The Inland Echo

By Spokane Arts

First Friday Listings – December 5, 2008

Venues open 5-8pm unless otherwise noted.

ADAMS STREET AREA

Barrister Winery
1213 W. Railroad Ave.
Presenting Father Bruno’s abstract style landscapes with emphasis on color and line. Portion of art sales go to Father Bruno’s outreach to Africa. Arist’s reception, 5-7pm, acoustic blues by “Lonesome” Lyle Morse, 7-10pm.

Kolva/Sullivan Gallery
115 S. Adams St.
Photographs by Pullman artist Zach Mazur, influenced by the changing landscape and relationship of natural and man-influenced environments. Through December 27.

Trackside Studio
115 S. Adams St.
Featuring hand made pottery and ceramic sculpture by Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore.

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

Finders Keepers Jewelry Galore & Fashion Flashback
112 S. Cedar

French Quarter
1311 W. Sprague
Taste specialty holiday and sparkling wines available for the holidays and great additions to any celebration! Sample hand-rolled gourmet truffles, artisan cheeses and hot chocolate drinks made with exquisite E. Guittard chocolate. T-Sat 9am-6pm.

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

The Artist’s Tree Gallery/Boutique
828 W. Sprague (across from Davenport Hotel)
Christmas Party “Celebrating Angels” with Ellen Blaschke’s acrylic on canvas and Sandy Roistacher “Celestial Art Prints”—a series featuring angels and goddesses. Local artisan gifts and cards, raffle, and refreshments!

Baby Bar
827 w 1st Ave (directly behind Neato Burrito),
Showcasing Cori McWilliams, painting the 4 x 8, ever-changing piece.

The Davenport Hotel Flowershop & Signature Collection Store
10 S. Post
Mention First Friday and receive a 10% discount.

Gallery of Thum’
159 South Lincoln, Suite 151 (Steam Plant)
Showcasing, Cindy George entitled: “The Great Outdoors,” wonderful colors! Erin Gibson entitled “Superstars,” stunning images of Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood and Bobbie Wieber and Emma Randolph “The Best of the Best.” Through January 1.

Grande Rhonde Cellars
906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
Artist reception including Louise Saylor and wood artist Dennis Krueger.

Katze Boutique
824 W. Sprague (across from Davenport Hotel)
Fashion with a European Flair. Mention First Friday to receive 10% OFF your entire purchase.

Lorinda Knight Gallery
523 W. Sprague
Oil paintings on panel by Kathleen Cavender featured in the exhibit “Condensation.” Through December 24. A reception for the artist, 6-8pm.

Nystrom, Olson, Collins
912 W. Sprague Ave.  
Featuring Olivia Waterman’s “Conversations with Paint”—focused on our geopolitical world  using paint, shape, texture, line, and color. Light appetizers served.
 
Peters and Sons Flowers, Gifts & Gallery
170 S. Lincoln (Across from Steam Plant)
Presenting “Trio of Friends,” Frankie White, mixed media painter, Ned Fox, artistic photographer, and Jeannine Marx Fruci, water colorist.  Delight your senses with colorful work beyond imagination!

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

Arbor Crest Tasting Room
808 W. Main, River Park Square, Third Level
Wayne and Susan Girten from Artique Expressions, showing artistic copper fountains, garden art, painted glass and dinnerware. Vocals and guitar by Cheryl Branz, from her Christmas Album, 6-8:30pm.

Argentum Aurum
524 W. Main
Symbolic Alchemy. Jewelry made to express an inner voice. Our work incorporates the unusual, speaks to the real, and expresses human truths, every piece made by us. Discover Something Different.  
 
Artisans’ Wares
808 W Main, River Park Square, 2nd level
Handmade ornaments from local artists and studios across the USA. New jewelry by Laura Dahl back in Spokane, through Dec. 31. New to the gallery: fused glass pieces by Spokane artist Jan Hoak. Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6.

Brick Wall Gallery
Bennett Block, Main & Howard, 2nd Floor skywalk level
Landscape photographer Charles Gurche, whose work appeared in Audubon, National Geographic, Smithsonian and Washington, Wild and Beautiful. Acoustic guitarist Fred Hilker, 6-8pm.

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

Labor of Love Creations
808 W. Main, River Park Square, 2nd level
New word art featuring Christmas sentiments and classic expressions, with staff to aid in designing custom pieces. Eliie from “Ellie’s Edibles” sampling many of her caramel creations including famous brandy caramel sauce! 5-9pm.

Lofts at River Park Square
809 W. Main Ave, Suite 310
Conrad Bagley with his coloristic glass and paint artwork. The newly finished model unit 310 will be open for viewing, with 9 shells just waited to be finished with your personal design. Enter main floor by P.F. Changs or skywalk from Nordstrom and follow the sign to third floor.
Open 5-9

Madeleine’s Café & Patisserie
707 W. Main
Special performance by Shoemaker! With pastels by Mercia Sheets. Kevin Gardner & Spare Parts on Saturday, December 6.

Simply Northwest
8 N. Post
Featuring work by woodturner Billy Goldsberry, and sampling northwest foods, 10am-5:30pm.

Spokane Athletic Club
1002 W. Riverside, Cutter Lounge
Original works by Gordon Wilson, an original incorporator of The Spokane Studio School, with specialties in drawing, painting and figure drawing. Live music, and hosted refreshments.

Spokane Transit Authority (STA)
701 W. Riverside (second floor)
Featuring oil paintings by Natalie Gauvin, through December 31.  Harp music by Julie Smith and artist reception, 6pm.  (Free) Tango Dance Lessons by Anne-Marie Burk, 7:30-9:30pm.

STCU
707 W. Main, Skywalk level of the Crescent Court
 A series of prints by STCU’s Lena Guttromson for the 2004-2008 Downtown Spokane winter carriage rides. 2008 STCU carriage rides at Wall and Main, through December 24.  For more information visit STCU.org  

Steelhead Bar and Grille
218 N. Howard
Featuring Matt Hamlin’s acrylic paintings on paper and pencil drawings.

EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

Auntie’s Books
402 W. Main
Join Margaret Croom, creator of the Nosey Parker Guide for an official ribbon cutting and holiday celebration with coupons, prizes and discounted guides available.

Concept :: Home
401 W. First Ave
Featuring Jeff Allison’s AbstractA. Jeff found mixing different types of paint produces textures and reactions not possible when using enamel or oil alone. Live music by Mark Schurtz.
 
Express Employment Professionals
331 West Main
Showcasing six Water Color Society members: Judy Doyle, Susan Downes, Trish Elser, Linda Smith, Bonnie Whinnen, and Dian Zahner. Acoustic guitar music by Ken Davis and refreshments.
 
Gina’s Design Corner
One N. Browne
Compelling christmas and winter art painted and carved on recycled cardboard by local dumpster artist Jim Battell, artists reception with refreshments. Through January 3.

Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
245 W Main
Mention First Friday from 8-11pm to receive 50% off an entree when you buy 1 entree and 2 beverages.

Pottery Place Plus Gallery
602 N. Washington (main floor of Auntie’s)
Featuring wearable art by Spokane Jewelry Guild members, and black and white photography by Tobe Robbins. Reception 5-9pm, through December 31.

Santé Restaurant & Charcuterie
404 W. Main, (Liberty Building, next to Auntie’s)
Traditional black and white photography by Tobe Robbins.  Reception 5-9pm, through December 31.

Saranac Art Projects
25 W. Main
Art Feeds the Homeless: the works of Harrell Fletcher and Marc Dombrosky, through December 27. Two artists practicing different forms of social engagement by exploring conflicting ideas. Adjunct exhibit by Thomas O’Day, creating works through destruction of objects.  Requesting canned food donations in collaboration with Main Market Co-op.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

WSU Spokane
668 N Riverpoint Blvd., first floor Phase I Classroom Building
Featuring Norwegian Wood: The Thoughtful Architecture of Wenche Selmer, by Elisabeth Tostrup.  Wenche Selmer’s wooden cabins and houses blend effortlessly into their surroundings; her designs evoke Norway in all its rugged beauty and smart Scandinavian pragmatism. 5-7pm.

FIRST AVENUE AREA *

Avenue West Gallery
122 S. Monroe
Showcasing Marcia Marcuson’s impressionistic oil and watercolor paintings.  “Exploring the Elements,” focuses on basic shapes, colors, and components of nature.  Artist reception, 5-9pm Refreshments and music by Tracy Carr.

FarWest Billiards
1001 W. First Ave.
Paintings and pencil drawings by Matt Hamlin.

NORTH BANK AREA

Riverfront Park
New IMAX film “The Day The Earth Stood Still” opens December 12. Ice Palace and Carrousel open daily, Spokane Falls Skyride, open Fri-Sun. and school holidays. Call 456-4FUN or visit SpokaneRiverfrontRark.com.  

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA*

Antwiqu’ed
309 W. Second Ave
Featuring artist Jennifer Zurlini “Blending Past and Present.” Acrylic works on large canvasses explore the emotive power of paint. And Jaque’s sculpture art and print work.

Art, Music and More
610 W. 2nd (corner of Wall & 2nd)
Featuring a variety of independent art, music, film and clothing. Enjoy a mixed media art gallery experience!

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

Browne’s Addition Wellness Center
2013 W. 4th Ave
Featuring John Yerden’s figure drawings in charcoal, oil paintings in abstract forms, colors and still lifes. John is a recent graduate of GU and teaches a figure drawing class there.

The MAC – Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
2316 W. First
Open special evening hours from 5-8 pm by donation.
Exhibits: Toys! Toys! Toys!, Dabblers, Divers, Murderers, Travelers: Birds of the Inland Northwest,  Living Legacy: The American Indian Collection, and Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org

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