River View Observer December 1-December 15, 2018

December 1-December 15, 2018

Volume 22 No. 12

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Hoboken’s MST takes Hit Show Off-Broadway The Net Will Appear, Dec. 5-30, 59E59 Theater, NYC

By Sally Deering All the action in Erin Mallon’s play, The Net Will Appear takes place on the rooftops of the homes of a lonely kid and her even lonelier neighbor. The two-person play features veteran actor Richard Masur as curmudgeon Bernard, and Dasha Dakkuri and Eve Johnson, who share the role of Rory, the spunky – and very wise – youngster who helps Bernard beat the glooms.

The play which premiered at Mile Square Theatre (MST) in Hoboken in 2017 opens Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 30 at 59 E 59 Theater in Manhattan.

Tickets are on now on sale.

The Net Will Appear centers around the unlikely friendship between Rory, a rambunctious 9-year-old, girl, and her 70-something neighbor, Bernard, who prefers quiet time on his roof until Rory comes along and breaks through his solitude.

She eventually earns his friendship, and the two help each other survive some life challenges in order to move on.

The play is touching and funny and seems to strike a deep chord with its audiences.

MST Artistic Director Chris O’Connor says The Net Will Appear was a huge success when it premiered in Hoboken last August.

Dasha Dakkuri and Richard Masur in rehearsal for the Off-Broadway premiere of The Net Will Appear.

“Our production of The Net Will Appear was by far our most successful show ever,” O’Connor says. “People came back to see this wonderful play twoand-three times. We are thrilled to move the show to an OffBroadway venue and to bring it to a New York audience. The play depicts a unique friendship; two characters, wildly different, who find each other from atop their suburban rooftops and forge a beautiful friendship.

We are also thrilled that Richard Masur is returning to play the role of Bernard opposite two talented young actresses; Dasha Dakkuri and Eve Johnson. Audiences are in for a real treat.”

Masur (Bernard) has a career that spans 45 years with hit TV shows like The Hot L Baltimore, One Day at a Time and Rhoda, and more recently, Transparent, Girls, Younger, the Good Wife, Orange is the New Black and Chicago

Director Mark Cirnigliaro and actors Dasha Dakkuri and Eve Johnson take a break from rehearsals of The Net Will Appear opening Dec 5 at 59E59 in Manhattan

describes the play as having “a lot of heart” and believes there are several reasons why the play resonates with audiences.

“Everyone remembers what it’s like to be a child in a world of Richard Masur adults and adults were as Bernard Justice. once children, so everyone is able to identify with both characters.,” Cirnigliaro says. “I also think in society right now, we’re desperate to connect with each other.

Here are two people Dasha Dakkuri plays with different points of Rory in Eve Johnson plays Rory view trying to connect The Net Will Appear in The Net Will Appear with each other despite Dakkuri has been themselves, and when “They’re both doperforming since she they ultimately do coning amazing work,” was 4, playing roles in nect with each other, Cirnigliaro says. musicals like Annie, we feel the heart in that.

The play’s creative Cinderella and Mary Finally, a lot of art right team also includes Poppins. Eve Johnson, now is driven by tragresident MST designa 5th grader, who also edy and our world right plays Rory has appeared ers Matthew Fick (sets), Peter Fogel (costumes), now is driven by tragein the musicals Annie, dy and this play doesn’t Justin Partier and Jenn and Gypsy. do that. The theater can Burkhardt (lighting), Mark Cirnigliaro, and with original sound be a place of escape and who directed The Net design by Sean Hagerty. this play allows that.”

Will Appear when it If you go The Net Will Appear played MST returns to Wed, Dec. 5 – Sun, Dec. 30 direct the Off-Broadway is MSTs first attempt at 59E59 Theater moving a play it proproduction.

59 East 59th St, NYC duced in Hoboken to a “The show was a For tix: 59E59.org For huge success, at MST,” New York venue, info: milesquaretheatre.org Cirnigliaro says. He Cirnigliaro says.

“The moment we knew it was such a huge success, it was a coordinated effort to get it Off Broadway.”

Cirnigliaro directed kids at Porchlight Productions and says both Dasha and Eve are professional young actors; each bringing her own special interpretation to the role of Rory.

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A NIMBUS CHRISTMAS Tchaikovsky’s Classic Ballet with a JC Twist, Dec 11-22 New for 2018: Interactive Pre-Show Kids’ Carnival Animated Video Set Design

Now in its 9th year,

Nimbus Dance Works’ Jersey City Nutcracker with its own take on the Tchaikovsky ballet classic returns once again with special cameo performances by local celebrities and some terrific dancing by professionals and students.

The ballet opens Tues, Dec. 11 and runs through Sat, Dec. 22 at Nimbus Dance Works’ Newark Avenue theater space in downtown Jersey City. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott, the adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s renowned ballet is performed by a cast of professional dancers from Nimbus who portray the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, the Arabian Princess, Drosselmeyer, and more, joined by student dancers and community residents.

Lead sponsor Goldman Sachs supports Nimbus Dance Works’ Jersey City Nutcracker with the costs of dance artists, lighting and production, costumes/sets, administration, and marketing.

Additionally, half of Goldman Sachs’ sponsorship helps pay for students to participate in the production.

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Lead youth performers include Lucy Reider and Krystal Andrade (High Tech High School), Janelle Acosta (High Tech High School), Adele Maudlin (St. Dominic’s Academy), Stephanie Santiago (County Prep High School), and Isabella Levin (McNair High School). Additionally, local celebrities make hilarious guest cameo appearances.

Nutcracker has brought Jersey City youth, families, and residents together around the holidays to celebrate our community,” Anthony Cammarata, Jr. of Goldman Sachs says. “Goldman Sachs is proud to sponsor this wonderful production and applauds the youth performers and Nimbus dancers and staff for their continued contribution to Jersey City.”

Set to Tchaikovsky’s luscious score, Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two kids’ adventures in the big city that take them through fantasy, adversity, and celebration with lessons about friendship and community along

If you go Tues, Dec. 11Sat, Dec. 22 Nimbus Dance Works’ Theatre 165 Newark Ave, JC (enter on Barrow St.) (201) 377-0718 Nimbusdanceworks.org Tix $20-$35 Performances: Fri, Dec 14, 7 pm; Sat, Dec. 15, 1 & 5 pm; Sun, Dec. 16, 1 & 5 pm; Fri, Dec. 21, 7 pm, Sat Dec. 22, 1 & 5 pm.

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Jersey City Native Ron Semple Releases New Book

Ron Semple’s new novel, “Her Morning Shadow”, was published on Friday, November 30, simultaneously in the United States and in the United Kingdom

by Top Hat Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing.

Semple is a fifth generation Jersey City native. A longtime newspaperman, he rose from cub reporter to publisher at a half-dozen daily newspapers including the old Hudson Dispatch and the Jersey Journal. He now lives in Advance, NC. “Her Morning Shadow” is a stand-alone historical novel but loyal readers will enjoy following the further adventures of some the memorable characters they met in “Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson.”

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Mayor Jimmy Davis Invites You to Celebrate the Season!

Mark your calendars for these festive events Monday, December 3 Fitzpatrick Park Tree Lighting Ave. C (bet 26th & 27th St.) 4:30 pm Songs by the Division of Recreation Young Children’s Program Don’t Forget Your Camera for a Photo with Santa

Thursday, December 6 Uptown Merchants Tree Lighting Shop Local Dr. David Morris Park Broadway at 47th Street Hosted by Councilman Gary LaPelusa Featuring the Bayonne High School Jazz Ensemble And the Horace Mann School Choir Festivities begin at 6:30pm to 7:30 pm

Menorah Lighting

Wednesday, December 5 at 4:30pm -508 Broadway Hosted by BCB Bank Ceremony by Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen and The Lauren Wendroff Early Children’s Academy Sponsored by BCB Bank, The Bayonne Jewish Community Center, The City of Bayonne and The Bayonne UEZ/SID Saturday, December 8 Shop Historic Bergen Point & stay for the Bergen Point Tree Lighting Ceremony Christmas Village Holiday Activities and Specials from 9am-7pm Bring your camera , Santa will be there Trinity Parish-141 Broadway 6pm

Saturday, December 8 Shop in Bayonne UEZ-SID Enjoy the Holiday Sounds Carolers on Broadway 2pm-4pm Shop between 17th to 30th Street on Broadway to be entered in drawing.

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ARTScene December 2018 Cultural Happenings In & Around Hudson HOLIDAY MARKETS

GROVE PATH PLAZA, Grove St, JC. Mon & Thurs, Dec. 10 & 13, 4-8 pm; Mon-Fri, Dec. 17-21, 4-8 pm; and Sat, Dec. 22, 12 noon-5 pm: HOLIDAY MARKET. The JC Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) hosts a variety of holiday markets in December, rotating its 10-20 vendors throughout each event. Items for sale will include art, jewelry, home décor, clothing and more at “budget-friendly prices” while supporting local businesses.

HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCCC), Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St., 1st Fl, JC. Sun, Dec. 9, 1-4 pm: HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE AT HCCC. Sponsored by HCCC and the Dept. of Continuing Ed. “Great gift buys and family fun, including a magician, face painting, balloon animals, kids’ crafts, Selfies with Santa and more!

Parents, shop while your kids enjoy the festivities! 1-4 pm: Shop Local Small Businesses and Selfies with Santa. 1-2 pm: Family Ornament-

Making Workshop; 2-3 pm: Holiday Magic Show and Balloon Animals. 3-4 pm: Face Painting for the Kids.” Admission is free.

NONLINEAR KNITTING STUDIO, 195 New York Ave, 3 Fl, JC. (201) 5005417. Sun, Dec. 16, 12-4 pm: GROWING IN JERSEY CITY HOLIDAY MARKET. “Join ‘Growing in Jersey City; for our 2nd Holiday Market. We will be taking over the amazing Nonlinear Knitting Studio.

There will be art, food, gifts, jewelry clothing and more. Vendors include Little Batch Candle Co, Clear suds, Loyo Wellness

by Jessica Kishpaugh, artist Samantha Benvi Bymmas, Lea guy The Modern Sage, Soufflé of Shea, artist Terry Lively, Jessie’s Closet and Lo and Rae Swimwear.”

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Manhattan and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in this electrifying production from New York City.”

Cocktail Hour: The Show “reinvents the glamour and excitement of class entertainment with a 21st century flair capturing the timeless American spirit in a series of dazzling vignettes.” Tix: $20-$35.

THEATER

ART HOUSE PRODUCTION, 262 17TH St, JC. www. arthouseproductions. org. Dec. 6-16, ThursSat, 8 pm; Sun @ 3 pm: NOT MEDEA. Written

by Allison Gregory and Directed by Adin Walker.

“An exhausted working mother escapes to the sanctuary of the theatre and encounters a play she desperately doesn’t want to watch. Allison Gregory’s Not Medea is a refreshing take on an old story and gives its audience a much-needed perspective on the trials and tribulations of motherhood in the 21st century.

A synthesis of myth/magic/ real world, Not Medea is a fierce slap-down about love, lust, motherhood, and forgiveness.”

JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, JC. www. jctcenter.org. (201) 7955386. Sun, Dec. 16, 6 pm: JCTC Dance: COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW, by Ballets with a Twist featuring the MILE SQUARE B-Twist Orchestra. “See THEATRE, 1400 the Mai Tai, Martini,

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Clinton St, HOB. www. milesquaretheatre.org.

(201) 683-7014. Tix: $30-$40; $18 students/ seniors. Through Dec 23: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, a live radio play

by Joe Landry. “Mile Square Theatre becomes a recording studio in the golden age of radio, and MST theater-goers become the studio audience as WMST “goes on air” to broadcast Frank Capra’s popular holiday story.”

(Pictured: John P. Keller as George Bailey.)

AT THE GALLERIES

VILLAGE WEST GALLERY, 331 Newark Ave, JC. villagewestgallery.com. Through Dec. 9: ANCIEN RÉGIME: THE PRE-REVOLUTIONARY WORLD. The show “explores society before a revolution, the forces that swell before bursting.

The original term ancient régime refers to France prior to 1789, but our own world feels ripe for revolution, and the artist’s place is at the forefront, working to change the world.” (Pictured: Bread & Circuses butterfly by Robinson Holloway.)

107 BOWERS GALLERY & ARTSPACE, 107 Bowers St, JC. (201) 280-4821.

www.107bowersgallery. com. Opens Sat, Dec. 1. Runs Dec. 7-21, Fridays from 6-8 pm: ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART MARKET 2018.

All artwork under $250.

Featuring work by Alejandro Dron, Andrea McKenna, Anthony Sienkiewicz, Andy O’Berne, Ashley Lucas, Beatrice Mady, Bryant Small, Caridad Kennedy, Charley & Hudson, Cheryl Gross, Cheryl Sylivant, Chris Ernst, Christopher Dunn, Doug Madill, Elise Sienkiewicz, Erin DeLaney, Jerry Khan, Jim Fallon, Joel Lisco, Johnnie Grinder, Krishna Chavda, Luis Alves Collage, Mark Finne, Philip Robinson, Richard La Rovere, Ricardo Roig, Sergio Russell, Theda Sandiford, and Steven Singer.

(Pictured: JC by Ricardo Roig.)

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(Pictured: Finish Line by Caridad Kennedy.)

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“I loved the Art Institute,” Kisa says.

“I was very introverted, and art was the way I would express myself.

I found people there metal and a plastic bird Kisa found at a yard sale. who were similar to me.

“A lot of times I don’t Atlanta is a small enough know what I will use the city. I grew with it. I endstuff for,” Kisa says. “The ed up staying there.” figure in The Soul of Kisa started out as a This Time represents an painter and did that for oracle that is processing over a decade – abstracts, all the energy happening landscapes, figurative around the world, and it pieces. ‘radiates’. The bird is ‘the “My paintings were Artist Grace Kisa familiar’. I was inspired mixed-media,” Kisa Originally from Kenya, by the book, The Temple says. “I liked adding colNairobi, Kisa grew up of My Familiar by Alice lage and texture. When there and then her family Walker.” moved to Ethiopia, where I moved into sculpture In the piece The Social she attended school. When it was natural for me to Network, Kisa modeled combine mediums.” her father was recruited clay heads in a circle on The Bridge Art Gallery to work in Washington a metal and wood frame presents curated art exD.C., the family moved with cable ties to replicate hibitions of local and to the states. Kisa holds rays. international visual artists. an Associate’s Degree in “I like repurposing obKisa’s show, Collective Art from the Art Institute jects and adding materials of Atlanta and she resides Spirit, emerges from her for other than what they long-time friendship with there with her husband, are intended for,” Kisa Christopher and Cheryl artist Maurice Evans. says. “The idea around Mack, owners of the galThe Social Network is lery who are also artists. how we socialize in me“I’ve known Cheryl dia. We meet people for more than 15 years,” Kisa the first time, and because says. “I do this full-time. of social media, we think I show predominately on The Social Network we know them.”

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