11/04/2011 - First Friday November 4, 2011

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.

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OUR FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNER!

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First Friday, November 4, 2011

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

ADAMS STREET AREA

BARRISTER WINERY, 1213 W. RAILROAD AVE.
Presenting Spokane artist, Jeannine Marx-Fruci. 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 photographer W.B. Fontenot: “Dangerous Excess of Human Knowledge” in conjunction with the Photographic Education Northwest Regional Conference – Visual Evolution.

MUSIC/ART STUDIO #5, 115 S. ADAMS ST.
Martin John & Friends - guitar & piano (solo if no friends in the area). Studio Closing Open House. Music, tea and cookies.

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

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

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES, 112 S. CEDAR ST.
Join us all afternoon for our display of Tea and Teapots and listen to the wonderful Laddie Ray Melvin from 7-9pm.

WHITESTONE WINERY, 115 S. CEDAR ST.
Photography of Stacy Pelkie. Musical stylings of Michael Dwyer, 6-9pm. Live music, art 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)
Featuring photographer, painter and seamstress A.M. Franz.

GRANDE RONDE CELLARS, 906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
Sculptures and masks on display by African artist Ataa Adjiri from Ghana. Ataa will also be playing traditional music from Ghana.

HOTEL RUBY/SAPPHIRE LOUNGE, 901 W. FIRST AVE.
Carl Richardson’s “Ballet” collection will be featured, which includes traditional and contemporary ballet images. Enjoy live music from 6-9pm, and $1 bratwursts in the courtyard.

STEAM PLANT, 159 S. LINCOLN
Featuring artist Peter Presnail. Peter works in oil pastel on paper and oil on canvas and brings to life both the observed and invented worlds. Plus, sample Steam Plant’s handcrafted beers and regional wines. Dine before or after in Stacks restaurant or the Pub.

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM, 808 W. MAIN AVE. (River Park Square, Third Level)
On display a selection of paintings and drawings by Steven Baird through November. Music by Abbey Crawford from 6-9pm and special appetizer menu by Cruisers.

ARTISANS’ WARES, MAIN & WALL (2nd level, next to the sky-bridge to Macy’s)
“Small Works Show” featuring small-scale works in a variety of mediums by Casey Lynch, Jan Moulder, Gay Waldman, and more.

BISTANGO MARTINI LOUNGE, 108 N. POST ST.
Join us for great music by Ray Vasques. Sample our eats menu with half price all food, paired with Happy Hour cocktail pricing (3-6pm) and amazing martinis.

BRICK WALL GALLERY, BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)

“Looking Back”, photography by Del Lusk and Jane Goffe as part of the Society for Photographic Education Northwest Conference – Visual Evolution. Music from the "Blue Ribbon Tea Company." Open until 8:30pm.

CATS EYE, 1 S. WASHINGTON
Please join us in our new location. We will have a variety of artists on display, music and more.

CHASE GALLERY, 808 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD.

(use Post Street Entrance after 5 p.m.)
HOMAGE TO WOMEN ARTISTS: An exhibition of shrines created by Palouse Women Artists that honor the women artists who have inspired them. Artist reception.

DODSON’S JEWELERS, 516 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Featuring artists Nicholas Oberling and Jennifer Li. These Montana artists studied in New York City where they took oil techniques of the Dutch masters and applied it to etchings. The result, unique one of a kind work that the New York Times referred to as “straightforwardly beautiful” with “an element of the weird.”

FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNER!
FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE AT RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE.
“Rising Stars” – Two vocal ensembles from North Central High School directed by Norilee Kimball will be performing. Fast Forward is an advanced mixed choir of 10th - 12th grade students Nouvelle Chanson is a 16-voice advanced women's ensemble of 10th - 12th grade singers. Also performing scenes from North Central's upcoming Fall play, Almost Maine, directed by Tom Armitage. River Park Square Atrium 5:30-7:30pm

FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE AT STA PLAZA, 2ND FLOOR
“Rising Stars” – “The Big Bing Theory”, Gonzaga University’s signature a cappella group. These young men and women will dazzle you with their melodic skills. 7-9pm

THE KRESS GALLERY, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE. (Second level)
VISUAL EVOLUTION: Society for Photographic Education Northwest Regional Conference.

NECTAR TASTING ROOM, 120 N. STEVENS ST. (Main & Stevens)
“Alterations”, featuring two artists Eric Jennings and Michael Emme as part of the Society for Photographic Education Northwest Conference – Visual Evolution. Swing, blues, bluegrass, and country sounds of The Vagabonds Traveling Show. Open until 10pm. 5 Wineries, 40 Wines, 1 Location.

SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 906 W. MAIN AVE.

Photography exhibition “Eye Of The World” sponsored by Photographic Education Northwest Regional Conference – Visual Evolution.

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

LUIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 245 W. MAIN AVE.
Please join us for a fun evening of art, music and the Inland Northwest’s best Italian food. Featuring photography and pencil drawings by Jeff Kendall and cool jazz with a touch of R&B by Kathleen Cavender.

POTTERY PLACE PLUS GALLERY, 203 N. WASHINGTON ST. (main floor of Auntie’s)
Guest artists Miranda Lewis exhibiting her jewelry creations and Nora Egger presenting her landscape oil paintings will be featured through the month of November. Artist reception from 5-9pm. Refreshments.

SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE, 404 W. MAIN AVE.
Our November artist will be photographer Mark Anthony, live music by guitarist John Zientek and a special menu, 5-9pm.

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

AVENUE WEST GALLERY, 122 S. MONROE ST.
Featuring new member John Matthews' exhibit “Sun Lakes”. John's oil paintings display his romance with life, as he intertwines chance and design. Artist reception. Music and refreshments will be provided.

REGENERATION POINT, 1011 W. RAILROAD ALLEY, SUITE 100

Please join us Friday for our OPEN HOUSE and view our fun and motivating exercise facility. We will be featuring artist Michele English.

FIRST AVENUE AREA –EAST END

BREWS ON WASHINGTON, 7 S. WASHINGTON ST.
APE SH!T SERIES: Digital photo manipulation & creative photography of the band "APE SH!T" by graphic designer Matt Bogue & photographer Chad Ramsey. Performances by "APE SH!T" & "Gorilla & Rabbit with a Side of Chicken". Performances start at 8pm.

NORTH BANK AREA

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY, 905 N. WASHINGTON ST.
Back by popular demand, the Schuyler Asplin Jazz Quartet. Exhibiting work by Columbian artist, Diego Montoya Concha. Saunders Cheese Market will prepare cheese plates for purchase to enjoy with a glass of wine, 6-9pm.

RIVERFRONT PARK
The Ice Palace is now open for the season along with discounts at the IMAX Theatre, Carrousel and SkyRide.

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

BARILI CELLARS, 608 W. 2nd AVE.
Please join Barili Cellars from 4-9pm and enjoy our four current wine releases, art, live music, and snacks. Enjoy the photography exhibition “Abstract Americana”, featuring the work of six artists sponsored by the Photographic Education Northwest Regional Conference – Visual Evolution. Live music by Mark Lee.

DEAN DAVIS, 216 W. PACIFIC AVE.
Photography exhibition “Tension” sponsored by Photographic Education Northwest Regional Conference – Visual Evolution.

MARKET PLACE WINE BAR, 32 WEST 2ND AVE.
Home to EMVY and Bridgepress Cellars, please join us for an evening of wine, art and music! Featuring artist Debbie McCulley and recycled glass art by Sharon Davidson. Music by Maxie Mills.

ROBERT KARL CELLARS, 115 W. PACIFIC AVE., Historic Warehouse District (aka SODO)
Join us in the winery to taste our new releases and view emerging artist, John deRoulet’s still lifes, landscapes and portraitures.

SECOND SPACE GALLERY, 610 W. 2nd AVE.
Megan Martens exhibit “Family Albums” will be on display through November. This show is a personal portrait rendered in 51 works. Artist reception.

VINTAGE HILL CELLARS, 319 W. 2ND AVE.
"Immunity from Routine" abstract multimedia work by John Dunning.

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
Featuring artist Eric-Alain Parker a Spokane painter whose thick abstractions celebrate gesture. Eric is in the Master of Fine Arts program at Washington State University.

THE GLOBE BAR AND GRILL, 204 N. DIVISION ST.
The Globe will be featuring two Spokane talents, Ruben Villarreal and Jason Bagge. Music by DJ Afrodisiac.

MAIN MARKET CO-OP, 44 W. MAIN
We are featuring hand-thrown function pottery by Red Panda Pottery. Also enjoy our daily deli specials and a great selection of beers and wine.

SARANAC PUBLIC HOUSE, 21 W. MAIN AVE.
Featuring urban architecture & landscape photographs by Kris Ogren. Up and coming artist Bobby Childs will be exhibiting his work "The Chrome Articles"- Abstract thoughts of an analogous mind.

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

ITALIA TRATTORIA, 144 S. CANNON ST.
Christina Rothe a traveler, a Daughter of Dreamtime, and an artist will be displaying her fiber paintings at Italia Trattoria. Please join us for great food and libations.

THE MAC – NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURE, 2316 W 1ST AVENUE
Come view three new art exhibits: Seeing Impressionism: Europe, America and the Northwest (Organized in partnership with Tacoma Art Museum), Territory: Generational Triptychs Intersection artistic boundaries, Need|Want: Matters of Priority - A juried exhibition of regional artists.

ROBERTS MANSION, 1923 W. FIRST AVE.
We are featuring local oil and pastel artist Sheila M. Evans. We will be giving tours at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Refreshments.

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org

Upcoming First Friday Dates: December 2, January 6

February and October are Visual Arts Tour months

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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 .