Following are the Downtown venues participating in this month’s First Friday event. All events are free and scheduled from 6 – 9pm unless otherwise noted. Print out map here:
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Ambleside Gallery – 528 S. Elm Street
Group Exhibition featuring the recent works of James Celano (oil paintings), Judith Cutler (pastels), Rick Ford (graphite), Leslie Frontz (watercolors), Harold Frontz (oil paintings), Lindesay Harkness (pastels), Alexis Lavine (watercolors), Tracy Reid (watercolors, oil paintings). Light refreshments served.
Artmongerz Gallery – 610 S. Elm Street
Enjoy new and favorite works – slick canvases and sculpture by our Artmongerz artists.
Center for Visual Artists – 200 N. Elm Street (Greensboro Cultural Center)
INVISIBLE MAN showcases recent works by the 2011 All Member Juried Exhibition winner, artist Maurice Moore, in his first solo gallery exhibition. Fueled by observation and personal experiences, Moore says, “Drawing for me is discovering a way to make oneself visible. To reveal ones identities coupled with the shameful truths that inevitably follows with that reveal.”
City Arts – 200 N. Davie Street (Greensboro Cultural Center)
Flights of Fancy and Big Bold Lies! The Triad Story Exchange will present stories of pride, hope and passion from 6:00-8:00pm in the African American Atelier in the Greensboro Cultural Center. Hosted by Charlotte Hamlin, audience members will be encouraged to tell their stories as well!
Additionally, explore several organizations as they present their talents. It’ll give you a taste of what kids can learn in the summer Greensboro Cultural Center and you can find out more in the Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 1-4 pm.
Community Theater of Greensboro – 520 S. Elm Street
At Studio B – Join the Community Theatre of Greensboro for the opening of the Weaver Academy Art Show this First Friday. This exhibition presents work from students of the Weaver Academy for Performing and Visual Arts. Light refreshments will be served.
Earthworks – 500 S. Elm Street
Featuring a diverse selection of North Carolina pottery and handmade crafts, join us as Greensboro jazz saxophonist, Evan Raines performs. Light refreshments will be served.
Elements Gallery – 526 S. Elm Street
Featuring the works of Cheri Lachocki – Clay/Glass, Helen Shaw – Watercolors and Paul Smith – Clay. Light refreshments served.
Fahrenheit Kollectiv – 313 S. Greene Street
Featuring local artist, Marshall Lakes, 2D, painter, Illustrator and draftsman. A NC A&T graduate in Visual Arts, Marshall teaches a figure drawing workshop at A&T and at the Art Alliance. This First Friday’s art show will be a mixture of illustration influences: animation, comics, manga, movies and fantasy art.
Greensboro Children’s Museum – 220 N. Church Street
Are you a Poet or would you like to perform? Come out this First Friday and compete in our first ever Youth Poetry Slam hosted by the ladies of Poet.she Spoken Word Group. Youth Poets must be ages 9-16 years. Poets will compete in a 3 round competition of poetry: 3 poems , that are 3 minutes and ten seconds or less each. Contact Jenny Bowman, jbowman@gcmuseum.com or Kelly Rae, poet.she7@gmail.com for more information or to register. Music and refreshments served.
Green Hill Center for NC Art – 200 N. Davie Street (Greensboro Cultural Center)
Roy Nydorf: Four Decades, the first major survey of the work of Roy Nydorf constitutes a mid-career retrospective of this Greensboro artist whose works figure in the collections of the Hirshhorn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Honolulu Academy and the Weatherspoon Art Museum among others. This exhibition will present Nydorf’s investigations and mastery of several mediums, including drawing printmaking, painting and sculpture. This exhibition will consider Nydorf as not only an artist of multi-faceted technical virtuosity but who has consistently produced work informed by a humanist approach to the subject. Light refreshments, cash bar.
Indie Market – Corner of S. Elm Street & Martin Luther King Boulevard
Stop by where local artists and crafts people come together for an open air market of handmade and vintage items, with a little music thrown in for your shopping pleasure. Vendors and artisans open from 4pm – 9pm.
International Civil Rights Museum – 134 S. Elm Street
Celebrating “African Liberation Month”, the All Nations Evangelical Church Group will perform for a special dance and song session. Songs will be sung in both English and African languages. There will also be a fashion show with African-inspired clothing.
JMR Sculptures – 620 S. Elm Street
Join JMR Sculptures as the studio is opened to the public in this grand opening gala on this First Friday. Guitarists Ann Marie Morse and Carl Wright will entertain visitors and refreshments will be plentiful. Additionally, Zetos to offer wine tasting.
Jules Antiques and Fine Art – 530 S. Elm Street
Jules will have two special events for First Friday in May. We will be opening a new show by well known local artist, Don Morgan in the Upstairs Gallery (photo attached) and the roses in our garden have begun to bloom so we will be celebrate our beautiful garden by serving Champagne to one and all.
Just Be – 352 S. Elm Street
Featuring the work of Becky Knorpp, a local artist whose bird nest necklaces, lace earrings, and other items celebrate motherhood and Spring. Stop by to pick up that handmade item for Mother’s Day!! Refreshments will be served.
Mack and Mack – 220 S. Elm Street
Presenting a Maypole edition of the F-Art Ensemble’s improvisational music. We think that this show may poll well with the group’s lunatic base. Join us for an open house and refreshments and multi-colored bands of musical mayhem.
Mary’s Jewelry – 323 S. Elm Street
Enjoy the sounds of Mash Up Music by Skeeter D. as he mixes all genres of songs. Not only does it takes specific software but it requires a vast knowledge of music through the decades. Celebrate our new larger space located between Cheesecakes by Alex and the Green Bean with over 500 pairs of large, retro style clip-on earrings. Look for the mermaid!
Mechelle’s Boutique – 227 S. Elm Street
Introducing local artist, Tammy Havens who designs beautiful sterling jewelry. While shopping at Mechelle’s if you don’t find the perfect piece for your newly purchased outfit, Tammy can make you a custom piece in 30 minutes. Mechelle offers a 20% discount on everything during First Friday. Light refreshments served.
Old Photo Specialist – 320 S. Elm Street Suite B
Are you interested in genealogy ? If so, come by for hints on how to preserve your valuable pictures. See our display of old photos and antique frames.
The Studio and Gallery – 109 Cedar Street
Featuring artwork and home decor focusing on the influence flora and fauna have on art and design. Artists include: Ron Curlee and Kristi Anspach. Light refreshments served.
The Sweet Shop – 631 S. Elm Street
Welcoming jazz vocalist, Brenda Bey. A regular and crowd favorite, enjoy soulful jazz and some sweet treats.
Fee Charged Events
Greensboro Children’s Museum Edible Schoolyard – 220 N. Church Street
Starting at 5:00pm, join the Editable Schoolyard for a “pay what you can” family evening. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Fight for Literacy campaign.
Community Theater of Greensboro – 520 S. Elm Street
At The Broach Theatre – Trioscapes “Separate Realities” CD Release Show with The Bronzed Chorus and Drag Sound at the Broach Theatre $5 Cover. Show starts at 9pm. Check out the band at metalblade.com/trioscapes or facebook.com/trioscapes.
Ain’t Misbehavin @ Triad Stage – 232 S. Elm Street
Harlem. The Cotton Club. Honky tonk dives, rent parties and sweet, sweet swing. The songs of “Fats” Waller explode in this celebration of some of the best American music ever written. A Broadway blockbuster brimming with hot jazz and powerhouse performances, this Tony Award®-winning revue is the perfect tribute to one of the most prolific musicians of the 20th century. Filled with 30 beloved tunes like “‘T Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do”, “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Mean To Me” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”, it’s musical dynamite that will have you tappin’ your toes, snappin’ your fingers and singin’ along.Purchase tickets here
Upstage Cabaret @ Triad Stage – 232 S. Elm Street
Cyrus Art Production – MIDDLE PASSAGE: Traveler Part I-IV
Using dance, text, video, and song MIDDLE PASSAGE: Traveler Part I-IV is a cabaret performance reflecting the life force and cultural vibrancy of people of African descent in America. It delves into some of the ways that people of African descent have moved, migrated, or mobilized throughout American history. This work is inspired by the poetry of Louis Mustafa Audrey and is choreographed and directed by Duane Cyrus, artistic director of Cyrus Art Production and associate professor in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at UNCG. Purchase tickets here.