Jabbawockeez Mania continues on.... following up their much talked about performance at Stockton, CA with Gary V and Martin Nievera. Jabbawockeez will be hitting Jersey City by storm. Already much awaited by our Filipino and American Youth in our area. Ticket sales has been so hot that tickets might be sold out really soon. Tickets are available at www.scatproductionsnyc.com. MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Show Winner - Jabbawockeez will perform "LIVE" at this extravaganza. You have seen them win their way into the hearts of America, garnering 38 Million Votes at this Randy Jackson's TV Dance talent show. Now you will see them live......
Produced by SCAT Productions, the premiere concert producer of Filipino American shows, presents the
a fundraiser show starring Jabbawockeez benefitting Dorita Urrata's "Children's Chance" Foundation.
The event will be held on July 12, 2008 at 4PM at the St Peter's College, Yanitteli Center in Jersey City NJ.
The head liners are the Filipino American winners of the different National Talent Search Contests on American TV
including
* Jabbawockeez (Three of which are Filipino Americans - the gorup garnered 38 million votes at the final show)
winner of the MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew; "
* Melissa Reyes, first runner up of "The Pussycat Dolls Present:
The Next Doll" and
* Jaryd and Cara, Dancing with the Stars Champion
in the 10 & under category.
Other youth performers lined up are Dance Numbers from:
Part Time Models, Soul'D, Flo, Fr3sh Juniors, Major Definition (from Boton),
Rythmology, Project D, Sic, Culture Shock DC (from Washington DC) and School of Professional Dance;
and R&B crooner - Ciello.
Dorita Urrata of Children's Chance Foundation will be introducing
the current Filipino children Cherrie Mae and Jingle that will benefitted by this fundraiser
SCAT production would like to acknowledge the following for their support: Vincent & Eleanor Pardo, Marisse/Cosette Panlilio of MPE Entertainment, Bobby& Tonette Panlilio, Luis Pedron of Planet Philippines, Air Tabique,Cyrille Robes of SIGH Band, Ramon Legarda of Ole Production, Albert Ignacio/Ed Silvestre of Filipino Reporter, Amy Tuazon and Nel Castelvi and Ino & Val Rodriguez, Manny Agbanlog of Filipino Times and GlobalPinoy Magazine, John Ynayan of Newstar Philippines, Asian Journal, Philippine News, Filipino Asian Bulletin and Filipino Express.
Tickets are $35 at the door and Priority Seating for Pre-Paid Tickets.
The venue will be at the St Peter's College at the Yanittelli Center 2641 Kennedy Blvd.,
Jersey City, NJ 07306. Doors open at 3PM, Performances start at 4PM on July 12, 2008.
Tickets are available at www.scatproductionsnyc.com or www.myspace.com/scatproductionsnyc
email contact: events@scatproductionsnyc.com
and you can call for information and to buy tickets :
732 687 2413, 917 270 5800, 917 882 3426, 201 253 9405, 551 358 9670
Ticket outlets are: Perlas ng Silangan (Woodside, NY), Casa victoria in Jersey City,NJ, Wuzz up cafe in Bergenfield, NJ,Phil-Am foodmart & restaurant in Colonia, NJ and Topnotch in Jersey City, NJ
About Children's Chance:
Dorita Urrata is the founder of and executive director of CHILDREN's CHANCE, a non-government, non-profit foundation for children based in Connecticut, USA. Through the foundation she has reached out to thousands of impoverished children all over the world.
Its address is at 45 Proctor Street, Waterbury Connecticut 06706.
About SCAT Productions
SCAT Productions ( led by Executive Producers/Promoters:Cathy Uy, Satrick Uy and Rolando Abaquin ) is in the business of
promoting local and mainstream Fil-Am performers show casing them at shows like the recently concluded Phil-US EXPO 2008 in Jersey City starring Jaryd and Cara of Dancing with the Stars.. R & B singer Passion plus hosts of local talents..
Throughout the years, Scat Productions has produced successful concerts including:
Sarah Geronimo in Motion- 12 City Tour: September 15, 2007 held at the Hammerstein Ballroom,
MYMP with Geneva Cruz- July 21, 2007 held in Columbia University- NYC,
Southborder- Dec 18 , 2006 - Held in Columbia University NYC
Support our Youth and Filipino American Mainstream and Local perfomances at this event.
Portions of the proceeds from this event will be going to Children's Chance Foundation.
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Here are the bios of the local performers:
BIOGRAPHY | FR3SH Dance Company
Fresh from their California debut at Funkanometry SF's The Sockhop, FR3SH Dance Company is proud to be part of this special event. With the promise to provide each dancer: Formal Training, Frequent Performance, and Friends + Family, FR3SH Dance Company strives to build not only the confidence of each dancer but to inspire others through their love of dance, as well. FR3SH's auxiliary team- FR3SH Juniors was formed last year to serve as a vehicle to motivate and train dancers ages 10-17. Interested in joining the FR3SH Family? Auditions will be held at Paragon Ballroom on July 13th! Check www.FR3SHOnline.com for more details. WEBSITES | FR3SH Dance Company www.FR3SHOnline.comwww.MySpace.com/FR3SH_Dance
YOUTUBE | FR3SH Dance Company
Funkanometry SF's The Sockhop – June 21, 2008 | http://youtube.com/watch?v=3dbTfHmnHGw
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BIOGRAPHY | FR3SH Juniors
An important part of the FR3SH Family is their auxiliary team- FR3SH Juniors. Formed last summer to serve as a vehicle to motivate and train dancers ages 10-17, FR3SH Juniors learn the valuable skills and tools necessary to make it inside and outside the dance studio. Interested in joining the FR3SH Family? Check www.FR3SHOnline.com for more details.
WEBSITES | FR3SH Juniors www.FR3SHOnline.comwww.MySpace.com/FR3SH_Juniors
YOUTUBE | FR3SH Juniors
Prelude EC: Dance Competition - April 19, 2008 | http://youtube.com/watch?v=wnb-8x3Q3Pg
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Rhythmology started out with a group of friends that wanted to use dance as an outlet for enjoying themselves and having fun together. Five years later, Rhythmology quickly gained recognition through performing at various events in their surrounding community and recently won 3rd place in Prelude East Coast Dance competition this year! Rhythmology practice's in their own studio, Creative Image Studio in Bergenfield, NJ where they hold hip-hop workshops and classes every Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings! Come and dance with Rhythmology and learn from their directors with the hopes of inspiring others, developing leaders, and someday perform together! Feel free to talk to a Rhythmology representative and they will be happy to inform you on how you can be part of this amazing and talented group!
www.cistudioonline.com = Creative Image Studio www.myspace.com/rhythm_ready = myspace rhythm_ready@hotmail.com = Rhythmology email www.youtube.com/rhythmology = youtube webcrawl79@aol.com = Will Barrientos, Founder & Executive Director of Rhythmology, Owner of Creative Image Studio
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The Part Time Models is a freestyle dance crew that focuses on the fundamental styles that make up the roots of hip hop dance - bboying, popping, locking, house, and party grooves. The Models strongly encourage the individuality of the dancer, as each member has their own distinct and unique style. They seek to inspire other dancers to think for themselves as well as to think out of the box, while at the same time emphasizing the need to learn dance history. Above all, the Models stress the fact that dancing should always be fun and to dance is to become the music in physical form. Oh, yeah. And they look ridiculously good, too.
YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tAByOCUeD0
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Ciello (R&B Singer)
You might have recognized her when she performed during Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre (and won twice!), popular venues around the tri-state area, or winning several contests. This singer/songwriter, "Ciello" is one of the new upcoming artists to watch out for. Ciello's music is truly a singular experience, bringing forth optimism and honesty. Honing her talents at an early age of 8. Growing up she spent her after school hours at a local gospel choir which became one of her biggest influences.
At the age of 20, Ciello is an evolving artist striving to create a movement in the music industry. She is continually raising awareness in her community putting together fundraisers for charities like Bantay Bata; sending forth the message that anyone can make a difference. Ciello is ready to take charge putting her profound voice and soulful appeal to work so that everyone can share the strong vocals and rapture of her talents.
You can check her out on youtube.com simply searching for Ciello
Her myspace music account www.myspace.com/ciellorockzit
or Read up on her daily fashion blog www.eatyourclothes.com
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Project D started out as a group of young talented friends from all different parts of New Jersey. This team of passionate dancers started off as a "project" four years ago, first appearing for the 2004 Annual Semi-Formal at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Since then, under the guidance of Bernie Armendi, the team has grown into an ever evolving dance company that entertains, educates, and inspires others through their "dedication and devotion to dance." Project D has grown into an incredible family of young inspired dancers and continues to influence young individuals throughout the Tri-State area -- "passing inspiration to the next generation."
The Project D mission is to motivate and actuate all to embrace their potential, as well as to foster the infinite growth and improvement of its dancers – to teach individuals to move as one.
Cyrille Robes is the lead singer of the fastest rising Fil-Am rock/metal band from Long Island, NY, Striving in Greater Hopes (S.i.G.H.). At first glance, you wouldn't expect the petite frame of Cyrille to produce such a powerful and soulful voice, but then again she has grown accustomed to surprising people. Cyrille's melodic voice perfectly balances the heavy rock riffs of the rest of the band. With a new full-length album out entitled "Between Sin and Solitude", numerous shows and their ever growing fan base, there is nowhere else this group could go to but up. To know more about Cyrille and S.i.G.H., visit their sites www.myspace.com/sighband and www.sighrobes.com
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What comes to mind when you think of SiC? No, it isn't an illness, it's an ill approach: an approach to aspire, inspire, and create.. First starting off as 21D founded by Tim Rhee, the simple crew grew to be a company. Although they encountered endless performances and competitions with constantly changing members, nothing stopped them from pushing forth. SERCisCompany not only has gone through the toughest of obstacles, but also has surpassed the expectations of their own initial goals No doubt that they have their fun times, but when it comes down to business they're sure to satisfy the crowd. Be ready to witness the passion and intensity of the ever emerging group, SERCisCompany.
Website: www.serciscompany.com http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14410307876&ref=share
Opening July 18 in New York City at City Cinemas Village East
Luis Pedron:The Doorman shows raw emotions from the real people in the club scene.
How did you involve those club industry people to be part of your movie?
Wayne Price: Well, we invited some friends to come down when we were planning to
shoot the club scenes. Friends can be unreliable, and on our first night of shooting,
only 2 friends showed up at the call time. We only had an hour to shoot at "The Club,"
so we had to do the only thing we could - approach the real people, those actually on
line to get into the club. We told them very little, only that we were shooting a documentary
about the doorman at the club, whose name is Trevor. We asked them if they would mind
being on camera when they approach Trevor, and warned them that they might not let them
in. These non-actors actually gave us some of the best performances of the film, probably
because as you pointed out, their emotions were raw. They weren't sure if what we were
doing was for real, but they definitely felt the sting of being told they can't get in by Trevor
and reacted accordingly.
Luis Pedron: What is a famous doorman to do without a door?
Wayne Price: That's the question at the heart of the film. What is a doorman without a
door? If you literally want to remove the "door" element from the equation, what are you
left with? Just a man. I can't really tell you what a famous doorman is to do without a door.
You'll have to watch the movie and see. But I can say that the answer more has to do with
the famous question. What would any famous person do when their fame is gone? Especially
somebody whose fame is built on something so fragile.
Luis Pedron: How did you guys all collaborate in this film? I like what you have produced
and I was laughing throughout the whole movie. How did you get about producing a film
about the NYC Doorman?
Wayne Price: Thank you. If you laughed several times, then we all feel good about what
we created. Which was a truly different creative process than usually is involved in making
a film. It started with Lucas and I writing basically a treatment for a film about doorman who
is being followed by a film crew and loses his job. I think it was 7 pages. No dialogue. And in
retrospect, what was written and what ended up on film is light years apart - although the
same structure is still there. Lucas and I hired a camera man, Patryk Rebisz, and the three
of us showed up at Fashion Week one night to start shooting our movie. That was it. Lucas
was actually working there, and got us access - somewhat miraculously - to the backstage
area. We went in, and he became Trevor, talking to girls, etc. I had to tell them to pretend
like they all know him. They "got it" right away. Who says models are dummies? Anyway,
it was basically like that from day 1. Always keeping our knees bent, ready for anything. We
shot maybe 70 hours in total, which is pretty much like we were shooting a real doc. So the
hardest part came down to sitting with all this footage in the editing room and trying to make
the best story out of it that we could. Again, we followed our original script, but each little
scene we needed to progress the story ended up being maybe 20 minutes on film, and then
several more scenes were usually spawned from it. You can imagine our cutting room floor.
So the collaboration in production was about being on our toes with Lucas and Patryk, and
then in the editing room, it was about not losing patience through 15 cuts of the film, with my
producers Brian Devine and Jonathan Gray (both who are in the film) giving rounds of feedback
each time, and fighting about how long it should be. For nearly 3 years, Jonathan thought it
should be 20 minutes, while Brian kept believing it would work as a feature. Guess whose side
I took? Needless-to-say, after our last screening, Jonathan told me he loved it. Which was my
best compliment yet. As for your question about why a NYC Doorman... Why not? I guess it's
because these guys are all such funny characters. And foreign. Pretty much all of them are from
another country and speak with a non-descript accent. Perfect for Lucas, who is originally from
Argentina. And finally, Lucas had many connections to that world, which we called upon to get
the film made.
Luis Pedron: Is Trevor based on any doorman in NY?
Wayne Price: Yes, several. Fabrizio Brienza, who plays himself in the movie, was a real inspiration.
Just go out and watch some of these guys, and you'll know.
Luis Pedron: You really captured the rise and fall of a person who seems to be stable and powerful
but falls hard because he built his power on sandy ground. Is this what you have observed in people
around the party scene?
Wayne Price: I've personally observed this inflated-ego type of personality amongst people who
hang out with celebrities and attend the top clubs, etc. I guess I had my moment where I wanted to
be one of them, too. And then I realized that I always felt pretty shitty around them, and especially
after leaving. Because in reality, nobody there cares about you. They care about themselves, and
anything beyond that is just surface. I know it's cynical. I'm sure many people who go out in this
element have a great time. I think because we, as a society, hold celebrity and money on such a
platform, that being so close to it is something we all naturally strive for, even if our own realities
are so far from that. I think that's what's so intriguing about the doorman. Here's this guy who is
respected by the cream of society, those with fame and fortune. They pat his back, make him feel
good. And he, in turn, makes them feel good by validating their own sense of self, literally by escorting
them into the club, getting them a great table, etc. They need each other. However, as soon as the
doorman loses his platform and has nothing to offer these people, what does he have left? Trevor refuses
to let reality mess with HIS reality. Which is amazing to me. The guy falls hard, yet we hardly ever see
his facade crumble. He is determined to remain an important individual no matter what. And I think by
the time the movie ends, as awful as we may find him at the beginning, we grow to be endeared by him
because of this. Lucas Akoskin really captures this subtle characterization. He's an amazing actor.
Luis Pedron: What is the selling point of your film?
Wayne Price: I tell people it's about a nightclub doorman who loses his job and doesn't tell the documentary
crew following him. They usually cut me off right there and go off about doormen, how funny of a subject
that is, etc.
Luis Pedron: Your influence and connections in the music and party scene were evident in the film.
Please tell me how you got your friends and acquaintances to agree to appear on your film. Wayne Price: Great little experiment in making this film. I found that pretty much everybody, from the
richest of the rich, to the poorest, all want to be movie stars. The only people who we actually had
trouble getting in the film were the already established movie stars we approached! Everyone else,
like the club owners, club goers, bands, etc. all were very eager to be involved. Sure, we asked pretty
much every favor we could and then some. But in most cases, it was mutually beneficial. I have been
working with bands in NYC for years, shooting music videos and generally promoting them. I love music.
90% of the artists whose music is used in the film are friends of mine. Brazilian Girls, 311, Kudu, White
Rabbits, The Epochs... man, I'm so excited just by my soundtrack! But all these guys got to feel like they
were collaborating with me. I've personally told them that I shot scenes with their music in mind. In one
case, I was at nublu one night and having a drink with Aaron and Jesse from Brazilian Girls. I told them
I needed a theme song for Trevor, and in less than a minute, they were literally singing the theme song
acappella! Our end credits is 60% Thank You's.
Luis Pedron: How did your producer Brian Devine and your lead actor Lucas Akoskin get in the picture?
Wayne Price: Lucas was my roommate (still is). We wrote the script together in one afternoon at home.
Brian Devine was close friends of Jonathan Gray, our first real producer. We met him at Jonathan's house
at Sundance a few years back. He had a production company in NYC, and when he saw the first rough
cut of the film, he immediately got excited and pretty much told us that he was gonna release it. Three
years later, it's due in large part to Brian's influence and assistance that we have a feature film opening
in theaters.
Restaurant Review by: Luis Pedron and Antonio Alvaira
"What wowed us were numerous things including...."
Valverde Cucina Italiana is a great place to have your dinner at. As this new Italian Restaurant is perfectly located at 36-02 Steinway St in Long Island City NY 11101 (2 blks away from the R Train - Steinway St stop a few minutes drive from the 59 St Queens Bridge on the way to Manhattan), this a perfect spot to eat at after your Steinway St shopping spree or pre movie at the United Artist Moviehouses just a few blocks away within the Kaufman Astoria TV studios. The perfect location is not the only asset of this place. You will be delighted with the freshness of its ingredients and the impeccable delicate taste that you will experience with all of their entrees.
You will be welcomed by owners Johann Velverde, Ivon Leon and Chef Jose Hernandez. Inspite of having two other support employees the trio restauranteurs will personally be the one welcoming you with their hospitality - like family members welcoming you to their home. We enjoyed the experience as they educated us with their authentic Northern Italian cuisine that Chef Jose Hernandez has perfected. Owner Johann Valverde describes their style as "Cosmopolitan Milanese. Everything is balanced and light."
We were curious what he meant. (We allowed Johann to bring us their specialties.) First we were served with our appetizers of Home made bread served with EVOO ( Extra Virgin Olive Oil ), oh was the bread light, flaky and oh so buttery, almost felt like a perfectly baked dessert pastry. We were wowed by the table bread.... and that's just for starters.....
The appetizer came in a gorgeous mountainful amount of a salad called Scaglie di Parmigiano ($8.95) numerous slices of artichokes, a tall pile of wild baby arugula and shaved 18 month old Parmesian Cheese. This dish is very appetizing, you will love its lemony flavor, its fresh ingredients that all matches to give you a healthy reminder that says you should eat like this every day. The artichoke in the mix actually felt like it was the protein in your salad. Wow a perfect combination.
We were served with a Red Italian wine (Terrilogio Primitivo Puglia, Italy Zinfandel) the mellowness matched with our main course of Pollo Cardinale ($13.95) and Spaghettini Chatarea alla Bolognese ($11.95)
Our first main dish the Pollo Cardinale was with Chicken Breast with sauteed with Tomato confit, sage, cooked with homemade mozarella, Pinot Blanc with French beans, carrots and brocolli. The chicken was so fresh and tender which was delicately flavored with the tomato sauce with mozarella and Pinot Blanc plus the crunchy veggie sides. Usually restaurants wants to wow you with their food and overly flavors everything. But Cucina Valverde works differently and makes everything with a light flavor and titilates you with this difference and it works. Light and delicate is definitely in.
Believe it or not their Spaghettini Chatarea alla Bolognese was immaculate. This Spaghetti was with tomato (Italian San Marsano Plum Tomatoes) meat (beef) sauce that will make you gasp in extacy. As Filipinos we are used to Spaghetti that is sweet or too sour. At Cucina Valverde the Spaghettini Bolegnese has a balanced flavor (of the tomato sauce)layered with the beef and aldente pasta. Its very balanced nothing is overwhleming its all simply perfect like a great orchestrated art work.
Don't get us started with our heavenly Ricotto Cheese Cake ($4.50). The adjectives that came to us were calming, positive vibes, simple, satisfying.
So it was a great zen like experience eating at Valverde. What wowed us are numerous things including the cozy ambience, great value, generous serving, personalized service, home made taste, freshness of ingredients and simple balanced tasty flavor did I say its conveniently located? Seldom do you find a perfect restaurant in a new establishment. We guarantee that this is worth a trip to Long Island City in Queens New York City for you to travel to.
36-02 Steinway St (at 36th Ave) Long Island City, NY 11101
Daily 11AM - 10PM closed on Tuesday
Tel: (718) 786-2070
Subway: G, V, R to Steinway St N, W to 36th Ave
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Thriller Pic “Crazy Eights” Opens Wide on November 9
NEW YORK, NY– With four feature films completed this year, production partners James K. Jones and Patrick Moses have hit the ground running with their entertainment venture IKM Productions, a New York-based company focused on film, television, and commercial clients. IKM’s debut theatrical film, the thriller Crazy Eights (starring Traci Lords, Gabrielle Anwar and Frank Whaley), opens wide Friday, November 9th on 450 screens nationwide as part of “8 Films to Die For,” the highly anticipated series from After Dark Films. Lionsgate holds TV and DVD distribution rights for the film.
Crazy Eights, which follows six people at the funeral of a childhood friend,is the first theatrical release in a wave of new films IKM has produced. Other films under the IKM banner include thriller genre pictures Manslaughter and The Wreck, as well as the drama New York City Serenade, which premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.New York City Serenade stars Freddie Prinze Jr. (I Know What You Did Last Summer
