Hoboken Talks: April Harris, director of “In Jesus Name Charities” talks with Bob Foster
Join us online Thursday, July 14 at 7pm for Hoboken Talks when April Harris is interviewed by Bob Foster, April Harris grew up in the housing projects of Hoboken. Drawing on her own experience as a child in poverty and the hardships she witnessed, she was determined to help the vulnerable poor. During the arson … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: April Harris, director of “In Jesus Name Charities” talks with Bob Foster
July 2022 Historical Bicycle Tour
Join us on the second Saturday of the month, July 9 at 11am, for an Historical Bike Tour! Let us be your guide as we pedal along together, stopping to tell some stories about our town's many historical points of interests. Bring your bike. We'll have a pump. The tour is expected to last … Continue reading July 2022 Historical Bicycle Tour
Artist Talk w/photographer Carol Halebian: When We Were Young
We are pleased to announce a live, online Artist Talk on Friday, July 8 at 7pm with photographer Carol Halebian. Tune in and chat as Carol is interviewed by Museum Director Bob Foster on our YouTube channel here or on Facebook here. She's bringing the brick of kodachrome film from her freezer! This Artist Talk … Continue reading Artist Talk w/photographer Carol Halebian: When We Were Young
Hoboken Talks: Peter Gutierrez, young model airplane and astrophotography hobbyist, talks with Bob Foster
Join us online Thursday, July 7 at 7pm for Hoboken Talks when Peter Gutierrez is interviewed by Bob Foster, Peter Gutierrez was born in Hoboken. In his words, “My families' history in Hoboken stretches from the grills of Biggies clam house, through the shipyard and the Lipton Tea loading dock. From the streets of … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Peter Gutierrez, young model airplane and astrophotography hobbyist, talks with Bob Foster
Upper Gallery opening – When We Were Young: Kodachrome photography of Hoboken by Carol Halebian
We are thrilled to present photography by Carol Halebian, in our new Upper Gallery exhibit, "When We Were Young." We're showing select images form the Kodachrome film she shot of Hoboken Street life between the late 70s and early 80s. The exhibit opens Sunday, July 10 with a reception at 2 pm and runs … Continue reading Upper Gallery opening – When We Were Young: Kodachrome photography of Hoboken by Carol Halebian
Hoboken Sings! Join us in Shipyard Park for a karaoke/sing-a-long
It's an evening of... a very special hybrid of sing-a-long / karaoke co-presented with Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken. The museum's own Rand Hoppe will emcee and facilitate. Raise your hand for a chance at taking center stage, or sit back, follow the lyrics on our audience-facing monitors, and SING-A-LONG. Warm … Continue reading Hoboken Sings! Join us in Shipyard Park for a karaoke/sing-a-long
Hoboken Sings! Join us in Sinatra Park for a karaoke/sing-a-long
On Thursday, July 28 from 7 - 9 pm, it's an evening of... a very special hybrid of sing-a-long / karaoke at Sinatra Park co-presented with Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken. The museum's own Rand Hoppe will emcee and facilitate. Raise your hand for a chance at taking center stage, or … Continue reading Hoboken Sings! Join us in Sinatra Park for a karaoke/sing-a-long
“Main Street: How a City’s Heart Connects Us All” by social psychiatrist Mindy Fullilove
Join us in the Shipyard Passageway on Sunday, July 17 at 5pm for a very special talk, "Main Street: How a City’s Heart Connects Us All," by Mindy Fullilove, MD, LFAPA, Hon AIA and professor of urban policy and health at The New School. Mindy is a writer and social psychiatrist who studies cities. She … Continue reading “Main Street: How a City’s Heart Connects Us All” by social psychiatrist Mindy Fullilove
Hoboken Talks: Edgar “Butch” Sanchez, pro boxing trainer, with Stu Chirichella
Join us online Thursday, August 4 at 7pm for Hoboken Talks when Edgar "Butch" Sanchez is interviewed by guest host and fellow "Hoboken Whisperer" Stu Chirichella. No punches will be pulled! Edgar "Butch" Sanchez’s family moved to Hoboken from Chicago when he was 1. He started boxing as a teenager at Mile Square Boxing Gym … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Edgar “Butch” Sanchez, pro boxing trainer, with Stu Chirichella
On the VEGAN-front Dinner
Join us Saturday, August 20th at 7pm for "On the VEGAN-front, #2" a casual outdoor dining experience highlighting the vegan options of select Hoboken eateries. We'll dine buffet-style in the Shipyard Passageway with live music. International food options kindly provided by The Brick, Happy Vegans, D’s Soul Full Cafe, Vegbar and more. Attendance is … Continue reading On the VEGAN-front Dinner