Cultural Affairs
Administrator of Cultural Affairs:
Geraldine Fallo
Hours: M – F, 9am – 7pm Phone: (201) 420-2207 Fax: (201) 420-2388
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This department plans and executes a wide range of community events throughout the year to promote the Arts, theater, family and music activities. Our diverse programming is designed to appeal to the entire community
and bring people together. We also provide assistance to local organizations for their annual Hoboken events.
Spring Arts & Music Festival 2012
Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and participants of this years festival. The weather was gorgeous and the festival was a huge success.
See you Sept. 30th for the Fall Arts & Music Festival.
Sponsors include: United Water, PATH, Capital One, Walgreens, Yelp, KTU,
Visit.NJ.org: Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Dept. of State, Division of Travel & Tourism
Citywide Yard Sale & Flea Market at Church Square Park -
Saturday, May 19th, 2011, 10am to 3pm; Takes place all over Hoboken. There will be a Flea Market around Church Square Park as well. For more information, call 201-420-2207 or email us at gfallo@hobokennj.org to receive an application.
3rd Sundays: Hoboken Monthly Gallery Walk - Click on link for the 2012 schedule
Next Gallery Walk: Sunday, May 20, 2012. Occurring on the third Sunday of each month from 2 to 6 pm,
ten galleries and art spaces around Hoboken will hold special events and receptions in a coordinated tour de force. 3rd Sundays will highlight the work of local, regional and international artists. You will find a wealth of fantastic art in spaces whose atmospheres range from sophisticated to funky. Whatever your taste in fine art, you are sure to find something you love.
The Sounds of Hoboken: A Free Citywide Musical Celebration -
This free musical celebration that will take place all around the city on Sunday June 10th from 11am until 7pm. On that day, dozens of public spaces will become impromptu stages for free concerts by local musicians.
Click above for more information and to sign up to perform.
Sinatra Idol Contest
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Thursday, June 14th • 7pm to 9pm
Sinatra Park Amphitheater,Frank Sinatra Dr. btwn 4th and 5th Streets.
15 Contestants Strut their Stuff. Prizes awarded to the best Sinatra Style Vocalist.
Art in the Park
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Morning and Afternoon creative activities for ages toddlers, ages 4 & under
Pier A Park, Sinatra Dr. & First St. and Elysian Park, Hudson St. bet. 10th & 11th Sts.
Movies Under the Stars
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Free Outdoor Movie Screenings overlooking the beautiful Hudson River.
Takes place at Pier A Park, on the park’s Great Lawn.
Located on First St. & Frank Sinatra Drive
Alice in Wonderland Journey:
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Fun for the whole family. Co-sponsored by Tempest Productions & the City of Hoboken
Saturday, June 9, 12:30pm to 4pm,
Sinatra Park Cafe, Sinatra Drive, bet. 4th & 5th Streets
The Red Queen requests the pleasure of your company as she searches for tarts,
orders the cards and plays croquet! Don’t be late for this very important date.
Don’t be late for this very important date.
Performance by The NJ Symphony Orchestra
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Thursday, June 28 2012, Begins at 7:30pm, Free
Pier A Park, First Street & Frank Sinatra Park Bring a blanket or low back chair
Concerts in the Park
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FREE Outdoor Summer Performances Thursday evenings at 7 pm.
Amphitheater at Sinatra Park, located on Frank Sinatra Dr. between 4th & 5th Streets
Fitness in the Park
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Mondays in Pier A Park on the east end of the lawn Sinatra Dr. & First St. 7pm to 8pm, Get in shape by trying something new and different each week. Free classes presented by local fitness establishments. Wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers. Bring mat if needed and water.
Spaghetti Dinner Block Party
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Thursday, Aug. 30th • 5pm to 8pm
Takes place along the walkway on Sinatra Drive bet. 1st & 2nd Streets.
Lots of great food, live music & family atmosphere.
Tickets available at City Hall in the Cultural Affairs Office, 2nd floor.
Yoga in the Park – Sponsored by Devotion Yoga
Tuesday nights in June, July & August • 7pm to 8pm
Free Yoga classes at Pier A Park, First St. & Sinatra Drive.
Wear loose fitting clothing & bring your own mat and water.
Family Fun Nights
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Tuesday nights in June, July & Aug. from 7pm to 8pm
Outdoor performances specific to children.
Shipyard Park, located at 13th Street & McFeeley Drive behind the King’s Supermarket.
Sponsored by The Applied Companies
Theatre in the Park
Click on the link for the 2012 schedule
These FREE Outdoor Performances will be held at two distinct waterfront parks. Select viewings take place in the Shipyard Park, located at 13th Street & McFeeley Drive. (behind Kings Supermarket) as well as at the Frank Sinatra Park Amphitheater located on Franks Sinatra Drive between 4th and 5th Streets.
Artists Studio Tour 2012
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Sat. & Sun. Nov. 3rd & 4th, 2012; noon to 6pm
Free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios and community gallery spaces.
Pick up maps at City Hall on the day of the tour, located at 94 Washington St.
Kayaking Days
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Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse in partnership with the City of Hoboken and Downtown Boathouse of New York City will host free Kayaking Days throughout the summer at Maxwell Place Park near the intersection of Sinatra Drive and Maxwell Place.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 20th • 11am-3pm; Pier A Park, 1st Street & Sinatra Drive
Hay maze, Pony Rides, Moonwalk, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, sand art & more.
Ragamuffin Parade
Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 2012,
Line of march setup for the parade is on Washington St. & 13th Streets beginning at 3:30pm; parade begins at 4:00pm; Costume contest at Little League Field on 5th St. & River Terrace.
Prizes awarded for best costumes.
Fall Arts & Music Festival
Sunday, September 30 • 11:00am-6:00pm
Washington St. between Observer Hwy. & 7th St.
Over 300 artists, crafters and more. Great food.
Kids area on 3rd Street. 3 stages of live performances.
Applications available after May 21st at gfallo@hobokennj.org
Click here to download the Fall Arts & Music Festival 2011 poster.
Thanks to Steven’s Institute of Technology especially Hank Dobbelar, Dean Ken Nilsen & all of the students who have volunteered for all of the events. Their support is very much appreciated.
City Hall Holiday Crafts Fair 2012
Sat. & Sun. December 1st & 2nd from 11am to 5pm
City Hall: 94 Washington Street
Featuring an eclectic mix of art and beautiful handcrafted gift items.
Unique gift items for that special someone.
Christmas Tree Lighting 2012
Tuesday, Dec. 4 2011 ; begins at 5:30pm
In front of City Hall; includes performances by local school children,
Elvis the Elf & an appearance by Santa Claus.
Holiday Banding Concert – TBA
Doors open at 5:30pm, music starts at 6pm
Maxwells, 1039 Washington Street, admission is $10.
Events Calendar
A Big Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors for 2011
Title Sponsors: The Applied Companies, Frank Raia and The Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs
GOLD Sponsors: The Village Pourhouse & The Burgiss Group SILVER Sponsors: Court Street, A Friend in NY, The Guitar Bar, Hartshorn Portraiture, Muller Insurance, Prompt MD, Mulligans, The Puerto Rican Cultural Committee and Shop Rite of Hoboken, Additional Support provided by: The Knights of Columbus and S & B Plumbing & Heating
Funding has been made possible in part by a Block Grant from the State/County Partnership Program for the Arts administered by the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Tom DeGise, County Executive & the Board of Chosen Freeholders To become a sponsor please call Gerri Fallo at (201) 420-2207.
Spring Arts & Music Festival 2012
Thanks to all the volunteers and participants of this years festival. The weather was gorgeous and
the festival was a huge success.
See you Sept. 30th for the Fall Arts & Music Festival.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Washington St. bet. Observer Hwy. & 7th St.
Washington St. bet. Observer Hwy. & 7th St.
Featuring three stages of live music, over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers
and craftspeople and lots of activities for children. Applications are currently available.
Volunteers are needed. Send email to: gfallo@hobokennj.org
Performances this year by: The dB’s, Freedy Johnston, The Front Bottoms, The Demolition String Band, Outside the Box, Stephie Coplan and the Pedestrians, The One & Nines, Funkaphonic, Emily Turonis, Hannah & the M & Ms, Pre-School of Rock, Little Club Heads and much more
Sponsors include: United Water, PATH, Capital One, Walgreens, Yelp, KTU,
Visit.NJ.org: Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Dept. of State, Division of Travel & Tourism
Hoboken Arts Resource Guide. In an effort to help promote the arts and the efforts of local arts groups & businesses, Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken are creating an Arts Resource Guide for Hoboken. There is no charge to sign up, and the information will be available for free on the City’s website. Whether you are an artist, crafter, musician, writer, actor, theatre group, etc, this is a great way to market what you do and a great way to promote the arts. Fill out the form, Hoboken Arts Resource Guide. To fill it out, click on link below: https://spreadsheets.google.co/viewform?formkey=dHZCa2NxZVFGT21CXzEtakdYbW5lT3c6MQ
