All Points West Confiscates Celebrity Snack

Susan Sarandon had trail mix confiscated by security guards at the All Points West concert, even though she is a celebrity, and she was waiting in the special celebrity line, reports the post. Does being famous mean nothing anymore? Is trail mix so dangerous that concert goers should have it confiscated?

All Eyes on Park Concert

The attention this weekend was on the All Points West Concert, a three day even held in Liberty State Park. Locals in the know found out the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway remained open during the concert providing free access to the best shows. The Times provides a write up, while Gothamist provides excellent photos. Time Out New York went day by day. Most of the other coverage, of which there was plenty, focused on Radiohead, the headline band on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday is Nature Day

The Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance points out that Saturday is Nature Day at the reservoir with events beginning at 10 am.

Liberty State Park Fireworks Kick-off at 9:15, Festival 2pm

Jersey City's Independence Day celebration starts today at 2pm in Liberty State Park with concert performances leading up to the fireworks show. The fireworks will start at approximately 9:15. Liberty State Park is easily accessible by the Hudson Light Rail line, Liberty State Park Station.

Rain Truncates Festival

JC Register reports that the Philippine-American Friendship Day was cut short by weather. Several people were injured when high winds toppled tents. Several impressive photos of the event show the heavy downpour.

Museum Hosting Two, One Act Plays

The Jersey City Museum is hosting two one act plays on July 12, presented by the Philippine-American Friendship Committee. How To Cook Adobo and Ang Nobya Kong Arabyana, translated as "My Arabian Sweetheart", are both written by Filipino-American playwrights. More information is available from the Jersey City Museum website.

Summer Festivals in Jersey City

JC Register has collated a list of summer festivals in Jersey City. The list runs through September and includes celebrations of many nationalities.

Red Arrows Rip Up Sky

A loud rumble shook houses across Jersey City last night around 7pm leading many long time residents fearing another terror attack on the city while simply baffling more recent transplants. But the jets last night were part of a planned air show at Liberty State Park, the Red Arrows. The Red Arrows are the British equivalent of the Blue Angels, top tier fighter pilots who perform stunts and formation flight.

JC Register has posted a few stunning photos of the flight group as well as a video of the jets tearing across the Jersey City skyline.

Pride Regatta at Newport Landing Marina

The Knickerbocker Sailing Association is hosting the Sixth Annual Stonewall Sails Regatta at Newport Landing Marina on June 27th as part of their Pride Week activities.

Grove Street Concert Series Nearly Finished

Groove on Grove, a summer concert series hosted in the downtown on Wednesday nights is almost finished. The Bryan Beninghove Trio and Any Day Parade have performed on the past two Wednesdays, with WJ and The Sweet Sacrifice playing at tomorrow's final concert. Jersey City Uncovered writes about the first two concerts

Macy's to Snub Jersey City Again

Macy's will not display fireworks in the Hudson River for a second year in a row shafting Jersey City residents once more. The official fireworks site lists four barges, three in the east river and a fourth below South Street in Lower Manhattan. No barge will be in the Hudson River serving New Jersey.

Last year, Macy's snubbed Jersey City residents by canceling a planned fireworks barge in the Hudson River. The City of Jersey City had been looking to contribute to that display in the hopes of making it larger. Macy's didn't like the idea and canceled their barge. Initially Jersey City planned to go ahead and shoot off fireworks from a barge paid for by the city, but then Macy's somehow cajoled the New York Fire Department to cancel Jersey City's display. The Hudson River is governed by a century old treaty that makes all but the shoreline the domain of the NYPD, even though the state border is somewhere under water.

Jersey City newcomers may not recall the Macy's displays of the passed visible from Liberty State Park or the Paulus Hook waterfront, but for many Jersey City residents, Hudson River fireworks were far more convenient than heading off to Brooklyn. Last year Jersey City shot fireworks off from the grounds of Liberty State Park, hence circumventing the NYPD's ban and Macy's snub.

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Rapper Censored By City

JC Register notes that rapper Jim Jones was set to appear in Jersey City for national HIV Testing Day to promote blood tests for the disease. The city rescinded the invitation after learning Jones was a rapper. Note to city: read musicians lyrics before sending invitation.

Indoor Soccer League to Benefit Healy Charity

Jersey City will host an indoor soccer tournament on Thursday night, with proceeds benefiting the Jerramiah T. Healy Charitable Foundation, reports Our Sports Central.

Films in the Park

The summer season of films in Van Vorst Park kicks off on Wednesday, June 11th with Juno.

Films in Van Vorst Park

Jersey City Uncovered Goes Sailing, Eats Polish Food

Online magazine Jersey City Uncovered goes to sailing school at the Liberty Marina while enjoying some Polish Food at a downtown restaurant.

Charity Patio Party

JC Register notes that World of Style Vintage Clothing will be hosting a patio party and charity auction tonight between 7pm and 9pm. The patio party is being thrown in conjunction with the Jersey City Lesbian-Gay Outreach. The charity auction supports the Joan Moore Children's Art Fund. World of Style is located at 18 Erie Street.

World of Style

Dance, Dance Jersey City

Jersey City dance troupe Nimbus Dance Works gets a shout out from the Journal.

JC Fridays Benefits from Good Weather

Participants of last night's JC Fridays enjoyed a beautiful summer evening in the downtown. JC Register posts a few photos.

Grove Street Newest Concert Venue

The Downtown Special Improvement District is hosting "Groove on Grove," a concert series on Wednesdays in June. The weekly live music series will be between 6 and 8pm.

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Arts Festival Sunday

An arts festival will be held on Sunday afternoon in Liberty State Park at the old railroad terminal notes the Jersey Journal. This is the 34th year of the festival to be held between 1pm and 7pm.

Powerhouse District Gets First Play Performance

Hudson Now reports tonight is the opening of Suburbia, a play by Eric Bogosian. The performance at 150 Bay Street is the first time the Powerhouse District serves as a venue for a theater performance. Tickets are $12; shows Thursday through Sundays until June 15.

PAD Hosting Street Fair

The Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association is hosting a community street fair on June 28 featuring vendors with arts related wares.

Library to Host Book Frestival

The Jersey City Library blogs mentions a plan to host the first annual book festival this September 13. The event will be in the Main Library on Jersey Avenue between 10 and 4. Book lovers rejoice, the somewhat more famous, and significantly larger Brooklyn Book Festival is on September 14, so you won't have to choose between the two. For more about the event, check out the Jersey City Library book festival page.

Jersey City Band Gains Notoriety

The Black Hollies are headlining the Hamilton Park festival in a few weeks. The local Jersey City band meanwhile has recently been noticed in St. Louis and Chicago. The Hamilton Park festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, with a rain date of June 15.

Block Parties Start Tonight

Jersey City's block party season begins tonight in Columbia Park, notes Hudson Now. Each Jersey City ward will host a block party over the next month.

New Online Magazine Launched

Jersey City Uncovered, an online magazine, was launched this weekend. The venture intends to publish on a weekly schedule, with articles in this week's issue focusing on Van Vorst Park volunteerism, parking boots, and more.

Bridge and Pummel Opening Day

Jersey City Bridge and Pummel, the Jersey City roller Derby team face the Northern Nightmares tonight; last year the Nightmares trounced the Jersey City team, notes the Derby News Network. Tonight is the season opener at Newark’s Branch Brook Park Skating Center.

Bridge and Pummel

Author to Visit Downtown Bookstore

Joe Kolman, author of Naked Option, visits Jersey Avenue shop Imagine Atrium notes NEW blog. Kolman will appear tonight at 7pm.

Bands Announced For Hamilton Park Music Festival

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association has announced the bands for the June 14 music festival. The lineup includes The Black Hollies, All You Horseriders, The Lonesome Prairie Dogs, The Bryan Beninghove Collective, and The Nobuki Takamen Trio.

Open Mic Tonight

Blogger Melissa Surach posts about the Babyhole Open Mic tonight, celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women Workers Day at the Toy Eaters Studio, a downtown gallery space at 143 Columbus Drive.

Sprawl at Jersey City Museum

Art Daily.com mentions new exhibits opening at the Jersey City Museum on March 20th, including SPRAWL, an exhibit dedicated to the issues and problems of suburban sprawl in the Garden State.

Central Avenue to Host Everything Festival

Jersey City and the Central Avenue Special Improvement District will host the Everything Jersey City Festival on Sunday, May 17. The street fair will include two music stages and the usual street fair booths. Organizers hope 5,000 to 10,000 people will attend.

All Points West Brings Major Bands to Liberty State Park

Radiohead and Jack Johnson will be headlining the All Points West concert in Liberty State Park this August. Day and three day passes are currently on sale. According to the concert website, presale tickets sold out in 4 hours-- nothing like a little marketing hype to help move tickets, but Radiohead fans should remember the last time the band played in Liberty State Park, the concert sold out.