FIND ART and more this Friday, Venues open 5 - 8 pm PATIT CREEK CELLARS TASTING ROOM
ADAMS STREET AREA BARRISTER WINERY
1213 W. RAILROAD AVE. Presenting Jeannine Marx Fruci’s exhibit: “Feelings of Home.” Artists’ reception at 5 pm with Beacon Hill’s Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. “Lonesome” Lyle Morse plays acoustic blues, 6:30-10 pm. Reserve a table 465-3591.
KOLVA SULLIVAN GALLERY
115 S. ADAMS ST., SUITE A Featuring Julia Galloway’s exhibit: “Function = Beauty.” Professor of ceramics and Director of the School of Art at the University of Montana, Julia works with functional forms. Artist reception.
TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY
115 S. ADAMS ST. Artists, Gina Freuen, Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore, are creating for November a fun show for holiday shopping “Under 13 Inches for Under $130.” Wood, soda and gas fired ceramics.
CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA ANDY’S BAR & GRILL
1401 W. 1ST AVE. Featuring local photographer Robert Heagy. Robert’s photos capture the beauty of the inland northwest and highlight some of Spokane’s hidden treasures.
DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA * BABY BAR
827 W. 1ST AVE. (behind Neato Burrito) Join us for First Friday. We have Encaustic paintings by Ara Lyman & live music at 9pm by BBBBBandits, Rice Queen, Camaros.
GRANDE RONDE CELLARS
822 W. SPRAGUE AVE. (across from the Davenport) Featuring fiber artist Helen Parsons. Also featuring pottery by Mike Buck. Guitar by Maxie Ray Mills. Happy Hour/Artists Reception 5-7pm, Live Music 6-9pm.
SAPPHIRE LOUNGE
901 W. 1ST AVE. Come in and join us at the Sapphire Lounge. Get an artistic, handcrafted cocktail, fresh-squeezed juices & delicious flatbreads. Relax & be surrounded by stained-glass art, amazing chandeliers, great music & warm, romantic vibes!
STEAM PLANT
159 S. LINCOLN ST. The Art of Wood - A collection of artisans’ work: wine racks, vessels, musical instruments and treasure chests made of unique and rare woods with techniques that are truly sculptural. Plus sample Steam Plant’s own brews while you enjoy the work.
DOWNTOWN CORE AREA ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM 808 W. MAIN AVE. (River Park Square, third level) Award-winning “Americana” artist Patti Simpson Ward shares her warm, colorful artwork of winter and holiday scenes of Spokane and the Northwest.
AVENUE WEST GALLERY
707 W. MAIN AVE. (Crescent Court skywalk level) Featuring Ray Loff redo for November. His mission is to make utilitarian wares that are artistic and functional. The title of his show is “Porcelain Stoneware, Raku Functional and Decorative Ceramics”. Artist reception. Refreshments and music.
BOZZI COLLECTION GALLERY
211 N. WALL ST. Bozzi Collection is proud to feature new works from artist Ildikó Kalapács. Kalapács’s work examines the relationship between the physical and the psychological.
BRICK WALL GALLERY
BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd floor skywalk level) The Brickwall Photographic Gallery is featuring Rebecca Tifft for November. Rebecca is a wildlife photographer from the Northwest. Open until 8:30 pm
DODSONS JEWELERS
516 W. RIVERSIDE AVE. “A World Beyond,” the works of photographer LuAnn Ostergaard & her son sculptor Joseph Rastovich. Both artists are inspired by the imperfect world of metal, whether forming it or photographing it.
DOWNTOWN SPOKANE LIBRARY
906 W. MAIN AVE. Come and see beautiful abstract artwork from Penny Cannon of Penny’s Palette! Holiday gift ideas also for sale!
KRESS GALLERY/RIVER PARK SQUARE
808 W. MAIN AVE. (3rd floor) Kress Gallery, 3rd Floor River Park Square (Behind Food Court): “Come Play With Me”Whimsical & colorfully designed artwork by local artist, Debbie McCulley in oil, acrylic, giclees & mixed media on canvas.
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Toreson will be featuring a collection of Fine Art Photography titled, “Journey Through”. Music by Karrie O’Neill and a visit from micro boutique winery, Anelare. Open until 10pm. 5 Wineries, 50 Wines, 1 Location.
POTTERY BARN
331 W. MAIN AVE. Nikai Birchler will feature his recent artistic endeavors. Ranging from his “Protest Song Series”, inspired by Zuccotti Park during the Occupy Wall Street protests, to his “Soul Maps Series”
718 W. MAIN AVE. Tree Trimming! 5-7pm. Learn tips to decorating you tree for the holiday season, from our Design Specialist Ann-Jeannette!
HERBAL ESSENCE CAFÉ
STEELHEAD BAR & GRILLE
HISTORIC LIBERTY BUILDING
218 N. HOWARD ST. Please join us for First Friday and view the wide range of photos by Jenny Lange; large black and whites vinyls, scenes from an antique auto ranch and colorful graffiti from Spain.
WHITESTONE WINERY
8 N. POST ST, SUITE 8 Stop by Whitestone Winery, on your art tour, and see works by local artist Irene Dahl. We will also be featuring live music by Todd and Ellicia Milne from 6-9pm.
EAST DOWNTOWN AREA AUNTIES BOOKSTORE
402 W. MAIN (Liberty Building) 3 Minute Mic - Open Mic Poetry 7-9pm (sign up starts at 6:30). Read an original poem or maybe even just read a personal favorite. Feel free to just come and listen. All ages are welcome!
River Park Square, 3rd floor, Food Court, Chase Middle School Orchestra, 7th & 8th grade large string orchestra, will be performing a variety of pieces representing different times, cultures and styles. IMAX at Riverfront Park, 6-8pm - “Singing in the New Year” a karaoke style competition. Open to ages 10 and above. For more info and to sign up go to www. firstnightspokane.org. Winner will receive $1,000 grand prize.
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
906 W. 2ND AVE. BISTANGO MARTINI LOUNGE (across from the Steam Plant) 108 N. POST ST. Carrie Vielle showing her “Sirens: Live music by Dirk Swartz a study of the human body” series. singer/songwriter and guitarist Music by Ghanian Musician Ataa at Big Hair revolution. A fi rst Friday Favorite! Happy Hour Adjiri, 6-7:30pm and Eugene 4-6pm, Half price Eats menu Jablonsky Jazz Trio with Eugene, NECTAR TASTING ROOM 5-8pm and Spokane’s BEST Rick Westrick and Barry Aiken, 120 N. STEVEN ST. Cocktails! Photographer/artist Crystal 7:45-9:30pm. downtownspokane.org | spokanearts.org | Brought to you by Downtown Spokane Partnership and Spokane Arts Commission
115 N. WASHINGTON ST. Please join us this Friday for the whimsical one-of-a-kind cityscapes by artist Jami Lord. 402 W. MAIN AVE. River Ridge Fine Arts Association on our 2nd floor & Art by Rachel Dolezal & others on our Mezzanine. Mixed media showing by multiple artists.
HILLS’ RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
401 W. MAIN AVE. Please join us for First Friday. Gretchen & The Wolf playing fun & happy music! 6-9pm
LEFTBANK WINE BAR
108 N. WASHINGTON, SUITE 105 Featuring a wide variety of art styles by Maren Wands: paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more! Vin Du Lac from Lake Chelan pouring a tasting that will cover a spectrum of their amazingly balanced and palate pleasing wines. Music by Carey Brazil & Jay Condiotti, 7pm.