You’ve probably seen fliers for First Sundays at Hoboken’s Monroe Center for the Arts. You might’ve wondered about the arts scene in the building, which was formerly the Levelor blinds factory. Stop by this Sunday afternoon, August 1, when artists will open their studios from noon to 5 p.m. Inside the spacious, colorful building you’ll find the workspaces of painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, floral designers, and more. For more info, see www.monroecenter.com.Here are a few of the friendly faces ready to welcome you.
Name: Sherry Jo Horton, a painter who also carves her own frames
Lives in: Wyckoff, N.J.
Grew up in: Andrews, a small town in West Texas
First record she ever bought: A Pat Boone 45
Latest project: An oil-on-canvas painting of Star Lake in Northern Jersey
Favorite restaurant in Hoboken: Deno’s
Name: Beverly Alonzo, owner, Rubee’s Closet
Lives in: Hoboken
Grew up in: Montclair, N.J.
First record she ever bought: The Beatles, Yellow Submarine
Latest project: Opening Rubee’s Closet, a retail boutique offering clothing and accessories by young designers from Los Angeles, Manhattan, and Miami
Favorite restaurant in Hoboken: Bangkok City Thai
Name: Linda Strobert, photographer
Lives in: West Orange
Grew up in: Malverne, Long Island
First record she ever bought: Jackson 5
Latest project: Photography for the Web site of M. Avery Designs, a custom handbag studio that’s also located in the building
Favorite restaurant in Hoboken: Maru
Name: Aida Jones, a painter who also serves as the marketing and artistic director for the Monroe Center
Lives in: Hoboken
Grew up in: Scotch Plains, N.J.
First record she ever bought: The Clash, London Calling
Latest project: Opening an exhibit of her students’ work in her studio
Favorite restaurant in Hoboken: Frankie & Johnnie’s
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