The Loyal We host a musical fest at Maxwell's on Thursday night to raise money for Japan disaster relief.
When Kate Sikora stepped on the Maxwell's stage Thursday night, her performance had a little bit more of a significance than ones she's done in the past. Unlike other shows, Sikora, guitarist, singer and synth-sound maker for Loyal We, was performing with a purpose. In 2005, Sikora and Lindsay Lueders found their love for karaoke after they covered Debbie Reynolds' "Tammy" in front a group of Japanese youth. Living together as roommates, the two formed their band, Loyal We, and hit it big with their debut album, "Holmes," releasing in Japan last year. So when they found out about the magnitude-9.0 earthquake struck Japan on March 11, the indie pop group felt the need to do something about it. "It's really awesome that you guys and the …
Zog Sports held a kickball match that helped raise money for a local charity.
Most people haven't played kickball since their playground days, but on Thursday evening, the childhood sport was revived in Hoboken. For a good cause. Zog Sports held their spring championship playoffs, and eight teams were whittled down to two ultimate winners. Zog Sports is a recreational sports league for adults to meet, play and then share a drink afterward. They run leagues for wiffleball, bowling and soccer, among others. But what sets Zog Sports apart from other leagues is that each team plays for a charity of its choosing. When the team wins, so does its charity. It's all summed up in the Zog's tagline; "Play for your cause." "The only reason I play is for charity. I'm no good at kickball!" laughed Lauren Parisi, a player whose …
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Lounge 11 Bar & Restaurant
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Jamie Schuh
10:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2010
Thanks for the correction! Unfortunately I didn't get over to the other side of the field quick enough to catch the end of that match. more ›