Washington Park LIVE!
A One Day Celebration of Art, Music and Community
#wplive
Saturday, September 20, 2014
10 AM - 6 PM | Free Event
(Rain date: September 27th)
WPLive! 2013 Photos by May S. Young
We are expecting more than 3,000 people this year at WP Live! it's going to a huge celebration of arts, music, dance and community! Come enjoy the work of local visual artists, musicians, and dancers, tour our community gardens, take part in the activities for kids and even work out creatively with local fitness artists and yoga experts. Grab a cold brew at our first Beer Garden while listening to LIVE music and chow down on food from one of our many food trucks and local food vendors. A whole day of free family fun right in your favorite park!
See the great write up about WP Live! 2014 on NJ.com.
Use the hashtag #wplive when sharing photos and info about this year's event!
And join our FaceBook event page!
See the great write up about WP Live! 2014 on NJ.com.
Use the hashtag #wplive when sharing photos and info about this year's event!
And join our FaceBook event page!
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Check out the full Event Program page or Download the Event Program:
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Check out this great video from WP Live! 2013 by DeeKoiProductions and more photos from
WPLive! 2013 & WPLive! 2012.
Check back often for updates!
For more info email [email protected]
Transportation:
Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Recreation will provide free Shuttle Buses throughout the day. Buses will bring event goers from WP Live, to the Golden Door International Film Festival and to the All About Downtown Festival. See schedule & pick up locations below.
WPLive! 2013 & WPLive! 2012.
Check back often for updates!
For more info email [email protected]
Transportation:
Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Recreation will provide free Shuttle Buses throughout the day. Buses will bring event goers from WP Live, to the Golden Door International Film Festival and to the All About Downtown Festival. See schedule & pick up locations below.
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Shuttle Bus Stops:
All About Downtown Fest (AADF) Bus Stops @ Jersey Ave & Newark Ave (in front of Capital One Bank) Golden Door Inter Film Fest (GDIFF) Bus Stops @ The Loews Theater Washington Park LIVE Arts and Music Fest (WPLive) Bus Stops @ Palisade Avenue & North Street |
Time Table:
Schedule AADF Schedule GDIFF Schedule WPLive P 12:30PM P/D 12:45PM P/D 1:00PM P/D 2:30PM P/D 2:45PM P/D 3:00PM P/D 5:00PM P/D 5:15PM D 5:30PM P 6:00PM D 6:15PM P 8:30PM D 8:45PM *P = pickup only, D = drop off only, P/D = pickup/dropoff |
NJ Transit bus 84/86 or 22 from Hoboken or Jersey City to Palisade Ave and Paterson Plank Road. NJ Transit bus 123 from NYC to Palisade Ave and 3rd St in Union City – Stop is one block from the event. NJ Transit Light rail to 9th St/Congress stop, take elevator up and walk one block north to Washington Park. More info can be found at www.njtransit.com.
New Event Location
This year WP Live! will be held at Palisade Avenue between Paterson Plank Road & 2nd Street and in the adjoining part of Washington Park. This section of Palisade Ave will be closed to traffic from 7am-7pm. 2nd St from New York Ave to Palisade will also be closed to traffic for the O'Connell's 5K Run to Cure Cystic Fibrosis from 7am-7pm. There will be no parking on Palisade Ave from 2nd St through North St and no parking on North St from Palisade Ave through Webster Ave. (See maps below).
This year WP Live! will be held at Palisade Avenue between Paterson Plank Road & 2nd Street and in the adjoining part of Washington Park. This section of Palisade Ave will be closed to traffic from 7am-7pm. 2nd St from New York Ave to Palisade will also be closed to traffic for the O'Connell's 5K Run to Cure Cystic Fibrosis from 7am-7pm. There will be no parking on Palisade Ave from 2nd St through North St and no parking on North St from Palisade Ave through Webster Ave. (See maps below).
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NO PARKING & STREET CLOSUERS
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Volunteer
WPLive! 2013 Photo by May S. Young
We have awesome volunteer positions available throughout the day. It's a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and be involved in this fantastic festival. Plus you get a Free WPA t-shirt!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteer training dates are from 7 to 8 PM on
Thursday, Sept 11, Friday, Sept 12, Thursday, Sept 18, and Friday, Sept 19 in Washington Park #4 (Palisade Avenue & Paterson Plank Road).
To volunteer: http://bit.ly/WPLiveVolunteer
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteer training dates are from 7 to 8 PM on
Thursday, Sept 11, Friday, Sept 12, Thursday, Sept 18, and Friday, Sept 19 in Washington Park #4 (Palisade Avenue & Paterson Plank Road).
To volunteer: http://bit.ly/WPLiveVolunteer
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Health and Wellness Activities
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O'Connell's 5K Run to Cure Cystic Fibrosis starts at 2nd Street & Palisade Ave at 10 am. Kids Fun Run starts at 11 am
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Artists
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Check out some this years participating artists & some of last year's art on display!
Participate in Interactive LIVE Art and meet local Visual Artists, Jewelry Makers, and Sculptors.
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Carrier Pigeon an artist-run magazine of illustrated fiction and fine art.
Guttenberg Arts provides practicing artists with physcial space and guidence to help develop their work while engaging with the public. Jeankarlos Cruz, Karina Gomez, and Victor Chitay - Layers Experiment. Jamel Robinson and PS #8 -Community Faces Project LIVE Painting in the Park. Thank you to Pino and Son Supply for sponsoring art supplies for this installation! Union City Artist Collective 
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Creative Workshops & Children's Activities
Enjoy Art Workshops, Children's Activities, Face Painting, Henna Artists, A Red Carpet "Trashion" Show and more!
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Hacking Heights Fashion & Norene Leddy return with a recycled clothing swap, a "Trashion" Show and more fashion workshops!
Learn how to customize clothes from the swap, or bring some from home. The DIY fashion sessions are free and sign up is not required, but if too many people sign up for a workshop, priority will be given to those who signed up in advance. See photos from last year here 11:00 to 5:00 – Hacking Heights Fashion & Recycled Clothing Swap with Norene Leddy 11:00 to 12:00 – Session 1: Urban Sportswear DIY with artists/designer Giana Gonzalez of Hacking Couture and Massevo. Sign up here |
1:00 to 2 :00 – Session 2: Urban Sportswear DIY with artists/designer Giana Gonzalez of Hacking Couture and Massevo. Sign up here
2:00 to 2:30 – Session 3: Silkscreening Demo with artist Winnie Fung Sign up here 2:30 to 5:00 – Session 4: All DIY workstations will be open - silkscreening, sewing, bedazzling, and more 5:30 to 6:00 – Red Carpet “Trashion” Show 
11:00 to 5:00 – Bubble Fun, Picture Corner, Arts & Crafts with JC Families
10:00 to 6:00 – St. John’s Food Pantry – Fun & Games |
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Face-Painting & Henna Artists 10:00 to 6:00 – Union City Music Project is a child development non-profit organization that uses music as a vehicle for social change by providing students with intensive after-school orchestral instruction, mentoring, and academic tutoring.
2:45 to 3:45 – Belly Dancing Workshop with Tarik Sultan & Baladi Beat Belly Dancers 3:30 to 3:45 – Children’s Drum Circle with Anthony Blunda |
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Music On the Main Stage (Palisade Ave)
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DJ Ben Boogz Provides raw grooves with the funky drum drumming
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Bembe Collective an Afro-latino and Caribbean music, dance, and theater group presenting the folklore of Afro-Latino cultures through an urban, contemporary lens
Nrityalina Center for Performing Arts a premier performing arts center based out of NJ/NY which is dedicated to promoting Indian culture in the form of Dance, Music and Drama. They will be performing Bharatnatyam Shloka (Indian Classical), Classical Bollywood, and Bollywood Funk
Tarik Sultan & Baladi Beat Belly Dancers will also be performing in the park
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"The Odd Way Home" movie screening presented by the Golden Door International Film Festival & WPA. Starring Chris Marquette and Rumor Willis. Two strangers, each living at the edges of society, are fatefully united for a harrowing and inspirational journey through the enchanting vistas of New Mexico. A passionate young woman escaping her abusive past, and a reclusive young man with Autism, take a journey that redefines the notion of family. Meet the director Rajeev Nirmalakhandan at WPLive. Written by Rajeev Nirmalakhandan and Jason Ronstadt. Screening starts at sundown 7-8:30 pm.
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For the first time attendees can grab a cold brew at the Beer Garden which will be located right in the center of Palisade Ave; selections will include Flying Dog Woody Creek, Lagunitas IPA, Sly Fox Pilsner and Weyerbacher Autumnfest. You'll be able to sip a cold beverage while enjoying tasty treats from local restaurants & gourmet food trucks.
El Chilango Taqueria, Jack's Sliders and Sushi, Lizzmonade, Mod Cup Coffee, Orange and Olive Caterers, Peace Love Pops, Valducci Pizza and more!
El Chilango Taqueria, Jack's Sliders and Sushi, Lizzmonade, Mod Cup Coffee, Orange and Olive Caterers, Peace Love Pops, Valducci Pizza and more!
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Community Partners & Organizations
Over 20 partners, community organizations, and businesses will be participating. Stop by their tables to learn more!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Thank you to our generous donors: Anthony Blunda, Joe Duronio, Empire Realty Group, Hudson County Chief of Staff William Gaughan, Terri Neuner, Jersey City Councilwoman at Large Joyce Waterman, Jersey City Councilman Michael Yun, Ward D
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This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, and by the County of Hudson, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive, and the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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