Ever since Jennifer Morrill, the Mayor’s press secretary (and now new friend) added me to the press list, I feel like I hold a key to all the new things going on in Jersey City and that it is now part of my duty to relay the fun happenings that are going on in our fine city.

The first was about the opening of Swimming Pools & Sprinklers which was shared over 33 times… and today is about an amazing partnership. The City of Jersey City, partners with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, to host a series of free community concerts through a partnership with the PSEG Foundation.

The first New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performance took place today in City Hall Council chambers and Mayor Steven Fulop narrated a woodwind quintet in a special arrangement of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf”. Is there something this guy doesn’t do?!?

“‘Peter and the Wolf’ is a timeless masterpiece that will introduce people of all ages to the world of classical music,” said Mayor Fulop. “I am honored to perform with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and look forward to creating even more opportunities for Jersey City residents to enjoy this incredible composition right here in our community.”

The whole performance was absolutely lovely, so many little ones came with their parents to hear the story of “Peter and the Wolf” and listen to beautiful classical music. I was sad I didn’t bring mini-chicpea with me!

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will also present a Brass Quintet Performance at Hamilton Park on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m.

All performances are free and open to the public. No prior registration is required. For more information on the free concert series, please visit http://www.njsymphony.org/concerts-events/promotions/free-chamber-concerts-in-jersey-city-and-plainfield