Teen Art showcase project greenville

spring rummage sale St. Matthews Church Barrow Mansion

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Spring Rummage Sale!

Feb 23-24 and March 2-3
(10:00-4:00 on Saturdays, 12:30-3:00 on Sundays)

Clothes, Books, Furniture, Toys, Housewares, Furniture all at discount prices.

St. Matthew's rummage sale has been serving the downtown community for over 30 years.

Don't forget to try some of Andy's famous pot roast or Diane's homemade baked goods!

85 Wayne Street, between Jersey and Barrow. 

Contact Paul Ellis (gupert.mcsportstien@gmail.com) for more info or to make donations.

stmatthewsjc.org

JC Fridays

Find your favorite opening, event, music  gig or party
the weekend of March 1st 2013  on JC Fridays.com
the citiwide celebration of art and culture.
Maps with detailed description in many stores and businesses.
Put together by Arthouse Productions

Dollar Store Divas, art opening

Concerto Verdiano at Casa Colombo

GIUSEPPE VERDI'S 200th anniversary celebrated by IECC at Casa Colombo of Jersey City,  in collaboration  with the Italian Consulate of Newark, NJ,  Several young opera singers will perform works by the master, followed by lasagna and wine!

March 10, 4 pm,
suggested donation $15

Casa Colombo at 380 Monmouth street. Jersey City

snowball is here

snowball at arthouse

weekly open mic at Bright Side

best open mic in Jersey City!
THURSDAYS  at Bright Side Tavern, Bright Street x Monmouth, downtown JC.
9 - midnight
O come all ye Singer/Songwriters, Poets, Rappers, Spoken Worders and Comedians to Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright Street, Jersey City, every Thursday night at 9 pm! Sign up by email: loneotter@gmail.com or at the bar at 8:30 pm! Be There!

Join us this Thursday at our first open mic of the new year and start 2013 off on the right foot. Get on stage and share your words! This event will be a wonderful meeting of creative minds. Poems, songs, monologues, short stories. Thursday is the night to put it out there!


Art House Productions presents
THE ART HOUSE
Performance Series & Open Mic
Featuring Poet
EPUNTO
Hosted by
BETH ACHENBACH
Thurs, Jan 3 * 8pm * $5

Jerry Saltz at Fish with Braids

jerry saltz in Jersey City

Fish with Braids Gallery

not your world end alternative holiday bash

at CREATIVE GROVE artist & mad designers in Jersey City:
rain, wind and shine
end of world day is not supposed to be a smooth day, as you know..

DJ Jesse with electronic holidaze,

the upcycled super creative holiday bottle lights by Peter Wasinger,

Project Good Love with homegrown organic spice blends,
local foods (Taste of India, Honey Bakery, El Chilangfo Tcos)
Crop circle jewelery in brass and crop circle art,
lots of stone, wire and bead jewelery,
mad fashion
Funky City Baby hats and accessories
Fish with Braids Gallery
Zahar art,
Habib Ayat art
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSS4rnpN5KvUbQuLEQUswdnXeqmMDpJhBOexqLt8-cBFprULE3o
Bojana!!

handknitted and crocheted scarves, headbands, wrist warmers,
Lego tree ornaments
LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL

ace case andy williams xmas special

homeless memorial day Jersey City

Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corp.

www.gsecdc.org

Contact:  Joanne, 201-209-9301, volunteer@gsecdc.org

HOMELESS MEMORIAL SERVICE, Friday, December 21, 1PM

National Homeless Memorial Day is December 21, the First Day of Winter and the Longest Night of the Year.  A coalition led by Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corp. (GSECDC) will hold Hudson County's Fourth Annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day commemoration at 1:00PM.  It is an Inter-Faith Service to honor the memory of homeless neighbors, friends & loved ones who have passed away from causes related to homelessness, to raise awareness that people are still living and dying on the street and to assist the survivors.

The service will take place at Church of the Incarnation, 68 Storms Avenue, in Jersey City, and everyone is invited to attend and share remembrances. 

In addition, assistance would be appreciated in any of the following ways:

·                 Forward names of deceased Homeless individuals.

·                 Hold a Winter Warmth Drive to gather contributions of warm SOCKS, THERMALS (bottoms), HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES to be distributed to the Homeless.

·                 Bake & bring COOKIES for the reception & the bagged meals.

·                 Help before & during the event -- make sandwiches, put together bagged meals and make gift bags -- Friday December 21, 9am to 3pm

·                 Invite Homeless Neighbors and Friends to attend.

·                 Spread the word about the Memorial via any and all social media, email, etc.

Anyone who may be able to participate, a little or a lot, is urged to contact GSECDC, at volunteer@gsecdc.org, or 201-209-9301.  Thank You!

hiliday party, website launch jackson hill

The Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District will be hosting a 

holiday party  and website launch 

on December 14, 2012 from 3pm until 8pm.

 Come out and mingle with fellow business and property owners from the district. 

99 Monticello Ave, Jersey City

4th street ball at City Hall

THE 4TH STREET BALL AT CITY HALL 2012 

COME ON DOWN !!!!

We would like to invite you to the 4th Street Ball at City Hall - a party we throw to give back to everyone who supported us throughout the year.

This Friday December 14th 2012 - @ City HAll 280 Grove Street -  6PM -> 10PM

A laid back and loose affair - where Black Tie Creative attire is encouraged.  - $100 prize to the best dressed 

Also an opening for the Month Long Art exhibit in the Rotunda Gallery - the theme is Sacred Geometry - the show was curated by Cara Christopher - it looks spectacular - check it out on Friday or until January 18th.

A really nice spread of Food is being prepared by the fine folks at PJ Ryans who are also hosting an after the ball shin-dig starting around 10:30pm - they are at 292 Barrow Street

We also have the great guys from the JC Home Brew club coming by to serve samples of their creations.

Inside the Chambers will be an Improv Orchestra and Live Art 

Come hang out - say hello - meet some peeps - bring whoever you like - 

There will be much rejoicing - 

Eat, Drink and Be Happy at the Ball !!

a Path home, NJCU exhibit closing reception

NJCU Gallery invites you to… A Path Home Closing Reception We will be holding this reception at the Visual Arts Gallery on Wednesday, December 12, at 6 PM. For further information or directions to the gallery, please visit our website here http://www.njcu.edu/Visual_Arts_Gallery.aspx

“A Path Home: Visualizing Trauma and Healing” examines how photographers are depicting the aftermath of trauma. Featuring the work of over 20 photographers, the exhibition proposes a revision of the typical representations of war trauma with work that challenges the way we view the after-effects of war. Curated by Deborah Jack and Cristine Posner.  The artists in this show are members of the Society for Photographic Education. Visual Arts Gallery 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment. (201)200-2467

Community cultural awareness with Jazz

community awareness series,
Jazz at the Miller branch library, Bergen Ave x Clinton street,
Jersey City

dec 15
dedicated to Billie Holiday

8 pm

Another Man's treasure special event

Stop by the AMT Showroom this upcoming Thursday, December 13th for an all day holiday shopping event, no appointment needed.

109 Brunswick Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ
(btw 1st & 2nd)
1pm-9pm



"Vintage rarities and designer creations from the likes of Schiaparelli, Chanel, Lagerfeld, Courreges, Sonia Rykiel, Valentino, Givenchy, Lanvin, Missoni and more! Plus fragile forgotten treasures from the late 1800's to 1940's!"

Hamilton Park Tree lighting

HPNA Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Join Us!  Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, 5-8pm!

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association

Invites You To Join Us For Our

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 5 - 8 pm!

Santa Claus is coming!

Musical merriment provided by the

McNair Adademic High School Choir

immediately following the tree lighting!

For more information please contact: hpnajc@gmail.com

Xmas concert at Casa Colombo

alternative holidays

the alternative holidays style at the independent artist market
at Grove street, all December Fridays:
Grove Street Plaza, 3-9 pm
Jersey City

repurposed bottles as sculptures with solar lights illuminating and to purchase,
LED lights,
Lego ornaments,

local independent designers, art, food.
Handknitted hats or headbands, mosaic art, street art,
clothing, vintage, steampunk metal works, candles made in Jersey City!
home made jams

LOCAL
- the unique scene of artists in Jersey City manifested at
the Creative Grove artist market


music: Deejay Pastiche with his electronic holiday version..

Food: Indian, mexican taco,  Russian bakery,
           French patisserie

Victory arts drawing rooms hurricane update

Hurricane Sandy damage has temporarily closed the Drawing Rooms! You can help or get info here 2012 was a wonderful year for Victory Arts Projects. Our Rainbow Thursdays program teaching drawing and painting to developmentally disabled adults has been going on since May, and this October we launched our new art space, Drawing Rooms. We are committed to the belief that the creative impact that comes from making and experiencing the Visual Arts is vital to our communities.

Get the Rainbow Thursdays Artists Calendar! Support the program and get a book of wonderful artworks to enjoy all year! Available on Amazon - find out more or order the book at www.rainbowthursdays.org

Creative Black Friday Grove

Shop at the Art Mall, the artists independent all local source for gifts, crafts, clothing, jewelery, ART, home accesaories, local food goodies, ideas and smiles.

There is a super special with 20% off this black one day only,

Black friday at CREATIVE GROVE! Participating vendors are:
Fish with Braids
Funky City Baby
Diana DiRaimo with steam punk Jewelery
Evil Kitten Accessories

photos courtesy of Andrew Miller, journalist for JJournal

Think global shop LOCAL.
Grow your immediate local economy.
We represent: "Made from scratch"
and "Made in Jersey City"

Bergen Lafayette Morris Canal Thksgvg dinner

JC's 16th annual toy drive call for toys

The mayor Jerramiah Healy and the mayor's action bureau are organizing the 16th annual toy drive,
to give toys to families and children in need. to families that lost their homes and all.

Those wishing to donate NEW toys (ages 1-10) 
can bring the toys to 

-Creative Grove artist & designer  market  Grove Street PATH plaza  on Fridays Nov 30  and Dec 7
 to a toy drive tent,  hours 3-9pm

-to the Mayor's action bureau at City Hall, 280 Grove street
 monday through friday 9am - 5pm by Dec 14th

thanksgiving feeding, a community that cares for families

JC Sandy relief volunteer info

please visit this link to find out where volunteers are needed, 
updates and all:

http://www.facebook.com/JerseyCitySandyReliefVolunteers

turkeys for families offered by Steve Fulop

On Saturday November 17th our team will once again be distributing free Thanksgiving Turkeys to Jersey City families.

I recognize that these are tough economic times and many have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, but there is no reason that every family shouldn?t be able to have a family thanksgiving together. This year is our largest distribution of 4000 turkeys so there shouldn't be a request that is not met.  If you are interested in picking up a free large turkey to help for your thanksgiving please fill out the form below and someone from my office will be in touch with you. One turkey per family please, if you are an organization looking for a larger quantity, please call me directly at 732-895-7379

Please fill out form below. http://stevenfulop.com/steven-fulop-thanksgiving-turkeys

Sincerely
Steven Fulop

Public Library mobile version

BOOKMOBILE TO BE IN FRONT OF MAIN LIBRARY FOR 1 HOUR

WHILE CLOSED DUE TO STORM REPAIRS

JERSEY CITY, N.J.   November 14, 2012 – Hurricane Sandy left her mark on the Main Library in Jersey City in the most lingering way: Receding waters in the basement left destruction in its wake amidst typical developing problems such as mold. Hence, the need for $1.4 million in repairs, according to Helena Ruman Associates, the architectural firm for the Jersey City Free Public Library.

To the rescue: The Bookmobile!

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 15^th, the Bookmobile will be stationed in front of the Main Library (472 Jersey Avenue) for one hour each day, Monday through Friday, from 

4 to 5 p.m.

“The damage from this hurricane has not stopped me from doing all I can to make sure repairs are done as soon as possible,” said Library Director Priscilla Gardner. “Rest assured, every effort to re-open the Main Library is being done, from contacting FEMA to working directly with city officials and our architect to fast-track our remedial plans.”

Patrons can return library materials (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs) from the Main Library at any branch, including the Bookmobile, when they are due. If that is not possible, all library materials gotten from the Main Library that cannot be returned during the Main Library’s closure can be brought back when the Main Library re-opens. All fines for those particular library materials will be forgiven.

For the latest on programs, events, and special announcements please follow the Library on Facebook or Twitter at Jersey City Free Public Library. Visit us on the web at  HYPERLINK "http://www.jclibrary.org"  for all information on the Library, including all press releases in The Press Room. 

Moon Fire Tower art salon at Fish with Braids

MoonFire Tower Art Happening

When:  Thursday November 29, 2012.  6-11 PM  One Night Only Show, Performances at 9 PM 

Where:  Fish With Braids Gallery, 190 Christopher Columbus Blvd., Jersey City, NJ

Sculptor Bryce LeVan Cushing brings the largest collection of his work to date to Jersey City, New Jersey on Thursday November 29, 2012.  Cushing is known for his modern figural mosaic sculptures that are part Schnabel and part Gaudi.  He has shown extensively in Europe including last year’s 20th Anniversary of the Barcelona Arts Association show, The Barcelona International Art Fair, and the Drap Art Festival.

In the United States Bryce LeVan has shown coast to coast many times and currently is focused on shows in the New York City market.  As a performer under the moniker MoonFire Tower the artist's career stretches 20 years to the beginning of the Earl Dax phenomenon, when the pair performed together in the mid 90's at MFT's Camp Squirt.  Guests on that show which toured venues in the East Coast were:  Joey Arias, Sherry Vine, Enya Buttox, Raven O, K-Tel and the Dumsta' Players, and many others.

MoonFire Tower Art Happenings are traditionally rich with multimedia and this installation at Fish With Braids (190 Columbus Blvd, Jersey City, NJ.) is no exception.  The Joey Arias inspired MFT collage drip painting series will be on display for the first time.  Also being debuted are Cushing's Rock River Rings from Vermont.  These chunky semi-precious sterling rings are being designed for Camp Squirt alumni.

Jersey City Art Star Uta Brauser will show her fashion as she teams up with MFT for this epic event which will be hosted by Pussy Faggot regular Needles Jones.  Needles and MoonFire go back 20 years and the evening is sure to be a throwback to the mid 90's Don Hill culture.  MFT will be rocking a set of performance art written by NYC playwright Justin Sayre.  The untitled piece is a collaboration exploring Cushing's troubled childhood full of sexual abuse in the Christian church.  This will be the world premiere of the punk rock mini musical.

These are exciting times in the life of modern art.  Bryce LeVan Cushing is dedicated to bringing back to the NY area the energy of an earlier age inspired by Hoffman and Warhol.  During the 90's MFT mentored with Hunt Slonem and Christopher Makos and is directly influenced by the factory sensibility.

For More Information about MoonFire Tower Art Happening please call 802 289 1663 or email brycelevancushing@gmail.com

www.brycelevancushing.com
www.fishwithbraidsblogspot.com/

JC Library Amnesty week

AMNESTY WEEK EXTENDED UNTIL MAIN LIBRARY RE-OPENS

JERSEY CITY, N.J.   November 15, 2012 – While in recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the Jersey City Free Public Library acknowledges that its loyal patrons are in recovery too.

Therefore, fine amnesty will be extended the full duration of the Main Library’s closing.

All fines, library materials (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and damaged books are now forgiven during this time period of Main Library emergency closure. Library Administration requests that all library materials be returned, and they will be credited to the borrower without any fines.

Amnesty Week had been designated for this week only (Saturday, November 10 – Saturday, November 17) prior to the devastation experienced at the Main Library from Hurricane Sandy.

The Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, has been closed as of 12 noon, Friday, November 9, 2012, due to residual flooding damage in its basement from the 

storm. Library Director Priscilla Gardner has been focused on securing the necessary FEMA funding and contractors for work on the $1.4 million remedial project, as per the report by the Library’s architect, Helena Ruman Associates.

For the latest on programs, events, and special announcements please follow the Library on Facebook or Twitter at Jersey City Free Public Library. Visit us on the web at  HYPERLINK "http://www.jclibrary.org" www.jclibrary.org for all information on the Library, including all press releases in The Press Room.