March 5, 2010 Event, Binghamton, NY

Openings of Unique Art Show at Cooperative Gallery & Roberson Museum’s Archaeology Exhibit and Re-Opening of Lost Dog Cafe Highlight Next First Friday Art Walk - MARCH 5.

The international movement of Artist Trading Cards is coming to Binghamton, NY, via Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St. on Artists Row) with a unique exhibit of tiny works of art (2”x3” size), made only to be traded, not sold. This show, “Artists Trading Cards,” and new exhibit at Roberson Museum (30 Front St.), “Our Invisible Past: The Archaeology of Everyday Life,” will both open on First Friday, March 5.
Other First Friday Art Walk highlights include:
- Re-opening of Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St.), after being closed for recovery from January 14 sprinkler main break fl ooding the res tau rant, featuring traditional Irish music by The Grady Girls and exhibit of fine
art masks by E. L. Downey.
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new office location for Broome County Arts Council to 81 State St. in Stephens Square building (formerly located at 31 Front St.).
Besides Lost Dog Cafe, Southern Tier Health Link (45 Lewis St.) will feature an Irish theme with Irish Step Dancing by Carle School of Dance and photography exhibit by Second Life with virtual Irish landscapes.
Specifically at the above-listed First Friday venues:
- Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St.): MaryRose Griffin & Others: “Artist Trading Cards” - Mixed Media - Hundreds of tiny works of art, each 2” X 3” size, made only to be traded, never sold. - ATC Exhibit
includes submissions (drawing, painting to collage or prints) from other Cooperative Gallery members as well as from wider arts community. (Opens Mar. 5 thru Mar. 28, when artists can trade cards.) - More Info: www.cooperativegallery.com.
- Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front): “Our Invisible Past: The Ar chaeology of Everyday Life” - Based on the findings of Binghamton University’s Public Archaeology Facility, this exhibition explores the
artifacts found in a recent archaeological dig site in down town Binghamton. - Tools & pottery fragments dating from 2,000 years ago & unearthed 19th century house hold items tell stories about the lives of the Native Peoples & the fam lies whose homes graced this site, and increase our understanding of the region's cultural history (Opening Mar. 5 thru Nov. 2010).
- Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St., corner of Henry): The Grady Girls Irish Music & Mask Maker E. L. Downey! - The Grady Girls, (quartet of two sisters & two cousins on fiddles, fl ute & bodhran), gracefully
combine pulsing melodies of slides & polkas (from south west Ireland), with more widely known dance tunessuch asjigs & reels, 7-9 [ http://www.myspace.com/thegradygirls]. - Exhibit: Surreal Imaginings of a Mask Maker: Unique Collection of Wearable Art Masks & Prints by E. L. Downey. - More Info on E. L. Downey:
www.ELDowney.com; www.MasqueradeArtisan.com.
- Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) (81 State, 5th Fl., Stephens Sq. building): GRAND OPENING New Office Location in the heart of Downtown Binghamton with 6 PM Ribbon-Cutting Cerem ny, followed by artful celebration of music, food & fun until 9. (BCAC formerly located at 31 Front St.)
- Southern Tier Health Link (45 Lewis St.): Carle School of Dance - Irish Step Dancing & Photography Exhibit by Second Life featuring virtual Irish landscapes (Mar. 5 First Friday only, 6-9).
The March 5 First Friday, presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA), and sponsored by M&T Bank, will feature 40 locations in Binghamton, downtown, westside and southside, open
from 6-9 PM. Besides the First Friday venues listed above, the other locations are:
-- On STATE Street:
- Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts (186 State St.): 1st Fl. Gallery: New Show - Paintings by Charles Hartley (Mar. 5-27, 2010). - 2nd Fl. Gallery: Erin McMahon: Recent Etch ings of Binghamton Land marks (Thru Mar. 27, 2010).
- The Connelly Gal lery (205 State St.): Collection of Estate Art & Decorative Arts - Mixed Media (Mar. 5 Opening, 6-9, thru Mar. 26; week days 11-5 or by appointment).
- the giddybird (204 State St., new gallery location in former Anam Cara Art Gallery space): Sharon Webb: New Place, New Work - Acrylic Paintings (Open First Friday to 9 thru Mar. 2010).
- Identity Youth Center (206 State St.): Art in Progress from 6-8, where community members are invited to join us in creating art.
- Merlin’s (201 State St.): Artist NIXX: Oil Paintings (Thru Mar. 2010). - Music by Freak Flag, 7:30-11.
- Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery I & II (205 State St., 2nd Fl.): In Gallery I: Philadelphia Artist Stephen Heilakka: "Artist on a Journey" - New Paintings (Thru Mar. 2010). - Gallery II: G. Chianis, J. W. Johnston, D.
Lercher, D. Matteo, M. Ruchames, R. Tilley, O. Salati, M. Schimsky, S. Whiting. - Also show ing works by: Armondo DellaSanta; Raku Pottery - Fern Pritikin Lynn; Bead ed Jewelry - Janis Schimsky.
- Uncle Tony’s (79 State St.): Music, tba.
— On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON & S. WASHINGTON Street:
- BU’s Late Night Binghamton at University Downtown Center/UDC (67 Washington St.): Binghamton Uni ersi ty Student Photography Show, 7-9.
- Cafe Oasis Hookah Bar (142 Gor geous Wash ing ton St.): Donia: “Hiptwist Bellydancers” - Dancing/ Cultural Ex plo ra tion at 8:30.
- Garland Gal lery (116 Gor geous Washing ton St.): First Friday Sale, 30% Off Everything on the Walls.
- Music by Paddy McRaube, Singer/ Songwriter, 6-9.
- Imagicka (Gorgeous Washington St. at Hawley St.): Featuring Kadampa Meditation Center New York (KMCNY) with Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Lhadron, sharing in formation about the center, an international spiritual community dedicated to bringing about world peace (www. kadampanewyork.org). - Also, Tarot by Jenne, $10 for
10 minutes, 6-9 (Mar. 5 First Friday only).
- Orion Beauty & Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.): Artist/Exhibit, tba.
- Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St.): Carol Jean Young: Paintings (Thru Mar. 2010).
— On COURT Street:
- Kry Bastian Art & Art Therapy Studio (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Open Artist Studio (Drawing, Painting,
Sculpture, Jewelry). - Art Therapy available by appointment; (more info: www.krybastian.com).
- E. L. Downey Artist Studio (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Fine Sculpted Leather Masks by E. L. Downey & Venetian-style Masks (Mar. 5 First Friday, 6-9 & by appointment). - More Info: www.MasqueradeArtisan.com;
www.ELDowney.com.
- JungleScience (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Chip Willis: “Interesting Photos” - Fashion, Portrait & Erotic Photography.
- Parlor City Presents at Downtown Thrift (29 Court St.): Featuring Electronica Music | Deep Tech House, 6-10.
- Parlor City Trolley Tour from Phelps Mansion (191 Court St.): Historic Tour at 6:00 PM with Carol Hawley (from Preservation Association).
- Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): "Art from Phelps Mansion Mu se um Collec tion" - Variety of works from land scapes to portraits (First Friday Reception, 5:30-8:30, thru Mar. 2010).
- River Read Books (5 Court St.): Jewelry Artists Jean Smith & MaryAnne McCormick & Michigan Artist
Andrew Jagniecki: Paintings & Prints (Mar. 5 Opening with Meet-the-Artists Re cep tion, 6-9, thru Mar. 2010). - Music by Amy Shapiro & Allen Lutins.
— On CARROLL Street:
- Know Theatre Productions (74 Carroll St.): In Lobby: Photographs by Local Photographers.
In Theatre, 6-7: “Cold Readings” - Pro fessional or Non-Professional ... Stand on stage & do a cold reading in front of an audience (Hosted by Joe Brofcak). - Open Mic, 7-9: Sing ers from Matt Edwards Vocal Studio, also open to other vocalists. (More Info: www.knowtheatre.org.)
— On CHENANGO Street:
- First Presbyterian Church (42 Chenango St.): Hands of Hope FM presents First Friday Christian Concert Series: A Night of Free Christian Music with Walter Kondratowski. - Doors open at 6; show at 7.
- Little Venice Restaurant (111 Chenango St.): Binghamton’s Original Art Gallery: Over 150 signed paint ings on display. - Open every Friday to 11 PM.
- Mad Moose Saloon (53 Chenango St., entrance on Henry St.): Featuring Free Obnoxious Balloon Hats including zany Mad Moose creations, 7-10. - Meet Russ, The BIG Guy, from the amazing Improv Dads.
-- On HAWLEY Street:
- City Hall Gallery (38 Hawley St., 2nd Fl.): Earth Stewards Coalition: Artists Respond to Drilling the Marcellus Shale: Group Show featuring artists from across New York State, organized by the Gaia Grrrls (Thru
Mar. 5, 2010; open First Friday, 6-9).
-- On LEWIS Street:
- The Gal lery at Lackawanna Station (45 Lewis St.): Fine Art Jewelry by Lauren McCarthy of Bead- Zooks. - Also Showing, Works by Kathy Smith, local artist, with paint ings in oil, watercolor & charcoal; Robert
Jenkinson of Lake Marge Pottery; Steve Palmer, David Skyrca, Kirk & Lesli VanZandbergen plus Gagrag TShirts.
(Gallery Hours: M-F 10-4; Sat., 10-2.)
- The Gold smith (31 Lewis St.): “Watchcraft” - Limited Edition Handcrafted Watches - Exciting collection along with the work of over 200 other American artists! - First Friday Opening Reception, 6-9; free event.
- Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse (31 Lewis St.): An Exhibition of New Works by Artist Maggie Martin: "House Paintings" 2010 - Acrylics (Mar. 5 Opening with Meet-the-Artist Reception, 6-9, thru Mar. 2010). - Music by CitiCats.
- Touche` (31 Lewis St.): “Kotobuki Ceramics!" Handcrafted tea pots and much more! (First Friday reception, 6-9, free event).
-- On MAIN Street:
- The Bundy Museum (129 Main St.): NEAL: Dreamscapes From the Night Gal lery - Oil Paintings (Mar. 5 Opening, 6-9; thru Mar. 27, 2010; Tue.-Sat., 11-5; Art Gallery admission always FREE).
- Cyber Cafe West (176 Main St.): Live Music: David Kraai with Sean Powell: “David Kraai of the Saddletramps,”
9 PM-12 AM (More Info: www.CyberCafeWest.com).
-- On PINE Street:
- Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St.): Judith Present: "The Way of Water" - Photography (Mar. 5 Opening thru Mar. 2010). - First Friday’s Dinner Hours are 5 PM-12 AM.
-- On PROSPECT Avenue:
- The ART Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.): Gallery: Works by Joseph Abbate (Mar. 5 Opening, 6-9, thru Mar. 2010). - Theater: Independent Films (www.artmission.org).
-- On ROBINSON Street (East Side): Cortese Restaurant (117 Robinson St.): 1/2 Price Wine by the Glass & Complimentary Cheese Buffet!
-- On WATER Street: Ramada Hotel & Conference Center [Former Binghamton Regency] (225 Water St.): Gorgeous Friday Package, $79.95 (+ Tax): Valid on Friday, 3/5/2010 only. Advance reservations required;
subject to availability. - King or Queen Room (single or double occupan cy) & Breakfast for 2 in Maro’s Restaurant (Next Morning). - Packages Limited.
There are free BC Transit Trolley rides only on Friday, Mr. 5, which start at Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.) from 6-9 with one guided, his tor ic tour at 6 with Carol Hawley from Preservation Association (PAST).
Broome County Ex ec u tive Bar bara Fiala is un der writing the BC Tran sit Trolley during this First Friday.
Upcoming First Friday dates are April 2 and May 7. For more information on March 5 First Friday, contact Rob Wandell at Imagicka, 348.0090, or visit GWSA’s website at: www.gorgeouswashington.com.