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Next FIRSTfrdiay event is Friday! Friday, April 2nd, 2010!
Falls Church’s FIRSTfriday, held the first Friday of each month, creates business and social synergy in the city of Falls Church. The event attracts people to view local artwork and events, learn about the city’s history, and shop and dine in downtown Falls Church.
Come to FIRSTfriday of Falls Church and join the fun. This month highlights include artists Justine Spilman, Denise Philipbar, Christine Miller, Bill Abel, and Andrea Limmer; musical performances at 4P's and at Dogwood Tavern.
Below is a complete list of what is happening now at each location throughout the month. Don't forget to dine, shop, and visit each throughout the month!
All discounts available on FIRSTfriday only, just mention FIRSTfriday and you’ll be good to go. Please thank all of our participants throughout the month each time you visit them.
Images below are from a previous FIRSTfriday events.
Additional Parking Available at Kaiser Permanente and 113 Park Avenue
Art Events:
At Art and Frame of Falls Church - 703-534-4202, 111 Park Ave., 6-8 pm, www.artandframeoffallschurch.com
- Art exhibition Great Passion featuring local photographer Justine Spilman capturing moments in time that you will never forget. A must see, simply put, have you ever experienced great passion through the eyes of a camera lens? You will have after this exhibit. Artist talk at 7:15 pm.
- Open Studio Night in Studio One with artist Denise Philipbar showing her works.
- Open Studio Night in Studio Four with artist Christine Miller showing her pastel paintings of landscapes and still lifes. Christine also paints in oils and watercolors.
- Open Studio Night viewing watercolorist Bill Abel in action at Park Avenue Gallery Studios, WhereArtHappens.com.
At Red, White & Bleu Wine and Gourmet - 703-533-WINE (9463), 127 S. Washington St., 5-8 pm, www.redwhiteandbleu.com
- Enjoy the featured wines in the tasting room.
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
- Are you a Guitar Hero? Have you always secretly wanted to be a rock star? Come have some rock band fun and show us your stuff! for those who like to sing too, we have mikes just for you. The Xbox is set up and all you need to do is strum for some fun with your friends and family while you paint some pottery and create your glass fusing masterpiece. Lite fare served.
At Curves - 703-536-0140, 240 W. Broad St., 6:30-8pm
- Art exhibition with Andrea Limmer.
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 exhibition presenting local favorite DJ Gaskin as she presents her handmade journals, art books and ‘haikugami’ greeting cards. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the resident artists and learn more about DJ's in house upcoming poetry workshop.
At Stacy’s Coffee Parlor - 703-538-6266, 709 W. Broad St., 7-9 pm, www.stacyscoffeeshop.com
At Falls Church Arts - 410 S. Maple Ave., 6-8 pm, www.fallschurcharts.org
- Art exhibition Phases All Member Art Show & Sale – Artists' Reception for the 7th annual all media exhibit featuring art by over 70 members of Falls Church Arts (FCA) including more than 120 paintings, photographs and more. Show continues weekends through Sunday, March 21. Light refreshments will be served. Parking also available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Ave.
Dining Specials:
At Argia’s - 703-534-1033, 124 N. Washington St., www.argias.com
- 10% discount off lunch check (no alcohol), dine in only.
At Clare and Don’s - 703-532-9283, 130 N. Washington St., www.clareanddons.com
- $7.50 Fish & Chips lunch special, dine in only.
At Red, White & Bleu Wine and Gourmet - 703-533-WINE, 127 S. Washington St., www.redehiteandbleu.com
- Featured wines in the tasting room are specially discounted.
At Ireland’s Four Provinces - 703-534-8999, 105 W. Broad St., www.4psva.com
- Platter feeds four people, dine in only, 3:30 to 7 pm
At Maneki Neko Japanese Restaurant - 703-534-8666, 238 W. Broad St., www.mneko.com
- 10% discount off dinner entrée, dine in only.
At La Caraquena Restaurant - 703-533-0076, 300 W. Broad St., www.lacaraquena.com
- 10% discount off lunch for two (food only), dine in only.
At Stacy’s Coffee Parlor - 703-538-6266, 709 W. Broad St., www.stacyscoffeeshop.com
- Free 16 oz drip coffee with a purchase of equal or greater.
At Open Kitchen - 703-942-8148, 7115 Leesburg Pike (W. Broad St.), 6:30-10 pm, www.openkitchen-dcmetro.com
- 10% discount off lunch or dinner check (no alcohol), dine in only.
Retail Therapy:
At Art and Frame of Falls Church - 703-534-4202, 111 Park Ave., www.artandframeoffallschurch.com
- 20% discount off any custom wood framing need.
At The Medicine Shoppe - 703-536-4042, 107 Park Ave.
- Providing Shingles vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, and flu shots throughout the month.
At Dominion Camera - 703-532-6700, 112 W. Broad St., www.dominioncamera.com
- 20% off Ilford custom enlargements and select photo accessories.
At Clay Café Studios - 703-534-7600, 101 Maple Ave., www.claywire.com
- Calling all Guitar Heroes! Star in your own Rock Band - ½ price off studio time and 10% discount off your pottery piece if you strum for some fun.
At Curves - 703-536-0140, 240 W. Broad St.
- 50% off and free weight management classes!
At Falls Church Jazzercize - 703-622-2152, 513 W. Broad St., www.igetfitnow.com
- FREE jazzercize class for new customers.
Remembering Bob! Image of Bob Morrison, from May 2009's FIRSTfriday event taken by Yasmin David.
