Author Archives: Summer Dawn Hortillosa

About Summer Dawn Hortillosa

Summer Dawn Hortillosa is a journalist specializing in arts and entertainment. Among other things, she is also an award-winning playwright, director, singer-songwriter and actress. Her work has been seen in The Jersey City Independent, The Jersey Journal and other publications.

Auditions for ‘Before, After and Always’ in Jersey City, NJ — Male, 20s

Posted on February 8, 2013

UPDATE: Exact performance times have been added to this post. My brand new three-part one-act, “Before, After and Always” is going to be part of the inaugural STAGEfest at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre! Here is my preliminary logo, designed … Continue reading →

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Published Articles 1/28/13 – 2/1/13; Creating Art, Music, Theater & Joy

Posted on February 1, 2013

This has been an excellent week for me. In fact, the past few weeks have been really nice. I’ve been collaborating with other artists — posing for two local painters, recording vocals for an up-and-coming rapper, being part of a … Continue reading →

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Published Articles 1/21/13 – 1/25/13

Posted on January 26, 2013

Check out my work this week. Not that much this week. We published on MLK Day and everything, but I just didn’t get a lot of responses from people to my interview requests, probably partially because of the weekend. Bummer. … Continue reading →

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Open Call for Artists, Dancers, Musicians & Other Creative Types for Women’s History Month Show in Montclair

Posted on January 26, 2013

So my homegirl, rapper Boshia Raejean, and WeInfinity are curating an event for Women’s History Month (March) in Montclair, N.J., and are searching for participants. WeInfinity Femininity will be at the Majesty Loft in Montclair, “with mostly female artists showcasing … Continue reading →

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Published Articles 1/14/13 – 1/18/13

Posted on January 19, 2013

This week’s fruits. Curiously more news than art. The Jersey City Independent: News: Razza Pizza Artigianale Puts Simple, Elegant Spin on Jersey Favorite Tachair Bookshoppe Hoping for More Live Performances, Community Events & Sales Records JC Man Charged with Possessing, … Continue reading →

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Day in Photos: 1/8/13: Armitage Gone! Dance, Keith Haring, Journal Square

Posted on January 14, 2013

So last week I had a magical day walking through Jersey City. First, I went on assignment and visited Mana Contemporary to meet famed choreographer Karole Armitage so I could write a feature on her company, Armitage Gone! Dance, which … Continue reading →

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Published Articles 12/26/12 – 1/11/13

Posted on January 11, 2013

Here are some recent articles I wrote. The Jersey City Independent: News: JC Author and Entrepreneur Empowering Women Through Chess and Strategies for Success Port Authority Offering 30 Free Days of PATH Train Service to Only Hoboken Residents After Sandy-Related … Continue reading →

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2012′s Top Hits: Featured news and art stories in The Jersey City Independent

Posted on January 11, 2013

So I’ve been with the Jersey City Independent for over half a year now and have accumulated a nice chunk of work. I love JCI’s commitment to great writing, thorough coverage and fresh look at local news. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

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Year in Arts: A Look Back at Visual Art and Theater in 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012

This was a great artistic year for Hudson County, and for me. It opened with my dramatic play “Secrets; Love” at the Downtown Urban Theater Festival in SoHo and Monroe Center for the Arts in Hoboken. In September, my one-woman … Continue reading →

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Published Articles 11/26/12 – 12/21/12

Posted on December 24, 2012

Here are some highlights from my past month or so of work. The Jersey City Independent: News: Jersey City Entrepreneur Wins $10,000 in Start Something Challenge with GreenShave Natural Shaving Cream Calendar by Jersey City Artists Helps Hurricane Sandy Relief … Continue reading →

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