HUDSON HAPPENINGS
Poets and Artist Showcase -
SATURDAY: festival Activities INCLUDE SYNERGY : Immersive Interdisciplinary - Poetic Experience: - exploring the SYNERGY between the language arts, science, philosophy, technology and all forms of artistic expressions.
If You Go Museum of Jersey City History
298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ
The event is presented by The Jersey City Poetry Festival aka / JCPOFEST
A Sinatra Story presented by the Jersey City Ballet is coming to Hoboken Shoutout to Director Bob Foster for advising on the historical content. Please be sure to join for this special celebration of Sinatra through the art of dance!
If You Go Sinatra Park
525 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 September 7,4PM Free to the public
Hudson County Community College Begins Yearlong Celebration of 50th Anniversary
The College invites everyone to join in observing “50 Years of Excellence: Fifty and Forward!” with a Kick-off event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is marking its Golden 50th Anniversary with a full year of celebratory events. The festivities begin on September 9, 2025 with the Anniversary Kick-off Party and culminate with the Grand Opening of the HCCC Center for Student Success in September 2026.
“There are so many people and milestones we want to remember and recognize. We needed more than just a few events and a few months to properly celebrate this landmark moment in the College’s
history,” said HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. “HCCC’s Golden Anniversary also provides opportunities to look ahead to our new, eleven-story Center for Student Success, and our programs, services, and resources that will continue to enrich the education, enjoyment, and quality of life of our neighbors and our community.”
The first of HCCC’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will be held on Monday, September 9, 2025 when there will literally be singing and dancing in the streets. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., HCCC students, faculty and staff will come together in the Gabert Library (71 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ) for music, giveaways, art tours, a history exhibit, “Time Capsule Launch,” and much more.
At 5:00 p.m., the celebration moves down the street to the College’s Culinary Plaza Park (just across from the HCCC Culinary Conference Center at 161 Sip Avenue) for a Dance Party featuring a champagne toast, a singalong to Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration,” music by Kool’s son, DJ Prince Hakim, a raffle, and other festivities.
Other events planned 50th Anniversary Homecoming Block Party and Open House on October 18th; 50th Anniversary Alumni Networking Night on November 13th; and 50th Anniversary Foundation Gala at the Culinary Conference Center on December 4th.
Dr. Reber said details for the September 9th KickOff and the other 2025 and 2026 Anniversary events will be revealed soon.
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence!
Join us as Hudson County Community College marks its golden anniversary with a year of exciting events and milestones. Save the dates and be part of the celebration!
All are welcome! – staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community members
HCCC 50th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m–7:00 p.m.
Gabert Library - 71 Sip Avenue, Jersey City
HCCC 50th Anniversary Homecoming Block Party and Open House
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Culinary Conference Center - 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ
HCCC 50th Anniversary Alumni Networking Night
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Culinary Conference Center - 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ
HCCC 50th Anniversary Annual Gala *
Thursday, December 4, 2025 , 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Culinary Conference Center - 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ
* ticketed event
Scan QR Code or click on link below to register for our upcoming 50th Anniversary events! https://www.hccc.edu/page/50th/index.html
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Pro Arts Jersey City announces a new exhibit: Curators Choice Curated by Wes Sherman Pro Arts Jersey City announces a new exhibit: Curators Choice Curated by Wes Sherman Opening Reception: Friday, September 12, 5-8pm during JCFridays Open weekends through September 27, 1- 4pm Location: ART150 Gallery Studio #282
157A First St. Jersey City, NJ 07302
Entrance is on the corner of Provost & 1st Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Curator’s Statement: In shaping an exhibition, my curatorial approach is guided by a commitment to contemporary
vision, material mastery, and a deep inquiry into human experience. I am seeking works that reflect the urgency and spirit of our present moment—art that is both timely and timeless in its capacity to respond to the shifting questions of our era. Technical proficiency is essential, but more so is the integration of medium and meaning. I am interested in pieces where the chosen materials become a vital language, amplifying the artwork’s emotional and conceptual depth. Above all, I value art that ventures beneath the surface, offering not only visual engagement but also a profound
exploration of what it means to be human. I hope to assemble a collection that navigates ambiguity and paradox, evokes empathy and reflection, and invites viewers to consider the contours of private longing and collective consciousness.
Exhibiting Artists: Allan Gorman, Ann Vollum, Brad Terhune, Gwen Yip, Injoo Whang, JeanPaul Picard, Josué, Morales Urbina, Nanette Reynolds Beachner
Allan Gorman
Gwen Yip
www.wisehearing.com
Nanette Reynolds Beachner
Sounds Concert
Wednesday, September 3
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that The Beer Cats will perform in the Summer Sounds by the Bay concert on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. The Beer Cats play rock hits from
the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s. Since there was a concert date available on September 3, the City of Bayonne decided to finish the Summer Sounds season with a local band. The concert will take place at the amphitheater on the lower
level of DiDomenico16th Street Park. The concert site is located below the foot of West 16th Street, between Avenue A and Newark Bay. The Recreation Division provides only a limited number of chairs. It is recommended that you bring
your own chairs.
On music days during the summer concert season, in the event of inclement weather, please call 201-4717590, or visit www. leaguelineup.com/bayonnerecor view the City of Bayonne’s Facebook page to check on the status of that night’s performance. For more information about the concerts, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129, or email BAYONNEREC@ AOL.COM.
HUDSON HAPPENINGS
Bayonne Heritage of Pride
Join for a wonderful day of entertainment in the Peninsula City. Celebrate Bayonne PRIDE!
Fun for all ages:Live Music, Beer Garden Vendors, Bounce Houses
Hosted by BayonneHeritage.com
If You Go:
G Thomas DiDomenico (16th Street) Park, Bayonne Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 AM 6:00 PM EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
The 2nd Annual Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival!
FREE MUSIC!
The best-kept secret in New York area live music! The Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival RETURNS! At JC’s Exchange Place Plaza, right on the waterfront near the PATH station. Don’t miss the funky beats and magical musical moments! Food truck fun. FREE ADMISSION!
Plaza Stage 2-3 PM - UCMP Latin Jazz/Percussion Workshop by Enildo Rasúa
4-5 PM - John Benitez 6-7 PM
Bobby Sanabria
8-9:30 PM - The Palmieri Experience presented by Luques Curtis Courtyard Stage
3-4 PM WBGO Kids Series
5-6 PM Chembo Corniel Quintet
7-8 PM Melvis Santa Saturday, Sept 6th from 2-10 PM On The Waterfront!
FREE MUSIC
If You Go:
Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival If You Go
1 Exchange Place Fri Sept 5th from 2-6 PM and Sat Sept 6th from 2-10 PM.
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Jersey City Street Festival If You Go
Newark Avenue
Pedestrian Plaza Sat. Sept. 20 12pm-8pm
HUDSON WEST BIGGER AND BETTER FOR 2025, Saturday, September. 13
Hudson West has a fantastic line-up of nationally renowned, Grammy nominated and local musicians. They are especially excited about their expanded Street Festival that will include open music jams, vendors and the exuberant Americana Family Jamboree & Barn Dance which is a lot of fun for kids of all ages, but safe for grown-ups!
The Hudson West 2025 PERFORMERS
-Amythyst Kiah
-Dori Freeman
-Quadrature, of Brooklyn Raga Massive
-Christina Courtin
-Alice Howe & Freebo
-Niall Connolly -Nick Dunbar
-American Family Jamboree with Elena & Boo
-Rockness (for kids)
-Hudson West Fest’s Emerging Artists
-Maidin and Matt Gronert
Amythyst Kiah
AMYTHYST KIAH
The rootsy alt-rock of Amythyst’s 2021 breakthrough album, Wary + Strange, offered a collection of spellbinding songs detailing her experience with grief, trauma, and alienation, each illuminated in her extraordinary songwriting. A showcase
for her singular musicality and soul-stirring voice, Kiah’s Rounder Records debut soon found many leading critics hailing her as a formidable new talent, landing her on Rolling Stone’s list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drawing acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. Adding to her list of accolades includes earning a Grammy nomination for her powerhouse anthem “Black Myself.”
Dori Freeman
Dori Freeman has sharpened her vision of Appalachian Americana over five studio albums.
From the country traditionalism of her self-titled debut to the amplified folk of Ten Thousand Roses, it’s a sound that nods to her mountaintown roots even as it reaches beyond them. Freeman continues creating her own musical geography with Do You Recall, the songwriter’s most eclectic -- and electric -- record yet.
“I grew up in a family that played a lot of traditional music, but my dad played a lot of other types of music for me, too,” says Freeman, who grew up in rural Galax, Virginia. “I’d go fiddler’s conventions, but I’d also watch my dad play jazz, swing, country, and rock & roll. He was a big fan of singer-songwriters. I think that variety has a lot to do with the way my own songwriting has developed.”
Quadrature, Brooklyn Raga
Massive
Quadrature is a musical powerhouse that ventures into uncharted territories at the intersection of raga, rock, jazz and psychedelia. Quadrature features the mesmerizing sitar and effects of Neel Murgai, alongside the innovative Firebird trumpet and effects of Indofunk Satish, the rhythmic brilliance of Tripp Dudley on drum set, and the deep grooves of Damon Banks on bass. Emerging from the legendary Brooklyn Raga Massive jam sessions, Quadrature began their journey with fully improvised sets rooted in ragas, captivating audiences on the streets of Brooklyn. In 2023, they were artists in residence at David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at The Pocantico Center, where they further developed their sound and arrangements. They have performed at Globalfest at Lincoln Center, Ragas Live Festival at Pioneer Works, Levitt Pavilion, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, DromNYC and more.
Alice Howe and Freebo
Alice Howe and Freebo
Christina Courtin
Christina Courtin’s latest release, Situation Station, recorded four years after her critically acclaimed first album, Varsity, can best be described as a tapestry of her musical and life experiences. As she weaves together her dual worlds, the singersongwriter and classically trained violinist guide listeners through somber plains and heartbreak, all the while surrounding them with warmth, joy, and hope.
She has also been a collaborator and side player to many artists and groups, most recently including Bonnie Prince Billy, Planetarium, Doyle Bramhall II, Lee Ann Womack, Nico Muhly, Dr. Dog, Lisa Loeb, Sara Barellies, and the Buffalo Philharmonic. Christina is a featured soloist for the films Chappaquiddick and Free State of Jones, and occasionally writes music for This American Life.
There she was, recording at the legendary Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, standing on ground soaked in soul, and she knew the truth: she had to dig deeper than ever before. Channeling Fame’s ghosts, she mined her heart, poured everything into her vocals, and created her latest album, Circumstance — 11 stirring tracks that pull no punches weaving together a vibrant tapestry of southern rock, country, folk, classic soul and blues. Three of the original tracks she wrote solo, with the remaining seven co-written with her creative partner, Freebo. A veteran rock and folk musician who was Bonnie Raitt’s bass player during the 1970s, he backed Alice on the album on fretless bass as well as produced and arranged it.
To read the rest of the musical artist Biographies Niall Connolly, Nick Dunbar, The American Family Jambore Rockness
Maidin
Matt Gronert
Please go to www.riverviewobserver.net
If You Go:
Downtown Jersey City at the Nimbus Arts Center Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 Noon to 9 pm
Welcome Home Jersey City will bring a taste of ethnic foods to expand your taste buds.
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