May’s First Friday is almost here! Join us downtown on May 2nd for a night full of art, music, and community fun. Here’s what’s happening:
❤️ First Friday Meet-Up @ Jones House | Starts at 5pm
Meet the WAC staff at the Jones House Cultural Center to check out their new gallery exhibit, then explore downtown’s First Friday happenings with us! RSVP via the link in our bio so we know to expect you (not required, but appreciated!)
🩷 Live Music @ Ellison | 4-7pm
Stop by Ellison for live music from Daniel Sherrill & Friends.
🧡 Festivities @ Horton Hotel | 4-11pm
Enjoy 50% off beer and wine, plus a signature First Friday cocktail and local art in the lobby of The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge
💛 First Friday Fun @ Turchin Center | 5-8pm
Visit the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts for a special ARTtalk in the Lecture Hall with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation at 5pm. Then, celebrate the establishment's 22nd birthday with a new exhibit, refreshments, and the chance to connect with some artists and friends!
💚 Artist Vendors & Youth Makers | 5-8pm
Shop art from local creatives along King Street and the Fizz Ed parking lot. And don't forget – Youth Makers will be set up on the Jones House lawn!
💙 Interpretive Panels Unveiling @ Boone Cemetery | Starts at 5pm
Celebrate Boone’s history with the unveiling of new interpretive panels at Boone Cemetery (678 Howard St). Questions? Contact
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🩵 Shear Shakti Festivities | 6-8pm
Enjoy a wine tasting with Tryon Distributors and an art showcase by Grant Catoe at Shear Shakti
💜 Live Music @ Lost Province | 6-9pm
Experience music by Patty M with an acoustic mix of originals and unique covers at Lost Province Brewing Co
❤️ Movie Screenings @ App Theatre | Starts at 6:30pm
Appalachian Theatre will host a free screening of 'Inside Out 2' at 6:30pm, followed by cult classic 'Birdemic' at 8pm.
🩷 Live Music @ SouthEnd Brewing | 7-10pm
Folk & Dagger bring the tunes from 7-10pm at SouthEnd Brewing Co. Come hang!
🧡 New Exhibit at the Jones House | 5-7pm
Artists from the ArtMix group will be displaying their work at the Jones House thru the month of May! Stop by on First Friday for an opening reception!
💛 First Friday Art Market at Wildwood Community Market | 3-8pm
Enjoy work from 15+ art vendors and live music!
💚 New Exhibit at Nth Degree Gallery | 7pm
View the new photography show by Joe Davis!
🧡 Weekend Highlights After First Friday
- Star Wars Weekend @ App Theatre (6 episodes, Sat-Sun) - visit their website to purchase tickets!
- Vintage Pop-Up @ Ellison, featuring goods from Styled by Epoch
See you downtown on May 2nd!
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