“Impact!,” curated by multimedia artist Tarik Mendes, is, like all ProArts projects, a survivors’ tale. It is an exciting show, and an illuminating show, but it is not a happy show. Then again, these are not the happiest of times.
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“Fresh Air”: The Artists of Elevator Have a Coming-Out Party at Hamilton Square
“Fresh Air” at Hamilton Square collects pieces from the Elevator crew, including photos, paintings, and fiber art.
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Film Star Terrence Howard Comes to Jersey City
Terrence Howard was spotted this morning on York Street filming a scene for the upcoming 10-episode limited dramedy series The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
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“Power Pop Trio Reunion” at Nimbus is Rebellious Fun
You’d have a hard time finding a show that’s as much fun as “Power Pop Trio Reunion,” at Firmament Gallery at the Nimbus Arts Center (329 Warren St.)
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Despite High Rents, Art Finds a Place in Powerhouse Arts District
Artists have always lived in the District, and many more have worked there, but the high price of real estate has made it difficult for an independent operator to open a gallery.
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Jim Fischer’s “Imagination” at Casa Colombo
Jim Fischer isn’t an abstract artist. Very little of the prior work he’s done is unsettling. But in “Imaginations: Serendipitous Reality,” his latest show, he pushes deeper into the murk and mist than he ordinarily goes.
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Downtown Music Studio and Jiu Jitsu Academy
Early this morning the music stopped for JC Studios when a fire destroyed much of the five story building the business has called home.
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Preservationists Alarmed by Renewed Effort of St. Peter’s Prep to Demolish Historic Buildings
Preservationists are sounding the alarm at St. Peters Prep’s renewed efforts to demolish two historic buildings in the Downtown neighborhood of Paulus Hook.
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Op Ed: Thursday Fundraiser to Marshal Jersey City Support for Ukraine
Jersey City Ukrainians and other residents have mobilized a massive fundraising effort supporting Ukraine’s battle for freedom and to help refugees.
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A Local Entrepreneur Wants to Make Buying Wine Easy for Regular People
Mark Censits wants you to leave his wine store, Cool Vines, confident you’ve bought just the right spirit for your needs. And he wants to make it easier.