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 ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM

OUR FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS!

For more information on Arbor Crest Wine Cellars click here.

First Friday, September 2, 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

Presenting work by Spokane artist, Elsie Stewart. Reception 5pm, Beacon Hill's Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. Music by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse from 7-10pm.

KOLVA SULLIVAN GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET, SUITE A
Featuring two artist this month, painters Kathryn Schmidt and Jay Schmidt.

TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery exhibits the work of Mark Moore and Chris Kelsey.

 

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

FRENCH QUARTER, 1311 W. SPRAGUE
Wine and Chocolate Tasting. Try our wine finds and pair them with our chocolate selections. Brad Keeler will be playing vintage blues!

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES, 112 SOUTH CEDAR
One of Seattle's most respected landscape artists, William Elston, opens at Irimi Gallery with a show of classic landscapes along with a series of unframed nude and new portraits.

WHITESTONE WINERY, 115 S. CEDAR ST.
Featuring painter/photographer Dan Kobe-Smith. Music by Ken Davis. Live music, light appetizers and wine by the flight, glass or bottle for your enjoyment.

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

THE DAVENPORT HOTEL/PEACOCK LOUNGE, 10 S. POST ST.
Come enjoy alternative music by Chris Reiser in our Peacock Lounge.

GRANDE RONDE CELLARS, 906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
Featuring a mixed media exhibition of paintings and sculptures by multi talented Hungarian artist ILDIKÓ KALAPÁCS. ILDIKÓ has over 100 exhibits throughout the world. Artist reception.

STEAM PLANT, 159 S. LINCOLN
Featuring painter and sculptor Gary Kaemmer and a selection of his original paintings from his acclaimed Famous Artists Portraits series.

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS!

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM, 808 W. MAIN, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 3RD LEVEL
Featuring work by Irene Dahl. A selection of her unique paintings created in oil on copper plates, and egg tempura on clay board. Music by Maxie Ray Mills from 6-9pm.

BEN BRIDGE JEWELER, RIVER PARK SQUARE (Street Level)
Join us for a night of Italian delight and a special viewing of “Toscano by Ben Bridge.” Featuring beautiful 18 karat gold statement pieces, Murano glass, hand-carved cameos, and Venetian glass intaglios; the collection will make every woman feel bellisima!

BRICK WALL GALLERY, BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)
Brick Wall Gallery will be featuring Seattle photographer Jesse L. Young. Open until 8:30pm.

CATS EYE, 1 S. WASHINGTON
NEW LOCATION! Please join us in our new location. We will have a variety artists on display along with Japanese taiko drumming.

DONZELL ART STUDIO, 120 N. WALL ST.
Presenting braid designer A. Deb Thompson. Deb, grew up in Jamaica and started braiding from as far back as she can remember. Demos: 5:30 pm and 7pm, 40 minutes each. Live Music.

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

Don't miss this month's First Night Spokane's "Rising Stars" event with special guest star, Justin Sherfey. At just 13, Justin has placed in the top 3 in the nation for the past two years & has won numerous fiddle contests. Special guests will be accompanying him on the guitar & mandolin. River Park Square Atrium 7- 9pm

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

Featuring the dynamic photo exhibit from wine photographer Richard Duval Enjoy music by Karrie O’Neill, wine from 5 wineries and delicious appetizer plates. Reception from 5-9pm.

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

This month we will be featuring a collaration of three artists: Zach Isaacson, Shane Olson & Josh Tofsrud. This trio of artists take photos of life.

STEELHEAD BAR & GRILLE, 218 N. HOWARD

Robert Sevilla Naudon, formerly a Dreamworks animator and Rose Parade float builder, displays his personal studies, experiments, and mix media ideas.

EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

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

Featuring sculptor Michael Larsen and shoe shine artist Mike Wilson. View Michael's sculptures and watch Mike's shoe shine 'demonstrations' while enjoying fresh roasted coffee courtesy of Spokane's Gemelli Coffee Roastery.

LUIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 245 W. MAIN AVE.

Featuring artist Debbie McCully. Enjoy our Free Parking in the back after 5pm and our featured wine specials.

THE ONION, 302 W. RIVERSIDE AVE..

Featuring art by Jaque Meng. Hand forged metal flowers, power coated, crushed glass embellishments, rusty and more. Customized etched glass of all sorts such as wine bottles, beer steins and mirrors.

 

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

Featuring artist Kim Long. Using painting and pencil Kim turns ordinary handmade paper into beautiful images of animals. Also featuring artist Anthony Gallaher, whose one of a kind jewelry is done in bronze with gold and silver accents.

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

AVENUE WEST GALLERY, 122 S. MONROE

Featuring Art on the Green award winner Oivia Waterman. Her exhibit for September is "Heart of the Matter" and will feature her new watermedia and silk paintings. Artist reception 5-9pm. Refreshments and music by Gary Burris. Also will featuring new gallery artists, photographer Cody Erickson and painter Sandra Hilson.

 

 

BROOKLYN DELI, 122 S. MONROE

Please join us at Brooklyn Deli to view the work of the late Eric Franklin Henager. This young enthusiatic landscape photographer passed before his time.

 

MARTIN WOLDSON THEATER AT THE FOX, 1001 W. SPRAGUE
Live music, selections from Art @ Work from the MAC in the wonderful art deco theater for viewing and food and drink specials in the First Avenue Bistro.

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA – EAST END

BREWS ON WASHINGTON, 7 S. WASHINGTON ST.
Presenting a series of original silkscreened posters by artist Christopher Bovey (printed by Derrick King) Music by The Terrible Buttons starting at 7pm.

NORTH BANK AREA

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

Featuring Joyce Wilkens author of Tea Cup Art -- a brand new book. Joyce will be present for signing and serving refreshments! An inspirational must-have for gifts, coffee table and tea!

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY, 905 N. WASHINGTON

Back by popular demand, the Schuyler Asplin Jazz Quartet performing on the patio (weather permitting) 6-9pm. Photographs by Richard Heinzen depicting care givers from Hospice of Spokane. Cheese plates for purchase by Saunders Cheese Market to enjoy with your glass of wine.

RIVERFRONT PARK

“All Ages” Day Pass available for purchase. This pass gives you unlimited admission to Pavilion Rides, Carrousel, Tour Train and includes one IMAX exclusive feature film (some restrictions apply).

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

ART OF MASSAGE, 157 S HOWARD, SUITE 512 (Holley Mason Building)
Mixed media paintings by Dezana Aman featuring two works in progress. Music and light refreshments.

BARILI CELLARS, 608 W. 2ND AVENUE
Please join Barili Cellars from 4-9pm and enjoy our four newly released wines, art, live music, and snacks. Art by multi media artist Brendan Genther, and live jazz piano favorites by Evan Brum.

MOSAIC FELLOWSHIP, 159 S. LINCOLN
Featuring national award winning photographer Chip Phillips, captures the beauty of the Palouse like no other.

 

VINTAGE HILL CELLARS, 319 W. 2ND AVE.
Photographer Ken Parks, presents "Orchids to Architecture", a display of photos from his wife's passion for orchids to his own passion for local architecture. Taste pre-release versions of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Walla Walla Valley.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

CLAY CONNECTION, 714 E. SPRAGUE AVE.

Please join us for food, drink and a raku and pit firing. Also offering a FREE kids handbuilding workshop from 5-7pm for kids of all ages. Includes: clay, glazing, firing, and instructions. Work from our kids’ class will be on display.

DESIGN COLLABORATIVE , 204 N. DIVISION, SUITE E

Please join us for our Grand Opening of Design Collaborative, a creative workplace community for the freelance and entrepreneurial design and building professionals. Featuring award winning photographer Jed Conklin.

THE GLOBE BAR AND GRILL, 204 N. DIVISION ST.

The Globe features two brand new Spokane talents, mixed media artist Brian Houghton and painter Beau Ferderer. Come enjoy the unique works of these two rising talents.

 

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

ROBERTS MANSION , 1923 W. FIRST AVE.

Featuring Northwest Impressionist artist Agnes Monique Curran. Agnes incorporates “leaves” into her work. She will also be showing her hand painted silk scarves. We will be giving tours at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Refreshments.

 

* 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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