For National Breast Cancer Month Jersey City has been vibrant with pink ribbons, fundraisers, and making strides for miles from thousands in running sneakers and shoes. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Giselle “Gigi” Martinez, a survivor of breast cancer and an overall energetic soul. We met at Brownstone Diner for dinner and […]
Celebrate this Halloween with the HDSID!
This is a message for all you ghouls and gals! Halloween might be all about trick or treating, but do you have the rest of your plans in order? Get your costumes and party it on down to Newark Avenue with the HDSID this Halloween. I can’t believe a full year has gone by!! I […]
The Jersey City Wave by Shepard Fairey
Thursday marked the completion of the Jersey City Wave by world-renowned artist Shepard Fairey. The Jersey City Wave is amongst many of the larger murals throughout Jersey City and Fairey, David Barry, and Mayor Steven Fulop gathered at the Grove Street Plaza to express their admiration of the city and the artist. Mayor Fulop explained […]
Top 6 Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
The leaves are changing and the weather is completely confused, but that doesn’t mean that you should be too! This weekend is overflowing with super events that scream fall. From Friday to Sunday there are forty events that we’ve managed to carve down to our top ten choices. Not interested in what we’ve picked out? […]
Rasoi
The initial plan was for Brian (The liaison to the merchants from the Mayors Office to India Sq) and I to eat at 3 different Indian restaurants in one day… after Saphtagiri we realized that wouldn’t be possible. We met up the following week for lunch at Rasoi, which is always on everyones list as […]
Swati Rastogi
Swati is an incredibly talented artist, who does henna amongst many other things and I met her at a local event a few months ago. As part of exploring the Navatri festivities, and the Indian culture in Jersey City….I reached out to her and asked her if she would do a henna tattoo for me. […]
Deen Boutique
The more time I spend in India Square the more I fall in love with it. India Square is probably less than a mile long, but there is so much culture and things to do you can pretty much get lost there for a day. As part of the Navatri festival happening this month, I sought […]
Sapthagiri
A few weeks ago I set out to explore India Square in all its culture and beauty in celebration with the Navratri Festival happening this month. I didn’t really know where to start so I reached out to my new buddy Brian Platt who is the Office of Innovation Director in City Hall and also […]
Art House Productions: YOUR MOVE and “Is That Danny DeVito?”
When you dig into Jersey City’s art community you can really find some astounding works of art in all forms. Art House Productions (AHP) monthly hosts an amazing number of little gems that last for a short time. The first of this week’s great performances is The Box Colony Theatre’s first collaboration with Art House […]
Navatri Festival in Jersey City
The next two weekends, India Square which is located in the Journal Square area will be a party zone for the Navatri Festival. To celebrate this joyous occasion, we are dedicating the next two weeks to Indian culture; food, fashion and art. “Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ […]
The Jersey City International Television and Film Festival 2015
YEAS. I’ve been waiting to write this post ever since I covered the JCITFF Blockbuster red carpet and party a few months ago. It was a night to remember! Save the date for the return of the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF) featuring events and independent films throughout the city from October 16th to […]
HayOner
I first met Haytham about a year ago when I walked into Sneaker Room and interviewed him and artist Jeff Rose about the shop. I didn’t want to leave! Between the energy of both of them and the vibe of the store I felt like I was in a reality T.V episode. Sneaker Room is […]
NVRLand Productions
I interviewed Mackienzie King a few months ago about her life and clothing brand “Commonless Apparel”, and we clicked right away. Mackenzie wears many hats both literally and figuratively… not only does she own a clothing brand, she also owns a production company called NVRLand productions. Upon seeing some a few of the videos she […]
Little Movers Physical Therapy
Without being too descriptive, giving birth to “Mini-Chicpea” was both the most amazing experience in my life – and most painful. I suffered from a lot of physical issues that many women do after giving birth. I went to my OB-GYN for help, but there was nothing she could really do; she just told me to […]
SOL Studios at Mana Contemporary for JCAST
The very first time I stepped foot into Mana Contemporary was in August of 2014. I had seen it in fleeting as I would be on my way around the city to do various things that year and I didn’t know much about it. Having been slightly disconnected from that art world since the start […]
Your Guide to the Jersey City Arts & Studio Tour
The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour is the biggest weekend in art, featuring over 800 artist at locations all over JC. Last year I got a whole street team to help me cover as many events as possible! This year some of the chicpeaJC contributor have volunteered to do the same! Check out a […]
Jersey City Office of Emergency – Hurricane Joaquin Storm Prep
Jersey City Prepares for Potential Impact of Hurricane Joaquin and Severe Weather as Office of Emergency Management and City Departments Closely Monitor Storm’s Progress Residents Encouraged to Enroll in City Emergency Alert System and Social Media Channels JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in coordination […]
HOPE “Business in A Box”
On Thursday evening seven high school students were present in the City Hall Council Caucus room presenting their business plans to a set of Jersey City business owners and city council members who judged their plans. HOPE “Business in A Box” is a Project of the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor Steven M. […]
American Dreamers
On Friday night I ventured to Merseles Studio to become fully engulfed in the world premiere of Lia Romeo’s American Dreamers. The play was based on three millennials and their transition into being adults in an adult world with adult things. Actors—Madalyn Pedone, Daniel Rutz, Tina Wong-Lu, Annabel Barret, and Alan Niebuhr really made the […]
Transmission Nightclub: Sonia Santore Fashion Show
Saturday night’s premiere opening of the Club Room at Transmission Nightclub’s was the place to be. The bar / lounge had the perfect mixture of vibes within its 5000 square foot space. Transmission Nightclub, located downtown Jersey City in the city’s art district on Bay Street is an artist work within itself. The cobblestone road […]
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