First Friday

DELIGHTFUL FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN

Let the warmth and light of our lingering summer days entice you into coming downtown for September’s Delightful First Friday.  Stroll from venue to venue, have a glass of wine and some appetizers, check out downtowns pretty flowers and new murals and admire the talented artists on display in our radiant little river city.

A Bright Green Year @ Chartreuse,  729 1st Avenue

Jason Lazarus @ River City Cafe & Espresso, 523 2nd Avenue

Shop til you Drop @ In the Bag! 455 3rd Avenue, Suite 102

Fairbanks Fiberistas @ Alaska Heritage House,  410 Cowles Street

Grand Opening @ Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Avenue, Suite 103

Art on Cushman @ S Salon & Studio,  901 Cushman Street

End of the Season Party @ Beads and Things,  537 2nd Avenue

Taking the Light @ If Only…a fine store,  215 Cushman Street

Ken Vaughn @ Arctic Travelers Gift Shop, 201 Cushman Street

Claire Fejes, “The Legacy” @ Alaska House Art Gallery, 1003 Cushman Street

Drum Circle @ Space for Movement Studio, 410 2nd Avenue

After the First Friday events, stay downtown for the live entertainment line-up happening every Friday night!

Gabrielle Cross  @ Lavelle’s Bistro, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

David Stevens Band @ Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

Sand Castle @ McCafferty’s A Coffee House, etc., 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Barney McClure Trio @ Bobby’s Downtown, 8:30pm – 12:00am

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Shop til you Drop @ In the Bag!

Yes! In the Bag! ‘s First Friday event in September will be kicking off our 1st Annual Coat Drive to benefit youths as well as Senior Citizens. Those who bring coats in will receive a 25% discount gift card from In the Bag! Coats should be in prime condition, clean, with no rips or tears, and brought in on hangers if possible. If you have further questions about our event please give us a call. Have a great day!

When:

First Friday, September 3rd, 2010- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

In the Bag!

Northward Building- 455 3rd Ave, Suite 102

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Jason Lazarus @ River City Cafe & Espresso

J. Jason Lazarus – Alaskan Photographer, presenting new and old work centered around hidden bits of Alaskan History – from local dredges, mines and forgotten settlements to urban decay.

 ”Detrite: Rural and Urban exploration into Alaska’s hidden past”

When:

First Friday, September 3rd, 2010 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Rivery City Cafe & Espresso

523 2nd Ave

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Grand Opening @ Co-Op Arts

 

 

The ten co-operative artist members will be displaying a fresh sampling of their work at the Grand Opening. Artists include Jim Allan, Patricia Carlson, Philip Carrico, Margaret Donat, Susie Halfhill and Dubh of Hardluck Studios, Nikki Kinne, Ann Wood O’Brien, Shirley Odsather, Kate Wood, and Vladimir Zhikhartsev. Media include acrylics, baskets, jewelry, hand-dyed silk and velvet wear-ables, linoleum and wood-cut prints, photography, and watercolor. Plans for future First Friday events include an individual rotation of featured artwork from each of the ten cooperative artist members, with the exception of December’s First Friday, that will once again feature work from the entire group. The gallery also has plans to expand into the common area of the Co-Op Plaza for future First Friday Featured Artist events.  

When:

First Firday, September 3rd, 2010- 5:00pm – 8:00pm  

Where:

Co-Op Arts Gallery 

535 2nd Ave, Suite 103

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ENCHANT FIRST FRIDAY

 

Be enchanted by First Fridays downtown.  Over the past year we have had between 10 and 15 downtown venues celebrating First Fridays. Those participating vary wildly. On any given Friday you might find a tea tasting, a drum circle, Alaskan photography, or a live jazz ensemble, right along with the more traditional, professional painters and artists who were the original founders of this cool re-occurring event. Tell us if you’d like one of our vibrant posters for your business, let us know if you are planning something special for an up and coming First Friday – But most of all visit the outstanding downtown establishments  that promote the arts by hosting First Fridays. 

Beauty in the Vice @ Chartreuse,  729 1st Avenue

Claire Fejes, “The Legacy” @ Alaska House Art Gallery, 1003 Cushman Street

Ron Goessel @ Beads and Things,  537 2nd Avenue

BOGO Sale @ In the Bag! 455 3rd Avenue, Suite 102

History Walk @ Alaska Heritage House,  410 Cowles Street

Alaska Wooden Arts @ Arctic Travelers Gift Shop, 201 Cushman Street

Brecht Studios @ If Only…a fine store,  215 Cushman Street

Cranes at Creamer’s Field @ Morris Thompson Center,  101 Dunkel Street

Art on Cushman @ S Salon & Studio,  901 Cushman Street

First First Friday @ Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Avenue, Suite 103

Drum Circle @ Space for Movement Studio, 410 2nd Avenue

After the First Friday events, stay downtown for the live entertainment line-up happening every Friday night!

Gabrielle Cross  @ Lavelle’s Bistro, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

David Stevens Band @ Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

Sand Castle @ McCafferty’s A Coffee House, etc., 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Barney McClure Trio @ Bobby’s Downtown, 8:30pm – 12:00am

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Cranes at Creamer’s Field @ Morris Thompson Center

Join us for a First Friday art reception in support of Creamer’s Field Refuge. To celebrate the return of the cranes and the 2010 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival, Friends of Creamer’s Field is sponsoring a Sandhill Crane themed art show. Photos, Paintings and other artwork will be on display throughout the month of August.

When:

Friday, August 6th, 2010 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Center

101 Dunkel Street

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Ron Goessel @ Beads and Things

Athabascan Native inspired clothing designed by Ron Goessel will be on display and for sale at Beads and Things First Friday Event on August 6th.

When:

Friday, August 6th, 2010- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Beads and Things

537 2nd Ave

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Claire Fejes “The Legacy” @ Alaska House Art Gallery

“The Legacy,” an exhibit of drawings and paintings by Claire Fejes on display First Friday August 6th through September 20th.

Alaska House gallery keeps the dream of Claire Fejes alive

Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner – Alaska House gallery keeps the dream of Claire Fejes alive

When:

First Friday, September 3rd, 2010- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Alaska House Art Gallery

1003 Cushman Street

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Alaska Wooden Arts @ Arctic Travelers Gift Shop

Celebrate First Friday in August at Arctic Travelers Gift Shop. Featuring handmade Alaskan wood products by Alaska Wooden Arts. The whole line of spalted Birch ulus, knives and bowls will be available for sale. Help yourself to refreshments as you take in an ulu demonstration.

When:

Friday, August 6th, 2010- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Arctic Travelers Gift Shop

201 Cushman Street

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Art on Cushman @ S Salon & Studio

First Friday in September at S Salon & Studio features photographs by Cindy Bridgman and paintings by Gustavo Rimada.

When:

First Friday, September 3rd, 2010- 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

S Salon & Studio

901 Cushman Street

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