Art Opening: “Hoboken Sensations: The photographs of Marcella Conti”
Upper Gallery Art Opening: "Hoboken Sensations: The photographs of Marcella Conti" Hoboken's family-owned businesses are part of what makes Hoboken such a special place. They know their customers. They know their craft. They take pride in making bread or "mutz" in the traditional way -- and better than the store three blocks over. Marcella Conti, … Continue reading Art Opening: “Hoboken Sensations: The photographs of Marcella Conti”
Book Launch Party: Poet Danny Shot’s “Works”
The community is invited to a free reception on Sunday, March 11, 3 - 5 pm, to celebrate the launch of poet Danny Shot's latest book, "Works." Special guests will include poets Eliot Katz, Joel Lewis and Alicia Ostriker, and books will be available for purchase. WORKS honors "Long Shot," the arts and literary magazine he … Continue reading Book Launch Party: Poet Danny Shot’s “Works”
WWI Centennial Talk: “The Meuse-Argonne, Then & Now,” by Randal Gaulke
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Mar. 18, at 4 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to welcome historian Randal Gaulke, for an illustrated talk about "The Meuse-Argonne: Then and Now." Gaulke has studied the battlefield intensively and led tours there. He has created a dedicated website based on his … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “The Meuse-Argonne, Then & Now,” by Randal Gaulke
Black Maria Film Series, “Seeing Through the Wall”
The Museum is hosting a spring series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning documentary films on the first Wednesday of the month, April - June, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald, often with filmmakers as special guests. The second program, on Wednesday, April 4, will feature an hour-long documentary by Annie Macksoud called, … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, “Seeing Through the Wall”
WWI Centennial Talk: “New York and World War I,” by Kevin Fitzpatrick
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to host WWI author and tour guide Kevin Fitzpatrick for a talk about New York City's many connections to the Great War, on April 22 at 4 pm. Admission for the talk is $5, free for Hoboken Museum members. New York City was an important hub for U.S. recruiting … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “New York and World War I,” by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Art Opening & Talk: “Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk”
Upper Gallery Art Opening: "Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk" Tom Zuk has made photographic art from the rough materials of the urban cityscape outside his Hoboken apartment window. A wall of crumbling masonry, a clothesline with pulley, a patio, a street corner, a church with steeple, hi-rise apartment, just the sky filling the window … Continue reading Art Opening & Talk: “Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk”
Black Maria Film Series, “Cotton Road”
The Museum is hosting a spring series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning documentary films on the first Wednesday of the month, April - June, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald, often with filmmakers as special guests. The third program, on Wednesday, May 2, will feature an hour-long documentary by Laura Kissel called, … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, “Cotton Road”
Annual Gala: What a Fabulous Masked Ball!
Another one of Hoboken's best parties is in the history books. The Museum's annual Masked Ball at the W Hotel Hoboken on Oct. 26 was a great success, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and donors. We thank all 200 guests for coming together to celebrate the good work the Museum does in the … Continue reading Annual Gala: What a Fabulous Masked Ball!
Kids Drawing Class at Mana Contemporary – April 29
Hoboken Museum Associate and artist Bill Curran will lead a still-life art workshop next Sunday, April 29, from 2 - 5 pm at the Mana Contemporary's Spring Open House event. Recommended for children ages 6 - 12 years, the workshop will teach children how to draw and color flowers using charcoal and pastels. Once … Continue reading Kids Drawing Class at Mana Contemporary – April 29
“On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi
For a truly Hoboken experience, join us on Sunday, June 24, 1 - 4 pm, for the "On the Waterfront" bus tour. Led by Hoboken native and film industry pro Lenny Luizzi, the tour will highlight the large role Hoboken played in this iconic American film, which earned 8 Academy Awards. The bus will depart from … Continue reading “On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi