The quarterly day of arts events called JC Fridays – always held near the start of each season – tends to be the harbinger of upcoming events, and so when you see the first flurries of snow and jingle of holiday bells, you can rest assured the first Friday in December will bring you a treat.
Kicking off on Dec. 2 this year, JC Fridays provides a rich assortment of artistic treats in many venues throughout Jersey City.
Restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces throughout Jersey City will showcase a variety of art-related happenings including visual exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public.
One of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is home to artists and musicians of all types and with all kinds of talent.
Held quarterly, JC Fridays draws thousands of residents from inside and outside Jersey City hoping to get a glimpse of what is current in the arts scene.
Sponsored in part by the Hudson Reporter, JC Fridays started in 2006 as a presentation by Art House Productions. The purpose of the event was to expose the public to local Jersey City talent that includes photographers, painters, dancers, filmmakers, and craft artists.
Opening each season, JC Fridays is a kind of taste of Jersey City arts.
This year JC Fridays will kick off the season with 32 exciting visual and performing arts events.
Some highlights include “Live in the Parlour” with Urban Folk and Jazz artist KJ Denhert & her band starting at 10 p.m. at located at Fox and Crow at 594 Palisade Ave in Jersey City Heights.
“Friday Samplings at HCCC” will kick off at 1 p.m. with Broadway’s Jeff Barry hosting an hour-long Stage Combat Workshop. From 5 to 7 p.m. when Dineen Hull Gallery will host an artist reception for the HCCC Art Fall Preview exhibition and the Division of Non-Traditional Programs will celebrate the season of gift giving early with a DIY Christmas Gift Workshop at Hudson County Community College, 70 Sip Ave. in Jersey City.
“Ukulele Night Fundraiser” with The Ukuladies will hold a biennial Jersey City performance, a fundraising show for the dance program at County Prep High School. The Ukuladies provide old-timey tunes, tap dancing, fire breathing horse, and random snacks — you provide a donation and applause. The event will be held at County Prep High School 525 Montgomery St.
“Men For Common Sense Art Experience” is a group of artists coming together to create a unique song that embodies the moment, and only that moment, never to happen again; located at 4th Street Arts at Newark Avenue & Brunswick Street.
For a full listing of events, go to http://jcfridays.com or more information, contact info@arthouseproductions.org
Al Sullivan may be reached at asullivan@hudsonreporter.com.
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