First Friday

 

The arts and unique businesses are alive in Downtown Spokane and First Friday showcases them on a monthly basis on the First Friday of every month. 

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.

FIRST FRIDAY LISTINGS for March 5, 2010
Venues open 5-8pm unless otherwise noted.

 

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ADAMS STREET AREA

Barrister Winery

1213 W. Railroad Ave.

Bart Degraaf’s whimsical watercolor exhibit, "Frogs, Ravens and Wine, Oh My." Artist's reception 5-7pm, acoustic blues by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse 7-10pm. Beacon Hill’s bistro buffet.

(image right: "Joyride")

 

Hospice of Spokane

Visit us at Barrister! Enjoy fine wine and take a moment to remember a loved one.

 

Kolva/Sullivan Gallery

115 S. Adams St.

Community-art team, Black Rabbit Magic questions the nature of collaboration & community. A month of 24 hour artist residencies inside featuring 30 volunteer participants from Spokane’s creative grass-roots. Reception.

 

Trackside Studio

115 S. Adams St.

Chris Kelsey & Mark Moore display work from the wood fired kiln.

 

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CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

Finders Keepers Jewelry Galore & Fashion Flashback

112 S. Cedar

Special snacks & storewide specials UP TO 50% OFF.

 

French Quarter

1311 W. Sprague

Sampling wines, award-winning chocolates, & showing new Easter items. Brad Keeler plays the blues.

 

Whitestone Winery

115 S. Cedar

Garrin Hertel and Dayan Kai of Hot Club of Spokane, 5:30-9pm. Local art, appetizers & wine by the glass.

 

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 DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

 

Gallery of THUM
159 South Lincoln, Suite 151 (Steam Plant)
Our Sky and The World Close By: Traveling artist Dian Allison’s paintings from images around the world, in watercolors and oils. Judy Foust Harrell’s country images in oils. Delia of Ravenwood Soaps and Lotions. Natalie Gauvin's soothing and art Reflections - movement, fullfillment, serenity, peace and nature inspire the oil paintings.

 

Grande Rhonde Cellars

906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)

Jeannine Marx Fruci’s recent watercolor pieces. She finds high contrast and intense color content, hoping to evoke emotion and appeal to all at some level. (image: "Manito Japanese Garden")

Katze Boutique
824 W. Sprague (across from Davenport Hotel)
Art to Wear: handmade, natural fiber clothing & handmade oversize stone jewelry.

 

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DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

Arbor Crest Tasting Room
808 W. Main, River Park Square, Third Level
Dan Miller’s Lost Light photography, music by Maxie Ray Mills.

 

Brick Wall Gallery
Bennett Block, Main & Howard, 2nd Floor skywalk level
10 to 20% off on selected prints.

 

Chase Gallery
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd (City Hall)
The Metal exhibit features Tim Biggs, Peter Jagoda, Karma Lloyd, Jason Sheldon, Bill Simmons, Sean Smith, Steffan Wachholtz and Rik Willmering, thru April 30. Artist reception.

(image right: sculpture piece by Jason Sheldon)

 

Global Credit Union
726 W. Riverside
Varying artwork on display through windows.

 

Madeleine’s Café & Patisserie
707 W. Main
Live music by Spare Parts & art by Chef Mercia Sheets.

 

Simply Northwest
N. 8 Post
Carol McAdams’ raw local honey and handmade beeswax candles.

 

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EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

 

Auntie’s Bookstore
402 W. Main
25% discount off all used books – just for the asking! –5-9pm.

 

Diva’s Hair Studio
204 N. Division
Dumpster Art by Spokane's Jim Battell, meet the Diva's & enjoy refreshments!

 

Finders Keepers II Dress Boutique
18 W. Main
25% off storewide for First Friday.

 

Gina’s Design Corner
One N. Browne
Spokane Native Valerie Frey studied for years under acclaimed Indian artist Sam Karuna in Penang, Malaysia. Her watercolors, oil paintings, and fine art batiks capture the vibrant colors and mystique of Asia. Refreshments and the soulful sounds of Suhanna Jens.

 

Globe Bar and Grill

204 N. Division

New art by Troy & Susan Webber, drink specials and Happy Hour prices for appetizers.

 

Luigi’s Italian Restaurant

245 W Main          

Mention First Friday, 8-11pm, to receive 50% off an entree when you buy 1 entree and 2 beverages. Works by photographers of Brick Wall Gallery.

 

Pottery Place Plus Gallery

602 N. Washington (main floor of Auntie’s)

Featuring Melanie Hunton, Ceramic Tiles & Summer Hightower, Vintage Hair Pieces and Exotic Jewelry, thru March 31. Reception 5-9pm. (image right: Melanie Hunton's tile work)

 

Sante Restaurant & Charcuterie
404 W. Main
Reception with Bobby Wilkins’ fashion photography & 10pm bubble fashion show.

 

Urbanna Natural Spa and Salon
168 South Division
Featuring Ed Gilmore & serving refreshments in the historic building of the Pine Creek Dairy.

 

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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

 

Clay Connection LLC
714 E Sprague Spokane 509-747-6171
Clay and Glass Studio featuring a raku firing, with other local artwork on display.

 

Lone Canary Winery
109 S. Scott Street, Suite B2
Dumpster artist, Jim Battell’s, whimsical, recycled paintings! Live music by the Michael Lewis & Bridgette Acoustic Duo 5:30pm. Enjoy wine & meet the artist.

 

Quality Floors and Interiors
706 E. Sprague
Hosting Tom Pickett’s carved tiles, Sandy Mooney’s jewelry & showing Pat Schilling and Ellen Blashke’s works, refreshments served.

 

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FIRST AVENUE AREA *

 

Avenue West Gallery
122 S. Monroe
Angelica Di Chiara paints landscapes, buildings, colors and people of Italy in acrylic because of the richness, versatility and intensity of the paints. Also featuring the art of 22 area artists, music by Tracy Carr and elegant food, 5-9pm.

  

 

Far West Billiards
1001 W. 1st Ave.
F-stops and Shutter Speeds: A filmmaking journey—both a video installation of motion picture, award-winning short films and experimental clips & fine art photography taken on locations during the making of various short films from Headjuice Productions and filmmaker Lonny Waddle.

 

John Thamm Gallery
11 S Washington (the Hutton Building)
"Larger than Life Portraits": scenic oil paintings and portraits by John Thamm,  Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am - 5:30pm. First Friday open til 9:00pm or by appointment.

 

River Ridge Association
15 S. Washington (Hutton Bldg)
Showing members’ art, paintings and carvings from & benefiting Liberian artists. Poetry readings (poets welcome to show up and read,) live music and refreshments, 5-9pm. (image right: Artwork by Wilson, a young artist from Liberia)

 

Tangerine the ultimate closet
1019 W. First
Check out what spring brought our way and indulge in Godiva chocolates.

 

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NORTH BANK AREA

Riverfront Park
IMAX Theatre: currently showing the IMAX exclusive film “Journey Into Amazing Caves”. Carrousel open Tues – Sun; Spokane Falls Skyride Fri-Sun. Pavilion Rides open March 27.

 

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SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA*

 

Second Space Gallery
608 W. 2nd (corner of Wall & 2nd)
Jessie Rasche, an emerging artist with vigorous raw energy, works in the confines of small canvases with limited scope, naturally enticing the viewer into an intimate experience, reception.

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

The MAC – Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
2316 W. First (open by donation)
Explore all of the galleries for art, culture, history and swinging fun from the Big Band era!

* 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 Leanne Sangster at 509-456-0580 x 102 or email LSangster@downtownspokane.net .