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MAY 4, 2012 Event, Binghamton, NY

Two New Venues on Artists’ Row, Mother-Daughter Art Show & World Premiere of Classical Music Composition Among Highlights of Next First Friday Art Walk - MAY 4
   
    Diverse creative expression from glass tile mosaic artistry and Haitian artwork to a mother-and-daughter art show and the world premiere of a classical composition for piano and cello highlight Binghamton, NY’s next First Friday Art Walk on May 4.

    On First Friday, start your artwalking at two new venues:  Susan Jablon Mosaics (199 State St.) with Grand Opening of Jablon’s Glass Tile Mosaics showroom with a showcase of mosaic tile work, now available locally. Secondly, at Atomic Tom’s Gallery (194 State St.) with an exhibit and benefit sale:  "Caribbean Beauty:  The Colors of Haiti" - Paintings by various Haitian artists with all proceeds benefitting MHJ Missions and the humanitarian work they do in Haiti.  Both of these venues are located on Artists Row on State Street, between Henry and Lewis Streets in downtown Binghamton.

    While downtown, visit Orion Beauty and Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.) for two different art exhibits:  "Artwork through the Generations - Celebrating the Bond between a Mother and Daughter,” featuring JoAnna Elizabeth Bock (Naylor) and Dani (Danielle Naylor), through the artist talent they share.  Also at Orion, there’s “Stumps and Stones - A Collection of Nature Photos” from the rolling hills of Vestal by photographer Douglas Bogart.

    Next continue your art-walking to the city’s west side and catch the world premiere of a classical music composition by Santino DeAngelo: “Salmacis:  A Tale of Unrequited Love for Piano and Cello in 5 Parts” at Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.).  The performance begins at 8 pm; tickets $12 per person.

    Additionally, check out Quarter Yellow Studios (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.) featuring the introduction of Samantha Prag's Divided Design, a series of hand drawn and fine canvas pieces on exhibit and for sale on First Friday. This show includes silk screened and hand drawn T-shirts, shoes, bags, and more.

    This First Friday Art Walk, sponsored by M&T Bank and presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA), will feature 30 locations in Binghamton, downtown, west side, and south side, and open May 4 from 6-9 PM, unless noted otherwise.

    Also, free trolley rides and historic tours (on the trolley) resume May 4.
   
    — On STATE Street:
    **Atomic Tom’s Gallery (194 State St, Artists Row):  See listing above. (More Info/Contact, Tom Haines/EM:  shrinker5@stny.rr.com.)   
    **Community Options, Inc. (182-184 State St, Artists Row): Art by Art - Landscape Paintings, and Patrick Brown - Photography.  Website:  www.comop.org.
    **Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St., Artists Row):  Barbara Bernstein, who works in Glass and Karen Kuff-Demicco who works in Clay, May 4-27, 2012.  (Gallery:  First Friday, 3-9 PM, Fri., 3-6, Sat., 12-4. Third Thursday on May 17, 7 PM.)  Info:  www.cooperativegallery.com.
    **Merlin’s (201 State St., Artists Row): Doug Doane: "From My Eye to Yours" : Black-and-White Photography (Thru May 2012).  Music by String of Pearls, 7:30-11 PM.  Info:  www.201merlins.com.    **Susan Jablon Mosaics (199 State St., Artists Row):  See listing above.  Info:  www.SusanJablon.com.
    **Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery (205 State St., 2nd Fl., Artists Row):  In Gallery I:  Greg Chianis: "36 Reflections From Behind The Lens" (Thru May 2012).  In Gallery II: Works by A. Dellasanta, S. Heilakka, D. Matteo, O. Salati, M. Schimsky; plus Raku Pottery by Fern P. Lynn, Mud & Fire Potters, and Beaded Jewelry by J. Schimsky/JDS Designs.  Website:  www.oraziosalati.com.

— On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON & S. WASHINGTON Street:
    **Cafe Oasis Hookah Bar (142 Gorgeous Washington St.):  Featuring:  Hookah Information Session - Learn more about what a hookah is, where it comes from and more.
    **Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.): Free baby plants to the first 93 people.  First Friday Sale, 30% Off Everything on the Walls.  Music by Pat Raube, singer/songwriter, from 6-9 PM.  Website:  www.garlandgallery.com.
    **Imagicka (Gorgeous Washington St. at Hawley St.): Bellydance; Tarot by Jenne ($10 for 10 minutes); 10-minute Chair Massage by Blue Orchid Spa and Ruth Kirchner (NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, $5 for 10 minutes); Reiki by Karen Shaller; and Nukporfe African Dance-Drumming Ensemble: African music performed by an ensemble of drummers & dancers from Binghamton University, James Burns Director.  Website:  www.imagicka.com.   
    **Orion Beauty and Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.):  See listing on page 1.  Info: www.OrionBeautyandBalance.com.
    **Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St., south side):  David M. Geer from Unadilla, NY :  "Sunshine" - Oil Paintings  (Thru June 2012).  Now serving beer and wines, open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 AM to 9 PM.  Info:  www.wholeinthewall.com.
   
    — On COURT Street:
    **JungleScience (33 Court St.,  2nd Fl.):  Rhonda Branca: “PASSION” - Photography.  Info:  www.junglescince.com.
    **Parlor City Trolley from Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): Historic Tours at 6, 7, and 8 PM with Carol Hawley from PAST.  Trolley circulates along a route until 9 PM; riders can get on or off at any time, free.    
    **PAST/Preservation Association of Southern Tier (89 Court St., corner Chenango St., Perry Bldg.):  Featured Exhibit, tba.  Info:  www.pastny.org.
    **Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): Exhibit: Victorian Crafts & Needlework - Showcase of selected Victorian crafts & needlework, both finished pieces & works in progress.  Entertainment:  The Singing Angels (under the direction of Mary Lou Muratori) and performances by danceres from Windwood Hill Dance Academy (directed by Bobbie Jo Kelsey).  First Friday, 5:30-8:30 PM.  Website:  www.phelpsmansion.org.
    **Quarter Yellow Studios (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): See listing on page 1. Info: http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~kperry1/index.html.
    **River Read Books (5 Court St.):  Aubrey Clark: "Free Range Fowl and Such ..." - Oils and Prints (Thru May 2012).  Music by Celtic Fiddlers: Ayelet Kershenbaum & Sarah Collins, 7-9 PM.  Info:  www.riverreadbooks.com.   
    **Uptown Style & Spa (26 Court St., corner Hawley St.): Victor Lay:  "The New Work: Art by Victor Lay"- Color Pencil Realism & Oil Pastels (Thru May 2012).  Website:  www.uptownstyleandspa.com.
   
    — On CARROLL Street:
    **KNOW Theatre at Binghamton City Stage  (74 Carroll St.):  The Loft Presents: Casey Addason & Friends:  A Showcase of Local Talent from 7-11 PM; $6 admission. (More Info: www.Facebook.com/TheLoftPresents.)  Website:  www.knowtheatre.org.

    — On CHENANGO Street:
    **Little Venice Restaurant (111 Chenango St.):  Binghamton’s original Art Gallery:  Over 150 signed paintings on display.  Open every Friday until 11 PM.  Website:  www.LittleVeniceRestaurant.com.

    — On COLLIER Street:
    **Grand Royale Hotel (79 Collier St., across from Courthouse):  Chambers Room, 4th Fl.:  Angela Cook:  Charcoal Drawings & Abstract Acrylic Paintings - Simple Drawings/New Directions/Paintings & Small 3x3 ~Little's.  Website:  www.grandroyalehotel.com.

    — On FRONT Street:
    **Pacheco Gallery (86 Front St.): Dr.Jose M. Pacheco: Acrylic Paintings (Open May 4, 6-9 PM).
    **Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.):  See listing on page 1.  Also, on display, Roberson's Newest Exhibition: “Armondo Dellasanta Remembered,” in Wurts and Sawtelle Galleries, 2nd Fl.  Free general admission, 5-9 PM.  Website:  www.roberson.org.

    — On HAWLEY Street:
    **20 Hawley Street Luxury Student Housng (20 Hawley St.):  Binghamton University Students: An Awesome Evening of live music, fabulous art work and tasty treats to tantalize every sense!  Various musicians, artists & great food from 7-10 PM.  Website:  www.20hawleystreet.com.

    — On LEWIS Street:
    **The Goldsmith (31 Lewis St., corner Chenango St., The Kilmer Bldg.):  Soy Como Soy:  Collection of fine Sterling Silver jewelry.  (Open First Friday to 9 PM; free event.)  Website:  www.thegoldsmith.com.    **Touche` (31 Lewis St., The Kilmer Bldg.):  Trollbeads Trunk Show, May 3-5:  Free Bracelet with the purchase of a decorative clasp.  Buy 3 beads get one FREE.  $25 OFF a fantasy necklace.  (Open First Friday to 9 PM; free event.)

    — On MAIN Street:
    **The Bundy Museum of History & Art (129 Main St., west side):  In Open Art Gallery, 3rd Fl.:  9 Binghamton University Photographers:  “Fixed!” - New B&W Photography from 9 BU Photographers (Thru May 28, 2012). (Opening  Reception May 4, 6-9 PM. Open Art Gallery admission always FREE.  Tue.-Sat., 11-5).  Website:  www.bundymuseum.org.
    **Tabernacle United Methodist Church (83 Main St., corner Arthur St., west side):  Musc by Melanie Valencia on flute and Gail Markstein on marimba, from 6:30-7:30 PM.  Tour and History of Tabernacle’s Stained Glass Windows, time tba.  (Church, located 3.5 blocks from Binghamton High School.)  Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/tabchurch.
   
    — On PINE Street:
    **Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St., corner Fayette St.):  Featured Artist:  Patrick Fitzgerald:  "The Things  I See" - Acrylic and Oil Pastel (Thru May 2012).  First Friday’s Dinner Hours, 5 PM-12 AM.
Info: www.Tranquilbarandbistro.com.

    — On PROSPECT Avenue:
    **The Art Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.):  Gallery:  Paul Juser - The Disappearance of Cotton Mayweather, Part 2. Theater:  Independent Films.  Info: http://artmission.org.

    — On WATER Street:
    **Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St., corner Henry St.):  “1994 Nevermind - Lost Dog Cafe’s Beginning and Beyond” - Photos, Memorabilia & Coffee Bar, featuring artifacts from the restaurant’s beginning in 1994 including their first bar, first postcard, menu, photos plus other assorted memorabilia.   Music by Salsa Libre in the cafe from 7-9 PM and N. Evie Mariano & Los Hombres ... Poetry, Music, Humor & Mas from 9-11 PM in the Violet Room (free, open to the public).  Info: www.lostdogcafe.net.

    The First Friday schedule is subject to change without notice.

    The trolley during the May 4 First Friday Art Walk is underwritten by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association.

    For more information on May 4 First Friday, contact Nicole Howard (Interim Chair of Gorgeous Washington Street Association) at Lost Dog Cafe, 771-6063, or visit GWSA’s website at: www.gorgeouswashington.com.