March 20-April 5, 2020
Volume 24 No. 3
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Hudson County’s Bi-Weekly-Cultural, Lifestyle and Entertainment Publication In This Issue
Art House Productions Brings Community Together Through Virtual Programs Since 2001, Art House Productions has developed and presented high quality performing and visual arts in Jersey City, NJ. Through innovative theater productions, performing and visual arts festivals, visual art exhibitions in the onsite gallery, and adult and youth art classes, Art House offers something for everyone, which hasn’t changed as the world faces a global pandemic.
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“Art House is continuing to engage, inspire and celebrate humanity through the arts and while we can't gather folks in person we are gathering them
online through Zoom and social media. We're helping people connect with one another and bringing entertainment and joy to folks when they need it most."
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Stars shine this Thursday, 26 March 2020, when the Garden State Film Festival presents hundreds of independent films virtually through parallel and dynamic digital streaming in light of the global COVID-19 crisis, and the announcement from the Governor of the State of New Jersey further restricting public gatherings. That’s right! You can see an incredible selection of +240 innovative films through an unprecedented four-day, live-stream event on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Starving for interesting entertainment during self-isolation? GSFF 2020 is the perfect antidote. Enjoy popcorn in your PJ’s while streaming hundreds of feature-length films, shorts, documentaries, animation, student films, premieres, and more top-quality cinematic showmanship. Purchase your ticket to GSFF 2020 here and get ready for a weekend of wonder. A link with special
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Mayor Davis Appoints Bayonne’s First Woman Business Administrator
HCCC Department of Cultural Affairs & Dineen Hull Gallery, plan to keep you connected to the arts. It is their goal to educate and WE HAVE MOVED TO HOBOKEN
to inspire creativity during these challenging times. Their focus now is the same as it’s always been — ensuring you are experiencing a variety of arts-related educational programs that help unite our greater community. That couldn’t be more important than it is now, as this crisis creates an environment where you are perhaps working or learning from home. We want to ensure we do our part to continue to provide social interactive experiences by establishing a grander arts online presence during this time. HCCC’s Department of Cultural Affairs will continually provide art information and activities for all ages to enjoy whether you are home with your family or just want to connect socially with people in our community. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and soon on LinkedIn and Twitter as we expand Live from Dineen Hull Gallery. Join us for a Daily Art Dose to be inspired by following all of our social media accounts.
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Mayor Jimmy Davis nominated Melissa Mathews to serve as Bayonne’s Business Administrator, effective May 1, 2020, to replace Terrence Malloy, who will be retiring on April 30 after thirty-eight years of service to the City. The City Council approved the nomination unanimously at its meeting on March 18. Mayor Davis said, “Melissa Mathews is highly qualified to serve as our new Business Administrator. She has excellent educational credentials and experience in planning and zoning, investment banking, technology, non-profit organizations, and community activities. I am very proud to appoint her as the first woman to serve as Business Administrator for the City of Bayonne.” Ms. Mathews studied at Columbia University in Manhattan, where she earned a degree in Political Science with a focus in Economic Development. Her coursework included classes in Economics, American Political Structures, welfare systems, inner city politics, game theory, Philosophy, French, Media, and Creative Writing. She studied abroad for a semester at the University of Ghana in West Africa. While there, she specialized in Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. She took additional courses in Local Governance, Political Sector Reforms, African History, and African Philosophy. Ms. Mathews has worked for the City of Bayonne for a year on the staff of the Planning and Zoning Division. She worked directly with the Zoning Officer on reviewing permit applications, issuing permits and denials, and performing inspections. She streamlined zoning
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information into understandable packets to assist the public in navigating frequently encountered zoning issues. For five years, Ms. Mathews worked in investment banking as an Equity Research Assistant at Citigroup and Credit Suisse. She wrote research reports, maintained financial models, and worked directly with research analysts and management on economic sectors and individual stocks. For four years, she worked in the technology industry for Apple Computers and Adobe Systems on operating system and software development. She established the Mathews Foundation, which has sponsored various educational and community projects in Bayonne. Her foundation started sign language classes at the Bayonne Public Library. Ms. Mathews serves as Co-President of Grow Bayonne, a community gardening program. She is working with the Bayonne Department of Public Works on the layout and design of a large community garden. She is working with members of the Board of Education on developing a gardening-related curriculum. Melissa Mathews has lived in Bayonne for five years. She is married and is the mother of four children.
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Art House Productions Brings Community Together Through Virtual Programs Cont’d from cover Art House Productions is producing virtual community events, including a Story Slam! and Drag Bingo. In the coming weeks, Art House will also share archival photographs, newspaper articles, and video of live performances along with increased artist profiles, virtual arts challenges and competitions, and other social media content. Drag Bingo and Story Slam! will utilize the online video service Zoom, which is free for participants. In collaboration with No Dominion Theatre Co., Art House will host Virtual Story Slam! on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm EST. Harmonica Sunbeam will again host live Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 27 at 8:00pm EST. These programs will continue weekly until further notice. “In addition to sharing our eclectic and homegrown portfolio of past performances and curated artistic exhibitions, we are actively developing dynamic digital programming to engage our community in new ways that meet this moment.” says Producing Director Courtney Little. “We were thrilled with the outcome of our programs last week. Not only did we connect with our core community in Jersey City, but we had participants from New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, California, and even Spain! It’s been an unexpected benefit and a great personal joy to share Art House with a greater
Virtual Storyslam, Drag Bingo and coming soon, artist features & profiles, online galleries and livestreaming community events audience during this “Normalcy evaporated time.” last week, and writing a Co-hosted by Art House story for the slam gave Productions and No me motivation and purDominion Theatre Co., pose every day leading this new virtual Story to the event.” says Nancy Slam series celebrates the Mendez-Booth, a storytellpower of live storytelling, er from last week’s Virtual resilience of the arts and Story Slam. “Telling my human connection during story in front of my laptough times. The event top was weird at first, but will conclude with the op- seeing close-ups of evportunity for viewers to eryone’s attentive face on share their stories, too! my screen made clear that On Thursday, March we were all completely in 26 at 7:00pm EST, the moment, maybe even Storytellers will follow more so than in a ‘normal’ this prompt: Tell us about reading. Adapting to a new a time in your life when way of sharing art made you peed your pants beme think we can adapt cause you laughed so hard. and grow even in difficult Never peed your pants? times.” Good bladder control! On Friday, March Still tell us about a time 27th at 8:00pm EST, join you laughed so hard tears the staff at Art House streamed down your face and Jersey City’s favorand you couldn’t breathe. ite Queen, Harmonica Those wishing to particiSunbeam for a VIRTUAL pate should click this link DRAG BINGO extravafor the Zoom information: ganza! Harmonica will https://bit.ly/3ahwtLd. host 4 virtual rounds of Suggested donation $5; BINGO using Zoom. Each donations will be acround’s winner gets a cepted online: http://bit. prize, including gift cards ly/3a7Q5S4. to local restaurants,
plus the winner of the final round receives a cash prize. This week’s theme is “What’s on your Head?” Wear a wig, a hat, a bow, a sauce pan. We don’t care, but we want to see your headwear!” Bingo boards cost $10 each. As in regular bingo, you can use the same board for all 4 games or buy more to increase your odds. Boards will be emailed after registration. To register online, please visit: http://bit.ly/2Uicy8c. Registration closes March 27th at 5:00pm EST. Harmonica Sunbeam, Jersey City’s favorite Drag Queen, was hailed as “An all around phenomenon” by Michael Cook of OutinJersey.Com. “She is a trailblazer, activist, and all around phenomenon. Sunbeam has crafted a career spanning several decades.” She also hosts Drag Queen Story Hour. Zoom is an online video conferencing software that allows you to virtually interact when in-person meetings and events aren’t possible. Participants must have wifi, download the application on a computer or smartphone, and sign up for a free Zoom account to participate. The Art House staff are available to help troubleshoot registration and download; please email info@arthouseproductions.org for assistance. Art House is working creatively to deliver digital content during this pandemic. While the doors to their physical space
might be temporarily closed, they are here in the digital space as a source of strength, creativity, humor, and light when you need a bit of inspiration and affirmation. In the coming days, weeks, and months, theirplanning artist features & profiles, performance videos, online galleries, and livestreaming community events! For information about upcoming digital events and features, please visit https://www. arthouseproductions.org/ pages/art-home, along with their Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more information. To sign up for Art House’s mailing list, please click here: http://bit. ly/398W33P. Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the development and presentation of the performing and visual arts in Jersey City, NJ. Art House Productions presents theater, performing and visual arts festivals, arts events, visual art exhibitions, and adult and youth art classes. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at www.arthouseproductions.org. Follow us on social media @arthouseproductions @ arthouseprods.
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The Hudson County Improvement Authority has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. In an effort to comply with the CDC’s recommendation to prevent a further spread, the HCIA will be cancelling all scheduled Spring events, including: Earth Day Fair & 5K Run/Walk, Mobile Shredding, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days, Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sales and all other HCIA sponsored events. While this is a decision we do not make lightly, the health and safety of residents is our top priority.
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Times (no spoilers here on whether it’s accepted), visits fabled Due to the recent events of the Coronavirus Pandemic Times puzzle master as you know all art exhibits, theater events, music Will Shortz, reports concerts, poetry reading, comedy shows and the like on a crossword puzzle have been cancelled. tournament, delves into We will be back with ArtScene as soon as these types the puzzle’s history and of events become available again,in the meantime we evolution and crosses thought you may enjoy reading some book reviews for your reading pleasure. the Atlantic on a themed What do Stephen Words Of Business Wisdom, High-Stakes Thriller, trip aboard the Queen “The Barefoot Spirit” King, Nancy Pelosi, And A Unique Audiobook Experience Mary 2 celebrating the (audiobook) by Sting, Martha Stewart 75th anniversary of the Michael Houlihan and Jon Stewart have in New York Times crossand Bonnie Harvey common? word, which first apThe NYTs bestseller, They’re all peared in 1942. “The Barefoot Spirit” cruciverbalists—that Ironically, the Times paperback introduced is, crossword fans. 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Increase Indoor Garden Success with Proper Watering By Melinda Myers
Too much of a good thing can mean death for indoor plants. Overwatering is a good example of this and a common problem for indoor gardeners. For others it’s the opposite extreme, allowing plants to go too dry. Knowing when to water your indoor plants can increase gardening success and eliminate the stress of uncertainty. The first step is to throw away your watering schedule. Start watering plants based on their individual need not the date on the calendar. Consider the type of plant, container material and size as well as other growing conditions. Get to know your plants by checking the plant tag, online resources and books. Those native to tropical climates or wet soils such as peace lily, baby tears and papyrus prefer moist soil. Plants from drier locations like cacti, succulents, Chinese evergreens, ponytail palm and snake plants do best when the soil dries between watering. Evaluate the indoor growing conditions. Plants located in bright light and warm homes where the humidity is low lose moisture faster and need more frequent watering. Cooler homes, higher humidity and lower light conditions mean longer stretches between watering plants. Adjust watering as the seasons change. Shorter, often gray days of winter mean plants dry out more slowly. When the heat and air conditioner are turned on, the humidity level drops and plants dry out more quickly. Plus, many
Set plants on saucers filled with pebbles to eliminate the need to empty the water that collects in the saucer. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Melinda Myers, LLC plants rest in winter and prefer drier soil. Check plants growing in small pots, breathable terra cotta containers and fast draining growing mixes more often and water as needed. Plants growing in larger containers and those made of plastic, glazed ceramic and similar materials dry out more slowly. Use your finger to determine when plants need to be watered. Stick your finger an inch or so below the soil surface of small pots. You’ll need to go a finger length deep for larger containers. And for succulents and cacti feel the soil through the drainage holes on the bottom of the pot. Water thoroughly until the excess runs out the drainage holes as needed. Extend the time between watering with self-watering pots and watering aids. These have reservoirs that slowly provide water to plants over time. Or amend the soil with a moisture-retaining product like wool pellets (wildvalleyfarms.com). This organic and sustainable product holds 20% of its weight in water and slowly releases it into the soil when needed. The wetting agents in most potting
mixes lose effectiveness after a month or two. These pellets continue working long after this, so you’ll be watering less often. Make watering easy, so it feels like an opportunity to enjoy each individual plant instead of a chore. Use a watering can with a long narrow spout, making it easy to apply water over the entire soil surface and under the leaves and crown of the plant. This reduces the risk of disease that can occur when the top growth remains wet. Set plants on saucers or trays filled with pebbles. The excess water collects in the tray and the pebbles elevate the container above the water. This eliminates the need to empty the water that collects and remains in the saucer for more than thirty minutes. With more experience watering indoor plants, it will become second nature. That means you’ll have more time and opportunity to enjoy and even expand your indoor garden. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Wild Valley Farms for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is www. MelindaMyers.com.
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This Month’s Featured Listing BEAUTIFUL MODERN CONDO The Chamonix – Kennedy Blvd:
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Completely upgraded 2 BR, 2 bath unit in elevator building w/ a parking space; very large Master suite with dual closets, beautiful galley kitchen w/lots of cabinets & separate pantry, brand new full size laundry in the unit, storage room and private balcony.
Asking $339.000
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NEW LISTING! 2 FAMILY WITH BONUS SPACE BAYONNE
Offering a total of 6 BR and 4 full baths, plus garage parking, this property has great potential for increased rental income. Modern kitchens & baths, hardwood floors, sep. utilities and Central A/ C are all featured along with a convenient location.
NEW LISTING! 2BR MOBILE HOME W/ PARKING
Asking $539,000
Nicely renovated home features newer windows, appliances, and more. Laundry in the unit, assigned parking space right at your door! Call us for details
NEW LISTING!
NEW LISTING!
TRADITIONAL 2 FAM. WITH DUPLEX BAYONNE Conveniently located near Light Rail, bus lines, schools, playground & basketball court! This home offers 6 BR & 3 full baths. Upper apt is a duplex with 3rd floor. New gas heating systems & 2 H/W heaters. W/D hookups for each apt., & garage parking.
Asking $489,000
Asking $60,000
RECENTLY RENOVATED ONE FAMILY LIVINGSTON
Charming 4 Bedroom home has been renovated to include a stunning gourmet kitchen, offers a living room with fireplace, and each of the 2 full baths has double sink vanities. Situated on a very generous 50ft x 200ft lot!
(201-437-0411) and your call will get forwarded & answered
NEW LISTING! MOVE-IN READY! NEWER 2 FAMILYBAYONNE This downtown beauty, built in 2017: each unit offers open floor plan, hardwood floors, very large ling/dining room, 3 BR’s, 2 full baths & laundry. Beautiful residential location yet close to transportation. 2 car Garage parking & fenced yard. Asking $799,000
NEW LISTING! JC 1 FAMILY SEMI-ATTACHED - GREENVILLE
This single family home offers updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, formal dining room, den, spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and an exclusive driveway with 2 car garage.
Asking $495,000
Asking $429,000
NEW LISTING!
PRICE REDUCED!
MIDTOWN LUXURY 2 FAMILYBAYONNE This extra large new construction home is located close to 34th St. Light Rail Station. First duplex unit with a designer kitchen has quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances. Both units have open floor plan & hardwood floors. Call for a private viewing of this unique home. Asking $815,000
LARGER 2 FAMILY FINISHED GROUND FLOOR Contemporary Bayonne home offers a total of 8 BRs & 4 full baths on 3 floors of living space! Garage parking, & convenient location. Great potential for maximum rental income
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Our staff of over 60 agents covers all of Northern & Central New Jersey! We have listings in Bergen, Essex, Union, & Middlesex Counties and affiliate offices throughout the state!
Asking $600,000
Our Rental agents are ready to assist you in your search for a new apartment.
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Introducing…
156 Avenue F Bayonne NJ
Brand new, ultra modern fabulous rental apartments! This 10 unit, elevator building offers luxury rentals in a neighborly atmosphere. There are 1 and 2 bedroom homes in both simplex and duplex styles, most with 1 ½ or 2 full baths. You’ll find beautiful upscale kitchens with a full suite of stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in each unit, and assigned parking spaces. Located close to Light Rail and other mass transit, shopping and restaurants.
Rental rates from $1995 to $2500 Ask about getting your 13 th month FREE!
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