July 3, 2009 Event, Binghamton, NY

Over 35 Venues Highlight Binghamton’s Next First Friday Art Walk
- JULY 3

On the eve of Independence Day, celebrate the visual, literary and
performing arts ... from watercolors to photography to sculpture plus a book reading, music and more at the July 3 First Friday Art Walk in downtown Binghamton, NY. This First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA), and sponsored by M&T Bank, will feature 37 locations in Binghamton, downtown, southside, and westside, open from 6-9.

Among the highlights include the first anniversary of Pacheco’s Front
Street Gallery (86 Front St., Binghamton), featuring new acrylic paintings
(surrealism) by Dr. Joe Pacheco.

The First Friday venues open July 3 are:

On State Street:
- Anam Cara Art Gallery (204 State St.): Group Show: “Summer Nights”
- Paintings (Thru 7/25/09).
- Atomic Tom’s (196 State St.): Matt McLean: Painterly, Abstract &
Representational Paintings (Thru July 2009).
- The Connelly Gallery (205 State St.): The Ruth Birch Estate: A
Retrospective of Her Watercolors - Including works from her personal collection (Thru 7/24/09; weekdays 11-5 or by appointment). - Free verbal appraisals of personal property by a certified appraiser.
- Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St.): Workshops, July 3-26
(www.cooperativegallery.com).
- The Cube (208 State, 651.9175): Open House featuring “Blue Skies” -
Works by painter Ed Marion of Ithaca, NY.
- Merlin’s (201 State St.): Wendy Doscher-Smith: "Five Degrees" -
Color and B&W Photography: Interactive Collage & Framed Works (Portion of proceeds to benefit the Binghamton Humane Society). - Music: String of Pearls, 7:30-11.
- Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery I and II (205 State St., 2nd Fl.):
In Gallery I: "Metal ... from Fusion to Form" - Welded Sculpture by J.
Lockwood (Thru 7/25/09).
- In Gallery II: Continuous Exhibition by G. Chianis, J. W. Johnston, D.
Lercher, D. Matteo, M. Ruchames, M. Schimsky, O. Salati, R. Tilley, S.
Whiting.
- Uncle Tony’s (79 State St.): Music: Highline (4-piece band), 7-11.

— On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON & S. WASHINGTON Street:
- Chrysalis (120 Gorgeous Washington St.): Handmade Fair Trade Gifts,
Clothing & Accessories.
- Despina’s Mediterranean Taste (128 Gorgeous Washington St.):
Authentic Homecooking/Special Dinners (Open July 3 to 9 p.m.).
- Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.): Photography Exhibit
by Randy Cummings. - First Friday Sale, 30% Off Everything on the Walls
(July 3, 6-9, only).
- Music: Stiles Brothers & Friends, at 6, 7, 8 & 9.
- Imagicka (Gorgeous Washington at Hawley St.): Belly Dance with
Helena & Egyptian Twist at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30. - Tarot Reader Jenne; $10 for 10 minutes.
- Celtic Dreams: Flute & Piano Duo at 6, 7, 8.
- m. y. boutique (134 Gorgeous Washington St.): Chris Bahr: “In the
Pink - Perfect for Any Girl’s Bedroom” (July 3 First Friday only, 6-9). -
Ice cream truck outside & wine/cheese/crackers served inside!
- River Muse Cafe at Southbridge (7 S. Washington St., corner/Conklin
Ave.): Paul Goldschmidt & Melissa Mischke: Abstract Photos (Thru July 2009).
- Music: VooDoo Highway, Classic Rock & Blues, 7-9.

— On COURT Street:
- the giddybird (138 Court St.): Original Acrylic Paintings, one-of- a-kind notecards, hand-woven scarves, handmade all natural soaps, “giddybird” totes & shirts (Open First Friday 9-9; M-Sat., 10-4).
- JungleScience (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Larry Wood: “Woman /
Object!” - 35 Carved Steel Studies of a Line in the Nude (July 3, 6-9, & by appointment thru July 2009).
- On Point Productions & Gallery (67 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Angela Cook:
“Abstracts” - Acrylics (Thru July 2009).
- Parlor City Trolley Tours from Phelps Mansion (191 Court St.):
Guided, Historic Tours at 6 with Joan Sprague, and at 7 & 8 with Carol Hawley from Preservation Association (PAST).
- Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): Bill Gorman: “Images - The
Phelps Mansion” - Photography (Thru July 2009). - Tours of the Museum,
5:30-8.
- River Read Books (5 Court St.): “Songs of Summer” : The Art of
Diane Lercher (Thru July 2009).

— On CHENANGO Street:
- First Presbyterian Church (42 Chenango St.): First Friday Christian
Concert Series featuring "Upheld," at 7, free admission.
- Little Venice Restaurant (111 Chenango St.): Over 150 signed
paintings with originals by Armondo Dellasanta (Ongoing Exhibit). - Prosecco Happy Hour with free samples of our new Prosecco Summer Cocktails, 4-6.
- Kitchen open until 11 p.m. every Friday.
- Mad Moose Saloon (53 Chenango St., entrance on Henry St.):
Artist/Exhibit & Music, tba. - Culinary Artist/Chef Dunster creating summer delights!

— On FRONT Street:
- Pacheco’s Front Street Gallery (86 Front St.): 1st Anniversary
Celebration: “The Art of Dr. Joe Pacheco Through the Years - New Acrylic
Paintings, Surrealism (Open 7/3/09, 6-9, and by appointment).
- Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.): “Timothy Sheesley,
Master Printer/Artist/Collaborator” - Lithographs.
- Wealth by Design (22 Front St.) -- Reading/Book Signing/Reception, 7
p.m.: Edith Cutting & her new book, “Joanna of Jerusalem.”

— On LEWIS Street:
- The Goldsmith (31 Lewis St.): Summer Savings on the Work of over 200 American Artists (Opening 7/3/09, 6-9, free event).
- Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse (31 Lewis St.,): Chris Bahr:
Large-scaled Mixed Media (Thru July 2009) [www.chrisbahr.com].
- Southern Tier Health Link (45 Lewis St.) -- Photography Exhibit by
Wendy Sisson - Collection of Binghamton Architectural Images, Florals &
Portraiture (Thru July 2009).

-- On MAIN Street:
- The Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum (129 Main St.): Kevin Dartt:
"Looking for Transcendence” - Sculpture (Opening 7/3/09, 6-9, thru 7/31/09).
- Cyber Cafe West (176 Main St.):11th Anniversary featuring
Singer/Songwriter Abby Payne, piano/vocals, at 9 (www.MySpace.com/AbbyPayneSongs).

— On PINE Street:
- Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St.): Alina Staicu: Paintings &
Prints - Mixed Media (Thru July 2009). - DJ Space One spinning at midnight.

— On PROSPECT Avenue:
- The ART Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave.): Ishuan Lin:
“Arachnid” - Installation of Video & Sculpture (Thru July 2009). - Music: Kelly Birtch, acoustic guitar, 6-9.
- hART of B. C. (61 Prospect Ave.) -- "Corey Jack" - Oversized Public
Art Piece, collaborative work by sculptor John Greene & fabricator Derek
Nelson, composed of "urban artifacts" & pig iron. - Also, exhibit of entries submitted by area students for "Color BC Rides Again."

— On WATER Street:
- Binghamton Regency Hotel (225 Water St.): Gorgeous Friday Package,
$79.95 (+ Tax); valid July 3, 2009 only. Advance reservations required;
subject to availability; includes Breakfast for 2 in Maro’s Restaurant (Next Morning).
- Core Connection Fitness at Illusions School of Dance (222 Water, 3rd
Fl.): “Peaceful Pilates” featuring Cathy Lipski - Free Pilates Class,
7-7:45.
- Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St.): Dianne Hodack: "Chaos and Order" -
New work of Acrylic & Mixed Media (Thru July 2009). - Music by The String Band, 7-10.

The First Friday schedule is subject to change without notice.

There are free BC Transit Trolley rides, which start at Phelps Mansion
Museum (191 Court St.) from 6-9. Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala is underwriting the BC Transit Trolley during this First Friday.

Upcoming First Friday dates are August 7 and September 4. For more
information on July 3 First Friday, contact Rob Wandell at Imagicka,
607.348.0090, or visit GWSA’s website at: www.gorgeouswashington.com.