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
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Fall 2011 Festival such a great success.
Thanks to our 2011 sponsors: Optimum, NY Waterway Ferry, United Water, PATH, Gotham City Orthopedics, Capital One, ENT and Allergy Associates, NY Times, Verizon FIOS and Walgreens. Thanks to Anthony Davids, Crumbs, Dunkin Donuts, Lisa’s Deli, Luca Brasi, and Starbucks for their food donations.
Movies Under the Stars - 2012
Help us select the movies for the 2012 Movies Under the Stars series.
Click on the link below and vote for your favorite films.
Movie Survey
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. New Schedule for 2012 TBD.
Concerts in the Park - 2012 Schedule TBD These FREE Outdoor Summer Performances will be held Thursday evenings at 7 pm in the Amphitheater at Sinatra Park, located on Frank Sinatra Dr. between 4th & 5th Streets.
Fitness in the Park - 2012 Schedule TBD.
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 – Date TBD,
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. 5pm to 8pm
Yoga in the Park - 2012 Schedule TBD.
Free Yoga classes at Pier A Park, First St. & Sinatra Drive Tuesday nights in June, July & August from 7pm to 8pm Wear loose fitting clothing & bring your own mat and water. Dates TBD Sponsored by Devotion Yoga.
Family Fun Nights - 2012 Schedule TBD.
Tuesday nights in June, July & Aug. from 7pm to 8pm; Outdoor performances specific to children, held at Shipyard Park, located at 13th Street & McFeeley Drive behind the King’s Supermarket; Sponsored by The Applied Companies
Sinatra Idol Contest – Date TBD,
7pm to 9pm Takes place in the Amphitheater at Sinatra Park, located on Frank Sinatra Dr. between 4th and 5th Streets. Click on link for more information.
Art in the Park - 2012 Schedule tbd.
A morning of creative activity for ages toddlers, ages 4 & under; 10:00am to noon Mondays in Pier A Park, Sinatra Dr. & First St.; Wednesdays in Elysian Park, Hudson St. bet. 10th & 11th Sts.; Fridays in Jackson St. Park, 116 Jackson St. Park
Theatre in the Park - 2012 schedule tbd
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 2011 -
Sat. & Sun. Nov. 3rd & 4th, 2012; noon to 6pm
Free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios and community gallery spaces.
Tour guides will be available at City Hall on the day of the tour, Located at 94 Washington St.
Kayaking Days - Schedule for 2012 TBA
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. Click link for Schedule
Harvest Festival
Sat., Oct. 27, 2012, 11am to 3pm, Pier A Park
Lots of free activities for children including pumpkin painting, hay rides, pony rides & more
Ragamuffin Parade - Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 2012,
To participate: Line of march setup for the parade is on Washington St. bet. 12th & 13th Streets
beginning at 3:30pm; parade begins at 4:00pm; Parade will feature bands, floats and more.
Followed by a costume contest at Little League Field on 5th St. & River Terrace.
Prizes awarded in five age categories.
Fall Arts & Music Festival: TBA Washington St. bet.
Observer Hwy. & 7th St. Featuring three stages of live music and
over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople.
Applications are currently available. Volunteers are needed.
Send email to: gfallo@hobokennj.org
Performance by The NJ Symphony Orchestra -
Date TBD. Begins at 7:30pm, Free
Pier A Park, First Street & Frank Sinatra Park Bring a blanket or low back chair
Weather is clearing up, concert will be at Pier A Park
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
Fall Arts & Music Festival: Sunday Sept. 25th, 2011 Washington St. bet. Observer Hwy. & 7th St. Featuring three stages of live music and over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople. Applications are currently available. Send email to: gfallo@hobokennj.org
Click here to download the Fall Arts & Music Festival poster.
Citywide Yard Sale & Flea Market at Church Square Park Saturday, May 21st, 2011, 9am to 4pm; Takes place all over Hoboken. Click on the Yard Sale link above for a list of participating locations. 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.
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 2011 - New Location
Sat. & Sun. December 3rd & 4th; from 11am to 5pm;
Back at Hoboken City Hall: 94 Washington Street,
featuring an eclectic mix of art and beautiful handcrafted gift items.
Unique gift items for that special someone. Click above for more details.
Christmas Tree Lighting 2011 –
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 ; begins at 5:30pm;
In front of City Hall; includes performances by local school children,
Elvis the Elf & an appearance by Santa Claus.
Featuring performance by: Hoboken Cheer Dynamic Allstars, Garden Street Music, A Music Space, Hoboken High School Chorus, Rockin’ Red Wings Band,
Brownie Troop 12041, Hola Choir (El Coro de HoLa) and much more
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.
Thank you to all the businesses who helped support our recent
Ragamuffin Parade & Costume Contest which took place Monday Oct. 31st, 2011.
Financial Supporters include: Stan’s Sports Center. Elizabeth & David Vandor,
Texas Arizona, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service of Hoboken, Richard Dunkin, DBA,
Hoboken School Employees Credit Union, Hoboken Glass Company,
Richie D Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Carlos Bakery and Hoboken Lock & Supply.
Prize Donors include: Ben & Jerry’s, McDonald’s, Rita’s Ice, Johnny Rockets,
Clearview Cinema, Music For Aardvarcks, Big Fun Toys, Urban Arts, Tunes, Ciao Belly,
Town House 620, Via Mode, Michelangela, Crumbs, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizza,
7 Star Pizza, Rosario’s at Willow, KC Kids, Delfino’s Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant,
The Theatre Company, Mile Square Theatre, the Guitar Bar, Party Faces by Rachel,
Polka Dot, The Fuzzy Lemons, Leanne Schanzer Promotions Inc., Pat Says Now, NJ PAC,
Hoboken Golf, Garden Street Music, My Gym Hoboken, Mimi’s Kids Yoga,
Local Barre, Hudson Dance & Movement, Monroe Street Movement Space,
Tiger Schulmann’s Karate, Hoboken Historical Museum, Symposia Bookstore,
Preschool of Rock, Creative Groove, Kidville, The Candy Shoppe and Garden Street Music.
Holiday Banding Concert 2011 –
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011; doors open at 5:30pm, music starts at 6pm
Maxwells, 1039 Washington Street, admission is $10;
Classic Holiday songs performed by popular local musicians
including: Chris Butler, Hello Radio, Karen Kuhl, Dave Calamoneri, Jack Skuller,
Jennifer Lampert (MusicSpace), John Bauers, Jon & Deena from the Cucumbers, Abbe Rivers, Jaime & Dominick Della Fave of The Fave, Ann Walsh, Vinny DeNunzio & Debbie Schwartz, Benson Ridge Project, Bianca Bob, Sputnik,
Las Vandelays, Dan McLoughlin & Garden Street Music, Jim Testa
Lloyd United, Annalee Van Kleeck, Tom Vincent & the Hoboken Holiday Banding house band and many more.
