First Friday in Historic Downtown Milwaukie http://firstfridaymilwaukie.com Art * Food * Shopping * Music Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 First Friday May Events http://firstfridaymilwaukie.com/2012/04/first-friday-may-events/ http://firstfridaymilwaukie.com/2012/04/first-friday-may-events/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:39:21 +0000 Mandy http://firstfridaymilwaukie.com/?p=1909 update April 28th, 2012

VENDOR PODS – Across from City Hall

Tina Fisher :: Handmade, handbags, scarfs, aprons, feather earrings, wedding accessories, vintage hats.
www.wix.com/itemsbytinamarie/com

Lamya Alsakkaf :: Original abstract art: ink on paper, watercolor, and lithographs.

Jeannie Brickley :; chair massages
www.milwaukiemassage.com

Nicki Clark :: all natural home, bath and beauty products.
www.everythingnicki.etsy.com

Bob Bresky :: digital photographer, author, selling his book, framed and matted photographs.
bobthenatureguy.wordpress.com

Carol Bresky :: fusing glass functional and decorative art and fused glass jewelry
glasscolorandlight.wordpress.com

Joseph Riso :: Artist
http://risoart.com

Diana :: Cascadia Natural

Art, Vintage Jewelry, chocolate covered popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, fudge, truffles, etc.  I also have natural beauty products like lip gloss, bath salts, moisturizers, etc.  Some are made with chocolate, some with rose water.

 

GRAND OPENING

Pansophie Personality and Color

2033 SE Harrison
https://www.facebook.com/PansophiePersonalityAndColor

Peg’s Gift Box

2035 SE Harrison St.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/my-milwaukie/2012/04/new_co-op_craft_shop_opens_in.html

BOOK SALE

Ledding Library City Hall Fire Bay

DEMOS

Salon DeMara will be demoing some BBQ sauce and Marionberry , Raspberry and Marionberry Jam by Eggimann Farms and selling Chain Mail Jewelry by Karla Wagenshutz.

MUSIC
City Hall MHS Jazz Band
Cha Cha Cha Marydith Grant and Jon Haverdly
Bernard’s Garage
Ohana

FOOD

Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine will have a Happy Hour First Friday with small plates and discounted wine by the glass from 5pm to 8pm.  Free cooking demonstration by Chef Pascal at 6:30pm.

SHOP

Main Street Collectors Mall always has all art work on sale on first Friday 10% off or more!

Make One Yarn Shop will be having fresh flower arrangements and displays for Mother’s Day

ART
Under 300 Gallery
Spring Creek Coffee House
Mike Elmer Datar
Watercolorist Carol Brown is the artist on display at St. John’s for May.  She will be onsite to answer questions about her works and will have items for sale as well.
The Milwaukie Poetry Series and St. John’s Episcopal are co-hosting a reception for local poet Greg Chaimov.  Greg will be reading from  ”Everything is Water” his recently published book of poetry 6:15pm – 7:15pm.  There will be refreshments and opportunities for conversation with the author.  This event is sponsored by the Milwaukie Poetry Series.   If you have questions please contact Tom Hogan 503-819-8367.

Reception for City Councilor Greg Chaimov’s book of poetry,

Everything is Water, at upcoming First Fridays in Milwaukie event, May 4, 2012

The Milwaukie Poetry Series of the Ledding Library of Milwaukie and St. John the Evangelist are delighted to host a reception on Friday, May 4, 2012 celebrating the publication of City Councilor and local poet Greg Chaimov’s first full book of poetry, Everything is Water.

The reception will be part of May 4’s First Fridays in Milwaukie festivities, and will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the meeting room at St. John the Evangelist church, located at 2036 SE Jefferson St.

A poet for many years, Greg Chaimov’s poetry and short fiction have appeared in journals throughout the United States and Canada. A limited edition chapbook, The Old World, was published by the William Stafford Center at Lewis and Clark College. This first full-length collection of poetry, Everything is Water, was published by Press 22 in Portland, Or.

Greg is a fifth-generation Oregonian and long-time area resident, an attorney in private practice with Davis, Wright, Tremaine, LLP and adjunct professor at the Lewis Clark Law School.  Greg is currently the President of the City Council in Milwaukie and has held leadership positions in many civic organizations, including the Clackamas County Vector Control District, Clackamas County Historic Review Board, Ledding Library Board, and Island Station NDA. Greg continues to serve on the boards of the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce, Ledding Library of Milwaukie Foundation and President of the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce. He has a  J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School, and a B.A., Art History, Carleton College.  He has read poetry at numerous venues in the local Portland area.

Please come and meet the poet and celebrate the publication of his book.  There will be a short reading from his book during the reception. Refreshments will be served. For information and to RSVP please contact Tom Hogan, the Milwaukie Poetry Series Coordinator, at (503) 819-8367 or email him at tomhogan2@comcast.net.

We hope you will join us to celebrate this exciting event!

 

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The First Friday committee is looking for $50 sponsors for posters and walking maps. Want your logo prominently displayed on the new signage? Only 20 spaces left. (Includes logo on FF poster as well as a logo on the walking map, and business listing on there.) For these spaces please email Mandy@MandyZelinka.com

Make sure your business gets put on the map – it is $20 to get listed. Email your information to Mandy@MandyZelinka.com


Thank-you to our sponsors (so far) Milwaukie Rules!, Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine, Bike Milwaukie, Andrew Teitelman, Craig Mitcheldyer Photography, and Spring Creek Coffee House.

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First Fridays in Milwaukie are set to start again and run May through October. A shiny new logo and website have spurred excitement as well as some additions to the same much loved format. A walking map is being created in print as well as online, with 3 vendor pods spread throughout the downtown area to facilitate a more walking friendly atmosphere. Local businesses plan to stay open late and participate by either hanging art, having music, or offering a special First Friday Happy Hour.

Things you can look forward to:

First Friday Happy Hours
Businesses hosting Art
Artisan Boutique
Author’s Corner
Community Showcase
Downtown Business Showcase
Events
Live Music
Movie Screening
Poetry
Treasure Hunt
Want to volunteer?

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High School Art Show: More than 40 Milwaukie High School artists are showing off their talent starting Feb. 10 at Under 300 Gallery, 2031 SE Harrison St.

The art show, “Ceramics, Etc.,” will feature more than 40 students’ work, some of which will be on sale. Many of the pieces are ceramics — hand-built, wheel-thrown and sculptural — alongside paintings, drawings, scratchboard and photography.

You can also congratulate Milwaukie High sophomore Josie Christensen on winning a regional art award for her ceramics, which will be highlighted. The Portland Scholastic Arts Gold Key award recognizes young talent and provides scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

If you go:
When: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 10, 17 and 24 and noon–3 p.m. Feb. 11-12
Where: Under 300 Gallery, 2031 SE Harrison St.
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: artMob, Under 300 Gallery, Milwaukie High School
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Kevin Bixby, representing Milwaukie Presbyterian Church will be raffling a beautiful king-size festive Fall colored quilt. Proceeds go directly to MPC, which supports many local charities.  Only $5.00 a ticket puts you in the drawing for a chance to win this piece of utilitarian art. Check out the link to see a picture. http://www.milwaukiepres.org/

Drop by and check out all the other wonderfully talented artists too.

Live Music: Will Scriven will be preforming for us many beautiful and melodic tunes on his electric guitar.

To get a sneak peek of each unique artist click on the link by their name.

Michelle Purvis: myartmaker.com

All original acrylic on canvas and wood.

Phil Fake: www.philfake.com

Urban plein air oil paintings. Figure study pencil sketches.

Mardy Cloyes

Misc items made out of stained glass: Sun catchers, small vintage framed windows, small vintage framed strip glass art.

Heidi Jackson

Original pieces of handmade mixed-media art, not prints or computer generated. Most pieces are ready to hang, either framed or constructed to “float” on the wall, not needing a frame.

JoEllen Buse

Hand made gloves and  hair bows.

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Please plan to join us on FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 7:00PM

St. John’s Will Sponsor and host a piano concert featuring noted pianist Aszmar Glenn. Mr. Glenn will play a variety of pieces from his classical repertoire with a focus on Christmas music.

Aszmar Glenn is a noted composer, pianist and conductor and the recipient of various music awards and honors. He has participated in competitions on the international level as well.

Please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors: we hope to fill our beautiful Sanctuary with people as well as inspiring music, there will be no charge for the concert but an open plate offering will benefit both Children Clothing Closet and Feed The Hungry.

The concert will cap the festivities of First Friday, featuring a Marketplace that will showcase the gìftable works of a Variety of artists.

Beyond our Walls the city of Will be in full festive mode. Plan to come  early and stroll through the town before joining us.

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Don’t forget to print a copy and bring it with you to the event — Also be sure to bring your coupons to receive spectacular discounts at local businesses.


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The gallery, curated by art teacher JoAnn Gilles, is only open during Art a la Carte, the First Friday event in downtown Milwaukie, and every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the farmers market.

The mission statement for the gallery notes that the space is a showcase for artists where they can “complete the process of the art cycle, by showing their work.” All the art is for sale, and all prices are less than $300 – thus the name of the site.

Click Here to view Gallery website and artist information

Location: 4031 SE Harrison Street

December Art Exhibition:  Retrospective

December Artists:  Jane Fitzerald and Laura Koppes

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