September 3rd, 2010 Event, Binghamton, NY.

Kick Off Holiday Weekend at Binghamton’s Next First Friday Art Walk - SEPTEMBER 3
   
    Kick off Labor Day Weekend with arty fun and even a family-friendly tropical twist with exotic birds on First Friday in Binghamton, NY.

    Start your evening in the "tropics" with “Tropical Binghamton Photos”
at Parrot Safari Toy Factory (7 S. Washington St., corner of Conklin Ave.). 
A family-friendly photo session will be held from 6-8 PM, with live, exotic parrots in a tropical setting; cost, $10.00 for a tropical family photo with parrots.  Parrot Safari, a  new First Friday venue, recently opened on Binghamton's south side, hosting their grand opening during the Aug. 6 First Friday.

    Catch a mini street festival on Gorgeous Washington Street at Hawley St., in front of Garland Gallery, Nouveau Hair Salon and Imagicka (descriptions below), featuring art and jewelry, live music, bellydance and exotic
birds.   

    For music enthusiasts, there are many choices as well, including at Cyber Cafe West (176 Main St.), featuring Garrin Benfield, singer/songwriter/guitarist, from San Francisco with a Freestyle Acoustic Rock show starting at
9 PM. 

    This First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA), and sponsored by M&T Bank, will feature 33 locations with over 20 art venues, downtown, south side and west side, open from 6-9 PM.
   
    -- On STATE Street:
    **Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts (186 State St.): 1st & 2nd Fl. Galleries: 
Ronald Gonzalez:  Black Figures - Sculpture (Thru Sep. 2010).  
    **Atomic Tom's (196 State St.):  Artist/Exhibit, tba.  
    **Broome County Arts Council (81 State St., 5th Fl.):   Inner Gallery: 
Don Sharpe, Assemblage Artist:  “Parlor City Steam: Salvaging the Past, Sustaining the Present, Sailing the Future” - Assemblage.  Outer Exhibition Space:  Magic Paintbrush Project:  “Community in the Making:  A Living Color Celebration of Our Community’s Creative Ability with Paint & Canvas” - Paint on Canvas.
    **The Connelly Gallery (205 State St.):  "From Russia with Love" :
Collection of Enameled Russian Boxes (Thru Sep. 2010).   Also, Free Appraisals by Certified Appraiser Robert Connelly, 6 to 9 PM.   
    **Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St.):   “Impressions of China” :
Photographs by Geof Gould and “CLOUDS” :  Photographs by Bill Gorman (Thru Sep. 26, 2010). 
    **Merlin's (201 State St.):  Scott Fisher:  Graphite Drawings and music by Freak Flag, 7:30-11 PM.
    **Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery (205 State St., 2nd Fl.):  Gallery I: 
"The Italian Image" : Paintings, Photography, Quilting by artists Esterita Austin, Greg A. Chianis, Perri Hart, Danette Matteo, Bill Pesce, John J.
Rehak, Orazio Salati, Marc Schimsky.  In Gallery II:  Armondo Dellasanta, Stephen Heilakka, Raku Pottery by F. P. Lynn, Beaded Jewelry by J. Schimsky (Thru Sep. 2010).    
    **221 State Street Gallery (221 State St.):  Alana Davis & Francisco
Matesanz: Photography / Mixed Media.      
    **Uncle Tony's (79 State St.):  Live Music by Highline, 7-11 PM.
    
    — On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON & S. WASHINGTON Street: 
    **Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.): Eco-Jewelry by Kathy Dellavalle and Rich Henry:  Watercolors & Oil Paintings.  Also, 30% off everything on the walls on First Friday, 6-9 PM.  Music by Lynn Lamphere, Rock Star at 6, 7 & 8 PM.
    **Imagicka (Gorgeous Washington St. at Hawley St.):  Belly Dance with Helena, Exotic Birds, and Tarot!  Tarot Readings, $10 for 10 minutes, 6-9 PM.
    **Nouveau Hair Salon (114 Gorgeous Washington St.):  “Rejuvenated Gems” by Tiffany Tabeek: Handcrafted Jewelry Show & Sale - Mix of vintage & new, all one of a kind designs.  Music by iDavis & Nick York at 6:30 & 8:30.
    **Orion Beauty & Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.): Artist/Exhibit, tba.   
    **Parrot Safari Toy Factory (7 S. Washington St., corner Conklin Ave.):
 See information on page 1.
    **Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St.):  Jeanne VanBuren  (Thru Oct. 2010).

    — On COURT Street: 
    **E. L. Downey Artist Studio & Gothic Art Parlor (33 Court St., 2nd
Fl.): New Works, fine sculpted leather masks, drawings & sculpture by E. L. Downey, inspired by the Anubis, ancient Egyptian jackal-headed God/guide to the afterlife.  www.ELDowney.com  MASKS: www.MasqueradeArtisan.com]
    **JungleScience (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.):  Amy Swartele:  "Heavy Water" - Recent Paintings.  Live music by Robert Fundis.
    **Parlor City Trolley Tours from Phelps Mansion (191 Court St.): 
Guided, Historic Tours at 6 & 7 by PAST.
    **PAST/Preservation Association of So. Tier (89 Court St., corner Chenango St.):  “The Castle on the Hill” - Exhibit of rare interior photographs by Roger Luther of Binghamton’s Castle, designed by Isaac Perry in 1858 as the New York State Inebriate Asylum. 
    **Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.):  Alla Boldina: 
“Transformations” - Abstract Paintings.    
    **River Read Books (5 Court St.):  Andrew Jagniecki:  Recent Works - Wood Carving, Paintings, Various Artforms.  Music by Amy & Allen, Celtic, Americana & other folk music styles, at 7 PM.

    — On CARROLL Street: 
    **Know Theatre at Binghamton City Stage (74 Carroll St.):  Lobby: Works by local artists.  On Stage:  KNOW Theatre Voices, hosted by Joe Brofcak - Local theatre professionals & aspiring artists sharing their craft on stage, recreating their favorite works. [More info: www.knowtheatre .org.]

    — On CHENANGO Street: 
    **Little Venice Restaurant  (111 Chenango St.):  Binghamton’s Original Art Gallery: Over 150 signed paintings on display.  - Cool off with Little Venice’s Gelato!  - Open every Friday to 11 PM.

    -- On FRONT Street: 
    **Pacheco's Gallery (86 Front St.): “Dr. Jose Pacheco”: Acrylic
Paintings.     **Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.):  Free
planetarium show at 8 PM.  - Also, cards & paintings by Armondo Dellasanta in Roberson Gift Shop. 
   
    -- On LEWIS Street:  
    **The Goldsmith (31 Lewis St., corner Chenango St.):  Beautiful
Collection of Fashion & Designer Watches by Visage!  
    **Touche` (31 Lewis St., corner Chenango St.):  Jewelry by Trollbeads! 
- Create a bracelet from hundreds of handmade glass & Sterling silver beads.

    -- On MAIN Street: 
    **The Bundy Museum's Open Art Gallery (129 Main St., 3rd Fl.):  Julie
Davenport:  “Outdoor Photography”  (Opening Reception Sep. 3, 6-9 PM thru 9/27/2010. Admission to Open Art Gallery always free).
    **Cyber Cafe West (176 Main St.): Garrin Benfield from San Francisco, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, at 9 PM: Freestyle Acoustic Rock, described as a blend of moody, guitar-driven rock and poly rhythmic groove of mesmerizing soundscapes of rock, blues & jazz. More Info: www.CyberCafeWest.com.  
   
    -- On PINE Street: 
    **Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St.): Jeanne VanBuren (Thru September 2010). 

    -- On PROSPECT Avenue:
    **The ART Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.): Gallery:
Featured Artist Amy Greenan.  Theater: Independent Films [www.artmission.org]. 
    **H’ART of B. C. (61 Prospect Ave.) at Oakdale Mall:  Dinosculptures Migrated to Center Court (To Sep. 15, 2010)!  Dinosculptures, based on beloved Johnny Hart cartoon characters, designed by local artists & sponsored by local businesses to benefit local charities, moving to City Hall Gallery in October.  [More Info:  www.hartofbc.com.
   
    -- On WATER Street: 
    **Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St., corner Henry St.):  Mark Williamson (Thru Sep. 2010).  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 Co. Executive Barbara Fiala is underwriting the BC Transit Trolley during this First Friday. 

    For more information on September 3 First Friday, contact Rob Wandell at Imagicka, 348.0090, or visit GWSA’s website at: