Author David Goodwin will be discussing his new book, "Left Bank of the Hudson: Jersey City and the Artists of 111 1st Street" at Word Bookstore 123 Newark Ave just steps from the Grove St. PATH. Goodwin spoke with the Jersey Journal's Terrence T. McDonald and his research and the history of stops and starts in the Powerhouse Arts District and the amazing history of the 'original art house' at 111 First St. Johnny's long heard rumors about the old warehouse there, and how one Lloyd Goldman did everything in his power to bring it down. But what do we know, these are just the rumors told over beers and coffee in the PAD. Perhaps Goodwin will delve into some of the seedier history of the old P.. Lorillard Tobacco Co. warehouse.
Goodwin will also be back at Word for another round of Q & A on his book Oct. 15 at 2pm as part of the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour.
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Showing posts with label word bookstore. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
You have to love Loew's
What a grand building and shame on our mayor for behaving like a ten year old in a tantrum over the way he treats it. It must be saved, preserved and in local, caring hands.
Word Bookstore continues a string of great guests brought to Jersey City including Stephen King, Amy Schumer and last night Bryan Cranston.
First off, if you are a fan, he is one of the most delightful, sincere and funny guys Johnny has ever seen give one of these talks. In the Q & A afterwards there were questions from the crowd and some from actors. He spent maybe TEN minutes each answering young actors questions with what, if Johnny were an actor, he'd have appreciated. He's kind of an everyman as explained in his new book, A Life in Parts. He didn't just set out to be an actor, he's had several regular guy jobs which may help ground him. You'll find out in his book he was even a murder suspect for a while (he didn't talk about it other than to bring it up, then he tapped the book LOL).
Couple things -- Johnny has not watched Breaking Bad so if you have he hopes he's relaying a couple stories correctly. #1 the hardest scene he said he ever ever did and it messed with him for a few days was a scene where a young lady was having an heroin OD on a bed and Walt was watching it all unfold and he said for about 5 seconds he could picture his own daughter, about that age, in that situation. Not that his daughter did drugs but that's SOMEBODY'S daughter and as a father he saw her as his for a quick moment and said it put the zap on him.
The pizza on the roof scene. He told them there was no way he was getting it on the roof (They had one pizza) so they told him to do what he could. He said it wasn't like a regular pizza either, it was a super large pizza and he never thought it would land on the roof. NOW, that being said and fanbases being fanbases you can imagine what STILL happens to the house in Albuquerque New Mexico, people film themselves throwing pizzas on the roof. The couple who owns that house is older (they didn't tell them what EXACTLY the show was about) but they can't go up on ladder everyday to pull down last night's pizza. So it sits. And sits. And rats come. The city has been working on a solution about putting a security guard outside because the neighbors, they do complain.
Such a wonderful evening all around. Thanks Loew's and thanks Word!
Word Bookstore continues a string of great guests brought to Jersey City including Stephen King, Amy Schumer and last night Bryan Cranston.
First off, if you are a fan, he is one of the most delightful, sincere and funny guys Johnny has ever seen give one of these talks. In the Q & A afterwards there were questions from the crowd and some from actors. He spent maybe TEN minutes each answering young actors questions with what, if Johnny were an actor, he'd have appreciated. He's kind of an everyman as explained in his new book, A Life in Parts. He didn't just set out to be an actor, he's had several regular guy jobs which may help ground him. You'll find out in his book he was even a murder suspect for a while (he didn't talk about it other than to bring it up, then he tapped the book LOL).
Couple things -- Johnny has not watched Breaking Bad so if you have he hopes he's relaying a couple stories correctly. #1 the hardest scene he said he ever ever did and it messed with him for a few days was a scene where a young lady was having an heroin OD on a bed and Walt was watching it all unfold and he said for about 5 seconds he could picture his own daughter, about that age, in that situation. Not that his daughter did drugs but that's SOMEBODY'S daughter and as a father he saw her as his for a quick moment and said it put the zap on him.
The pizza on the roof scene. He told them there was no way he was getting it on the roof (They had one pizza) so they told him to do what he could. He said it wasn't like a regular pizza either, it was a super large pizza and he never thought it would land on the roof. NOW, that being said and fanbases being fanbases you can imagine what STILL happens to the house in Albuquerque New Mexico, people film themselves throwing pizzas on the roof. The couple who owns that house is older (they didn't tell them what EXACTLY the show was about) but they can't go up on ladder everyday to pull down last night's pizza. So it sits. And sits. And rats come. The city has been working on a solution about putting a security guard outside because the neighbors, they do complain.
Such a wonderful evening all around. Thanks Loew's and thanks Word!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Bryan Cranston will be appearing at Loew's October 11th
Loew's Theater in association with Word Bookstore will be presenting Bryan Cranston who is talking about his new book, well a press release well written is a job half done:
Join WORD Bookstores at the beautiful historic Loew's Jersey Theatre for the launch of A Life In Parts, a coming-of-age story and meditation on creativity, devotion, and craft from Bryan Cranston, beloved and acclaimed star of one of history's most successful TV shows, Breaking Bad. Hear Bryan discuss and read from his poignant, intimate, funny, and inspiring memoir with acclaimed TV and entertainment critic Alan Sepinwall (HitFix).
Johnny will be there, he thinks Mr. Cranston is a very intense actor with a really broad range. Can't wait. You get a book along with the ticket, not too shabby!
Join WORD Bookstores at the beautiful historic Loew's Jersey Theatre for the launch of A Life In Parts, a coming-of-age story and meditation on creativity, devotion, and craft from Bryan Cranston, beloved and acclaimed star of one of history's most successful TV shows, Breaking Bad. Hear Bryan discuss and read from his poignant, intimate, funny, and inspiring memoir with acclaimed TV and entertainment critic Alan Sepinwall (HitFix).
Johnny will be there, he thinks Mr. Cranston is a very intense actor with a really broad range. Can't wait. You get a book along with the ticket, not too shabby!
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Don't forget kids, Amy Schumer tonight at Word Bookstore
Tonight comedienne Amy Schumer, star of screen and teevee, will be promoting her new book, "The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo." If her antics at B&N in NYC the other night are any indication, this could be a fun fun night at Word. Do you have YOUR tickets?
Word Bookstore is located near the corner of Grove St. & Newark Ave. in downtown Jersey City.
Word Bookstore is located near the corner of Grove St. & Newark Ave. in downtown Jersey City.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
One of the funniest comics around is coming to Jersey City!
Amy Schumer will be coming to Word Bookstore on Newark Ave., to promote her new book, 'The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo" which is a series of essays from Schumer. The event is August 17 at 7pm and tickets are not on sale yet. Contact Word on their website for more information.
Word as you'll recall has also hosted Stephen King and actor Nick Offerman.
Word as you'll recall has also hosted Stephen King and actor Nick Offerman.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Where do you get your coffee fix Jersey City?
Because according to the Village Voice, Jersey City has some pretty darned good coffee houses around town.
The Village Voice decided to leave dreary old Manhattan and come to the good side of the Hudson River in search of great coffee houses. They listed the "Top Ten Coffee Shops in Jersey City and Hoboken." The ones they listed in Jersey City?
9) WORD Bookstore, 123 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
8) Tea NJ, 262 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
7) Sam AM, 112 Morris Street, Jersey City
5) The Warehouse Cafe, 140 Bay Street, Jersey City
2) Dames Coffee Espresso Bar, 581 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
1) modcup coffee, 479 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Mea culpa, Johnny is enjoying a cup of joe this morning from the Warehouse Cafe and that great Intelligentsia coffee they serve. He's also been to four coffee shops on this very list. Now he's going to try the other two.
Make sure to check out the article as they have great little factoids about each place and you can also find out where those top coffee houses in Hoboken are. Coffee, the true vitamin C.
The Village Voice decided to leave dreary old Manhattan and come to the good side of the Hudson River in search of great coffee houses. They listed the "Top Ten Coffee Shops in Jersey City and Hoboken." The ones they listed in Jersey City?
9) WORD Bookstore, 123 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
8) Tea NJ, 262 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
7) Sam AM, 112 Morris Street, Jersey City
5) The Warehouse Cafe, 140 Bay Street, Jersey City
2) Dames Coffee Espresso Bar, 581 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
1) modcup coffee, 479 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Mea culpa, Johnny is enjoying a cup of joe this morning from the Warehouse Cafe and that great Intelligentsia coffee they serve. He's also been to four coffee shops on this very list. Now he's going to try the other two.
Make sure to check out the article as they have great little factoids about each place and you can also find out where those top coffee houses in Hoboken are. Coffee, the true vitamin C.
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