SPC to Hold Arts and Brazilian Festivals

Social Justice Program’s First Annual Arts & Music Festival Saint Peter’s College on Kennedy Blvd. inJersey City will hold its first Music and Arts Festival on Friday, September 26 from11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the College’s Roy Irving Theater. Internationally acclaimed recording artist Ruth Gerson will highlight the event. She will play her unique brand of folk rock from11 a.m.-Noon. Other musicians to perform include Jersey City’s Carol Lester – a recording artist with songs on TV, radio and film – as well as Paul Page and Bob Albrecht. The event is free. Due to the arrival that night of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, parking will be at a premium and attendees are urged to walk or utilize public transportation. For more information, call 201-915-4963 Brazilian Capoeira & Batizado Saint Peter’s College will host a Brazilian Capoeira and Batizado on Saturday, September 27 from1-4 p.m. in the College’s Yanitelli Center. More than 200 practitioners from more than 15 states and Brazil will participate in the Capoeira event. Capoeira is the 450-year-old Brazilian martial arts. The event will include performances, an “inauguration” for newcomers to Capoeira, Samba and Brazilian music and dance. Admission is free for students, faculty and staff. General admission for adults is $15.