Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Take in diverse live performances, including music, dance and theatre and don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Downtown has to offer.

CONGRATULATIONS TO AVENUE WEST GALLERY

OUR FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS!

Pictured l -r: Olivia Waterman, Lynne Haines, Sarah Prior, Dian Zahner, Elizabeth Scott, Keiko Von Holt, Marsha Marcuson

First Friday, May 6, 2011, from 5-8 pm.

All venues are open from 5-8pm unless otherwise noted.

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ADAMS STREET AREA

BARRISTER WINERY, 1213 W. RAILROAD AVENUE

Barrister Winery presents the art of Spokane stained glass artist, Sunny Schafer, textiles by Joanne Bailey and Arts and Crafts style linens and pillows by Lynette Boehm. Artists' reception beginning at 5:00pm, with Beacon Hill's Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. "Lonesome" Lyle Morse plays acoustic blues 7-10pm.

TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET
“At Your Service”, cups and serving vessels made by Mark Moore and Chris Kelsey.

 

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

FRENCH QUARTER, 1311 W. SPRAGUE
Wine and Chocolate Tasting. We encourage everyone to stop by and try our new wine finds and pair them with favorite chocolate selections. Brad Keeler Playing the Blues and Blue Grass.

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES, 112 SOUTH CEDAR
Featuring two fun additions to our gallery: an installation of Steve Adams' glass art and new landscape and portrait paintings by Tom Holt.

WHITESTONE WINERY, 115 S. CEDAR
Featuring artist Tracy Nodland and music by Michael Dwyer. Live music, light appetizers and wine by the flight, glass or bottle for your enjoyment.

 

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

SIMPLY DANCE STUDIO, 820 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Featuring the recycled mixed media collage work of Adrienne Caprice Belnap. Her work is based on ancient and modern signs/symbols. 10% of the proceeds from Adrienne’s work will go to Scraps Animal Shelter.

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM, 808 W. MAIN, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 3RD LEVEL
Featuring artist Dian Zahner. Her conceptual pieces, which bring together texture, shape and color, are inspired by indigenous peoples and the natural world around her. Music by Mick Croon from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

 

ARTISANS’ WARES, MAIN & WALL (2nd level, next to the sky-bridge to Macy's)
Artisans’ Wares is featuring the colorful paintings by local artist Casey Lynch. Also showing fine craft by over 150 local and national artists in a variety of mediums.

 

BISTANGO MARTINI LOUNGE, 108 N POST
Join us for an evening of great music by Heather Villa Blues Duo. Sample our new eats menu with half price all food, paired with happy hour cocktail pricing (Happy Hour 3-6pm) and amazing martini's.

BRICK WALL GALLERY, BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)
“You Have Been Here”: Both urban and natural landscape photography by Melissa Rackham
Open until 8:30.

 

CHASE GALLERY, 808 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. (Lower level)
All Media Juried Show: Presenting a variety of artists’ work selected by Karen Bubb. Artist reception Friday.

 

DODSON'S JEWELERS, 516 W. RIVERSIDE

Tropical Nouveau: Featured artists Kathy Wildermuth, Walla Walla watercolor painter and Masriera, Spanish enameled jewelry.

 

DONZELL ART STUDIO, 120 N. WALL

Presenting mixed media artist Brian Trim and relief media artist Priscilla Barnett of Parson New York School for Art and Design. Live music and refreshments.

 

FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE AT RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE.

First Night Spokane unveils its new monthly “Rising Star” series at River Park Square. Just back from their spring break tour to Austria, Ferris High School’s String Orchestra and Small Ensembles will perform live 7-9pm in the atrium. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Spokane’s newest “Showcase for Future Artists”.

 

KATZE BOUTIQUE, 720 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.

Garden Gate Series: Collaborative works by photographer Gay Waldman and fabric artist Louise Kodis. Hand Painted Photographs by Waldman with Pieced and Machine Stitched "Matting" by Kodis.

 

THE KRESS GALLERY, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE. (Second level)

The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture’s Art @ Work Program in collaboration with River Park Square’s Kress Gallery of Art will be featuring the works of Dianne Hofbeck and Susan Pope. Something About Color: oil paintings from these two artists profoundly impacted by the colors in their surroundings.

 

LOFTS AT RIVERPARK SQUARE, 809 W. MAIN AVE., UNIT 310
Featuring still photography by Michael Cocks.

 

MADELEINE'S CAFE & PATISSERIE, 707 W. MAIN
Live music by Spare Parts and art by Mercia Sheets.

 

NECTAR TASTING ROOM , 120 N. STEVENS (Main & Stevens)

5 wineries, 40 wines, new art from local photographer Mark Anthony and music by Darin Hilderbrand. Music from 6:30 - 9:30, appetizers available.

 

SOULFUL, SOUPS & SPIRITS LOUNGE, 117 N. HOWARD ST.

“RARE”: Oil on canvas paintings by artist Ryan Desmond. Music by NEVA (acoustic guitar and piano). Music from 8 -11pm (minors allowed until 11pm).

STEELHEAD BAR & GRILLE, 218 N. HOWARD
Local artist and businesswoman, Debbie McCulley's acrylic and oil paintings are composed of vibrant colors, sometimes whimsical; and always full of life! See her work & enjoy Happy Hour specials beginning at 3pm.

 

EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS, 331 W. MAIN

Featuring fine art photographer Cody Erickson. Playing with light, shape and texture, Erickson gives the viewer a unique perspective on everyday images in our world.

LUIGI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 245 W MAIN
Featuring scrap metal sculptor Rick Davis, influenced by Celtic roots, yoga practice and appreciation for Native American culture. Join us in the lounge and enjoy our Free Parking in the back after 5pm, our featured wine specials and some great live music! 6-9pm.

THE ONION , 302 W. RIVERSIDE AVENUE
Come enjoy the mesmerizing glass work of Sue Luce. Happy hour specials from 3-6pm and from 9pm until closing.

POTTERY PLACE PLUS GALLERY, 203 N. WASHINGTON (main floor of Auntie’s)

Featuring two art forms for the month of May: Jewelry by artist Jody Steensland, using the ancient chainmaille technique and oils and pencil natural scenes and still life by artist Carolyn Loecher-Stein. Reception from 5 to 9 pm. Refreshments will be served.

SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE, 404 W. MAIN

Indulge all of your senses. Artist Edward W. Gilmore will unveil his new show, 'Let There Be Light. Join us in welcoming Portland Chef Nick Yanes to Santé! Music by DJ Jimmy Warren, mixing big city lounge beats while you dine.

 

 

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

 

FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS! - AVENUE WEST GALLERY, 122 S. MONROE

Featuring acrylic and oil paintings by Stacy Epley. Stacy combines his love of old cars and motors with paintings of rusty old vehicles. He also experiments with abstract paintings which illustrate the chaos around arranged into a rhythmic order. Reception with refreshments and excellent music played by Jonathon Ericson, 5-9.

 

CATACOMBS, 110 S MONROE STREET
Featuring the work of H. A. Crichton, atmospheric paintings focusing on light and hue.

FAR WEST BILLIARDS, 1001 W. FIRST
May Feed the Artist features Mariko Sullivan, Cori McWilliams and Gianna Caputo. Music by Liz Rognes. Reception 6pm, Music 7pm.

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA – EAST END

A CLUB, 416 W. SPRAGUE AVE.

Space Odyssey brought to you by Baroque Network. Enjoy live music, a large fashion show, work by local artists and drink specials. From 5 – close.

 

CONCEPT::HOME, 401 W. FIRST
In honor of Mother's Day, we're having a special celebration featuring the stunning photography of Sarah Graczyk. Join us in celebrating mothers, children and art!

 

J.F. THAMM GALLERY, 11 S. WASHINGTON (Art Is at the Hutton Bldg.)
"Old Bisbee, Through the Time Tunnel to Bisbee, Arizona": Colorful oil paintings by John Thamm of desert scenery and the architecture of “Old Bisbee”, a turn of the century copper mining town in the Mule Mountains.

 

 

nYne BAR & BISTRO, 232 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
MULTIPLE ARTISTS SHOW! Come see a variety of work from a variety of artists. Proceeds go to the INBA Scholarship Fund. Music by DJ Divine Jewels. All ages until 9pm.

NORTH BANK AREA

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY, 905 N. WASHINGTON

Feature the Paintings of Michael Sherriffs Hall. Live music performed by local musician Tabitha Coldiron, 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy cheese plates from Saunders Cheese Shop and Caterina and Lone Canary wines. Live music from 6 – 9 pm.

RIVERFRONT PARK

“Born to be Wild” is currently showing at the IMAX Theatre. The Carrousel and Spokane Falls SkyRide are open daily. The Pavilion Rides and Tour Train are open Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm..

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

BARILI CELLARS, 608 W. 2ND AVENUE
Join Barili Cellars for the kick off the 2011 Spring Barrel Tasting weekend. We will debut all four of our new wines. Featuring painter Darcy Lee Drury. Music by guitarist Mike Trantow from 4-9pm.

 

INTERPLAYERS PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, 174 S. HOWARD STREET

Patty Duke's production of The Miracle Worker. The classic drama of determined teacher Annie Sullivan and her triumphant effort to reach deaf, blind and mute wild child, Helen Keller. Show starts 7:30pm. Reception following performance.

 

VINTAGE HILL CELLARS, 319 W. 2ND AVE.

Tasting our newest wine, 2007 Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Also featuring oil paintings by artist Puci.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

CLAY CONNECTION, 714 E. SPRAGUE

Please join us for a faux pit firing, a raku firing, food, music, and lots of art!

 

THE GLOBE BAR AND GRILL, 204 N. DIVISION

Featuring work by Dean Reiner, Phil Bailey and Justin Walter. Music by DJ Likes Girls and DJ Afrodisiac. Artist reception from 6 to 9. Drink and food specials.

 

KIZURI, 35 W. MAIN AVE.

Featuring work of potter Jorge Jaimie, ceremonial ocarinas and incense burners.

 

SARANAC ART PROJECTS , 25 W MAIN

Whitworth University Senior Exhibit - 15 Whitworth seniors showcase their work: printmaking, sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design.

SPOKANE REGIONAL VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER, 201 W MAIN

It's “Candy from your Childhood” Night. Come enjoy all those candies you loved as a child! Live music with local singer-songwriter Keith Milligan.

 

 

THE WHITE ROOM AT THE PURPLE TURTLE, 117 W. PACIFIC AVE.

Featuring hand-blown, color-saturated votives by Seattle-based glassybaby. Enjoy drinks and nibbles.

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

ITALIA TRATTORIA, 144 S. CANNON STREET

Featuring the colorful dreamlike paintings of Darcy Lee Drury. These works are comprised of colorful layers of fluid acrylic paint. Each resulting in images filled with intimate patterns of life and growth happening.

 

ROBERTS MANSION, 1923 W. FIRST AVENUE

Featuring a local photographer, Mr. Baron Cheffer, of DB Media Works. Baron will be presenting “Magic Lantern Slides” set in Italy in the mid to late 1800’from his great-grandfather. The slides present Italian culture, art, architecture, cities and countryside. Tours at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Serving hors d’oeuvres.

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org

 

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First Fridays are brought to you in partnership between the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID), and the Spokane Arts Commission www.spokanearts.org.

If you are interested in finding out more information on First Fridays or would like to participate, click here, or  contact Tammy Pruitt at 509-456-0580 x 102 or email TPruitt@DowntownSpokane.net .

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