By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent There are many who are theater enthusiasts — people who indulge in the world of plays and musicals. However, there are also those who are the complete those who say the theater is an acquired taste. Because of these two, entirely different groups, it is hard for one to [...]
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New Jersey group, The Cameos, performs at PNC
October 3rd, 2012 
admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent There are certain venues where not all artists get to perform. For those that do, the feat symbolizes a certain level of success in their careers. PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel is one such venue and New Jersey’s The Cameos are one of the fortunate musical groups who [...]
26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction takes center stage in NYC
September 26th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent The streets of the Big Apple were bustling with Broadway fans this past Sunday, Sept. 23, as people participated in the 26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction. Those not familiar with this one-of-a-kind, yearly, exciting and fun event are missing out…big time! The day was marked by [...]
The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big
September 19th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush strokes. A one-of-a kind inventive, artistic vision. A take on the abstract. Captivating. These are all ways that one might very well describe the work of Jaszmine Hawkins – an aspiring 25-year-old budding artist from Belleville. Hawkins possesses all [...]
Lyndhurst chef cooks up a storm in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
September 19th, 2012 admin By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Chef Justin Antiorio, 30, of Lyndhurst, has kept his hometown in the forefront ever since he entered Chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen with 17 other hopefuls to compete for top cooking honors and a grand prize for which any chef would drool. The sous chef has weathered countless [...]
Dancesation dazzles in Disney
September 12th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor NUTLEY – Those who know dancers, are familiar with the passion that drives these artists to their chosen art form. A passion that is cultivated through the mere pleasure of dancing not through the number of competitions won. This motto rings true, especially in recent years, to Susan Marrazzo, [...]
Lyndhurst cook sizzles at/on Hell’s Kitchen
August 29th, 2012 admin By Jeff Bahr LYNDHURST – The thing that struck me most during my recent meeting with “Hell’s Kitchen” finalist Justin Antiorio was the downright ordinariness of the man. This is in no way a knock. Quite the contrary. Antiorio is without pretense and very down-to- earth – quite refreshing for a young man who [...]
One-tank trips: Grounds for Sculpture
August 22nd, 2012 admin By Jeff Bahr Are you an art lover? If so, you will simply adore the open-air exhibits found at Grounds for Sculpture, a unique outdoor display of artistic magnificence located just south of Trenton. On [...]
Belweder: little Polish deli ‘round the corner
August 15th, 2012 admin By Jeff Bahr Sometimes a jewel can be found right in your very own backyard. Such is the case with Belweder Deli, a Polish meat and provisions emporium (deli to those short on time and long on hunger) located On Midland Avenue, Kearny – a [...]
Grandmaster Marchetti: Pride of Kearny
August 8th, 2012 admin By Karen Zautyk Well, whaddya know? The pen really is mightier than the sword. Or the mugger. I found this out from Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti when I visited his Kearny Martial Arts dojo at 67 Kearny Ave. the other day. As I sat down to interview him and began taking notes about self-defense, he [...]
