SMUSH GALLERY, 340 Summit Ave, JC. www.smushgallery.com. July 17, 6-8 pm, Tix: $20; $10 students. THE ‘ART†OF TRANSLATION WORKSHOP with dancer/choreographer Charly Santagado of ‘mignolo danceâ€. “Translating across languages and boundaries is more important now than ever, but how can we (and why should we) translate across artistic mediums? This show explores how the arts relate and collaborate to make ‘artistic translationsâ€.  All mediums welcome!”

  AT THE GALLERIES

313 GALLERY, 313 Third St, JC. Through Sun, July 29: REVEALING, a multimedia group show curated by Maria Ross that “focuses on provocative gender empowerment”. Artists in the show are Luke Ivy Price, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Clarence Rich, Chunbum Park, Kristianne Molina, Jacqueline Hernandez, Trix Rosen, Irvin Rodriguez, Sofia Zubi, and Shilpa Shree Gowda. At the Opening Reception on July 10 at 7:30 pm, Leslie Ann Kilpatrick presents an interpretive dance performance. (Pictured:  Brooklyn Haley by Sofia Zubi.)

DEEP SPACE GALLERY, 77 Cornelison Ave, JC. (201) 777-0166; www.DEEPSPACEJC.com. Through Thurs, Aug. 2^nd:  THE MOTHERSHIP, all-woman group show featuring artists Loren Abbate, Monica Delgado, Shamona Stokes, Talita Cabral, Gigi Chen Jacie Dâ€Agostino, Brittney Ciardi and Danielle Masters. “Founded in 2016, Deep Space Gallery is in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, just across the river from NYC’s Chelsea art district. Our goal is to serve as a creative incubator and launchpad for our roster of formally-trained and outsider contemporary artists.”

NOVADO GALLERY, 110 Morgan St, JC. (201) 744-6713; novadogallery.com. Through Aug 18: FIRE & ICE, featuring molten iron and gold leaf paintings by Michael Dominick and large scale photography on aluminum by Joanna Lentini.

 FRAGMENTED IDENTITY, “A Condo”, 389 Washington, St, JC. Through July. Solo show by Theda Sandiford, installation and mixed-media artist based in Jersey City. “Theda began exploring her artistry by transforming collected materials into mixed-media works, photographing her process and then digitally manipulating these images to extend the narrative as part of her personal mythology.” (Pictured:  Artist Theda Sandiford and her piece Tag I.)

 MANA CONTEMPORARY, 888 Newark Ave, JC. www.manacontemporary.org. Through Aug 1 on the 1^st & 5^th Floors:  PLEASE TOUCH: BODY BOUNDARIES. “An exhibition of more than 50 artists who reference the body to illuminate conceptions of identity, femininity, and the gaze.”

SILVERMAN/The Majestic Theatre Condominiums, 222 Montgomery St, JC. (201) 435-8000. www.Bfly777.com. Now through Nov. 4:  FREE TO FLY, Alcohol Ink Paintings by Bryant Small. Show curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis.

107 Bowers Gallery & Art Space, 107 Bowers St, JC. (201) 280-4821; www.107bowersgallery.com. Now through Sept.  REFLECTIONS. Group show featuring the work of Anthony Boone, Gil Grimmett, Yuka Imata, Andrea McKenna and Ibou Ndoye. Show curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis. (Pictured: Sculptures by Gil Grimmett.)

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

                                                          
ARTISANS MARKET

MARKETPLACE JC @ MAGNOLIA LANDING, 136 Magnolia Ave, JC. Sat, July 21, Noon-5 pm. “Marketplace JC brings 20+ artisans, crafters, chefs and vintage sellers to the neighborhood. Come visit the newest pop-up location in the newly renovated plaza behind Journal Square PATH. Live music will be provided by RiverviewJazz.org and will feature some of Jersey Cityâ€s favorite local bands.”

CLUBSCENE

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. www.brightsidetavern.com. Mon: Jazz Jam Session; Tues & Wed: Karaoke; Thurs: Open Mic Night; Fri: Comedy, Private Parties, Dance, Karaoke, Open Mic; Sat & Sun, Brunch, Private Parties, Dance, Karaoke, Open Mic.

FOX & CROW, Bar & Restaurant, 594 Palisade Ave, JC. www.foxandcrowjc.com. Thurs, July 20, 10-11:59 pm: HEATHER HARDY & CHRISTINE SANTELLI. Sat, July 21, 10-11:59 pm: THE BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS. Thurs, July 26, 8-10 pm: THE ROYAL ARCTIC INSTITUTE AND SEAN KIELY.  Fri, July 27, 10-11:59 pm: GATO LOCO.  Sat, July 28, 9:30-11:59 pm: ANTHONY TAMBURRO and AL GOLD with special guest Johnny Sansone. (Pictured: Heather Hardy & Christine Santelli.)

 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS, Pier “A” Park, First St. & Sinatra Drive, HOB. www.hobokennj.com. Presented by the City of Hoboken MOVIES UNDER THE STARS are shown every Wednesday night throughout the summer. Movies are at 9 pm. Come early and bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. July 18: THE POST. July 25: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS

ONLY IN NOHU presents TEA TIME, “Come Meet Your Neighbors” on Thurs, July 19, 7-9 pm @ Parker, 6504 Park Ave, (between 65^th & 66^th Sts), WNY.

 OUTDOOR WRITING RETREAT

PEN TO PAPER RETREATS & HEAL WITH SOUL present OUTDOOR WRITING RETREAT, a one-day writing retreat in Alpine, NY, “to guide women out of their comfort zones and into nature all for the sake of tapping into their spirituality and inner writer. Hikes are geared for beginners which will be followed by lunch, then a cool down to prepare for ‘Writing as a Spiritual Practice†workshop. For tix, go to https://outdoorwritingretreat.eventbrite.com.

FOR THE KIDS

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER (LSC), Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Now showing: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure “Join Sesame Street friends in an out-of-this-world planetarium show!

Explore the night sky with Bird Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu. In this show, you’ll learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon. The show is the newest feature at the JENNIFER CHALSTY PLANETARIUM AND LSC GIANT DOME THEATER at LSC, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Only three others in the world—two in Japan and one in China—are bigger.” 

SEND US YOUR ARTS LISTINGS. If you have an art opening or performances coming up including visual arts, performing arts and street arts, send an email to:  riverviewobserver@gmail.com and weâ€ll list it in ARTScene.  ALL ARTScene LISTINGS ARE FREE.

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Throughout the year, Jersey City and other Hudson locales snap, crackle and pop with cultural events – art shows, plays, and dance performances – put on by the diverse and richly-talented artists who live in our local neighborhoods. Art is a huge part of Hudsonâ€s community and quality-of-life; so, from now on, in every issue of River View Observer, weâ€ll list this go-to guide to whatâ€s happening on the local ArtSCENE.

 313 Gallery at JC Art School

 

313 GALLERY, 313 –3^rd Street, JC, (732) 877-9116, www.jcartist.org.

Now through Feb 21: GENTRIFICATION, The Changing Landscape of Jersey City – A documentary art exhibition featuring Narciso Espiritu, Fabricio Suarez, Sam Pullin; curated by Allison Hall.

ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS, 136 Magnolia Ave, JC, (201) 915-9911, www.arthouseproductions.org. A non-profit organization bringing multi-media arts programs to Jersey City including original theater, music events, visual arts, experimental performance, classes, video/new media and the citywide arts festival, JC Fridays. Feb. 12-14, 19-21 at 8 pm; Feb 15 and 22 at 7 pm: THE SHAPESHIFTER, A sensory play by Meg Merriet.

THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW, 158 Brunswick St, JC, (201) 978-8939, Artistic window displays 24/7.
EVENING STAR STUDIOS, 11 Monitor St, JC, (201) 388-7323, Handcrafted art pieces; pottery throwing demonstrations.

 

GAIA STUDIO 315 3rd St, JC, www.gaiastudio.org. Each month Gaia gallery exhibits the work of a Gaia member and colleagues. Openings are on the first Friday of the month, 6-9 pm.

 ”Wonder Woman” by Teresa Garcia at Grassroots Community Space

 

GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE, 54 Coles St, JC, (201) 500-5483, www.grassrootscommunityspace.com. Classes held in Bollywood Funk, Martial Arts, Drum Circles; the work of local artists exhibited throughout the space.

 

LITM (Love is the Message), 140 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 536-5557, www.litm.com. In February: SHIFTING REALITIES, works by Liz Defrain, Mumbot, Lau Gallico, Gail Boykewich and Andrea Morin. “These five artists, while having different aesthetic styles, create works that delve into the otherworldly. Some are subtle, leaving the viewer with an inexplicable eerie feeling or strange sense of wonder. Others take you straight into a realm of the fantastic. Come and step into their worlds.”

  

    Costumes from the Armitage at MANA now through March 13

MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Large art complex with exhibitions, artist studios, framing and restoration. Through March 13: MAKING ART DANCE: Backdrops and Costumes from the Armitage Foundation. “Curated by Jeffrey Deitch, the exhibit features sets and costumes created in the past 30 years by Armitage in collaboration with artists and designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeff Koons, Christian Lacroix, David Salle, Peter Speliopoulos, and Philip Taaffe.” Now through April 24: John Newsomâ€s ROGUE ARENA, “Each of John Newsomâ€s arresting, kaleidoscopic paintings is a visual adventure. The New York-based artistâ€s super-sized canvases display a dense depiction of life-like animals and vegetation, which sit atop layers of abstract backgrounds comprised of impastoed textures, schizophrenic brushstrokes, and hard-edged, monochrome shapes.” Thereâ€s more to see; visit the website.

  Mary Benson Gallery, Jersey City

 

MARY BENSON GALLERY, 369 Third St, JC. For more info, visit their Facebook page.

PANEPINTO GALLERIES, 371 Warren Street, www.panepintogalleries.com; art@panepintogalleries.com. “Panepinto Galleries was founded by Stefania Panepinto in 2011 as a collective space to host gallery viewings, film screenings, theatrical performances, photo shoots, art exhibitions and events of all kinds, as well as build a vibrant community of artists. Located in the heart of the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City.”

  Local artists†work fills the walls at Port-O-Lounge, JC

 PORT-O LOUNGE, 286 1st St, JC. www.portolounge.com.

 

PRO ARTS, 135 Greene St, JC; 201-736-7057; www.proartsjerseycity.org; proarts@gmail.com.

Now through April 27: GESTURES IN ART, New Paintings and the Gimme Shelter Project, featuring works by Michele Vitale and Gail Winbury; curated by Eileen Ferara, and on view at Windows On Columbus on Columbus Drive between Washington and Greene Streets, and at the Lobby on Greene St, at 135 Greene Street off Columbus Drive. The exhibit is free and open to the public 24/7. “Pro Arts Jersey City is an organization of professionals in the visual arts, mainly from Jersey City and the surrounding metropolitan area, who are working to promote the arts and to better communicate Jersey Cityâ€s identity as a growing arts center.” Visit their website www.proartsjerseycity.org or call 201-736-7057 for more information.

 

RAVEN GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE, 304 Newark Ave, JC; (201) 565-3046; www.theravengalleryandboutique.com. Fri, Feb. 13, 6-10 pm: EAT YOUR HEART OUT! “Come to The Raven Gallery & Boutique to mend your broken heart, celebrate yourself, look at some great art from our Industrial NJ show, engage in some interactive anti-Valentine’s activities, check out our broken hearts curtain, drink some Cupid’s blood (hehe!), or just hang out! We will be open special hours for that special person- YOU!” Thereâ€s more to see; visit their website. Artists†works curated by Javiera Rodriguez and Andrea McKenna.

Sno-Balls by Pamela Talese at the Village West Gallery, downtown.

VILLAGE WEST GALLERY, 331 Newark Ave, JC. www.villagewestgallery.com; robinsonholloway@gmail.com. Opening Feb. 18 and running through March 8: BREAD AND CIRCUSES. “The term dates back to ancient Rome (‘panem et circensesâ€), when “bread and circuses” were deemed enough to keep the population distracted and undemanding – our modern day equivalent might be ‘corn syrup and Kardashians.†Twenty eight artists have tackled the theme, both literally and politically. Village West Gallery is located in the Village neighborhood of Historic Downtown Jersey City.  Aside from receptions and special events, it is open by appointment only.

If you have an art opening or performances coming up including visual arts, performing arts and street arts, send an email to:  Riverviewobserver@gmail.com or call 201-776-9222 and weâ€ll list it in ArtSCENE.

Compiled by Sally Deering and Fermin Mendoza.

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