20110320 Lure City

“The Lure of the City”

March 20, 2011

Ask any 12 Hobokenites why Hoboken is endearing to them, and you’re likely to hear a dozen different answers. But what draws in the newcomer? Historian Randall Gabrielan suggests that history is a major part of Hoboken’s appeal. It’s arguably the most historic square mile in New Jersey. But before someone gets to know the details of the city’s rich history, Gabrielan says, it’s apparent in the city’s built environment—its streetscapes and architecture—which even at first glance suggest that Hoboken is well preserved and yet has effectively undergone change and possesses an urban vibrancy.

Gabrielan visits the Museum on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. to discuss “The Lure of the City,” and to sign copies of his latest book, Hoboken—History and Architecture at a Glance, which focuses on Hoboken’s rich collection of historic structures.

20111210 Crafts fair

Holiday Crafts Fair at the Museum

Saturday & Sunday, December 10-11, 2011, 12-5pm

Meet local artisans and craftspeople selling jewelry, candles, home decorations and more.

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

20111215 Storytime

Uptown Storytime at the Museum

Thursday, December 15, 2011, 10am

For children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers.

$2 donation; HHM members free

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

20111217 Crafts fair

Holiday Crafts Fair at the Museum

Saturday & Sunday, December 17-18, 2011, 12-5pm

Meet local artisans and craftspeople selling jewelry, candles, home decorations and more.

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

20110207 Black Maria

Black Maria Film Festival

February 7, 2011

The Hoboken Historical Museum is proud once again to serve as one of the first host venues for New Jersey’s own Annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival, an international competition and award tour featuring cutting-edge works from independent film and video makers. Now in its 30th year, the festival will bring a handful of works to the Museum on Monday, February 7, at 7 p.m.

20111204 Holiday concert

7th Annual Winter Holiday Family Concert with Dave Lambert & Howard Olah-Reikenin

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 3 pm

Catch the holiday spirit with a fun, family-friendly concert by Dave Lambert and Howard Olah-Reiken on Sunday afternoon, December 4, at 3 p.m. The event will take place again in The Shipyard Playroom in the neighboring Independence building on the south side of Shipyard Park.

The pair of singers have entertained Hobokenites and led sing-alongs of favorite holiday and winter-themed music at the Museum for the past six years. You may have also seen the duo on lead vocals and guitar for the Gordys, a collective of musicians who performed in the city’s summer concert series at Sinatra Park in August.

Shipyard Playroom, SW corner of Shipyard Park, in the Independence

Admission: $5 per family.

20111204 Liz Cohen

Artist talk by Liz Cohen, on her exhibit, Walkabout: Photographs & Mixed-Media in the musuem’s Upper Gallery

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 4pm

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

20111113 Walkabout

Reception: Opening reception for Walkabout, Photographs & Mixed-Media Works by Liz Cohen

Sunday, November 13, 2011, 2-5pm

In the musuem’s Upper Gallery

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

Free

20111117 Storytime

Uptown Storytime at the Museum

Thursday, November 17, 2011, 10am

For children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers.

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.

$2 donation; HHM members free.

20111201 Storytime

Uptown Storytime at the Museum

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 10 am

For children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers.

Hoboken Historical Museum

1301 Hudson St.

$2 donation; HHM members free.