Month: April 2010

In an effort to bring awareness to The Italian Village Section of Jersey City, The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) is proud to present The 2nd Annual Village Weekend!

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The VNA would like to convey our deepest  appreciation to 4th Street Arts for their continued support of The Village neighborhood. The VNA would also like to thank our growing list of local businesses who made this year’s Village Weekend possible. Please follow this link to see how you too can support the VNA.

So what is The Village Weekend?

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Sunday, May 16, 2010
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Guided walking tour with Joshua Parkhurst.
The tour begins at 12:00 pm at Madame Claude Cafe located on the corner of Brunswick and Fourth Streets.

Presented in partnership with The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, and hosted by historian Joshua Parkhurst, The Village Neighborhood Association welcomes you to “Walk in Their Footsteps”. Joshua will take us step-by-step through the historic past of The Italian Village.

Take the tour and receive a coupon from Madame Claude Cafe for a FREE Crepe!

Please see the map below for the route we’ll take through The Village.

Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue (see map below)

A Community Gathering of Art, Music, and Cool Stuff

(Jersey City, NJ—April 11, 2010)—Nothing says spring better than a friendly neighborhood get-together…and The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) knows how to do it best! On Saturday, May 15, 2010, the VNA, with the support of 4th Street Arts, is hosting The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market.

Last year, the Village Art & Flea drew more than 2,000 locals who shopped an amazing array of arts and crafts made by local artisans and fine artists, as well as fabulous vintage goods and bric-a-brac sold by Village residents. This year promises to be just as big with all the above as well as live music by up-and-coming bands, delectable food from area restaurants, games for kids, raffles, and so much more. This event raises awareness for the VNA and encourages the community to believe in and befriend the people around them. It also raises awareness for local talent while encouraging sales and awareness for area businesses.

To add to the excitement and fun of the day, 4th Street Arts will be hosting a “Bike-a-Thon” where contestants will compete to see who can hold on to a custom, hand-painted Grove Street Bicycle beach cruiser (painted by local artist Mark Finne) the longest. The last person holding on wins this rolling piece of art. This fundraiser benefits the 4th Street Art & Music Festival, taking place on October 2, 2010. For additional information, email [email protected].

Participate: The VNA is accepting applications for arts and flea vendors, sponsors, food vendors, and musicians. To learn more, please click HERE

About The Village Neighborhood Association
The VNA is dedicated to serving The Village area of Downtown Jersey City. Our goals are to increase public safety, promote the arts, and foster awareness of the historical past of The Village for its residents, and to the city of Jersey City as a whole. The VNA also strives to provide residents a forum to express ideas, and to share those ideas with the community. In all, the VNA hopes to better the quality of life for all residents of The Village through communication and action.


EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 11:00 am –  6:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue

Believe
In your community.
In the talent of local artists and musicians.
In the benefit of supporting local businesses.
In the quality of local artisans.
In Jersey City.

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