AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Jersey City New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:55:23 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-jersey-city-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-jersey-city-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Carefully cutting her installations from individual sheets of paper, Jersey City-based artist Jin Lee has created this dramatic work specifically for... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-jin-lee-a-paper-landscape-225474 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-jin-lee-a-paper-landscape-225474 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 The organically shaped, brightly colored magazine cutouts in the video Outside of Time are presented in various speeds, shapes, and details to create... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-natalie-mckeever-outside-of-time-225475 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-natalie-mckeever-outside-of-time-225475 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Hoboken, NJ - The days following those fateful words, "We have to let you go," are dismal ones indeed. Some mornings, it's tough to even... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/from-fired-to-fired-up-how-to-move-forward-if-you-ve-lost-your-job-235851 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/from-fired-to-fired-up-how-to-move-forward-if-you-ve-lost-your-job-235851 Business and Professional Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, November 23, 2009:  The Hudson Jewish Community Forum (“HudsonJewish”) in... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/hanukkah-on-the-hudson-2009-236111 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/hanukkah-on-the-hudson-2009-236111 Religion and Spirituality Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 García Gallery for Works on Paper An exhibition project by William LaRosa, Director, Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-hudson-views-a-celebration-of-the-river-225465 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-hudson-views-a-celebration-of-the-river-225465 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 This sculpture makes the passing audience more sensitive to the changing experience of everyday living, quietly recalling a lost icon of American... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-brian-gustafson-telephone-booth-225469 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/exhibition-brian-gustafson-telephone-booth-225469 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Staged at construction sites, these videos present fictitious narratives that relate to found spaces. In exploring various themes of failure, scale,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jason-burch-interior-dimensions-225471 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jason-burch-interior-dimensions-225471 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Hoboken, NJ - Just 20 years ago, “going to work” meant waking up, getting dressed, jumping in the car, and driving to a physical location where... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/the-virtual-workforce-why-we-must-rethink-the-way-we-manage-and-lead-this-new-reality-234495 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/the-virtual-workforce-why-we-must-rethink-the-way-we-manage-and-lead-this-new-reality-234495 Business and Professional Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Two Chicks and A ‘Cellist an ensemble in residence at The Hudson School present "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Chamber... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-chamber-music-233954 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-chamber-music-233954 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hoboken, NJ - Well, the unemployment numbers are in. At 10.2 percent, we’ve entered double-digit territory. If you’re a gainfully employed yet... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/story-idea-a-10-2-wake-up-call-new-unemployment-numbers-require-new-thinking-233350 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/story-idea-a-10-2-wake-up-call-new-unemployment-numbers-require-new-thinking-233350 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Now's the time to join the Jersey City Museum as a member and attend Jersey City's newest, hippest event! The first ever New Members Bash will be... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-announces-new-members-bash-223759 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-announces-new-members-bash-223759 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hoboken, NJ - It's a scary time for job seekers. With an unemployment rate over 9 percent—a 26-year high—there's no denying the recession has... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/a-job-search-how-to-compete-when-you-re-up-against-grandpa-your-mom-and-your-peers-232687 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/a-job-search-how-to-compete-when-you-re-up-against-grandpa-your-mom-and-your-peers-232687 Business and Professional Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jersey City Museum and American Historical Theatre present Daisy Nelson Century in Sojourner Truth: "Ain't I a Woman?" in the museum’s... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/afternoon-delight-american-historical-theatre-sojourner-truth-ain-t-i-a-woman-231843 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/afternoon-delight-american-historical-theatre-sojourner-truth-ain-t-i-a-woman-231843 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jersey City Museum presents Film Screening: Andres Serrano with special guests Andres Serrano and Adam Kahan Join Jersey City Museum for the special... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-presents-film-screening-andres-serrano-231869 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-presents-film-screening-andres-serrano-231869 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hoboken, NJ -- Financially speaking, it’s a tough time to be a parent. While the economic turmoil may be behind us, many companies have frozen pay... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/teaching-smart-money-habits-to-your-kids-11-tips-to-get-you-started-231276 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/teaching-smart-money-habits-to-your-kids-11-tips-to-get-you-started-231276 Business and Professional Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Message from the Chairman: Just because the High Holidays season is over doesn't mean that local Jewish life is taking a break.  There are... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/hudson-jewish-november-2009-newsletter-november-2-2009-230735 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/hudson-jewish-november-2009-newsletter-november-2-2009-230735 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bayonne/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hudson-county-227218 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bayonne/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hudson-county-227218 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hoboken, NJ -- It’s Friday afternoon, and your team is filing into the conference room, mumbling and grumbling as they take their seats for yet... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/why-people-hate-meetings-and-what-you-can-do-to-change-it-224798 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/why-people-hate-meetings-and-what-you-can-do-to-change-it-224798 Schools and Libraries Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jersey City Museum Announces Re-dedication Ceremony and Jersey City Public Art Summit Featuring Renowned American Sculptor Melvin Edwards Join... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-announces-re-dedication-ceremony-and-jersey-city-public-art-summit-224641 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/jerseycity/news/jersey-city-museum-announces-re-dedication-ceremony-and-jersey-city-public-art-summit-224641 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hoboken, NJ -- It happens to the best of us. An upset client calls to complain about a product or service, and you’re completely caught off guard.... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/5-ways-to-turn-angry-clients-into-happy-ones-223030 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/5-ways-to-turn-angry-clients-into-happy-ones-223030 Schools and Libraries Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hoboken, NJ---There’s no doubt about it: the past year or so has been a lean time for most companies. And while there’s hope that the worst... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/burned-out-over-worked-and-demoralized-employees-9-tactics-for-reengaging-your-team-222686 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/burned-out-over-worked-and-demoralized-employees-9-tactics-for-reengaging-your-team-222686 Business and Professional Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hoboken, NJ - As parents know all too well, there is no "Official Guide to Parenting" brochure handed out when you bring home your first... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/teaching-kids-the-fine-art-of-relationship-building-and-why-it-s-so-important-218676 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/teaching-kids-the-fine-art-of-relationship-building-and-why-it-s-so-important-218676 Schools and Libraries Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hoboken, NJ - It’s Friday afternoon, and your team is filing into the conference room, mumbling and grumbling as they take their seats for yet... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/meetings-that-matter-10-ways-to-defy-statistics-and-make-meetings-productive-217946 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hoboken/news/meetings-that-matter-10-ways-to-defy-statistics-and-make-meetings-productive-217946 Schools and Libraries Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500