NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Event, Binghamton, NY New Venue Hosting 9 PM Concert, “Dia de Los Muertos” Art Show. Several Photography Exhibits Among Highlights of Next First Friday Art Walk - NOVEMBER 1 Halloween may be over, but the “Fiesta” party continues at November’s First Friday on the 1st! Celebrate “Big Art in a Little City” in Binghamton, NY, with varied, eclectic choices … “Dia de Los Muertos” art show and “Fiesta” late night, music performances, photography exhibits, new venue hosting a concert, and more! That means start artwalking early to take in all the arty offerings and stay late! Be sure to catch the concert hosted by the newest First Friday venue, Triple Cities Carousel (monthly arts/culture newspaper) at Binghamton’s Cyber Café West (176 Main St.) at 9 PM, featuring Black Mountain Symphony from Albany/Saratoga Springs, NY, area. The five piece Black Mountain Symphony will showcase an eclectic range of influences, blended together to create their own sound, incorporating Baroque classical violin, folk-tinged ballads, funk-rock drums, and hard-hitting dance numbers in their live performances (from classical music to Motown, blues and jazz). (Triple Cities Carousel is a free, independent, monthly arts and culture newspaper of the Triple Cities area.) Kick off your First Friday at The Red Tent Studio (205 State St., 2nd Fl., Artists’ Row), with “Dia de Los Muertos” Eclectic Multi-Media by artists Mary Reynolds, Yvonne Lucia and Liz Tilley. Guest artist Reynolds from Ithaca joins The Red Tent Studio in celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos,” the Mexican Day of the Dead to honor departed ancestors and pay homage to Death, the great equalizer. Later there’s the late night “Fiesta” and “Dia de Los Muertos” celebration at Lost Dog Café (222 Water St., corner Henry St.), featuring Sonando performing Latin Jazz music from 10 PM-1 AM in the lounge. From Red Tent, continue to CoWork Binghamton (45 Lewis St., 2nd Fl., Lackawanna Train Station) with a First Friday exhibit from 6-9 PM, featuring Derek Lindow: “Parallel Visions” – Pen, Ink and Computer Illustration. CoWork Binghamton, opened to the public in September, represents a professional, collaborative, and creative work environment for Southern Tier freelancers, independent creatives, and startups seeking a dynamic downtown presence. A grand opening was held during the October First Friday. While downtown, visit PAST/Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (89 Court St., at roundabout) for “Homes and Historic Buildings of Chenango County” – Watercolor Paintings by Carolyn Neidlinger and available for purchase. From there, continue to Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.) for Judith Present’s “Vietnam Photo Exhibition” on display First Friday from 5:30-8:30 PM. These photographs capture images associated with the Vietnam War. A short distance from downtown on the City’s west side is The Gallery at 5 Riverside Drive/Towers (5 Riverside Dr.), featuring art by Jan Peterson: Hand-pulled, Embossed Paper Prints–Images with Words, on display in the lobby and library (Thru Dec. 2013) and opening reception from 6-9 PM. Other First Friday highlights include photography exhibits at: 1) Water Street Brewing Co./WSBC (168 Water St., across from Boscov’s): Nov. 1, 6-9 PM: Shawn Graham: “Applied Light” – Photography, showcasing how light acts upon a variety of subjects and exploring movement, fantasy and personality through the application of light. 2) Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St., Artists’ Row): Photographers Geoff Gould: “Nature Calls” and Bill Gorman: “Red and Other Colors – Borrowings and Recyclings (Nov. 1-24, 2013). 3) The Bundy Museum of History & Art (129 Main St., west side): “Light/Sidetracked…” – Student Works of the Photography Program at SUNY Broome (Nov. 1-Dec. 2, 2013) on exhibit in Open Art Gallery 3rd Fl. With First Friday opening from 6-9 PM. Additionally at three downtown and west side churches, there’s music performances not to be missed. 1) United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton (42 Chenango St.): In sanctuary from 7-7:30 PM: Music Recital by Members of Binghamton University Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon. 2) First Congregational Church of Binghamton (30 Main St., corner Front St.): In sanctuary from 7-8:30 PM: Joyful Noise Band, a contemporary Christian Vocal and instrumental group, performing contemporary spiritual mutual music. 3) Tabernacle United Methodist Church (83 Main St., west side): In sanctuary from 6-7 PM: Tabernacle Praise Band performing a mix of sacred, secular, old and new songs. This First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA) and sponsored by M&T Bank, will feature 32 Binghamton locations, downtown, west side, and south side, and open from 6-9 PM, unless noted otherwise. Venue locations are: — On STATE Street: **Broome County Arts Council/BCAC (81 State St., 5th Fl.): Nov. 1 Opening Reception, 6-9 PM: “Unlikely Dance: Roundabout” Solo Show – New Work by Artist Glenda Blake. An Exhibition rooted in the painter’s experience of folk and traditional dance, reflecting the challenges to work in new directions. Light refreshments; free and open to the public. Info: broomearts.org, 723.4620. **Community Options New York, Inc. (182-184 State St., Artists’ Row): Nov. 1, 6-9 PM: Connie Birtch: Collages and Paintings. **Connelly Gallery (205 State St., Artists’ Row): Dale Rolston: “My Folk Art Whimsies – Whimsical Folk Art Bird Houses and Paintings.” Free Appraisals of personal property by certified appraiser on First Friday, 6-9 PM. (Open Nov. 1, 6-9 PM; weekdays 11-5 or by appointment.) Website: BobConnelly. **Cooperative Gallery (213 State St., Artists’ Row): See listing on page 1. (Gallery Hours: First Friday, 3-9 PM, Fri., 3-6, Sat., 12-4. Third Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-9 PM.) Info: cooperativegallery. **Orazio Salati Gallery and Studio (204 State St., Artists’ Row): Orazio Salati: Oil, Wax and Tar – Paintings on Panel (Thru Nov. 2013). (Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 11-3 & by appointment, 772.6725.) Website: oraziosalati. **The Red Tent Studio (205 State St., 2nd Fl. back gallery, above Connelly Gallery): See listing on page 1. Find us on Facebook.(Open Nov. 1, 6-9 PM.) **Uncorked Creations (205 State St., 2nd Fl. front gallery, above Connelly Gallery): Bringing Art, People & Wine together! Stop in & see what everyone is talking about! New collection for the November Painting parties! (Open Nov. 1, 6-9 PM.) — On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON Street: **Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.): First Friday Special, 30% OFF Everything on the Walls! Music by Pat Raube, singer/songwriter performing 6-9 PM. Website: garlandgallery. **Orion Beauty & Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.): Nov. 1, 6-9 PM: Bellydance Ensemble of Southern Tier. On display: Photography by Douglas Bogart and Art by Tom Mastro. Website: OrionBeautyandBalance. — On COURT Street: **Imagicka (75 Court St.): First Friday event with Dance, Entertainment, Tarot Readings and more, TBA. Website: imagicka. **JungleScience Gallery (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Nov. 1, 6-9 PM: Featured Artist, Hannah Ward: “Seek to Know” - Mixed Media, Painting and Installation. Website: junglescience. **Merlin’s (73 Court St.): Mark Anthony – New Works: 3D Elements on Canvas in Acrylics. Music by Blue Shift, 7:30-11. Drink Specials throughout the night. (No Cover before 9:30.) Website: merlinsdanceclub. **PAST/Preservation Association of Southern Tier (89 Court St., corner Chenango St.): Nov. 1, 6-9 PM: See listing on page 1. (For more info on Neidlinger’s artwork, visit: mywatercolorgallery/about_the_artist.htm.) **Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): See listing on page 1. Website: phelpsmansion.org. **River Read Books (5 Court St.): Featured Artist/Exhibit/Entertainment, TBA. (Open First Friday to 9 PM.) Website: riverreadbooks. — On CHENANGO Street: **Little Venice Restaurant (111 Chenango St.): Binghamton’s original Art Gallery: Over 150 signed paintings on display throughout the restaurant. Open every Friday to 11 PM. Website: LittleVeniceRestaurant. **United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton (42 Chenango St.): See listing on page 2. On display, 6-8 PM: Angela Cook’s Holiday Art Collection – Acrylic Paint with Mixed Media on Canvas. Website: unitedpresbyterian.org. — On FRONT Street (West Side): **Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.): First Friday event/program, TBA. Website: roberson.org. — On HAWLEY Street: **Zona & Co. Grille (15 Hawley St., corner Gorgeous Washington St.): Featuring Southwestern-American-Asian Cuisine. Website: zonagrille. — On LEWIS Street: **CoWork Binghamton (45 Lewis St., 2nd Fl., Lackawanna Train Station): See listing on page 1. Website: coworkbing. — On MAIN Street (West Side): **The Bundy Museum of History & Art (129 Main St., west side): See listing on page 1. (Art Gallery admission always FREE. Tue.-Sat., 11-5.) Website: bundymuseum.org. **First Congregational Church of Binghamton (30 Main St., corner Front St.): See listing on page 2. **Tabernacle United Methodist Church (83 Main St., west side): See listing on page 2. (On street parking and in lot behind the church, access from Arthur St.) **Triple Cities Carousel at Cyber Café West (176 Main St.): See listing on page 1. Website: triplecitiescarousel. — On PENNSYLVANIA Avenue: **Victor Lay at Nezuntoz (50 Pennsylvania Ave., south side, next to Weis Market): Victor Lay: “New Views” – Realism: Color Pencil & Oil Pastel (Thru Dec. 2013; more info: victorlay). — On PINE Street: **Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St., corner Fayette St.): Jeanne VanBuren: “Tranquil Paintings” (Thru Nov. 2013). First Friday’s Dinner Hours from 5 PM-12 AM. Website: tranquilbarbistro. — On PROSPECT Avenue: **The Art Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.): Gallery: Exhibit: Food in Full Color Photography by David Katz. Theater: Independent Films in two theaters (Schedule online: artmission.org). — On RIVERSIDE Drive (West Side): **The Gallery @ 5 Riverside Drive/Towers (5 Riverside Dr., west side): See listing on page 1. Info/Contact: Marcy Swartz, 724.5997; email: marcyswartz@gmail. — On S. WASHINGTON Street (South Side): **Confluence Running (46 S. Washington St., south side): Oct. 4, 6-9 PM: Recently-opened Run Specialty Store. Info online: facebook/ConfluenceRunning. **Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St., south side): Scott Michael Anderson - Photography (Thru Nov. 2013). Daily specials & serving domestic beers/wines. (W-Sat.,11 AM-10 PM.) Website: wholeinthewall. — On WATER Street: **Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge (222 Water St., corner Henry St.): In Restaurant: “Portraits and Places, Real and Imagined: The Art of Christopher Lloyd Wright” – Select Works from 2006 to 2013. Meet the Artist in Lost Dog Lounge from 7-9 PM. In the Lounge, 10 PM-1 AM: See listing on page 1. Info: lostdogcafe.net. **Water Street Brewing Co./WSBC (168 Water St., across from Boscov’s): See listing on page 1. Website: waterstreetbrewingco. The First Friday schedule is subject to change without notice. For more information on Nov. 1 First Friday Art Walk, contact Kim DeLisa (Chair of Gorgeous Washington St. Association) at Orion Beauty & Balance, 724.0080, or visit GWSA’s website at: gorgeouswashington.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:03:30 +0000