12/02/2011 - First Friday December 2, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE

OUR FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNER!

For more information on First Night Spokane click here.

First Friday, December 2, 2011

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

ADAMS STREET AREA

BARRISTER WINERY
1213 W. RAILROAD AVE.
Presenting Spokane artist, Edward Gilmore. Reception 5pm, Beacon Hill's Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. Music by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse from 6:30-10pm.

KOLVA SULLIVAN GALLERY
115 S. ADAMS STREET, SUITE A
“Disappearance, Illusions and Reflections” ― mixed media paintings by Shani Marchant.

TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY
115 S. ADAMS ST.
New work by Spokane artists Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore. See what the first fall wood-firing brings.

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

FRENCH QUARTER
1311 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Wine Tasting, Jewelry Trunk Show with Red Moon Jewelry, and Brad Keeler playing blues and Americana music.

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES
112 S. CEDAR ST.
Weaving of the Americas: hand woven works to warm up your winter. Canada to South America: a great selection of hand woven silk, alpaca, pygora and more. Guitar blues by Laddie Ray Melvin. Come visit, enjoy our organic tea bar, and with any luck you might even meet a goat. . .

WHITESTONE WINERY
115 S. CEDAR ST.
Photography by local artist Tom Peacock. Musical stylings of Michael Dwyer, 6-9pm. We have our limited edition “Pieces on Earth” as well as our award winning 2007 Merlot!

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

AGAVE LATIN BISTRO
830 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Please join us, this Friday, for fabulous food and amazing art! Featuring work by Piper Swaney. Happy Hour food and drink specials from 4-6pm and 10-12pm.

BABY BAR
827 W. 1st AVE (directly behind Neato Burrito)
Featuring artist Jon Swanstrom.

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

GRANDE RONDE CELLARS
906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
We are featuring glass artist, Callahan McVay from Whidbey Island. He will be displaying nest of bowls, fire vases and snowmen.

SIMPLY DANCE STUDIO
820 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Join Stephanie Lindsay at Simply Dance Studio to find out what subliminal inner character is accompanying you on your art walk tonight. Two fun mini-workshops, each 40 minutes long, offered 6-6:40pm and 7-7:40pm for art walkers. Indulge yourself afterward with delicious food and drink before heading back out to the Art Walk!

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM
808 W. MAIN AVE. (River Park Square, Third Level)
Featuring artist Casey Klahn’s “New School Color” series, innovative pastel landscapes and images – timeless elements of value. Music by Mick Croon from 6-9pm and a delicious menu of appetizers by Cruisers!

BISTANGO MARTINI LOUNGE
108 N. POST ST.
Enjoy great music by Ray Vasquez, half price eats menu(5-8), Happy Hour 3-6 and a relaxing evening at Spokane's Premier Lounge.

BREWS BROTHERS
734 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Stop by for a nice hot drink and view the unique work of metal furniture sculptor Craig Yelley.

BRICK WALL GALLERY
BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)
Featuring landscape photography by Stu Levy. His fragile landscapes have a sense of timelessness and ask the question… “what else is the landscape”? Open until 8:30pm.

DODSON’S JEWELERS
516 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Featuring recent works of Charles W. Palmer, a premier regional landscape painter. Artist reception.

EUROPA RESTAURANT & BAKERY
125 S. WALL STREET
Please join us for amazing art and wonderful food. Featuring urban architecture & landscape photographs by Kris Ogren.

FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNER!
FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE AT RIVER PARK SQUARE
808 W. MAIN AVE.
First Night Spokane's "Rising Stars" will feature Ferris High School Jazz Orchestra, Big-Band era classics from 5:30-7:30pm, Level 3, Kress Gallery. From 7:30-9:30 pm. on Level 1, entrance to Nordstrom, Gonzaga Prep Choir will delight you with Classic Carols and at 8:30pm Gonzaga University Jazz 1 Dance Class will perform.

KATZE BOUTIQUE
720 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Katze Boutique unique handmade clothing jewelry and accessories with a European Flair.

NECTAR TASTING ROOM
120 N. STEVENS ST. (Main & Stevens)
Featuring the modern work of Brendan Genther and the sweet, smooth, sultry musical stylings of Karrie O’Neill. Reception 5pm. Music at 6:30. Open till 10pm. 5 Washington wineries, over 40 wines, in 1 beautiful location.

SEQUEL RESALE BOUTIQUE
413 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Featuring local photographer Judy M. Hankel. Judy’s work focuses on interesting historical areas of the Northwest.

SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
906 W. MAIN AVE. (main floor gallery)
Retrospective work of painter Victor Prado ―"face to face", inspired by a fusion of Modern Art from the 20th Century Art movements of Cubism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. Open 6-8pm.

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 work by artist Jeff Kendall and the amazing music of multi-talented singer/songwriter Pamela Benton in our street level banquet room. Music starts 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Food and drink specials.

POTTERY PLACE PLUS GALLERY
203 N. WASHINGTON ST. (main floor of Auntie’s)
We will by featuring The Spokane Jewelers’ Guild, a group of talented local artists, for the month of December. Artist reception from 5-9pm.Refreshments.

SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE
404 W. MAIN AVE.
Exhibiting work from Caroline Locher-Stein’s "Small, Still Objects: Intimate Still Lifes" series. Special Greek tasting menu by Jeremy L. Hansen and live music!

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

AVENUE WEST GALLERY
122 S. MONROE ST.
Featuring the fun, exotic painted furniture and large paintings on reclaimed wood by painter Barbara Hawkins for December. Artist reception. Music and refreshments will be provided.

LUXE COFFEE HOUSE
1017 W. FIRST AVE.
Featuring work by Ulysses Mirelles: oil paintings of facial expression and multi-media sculpture.

REGENERATION POINT
1011 W. RAILROAD ALLEY, SUITE 100
We will be featuring painter/sculptor Michele English at our unique fitness and wellness studio which focuses on the individual needs of each client with state-of-the-art equipment.

FIRST AVENUE AREA –EAST END

BREWS ON WASHINGTON
7 S. WASHINGTON ST.
Come see the complete “Derrick King Christmas” collection: custom jigsaw puzzles, homemade mix tapes, puppets and so much more! Get your pictures taken with Santa and enjoy music by The Fabulous Chicken a la King! Reception starts 6:30pm.

CATS EYE
1 S. WASHINGTON
Please join us for Catstravaganza at Cats Eye, live cats and work of artists Nichole Beach and Marcia Dukes.

NORTH BANK AREA

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY
905 N. WASHINGTON ST.
Back by popular demand, the Schuyler Asplin Jazz Quartet. Exhibiting the vibrant and engaging works of fine artist, Priscilla Barnett. Saunders Cheese Market will prepare cheese plates for purchase to enjoy with a glass of wine, 6-9pm.

HO HO TERIYAKI CHICKEN
621 W MALLON AVE., FLOUR MILL
Featuring the beautiful paintings of owner Ho Lan, 4-7pm. Also check out our fabulous menu!

RIVERFRONT PARK
We are offering Holiday Packages which include 1 IMAX Special Engagement movie, 1 skate admission with skate rental, 1 Carrousel ride and 1 round of Mini-Golf!

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

BARILI CELLARS
608 W. 2nd AVE.
Join us from 4-9pm and enjoy four current wine releases, whimsical, colorful art by Debbie McCulley and original Middle Eastern inspired Flamenco guitar music by Matt DeRyan.

MARKET PLACE WINE BAR
32 WEST 2ND AVE.
Home to EMVY and Bridgepress Cellars, join us for an evening of wine, art and music! Featuring artist Stacy Epley. Music by Maxie Mills.

VINTAGE HILL CELLARS
319 W. 2ND AVE.
"The Light Within", a collection of mixed media paintings by Miriam Morgan in a modern rendition of the late Maxfield Parrish's techniques.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

CLAY CONNECTION
714 E. SPRAGUE AVE.
Please join us for food, drink and raku and pit firing. Also offering a FREE kids workshop starting at 6pm (space is limited so please be on time).

THE GLOBE BAR AND GRILL
204 N. DIVISION ST.
The Globe will be featuring Scott Gyllstrom a local musician, artist and two-time Terrain alumni. Music by DJ Afrodisiac

KIZURI
35 W. MAIN AVE. (in the Community Building)
Please join us for the Children of the Community Building Childcare Center
Exhibit: “The Creativity of Children”. This exhibit will highlight the Creativity of Children through their artwork. Kizuri will host a Benefit Shopping Night and donate a portion of sales to the non profit childcare and training center.

MAIN MARKET CO-OP
44 W. MAIN
We are featuring hand-thrown functional pottery by Red Panda Pottery and fabulous, locally-handmade bags. Enjoy our daily deli specials and great selections of beer and wine.

SARANAC ART PROJECTS
25 W. MAIN AVE.
Works by member artist, Margot Casstevens, and guest artist, photographer Ben Tobin.

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 (in historic Browne’s Addition)
Seeing Impressionism: Europe, America and the Northwest plus two special art exhibits featuring 40+ regional artists. Beautiful, original Impressionist paintings and sculptures.

ROBERTS MANSION
1923 W. FIRST AVE.
We are featuring watercolor artist Elizabeth Scott for December. We will be giving tours at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Refreshments.

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org