JC Fridays, the four-times-per-year citywide celebration of free arts and culture, is back this coming Friday, March 5.
The series was launched in spring 2005 by a group of Jersey City artists, arts organizations, and business owners to better promote the arts in the city. Since its inception, the number of participating venues has increase greatly thanks to increased outreach efforts.
Nearly 40 venues will hold events for thousands of adults and children.
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Sponsors include the Jersey City Reporter, Jersey City Magazine, Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Jersey City Municipal Council & the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone Program, Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce, Historic Downtown SID, and Jersey City Museum.
For more information on events and locations, visit www.jcfridays.com.
The artists
Local artist Joan Marie Palmer is looking forward to the exposure. She will be showing “The Fear Collection” from her “Nocturnal Emissions” series, which are oil paintings of abstract images on round canvas.
Palmer described her work as an expression of “basically inside emotions as determined by outside influences and everyday life.”
The exhibit will be at the Quantum Vita Body Therapy, a massage spa located at 317 Grove St., a few blocks north of City Hall from 7-9 p.m.
“JC Fridays has really grown and taken off, and I will get a lot of exposure,” Palmer said.
Christine Goodman has seen JC Fridays grow to a major event from its humble beginnings as a handful of cultural events in September 2005 organized by local arts groups, including Goodman’s own Arthouse Productions.
Goodman mentioned five events that will be particularly interesting this time, especially to newbies:
• From 7-10 p.m. the 32 Jones Gallery presents “Phantasmagoria,” a collection of new works by North Jersey artist Adam Ramirez. This show is featured at the Pride Connections Center of New Jersey and Hudson Pride Connections, 32 Jones St., (973) 600-2269.
• From 5 to 8 p.m., the Jersey City Museum presents the Opening Reception for the Spring 2010 Exhibitions. Jersey City Museum invites all to Target First Fridays for a special evening including performance by Segunda Quimbamba at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for 6:30 p.m. performance are $7. 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303 ext. 141.
• From 6-8 p.m., the Saffron presents a Closing Reception for “Solitude,” a photography exhibition by local photographer, William John Moore. 217 Newark Ave., (800) 516-0014.
• From 7:30-10 p.m., D.E.E.N. Designer Boutique presents “Words to Your Rescue,” a showcase of eclectic poets/artists and talent through the usage of rhymes, spoken word, and acoustic sound. 140 Bay St., (201) 963-3336.
• From 8-11 p.m. Arthouse Productions presents an Opening Reception for “inventionREinvention,” a multimedia group exhibition. 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, (201) 915-9911.
Goodman is looking forward to the “invention/REinvention” multimedia exhibition that will be based in her home location in the one of the old St. Francis Hospital buildings still standing near Hamilton Park.
“There will be everything from wearable art to sculpture and installation,” Goodman said. “It is about the reinventing of the everyday.”
Goodman also is working with other organizers to put an interactive map on the JC Fridays website to make it easy for people to find the locations for the events.
Ricardo Kaulessar can be reached at rkaulessar@hudsonreporter.com.
Full schedule of JC Friday events
Grove Street area:
5-8 p.m. JERSEY CITY MUSEUM AT THE MAJESTIC THEATRE CONDOMINIUMS invites you to a meet-the-artist viewing of “Here and Away: Paintings and Drawings by Tim Daly.” Curated by Brendan Carroll. 222 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303 ext. 144.
7-9 p.m. QUANTUM VITA BODY THERAPY presents “The Fear Collection” from Joan Marie Palmer’s “Nocturnal Emissions” series. 317 Grove St., (201)921-6652.
7-9 p.m. THEWORLDISUS X DARK KENT presents “Three Flights of Stairs.” Music by DJ Bonnie Danger, and artwork from Will Suarez, Joanne Petit-Frere, Lorenzo Pickett and more.
143 Christopher Columbus Dr., (201) 344-2272.
7-11 p.m. THE HARD GROVE CAFÉ presents “Que Viva Cuba!” Artwork by Young Artists from ARTS by the People. 319 Grove St., (201) 451-1853.
7:30-10 p.m. JC STUDIOS presents “Rock Downtown…!” Visual art by Andrew Bovasso, John Donovan, and Rich Catino. Live Music by Laura MacLean, Synergeez Groove, and Jimmy Lopez. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr., Floor 1, (201) 435-1024.
Exchange Place and Paulus Hook:
12:30-11 p.m. HABIB AYAT ART STUDIO presents “Colors & Emotions.” Gull’s Cove, 201 Luis Munoz Marin Blvd., (201) 633-3754.
7-10 p.m. CAMILLE CESARI & LOVEPRINT JEWELRY presents Peter Wasinger’s “Recycled.” 128 Sussex St., 201-280-2215.
5-10 p.m. LIGHT HORSE TAVERN presents an Opening Reception for visual artist Frank Messina. 199 Washington St., (201) 946-2028.
All day. PRO ARTS presents “Multiform: Works of Megan Klim.” Exhibition 24/7 Feb. 12 – May 7. Curated by Jaz Graf. Lobby On Greene, (Greene St off Columbus Dr) and Windows on Columbus (Columbus Dr. and Washington/Greene St.s), (201) 736-7057.
Hamilton Park:
8-10 p.m. SALON X presents a meet-and-greet artist reception with photographer Dana Regan-Boolani. 228 Seventh St., 201-420-8728.
7-10 p.m. ALLEY CAT GALLERY presents “More Than One Way,” with local Jersey City artists, Joanne Simmons, Leigh More and Beth Achenbach. Alley Way between Fourth and Fifth St. (Jersey Ave/Coles St.), (646) 338-8570.
8-9:30 p.m. _GAIA presents “Play-A-Thon.” Readings of one-act plays submitted by emerging playwrights in the local area. 315 Third St. (201) 386-0486.
8 p.m.-midnight. 58 GALLERY presents “Urban Audio Manifesto #3: New Works by Mikal Hameed aka M11X.” Live performances by Wyldlife and special guests (9 p.m.) 58 Coles St., (917) 349-1693.
4 p.m.-midnight. BRUNSWICK WINDOWS, a public window gallery, and THE BRUNSWICK WALL, a public Mural Space, feature “Beautiful Geisha,” new works by Kayt Hester. 157-158 Brunswick St., (201) 978-8939.
6-10 p.m. JERSEY CITY ART SCHOOL presents “Spring Registration and Instructor Demonstrations.” 326 Fifth St., (732) 877-9116.
Powerhouse Arts District:
12-8 p.m. BIGDRUM ART AND FRAMING and The Community for Urban Dance & Art (CUDA) presents the CUDA Culture 2nd Art Show Benefit “Empowering Inner-City Youth & Uplifting Communities through Urban Art Forms.” Several local artists will donate a share of their sale to CUDA, a nonprofit organization. 127 First St., (201) 418-8771.
Van Vorst Park:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. A SOUND START presents “Spring Open House.” Demo Kindermusik classes, Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes, and more will be held throughout the day. 489 Jersey Ave., (201) 200-1342.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. AHYMN ESPRESSO BAR & CAFÉ and THE DAYLIGHT GALLERY present “Visions from Planet Earth,” art by Jim Legge, spoken word by Broken English (and Special Guests), music by Glen Coleman, a cappella song by Timothy Jones. 510 Jersey Ave., (201) 982-6266.
Newark Avenue:
4:30-10 p.m. MADE WITH LOVE ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFÉ presents an Opening Party for “Extraordinary/Ordinary,” photographs by Mark Elliot. Live music by Ace Case and guest stars. Events for the kids include face painting (3-4 p.m.). 530 Jersey Ave., (201) 451-5199.
5-11 p.m. SAWADEE THAI RESTAURANT presents “Vessels and Vibrations: Margaret Weber’s prints and Tom Wilson’s paintings,” 137 Newark Ave., (201) 921-8059.
5 p.m.-2 a.m. LITM presents “Family Circus: New Paintings by Megan Gülick.” 140 Newark Ave., (201) 536-5557.
6-9 p.m. BALANCE SALON invites all to an Opening Reception for Hamlet Manzueta’s paint on paper. Also, Uta Brauser’s Funky City Baby line and house artist Vincent Minervini. Lights out at 7:30 p.m. for Norm Francoeur’s light installations. 18 Erie St., (201) 324-2992
7-10 p.m. FISH WITH BRAIDS GALLERY presents “Behind Bluer Boroughs.” Oil paintings and giant sculpture by Ryan Ford. 521 Jersey Ave., 1 Rear (201) 451-4294.
7 p.m.-1 a.m. RAILROAD STUDIO presents “The March Hare.” Featuring Land of the Look Behind, with DJs Toolman + Purple Stuff. 150 Newark Ave., 4R, (917) 254-0573.
8 p.m.-close. PORT-O LOUNGE invites you to “Something Seen-Something Found,” with photographer James Levin and Chris Smith. Curated by Tara Thurber. 288 First St., (201) 420-9550.
Newport:
6- 8 p.m. ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS AND COSI CAFÉ present an Opening Reception for artist Ashley Lucas. 535 Washington Blvd., (201) 963-0533.
The Heights:
7 a.m.-10 p.m. E. JAN KOUNITZ presents “Mo-ME HOOD,” a photographic essay presented by local award winning and internationally known photographer, E. Jan Kounitz. Willie Joe’s Pizza ‘n’ Deli, 451 Palisades Ave., (201) 222-6737.
1-8 p.m. HELLO AGAIN VINTAGE presents “Inside Wichser Studio,” creating unique handmade jewelry, sculpture, photography, and handcrafted furniture. 120A Bowers St., (201) 401-9163.
Journal Square:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. CHURRASQUEIRA EUROPA RESTAURANT AND BAR presents artwork by visual artist, Sharon Sinton. 542 Newark Ave., 201-795-4230.
Liberty State Park:
7- 11 p.m. LIBERTY HOUSE RESTAURANT AND CATERING is proud to present the Sintron Brothers and their Flamenco guitars. 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., (201) 395-0300.
McGinley Square:
1-7 p.m. IMAGO BEAUTY GROUP AT THE BASILICO, a high-end salon and spa, invites the public to view the work of artist Mark Morchel. 673 Bergen Ave., (201) 332-6100.
1-8 p.m. JC UPTOWN AND ED’S SALVAGE CO. presents “Uptown Salvage Chic,” fashion forward accessories by Jersey City-based fashion designer KARINA. 264 Fairmount Ave., (917) 348-0311.
Port Liberte:
7-11 p.m. THE POINTE AT PORT LIBERTE proudly presents Joisey Bounce by George Glassen and Richard Connolly. 2 Chapel Ave., (201) 985-9854.
Greenville:
9 a.m.-6 p.m. FISCHER CONFECTIONS presents artwork by visual artist Gregory Charles.
205 Martin Luther King Dr., (201) 432-4337.