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90 Million Years Back In Time with Field Station: Dinosaurs: 9 Minutes from Matthan

NO NOT JURASSIC PARK BUT FIELD STATION: DINOSAURS Have you have wonder what it would be like to walk among dinosaurs? Well... wonder no more, Field Stations: Dinosaurs got you covered. And with a two part adventure, I can assure you it was well worth the trips! According to Field Station: Dinosaurs it is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists to create a one-of-kind experience that's thrilling, educational and fun and is wild scientific expedition just minutes from New York City with over thirty life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that come to life thanks to the brilliant engineering of the world's leading roboticists and the imagination of their artists. Now the story of the dinosaurs is vividly presented in Bergen County's Beautiful Overpeck Park , on the banks of a scenic creek and surrounded by natural woods. Scientists have worked hard to ensure that the exhibition encompasses the l...

Official Selections Announced For The 5th Annual Churches Making Movies Film Festival

EMPOWER THE CHURCH-BASED FILM MOVEMENT OCTOBER 13-15, 2017 / $45-$100 Praise The Lord! The official selections of the Churches Making Movies Christian Film Festival (CMM) was announced Tuesday, July, 2017 to be held in Northern New Jersey, October 13-15, 2017, in which twenty (20) films are selected, beginning with the amazing keynote speaker, Sonya McNair , Former Senior Vice President of Communications for CBS News and red carpet vocalist, J. Nicole :   KEYNOTE SPEAKER Sonya McNair FEATURED RED CARPET VOCALIST J. Nichole NARRATIVE FEATURES Faith's Song , directed by Frankie Hutto/USA - A young girl's faith is tested, when her parents are suddenly killed in a car crash and she is forced to move in with relatives who are non-believers. Found , directed by Cody Pyper/USA - Found follows the story of Raymone Maye, a man who was living a careless and selfish life, but was completely transformed when God took hold of him and revealed His awesome power...

A Mayo Blues Blow Up and Grand Slam

A MOMENT TO REMEMBER   BLUES TRAVELER PROJECT GRAND SLAM   MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Saturday, July 15, 2017 8:00PM   W O W!! Grammy award-winning blues-rock group Blues Traveler certainly continues to chart new musical directions. Led by singer John Popper , Blues Traveler performed a mix of old and new melodies, drawing upon their 30 years as one of music's most popular live bands, the Mayo Performing Arts Center , Saturday , July 15 , 2017 , like I never experienced in all my life with a blended audience. Followed by the impressible warm up sensation Project Grand Slam , known as Robert Miller's Project Grand Slam, a New York-based Jazz Rock Fusion band with a twist of Classic Rock and Latin, which has earned over one million video views while defying genres, languages and geographic boundaries. Gashouse Radio says: "Robert Miller's Project Grand Slam deserves mentioning as among the best musical acts produced by American cult...

The Ultimate Comedy Show in New Jersey

NY KINGS OF COMEDY TAKE OVER MAPLEWOOD FULL HOUSE O H M Y G O D!! W H A T A N EVENING! I've never laughed out loud as hard as I did Sunday , July 9 , 2017 at The Woodland , Maplewood, New Jersey ! But, before I go there, allow me to began here. From the very moment I crossed the threshold, I knew I would have a good time. The overall space was decoratively on point with tables and chairs clothed and draped in black and white chair covers and table cloths, some trimmed in gold as each such table, such as where I was sitting Table 6, front and centered, were adorned with a sparkling glitter golden / white candle, while DJ Nix In The Mix entertained the incoming audience. The southern cuisine included: fish & shrimp, fish, wings, burgers, salad, green beans, potato salad and of course macaroni & cheese provided by Chef Rob Southern Supper Table . Hmm... I'm hungry! Vendors were also on hand and yes, of course alcohol was sold on the premises and the VIP patron...

31st State Fair Meadowlands

EIGHTEEN DAYS OF SUMMER FUN! STATE FAIR MEADOWLANDS   31ST ANNUAL EVENT MET LIFE STADIUM  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY JUNE 22 ~ JULY 9, 2017 Oh my goodness, food, shows, rides, valuable food coupons, kiddie-land, free daily shows and events, the raw God-given talent: "And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey", who can ask for anything more! Well... certainly not us! The State Fair Meadowlands is an event within  events that I love to enjoy! Wherefore, Sunday , July 2 and Tuesday , July 4 , 2017 , I was granted the amazing opportunity to review and Blog about this incredible annual event now in its 31st season.  In passing the seemly inconvenient, but necessary tight security, I knew in an instant that I would upgrade my media tickets to Unlimited Ride Hand Stamp on Sunday , July 2 and Fast Pass on Tuesday , July 4 to experie...