 6:30am-8pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS  presents “New Works for a New Audience,” featuring paintings by Debbie Weber and etchings by Ran-D Melick. Weber expresses emotion and mood through the eloquent suggestion of the human form in motion. Melick’s new work is inspired by his experience engraving monuments, grave markers, and mausoleums. Curated by Beverly Sommer. Cosi Café and Restaurant, 545 Washington Blvd, 201-963-0533. Barrier-free Map
6pm-9pm JOHN MEAGHER ROTUNDA GALLERY features figurative and abstract paintings in oil and acrylic by visual artist Papa Gora Tall. Born in Senegal, West Africa, Papa Gora Tall’s work fuses the past with the future; the traditional with the contemporary, in a spirit of infinite simplicity that transforms daily living into spiritual awareness. City Hall, 280 Grove St, 2nd Fl, 201-547-5204. Barrier-free Map
 10:00am-3pm A SOUND START  invites you to the Grand Opening of our beautiful new studio! Drop in for free Kindermusik (newborn-5 years), Itsy Bitsy Yoga (precrawling babies), and Beyond Storytime (3-5 years) classes throughout the day, with snacks, crafts and free play in between. Call or visit our website for demo class schedule. 489 Jersey Ave, 201-200-1342 Map
11pm-2am GRIGORY GUREVICH STUDIO GALLERY presents “Brilliant Watercolors,” painted by the artist with his outstanding set of watercolor paints of his childhood. Some framed and some are not framed. And again - Magic Book for all who did not see it before! Special demonstration for children from 12pm until 2pm. 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, right buzzer. 201-451-4862 Map
11am-10pm RIA'S CAFE  presents Jim Legge Images. A delectable buffet of voluptuous images guaranteed to please the eye and taste of the most discerning gourmets and gourmands. Artwork by award winning Jersey City artist Jim Legge, The Daylight Gallery. With late morning music and song by David Jacobsen, and many more. 24 Mercer St, 201-915-0045 Map
4pm-8pm HABIB AYAT STUDIO  presents a Holiday Party! We'll have music, refreshments and of course fabulous artwork including cityscapes, abstracts, landscapes and more! Join the fun! FREE RAFFLE for one matted art print; drawing to be held at 7:30pm. See you there! 171 First St, 551-697-2131. Barrier-free Map
 4pm-? RAILROAD STUDIO,  downtown workspace bursting with photography, design, video, DJ's and live music, presents a local artisan holiday bazaar! Beverages and organic treats to be served with unconditonal love. Hosted by Sica and Kevin. 150 Newark Ave, #4R, 917-254-0573 or 201-788-4367 Map
 4pm-? JCTC & ARTS ON THE HUDSON present an Arts Extravaganza at CANCO Lofts! Don't miss this extraordinary evening of art featuring over 50 visual artists from the USA, Canada & Russia, an art auction, live theater, dance, magic and a surprise band that’ll keep you rockin’ till the a.m.! Free hors d'oeuvres & refreshments. 50 Dey St, 201-876-8686. Barrier-free. Map
5pm-2am LITM  presents “Little Wonders: an Exhibition of Small Works,” a collection of small treasures, tiny jewels, miniature delights. Featuring many artists and diverse mediums. All artwork may be taken home at time of purchase. 140 Newark Ave, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free Map
6pm-9pm LEX LEONARD GALLERY presents “Surface Changes,” curated by Tenneal R. McNair. Engage in a visual discussion about society’s ever-changing exterior – including things being built and others disappearing despite communal needs. Through fashion and graphics by Corey Fleming, and photography by Erik Mech and Bryan Warakomski, explore skateboarders’ lifestyles and life beyond the sport. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr, #2, 201-918-1518 Map
6pm-10pm NURADEEN  presents an opening reception for "PrimitiveMahama," new works by Darin De-Field. 483 Jersey Ave, 201-978-0874. Barrier-free Map
|
|
6pm-10pm SAWADEE THAI CUISINE  presents an opening for Joan M. Palmer, Steven Peabody and France Garrido. Palmer’s “Vulnerable,” from her Sunday Morning Selections, features works portraying the spontaneous and irrepressible feelings that are generated between man and woman. Peabody exhibits his transcendental paintings using symbols of reality and fantasy. Garrido exhibits intricate visionary and surrealistic collage/mixed media works. 137 Newark Ave, 201-433-0888. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-8:30pm CURIOUS MATTER presents recent work of Raymond E. Mingst. Mr. Mingst's latest work consists of black mandalas painted on maximum security prison blueprints. Mingst says of the work, “These drawings are penances of my own and imagined misdeeds, they're meditations and atonements.” 272 Fifth St, 201-659-5771 Map
7pm-9pm WORLD OF STYLE VINTAGE and BALANCE SALON FOR HAIR present The Christmas Spectacular! Who needs Radio City? Join us for a once in a lifetime experience that will redefine Spectacular forever! Snow will fall, fireworks will light up the stage and the Stylettes will perform dazzling high-kicking dances in fabulous vintage outfits and groovy hairstyles! 18 Erie Street, 201-324-2992 Map
7pm-9pm IMAGINE ATRIUM and OUTSIDE THE BOX PUBLISHING  kick off their new writer/speaker/artist/thinker series “Convergence.” Join us for a Q&A session and signing with acclaimed author Naomi Wolf, who will present her new book, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot. The book explores the warning signs of prior dictatorships and compares them to the current administration. 528 Jersey Ave, 201-451-4848 Map
7pm-11pm 919 GALLERY  presents Miru Kim, a photography series that portrays various urban ruins and underground spaces with a naked human figure inhabiting them. The artist blurs the conventional notions of photographer and model, since she does both, setting up the camera on tripod and self-timer. 150 Bay St, #919, 201-779-6929. Barrier-free Map
7:30pm-10pm THE POINTE at Port Liberte presents the Alan Quinn Jazz Band, part of the “JC Fridays Meet Your Neighbors Series.” Enjoy this horn, keyboard and bass trio while taking in The Pointe’s breathtaking view of the Hudson River, New York skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. 2 Chapel Ave, 201-985-9854 Map
7:30pm-10:30pm LINCOLN INN presents the Bryan Beninghove Trio, part of the “JC Fridays Meet Your Neighbors Series.” Experience one of the oldest restaurants in Jersey City, bringing culinary delights to the Heights for more than half a century, and enjoy the musical stylings of the area’s premiere jazz trio. (Free parking around the corner at 168 Griffith St) 13 Lincoln St, 201-659-8686. Barrier-free Map
8pm-9:30pm THE ATTIC ENSEMBLE presents "Seasons Readings!" Come spend a theatrical evening at the Attic Ensemble, Theater for a New Jersey City. Readings, songs, sing-a-longs and holiday cheer. Suggested donation $5. 83 Wayne St, 201-413-9200. Barrier-free Map
8pm-10pm RENATO’S, a hidden treasure in the back of PIZZA MASTERS, presents live music by acclaimed singer/songwriter Glen Coleman, part of the “JC Fridays Meet Your Neighbors Series.” Come discover the hot spot locals have enjoyed for years, and see what the excitement is about! (Free parking available at 33 Cambridge Ave) 278 Central Ave, 201-659-2232 Map
8pm-10pm JANAM INDIAN TEA SHOP presents an evening acoustic performance by the band 'Goodnight Bravado' and others to be announced on our myspace/janamteashop. There will be merch for sale to support the band. Acoustic shows follow every Sunday night in 2008 at 8pm!! 353 Grove St, 201-432-4TEA Map
8pm-11pm GRASSROOTS ARTS FACILITY presents an opening reception for visual artist Hiroshi Kumagai with live music throughout
the night. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr, 3rd Fl, 610-547-4986 Map
8:30pm-11pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS  presents “The Ukuladies!,” a sister act with a lust for life and its idle curiosities, featuring Genevieve (banjo uke, toy piano, flute, glockenspiel), Jimmy Lou (uke, violin, saw), The Nearly Reverend Mary (kazoo, cow moos), and Cousin Bunnie (tap, washboard, toy accordion, etceteras). Cowboy love songs, 1920's medleys, originals, unexpected treats! 8:30 & 10pm shows (50 min.). 1 McWilliams Pl, Roof, 201-915-9911, Barrier-free Map
10:59pm-11:01pm 58 GALLERY presents a viewing of “Ehullek Tragedies: Prequels and Nightmares, a Shameful Existence” by J.W. Fesken. 58 Coles St, 917-349-1693 Map |
