Archive for the ‘community’ Category
Julia Scotti: Funny That Way (2021)
May 30th, 2021 by chocko
This documentary is an inspiring movie directed by Susan Sandler and tells the endearing story of a comedian who was born a boy in New Jersey. Rick Scotti had a successful career in comedy, headlining stages and performing with some of the biggest names in the field. Rick stepped away from the spotlight for more […]
Tags: comedian, comedy, documentary, julia scotti, movie, review, transgender
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burn baby burn! graff in Paterson & Hackensack
February 29th, 2020 by Mr. C
———————————————————————————————————- It’s been a minute since I’ve been to both of these locations in Hackensack & Paterson to soak in the latest burners from Jersey & NYC’s finest. Hell, as I look at our last updates from these graff meccas, I haven’t been to either since 2016. Whaaat!? As I do a little moonwalk and […]
Tags: burners, graffiti, hackensack, murals, new jersey, paterson graffiti, street art, wildstyle
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Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson
February 17th, 2020 by Mr. C
I’ve always admired the beautiful but ragged & dilapidated stadium that I see on the backdrop when I make my 2-3 times a year visit to the Great Falls in Paterson. This time I actually walked around the structure known as Hinchliffe Stadium and boy, if walls, ticket booths, and stadium seats can talk, I’m […]
Tags: eastside high school, hinchliffe stadium, larry doby, lou costello, negro leagues, new jersey, ny black yankees, ny cubans, paterson, silk city
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New York Chinese Cultural Center – Lunar New Year celebrations at Brookfield Place
February 2nd, 2020 by Mr. C
——————————————————————————————————————– A Lunar New Year celebration to welcome in the Year of the Rat was held on Saturday February 1st at Brookfield Place in the Winter Garden in collaboration with the New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC) and Arts Brookfield. NYCCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Chinese culture, heritage, tradition, and pride for […]
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The 2019 Crotona Park Jams
August 30th, 2019 by chocko
Last night, capped off the last Crotona Park Jam of the season featuring a stellar lineup of DJs…DJ Lady Love, DJ Hollywood, DJ Cash Money, DJ Scratch and DJ Kid Capri. JDL and Grand Master Caz performed on stage together. Chocko was just driving up to the park but caught the last moments of the […]
Tags: 2019, cold crush brothers, crotona park, crotona park jams, dj hollywood, grand master caz, hip hop, mix master ice, old school, rahiem, the bronx, utfo
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Lions, Tigers, & Dragons in Chinatown NYC
February 17th, 2019 by Mr. C
Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu school We’ve missed the last couple of years of the Lunar New Year celebrations in NYCs Manhattan Chinatown. But on Saturday, we made a triumphant return to Super Saturday, a day in where Kung Fu schools, youth organizations, benevolent associations, community organizations, & traditional dance troupes in the New York […]
Tags: chinese new year, lion dance, lunar new year, lunar new year 2019, super saturday
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a soprano like christmas!
December 23rd, 2018 by Mr. C
We’ve seen some crazy, over the top festive Christmas light decorations but this one might take the cake! Who ever heard of a lit-up spinning concrete mixing truck all decked out in led lights and blaring out Christmas tunes while a snow machine shoots out artificial snow!? Tonight we went to an ice cream […]
Tags: concrete truck christmas lights, new jersey concrete, salomone brothers, sip n swirl
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Christmas Lights on Evergreen – Demarest, NJ
December 22nd, 2018 by Mr. C
—————————————————————————————————————— We visited a house in Demarest, NJ decorated with close to 100,000 Christmas lights and the kick of it is that the lights are synchronized with music in a dazzling choreography of blinking & rhythmic – holly, jolly, & holiday spirit! This light show’s orchestrator & creator is 18-year-old Daniel Eisenberg. He’s been doing […]
Tags: christmas light show, christmas lights, demarest, lights on evergreen, new jersey, nj
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Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney at Hi Arts – El Barrio Artspace PS109 in East Harlem
December 11th, 2018 by Mr. C
—————————————————————————————————————— Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney was a very fun & lively solo performance musical play written and performed by Shannon Matesky. Shannon’s story was based on her relationship and ultimate breakup with her love. Her vehicle of telling this tale was through classic Whitney Houston tunes and actually a song or two from Whitney that I’m […]
Tags: east harlem, elbarrio artspace, harlem, heartbreak hotel, hi arts, ps109, theatre, whitney houston
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the real life Rocky Balboa – former pro boxer Chuck Wepner / The Bayonne Bleeder
December 4th, 2018 by Mr. C
(poster and other Chuck Wepner memorabilia at the Dillin Tire Car Care on Kennedy Blvd in Bayonne,NJ. Anyone remember this match between Andre the Giant vs Chuck at Shea Stadium? look it up, it’s hilarious!) —————————————————————————————————————- We had an amazing time today retracing the steps of the real life Rocky – Chuck Wepner in his […]
Tags: bayonne bleeder, bayonne brawler, boxing, bruce dillin, chuck wepner, dillin car tire service, muhammad ali
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Bear Mountain ups – hiking the Hudson Valley – New York State
December 1st, 2018 by Mr. C
(Views atop Perkins Memorial Tower drive – highest point at Bear Mountain) About 40 miles north of the Planet Chocko little house on the prairie lies Bear Mountain State Park, one of our favorite places to get away from the city & zombie crawl of the robotic suburban lifestyle even if it’s just for a […]
Tags: bear mountain, bear mountain state park, hiking, hudson valley, new york state, outdoor activities
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China Love (2018) screens at DOC NYC
November 12th, 2018 by Mr. C
China Love was a whole lot more than what meets the eye. Yes, the main gist of the film was about a pretentious multi billion dollar Wedding photo company in China and the rule of the ironhand by the owner himself, Alex and his Jiahao Group. Apparently, most couples awaiting the hand in marriage in […]
Tags: china love, doc nyc, doc nyc film festival
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