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February 2020
Features: Inherited Sentiment Opening
Mille Kalsmose and Caroline Silverman revisit fleeting memories and past experiences through the use of tactile materials. Family structures and notions of home appear throughout their practices. Using fiber-based materials in different ways, both artists explore the sentimentality of textiles. Join Kalmose and Silverman for an opening reception of their Features installation, with refreshments and music. The artists introduce their works, shedding light on their exploration of fiber-based materials and themes relating to the past and family. Some works on…
Find out more »Debra Devi: Live in the Parlour
Debra Devi is a blues-rock guitarist and singer/songwriter who blends pop, rock, jam and Americana into memorable songs flavored with her masterful guitar playing. Devi's upcoming EP, A Zillion Stars Overhead, includes Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule) on bass and Rob Clores (Jesse Malin, Black Crowes) on keys. Recorded by John Agnello, mixed by Sylvia Massy, the EP will be released in spring 2020 on True Nature Records/DMM. “Devi references the ‘70s with an understated retro vibe,” notes Hardrock Haven, “but…
Find out more »Walter Parks & Swamp Cabbage: Live in the Parlour
LEAP YEAR CELEBRATION Fresh off tour. Walter Parks & Swamp Cabbage featuring accordionist Rob Curto. Walter Parks, longtime guitarist sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, joins accordionist extraordinaire Rob Curto in melding Southern US, European and South American musical influences. Their self-described “swampalachia” style re-imagines the soundtrack to the building of America wherein traditional hollers, reels, spirituals, work songs and hymns are all manifested in a contemporary way.
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The Art of the Curators, the personal artwork of Pro Arts Jersey City curators
PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release Pro Arts Jersey City announces: The Art of the Curators, the personal artwork of Pro Arts Jersey City curators Curated by Michael Endy – Co-President, Pro Arts Jersey City Dates: March 1-29, 2020 Location: Village West Gallery, 331 Newark Avenue, Jersey City Opening Reception: Sunday March 1, 2020, 1-3PM Hours: weekend, 1-3PM; weekdays by appointment (201-656-3408, robinsonholloway@gmail.com) JC Fridays Event: Friday March 6, 7-9PM Professional Development Event: Curator/Artist panel discussion, Saturday March 21, 1-3PM Jersey…
Find out more »Yoga @ Art House
Yoga at Art House – Feb. 11-Mar. 10, 2020 from 6:30pm-7:30pm Join Allison Stovall for Yoga @ Art House – A Pay What You Can Weekly Yoga Program in the Art House Gallery. For more information, please contact Allison at allisonstovallyoga@gmail.com, Instagram: @allisorrigby The Art House Gallery is located at 262 17th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Art House is a fully accessible space.
Find out more »Backroom Broadsides
Backroom Broadsides is a spoken word series curated by James Ruggia & the Riverview Neighborhood Association. PARLOUR ROOM OPENS AT 7:30 PM OPEN MIC STARTS AT 8:00 PM OPEN MIC FOLLOWED BY THE TWO FEATURED READERS FREE EVENT!! (Open mic readers have between 3 and 5 minutes to read depending on the number of writers who sign up!) The two featured readers are: Buttered Role, an artist that works in multiple different mediums which include poetry, performance art, painting and…
Find out more »The Akin Backbeat: Live in the Parlour
Jersey City bassist Craig Akin leads his new soulful power trio, The Akin Backbeat, featuring upright bass, electric guitar, and drumset. Craig is an adventurous and playful bassist with over 25 years experience in jazz, blues, funk, soul, and motown. After 4,000 gigs around the country and abroad, he is a proud JC local planting roots in the notoriously diverse culture. Expect to hear slinky, infectious originals by Craig spotlighting the upright bass as a melody making instrument. Furthermore, the…
Find out more »JC Fridays
JC Fridays began in the summer of 2006 and is a seasonal arts festival in Jersey City, New Jersey presented by Art House Productions. JC Fridays features art events that take place in restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces in almost every neighborhood of our great city. All events are free and open to the public. As one of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is abound with visual and performing artists of all types,…
Find out more »Paintings by artist Cara London at the new Gallery at the Park in Union City
WHAT: Paintings by Cara London at the new Gallery at the Park in Union City Art opening and exhibition WHERE AND WHEN: Gallery at the Park, Park Theatre, 560 32nd St., Union City, New Jersey Opening reception: Fri. March 6 (6-10 PM); Sat. March 7 (12-4 PM); Sun. March 8 (12-4 PM) Cost: Free Website: ParkTheatreNJ.org/gallery Contact: gallery@ParkTheatreNJ.org Gallery hours: Fridays 12-9 PM; Saturdays 12- 4 PM; Sundays 12 - 4 PM; and by appointment UNION CITY – The Gallery…
Find out more »Open House at the refurbished Park Theatre in Union City
WHAT: Open house, with art gallery opening and sneak preview of current refurbishment plan of the Park Theatre in Union City, New Jersey hosted by Executive and Artistic Director John Lant. There will be live musical performances at the open house with tours of the theatre, refreshments and food by local vendors, along with the grand opening of the 2nd floor art gallery, the weekend of March 6-8. 2020. WHERE AND WHEN: The Park Theatre, 560 32nd St., Union City,…
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