Brave the crowds to enjoy the food at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Randolph this weekend; it's time for the 41st annual Greek Festival! Parking can be tough and the whole scene is a bit of a madhouse a madhouse, but the food. Oh, the food! What is a festival for? There will also be music and some other diversions.
Nerd Loves a Bargain: Admission is only $2 (food extra), but visit the festival website to get a coupon for free admission for two.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
History Nerd Alert: May 21
From our friends at The Raconteur in Metuchen:
8 PM, Sat May 21
MARK JACOBSON
Reading/Signing
THE LAMPSHADE: A HOLOCAUST DETECTIVE STORY
“A disquieting yet utterly fascinating account, artfully told, studded with characters that would have been impossible to invent.” Jon Krakauer. Few growing up in the aftermath of World War II will ever forget the horrifying reports that Nazi concentration camp doctors had removed the skin of prisoners to make lampshades. In The Lampshade, bestselling journalist Mark Jacobson tells the story of how he came into possession of one of these awful objects, and of his search to establish the origin, and larger meaning, of what can only be described as an icon of terror.
Jacobson is a Contributing Editor at New York Magazine. In 2000, he published a profile of Frank Lucas, "once the city's biggest, baddest heroin kingpin"; this formed the basis for the Ridley Scott film, "American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.To read more about Jacobson, click HERE. To read more about this event, click HERE and scroll down. FREE!
8 PM, Sat May 21
MARK JACOBSON
Reading/Signing
THE LAMPSHADE: A HOLOCAUST DETECTIVE STORY
“A disquieting yet utterly fascinating account, artfully told, studded with characters that would have been impossible to invent.” Jon Krakauer. Few growing up in the aftermath of World War II will ever forget the horrifying reports that Nazi concentration camp doctors had removed the skin of prisoners to make lampshades. In The Lampshade, bestselling journalist Mark Jacobson tells the story of how he came into possession of one of these awful objects, and of his search to establish the origin, and larger meaning, of what can only be described as an icon of terror.
Jacobson is a Contributing Editor at New York Magazine. In 2000, he published a profile of Frank Lucas, "once the city's biggest, baddest heroin kingpin"; this formed the basis for the Ridley Scott film, "American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.To read more about Jacobson, click HERE. To read more about this event, click HERE and scroll down. FREE!
Movie Nerd Alert: May 20-21
Loew's Jersey City presents more classic cinema at bargain prices ($5-7) this weekend, including:
Friday, May 20 - 7:45 pm
Barry Lyndon
Starring Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. (1975, 184 mins. Rated PG)
Saturday, May 21 - 6:00 pm
Days of Heaven
Starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz.
Directed by Terrnence Malick. (1978, 95 mins. Rated PG)
Saturday, May 21 - 8:15
Sunrise
George O’Brien & Janet Gaynor.
Directed by F.W. Murnau. (1927, 110mins. Unrated, but suitable for most audiences.)
Nerd Alert: Loew's says "We will be screening "Sunrise" with live organ accompaniment, along with choice excerpts of the original recorded soundtrack."
Friday, May 20 - 7:45 pm
Barry Lyndon
Starring Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. (1975, 184 mins. Rated PG)
Saturday, May 21 - 6:00 pm
Days of Heaven
Starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz.
Directed by Terrnence Malick. (1978, 95 mins. Rated PG)
Saturday, May 21 - 8:15
Sunrise
George O’Brien & Janet Gaynor.
Directed by F.W. Murnau. (1927, 110mins. Unrated, but suitable for most audiences.)
Nerd Alert: Loew's says "We will be screening "Sunrise" with live organ accompaniment, along with choice excerpts of the original recorded soundtrack."
Music Nerd Alert: May 21
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will be performing at SOPAC this Saturday.
$$: Tickets are in the $25-35 range
Nerd Alert: The band was formed in a refugee camp during Sierra Leone's civil war. Whoa.
Artsy Nerd Alert: May 19
This Thursday, brave the rain and support local artists at the Montclair Gallery Walk from 6-9 pm.
Nerd Alert: Look for short films shown throughout the night, and local restaurants giving discounts.
Nerd Alert: Look for short films shown throughout the night, and local restaurants giving discounts.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Nerd Alert Roundup: May 14-15
So sorry for the Blogger-maintenance induced delay in posting this week. Here's the general outlook for the weekend:
On Saturday May 14th:
Artsy Nerds can enjoy Art on the Avenue on Bloomfield Ave. in Caldwell from 10am - 5pm, or a Preview performance of The Tallest Building in the World at Luna Stage in West Orange, which tackles the story of how the Twin Towers came to be (History Nerd Alert).
History and Nostalgia Nerds can also visit 9 Morris County museums and historical sites free of charge from noon - 5pm (a donation of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Interfaith Food Pantry). History Nerds who are also Nerds with Kids might want to meet some baby lambs and watch the hand-shearing of sheep at Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township from 11am - 4pm, at an event called Born to Be Shorn, which promises "hands-on activities such as weaving and spinning and [making] crafts to take home. The suggested donation is $3 adults, $2 seniors, and $1 children."
Movie Nerds, History Nerds and Multicultural Nerds can attend a screening at The Raconteur Bookshop in Metuchen of "Don't Burn It," Vietnam's submission for Best Foreign Language Film in the 2010 Academy Awards; the screening will be followed by a discussion with a star of the film who is also a Vietnam War veteran.
Villa Milagro Vineyards in Finesville invites Food Nerds to watch them hand-bottle wine.
Nerds who Love a Bargain should stop by South Orange Garage Sale Day from 9am - 3pm.
On Sunday May 15:
Festival Nerds can check out Maplewood MayFest from 11am - 5pm along Springfield Ave.
Music Nerds and Book Nerds who live near the Delaware River should make reservations at the legendary Deer Head Inn for the Clap Hands Bash--Celebrating the Poetry & Song of Tom Waits. Nerd Alert: award-winning Jersey poet BJ Ward and Tim Carbone of Jersey roots band Railroad Earth will both make appearances, among other talented musicians and writers.
On Saturday May 14th:
Artsy Nerds can enjoy Art on the Avenue on Bloomfield Ave. in Caldwell from 10am - 5pm, or a Preview performance of The Tallest Building in the World at Luna Stage in West Orange, which tackles the story of how the Twin Towers came to be (History Nerd Alert).
History and Nostalgia Nerds can also visit 9 Morris County museums and historical sites free of charge from noon - 5pm (a donation of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Interfaith Food Pantry). History Nerds who are also Nerds with Kids might want to meet some baby lambs and watch the hand-shearing of sheep at Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township from 11am - 4pm, at an event called Born to Be Shorn, which promises "hands-on activities such as weaving and spinning and [making] crafts to take home. The suggested donation is $3 adults, $2 seniors, and $1 children."
Movie Nerds, History Nerds and Multicultural Nerds can attend a screening at The Raconteur Bookshop in Metuchen of "Don't Burn It," Vietnam's submission for Best Foreign Language Film in the 2010 Academy Awards; the screening will be followed by a discussion with a star of the film who is also a Vietnam War veteran.
Villa Milagro Vineyards in Finesville invites Food Nerds to watch them hand-bottle wine.
Nerds who Love a Bargain should stop by South Orange Garage Sale Day from 9am - 3pm.
On Sunday May 15:
Festival Nerds can check out Maplewood MayFest from 11am - 5pm along Springfield Ave.
Music Nerds and Book Nerds who live near the Delaware River should make reservations at the legendary Deer Head Inn for the Clap Hands Bash--Celebrating the Poetry & Song of Tom Waits. Nerd Alert: award-winning Jersey poet BJ Ward and Tim Carbone of Jersey roots band Railroad Earth will both make appearances, among other talented musicians and writers.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Comic Nerd Alert: May 7
Holy oversight, Batman: We nearly missed Free Comic Book Day, happening TODAY. Click here to locate a participating store near you.
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