On April 9th, we launched our new line of fizzy drinks to help fund our upcoming programs at the Reservoir. At Abake Books and Café, guests received samples of our latest creations and had the chance to connect with our mission. In partnership with the Jersey City Poetry Festival and local artists, we celebrated this milestone and look forward to continuing these collaborations with local businesses and cafés to help advance our work. Our mission is to uphold and preserve the

REED is a playful nod to the word read—because stories matter. Just as reading helps us understand the world and imagine new possibilities, REED is a place to share voices, ideas, and creativity.

Through its collaboration with The Interactive Poetry Garden ... The Hudson Scholar , a 100% student-run magazine, gains the opportunity to feature work from youth participants, amplifying diverse voices and creative expression. At the same time, submissions to the Poetry Garden are showcased in the magazine, giving emerging writers, poets, and artists a professional platform and exposure to the broader Hudson County Community. This interactive, two-way partnership strengthe

Date: First Day of Spring 3/20/ 2026 Photos & Videos by: Melida Rodas : A stroll in the Reservoir with Dawn & Melida Mapping out the Interactive Poetry Garden - REED Magazine

A National Project: 50 Poets Laureates - 50 States ... Melida Rodas - New Jersey

Martha Mooke is a Grammy Award-winning, pioneering electric violist/composer, highly regarded for her artistry, music advocacy, and innovative educational program

Bio Nathalie Kalbach is a self-taught mixed media artist, writer, and advocate for historic preservation, whose vibrant works explore urban subject matter through a fusion of paint mediums and collage materials. Her unconventional path into the art world began as a sanctuary from her former role as a paralegal, where she discovered the transformative power of art as a means of storytelling and personal expression. Based in Jersey City, NJ, Nathalie's artistic journey has evol

A message from: Ivy Huang, Gallerist and Curator at IMUR Gallery IMUR Gallery is honored to join the Jersey City Poetry Festival and Reed Magazine as the visual arts component of this multidisciplinary platform. Rooted in a shared belief in community, dialogue, and creative exchange, this collaboration reflects IMUR’s commitment to supporting emerging voices—particularly youth artists ages 14–21—by providing space, mentorship, and real-world exposure. By integrating visual ar

Previous Partnerships: in ASBURY PARK, NJ Color & Light Festival and PolyOne : Founder / Creative Director: Shawn Emamjomehm Color & Light Festival: Poetic ZEN Garden - Projections & Light Design - Logistical Team Member: Melida Rodas 2025 PolyOne is a multidisciplinary art and entertainment platform with a mission to harness the power of blockchain technology and the creator economy for the greater good Seeking to redefine the role of digital art, PolyOne promises to donat

BIO: Justin Garcia is a versatile guitarist, composer, and songwriter based in Jersey City, New Jersey. A sought-after session musician, sideman, and collaborator, Justin has contributed his talents to numerous releases across a variety of genres. As a first-generation Cuban-American, his music reflects a rich cultural heritage, blending the vibrant rhythms of Cuban Surf, the dreamlike textures of World Psychedelia, and the heartfelt melodies of Bolero. Justin’s debut full-le

First let us answer the question: Why is the magazine called REED? At first glance, a reed is just a simple plant, growing quietly by the water. But don’t be fooled—its power lies in its flexibility, resilience, and the life it nurtures. That’s exactly the spirit behind REED Magazine . In Taoist philosophy, there’s a saying: “The green reed which bends in the wind is unbreakable in a storm.” Reeds survive by bending without breaking—a perfect metaphor for the people, stories

River is the author of remembering (y)our light, a debut chapbook on honoring matriarchs and ancestors across generations, which was a finalist for the 2025 North Street Book Prize

The Running Dragon Poem concept was introduced to me by the late and brilliant Poet, Marie Ponsot, whom I had the honor of studying with at Poets House, NYC, in an intimate cohort as part of a selective Master’s program

The Jersey City Poetry Festival Presents: Nature Mandalas and Land Art as a STEM and Meditative Learning Experience : Join us at the Jersey City Poetry Festival for a family-friendly workshop where you can create beautiful mandalas using flowers, leaves, stones, sticks, and other natural treasures.

Sign up and be the first to know about this upcoming event: Cyanotype Workshop & Poetry at the Reservoir 🌿 Join us for a magical, hands-on cyanotype workshop at the Reservoir—where nature and art come together! All children & adults are welcome to explore the beauty of sun printing by gathering leaves, flowers, and natural textures to create their own unique blueprints. Later add a poem to your blue photography! Bring a stroll bag or basket to collect your materials, and com

Join us among books and the aroma of coffee, in a space where words rise, yet carry the weight of the world. This open mic invites poets, writers, and dreamers to reflect on what it truly means to be awake — in a time that calls us forward, gently or not so gently - but yes insistently. Here, the quiet power of the pen meets the courage to speak, to imagine, to bear witness. Whether you write, read, or simply listen, this is a gathering to honor the small revolutions of thoug

As we prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence , we invite residents of Jersey City to share their stories. We are seeking oral histories, personal memories, and community tales that reflect the spirit of Jersey City—stories of triumph, joy, resilience, the way things once were, and hopes for the future . Whether it is a family memory, a neighborhood tradition, a moment that shaped your life, or a vision for the generations to come, your voic

we invite all poets, writers, students, elders, artists, and community members to submit original work reflecting on America’s past, present, and future.

Family Day at The Museum of Jersey City History

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