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Volume 19 No. 12

Hudson County’s Bi-Weekly-Cultural, Lifestyle and Entertainment Publication In This Issue Pg. 2

DAVE HILL

Pg. 3 THE CITIZEN Pg. 8

ON THE COVER

Pg 16

ArtSCENE

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AMELIA’S BISTRO

Pgs. 25-28

Frank Sinatra Centennial Art Show In Hoboken (Image by Michael Malizia.)

Nimbus Dance Works of JC performs JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER

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COMIC, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR & WFMU RADIO HOST DAVE HILL TALKS JERSEY CITY, THE FUTURE & MORE

By Darren Paltrowitz Successful as a stand-up comic, musician, author and host, Dave Hill is a proven quadruple threat. As a comic, he regularly hosts The Dave Hill Explosion at Upright Citizens Brigade beyond regular appearances on TV. As a musician, he is the voice and lead guitar behind Valley Lodge, whose song “Go” is the theme to HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, beyond playing with a wide array of folks that include Moby, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Rival Schools’ Walter Schreifels. As an author, he had a collection of essays titled Tasteful Nudes published

by St. Martin’s Press in 2012, with a new title for Blue Rider Press slated for release in 2016. As a host, beyond the acclaimed Dave Hill Podcasting Incident podcast, Dave is the voice behind WFMU’s The Goddamn Dave Hill Show.

And weirdly enough, those are not all of his credits or projects.

Mr. Hill was very funny in

his Q&A for the RIVER VIEW OBSERVER, also proving to be knowledgeable about the Jersey City area. Both original and driven, one cannot help but be in awe of all the work that the guy manages to get done. For more information on Dave Hill in the meantime, click on over to www. davehillonline.com.

RVO: You’re a comic, a musician, a host on radio and TV, a podcaster and an author. How do you usually identify when someone asks what you do for a living?

DH: I like to think of myself as a song and dance man.

But on my tax return, I

usually write “comedian who is also sweet at ripping guitar solos and stuff.”

RVO: When did you go to Jersey City for the first place?

DH: I was in a band from Cleveland called Cobra Verde and we played live in-studio at WFMU about 15 years ago. I think that was my first time in Jersey City. It was magical and also pouring rain and I really wished I hadn’t worn velvet pants that day, but life’s not perfect.

RVO: Do you have a favorite bar or restaurant in town?

DH: Raval is my favorite restaurant in Jersey City.

Go there, and if you don’t like it, I will give you free lawncare for the entirety of 2016. And sometimes after my radio show, I’ll grab a drink at Iron Monkey around the corner from WFMU. They have a great beer selection and also two floors. That way if you get bored drinking beer on one floor, you can try drinking beer on the other floor and see how that goes.

RVO: How did you wind up with a show on WFMU? DH: Tom Scharpling was leaving his Tuesday night

Best Show slot, which created an opening in the schedule. I had been a big fan of WFMU and had appeared on a few shows like The Best Show, Seven Second Delay, and Evan “Funk” Davies’ show.

Somehow my name came up and station manager Ken offered me the Tuesday night 9pm-to-midnight slot. The rest is either radio history, a decision station manager Ken deeply regrets, or perhaps some combination of both.

RVO: Did you grow up listening to a lot of free-form radio?

DH: Not really. Growing up in Cleveland, I listened to a lot of commercial rock radio as a kid and gradually got into college and public radio. And I grew up at a time when the Internet was just an abstract idea that only a few guys in lab coats were discussing in private somewhere, I’m guessing, so I couldn’t just stream crazy stuff from all over the world. I had to live Cont’d on page 4

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NEW PERSONA

With a New Liquor License and Broader Range of Entertainment The Dopeness becomes The Citizen

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By Sally Deering

N

o Jersey City club had a better name than The Dopeness, a little restaurant and performance venue on Second Street off Newark Ave that served kitschy food and entertainment that ran the gamut

Satine S’ Allumer (Photo: Joel Devereaux) from stand-up comedy to jams and slams. Then, suddenly The Dopeness sign came down and a new sign went up for The Citizen.

Run by the same team – Anthony Gude and Stephen Schlat – (minus one original partner) The Citizen has what The Dopeness never had: a liquor license.

Now, visitors who stop

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by The Citizen can order nitro fusion. After one of 22nd and now we have a a Colt 45 and a shot of those you may forget all full bar,” co-owner Gude “Jaimo”, 16-year old Single about The Dopeness and says, “We have a nice Malt Scotch, or The Grate- welcome The Citizen with selection of top-shelf drinks ful Dead and Moscow Mule open arms. and late-night deals that are – drinks that get squirted “The liquor license was synonymous with the into the glass by way of officially granted on Oct. Cont’d on page 5

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COMIC, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR & WFMU RADIO HOST DAVE HILL TALKS JERSEY CITY, THE FUTURE & MORE

Cont’d from page 2 with whatever I could pick up on my radio in the wilds of suburban Cleveland.

We didn’t have anything like WFMU back in Cleveland, at least not that I was aware of. But then again, there isn’t anything quite like WFMU anywhere, really. It’s its own beast.

RVO: When is Valley Lodge next playing in the area? Any chance of a show at Monty Hall?

DH: I imagine we’ll play

somewhere in New York soon, Mercury Lounge or somewhere. I’d love to play at Monty Hall but I don’t think that would happen as I think that would qualify as a conflict of interest since I have a show on WFMU. I could be wrong, though. But Valley Lodge played live on Evan “Funk” Davies a couple of times before I had my own show on the station.

RVO: Is there any hope for a reunion of Diamond

snake?

DH: I would love to, but it’s unlikely now that Moby lives in Los Angeles. Nash Kato from Urge Overkill played with us a few times after Moby moved, which was fun. He has some of the best rock moves of anyone I’ve ever seen. They’re not even moves, really, he just stands there looking cooler than everyone else. But as far as the “classic” Diamondsnake lineup goes, that could be tough.

RVO: Might there ever be a follow-up book to 2012’s Tasteful Nudes?

DH: Yes. In fact, I just turned it in today. It will be out on May 10, 2016 and will be published by Blue Rider Press, a Penguin imprint. I’m still scrambling to decide on a title.

RVO: Do you have a favorite album of 2015?

DH: I really like Might & Magic by this German metal band called Iron Kobra and also Ghost’s new album Meliora. I also like the new stuff by King Parrot, Author & Punisher, and Sleaford Mods. But mostly I’m still working on 2014.

My favorite albums from last year are the self-titled Eyehategod album, Best of Boiler Room Classics by Mike Adams at His Honest Weight, and Johnny Marr’s Playland.

There’s so much music over the last 60 or so years that I’ve missed though, I tend to dig into the past more than I check out what’s coming out now as most new stuff lately tends to either bore me or not sound enough like Slade to hold my interest. And now that I have access to the WFMU library, it’s an embarrassment of riches. I was just thinking the other day that

one thing I know I can count on in life, other than the fact that I look great in a pant suit, is there will always be an endless amount of scorching hot jams for me to check out.

Give me that and maybe a nice cheese plate and I’ll be fine.

RVO: Finally, what’s the best way that a person can support Dave Hill?

DH: Send me money (laughs). I am kidding. This is just one more example of the ease with which I am able to make a humorous joke. Unless you want to send money. Then I am deeply serious. In lieu of that, though, just check out what I’m doing on my website or wherever else and see if it might be up your alley. There are live shows all over the world, books, albums, radio shows, articles, this one weird thing I can do with a donkey, and other stuff too. Oh, and I sell T-shirts and other items that are priced-to-move on my website. And if for whatever reason, you don’t want anything to do with any of it, that’s totally cool and I got no beef with you.

I’m able to make a living doing the stuff I love and my dog and I have the best time together pretty much 24/7, which makes me the luckiest guy in the world.

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SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE RIVER VIEW OBSERVER

Cont’d from page 5 dive bars in the Village.

We’re classy but we serve it all in plastic cups for safety.”

Entertainment-wise, coowners Gude and Schlat are broadening The Citizen’s horizons. The bands Melting Pot and Japanda just played there; and for its Holiday Happy Hour Toy Drive starting at 5 pm on Thurs, Dec. 17, singer GISELLE BELLAS gives a special performance at 8 pm. (Bring a toy to be donated to the Children’s Specialized Hospital.)

On Fri, Dec. 18, at 9 pm, THE NAKED CITIZEN, an evening featuring the artistry of burlesque takes the stage.

“Our biggest thing before the end of this year is the burlesque show.” Gude says.

“We have a film festival potentially coming in and a lot more planned for 2016.”

The burlesque show is a Christmas Cabaret run by

The Love Show and NYC Stilts. Performing as a guest star is Satine S’Allumer who is originally from Australia and has toured nationally.

There has been a revival of Burlesque since the early 1990’s, S’Allumer says, and although the art of the striptease is part of her performance, she nor any of the other dancers that will be performing will go the full Monty There are pasties and G-strings and other adornments that keep the show R-not-X-rated.

“Burlesque is a fantastic venue for self-expression,” S’Allumer says. “It celebrates all genders, all body types, and all sizes. It’s body positivity.”

Along with the new shows and liquor license, The Citizen boasts new décor, too, sort of a nautical theme like a Retro 1950s60s pro-citizenship thing,

Gude says.

“We’re trying to be Renaissance guys,” Gude says.

“We have something really good here.”

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A sWINGIN’ hOLIDAY Sinatra Art Show Swings in the Holidays It wouldn’t be Christmas without JC Nutcracker NJPAC hosts KWANZAA Festival

By Sally Deering

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udson during the Holidays can be a fun time especially with happenings popping up all around town. Nimbus Dance Works presents its 6th annual JC Nutcracker, an urban interpretation of the Tchaikovsky ballet classic set in Jersey City from Dec. 18-20. A new Sinatra Centennial Art Show opens in Hoboken on Dec. 19; and on that date NJPAC in Newark hosts a Kwanzaa Festival.

Whatever way you celebrate this season, make some new holiday memories. Here’s a sampling of happenings. For more, visit our Artscene section. And from all of us at River View Observer, we wish you Happy Holidays!

Dec. 18 at 7 pm; Dec. 19 at 1 and 5 pm; and Dec. 20 at 1 pm; Tix: $6-$27 NIMBUS DANCE WORKS’ JERSEY CTY NUTCRACKER 2015 At the Frank R. Conwell Middle School No. 4 107 Bright St, JC (201) 377-0718; www.nimbusdanceworks.org Sugar Plum Fairies, a Nutcracker found in the garbage and some incredible ballet dancing by professionals and local Jersey City kids make up NIMBUS DANCE WORKS’ JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER now in its 6th year under the artistic

direction of Samuel Pott.

The show is a huge undertaking and Jersey City’s largest annual performing arts event. This year it features members of Nimbus’ professional company, more than 100 children from the School of Nimbus Dance Works and Henry Snyder High School, and local celebrity guest performers.

JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER tells the story of two kids’ urban holiday adventure leading them through fantasy, adversity and celebration and teaching them lessons about friendship and community along the way. Pott, who co-wrote the piece with Alysia Soulter says the cast is a real knockout as they portray a myriad of characters like the traditional Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, the Arabian Princess and Drosselmeyer – all with a Jersey City twist.

“On its most deep and basic level, JC Nutcracker is about the hope that only comes when a city emerges as a city of light with fulfilled people and a place for everybody,” Samuel Pott says.

2015 JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER performances take place at the Frank R. Conwell Middle School No. 4 auditorium and will involve youth performers drawn from schools and dance studios throughout Jersey City including: the School of Nimbus Dance Works, Henry Snyder High School, Frank R. Conwell Elementary School No. 3, and others. Goldman Sachs is the Title Sponsor.

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A sWINGIN’ hOLIDAY

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SWINGING SINATRA CENTENNIAL ART SHOW. City of Hoboken/Tresorie Framing French Mats 1204 Washington St, Hoboken www.hobokennj.com It’s the 100th birthday of Hoboken’s native son Frank “Ol’ Blue Eyes’ Sinatra and there have been several parties celebrating the crooner’s milestone held on his Dec. 12th birthday. The show at the Tresorie Framing French Mats on Washington Street in Hoboken – a collaboration with the Cultural Affairs division of the City of Hoboken will feature artwork that honors the

Frank Sinatra Centennial Art Show In Hoboken (Image by Michael Malizia.)

the legacy of Frank Sinatra featuring works by Peggy McGeary, Jane Sklar, Geula Vardi, LILLY, Max Cartagena, Michael Malizia, Alex Morales, Danielle Furman, and Franck de las Mercedes. (Cover image

by Michael Malizia: 54x36 encaustic paint, dyed silk and collage on board. The background is made up of children’s art done by them on the day of the city’s art tours mixed with images of old Hoboken. Frank is made up of logos from businesses, city institutions and schools in town.)

KWANZAA FESTIVAL Sat, Dec. 19, Noon - 5 pm NJPAC PRESENTS A DAY OF KWANZAA One Center Street, Newark (888) 466-5722; www.njpac.org NJPAC presents an eclectic celebration of Kwanzaa music and dance with a full day of free performances, handson activities and family fun, honoring the rich heritage of Newark’s vibrant AfricanAmerican population.

“Kwanzaa is an AfricanAmerican tradition that focuses on family, so we are understandably excited to be able to invite you and your family to join us at NJPAC for a Kwanzaa Celebration that serves as part of Newark’s 350th Anniversary Celebration,” Junius Williams, the chair of Newark Celebration 350 and the Director of the Abbott Leadership Institute at Rutgers University, says. “We look forward to

performances by the NJPAC Youth Chorus, NYC Marching Cobras, the Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Middle School Concert Choir, and the National Liturgical Dance Network. spending our holidays with Other highlights include you.” the annual Tribute to the Festivities will include Elders, honoring pillars of a variety of programming the Newark community: in the African diaspora’s traditions of family, commu- Earl “Street Doctor” Best, founder of Street Warriors nity and culture, including workshops exploring African Inc.; Deborah Smith Gregory, retired Newark Public dance and music, storytellSchool teacher and NAACP ing, jewelry-making, drumNewark Chapter President; ming and more -- for adults and Stanley Terrell, former and children. An Arts and Newark Star-Ledger editor, Crafts Village author and journalist. The will be open all day to let one’s creativity and imagina- day will also feature two performances at 2 pm and tion flow; and the Artisan 7:30 pm in NJPAC’s Victoria Marketplace will be offerTheatre from the acclaimed ing one-stop shopping for Forces of Nature Dance Theholiday gift-giving. atre, joined by their special Entertainment will take guest, the acclaimed poet place throughout the after noon with a lively line-up of and author Sonia Sanchez.

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Saint Dominic Academy Students are Published Poets

Nineteen Saint Dominic Academy, Jersey City students are now published authors. Poetry written in their English classes last school year can be found in Eloquence, a 2015 Poetry Collection published by The America Library of

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they state, The Student Poetry Contest is open to all students in grades 3-12. Provided that the entries meet all eligibility requirements, the poems are judged based on originality, creativity, and artistic quality The students’ poetry was submitted to The America Library of Poetry by SDA English teacher, Ms. Dena Arguelles.

From last year’s seventh grade class, the published authors are Sophia Baldassari of Hoboken, Gianna Farulla of Bayonne and Valentyna Simon of Jersey City.

Published students now in the ninth grade include Skye Archibald and Maia Bustamante of Jersey City, Sneha Hariharan of Bayonne, Paraskevi Iordamlis of Weehawken, Cassidy LoCascio of Essex Fells and Gabriella Swope of Lyndhurst. Current juniors whose poetry has been published include Rachelle Avila, Danielle Dompor, Maria River, and Tara Taiz-Roman of Jersey City, Lauren Kelley of Bayonne, Purnima Prasad of Wood-Ridge and Emily Torres of North Bergen. Published authors in the senior class include Christelle Candelario, Dana DeCastro, and Daniella Magcalas of Bayonne, and Kathryn Marano and Paige Zaremba of Nutley.

Saint Dominic Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 7-12, which has been empowering women for leadership in a global society for 137 years.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, Saint Dominic Academy is rooted in Christian values and embraces its richly diverse community of learners. It is located in an historic building at 2572 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, on the internet at www.stdominicacad.com and on Instagram and Twitter both @SaintDomAcademy.

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Flowers Upfront: The Paintings of Bill Curran Now being shown at the JCC Lobby Gallery.

Curran’s one man exhibit features a plentiful array of his beloved botanical, still life oil paintings along with several works depicting the snowy season that lies ahead. “Curran’s work is gentle and charming, evoking the lushness and sensitivity that impressionism always delivers to an audience,” says Curator and Director of Fine Art Erin L. Kachmar of the artist’s work.

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The Readers’ Circle book Group The Readers’ Circle book group next meets Thursday, January 21, 2016 to discuss the best-selling novel (and source for the hit movie) The Martian by Andy Weir.

The Readers’ Circle meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm inside All Saints, 701 Washington Street, in Hoboken. All book lovers are welcome.

Bring a friend. Free coffee and cake is served.

In addition to The Martian the group has a great line-up of books to discuss in 2016: January 21 THE MARTIAN Any Weir

February 18 THE HEART OF THE MATTER Graham Greene March 17 BROOKLYN Colm Toibin April 21 ONE TRUE THING Anna Quindlen May 19 UNDER THE NET Iris Murdoch June 16 MAURICE E.M. Forster Season’s Greetings.

The Readers’ Circle Hopes to see you in 2016.

Happy Reading!

RENOVATIONS CLOSE JC HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY FOR ONE WEEK TO REOPEN MONDAY, DEC. 21 In the interest of providing a safe environment for the public and library staff, the Jersey City Free Public Library has determined that the Heights Branch Library, 14 Zabriskie Street, will remain closed an additional week for repairing its roof and masonry.

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The GFWC Peninsula Women’s Club is hosting “Breakfast with Santa” The GFWC Peninsula Women’s Club is hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at Applebee’s located at 702 NJ 440 in Jersey City on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 8:00 – 10:00am.

The cost is $10.00 per ticket which includes breakfast (pancakes sausage, eggs and beverage) and Santa will be on hand to take photos (please bring your own camera).

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THE NAKED CITIZEN, A Burlesque Cabaret-Holiday Edition features Sexy Showgirls and the Love Show Dancers. 21st Century Troubadour Corn Mo; and Special Guest Star Australian Bombshell Satine S’Allumer. Master of Ceremonies: David S Sloane, Esq. Specialty cocktails sponsored by Brockmans. Tix: $25.

tradition: Jersey City Nutcracker! Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children’s urban holiday adventure leading them through fantasy, adversity and celebration and teaching them lessons about friendship and community along the way. JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER is Jersey City’s largest annual performing arts event and this year features Nimbus’ company professionals with over 100 youth performers from the School of Nimbus Dance Works and Henry Snyder High School. Local celebrity guest performers are also a highlight. Tix: $6-$27.

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NIMBUS DANCE WORKS’ JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER Nimbus Dance Works performs at Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4, 107 Bright St, JC. (201) 377-0718; nimbusdanceworks.org.

Wed, Dec. 18-Sun, Dec. 20 (Shows, Dec. 18 at 7 pm; Dec. 19 at 1 and 5 pm; and Dec. 20 at 1 pm). JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER. Nimbus Dance Works presents its sixth year of the company’s annual holiday

SINATRA ART SHOW. City of Hoboken/Tresorie Framing, 1204 Washington St, HOB. Opens Sat, Dec. 19, 6-8 pm. ARTWORK INSPIRED TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF FRANK SINATRA FOR HIS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION featuring work by Peggy McGeary, Jane Sklar, Geula Vardi, LILLY, Max Cartagena, Michael Malizia, Alex Morales, Danielle Furman, and Franck de las Mercedes.

(Pictured: Image of Frank Sinatra by Michael Malizia.)

MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Now through Jan. 10 2016: The Early Years of Rhythm and Blues: Photographs

by Benny Joseph from the Documentary Arts Collection. Black-and-white prints by Houston photographer Benny Joseph trace the rise of rhythm and blues music in the 1950s and 1960s.Blackand-white prints by Houston photographer Benny Joseph (b. 1924) trace the rise of rhythm and blues music in the 1950s and 1960s. Featuring portraits of B.B. King, Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins, and Junior Parker, as well as non-R&B singers Mahalia Jackson and Della Reese. The exhibition also includes Joseph’s portraits of prominent African Americans of the same era, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Barbara Jordan.

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Now through Jan. 8: God’s Accomplice” with Tim Foljahn and Issa Sow. “Issa Sow is the founder and curator of this unique addition to the Hoboken art scene. Issa hand-picks traditional and contemporary artwork from central and western Africa creating a beautiful collection of amazing pieces with something for everyone!! He is also an artist with a unique collection of work. The gallery is a true mélange des cultures’ with a variety of exhibitions.”

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LOEW’S JERSEY CITY, Journal Sq., JC. Fri, Dec.18, CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT starring Barbara Stanwyck, Sydney Greenstreet, Dennis Morgan. Directed by Peter Godfrey. (1945, 101mins; B&W.) Admission: $8 Adults / $6 Kids & Seniors

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT, LOEW’S JERSEY CITY, JOURNAL SQ, JC. Sat, Dec. 19, 6:30 pm. Free admission. Featuring the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea; Conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson.

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LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc. org. Now through May 30, 2016: TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION. “The exhibit focuses on the legendary RMS Titanic‘s compelling human stories. It features more than 100 authentic artifacts set within replicas of cabins and other areas within the famous ill-fated ship.

Upon entering the exhibition, visitors will be drawn back in time to April 1912, when the ship embarked on its maiden voyage. They will receive a replica boarding pass, assume the role of a passenger, and follow a chronological journey through life on the Titanic—from the ship’s construction to life on board, to the moments of impact and sinking, and the modern day efforts to recover and conserve the wreckage for future generations.”

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FAIRS/ HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

HDSID Holiday Market, Mon, Dec 17, & 21: 4-8 pm. The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is excited to announce the Holiday Market at the Grove St. PATH Plaza in conjunction with the regular Farmer’s Market on Mondays and Thursdays. “Whether you’re looking for a gift for the guy/girl who has everything, or something extra special for someone extra special, you are sure to find the perfect present (and at prices to suit all pockets). There will be a wide range of unusual and hand-made gifts. Visitors can expect to choose from a great range of unique products that have been hand crafted with care and skill.

Shop directly from emerging new makers and established artists to find a story behind each work.”

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ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS, 136 Magnolia Ave, JC. www.arthouseproductions.org. Sat, Jan. 23, 8 pm. ART HOUSE 10TH ANNUAL SNOW BALL, a Gala to benefit Art House Productions’ Not Profit Performing and Visual Arts Programs. Light Fare; Live Music; Silent Auction; Black Tie Creative. Tix: $85 in advance: $95 at the door.

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NEW VICTORY THEATER, 209 W. 42 St, NYC. (646) 223-3010. www.newvictory.org. Dec. 4-Jan 3: PEDAL PUNK. “This holiday season, the spectacular Cirque Mechanics (Boom Town, New Vic 2011) rolls into town with moxie The New York Times calls “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching, ear-catching and, to keep the list short, engrossingly entertaining!” In the steampunk-styled PEDAL PUNK, featuring a 20-foothigh, pedal-powered mechanical masterpiece, the powerful performers amaze with a heart-pounding pole drop, awesome aerial acts and high-flying tricks (on a trampoline!). With every spin of a sprocket and rattle of a wrench, the quirky cast of characters transform

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NEWHOUSE THEATER, LINCOLN CENTER, 150 W.65 St., NY, NY. www. lct.org. Now through Jan 3: DADA WOOF PAPA HOT, a new play by Peter Parnell, directed by Scott Ellis, and featuring John Benjamin Hickey, Patrick Breen, Alex Hurt, Kellie Overbey, John Pankow, Stephen Plunkett—and Hudsonite Tammy Blanchard. “It’s a fall night in New York City, and two couples who recently met at a parents group are out to dinner at the hot new restaurant. The foursome share photos of their kids, trade war stories from pre-school applications, and discuss their work. Alan and Rob, and Scott and Jason find plenty of common ground as gay couples raising kids in the city, and a play date with their children is set.” The play explores the responsibilities of parenthood from the point of view of gay parents of young children. (Pictured: Tammy Blanchard and John Pankow in a scene from DADA WOOF PAPA HOT) SEND US YOUR ARTS LISTINGS. If you have an art opening or performances coming up including visual arts, performing arts and street arts, send an email to: Riverviewobserver@gmail.com and we’ll list it in ArtSCENE. All listings are FREE.

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STARGAZINE Dec. 2015 Aries- Uranus, the planet of change, in the tenth house governing your status and honor, indicates a extremely busy holiday season. Unusual opportunities requiring quick decisions will be placed at your feet.

Risks abound! Will you choose well? Assess the facts and move forward without fear. This energy can bring great advantages and wealth but it is not a time for the timid. Grab the gold!

Taurus- April 20 - May 20

What have been your lessons about letting go? Your tenacity is well known but holding on to things that are bad will give cause for regret. Like a child playing with matches, the flame is beautiful but is also dangerous.

During this holiday season, as we end the year, look at those things and relationships that have not served you well. In the words of Pastor Joel Osteen “give them the gift of goodbye.” Happy New You!!

Gemini- May 21 - June 20

This is a time when activity to the twelfth house allows you to clean away psychological debris and move forward. End of year energy allows you to focus on goals for the future. You are primed for happiness and success. One word of caution, don’t overdo this holiday season as you will need a clear head to make use of the opportunities that are presented.

Cancer -June 21 - July 22

Dear emotional Cancer native, in the midst of all success and happiness why do you still have tears in your eyes? It is all good and its time that you allow your inner soul to accept that you are not responsible for the woes of the universe. Make your little corner of the world one of peace, joy and happiness and you have done your job. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Leo -July 23 - August 22

The Moon in the second house governing finances and possessions may indicate an emotional turn of events. Wealth begins with thoughts of abundance, as these are powerful forces that attract or push away money. So for this holiday season and into the future accept that you are worthy of all the blessings the Universe has to offer. So mote it be!

Virgo -August 23 - Sept. 22

About every twelve years or so the transiting Jupiter returns to your natal sign bringing great benefits in each individual chart.

These are directly related to your mental alchemy. The more you focus on positive thoughts and desires the greater the rewards.

So just for a moment leave your critical side behind and test the power of Jupiter. Things will noticeably improve and this will be the best holiday season ever!

Libra-Sept. 23 - October 22

Be the Libra that you are, loving and kind with a strong sense of ethics. You are also the mediator and see both sides of any disagreement. These skills are above all needed now. You will be asked to help someone through an emotional time. Truly your efforts will prove that the holiday season is not dead but alive with love and good cheer!

Scorpio - October 23 - Nov. 21

Things may seem quiet in your personal life but hold on for a bumpy ride. Around the tenth of December much activity abounds as you are engulfed with holiday mayhem.Take time for the simple pleasures of friends and family because the memories gained will be enjoyed for a lifetime. You have captured the spirit of this Holiday Season!

Sagittarius -Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

Saturn, Sun and Mercury all together in your sign indicate force and responsible actions that will bring positive results. You may be asked to accept more duties on the work front or at home.

You will be successful in your tasks and feel a great sense of accomplishment. Your fate is to end this year on a high note and pave the way for a blessed New Year! Happy Holidays!

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Capricorn -Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

Activity to the seventh house of partnership may place you in an uncomfortable position. You are a solitary soul working alone and the idea of sharing does not come easy to the Goat. You are not miserly but travel independently as you climb the peaks of your career path. Now a partnership is offered and with guidelines of securing your sacred space you can make this happen! Go forward!

Aquarius -Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

This has been a year of learning some pleasant lessons while others were hard won. Now you have rebooted your soul and are the new improved Aquarius native awaiting success. Get ready to embrace and charge towards your goals in 2016. The stars approve!! Enjoy this amazing Holiday Season!!

Pisces -Feb. 19 - March 20

-Record players of years ago had a needle rotating on a vinyl disc. Sometimes this needle would stick and the music would repeat over and over. The Pisces native many times will get stuck on an idea, feeling or thought that seems important but is not.

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Once inside the intimate dining room, you are brought to your table and the waiter takes out a large ink stamp and stamps the white butcher paper on top of the tablecloth, a unique way to tell you of the day’s specials. The menu features a feast of homemade pasta, bread, fresh seafood and meats – and a hand-selected wine list.

“We’re using more organic items like organic chicken and grass-fed beef,” owner Frank Mandero says. “And more dishes are gluten-free. People are preferring vegetarian and gluten-free dishes and we have great gluten-free breads, pastas, Crostinis and other dishes.”

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Plates & Tapas ($6.50$10) include Braised Wild Mushrooms with manchego, shallots and thyme; All Hail Kale Salad with sesame peanut dressing; Shrimp & Bacon Risotto Balls with white cheddar and roasted tomato; HouseMade Guacamole; Crispy BBQ Short Rib Lollipops with coleslaw & cannonball sauce; and Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare with Thai chili ginger soy.

Crostini mini flatbreads topped with interesting combinations (3 for $9/6 for $16) feature the Tuscan White Bean; Applewood Bacon, Peanut Butter, Red Chili; Lump Crab, Lemon

Aioli, Jalapeño; Aged White Cheddar, Apple, Truffle Honey; Ahi Tuna, Mango, Sriracha; Crushed Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil; Wild Mushroom, Truffle Artichoke Spread; Prosciutto di Parma, Fig, Ricotta; and Chorizo, Roasted Peppers, Reggiano.

Appetizers ($8.50$12.50) include the Angry Mussels & Fries with New Zealand green mussels, basil, plum tomato, red chili and garlic: Truffled Mac & Cheese with Applewood bacon, aged goat cheese, gruyère, mascarpone, mushrooms and toasted bread crumbs; Crackling Calamari, parmesan crusted

with cherry peppers, capers, lemon juice, garlic and baby arugula; Ginger Mango Glazed Chicken, fried chicken strips in a sweet & spicy ginger mango glaze; and Ironbound Tavern Shrimp, Gulf shrimp with garlic, lemon and baguette.

Entrée Salads ($10-$16) include Spiced Shrimp & Kale Salad, Island spiced shrimp, kale, and sesame peanut dressing; Traditional Caesar Salad (chicken add $4; salmon add $6.50; steak add $7); Grilled Spanish Octopus & Calamari with baby arugula, grape tomatoes, lemon confit

dressing and oregano; Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with caramelized pears, gorgonzola, cranberries, Applewood bacon, almonds, greens, and lemongrass vinaigrette (grilled or blackened chicken add $4); Mediterranean Salad with grilled chicken, greens, tomato, cucumber, artichokes, onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Sliders and Sandwiches ($11-$15.50) feature Mini Kobe Burgers a trio of Kobe beef burgers, and Cont’d on page 22

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Amelia’s Bistro in Jersey City serves Nouveau American Cuisine and Gluten-Free Dishes Cont’d from page 21 straw fries; Braised Short Rib Sandwich with smoked Gouda, pickled red onion, and BBQ sauce; Chipotle Club with grilled chicken, Applewood bacon, avocado, tomato, smoked Gouda, and chipotle mayo (or substitute roasted turkey); ½ pound Black Angus Burger with cheddar, gruyère or gorgonzola (with Applewood smoked bacon add $2); Crab Cake Sliders with arugula, tomato, pickled red onion, and citrus mayo; Roasted Turkey Reuben with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing; Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Jam, chickpeas, onion, feta, and grilled flatbread; Amelia’s Steak N Cheese with white cheddar, charred balsamic tomatoes, caramelized onion and wild mushrooms; and Alaskan Cod “Street” Tacos with tomato, scallion, smoked chili, and lime vinaigrette.

Main Plates ($16.50$27) include Truffled Mac & Cheese with aged goat cheese, gruyère, mascarpone, wild mushrooms, Applewood smoked bacon and toasted bread crumbs; Penne & Sweet Sausage with baby spinach, bell peppers, garlic and olive oil; Homemade Gnocchi & Short Rib, braised short rib, grape tomato, potato gnocchi and parmesan; Wild

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Amelia’s Bistro serves the businessmen and women working downtown on the waterfront and offers a cozy spot for dinner with family and friends. There are daily drink specials; a weekend brunch; and a busy take-out service.

Lobster Fest happens every Monday starting at 4 pm and it offers a ¼ lb. Maine Lobster with the purchase of a cocktail from the specialty drinks list.

There’s an extensive wine menu and after dinner drink offerings include Cognac, Grappa, Single Malt Scotch, Dessert Beer, Dessert Wines, Coffee Drinks and Dessert Martinis.

And while the main floor dining room is beautiful; there’s also a lovely dining room for private parties.

Amelia’s caters on and off premises and they

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“We’re headed toward more healthy choices,” Mandero says. “We’re debuting a new menu in January/February with 25 new items. A fair amount will be gluten-free and vegetarian.”

If you go: Amelia’s Bistro 187 Warren St, JC (201) 332-2200 www.ameliasbistro.com Open 7 days a week: 11 am-11 pm weekdays; 10 am-11 pm on weekends.

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REAL ESTATE

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And More For Your Home

EXIT ON THE HUDSON REALTY

HOME or BUSINESS

“When you love what you do...It shows”

Presented by – Audrey Marinelli (201-388-2093) & Annette Rubin, (201-424-1182) --Listing Agents -Office – 201-437-0411 www.exitonthehudson.com

This Month’s Featured Listings: CUSTOM 1 FAMILY HOME ELITE BAY BLOCK BAYONNE

This custom ranch style home has an aspirational address”!

It also features 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a gourmet kitchen, beautiful Master Suite, finished basement, oversized lot and so much more!

Truly a delight to show – call for a private appointment.

DOWNTOWN 2 BR CONDO BERGEN POINT – BAYONNE

This just added to our inventory!

Corner location in lovely Bergen Point puts you close to shopping and dining, & transportation options. Affordably priced to allow for updates; this 2nd floor condo also has modest taxes and monthly maintenance.

Offered at $555,000

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RENOVATED 1 BR CONDO “PARK ROAD” – BAYONNE

Completely renovated recently, this first floor condo offers great convenience – even laundry inside the unit! Features include full suite of stainless steel appliances, lots of closet space, lovely walk-in shower (handicap accessibility), & balcony overlooking a park!

Independently Owned & Operated by Annette Rubin

UPDATED 1 BR CONDO COUNTY PARK AREA – BAYONNE

This modern, remodeled unit is in a prime location, in a pet-friendly building that offers laundry facilities on the premises, too! Monthly maintenance fee includes heat and hot water also.

Asking just $129,000

PRICE REDUCED! BERGEN POINT 2 FAMILY With SEMI-FINISHED BASEMENT

This well kept 5 BR home features a partially finished basement level Family or “Rec” room with half bath for extra living space. Brand new roof just installed, modest taxes and maintenance expenses.

Asking just $245,000

2 BR MOBILE HOME “By the Bay”

This unit features a renovated modern kitchen, laminate flooring, laundry in the unit, and a patio and deck that expand your living space.

Parking for 2 cars is a nice bonus! (Must be owner-occupied – sorry no rentals)

PRICE REDUCED! Now Asking $169,000

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AFFORDABLE CONDO!

Asking just $150,000

SHORT SALE! 1 FAMILY – SHORT SALE MIDTOWN – BAYONNE Very convenient location amidst shopping.

Schools, and transportation; 3 BR 2 full baths, unfinished basement, carport in front.

Esy to see – call today!

Asking $255,000

PRICE REDUCED! UPDATED 2 FAMILY OVERSIZED GARAGE Well maintained property offers many updates and an unusually large garage that features a small office space and a full bathroom! The house has one 6 room unit & one recently remodeled 4 room unit, plus full basement, separate gas heat and hot water utilities, and newly paved driveway.

Now Asking just $300,000

Asking just $39,900

From our Exit On The Hudson Realty “ family” to yours…

We wish you Happiness, Good Health and some time to relax & enjoy this beautiful season!

PRIME LOCATION! MIDTOWN BAYONNE 1 BR CONDO w/ PARKING Located in the heart of town, this 1st floor unit is ready for you!

Well kept, & well priced, it offers hardwood floors, laundry in the building, and reserved parking.

REDUCED! Now asking just $119,000

NEW LISTING! DUPLEX END UNIT CONDO BERGEN POINT – BAYONNE

Move-in ready unit offers over 1160 Sq Ft of freshly painted living space; 2BR – 1and ½ baths – full size laundry in the unit, and 1 car parking. Easy to see – call today!

Asking just $210,000

NEW LISTING!

EXTRA LARGE 3 FAMILY!

MOVE-IN READY 2 FAMILY HOME MIDTOWN BAYONNE Modern style ‘6 over 6’ property has two 3 bedroom units plus a partial finished basement and garage parking.

Convenient to Light Rail, schools, and shopping.

SHORT SALE - offered at $389,000

PRIME MIDTOWN AREA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Family owned and occupied for many years, this large home is situated on an extra deep lot, 7 is located on a very convenient midtown block. Two 2BR units, one 3BR unit plus a semi=finished basement. Needs some updating. But what terrific potential!

Asking just $349,900

AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE! MOBILE HOME - BAYONNE

2 BR unit with a modern kitchen, laundry in the unit, large deck and patio area with water views & 2 parking spaces. Buy your home then pay only a modest monthly common area "pad" rental fee.

Asking just $39,900 Call for more details

YES! OF COURSE WE DO RENTALS!

Our Rental agents are ready to assist you in your search for a new apartment.

Many of our listings offer part or full FEE PAID BY THE LANDLORD!

We cover Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, North Bergen, Union City and more.

Call or stop in & register with our Rental staff.

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