Welcome to FIRSTfriday of Falls Church

A Call to All Local Artists! Submit your work for the "Call It the Blues" exhibit by May 16th.

Click here to download the entry form.

Thank you very much to our SPONSORS listed above!!!

The next FIRSTfriday of Falls Church event is June 1, 2012!

Come to FIRSTfriday of Falls Church and join in on the fun with dinning specials and retail discounts. This month highlights include Call It the Blues exhibit showcasing the works of various area artists and artist Linda Vroegindewey. ArtALot with Cruise-In Friday, musical performance by Tom Nichols and Holly Montgomery with special guest Helen Hausmann, and art exhibits featuring various painters, jewelers, businesses, and other artists. Free ice cream, ARTful event, tastings, yoga, dance moves, and more. Irish Balladeer at Ireland's Four Provinces and additional 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 1st. 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.

Thank you too to the following supporters of FIRSTfriday of Falls Church who don't have an event: All State, Eden Center, Falls Church Foot & Ankle Center, and Falls Church News Press.

Images below are from a previous FIRSTfriday events.

Additional Parking Available at 113 Park Avenue, courtesy of Human Touch Health and Kaiser Permanente parking garage, courtesy Kaiser Permanente.

Art Events:

At Art and Frame of Falls Church - 703-534-4202, 111 Park Ave., 6-8 pm, www.artandframeoffallschurch.com

Art exhibit titled Call It the Blues, as part of the Tinner Hill Blues Festival, the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is hosting this juried all-media exhibition focusing on the meaning of the “blues” from an artist’s or visual perspective. Works of art explore the nature of blues music, poetry, literature, or history; interpreting or reflecting the emotions and events inspiring or evoked by the “blues”; focus on blues performers; or the work exploring the “hue of blue”. Artists talk at 7:10.
Decorative art demonstration by The Academy of Wall Artistry, Victoria Bingham at 7:20.
FREE ice cream provided by Lazy Sundae.

At ArtALot - 703-534-4202, 111 Park Ave., 5-8pm, www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com

Cruise-In Friday sponsored by Don Beyer Auto Group. No entry fee. Dash plaques and T-shirts for the first 20 that show. Trophy for top three finishers.
Musical Stage sponsored by Tori McKinney providing musical performance by Tom Nichols and Holly Montgomery with special guest Helen Hausmann.
Art exhibits featuring various painters, jewelrists, businesses, and other artists.
DOGGIE YAPPIE HOUR. Always There Pet Care hosting. 703-327-5522. alwaystherepetcare.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 theme beer tasting in The Tasting Room with FREE admission.

At DivaFit - 703-864-1109, 157 B Hillwood Ave., 6-7 pm, www.divafitonline.com

Come dance with McKenzie, FREE! Basic hip hop moves will be incorporated with other cardio dance moves for a fun workout. In our second dance room, Erika will be available to teach you our basic fireman spin and give you a taste of what pole fitness is all about. Drop in at any time during the hour. All are welcome!

At Quinn's Auction Galleries - 703-532-5632, 360 S. Washington St., 6-7 pm, www.quinnsauction.com

Preview tonight for Fine and Decorative Art Auction and Waverly Fine & Rare Books Auctions which take place June 9 & June 7 respectively.
Free performance in the courtyard with the Art Daniels Band.

At Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace - 571-239-5288 410 S. Maple Ave., events on-line, http://www.creativecauldron.org

See our listing of events on-line at www.creativecauldron.org. Be among the first 20 to purchase tickets online for one of Creative Cauldron’s June concerts: Veronneau on Saturday, June 2 or Shenandoah Run on Saturday, June 16 and get $5 off per ticket. Use the code FFS when purchasing.

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

Every day is an ARTful event at Clay Café Studios! Bring a friend to paint pottery and take advantage of our 2-for-1 studio deal after 6 pm tonight. Light refresment.

At Stifel and Capra, "Art and Ornament for your Wonderful Life" - 703-533-3557, 260 W. Broad St., 5-8 pm, www.StifelandCapra.com

Meet Linda Vroegindewey of Clay Whimsey. Linda says "Welcome to my whimsical adventures in clay. I am a clay artist on a journey of discovery guided by a sense of childlike wonder. I am serious about my art, but my art is not serious. I hope my work makes you smile." Meet our resident artists and enjoy the newest art & artisan offerings along with tasty snacks.

At Sacred Well Yoga Studio - 703-989-8316, 450 W. Broad St. Ste. 320, 7-8:15 pm, www.swys.net

Class for Charity. Join us for an all-levels yoga class for charity. 100% of all donations go to local charities. Charity changes monthly. Suggested donation is $10, but pay what you like.

At Fall Properties - 703-536-0140, 212-A N. West St., 5:30-8pm, www.fallproperties.com

Art exhibit and opening reception. Meet the artist, share a glass, a nosh, and some good conversation.

Dining Specials:

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 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 Famous Dave's - 703-533-3418, 370 W. Broad St., www.famousdaves.com

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3pm-7pm.
Smokin' Breakfast Served - Saturday and Sunday 8am - 12pm.
“ Catering Specialists” Let us do the cooking - Graduations, Weddings, Office Parties, Family Reunions, Picnics and more.

At Mad Fox Brewing Company - 703-942-6840, 444 W. Broad St., www.madfoxbrewing.com

Get Foxed on Sundays with Brunch AND $7 Lunch Specials Monday thru Friday, 11am to 3pm.

Retail Discounts:

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 Allstate: GJG Insurance Agency - 703-241-8100, 125 N. Washington St.

Now offering Claim Satisfaction Guarantee on personal auto insurance policies!

At Red, White & Bleu Wine and Gourmet - 703-533-WINE, 127 S. Washington St., www.redwhiteandbleu.com

Featured beers in the tasting room are specially discounted.

At DivaFit - 703-864-1109, 157 B Hillwood Ave., 6-7 pm, www.divafit.com

Come dance with McKenzie, FREE! Basic hip hop moves will be incorporated with other cardio dance moves for a fun workout. In our second dance room, Erika will be available to teach you our basic fireman spin and give you a taste of what pole fitness is all about. Drop in at any time during the hour. All are welcome!

At Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace - 571-239-5288 410 S. Maple Ave, 8 pm, www.creativecauldron.org

FIRSTfriday Special -- Be among the first 20 to purchase tickets online for one of Creative Cauldron’s June concerts: Veronneau on Saturday, June 2 or Shenandoah Run on Saturday, June 16 and get $5 off per ticket. Use the code FFS when purchasing. www.creativecauldron.org.

At Clay Café Studios - 703-534-7600, 101 Maple Ave., www.claywire.com

Bring a friend to paint pottery and take advantage of our 2-for-1 studio deal after 6 pm tonight.

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At Little River Yoga - 703-203-8510, 6025 Wilson Blvd . , www.littleriveryoga.com

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.