The Art House Gallery Presents “Heretics and Renegades”
Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director Meredith Burns and Gallery Director Andrea McKenna) is thrilled to present “Heretics and Renegades,” a dynamic group exhibit curated by Andrea McKenna.
Running from Saturday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 24th, An artist talk is scheduled for Sunday, November 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The gallery will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
For private viewings, appointments can be made by contacting
gallery@arthouseproductions.org.
The exhibit features work by Paul Andress, Michael Bettinger, Deniz Eyüboğlu, and Jada Fabrizio.
“Heretics and Renegades delves into the intense inner worlds of four visionary artists, each driven by a rebellious, subconscious dialogue that fuels their
beliefs about reality and self. Through abstract forms, experimental techniques, and striking imagery, they invite audiences to step beyond the familiar into a realm where intuition leads, sparking introspection and transformative thought.”
unconventional creations,” says Gallery Director Andrea McKenna. “These artists transcend traditional boundaries, confronting themes like chaos and order, light and darkness, freedom and constraint. Their bold, provocative works challenge societal norms, pushing viewers to question long-held
Large print materials and tactile, descriptive tours are available upon request. For more information, contact Andrea McKenna at gallery@ arthouseproductions. org.
If You Go Heretics & Renegades To November 24, 2024 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302 201-579-0532 info@arthouseproductions.org
T-BARK FOODS
Delicious Dirty Water Hotdogs
Every Friday-Saturday& Sunday Stephen Gregg Park, Bayonne
HUDSONAPPENINGS
Mayor Fulop & Redevelopment Agency Introduce Ordinance to Establish New Cultural Arts Special Improvement District to Boost Jersey City’s Arts and Culture Vibrancy and Economic Endurance Centre Pompidou x Jersey City, Loew’s Theatre, and Other Landmark Projects Drive Journal Square’s Revitalization
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority (JCRA) will introduce an ordinance at tonight’s City Council meeting establishing a new CulturalArts Special Improvement
District (SID) to further Jersey City’s ongoing commitment to being a leading cultural and economic hub. The selffinancing district will serve as an anchor for the Journal Square Arts District, consisting of a newly renovated historic Loew’s Theatre, the development of an Art Walk, Centre Pompidou x Jersey City, and other pillar projects.
As part of the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, the proposed SID aims to enhance and support the area’s cultural vibrancy and economic potential with the development of mixed-use projects. To start, the ordinance establishes 85,000 square feet of indoor space at 808 Pavonia Avenue for
the development of a museum, gallery, educational, recreational, and other cultural arts space for the future home of the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City.
When Mayor Fulop introduced the proposed $21 million budget to the City Council and community meeting, he highlighted a conservative budgeting approach, initially projecting the SID would generate $1 million in revenue. However, updated estimates indicate that the SID will yield closer to $2 million in revenue, reinforcing the sound fiscal planning.
“Our vision of reviving Journal Square is now a reality as we witness one of Jersey City’s most remarkable renaissances, with growth that is not only expansive
but is thoughtful and smart, prioritizing our residents and communities above all else. This marks an important step in building a vibrant and sustainable Jersey City. These new buildings benefit from proximity to this investment, and as a result, we believe they should participate in making this a reality financially,” said Mayor Fulop.
With the Fulop Administration’s commitment to reviving Journal Square’s arts and culture vibrancy, the city anticipates a significant economic boost and sustained community benefits, especially for small businesses within the district. The Cultural Arts SID concept was envisioned to address the projected substantial rise in property
values, permanent job creation, and increased visitor spending in the neighborhood.
It will substantially contribute to local businesses by increasing foot traffic and visitors to the area and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
The new Cultural Arts SID will cover approximately 1,300 lots and properties - with exemptions for rent-controlled units, properties with four or fewer units, and condominiums - allowing the SID to focus on properties likely to benefit from cultural activities and increased foot traffic in the area. A special assessment of properties within the district will promote the economic and general welfare of the district Cont’d on page 5
with this coupon, not valid in combinations with any other Discount, Sale or Promotion
HUDSON HAPPENINGS
Cont’d from page 3 Cultural Arts District and the city. It will overlap with the Journal Square SID to foster collaborative growth and support for the cultural sector across Jersey City.
To establish the Cultural Arts SID, the City of Jersey City has satisfied the following criteria:
A special assessment will be collected and directed to the district management corporation, which will support the SID’s mission to nurture the district’s growth and sustainability.
Public Interest: Creating this SID serves the best interests of both Jersey City and the community by bolstering cultural tourism, employment, and economic activity.
Benefit to the District: The designated area will benefit from being recognized as a Special Improvement District, with a focus on cultural enrichment and economic vitality.
District Management Corporation: An administrative body will be established to oversee and deliver services benefiting businesses, employees, residents, and consumers within the district through the development of the new Cultural Arts Space.
Under the ordinance, an Art Walk will connect Van Ripen Avenue to John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the PATH Station. A second reading is planned for December 11 to ensure sufficient notice to all affected property owners.
River View Observer Serving Hudson Since 1998
Supporting the Arts for information & Advertising rates 201-349-4336
EVALUATION
BAYONNE-600 Broadway 201-455-2649
KEARNY179 Kearny Avenue 201-428-9242
NORTH BERGEN-8421 Bergenline Avenue 201-758-7853 www.wisehearing.com
https://www.instagram.com/ famousfurs/
Let us repair your Fur Jacket or Coat before the cold weather arrives call for an appointment
BAYONNE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS “THE WOLVES”
The Wolves is set in an indoor soccer facility. This slice-of-life dramatic comedy gives insight into the complexities of the modern day teenager. “They gossip about each other and support each other through tough issues. Girls call each other out on offensive language and, in the same breath, fall into stereotyping. Often, these varied conversations cross lines so intricately that the audience has a hard time separating them, but the mile-a-minute, overlapping dialogue makes it feel more authentic.”
-LEO Weekly
The play, DeLappe’s first, was immediately successful. In 2015, it received the American Playwriting Foundation’s first Relentless Award. The play was a 2015-16 finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. In 2017, the play returned to OffBroadway with a limited engagement at Lincoln Center’s Mitzie Newhouse Theater, for which it won an Obie Award in 2017 for Ensemble work. The Wolves was also a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “For a timely play about a girls’ high school soccer team that illuminates with the unmistakable ping of reality the way young selves are formed when innate character clashes with external
challenges” (“Finalist: The Wolves, by Sarah DeLappe.” The Pulitzer Prizes). Widely lauded as a play that captures an authentic representation of the voices of teenaged girls, The Wolves has also been included in American Theatre’s top 10 list of the most-produced plays from 2018 to 2020. This play as good as it is, does come with Parental Warning... Parental Content
Warning: The Wolves play includes strong adult language and content. The storyline is very provacative, yet relevant to high school audiences. This production is not appropriate for children under 13
The Wolves is set in an indoor soccer facility. Each scene depicts the nine teenage girls who make up the Wolves, a high school soccer team, conversing while they warm up before their game each week.
In most scenes, the team is going through a stretching routine led by #25, the team captain, or doing practice exercises. The girls sometimes continue their gossip from the previous week, bringing up new developments or related topics.The first scene opens with discussion of the
senten cing of an elderly participant of the Cambodian genocide, and conversations stem from there. Overlapping dialogue illustrates an atmosphere where each group of girls have their own, specific conversations while still chiming in on the main topic. These spin-offs include global politics, social gossip about each other and unseen characters, their bodies, their coach’s obvious hangovers, their desire to play soccer in college, and speculations about the new girl, #46, who is
a career-ending injury, which forces #46 to step up. She excels, and is even scouted along with two other girls while the rest watch enviously from the sidelines. #14 expresses her anger towards #7 about her neglect during the ski trip and being left with a strange guy (#7’s boyfriend’s friend). They fight, and end the day on a terrible note.
homeschooled and new to the area.
Their conversations are often inappropriate and cause conflict amongst the teammates. #00, the goalie, suffers from social anxiety attacks and runs outside to vomit before each game. #46 slowly begins to fit in and most girls seem to grow more comfortable with each other as the season progresses.
A ski trip taken by #7 and #14 before the second-to-last game leaves the team suffering from injuries and internal drama. #7 suffers
Tragedy strikes before the final game, which causes #00 to break down in the stadium at night, but also overcome her anxiety. The teammates assume among themselves that the others will ditch the game and they will have to forfeit. However, all of the other girls except #14 come to the stadium one by one, allowing them to play, and they grieve the recent death of #14 in a car accident. As they rally together, Soccer Mom suddenly approaches them, giving them a delirious speech about her late daughter and how the team have banded together in spite of everything, leaving everyone speechless. The team joins in their chant a final time, before Soccer Mom returns with a bag of oranges for them.
If You Go
Alexander X O’Connor
Auditorium
Bayonne High School
November 22 7pm
November 237pm
November 24 2pm
Tickets $10 Students
$15 Adults
Tickets available at BBOED.ORG
HUDSON HAPPENINGS
Free Rabies Clinic for Residents’ Dogs and Cats in Bayonne, in Front of City Hall
on Saturday, November 23 residents.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the City of Bayonne will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in front of City Hall. The location was moved in 2021 from 16th Street to the City Hall exterior, where the building’s second floor overhang will provide shelter in the event of inclement weather. City Hall is located at 630 Avenue C, between 27th and 28th Streets.
The clinic will handle dogs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and cats from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The clinic is only for dogs and cats owned by Bayonne
The clinic will not vaccinate any other kinds of animals.
All animals brought to the clinic must be on a leash and accompanied by an adult who will place the animal on the examination table. All cats must be in pet carriers. Owners must clean up after their animals. A licensed veterinarian will administer the vaccine at no charge. Unleashed animals and pets unaccompanied by adults will not be admitted. Pets must be four months of age or older to participate in the clinic.
Dog and cat licenses must be renewed by Friday, January 31,
2025. A late fee of $5 will be added to the license fee, beginning Monday, February 3, 2024.
Residents with questions about licenses, rabies, and the clinic should contact the Registrar in the City Clerk’s Office at 201-858-6029.
Bayonne Division of Recreation Breakfast Club to Visit “Activate” in American Dream Mall!
What is Activate?
Enter a game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problemsolve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Team Building
The Division of Recreation will provide transportation to and from American Dream Mall.
If You Go
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 10:00am. Bus will depart at 8:45am. The cost for Activate is $20.00/club member. Club members only permitted on the trip.
Collecting hats, scarves, and gloves for needy children: From Educators to Innovators, a local charity, is collecting hats, scarves, and gloves for local needy children. They have placed a collection box for that clothing in the Bayonne City Hall lobby at 630 Avenue C. Hats, scarves, and gloves can be deposited in the box through November 30. Distribution will take place in Fitzpatrick Park, 26th Street and Avenue C, at a date to be announced by the group. Pictured left to right: Lisa Bowen, Alicia Rosario, Mayor Jimmy Davis, Susan Armstrong, and Kayla O’Connor.
Available to cater parties 932 Broadway, Bayonne 201-823-2717
To register: - https://register.capturepoint.com/ CityofBayonne
“The Breakfast Club” – a club for children and young adults, ages 12 and older, who may need encouragement and guidance in social settings.
Thhe New Jerssey Real Estate laws have recentl y chang ed how business is done! There have been so many changes in the way Real Estate transactions are handled –it can be very confusing and a little overwhelming. Our agents are trained to help you understand and feel comfortable that you are being represented properly.
We look forward to the opportunity to assist you with your goals in Real Estate. Whether it’s selling or buying a home, increasing your portfolio, or placing new tenants in your property … we are ready to provide you with a high level of service and a smooth transaction! Our office has been serving the Hudson County communities and the surrounding areas with pride for over 18 years – and we want to share our expertise with you!
Please call our office for an
Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone
Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony Set for Tuesday, November 26, on Broadway
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone/ Special Improvement District (UEZ/SID) will hold its annual Broadway Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. The lighting will take place at Lance Corporal Stanley Kopcinski Park near 19th Street and Broadway. The park is an outdoor special events space that is located on Broadway in front of the 19 East apartment house. A stage will be set up across Broadway from the park. For the ceremony, Broadway will be closed to traffic from 19th Street (Vinny Bottino Way) to 20th Street. No Parking signs will be posted from 19th Street to 20th Street on both sides of Broadway.
The 2024 ceremony will be dedicated to the late Brian Ahern, a dedicated Public Works employee and community activist who passed away this year. UEZ Coordinator Jacqueline Farber said, “Brian Ahern assisted with the tree-lighting ceremony every year and helped make the program a success. We will always remember his great contributions to the City of Bayonne during the holiday season and at special events throughout the year.”
At the event, entertainment will be provided by various student singers and musicians. There will be performances by the Bayonne High School Jazz Band, Kids Piano Studio, Henry Harris School, and Artist Avenue. The Bayonne Hockey Team has volunteered to help at the ceremony. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available, sponsored by the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). Santa Claus will participate in the program. Pictures with Santa will take place at the end of the event. A free, trackless train will offer rides on the street. An ice-skating rink will also be set up.
Mayor Davis concluded, “The City of Bayonne and the UEZ would like to invite our residents to come to this fun event that kicks off the local Christmas season. We look forward to seeing you on Broadway on Tuesday, November 26.” River View Observer Serving Hudson
Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection Honors Native American Heritage Month
The HCCC Foundation Art Collection is Proud to Exhibit Over 100 Works of Art About the Native American Experience.
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Art Collection is proud to honor Native American artists and celebrate their work during National Native American Heritage Month, which takes place in November.
The HCCC Foundation Art Collection features over 100 works of art by Native American and Indigenous artists, in addition to dozens of prominent works depicting Native Americans and the Native American experience. The pieces of Native American art are included in the more than 2,000 original works in the Collection permanently installed in all HCCC campus buildings.
To arrange a free tour to see these remarkable works by Native American artists, along with any of the other 2,000+ works at Hudson County Community College, please email Dr. Siegel at asiegel@ hccc.edu. If you’re interested in checking out the collection online, visit www.hccc. edu/FoundationArt/ Collections
HUDSON HAPPENINGS
This year’s event promises to be unforgettable, featuring a unique musical showdown between two talented performers, Zack Alexander and Tony Corrao, as they bring the iconic Frank Sinatra to life in a spirited duel. Enjoy delicious food tastings and a sampling of beers, wines and spirits, all included in your ticket.
There will also be an opportunity for three of our guests to compete in a Sinatra Singing Contest. If interested, please reach out to Geri Fallo and send a link to a recent performance of yourself singing a Sinatra tune.
The Gala will also feature both silent and live auctions, showcasing a
Did You Know...
•In 2006, a Coca-Cola employee offered to sell Coca-Cola secrets to Pepsi. Pepsi responded by notifying Coca-Cola •A single strand of Spaghetti is called a “Spaghetto.”.
•The flashes of colored light you see when you rub your eyes are called “phosphenes.”
•The scientific term for brain freeze is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.”
variety of goods generously donated by Hoboken businesses. It’s a perfect opportunity to support local entrepreneurs while finding something special.
As the Museum’s most important fundraiser, the proceeds from this event are crucial to supporting our ongoing operations, exhibitions, and educational programs.
If You Go Saturday, November 16 6pm-10pm Bissinger Room in Howe Center at Stevens Institute of Technology Tickets are available $150.00
For more information, contact Geri Fallo at gfallo@hobokenmuseum.org
•Elvis was originally blonde. He started coloring his hair black for an edgier look. Sometimes, he would touch it up himself using shoe polish.
• The ten highest mountain summits in the United States are all located in Alaska.
• There is an island called “Just Enough Room,” where there’s just enough room for a tree and a house.
Now You Know...
Bayonne Location Coming Soon!
Bayonne Location Coming Soon!
Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. If You Go Jersey CityWine Fest Saturday, November 23 · 6 - 9:30pm EST. Doors at 5:45pm Harborside Atrium
Mike Marino Hudson County’s favorite comedian recently announced his Fall and Winter Tour dates, and inDecember he will be at New York’s Carneige Hall.
Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – might as
well be the element
Carbon with his versatility. He’s a comedian, an actor, a philanthropist, basically everything except a husband and father (at least that we know of) who’s shared the stage and screen with names, somehow, even more household than his own.
If You Go
Mike Marino at Carneige Hall
New York City Saturday, December 21st 2 shows5:30pm & 9:30pm 57th Street & Sixth Avenue, New York, NY
www.mikemarino.net Information, Tour Dates & Merchandise www.youtube.com/ mikemarinolive Latest Videos
Smokey Robinson’s “Really Got a Hold on” NJPAC!
If You Go: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
$49.50 - $169.50 NJPAC
Prudential Hall
Betty Wold Johnson Stage -One Center
ANDREW’S HEALTY FOODS ANDREW’S HEALTY FOODS
HUDSON HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2024
The JC Record Riot returns on the Grove Street PATH Plaza. 50+ tables of LPs and CDs. Great music, free admission, total vinyl bliss. 9 AM-5 PM, free admission, amazing vinyl community. Meet you in the hip hop section! #vinyl #jerseycity #musiccommunity
Come out on Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 pm and hear these very talented artists discuss their process and inspiration. It promises to be a very interesting afternoon!
Artists featured in this exhibit are: Paul Andress, Michael Bettinger, Deniz Eyüboğlu, and Jada Fabrizio.
WAYE: A Poetry Reading Series returns to Sure Things on Wednesday, November 20th for its final reading/open mic of 2024. (And a week early due to Thanksgiving.)
OUR FEATURE
WAYE is proud to welcome Yetvart (Ed) S. Majian to the humble stage at Sure Things.
Yetvart is a firstgeneration ArmenianAmerican poet and a Sifu (teacher) in Chinese Kung Fu tradition. He is the current Poet in Residence for Washington Park Association in Hudson County, and the founder of The {Poetry} Unfold, a weekly poetry series and safespace open forum that meets in Union City, where he focuses on empowering fellow local poets.
Wed., Nov. 30th,2024
8pm-10pn 561 Palisades Avenue Jersey City, Nj
15 Annual Grace Holiday Concert
A festive afternoon of music and community featuring holiday songs from local musicians. Suggested donation of $5. In the spirit of community, we welcome your contributions to the wine and snack bar! Grace Church Van Vorst
Sunday, Dec.8 2pm 39 Erie St., Jersey City
T-BARK FOODS
UPTOWN, BAYONNE
Move-in ready partially furnished office space perfectly suited for a wide variety of medical practices or other professional fields; street level - no stairs! & has a private entrance. There is a reception area, 2 offices, 3 examination rooms, & a large bathroom. Central heating, air conditioning & electricity are included in the rent!
Asking$2,000permonth
Unsure how the new Real Estate laws will affect you?
If you are looking to buy, sell or rent Real Estate, did you know that the laws in NJ have just changed? Let our well-trained agents guide you through those changes! Call our office today for a consultation!
We have access to 5 Multiple Listing Services covering Bergen, Union, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties in addition to all of Hudson County! And we can offer referrals to all of South Jersey through our affiliated EXIT Realty offices throughout the state ... Please don't hesitate to ask us about any location in New Jersey!! MEDICAL OFFICE FOR RENT!
INTERESTED IN OTHER AREAS?
www.exitonthehudson.com
If You have been thinking about selling a property –this is the ideal time to do it!
We have qualified Buyers ready to purchaseJust not enough properties to show them!
Market values are at very favorable levels right now, and our well trained, professional agents are here to help guide you through the process. Let our experience and reputation for success work to your benefit. Call our office for a no-obligation appointment to discuss the possibilities with you. That noise you hear is Opportunity knocking!!
