This weekend, Jersey City is packed with events to get everyone excited for the summer season. Pride Month is underway, and there will be a Pride Month Drag Brunch Extravaganza at Canopy JC. There’s also the Hamilton Park Festival, a Native Plant Sale, not one but two outdoor film showings, and much more. North River […]
Emily Scott
Emily was born and raised in New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in architecture. She has a background in design, public health, radio, and comedy.
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This Weekend
This weekend, Jersey City is packed with a wide variety of events. Not only is there the 10th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival, but also the 12th annual Jersey City Ward Tour, Access JC Fridays, and the Mizuho Americas Open golf event. Plus, there’s the Jersey City Night Market, theater, and more. Access JC Fridays […]
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This Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is here, and there’s plenty of Jersey City events all weekend long. On Sunday, Fleet Week comes to Liberty State Park, and on Saturday the Community Awareness Series presents Jazz for Malcom X at the library. Plus, there’s comedy, poetry, and more. West Bergen Branch Library presents Puzzle Mania “Come and join […]
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Students Blossom With New Music Program at Lincoln High School
Access to the arts is a requirement for high school students in New Jersey. But at Abraham Lincoln High School in Jersey City, Crissa Dragotti is the sole music instructor for about 950 students. She teaches keyboard and guitar classes, music exploration, and drum line. There are no official choir or band programs. This year, however, ArtSmart has come in […]
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This Weekend
This weekend, Jersey City has live music, the New Play Festival, and the Holi Hai Color Festival. There’s also lots of ways to give back to the community, like the SJC Trees & Trash Action Campaign, the Great Jersey City Clean Up, and more. Strangers Stopping Strangers and Hey Bulldog at White Eagle Hall This […]
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This Weekend
Celebrate mom and so much more this weekend in Jersey City. There’s the JCFamilies Mother’s Day Celebration, a Spring planting in Pershing Field Park, and a disco dance party at White Eagle Hall. Plus, there’s live music, comedy, and more. 1st Annual Opioid Awareness Day Join the city for this event that will have educational […]
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Local Artist to Scale Kilimanjaro for Parkinson’s Research
Members of the Jersey City community are doing amazing things not just at home but around the world. Take Joanne Simmons, a local resident for almost 20 years, who will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this August as part of a fundraiser for the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. She will be joining a small group of […]
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This Weekend
Ease into May this weekend with these great events happening here in Jersey City. The Jersey City Craft Beer Fest will be a Liberty State Park, the Hudson County History & Heritage Month Celebration will be at Lincoln Park and the Riverview Farmers Market is back at Riverview Fisk Park. Plus, there’s live music, health […]
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A Chance to Support Local Causes Coming During “Hudson Gives”
Hudson County nonprofits and donors alike can mark their calendars for May 11th, when #HudsonGives is back with its 24-hour Giving Day event. #HudsonGives, a program of the Hudson County Chamber Foundation, “is a 24-hour, online fundraising campaign and competition that unites the community in support of local causes.” This year marks the fifth annual […]
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This Weekend
This weekend, Jersey City is packed with events for everyone to enjoy. Mana Contemporary will be hosting their Sneaker Ball VIP Event on Friday, and then Sunday will be their Open Studios day. Plus, there’s the JCFamilies’ School, Summer Camp & Daycare Fair, the FLOURIISH art experience at 902 Brewing Co., Corgi Comedy Club, and […]