07/01/2011 - First Friday July 1st

First Friday, July 1, 2011

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

ADAMS STREET AREA

BARRISTER WINERY, 1213 W. RAILROAD AVENUE

Presenting artist Tom Quinn. Artists' reception at 5:00pm, with Beacon Hill's Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. Music by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse 7-10pm.

JOSEFINE’S SALON CONCEPTS, 154 S. MADISON, STE 102

We are featuring landscape painter Father Bruno Segatta. His work is soothing and romantic and reflects his lifetime of travel. Also showing the unique style of modern art by Ben Joyce, which can only be described as beautiful. Ben Joyce will be opening his studio to the public for First Friday.

TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery is showing work from the Spring wood firing.

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

FRENCH QUARTER, 1311 W. SPRAGUE
Wine and Chocolate Tasting. Try our wine finds and pair them with our chocolate selections. Julie Smith will be playing the Harp for us!

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES, 112 SOUTH CEDAR
Featuring coastal landscape photographs and paintings by Rick Graff.

WHITESTONE WINERY, 115 S. CEDAR
Showing artist Jennifer Warner. Music by Michael Dwyer. Live music and wine by the flight, glass or bottle for your enjoyment.

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

BABY BAR, 827 W. 1st AVE. (directly behind Neato Burrito)
Boys Who Like Butterflies will produce “The Board” at The Baby Bar this July. "The boys" will exhibit new homoerotic collage and various ephemera created during their two year residency in Spokane.

BING CROSBY THEATER, 901 W. SPRAGUE
Come Celebrate with Spokane Area Children’s Chorus (SACC) as we Kick off our 25th Anniversary Season! A gala concert featuring members of SACC and guest choirs from the Pacific Northwest premiering a commissioned work by Dr. David Brunner. Concert starts 6:30pm.

THE DAVENPORT HOTEL/PEACOCK LOUNGE, 10 S. POST ST.
Big Hair Revolution! 80’s rock music, light show, rock hits.

GRANDE RONDE CELLARS, 906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
Featuring local artist, Louise Saylor. Presenting work from her series “The Oregon Coast to Manito Gardens.

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM, 808 W. MAIN, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 3RD LEVEL
Olivia waterman shows off her collection of colorful abstracts, whimsical watermedia and sumi-e paintings. Music by Echo Elysium from 6 to 9:30 pm

ARTISANS’ WARES, MAIN & WALL (2nd level, next to the sky-bridge to Macy’s)
A new show of ledger art and paintings by George Flett. Artist reception from 6 – 8pm.

BISTANGO MARTINI LOUNGE, 108 N. POST ST.
Join us for great music by Dan Conrad, Happy Hour 3-6, half price food menu and the best martini's in Spokane!

BRICK WALL GALLERY, BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)
Brick Wall Photographic Gallery is featuring Mike Ault, a local photographer who works in large format black and white. The gallery is also showing the winning entries from the Idaho Forest Products "Look to the Forest" student photo contest.

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

First Night Spokane's "Rising Stars" is back with brothers Benjamin and Micah Vogel. Benjamin is a classically trained double bassist with a talent for jazz. Micah began playing violin at age 5 and has pursued it with intensity. The program will include jazz selections featuring Micah on violin and Benjamin on acoustic guitar from 7-9pm in the atrium.

MADELEINE'S CAFE & PATISSERIE, 707 W. MAIN
Come enjoy and evening out at Madeleine’s and listen to live music by Spare Parts on the patio!

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

Enjoy the jazz of Kathleen Cavendar duo and the world famous Rock-n-Roll Wine Reflections art from northwest artist Stacey Wells. 5 Washington wineries, 40 wines, 1 location; open till 10pm.

RIVER PARK SQUARE , 808 W. MAIN

Hospice of Spokane’s “Traveler’s Through Hospice,” photographed by artist/photographer, Richard Heinzen will be on display through July 15th at River Park Square. Please stop by and view this moving display.

EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS, 331 W. MAIN

John R. Rogers High School Student Gallery: showcasing the photographic works of Rogers High School AP Digital Photography class.

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

We are featuring the classical Asian ink painting, Sumi-e of artist Izumi Harris along with John Franek-J9 Design, a self taught artist/designer from Spokane Washington.

SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE, 404 W. MAIN

Featuring watercolor and acrylic artist Mary Lehner: "Going Places". Live music by guitarist John Zientek.

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

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

"Living and Painting in the Northwest", scenic pastel and oil paintings by Judy Foust-Harrell. Judy paints NW scenery of people packing animals for hunting from the mountains to the ocean. Artist reception 5-9pm. Gary Burris plays guitar. Refreshments.

MARTIN WOLDSON THEATER AT THE FOX, 1001 W. SPRAGUE
Fun at the Fabulous Fox, Music by DJ Fusion, one of Spokane’s most popular DJs, Featuring Art @ Work from the MAC with outstanding art for viewing and drink specials from the theater’s First Avenue Bistro.

FIRST AVENUE AREA – EAST END

BREWS ON WASHINGTON, 7 S. WASHINGTON ST.
ART HIJACKED - Tim Pederson, an amateur local artist, whose work has not yet seen the world outside of the four walls of his home… until now, is currently posted in the Middle East for a 4-month tour of duty. He has left his homebound collection unprotected thus family and friends have hijacked a selection of his works for display at the newly opened Brews on Washington.

NORTH BANK AREA

CHOCOLATE APOTHECERY, THE FOUR MILL, 621 W MALLON AVE., STE 419

Presenting works by Chloe Johnson, owner of Enable photography, a young, lively artist in our area who can conquer many art forms. Come and see her lovely art and sample chocolates!

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY, 905 N. WASHINGTON

Back by popular demand, Schuyler Asplin jazz quartet, 6-9pm. Featuring the work of metal sculptor, Rick Davis. Enjoy cheese plates from Saunders Cheese Shop and Caterina and Lone Canary wines.

RIVERFRONT PARK

The Spokane Falls SkyRide, Carrousel, Pavilion Attractions and Tour Train are open daily. “All Ages” day passes now on sale.

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

BARILI CELLARS, 608 W. 2ND AVENUE
Join Barili Cellars from 4pm-9pm and enjoy our four newly released wines, unique metal art by Greg Stanley, and live music by Krista and Ward Robak. We hope you will visit the winery to enjoy four great wines, art, live music, and snacks.

THE BIG DIPPER, 171 S. WASHINGTON (2nd & Washington)
Featuring paintings, drawings and mixed Illustrations by local artist Jamieson Kelly. Prints available. Live music by Gary Cooper.

MARKET PLACE WINE BAR, 32 WEST 2ND AVE.
Please join us for an evening of wine, art and music! Featuring recycled glass art by Sharon Davidson. Also featuring Faces of Hope, a portrait photography exhibit by Ashley Potter in support of the Isaac Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with autism. Music by Maxie Mills.

ROBERT KARL CELLARS, 115 W. PACIFIC AVE.
Featuring oil paintings by local artist, Casey Lynch.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS, 218 N. BERNARD ST. SUITE 100

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.

MAIN MARKET CO-OP, 44 W. MAIN

Please join us for a night of wine tasting with Liam Doyle from Lost River Winery and flute music by Todd Milne (6-8pm).

SARANAC ART PROJECTS , 25 W MAIN

Members Group Show - Still In Business, Everything Must Go! Artwork for sale. Opening reception.

SPOKANE REGIONAL VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER, 201 W MAIN

We invites you to come experience the "Raw Beauty of Nature" in the colorful, light filled Fine Art paintings of Bill Werle. A life spent outdoors is expressed in Bill's vivid color filled acrylic paintings conveying a lifetime of human emotions through his work.

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

ROBERTS MANSION , 1923 W. FIRST AVE.

Featuring Carl Funseth, represented by Dick Hughes of the Lee Frame Shoppe. Carl specializes in landscapes and pictures of early downtown Spokane. Limited edition signed and numbered prints of Carl’s work are available for purchase.

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org