Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs

Live at Brennan’s | SWINGADELIC – Tickets On Sale Now

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An exciting night of jazz music in partnership with #jerseycityjazzfestival set in the historic William J. Brennan Court House

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Swingadelic

Swingadelic began in 1998 as the neo-swing movement was cresting. Upright bassist Dave Post gathered his jazz & blues playing friends together to play engagements at New York City’s Supper Club, Swing 46 and Windows On The World, the former restaurant atop of the World Trade Center. As the swing scene waned the band was able to turn to swing dance groups, concerts, festivals, schools and private engagements to keep active.

Swingadelic has performed at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, NJPAC, and at many festivals, including Bele Chere (Ashville NC), MusikFest (Allentown PA) the CD 109 Jazz & Blues Festival (Red Bank, NJ) and the sanofi-aventis JazzFest (Madison NJ).

The band plays about 100 dates per year and has traveled from Maine to Atlanta. Swingadelic has maintained two yearslong residencies as a ten piece band at Maxwell’s in Hoboken and Swing 46 in midtown NYC. The band recently appeared on the Apple TV program “Your Friends and Neighbors”.

Swingadelic has seven CD’s and has been recording for the ZOHO Music label since 2011. Swingadelic CD’s have been in the JazzWeek Radio charts top thirty and garnered many critically acclaimed reviews in jazz publications such as Jazz Times and All About Jazz.

Our newest ZOHO release is called “Bluesville” a collection of blues and jazz by legendary artists like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Ruth Brown and more.

Annual Senior Art Show – Reception May 20th

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Annual Senior Art Show begins May 1st and will be on view all month long! Reception is May 20th at 6PM at 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

SY26-27 Sports in Education Program Grant for Schools to launch May 4th

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Head over HERE to learn more about how to apply, and download guidelines.

9th Annual Light Up the Loop

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Join us for our 9^th Annual Light Up The Loop Night Bike Ride!!!

Date & Time: Friday, May 8th at 7:15 PM

Location: Washington Park, Jersey City (by Tennis Court on New York Ave.)

Feeder Ride meet @ 6:45 PM (Grove St.Path Plaza, Jersey City)

Get ready to light up your night with the most amazing event of the year!

Join us for a night of fun, music, and excitement as we Light Up the Loop. Don’t forget to dress up in your most colorful and vibrant attire to match

the theme of the event and decorate your bikes with dazzling bike lights. This is a one-of-a-kind FREE event that you won’t want to miss!

LUTL Bike Ride is approximately 17.5 miles Total Distance to JJ Braddock Park and back to Jersey City on the breathtaking Hudson County River Waterfront.

Get your friends and family together and come experience the magic of Light Up the Loop. We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration is required to join this FREE event! Get your tickets NOW on Eventbrite!

CLICK HERE TICKETS

Reimagined: The Art of Second Life – Join us for the reception on April 16th

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Join us for the Public Reception on Thursday, April 16 at 7 PM and meet the artists behind this inspiring exhibition. Created in collaboration with artists from Mana Contemporary, this exhibition explores environmental themes through artwork made from recycled, repurposed, and upcycled materials. In celebration of Earth Day, the show reflects on the connection between people and the natural world and the creative potential of transformation and reuse. Deborah L. Morris A New Jersey-based artist working in fiber, textiles, and ceramics, Deborah creates work ranging from intimate objects to large immersive installations. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she received a 2023 fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Jada Fabrizio Photographer Jada Fabrizio is a finalist for the 2025 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Photography Award. Her work has been widely exhibited across the U.S. and featured in publications including Musée Magazine and Chronogram. Kristian Battell A multidisciplinary artist working in printmaking, painting, textiles, and installation, Kristian Battell explores sustainable art practices. Her work has been shown across New York and New Jersey, including the 2025 “Artist as Activist” exhibition from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Located at: Historic Brennan Courthouse Rotunda
583 Newark Avenue | Jersey City, NJ 07306

Exhibit Open to the Public
Monday through Friday | 9AM to 5PM
April 6th to April 28th

SY26-27 Arts in Education Program Grant for Schools & School Districts – NOW OPEN

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:21 +0000

HCOCHA/TD along with Hudson County Executive, Craig Guy, and the Hudson County Board of Commissioners are excited to announce the launch of SY26-27 Arts in Education Program Grant for Schools & School Districts.

Head over HERE to learn more about how to apply, and download guidelines.

We are also hosting a webinar on March 26th at 3:15PM, that will answer all your questions and provide you everything you need to submit a successful application. Click here to register for the webinar.

2026 PERM Art Show

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Since 1983, the Permanent Student Art Collection program has showcased student artwork emphasizing the importance of K-12 art education in the Jersey City Public Schools and the community. The initiative has been acknowledged as a New Jersey Best Practice.

Located at: Historic Brennan Courthouse Rotunda
583 Newark Avenue | Jersey City, NJ 07306

Exhibit Open to the Public
Monday through Friday | 9AM to 5PM
March 3rd to March 28th

Revenue Generation & Resource Development Workshop

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Participants will examine the full revenue ecosystem of a healthy nonprofit and learn how to move beyond overdependence on a single funding source. The session focuses on practical, field-tested strategies to diversify revenue through individual giving, institutional support, partnerships, and earned income—without burning out staff or board members.

Live at Brennan’s Returns March 12th! Tickets On Sale Now

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:59:34 +0000

Have some fun with us in the Historic William J. Brennan Court House!

An exciting night grooving to Motown Hits and Soul Music… enjoy light fare set in the Historic William J. Brennan Court House.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM

NEW DATE: MARCH 16th – Annual Ramadan Iftar & Lighting Ceremony

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:54:54 +0000

A celebration lighting the fanous, prayer, and breaking fast! Join us and our friends from Hudson County Community College Culinary School on Wednesday, March 16th, 5-7PM at the Brennan Courthouse.