IN-BETWEEN ART SHOW
Join us at “In Between,” a captivating art show that explores the dynamic interplay between reality and abstraction, June 2nd, 6pm-9pm at the Electrical Jungle. The show will include life […]
Join us at “In Between,” a captivating art show that explores the dynamic interplay between reality and abstraction, June 2nd, 6pm-9pm at the Electrical Jungle. The show will include life […]
Jersey City Writers honors home-grown wordsmiths with our 5th Annual Poetry Fest: Jersey Proud. Join us in welcoming poets from around the Garden State as we celebrate the words that […]
Free Art Show! Memoir of Colors is a solo exhibition showcasing many abstract works from 2019 until present moment. You’ll be able to see the evolution and the stories behind […]
Electrical Jungle at 304 Newark Avenue, Jersey City is pleased to present Acid Rain – a solo exhibit by Salvadoran born abstract expressionist artist Marisela Vanegas Alas. “With one taste, […]
This event showcases Cheryl Gross’ paintings of women boxers and cowgirls. The show is a series that depicts women empowerment. Opening reception: March 15 from 5-8 PM. Artist talk March […]
Come celebrate artist Stephen Van Mitchell. Stephen Van Mitchell is a local Jersey City Artist that is well known and loved in the community. He has been a Jersey City […]
Tickets can be found here https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/center-for-the-arts-njcu/63bc38fa98c4df0e3f02232b This event was pieced together by the French composer-scenographer Jean-François Alcoléa who brings to life the cinematographic works of George Méliès. Georges Méliès was […]
JCFRIDAYS Tarik Mendes Art Studio Friday, December 2nd, 4:00pm-10:00pm Tarik Mendes Art, Studio 219, 2nd Floor 150 Bay St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 A mix of Tarik Mendes Art Studio […]
Join local downtown Jersey City artist, Tarik Mendes at his open art studio at 150 Bay Street! Along with other artists at ART150, entrance located on Provost and 1st. Sponsorship […]
Artistic worlds collide for this fascinating dialogue featuring Blakeley White-McGuire, former star of the Martha Graham Dance Company, Samuel Pott, Founding Artistic Director of Nimbus Dance, and Dr. Jeff Friedman, […]
The City of Jersey City, Office of the Municipal Council and Office of the Cultural Affairs were proud to recognize the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Jersey City during the Feast of Saint Patrick’s Cultural and Religious Celebration through the annual Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, March 9, 2023. National Anthem of both nations were played.
The Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. ‘the Day of the Festival of Patrick’) is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilís, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians who belong to liturgical denominations also attend church services and historically the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol were lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption.
During the Feast of Saint Patrick’s Cultural and Religious celebration our community joins together in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland and provides Irish American community of Jersey City the opportunity to share their heritage and rich Irish culture that so greatly represents the diversity to our community and our historic immigrant background. It is through the numerous contributions and accomplishments of American citizens of Irish descent and their forbearers that the Irish community has been an asset to the positive growth of Jersey City throughout the years.
2023 HONOREES
Grand Marshal – Craig Guy
Irishwoman – Kim Scalcione
Irishman – Sean O’Leary
Irish Police Officer – Sgt. Gary Gvriffin
Irish Firefighter – Dep. Chief Bill McClintock
Irish EMT – Edna Rahbari
Irish Educator – Terry Matthews
Honorary Irishwoman – Joyce Watterman
Honorary Irishman – Joe Cunha
Miss Colleen – Juliana Peters