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EXCHANGE PLACE
6pm-8:30pm PRO ARTS presents “Structure and
Time, Recent work by Matt Colagiuri and Roger Sayre.”
Join us for an Artist Reception for Structure and Time, a
Windows on Columbus exhibit, which pairs two artists
who use the photographic process in unconventional
ways to create meticulous and engaging work. Curator:
Eileen Ferara. 135 Greene St (at Christopher Columbus
Dr), 201-589-0470.
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GREENVILLE
5pm-8pm PROJECT GREENVILLE presents
“The 4th Annual Winter Wonderland Weekend.” Celebrate
winter with Project Greenville all weekend at our 4th
Annual Winter Wonderland Weekend Friday, Saturday
and Sunday December 5th, 6th & 7th! Featuring a
winter/holiday/new year inspired group art exhibit, tasty
local treats, make-your-own card station & neighborhood raffle…Bring a toy for our children’s toy drive!
128 Winfield Ave (between Ocean/Old Bergen Rd),
646-361-1858.
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GROVE ST / on & around /
9am-9pm JC CULTURAL AFFAIRS presents
“Mandalas.” Student exhibition of Mandalas curated by
Heidi Curko. City Hall, 280 Grove St
(Grove/Montgomery), 201-547-4333.
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12pm-4pm INDABA PHOTO AND INDIEGROVE
present “Indaba Photo @ Indiegrove,” offering professional headshot mini-sessions at Indiegrove’s location
near Grove Street PATH. Indaba Photo is a custom
photography service, specializing in architectural,
commercial and headshot photography. Indiegrove is a
coworking space for entrepreneurs to focus, collaborate
and grow. For info, visit www.indiegrovejc.com.
121 Newark Ave, 5th Fl (at Grove), 201-936-1475. 4
1pm-9pm FOURTH STREET ARTS presents “Le
Grand Bazaar JC.” Jersey City’s weekly Friday marketplace, featuring local entrepreneurs selling vintage
clothing, records, handcrafted jewelry, bonzai trees,
furniture, antiques, African art, and much more. A variety
of tasty food is also offered. New vendors weekly, please
join us! Limited seller space is available, so come join the
fray. Grove St PATH Plaza (Christopher Columbus Dr/
Newark Ave), 201-978-9672.
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5pm-8pm THE SHUSTER GROUP AND CURATOR JIM
PUSTORINO present “The Art Project at 109 Christopher
Columbus Gallery.” The Art Project promotes JC artists
while benefiting underserved teenagers with advanced
visual arts courses. Artists include Margaret Weber,
Glenn Garver, Eileen Ferara, Peter C. Emerick, Gail
Winbury, Deirdre Kennedy, William Stamos, Maria
Pavlovska, and Edward Fausty. 109 Christopher
Columbus Dr (Grove/Barrow), 201-795-2000.
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HAMILTON PARK / on & around /
7pm-10pm GP’S RESTAURANT & BAR presents
“Revival: The Ancient Art of Encaustic.” Christine Johanns
is a Jersey City native and entered the local art scene in
early 2013 with Encaustic artwork. Encaustic painting is
one of the world’s oldest art forms and means to “burn
in.” Please join us for her debut solo show of richly
textured abstracts and smooth, luminous pieces. 236
Pavonia Ave (Erie/McWilliams), 201-418-8800.
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7pm-11pm GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE
presents “Like When I Was New.” Artist Nyugen E. Smith
reflects on the history and uses of Grassroots Community Space to present work that responds to and are
inspired by this incubator of creativity. Smith is an
interdisciplinary artist and MFA candidate at the Art
Institute of Chicago. Treats provided by Heart N Soul
Catering.com 54 Coles St (3rd/4th), 201-500-LIVE. 8
8pm-11pm DANCING TONY AND LUCKY 7’S presents
“Shoot it at the Sun.” Montclair’s the Porchistas (8:50pm),
HudCo CD Release for “Shoot it at The Sun.” 13 songs
about outer space. JC inhabitants Adam and the Plants
lift off at 8pm, and The One and Nines (9:40pm) put us on
a steady orbit. Times are sharp, this is rocket science.
21+. 322 2nd St (at Coles), 201-418-8585. 9
THE HEIGHTS
7pm-10pm THE STATUARY presents “Arts & Music
in the Heights with Leni Stern African Trio.” The Statuary
presents West African inspired Jazz with Leni Stern
African Trio. www.lenistern.com 53 Congress St (New
York/Webster), 917-586-3957. 11
7pm-11pm YOGA IN THE HEIGHTS presents “The
Sight Of Music And Sound Of Beauty.” All new artwork by
Craig Mahoney, portraits and abstracts inspired by jazz
greats and more. Featuring live music from The Jack
Breslin Quartet and food from Soup Salad Sandwich 317
Central Ave, 2nd Fl (at Griffith), 732-654-2103. 12
JACKSON HILL
6:30pm-10pm THE BETHUNE CENTER OF
JERSEY CITY presents “Winter Gallery Exhibition
Opening.” Join us for an evening of Fine Art, film, Music,
Dance, and Spoken Word. Light refreshments will be
served. Gallery will be open at 9am, but reception &
events will not begin until 6:30pm. 140 Martin Luther
King Drive (Dwight/Fulton), 201-547-4565.
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8:30pm-12pm WINARD HARPER & MOORE’S
LOUNGE presents “Gala Jazz Jam Session.” Join World
Renowned Jazz Drummer Winard Harper for a Evening of
Cool Jazz. All Jazz musicians and singers are welcome to
join in on the Jam! Keeping Live Jazz Alive on the Hill!
189 Monticello Ave (Jewett/Belmont), 201-332-4309.
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JOURNAL SQUARE
12pm-4pm RASOI INDIAN CUISINE invites you to
come enjoy the Best Exquisite Indian Cuisine in Jersey
City. We have a full lunch buffet with the best Indian
Cuisine. While you are here, you can view the visual
artwork of local artists. 810 Newark Ave (Tonnelle/
Liberty), 201-222-8850.
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2pm-8:30pm EONTA SPACE presents “These
Foolish Things Remind Me of Ewe” This is a solo
exhibition of seventeen of Bayard’s crocheted mohair
sculptures and “anti-quilt” fabric paintings installed in
the Eonta Space gallery. The band Fist of Kindness will
also perform a colorful variety of music (5-7pm) while
wearing crocheted costumes by Bayard. 34 DeKalb Ave
(east end of DeKalb, side entrance) (at Van Reypen St),
201-536-1119.
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5:30pm-8pm HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE presents “Winter Wonderland Cookies.”
Celebrate this festive season with unique decorating ideas
for beautiful cut-out cookies, like the ones you see on
cooking shows. See children’s faces light up when they
create snowflakes, mittens and so much more and then
learn to decorate them! Ages 7+. Wear flat, close-toed
shoes for safety in the kitchen. Hudson County Community
College Culinary Arts Institute, 161 Newkirk St (Bergen/
Van Reypen), 201-360-4224.
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8pm-10pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents an
Opening Reception for “Women and Children First SUNDAYREBEL Art Show.” Mixed media prints inspired by
missions work in Uganda, Haiti, Honduras and Mexico. As
women and children are often the first affected in times
of crises, these works juxtapose those in need of
nurturing alongside those being nurtured. Special print
made available in collaboration with St. Joseph’s School
for the Blind. First 10 to arrive receive an exclusive print.
136 Magnolia Ave (Summit/Journal Square PATH
Station), 201-915-9911.
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McGINLEY SQUARE
6:30pm-1:30pm ST. PAUL’S CHURCH IN BERGEN
presents “Poetry at St. Paul’s.” Join four acclaimed poets
with Jersey City on their minds at historic Saint Paul’s
Church in the McGinley Square. Featuring: Patrick Rosal,
Rebecca Reilly, Laura Cronk, and Jackie Clark. Also
featuring the paintings of local artist Stephen Cimini.
www.stpaulsjc.org. St Paul’s Church In Bergen,
38 Duncan Ave (Bergen/Kennedy Blvd),
201-433-4922. 19
NEWARK AVE / on & around /
1pm-7pm SAIGON CAFE proudly presents the visual
art of Sharex Sinton. While there, experience the best
food of southeast Asian cuisine. 188 Newark Ave
(Jersey/Bay), 201-332-8711.
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7pm-10pm THE DISTILLERY GALLERY & ARTSPACE
presents “Blend: Artistic influence of mixed family and
heritage told through monochromatic colors.” Mixed
Media Art Exhibition, Curated by Kim Preston. www.
distillerygalleryjc.org. 7 Hutton St (Palisade/New York
Ave), 908-627-2021.
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4:30pm-7:30pm THREE LITTLE BIRDS
presents “Kids Happy Hour.” Join us for a fun and festive
celebration featuring caroling with the Saint Dominic
Academy Glee Club, a Rockette kids dance class with The
Sports Barre, music from Preschool of Rock, holiday
crafts for children and a visit from Santa himself. Check
our Facebook page for our schedule. www.facebook.
com/threelittlebirdsjc. 16 Erie St (Bay/First),
201-528-3212.
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4pm-8pm MFD GALLERY presents “Little Pictures.”
Affordable small artworks. Paintings, print collage, mixed
media, drawings and quilt art. Exhibiting artists: Jennifer
Roberts, Lucy Rovetto, Stephanie Romano, Aileen
Bassis, Peggy McGeary, Carlos Vasquez, Arline Jacoby,
and Eveline Luppi. MFD Gallery At Modern Family
Dentistry, 551 Jersey Ave (1st/2nd St), 646-468-2000.
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5pm-8pm GARDEN PRESCHOOL COOPERATIVE
presents “5th Annual Winterfest Celebration.” A special
celebration of winter for young children and their families.
This event will showcase children’s art and music.
Featured performances include a preview of Nimbus
Dance Works’ Jersey City Nutcracker, music by Michael
Browne Rockasorri, and more. Enjoy food, drink and other
fun-filled festive surprises. $5 suggested donation.
Grace Church Van Vorst - Parish Hall, 39 Erie St
(2nd/3rd), 201-659-2211.
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6pm-8pm E.TITTLEMOUSE & CO. presents “Haute
Blanche.” Haute Blanche is an all white feast of the senses
that will feature Haute Couture Fashion at E.Tittlemouse &
Co., handmade Jewelry by Reine de Blanc and Artwork by
Mark Finne. Come dressed in White. Decadents from
Sugar Supply JC and refreshments will be served.
246 Bay St (Erie/Newark), 201-434-8949.
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7pm-12am THE DOPENESS presents “Piersanti:
Planet Pop.” 2 rooms of pop art by Jersey City artist
Robert Piersanti. 332 2nd St (Coles/Newark),
201-870-7698.
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9pm-12pm PORT-O LOUNGE presents the visual art
exhibition, “Goliath,” artwork by Jerry Khan. Visual,
finance, religious themes, and playful work. 286 1st St
(Jersey/Newark), 646-509-3176. 26
NEWPORT
6:30pm-8:30pm PRO ARTS JERSEY CITY AND A
CONDOS presents a reception for “Five Artists-Five
Visions” at Goldsmith Gallery. Exhibit dates: November
24 to February 22. Features work by Fracesca Azzara,
Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Jessica Lenard, Vince Salvati and
Robert A. Schaefer, Jr. Curator: Ann Aptaker.
Goldsmith Gallery at A Condos, 389 Washington St
(1st/2nd St), 201-736-7057.
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POWERHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT
8pm-10pm CITYLIFE presents “Art Beats.” Enjoy a
chill evening with friends surrounded by art as you create
your own. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be Picasso to
participate! All levels are welcome. A local artist will
instruct as you paint away. $20 gets you a canvas, paint,
and a smock. Live music and refreshments. 125 1st St
(Provost/Warren), 862-251-3154. 28
THE VILLAGE
3:30pm-10pm PIG & PEPPER presents “Creatures,
Colors and Clay! Oh My!” Come explore the artwork of
students from Jersey City’s own St. Joseph’s School for
the Blind as they explore different tactile experiences
through the creative process. The kids’ event for craft,
story time and healthy eats begins at 3:30pm and the
evening reception with music begins at 6pm.
277 Newark Ave (3rd/Monmouth), 201-898-0252.
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4pm-8pm THE RAVEN GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE
presents “Holiday Cheepers.” Don’t miss our latest show!
Over 20 local artists bringing you affordable art for the
holidays! Shop local and get that special someone an
original piece of art, sculpture, unique jewelry, up-cycled
lamps, beautifully handmade hats or some painted
furniture! Hey, why not! 304 Newark Ave #1w
(Brunswick/3rd), 201-370-6771. 30
4pm-10pm MODERN SAGE presents the work of local
artist Lynda D’Amico in her special show, “Paintings of
Poem & Healing.” The paintings are script-written words,
inspired by Masaru Emoto’s work with water crystals.
Each piece is Reiki-infused, meant to attract the healing
power of words into your home. 351 2nd St (Monmouth/
Newark), 201-360-2318. 31
5pm-10pm MARY BENSON GALLERY presents
“Nostalgia.” Artist Beth Achenbach presents her new
solo exhibit. Do you remember a time when the hardest
decision you had to make was what candy you could buy
with the change in your hand? Come by this exhibit and
remember those moments through still life images and
portraits full of fun. 369 Third St (Brunswick/Colgate).
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6pm-8pm TEA NJ presents “December For Kids.” Every
Saturday morning, The Distillery Gallery opens its doors
to the young artists of our neighborhood. Local artists
teach students (ages 6-12) the study and practice of
contemporary art. We are excited to show the student’s
work at TeaNJ. Come celebrate their work! Curators
Gabriel Pacheco and Kristin J. DeAngelis. 262 Newark
Ave (Monmouth/2nd), 201-758-7105. 33
6pm-9pm GAIA STUDIO presents “The Exquisite
Truth: Solo Exhibit by Cathleen Parra.” The Exquisite Truth
is a series of self-portrait diptychs and triptychs by
Photographer Cathleen Parra, Parra’s images present an
imperfect body that is sensual and sexual, two powerful
natural human attributes largely unassociated with
certain body types. The series is a reclamation of self.
315 3rd St (Coles/Monmouth), 201-640-2713. 34
6pm-10pm IRIS RECORDS presents “Friday Night
Fish Fry: Soul Function & Shindig.” Nice people dancing
to soul music! Iris Records presents its first ever Friday
Night Fish Fry, a soulful shindig for nice people. Soulful
refreshment to be served as Resident DJ Michael
Ambrose spins the finest Northern Soul, essential R&B,
vital Jump Blues, and other musical surprises! Dress
well! Dancing encouraged! 114 Brunswick St (1st/2nd),
609-468-0885.
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7pm-10pm GIA GELATO & CAFE presents “Dreamscapes” by scratchboard artist, Dorian Monsalve. An
engaging series based on his constant awareness of
unexplored dreams. His dreams are detailed and
colorful, which he believes are continuously emerging
from his sub consciousness and the collective
conscious. Don’t forget Gia’s many delightful treats and
their ever-revolving 24 flavors of gelato! 281 Newark Ave
(3rd/Monmouth), 201-216-0555. 36
8pm-11pm SPACESHIP@BALANCE SALON
presents “Human Wreckage.” A one-man show of surrealist constructions. Collages brought into another realm of
consciousness. By artist Nicholas Attianese, curated by
house artist Vincent Minervini. Jacked up drag
performance by the legendary Zondra Foxx!!
353 2nd St (Newark/Monmouth), 201-369-7000. 37
24hrs THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW presents “Deirdre
Newman: Curated by Roger Sayre.” Newman’s work as a
decorative painter is often controlled and restrictive.
Here she exhibits patterns collected and created through
printmaking and collage: processes that force one to
lose some control. 158 Brunswick St (4th/5th St),
201-978-8939.
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WEST SIDE
12pm-6pm HENRY’S WOK presents an exhibition of
visual art. Come join Henry’s Wok, a neighborhood
Chinese Restaurant with a full bar that offers General
Tso’s Chicken, Fried Rice, and many other typical dishes.
Henry’s Wok will be hosting the visual artwork of local
artists on JC Fridays. 354 West Side Ave (at Grant),
201-354-8211.
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11am-4pm ART + DESIGN ASSOCIATION, NJCU
presents “ADA Holiday Fundraiser.” The students of the
NJCU Art Dept would like to invite our community to our
holiday fundraiser where we will be offering photography,
drawings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, paintings,
illustrations and more. All proceeds go to support the
students and the Art + Design Association. Visual Art
Building, New Jersey City University, 100 Culver Ave (JFK
Blvd/West Side Ave), 201 200 3214.
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8pm-2am THE PARK TAVERN presents “A West
Side Story / Music - Comedy - Art.” Featuring The
Sensational Country Blues Wonders (Not your father’s
blues - more like your grandfather’s - if he was a preacher
in a Mississippi Baptist Church). Stand-Up by West
Side’s own Rich Kiamco. Art by Joe Zappa-Costa, Keisha
Wallace, Howard John Arey, Ray Schwartz. Curated by
Gaye Dunstan, Mira Prinz-Arey. 575 West Side Ave
(Communipaw/Roosevelt), 201-434-9253. 41
EVENT LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2014
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Orange numbers correspond with map locations.
Visit us at www.jcfridays.com for more information, including
accessibility options & volunteer opportunities!
Art House Productions, a Jersey City-based performing and visual arts nonprofit, presents JC Fridays. JC Fridays is a quarterly event, held four times
a year at the start of every season: March, June, September, December. The next JC Fridays will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015.
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THIS FESTIVAL OR VOLUNTEERING IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN JERSEY CITY! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT [email protected]
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