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“Drawings, Drawings for Paintings, Paintings” Tim Daly Solo Art Show


PVS Gallery presents “Drawings, Drawings for Paintings, Paintings,” a solo art show featuring Tim Daly. Opening reception, January 29, 2012, from 3pm to 7 pm, PVS Gallery, 49 Harrison St., Hoboken, NJ. Special performances by The One and Nines and Shafer James. For more information, call 201-448-7870 or visit www.pvsgallery.com.

Date Change: Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the forecast for rain, the tree lighting ceremony is being rescheduled for Thurday, December 8, 2011 at 5:30pm .

Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
UPDATED DATE: Thursday Dec. 6 • 5:30pm
in front of City Hall, 94 Washington Street
with special guests: Elvis the Elf & Santa Claus

Local school children & performers singing favorite Christmas songs including: Hoboken Cheer Dynamic All-Stars, Hoboken Fire Dance Squad, Students from A Music Space with members of The Fuzzy Lemons, Garden Street Music, Brownie Troop 12041, Hola Choir (El Coro de HoLa), Hoboken Hip Hop from All Saints Episcopal Day School, Junior Girl scout troop 12402, Girl Scout Daisy Troop 121881, Girl Scout Daisy troop 12001, Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12038.

Holiday Crafts Fair


Come to Hoboken for the Holidays. Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken invite you to the Hoboken Holiday Crafts Fair on Saturday & Sunday December 3 & 4 from 11am to 5pm. NEW LOCATION: Hoboken Multi Service Center, 126 Grand Street. Elevator available.

Unique handcrafted gift items by local artists, photographers & crafters. Featuring: pottery, art, photography, stained glass, mirrors & frames, hand knit scarves, hats, mittens, jewelry, baby clothes & blankets, holiday ornaments, soaps & body lotions, candles and so much more.

Most items are one-of-a-kind and if you don’t see exactly what you want, you can place a special order with the artist. The event will also feature live music, activities for children, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Within walking distance from all public transportation including the PATH, Hudson Bergen Light Rail, NJ Transit Trains & Buses and NY Waterway ferries. Applications are still available. For more information call 201-420-2207 or online at www.hobokennj.org.

31st Annual Hoboken Artists Studio Tour

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Mayor Dawn Zimmer, the City of Hoboken, the Hoboken Reporter & The Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs proudly present The 31st Annual Hoboken Artists Studio Tour on Saturday & Sunday November 5th & 6th from noon to 6pm. Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Artists Studios & Galleries featuring work by over 200 local artists.

Mile Square Theatre Presents “God of Carnage”

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If you’ve ever wondered how a squabble between two sets of parents could provide enough fire for a Tony-award winning comedy, head over to Mile Square Theatre for its production of God of Carnage. The local professional theatre company stages the much lauded comedy starting October 6, every Thursday through Sunday until October 23rd. Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM; matinees on Saturday and Sunday begin at 3 PM. Tickets are available online (www.milesquaretheatre.org ) or before each performance at the theatre’s home at the Monroe Theatrespace, 720 Monroe in Hoboken. Tickets are $25. Students and seniors, $15.

Alice in Wonderland Journey

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Tempest Productions, Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken present Alice in Wonderland Journey on Saturday, October 15. Meet up with the White Rabbit at Kidville (1202 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken) at 12:30pm sharp! Dont be Late! 12:30-4pm.

Come follow Alice and the White Rabbit as we Journey through Hoboken on our way to the Queen’s Party! Meet up with Alice, make a Madhatter Hat, attend a Tea Party, Rhyme with Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, Slay a Jabberwocky and play croquet with the Red Queen!

Hoboken Cultural Events for October and November


The City of Hoboken is hosting a variety of cultural events this fall. They include Pumpkin Painting & Hayride Festival, the Ragamuffin Parade & Costume Contest, Alice in Wonderland Journey, and the Hoboken Artists Studio Tour. See below for additional details.

Hoboken To Host Fall Arts & Music Festival

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Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken are proud to host the Fall Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, September 25th (rain or shine) from 11am and 6pm. Admission is free.

The fair will take place on Washington Street between Observer Highway and 7th Street and will include over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople as well as rides, games, face painting, local businesses, restaurants, food vendors and much more.

New Mural at Multi-Service Center Gym

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(L to R: Laura Rene� Meyerson, Jason Gluskin, Cultural Affairs Coordinator Geri Fallo, Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Ricardo Roig, Health and Human Services Director Leo Pellegrini)
Mayor Dawn Zimmer joined three local artists — Laura Rene� Meyerson, Jason Gluskin and Ricardo Roid — to thank them for their work on a mural along the Multi-Service Center gymnasium wall. The mural is part of a series of improvements to the�gymnasium, including�new wall pads for safety and a new scoreboard.

Tickets Available For Spaghetti Dinner Block Party

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Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken present the 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Block Party on
Thursday, September 1st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm located at the walkway along Sinatra Drive between 1st and 2nd Streets. Tickets are $15.00 in advance (deadline for discount tickets is Aug. 24th). Tickets purchased after deadline are $20.00 each.