Thank you very much to our SPONSORS listed above!!!
The next FIRSTfriday of Falls Church event is June 7, 2013!
Come to FIRSTfriday of Falls Church and join in on the fun with dinning specials and retail discounts. This month highlights include artist exhibit by Henry Ferrand, Magruder Murray, Otis Stanley, Mary Kearns, performance by the Jack Wagon Band, Cool Night of Community Fun and Karosserie, tastings, yoga, and yes more. Irish Balladeer at Ireland's Four Provinces and even more musical performances at Dogwood Tavern, and Clare and Don's Beach Shack.
Below is a complete list of what will be happening at each location on the first Friday of the month, June 7th. Don't forget to dine, shop, and visit each throughout the month!
All discounts available on FIRSTfriday only, just pick up a flyer or print this out and you’ll be good to go. Please thank all of our participants throughout the month each time you visit them.
Art exhibit featuring Tinner Hill Blues artists Henry Ferrand, Magruder Murray, and Otis Stanley.
Drawing for free local area restaurant gift certificate.
Open exhibit of Pottery Gallery by Lieve De Wulf, Moon O'Connor, and Treena Rinaldi.
Free ice cream from Lazy Sundae!
Herban Lifestyle is open, stop by and see the new digs! Free cupcakes made by Gail Friday in flavors matching the lip balms (lime coconut, mint chocolate and orange). Much more to show.
At ArtALot - 703-534-4202, 111 Park Ave., in the parking lot, 5-8 pm
Cruise-In Friday sponsored by Beyer Auto Group, no entry fee, free dash plaques and t-shirts to first 20 drivers.
Musical performance by Jack Wagon Band sponsored by Tori McKinney, Keller Williams Realty.
Art demonstration featuring Mike Pacheco and artists Nina Larson, and more.
Family Fun Night, come out for a Cool Night of Community Fun and Karosserie*, Tug of War Wheelbarrow Races, and Twister Red Rover. *Don’t know what Karosserie is? We promise it will enable you to leave less stressed than when you arrived!
Fundraiser for the George Mason High School Music Program. Mustang Chorus Members recruit your fellow students, siblings, parents, and friends. BDI will donate $5/recruit who actually participates.
At Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace - 571-239-5288 410 S. Maple Ave., 7:30pm, www.creativecauldron.org
For events, buy tickets in advance at www.creativecauldron.org.
At Ireland’s Four Provinces Restaurant - 703-534-8999, 105 W. Broad St., 8 pm ‘til closing, www.4psva.com
Local Irish Balladeer singing songs you know and maybe some you don't know!
At Dogwood Tavern - 703-237-8333, 132 W. Broad St., 8 pm ‘til closing, www.dogwoodtavern.com
FIRSTfriday After Party with musical performance.
At Clay Café Studios - 703-534-7600, 101 N. Maple Ave., 6-9pm, www.claywire.com
Everyday is an ARTful event at Clay Café Studios!
At Stifel and Capra - "Art and Ornament for your Wonderful Life" - 703-533-3557, 260 W. Broad St., 5-8 pm, www.StifelandCapra.com
Art exhibit featuring S&C's own Elisabeth Hudgins exhibiting "Lost & Found"...original mixed media paintings inspired by a cache of old photos and letters, found in the attic of a family home. She has reimagined and reinterpreted these into artworks that combine nostalgia with a twist of modern day. Refreshments will be served.
Come and immerse yourself in the blues to kick off the weekend-long Tinner Hill Blues Festival. Stifel & Capra is pleased to host the VIP Opening Reception for the Tinner Hill Blues Festival. The parking lot will be rocking with live music. FREE and open to the public. Bring and chair and your boogie soes!
At Beadazzled - 703-848- 2323, 444 W. Broad St. 3-7pm, www.beadazzled.com
FREE! Stop by and make either a memory wire bracelet or a set of fun wine charms for your next dinner party. Choose from a selection of beads, staff will be on hand to guide you. One bracelet or set of four charms per person.
At Sacred Well Yoga Studio - 703-989-8316, 450 W. Broad St. Ste. 320, 7-8:15 pm, www.swys.net
Join us for an all-levels yoga class.
At The Front Porch - 703-220-0665, 920 W. Broad St., 6-8pm
The Front Porch Furniture Rescue is new in town with high quality wood furniture at fabulous prices. Find a piece you love. Wrong color? No problem, we will happily repaint the piece in any of our fabulous colors. We carry a full line of chalk paints and custom finishes from the van Gogh Chalk Paint Collection. We can't wait to meet you!.
At Brits on Broad - 703-992-6767, 926 B W. Broad St., 6-9pm, www.britsonbroad.com
Open house featuring specials throughout the day.
At Fall Properties - 703-536-0140, 212-A N. West St., 5:30-7:30pm, www.fallproperties.com
Art exhibit and opening reception.
Dining Specials:
At Argia's - 703-534-1033, 124 N. Washington St., www.argias.com
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Teens/Tweens Yoga Classes at 5pm with Carson, followed by Power Vinyasa at 6:30pm with Carson.
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FIRSTfriday of Falls Church draws people to the City and to the City’s businesses, resulting in economic development for the City of Falls Church.
FIRSTfriday of Falls Church is a monthly, year-round event that creates and promotes a business and social synergy for the arts and artists in and around the city of Falls Church attracting people to view local artwork, attend musical and theatrical performances, learn about the City’s history, and shop and dine in downtown Falls Church.
FIRSTfriday of Falls Church has many opportunities to get involved in making and supporting the arts in The Little City, Falls Church. Call 703-534-4202 and ask for Tom or e-mail him at tommygoogolplex@aol.com.
FIRSTfriday of Falls Church programs are funded in part by a grant from the Economic Development Authority of the City of Falls Church.
Remembering Bob! Image of Bob Morrison, from May 2009's FIRSTfriday event taken by Yasmin David.
Brochure designed by Lori Smedley, 703-850-6869, lsmedley1@cox.net.
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