August First Friday
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First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts 📸
✨SPECIAL EVENTS✨
- First Friday August Art Crawl:
Head to the corner of First Street and Poplar Street,in front of Just Tap'd, to get your Art Crawl map from the Robins Financial Credit Union tent! This First Friday, several art galleries will be open late with new exhibits, refreshments, live music, and even a scavenger hunt at The 567 Center for Renewal.
- The Great Art Hunt at The 567 Center For Renewal:
The Great Art Hunt is a downtown Macon scavenger hunt that also serves as a fundraiser for The 567 Center. Go to their website to get a ticket to the event, and on First Friday, you can pick up your passport and map from the center from 5PM to 8PM. If you find all 30 art pieces, you and your team will be entered in a drawing for the Grand Prize: A Macon weekend prize package, including a stay at Hotel 45, a gift certificate to Downtown Grill, coffee from Taste & See, a gift certificate for art experiences at The 567 Center, and more.
ART
- The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
Join us for the opening reception of "Form & Function," an exhibit of 3D artwork by various local artists such as pottery, glass art, sculpture and more. See the new exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
- Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
The Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present an exhibit of ceramic work by Roger Jamison.
-Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 5-8 pm
Drop by to visit “The Past Is a Memory, the Future Is a Dream”, a solo exhibition by Steven L Anderson.
- Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-9 pm
Gallery West presents an exhibit of paintings and mixed media works by Doug Miles, Kevin Scene Lewis, John Mollica, Deneise Ricketson and Maura Lucchese. Enjoy incredible art, refreshments, and more.
- Sheridan Studios (586 Poplar St,) 6-9 pm
Sheridan Studios invites you to kick off the fall season with Back to School, a vibrant pop-up group exhibit celebrating the fresh start and new creative direction that August brings. Inspired by the energy of a new school year, this event will showcase new works by artists Lindsey Hicks, Hayley Price, Dorrin Gingerich, Juliana White, Ginny Lane Sheridan and more. Also featuring live music by Zach Butler & Seth Moreira!
- Rabbit Hole (811 Forsyth St) 10AM - 8PM
Explore the Rabbit Hole, where you can sip on wine and see works of art by Cedric Smith, a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges history, identity, and storytelling. You can also shop their unique inventory that has a little of everything from household items, stationery, art to essential oils, cooking finds, and more!
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Geeks and Freaks Dance Party at Reboot Retrocade & Bar, 9 pm
DJ B3 will set the cosmic rug on fire with tunes from a galaxy far, far away. This is a party for Geeks and Freaks, and entry is FREE!
- Cody Matlock at Grant's Lounge, 9PM
Cody Matlock is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia, who is a grammy-nominated artist that plays the Blues and is known for his unique sound.
- Trevor Weaver Live from Backstage at The Hummingbird, 6PM
Trevor Weaver, frontman of Blue, makes his way to the patio for First Friday on August 1st. Come enjoy Happy Hour prices and rock out to some of your favorite Pop Punk hits!
- The Stepmoms, Left Hand Hotdog, and Analog Daydream, 9:30PM- 2:00AM
New Wave, Pop Punk, and Ska will take over The Bird for First Friday featuring these unique Atlanta bands.
- Zach Butler and Seth Moreira at Sheridan Studios, 6-9PM
Catch both performing at Sheridan Studios during the First Friday Art Crawl!
RETAIL
- Sweet Eleanor's starts their summer hours and will be open until 9pm!
- The Bohemian Den will be open until 9pm!
- Rabbit Hole will be open through 8PM!
RESTAURANTS & BARS
- Longleaf Distillery is introducing "Appy Hour!" Get the snack of the month for 50% off from 4pm to 7pm. They also have introduced a brand new Light Drinks section to the menu — think easy-sipping, sunshine-ready cocktails perfect for warm days and good hangs.
-Rose Room has a happy hour menu that is always updating! Swing by between 5pm and 7pm to sip on happy hour specials
RETAIL SHOPS
Downtown retailers are:
The 567 Center for Renewal | Bear's Books | Bert Maxwell Furniture | BowFRESH Bowties | Chic Culture | Daphne's 525 | Dot's Forget Me Knots | Elizabeth's Vintage Boutique | Fig & Ivy | Fresh Produce Records | Gallery West | Golden Bough Bookstore | Green Light Gallery | Kaybee of Macon | Lawrence Mayer Florist | Macon Arts Alliance | MD Exchange | Mossy Creek Natural | Ocmulgee Outfitters | The Otis Redding Foundation | Petals | Rabbit Hole | Sheridan Studio | Sixth Ave | StARTup Studios | The Bohemian Den | Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing | The Vintage Thread | Wear. Your dollar makes change.
RESTAURANTS
Braddock's Cask & Table | Cashman's Pub | Dovetail | Downtown Grill | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Famous Mike's of Macon | Fatty's Pizza | Gangnam Grill | Just Tap'd - Macon | Kimchi Factory | Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails | Kudzu Seafood Company | Loom Comfort Kitchen + Cocktails | La Bella Morelia | Little India, Indian Cuisine | Macon Water Ice | Ocmulgee Brewpub | Oliver's Corner Bistro | Parish on Cherry | Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen | Rookery | Satterfield's Barbecue | Sweet Eleanor's | Taste and See Coffee Shop | Third and Cherry | Tokyo Alley | VIBEZ | Your Pie | Z Beans Coffee
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE VENUES
5ive 70 Dueling Piano Bar | Apt.77 | BJ's | Black Cat | Cashman's Pub | Daisy Tequila Bar | Grant's Lounge | The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom | Hightales Rooftop Bar | JBA | Just Tap'd - Macon | Late Nite | Longleaf Distillery | Macon Rocks Climbing Gym | Mercer Music at Capricorn | Niche 385 | Quill | Reboot Retrocade & Bar | Recess Bar & Lounge | Rose Room | Serenity Entertainment Complex | The Man Upstairs | VICE Bar
SPONSORS
First Friday is presented by Robins Financial Credit Union
With support from:
100.9 The Creek
Cumulus
Visit Macon
The Grand Opera House
McEachern Art Center
Mercer Music at Capricorn
Fall Line Brewing Co.
ABOUT NEWTOWN MACON
We are an independent nonprofit that focuses on economic
development and revitalizing Downtown Macon. We make it safe
and beautiful and fun and affordable. And we keep it local. Visit www.newtownmacon.com for more information.
✨SPECIAL EVENTS✨
- First Friday August Art Crawl:
Head to the corner of First Street and Poplar Street,in front of Just Tap'd, to get your Art Crawl map from the Robins Financial Credit Union tent! This First Friday, several art galleries will be open late with new exhibits, refreshments, live music, and even a scavenger hunt at The 567 Center for Renewal.
- The Great Art Hunt at The 567 Center For Renewal:
The Great Art Hunt is a downtown Macon scavenger hunt that also serves as a fundraiser for The 567 Center. Go to their website to get a ticket to the event, and on First Friday, you can pick up your passport and map from the center from 5PM to 8PM. If you find all 30 art pieces, you and your team will be entered in a drawing for the Grand Prize: A Macon weekend prize package, including a stay at Hotel 45, a gift certificate to Downtown Grill, coffee from Taste & See, a gift certificate for art experiences at The 567 Center, and more.
ART
- The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
Join us for the opening reception of "Form & Function," an exhibit of 3D artwork by various local artists such as pottery, glass art, sculpture and more. See the new exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
- Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
The Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present an exhibit of ceramic work by Roger Jamison.
-Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 5-8 pm
Drop by to visit “The Past Is a Memory, the Future Is a Dream”, a solo exhibition by Steven L Anderson.
- Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-9 pm
Gallery West presents an exhibit of paintings and mixed media works by Doug Miles, Kevin Scene Lewis, John Mollica, Deneise Ricketson and Maura Lucchese. Enjoy incredible art, refreshments, and more.
- Sheridan Studios (586 Poplar St,) 6-9 pm
Sheridan Studios invites you to kick off the fall season with Back to School, a vibrant pop-up group exhibit celebrating the fresh start and new creative direction that August brings. Inspired by the energy of a new school year, this event will showcase new works by artists Lindsey Hicks, Hayley Price, Dorrin Gingerich, Juliana White, Ginny Lane Sheridan and more. Also featuring live music by Zach Butler & Seth Moreira!
- Rabbit Hole (811 Forsyth St) 10AM - 8PM
Explore the Rabbit Hole, where you can sip on wine and see works of art by Cedric Smith, a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges history, identity, and storytelling. You can also shop their unique inventory that has a little of everything from household items, stationery, art to essential oils, cooking finds, and more!
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Geeks and Freaks Dance Party at Reboot Retrocade & Bar, 9 pm
DJ B3 will set the cosmic rug on fire with tunes from a galaxy far, far away. This is a party for Geeks and Freaks, and entry is FREE!
- Cody Matlock at Grant's Lounge, 9PM
Cody Matlock is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia, who is a grammy-nominated artist that plays the Blues and is known for his unique sound.
- Trevor Weaver Live from Backstage at The Hummingbird, 6PM
Trevor Weaver, frontman of Blue, makes his way to the patio for First Friday on August 1st. Come enjoy Happy Hour prices and rock out to some of your favorite Pop Punk hits!
- The Stepmoms, Left Hand Hotdog, and Analog Daydream, 9:30PM- 2:00AM
New Wave, Pop Punk, and Ska will take over The Bird for First Friday featuring these unique Atlanta bands.
- Zach Butler and Seth Moreira at Sheridan Studios, 6-9PM
Catch both performing at Sheridan Studios during the First Friday Art Crawl!
RETAIL
- Sweet Eleanor's starts their summer hours and will be open until 9pm!
- The Bohemian Den will be open until 9pm!
- Rabbit Hole will be open through 8PM!
RESTAURANTS & BARS
- Longleaf Distillery is introducing "Appy Hour!" Get the snack of the month for 50% off from 4pm to 7pm. They also have introduced a brand new Light Drinks section to the menu — think easy-sipping, sunshine-ready cocktails perfect for warm days and good hangs.
-Rose Room has a happy hour menu that is always updating! Swing by between 5pm and 7pm to sip on happy hour specials
RETAIL SHOPS
Downtown retailers are:
The 567 Center for Renewal | Bear's Books | Bert Maxwell Furniture | BowFRESH Bowties | Chic Culture | Daphne's 525 | Dot's Forget Me Knots | Elizabeth's Vintage Boutique | Fig & Ivy | Fresh Produce Records | Gallery West | Golden Bough Bookstore | Green Light Gallery | Kaybee of Macon | Lawrence Mayer Florist | Macon Arts Alliance | MD Exchange | Mossy Creek Natural | Ocmulgee Outfitters | The Otis Redding Foundation | Petals | Rabbit Hole | Sheridan Studio | Sixth Ave | StARTup Studios | The Bohemian Den | Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing | The Vintage Thread | Wear. Your dollar makes change.
RESTAURANTS
Braddock's Cask & Table | Cashman's Pub | Dovetail | Downtown Grill | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Famous Mike's of Macon | Fatty's Pizza | Gangnam Grill | Just Tap'd - Macon | Kimchi Factory | Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails | Kudzu Seafood Company | Loom Comfort Kitchen + Cocktails | La Bella Morelia | Little India, Indian Cuisine | Macon Water Ice | Ocmulgee Brewpub | Oliver's Corner Bistro | Parish on Cherry | Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen | Rookery | Satterfield's Barbecue | Sweet Eleanor's | Taste and See Coffee Shop | Third and Cherry | Tokyo Alley | VIBEZ | Your Pie | Z Beans Coffee
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE VENUES
5ive 70 Dueling Piano Bar | Apt.77 | BJ's | Black Cat | Cashman's Pub | Daisy Tequila Bar | Grant's Lounge | The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom | Hightales Rooftop Bar | JBA | Just Tap'd - Macon | Late Nite | Longleaf Distillery | Macon Rocks Climbing Gym | Mercer Music at Capricorn | Niche 385 | Quill | Reboot Retrocade & Bar | Recess Bar & Lounge | Rose Room | Serenity Entertainment Complex | The Man Upstairs | VICE Bar
SPONSORS
First Friday is presented by Robins Financial Credit Union
With support from:
100.9 The Creek
Cumulus
Visit Macon
The Grand Opera House
McEachern Art Center
Mercer Music at Capricorn
Fall Line Brewing Co.
ABOUT NEWTOWN MACON
We are an independent nonprofit that focuses on economic
development and revitalizing Downtown Macon. We make it safe
and beautiful and fun and affordable. And we keep it local. Visit www.newtownmacon.com for more information.
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