Nat's Sidewalk Stories
Nat's Sidewalk Stories
Podcast Description
Nat's Sidewalk Stories is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the places, people, and hidden histories that make our neighborhoods vibrant. Join artist and storyteller Nat Kalbach as she walks the streets of Jersey City and beyond, uncovering the stories beneath our feet. Through conversations with preservationists, artists, community advocates, and local changemakers, Nat examines how our physical spaces shape community identity, how art captures neighborhood character, and how ordinary people can make extraordinary impacts. Nat's unique perspective as an artist who documents urban landscapes brings visual and creative dimensions to these place-based narratives. Whether you're passionate about historic preservation, creative placemaking, or simply love a good neighborhood story, this podcast will help you see your surroundings with fresh eyes. New episodes release on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of historic preservation, creative placemaking, and community engagement. Episodes explore how local art reflects neighborhood identity, featuring discussions on notable topics such as the establishment of historic districts, personal stories behind local landmarks, and the importance of civic involvement in community advocacy. For example, an episode includes a conversation with Charlene Burke about her impactful work in the West Bergen-East Lincoln Park Historic District.
Nat’s Sidewalk Stories is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the places, people, and hidden histories that make our neighborhoods vibrant. Join artist and storyteller Nat Kalbach as she walks the streets of Jersey City and beyond, uncovering the stories beneath our feet. Through conversations with preservationists, artists, community advocates, and local changemakers, Nat examines how our physical spaces shape community identity, how art captures neighborhood character, and how ordinary people can make extraordinary impacts. Nat’s unique perspective as an artist who documents urban landscapes brings visual and creative dimensions to these place-based narratives. Whether you’re passionate about historic preservation, creative placemaking, or simply love a good neighborhood story, this podcast will help you see your surroundings with fresh eyes. New episodes release on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
About This Episode
We explore how a century-old religious statue workshop transformed into one of Jersey City’s most intimate jazz venues while maintaining its creative spirit. Ted Chubb shares how The Statuary brings world-class musicians and neighbors together in a unique home setting.
Meet Ted Chubb
Ted Chubb is a trumpeter, educator, and co-owner of The Statuary with his wife Rachel. A Jersey City resident for 17 years, Ted teaches at Princeton University and has performed with jazz luminaries across the globe. His passion for making jazz accessible led him to transform their historic Heights home into a venue where audiences and musicians connect without barriers.
more info, show notes, links and pictures at https://natkalbach.substack.com/
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