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JUNE 7, 2013 Event, Binghamton, NY                                                                

Artists’ Row Shows, Confluence Park Concert, NY Fairie Fest Preview, Collaborative Exhibit Among Highlights of Next First Friday Art Walk - JUNE 7      

“Big Art in a Little City” and time to enjoy gallery shows and more art walk choices on First Friday!  

            On June 7, visit the many gallery and art shows on Artists’ Row on State Street in downtown Binghamton, NY, where five venues are located within a one block area between Henry and Lewis Streets, featuring a variety of solo and group art shows.  These include:
1)  Cooperative Gallery (213 State St. on Artists’ Row):  Show titled, “Humans,” featuring artists Judy Salton with murals and Karen Kuff-Demicco with 3D in clay. 
2) Orazio Salati Gallery and Studio (204 State St.):  “When to Stop,” new paintings by Barbara Mink.
3) Sophia Sophia Studio (205 State St., 2nd Fl., back gallery):  Eclectic collection of funky, colorful and quirky re-purposed found objects by artists Yvonne Lucia of La Loba Creations and Liz Tilley of Sugarcoat Couture.  Also, art jewelry by Sophia Sophia and red muse paintings by Cindy Casterlin, plus a variety of gently used artwork, arty gifts and cards for sale. 
4) Connelly Gallery (205 State St.):  “Menagerie of Art”:  Mixed media, oils on canvas, prints and watercolors by various artists, some locally known, from local estates.  There’s also free verbal appraisals of personal property by certified appraiser.
5) Community Options Inc. (182 State St.):  Michael Haskins and his collection of wood etchings on display and for sale and watercolor paintings by Lisa Donnelly.

            While downtown, be sure to catch the free concert, “A Little Night Music,” by the Binghamton Philharmonic String Ensemble from 6:30-7:30 PM at Confluence Park (Washington St. at N Shore Dr.).  Bring a picnic and blanket while enjoying tunes of yesteryear. Please note, from 6-6:45 PM, the free Trolley will circulate in the downtown area and pick-up people who want to attend this concert, hosted by the City of Binghamton.  There's a Trolley stop at corner of Gorgeous Washington St. at Hawley St. and Portfolio's Cafe` is located in the middle of this block in downtown Binghamton.

Rain Location Announced for June 7 First Friday Binghamton Philharmonic String Ensemble Concert at Portfolio's Cafe`         

The rain location for the Binghamton Philharmonic's String Ensemble's First Friday concert performance is at Portfolio's Cafe` (137 Gorgeous Washington St., between Hawley/Court Sts.).  In case of rain, the Philharmonic's String Ensemble concert, “A Little Night Music" from 6:30-7:30 PM, will be held inside the downtown cafe` instead of at Confluence Park (Washington St. at N. Shore Dr.).

            Another downtown highlight includes a preview of the NY Fairie Fest* at Imagicka (75 Court St.), event sponsor.  Among the many First Friday features:  Imagicka’s “Fairie Gatherings;” David Stroka Catering with “Fairie Cakes” & more; Belly Dance by “Hina” of Tribal Fusion Dance at Blue Orchid Spa; Hoop Dance by Blazzin Hoops Entertainment; Astrological Charting Demo with Eden; Tarot with Jenne; Chair Massage with Ruth of Blue Orchid Spa; and Reiki with Karen of Replenishing Reiki.  [*NY Fairie Fest: June 28-30, 11-7, in Ouaquaga, NY. Tickets at Imagicka; $15 adults; $8 kids, 6-15; free,5/under. Wknd.rates available.  Info: nyfaeriefest.com.]

            From downtown, visit the city’s west side at Tabernacle United Methodist Church (83 Main St.) for their First Friday exhibit/demo and music performance from 6-7:30 PM, featuring Earl T. Maslin, Wood Turning, and Carol Mikoda, singer/songwriter/AWS, Activist Who Sings.  She’ll perform originals, social justice songs and more from 6:30-7:30 PM in Tabernacle’s Coffee House.    

            Continue on the Art Walk to The Bundy Museum of History and Art (129 Main St.) for two art shows:  1) Collaborative Exhibit in the museum’s Annex Theater (behind museum), “Travels with Art Girl,” paintings, photographs, film by AmArA and JK - Works inspired by their journeys across/around North America.  (Besides their collaborative exhibit, JK and AmArA will be showing a new video presentation: “Catch the Bus: Intro,” art-umentary of footage from their various excursions, interspersed with information about their upcoming project by same title to acquire a school bus & renovate it to be a sustainable, smart, live-in studio/showcase. This First Friday Art Walk kicks off fundraising efforts for “Catch the Bus” project.)  2) On exhibit in the museum’s Open Art Gallery (3rd Fl.):  “Textured Thoughts:  New Paintings by NEAL (Cornelius Nixon) - Oils/Acrylic (Thru July 1, 2013).

Additionally, there’s free, historic trolley tours at 7, and 8 PM with Joan Sprague from PAST (Preservation Association of Southern Tier) from Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.). During June 7 First Friday from 6-6:45 PM, the free Trolley will circulate downtown and pick-up people who want to attend the Confluence Park concert.

            This First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA) and sponsored by M&T Bank, will feature 27 locations in Binghamton, downtown, west side, and south side, and open Friday from 6-9 PM, unless noted otherwise. 

            Venue locations are:
            — On STATE Street:
**Broome County Arts Council/BCAC (81 State St., 5th Fl., Suite 501, Stephens Sq.):  June 7, 6-9 PM: Opening Reception: “Collector’s Items - Leading By Example”: 4th Annual Exhibition, showcasing selected fine art work from BCAC Board of Directors’ personal art collections.  Includes fine paintings, photographs, drawings & other multimedia works acquired by BCAC’s Board & staff.  (Exhibit thru June, 2013.)  Special First Friday Food Tasting by Cindy Rotella (of Regalo Gifts & Designs), from 6-8 PM. Free & open to the public. Info, call 723-4620 or visit:  broomearts.org.  
**Community Options Inc. (182-184 State St., Artists Row):  See listing on page 1.  (Open June 7, 6-9 PM.)  Website:  comop.org.
**Connelly Gallery (205 State St., Artists Row):  See listing on page 1. (Open June 7, 6-9 PM; weekdays 11-5 or by appointment.)  Website:  BobConnelly.com. 
**Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St., Artists Row): See listing on page 1. (Gallery Hours:  First Friday, 3-9; Fri., 3-6; Sat., 12-4. Third Thursday, May 15, at 7 PM.)  Info:  cooperativegallery.com.
**Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery (204 State St., Artists Row):  See listing on page 1. (Exhibit thru May 2013. Open May 3, 6-9 PM. Gallery Hours:  Saturdays, 11-3 & by appointment, 772.6725.)   Website:  oraziosalati.com.
**Sophia Sophia Studio (205 State St., 2nd. Fl., Artists Row):  See listing on page 1.  (Open June 7, 6-9 PM. Located above the Connelly Gallery in back gallery.) 

            — On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON Street: 
**City of Binghamton’s Confluence Park & Concert by Binghamton Philharmonic’s String Ensemble (Washington St. at N Shore Dr.): See listing on page 1. Website: cityofbinghamton.com.
**Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.):  On First Friday, Giving Away FREE Baby Plants! First Friday Special, 30% OFF Everything on the Walls! Music, 6-9 PM:  Just in from Ohio! ... Mother/Daughter Singing Duo, P & J, and Special Appearance by JOSH.   Website:  garlandgallery.com.
**Orion Beauty & Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.):  June 7, 6-9 PM: Featuring:  Ballyclaire Dancers & Bellydance Ensemble of Southern Tier in conjunction with Egyptian Twist Bellydance Studio. Showing this month: Cathy Noto (from Scranton, PA), Ceramics & Painting.  Mark Henry Swiderski: Oil Paintings. Douglas Bogart Photography.  Partying Parrots & Pals.  Website:  OrionBeautyandBalance.com.
**Portfolio’s Cafe` (137 Gorgeous Washington St.):  June 7, 5:30--7:30 PM: Food-Art Show/Sale & Music (TBA): Serving “The First Friday Wrap” (grilled chicken w/pesto & sundried tomato), $7. Artwork from Iroquois Antiques (Bainbridge, NY).       

            — On COURT Street:
**City of Binghamton at Blueprint Binghamton Design Studio (49 Court St., Metrocenter Plaza):  June 7, 5-9 PM: Blueprint Binghamton Pop Up Gallery:Interactive Exhibit that blends art with urban planning. Plus Artwork by 5th Graders from Horace Mann & Roosevelt  Elementary entitled “My Ideal City.” At 7 PM: Screening of “Our Path Towards Democratizing Binghamton Youth” (Documentary by BU students presenting initial stages of the youth planning process & student reflections.)  Roundtable Discussion with students & local officials will follow Screening.  (Studio located in former First National Bank on Metrocenter Plaza.)
**Imagicka (75 Court St.):  See listing on page 1.  Website:  imagicka.com.
**JungleScience Gallery (33 Court St.,  2nd Fl.):  June 7, 6-9 PM:  Joseph Ray:“Something in the Way” - Oil Paintings.  (Exhibit also on view Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-9 PM.)  Website:  junglescience.com.
**Merlin’s (73 Court St.):  Photography by Billy Rozell - A PRIDE Collection (billysnaps.com).  Music by Blue Shift, 7:30-11.   Lower Level: Wine Bar/Specialty Beers/Lounge, 5-9 PM.  Website:  201merlins.com.
**Parlor City Trolley from Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): See listing on page 1.
**Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): “Here Comes the Bride”-Victorian & Edwardian Wedding Gowns: Couture Clothing from 1849-WWI  [From collections of Phelps Mansion Museum, Broome Co. Historical Society, Tioga Co. Historical Society, Vestal Museum, Tri Cities Opera] (Thru Aug. 31, 2013). Curator: Tamara Manker Gates. Entertainment:  Students from Mary Lou Muratori's Voice Studio & Dancers from Windwood Dance Academy, 5:30-8:30 PM.
**River Read Books (5 Court St.): Featured Artist, Patrick McPhee - Painter of Landscapes & Seascapes (Thru June 2013).  Music by Elissa Case, Singer/Songwriter, 7-9 PM (reverbnation.com/elissacase). (Open First Friday to 9 PM.)  Website:  riverreadbooks.com.
**Victor Lay at Uptown Style & Spa (26 Court St.): Exhibit in Main Hallway: Victor Lay: "Portraits"-Portraiture Art by Victor Lay (Thru June 2013). (Uptown Style & Spa open on First Friday until 9 PM.)

            — 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.com.             

            — On FRONT Street (West Side):
**Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St., west side):  June 7, open to 9 PM:  Website:  roberson.org.
**York Productions (140 Front St., west side):  Recording Studio & New Hub for all your musical needs:recording/mixing & mastering/artist management/live sound/website design/logos & album covers.  Website:  yorkproductions.com.

            — On MAIN Street (West Side):
**The Bundy Museum of History & Art (129 Main St., west side): See listing on page 1.  (June 7 Opening Reception, 6-9 PM; exhibit thru July 1, 2013. Art Gallery admission always FREE. Tue.-Sat., 11-5.)  Website:  bundymuseum.org.
**Tabernacle United Methodist Church (83 Main St., corner Arthur St., west side): See listing on page 1.  (Church located 3.5 blocks west of BHS. Parking on Main & Arthur Streets & behind church.)

            — On PROSPECT Avenue: 
**The Art Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.):  Gallery: Exhibit: Randy Cummings: Street Photography and Music by Lorraine Bates.  Theater:  Independent Films in two theaters (Schedule online: http://artmission.org).

            — On VESTAL Avenue (South Side): 
**Old Barn Hollow Market (1217 Vestal Ave., south side, one block east of S. Washington St., corner Mary St.):  June 7, 10-6:  Local Food/Artisan Market: First & Only “Locavore” Store in So. Tier NYS.  On First Friday:   Free Tastings: Including Gluten Free Baked Goods.   Website:  oldbarnhollow.com.

            — On S. WASHINGTON Street (South Side):
**Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St., south side): Featured Artist, Carolyn Gilligan: Watercolors (Thru June 2013).   Open Wed.-Sat. from 11 AM to 10 PM. Daily Specials, plus Domestic Beers & Wines available.  Outdoor Cafe open, weather permitting. Website:  wholeinthewall.com.

            — On WATER Street:
**Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge (222 Water St., corner Henry St.):  Featured Artist:  E. B. Schott (a.k.a. Christine Traficante/Christine Forster): Paintings - Abstract Expression with multi-media using oils, acrylics, wax on canvas (Thru June 2013).  In the Lounge, 9 PM-12/Midnight: Music by Band of Strings, 6-piece high energy acoustic band that stays true to its bluegrass roots.  Info: lostdogcafe.net.   

            The First Friday schedule is subject to change without notice.

            For more information on June 7 First Friday Art Walk, contact Nicole Howard (Chair of Gorgeous Washington St. Association) at Lost Dog Cafe, 771-6063, or visit GWSA’s website at: www.gorgeouswashington.com.