and is located in charming Bergen Point section of town.

Asking just $284,900 YES! OF COURSE WE DO RENTALS!

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