The Artisan Boutique is located inside the Chopsticks Express Restaurant on the corner of Main and Jackson streets in downtown Milwaukie. click on the link to view a map: http://g.co/maps/hytsr

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.

FREE PIANO CONCERT — featuring Aszmar Glenn

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.

For December Event Map: December First Friday Event List

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.

Click on link to download a PDF of the Event Brochure and Map

November Event Map

Make One
Live Music: Snake in a Cane

Springcreek Coffeehouse
Live Music: Howard Wade

Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
Live Music: Alokapai Morales

Libbie’s Restaurant
Live Music: Mark Elmer

Duffy’s Irish Pub
Live Music: Darby O’Gill

Downtown
Live Music: Will Stevers

1.  Make One
Live Music: Snake in a Cane

2.  Springcreek Coffeehouse
Art Exhibit: Kim Finn
Live Music: Howard Wade

3.  Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
Live Music:  Alokapai Morales

4.  Windhorse Coffee and Tea
Art Exhibit: Rob Ramage
Event:  Author’s Corner

5.  Milwaukie Masonic Lodge
Event:  Art Market

6.  Bagetta Studios
Art Exhibit:  Poster Art

7.  Under 300 Gallery
Art Exhibit: Laura Koppes
Jane Fitzgerald

8.  City Hall
Art Exhibit: Gracie Campbell
Event: DYI Painting with Portland Waldorf School
Live Music

9.  Wine:30
Event:  Wine Tasting

10.  Stanley Home Renovation
Art Exhibit:  Willi Works

11.  North Main Building
Event: Artisan’s Boutique

12.  Cha Cha Cha
Art Exhibit: “Dia de los Muertos”
Live Music

13.  St. John’s Episcopal Church
Art Exhibit:  Melissa Northway
Event: Poetry Reading

14.  Libbie’s Restaurant
Art Exhibit:  Bob Mullison
Live Music: Mark Elmer

15.  Duffy’s Irish Pub
Live Music:  Darby O’Gill

16.  Full Moon Creations
Art Exhibits:  Cowgirl at Heart Gallery
Jeremiah Fender

Click on link to download PDF of the Event Brochure and Map

October Event Map

Come enjoy live music by the Molinari Family at City Hall from 5pm – 8pm! Enjoy hits from the past from this multi-talented group of musicians.

Have you been downtown to enjoy some of the absolutely fabulous music on First Friday?  If you haven’t you have been missing out on some amazing local talent.  I am constantly surprised by the caliber of musicians that are eager to join us.

The line up for this month is as follows:

Springcreek Coffehouse will feature: Johnson Creek Brass

North Main will feature: Will Scriben

City Hall will feature: Sellwood Middle School Marimba Band

12.500 Commercial Window Coverings  will feature: Tradin’ Fours

Wine:30 and Enchanté will feature: John Haverly and Marydith Grant

And if that’s not enough, there will be dancing as well…

Stop by Big Kahuna’s BBQ on the corner of Washington and 21st Streets to see the Hula Dancers.  While you are there ask them about the $2.oo barbeque sandwich special.  I know they will be happy to serve up some of their famous barbeque.  If you had an opportunity to try their fabulous food during the community dance and car show last month you already know exactly what to expect.  Yum!!

After you finish watching the Hula Dancers,  wander around the corner and say hello to Carmen at Cha Cha Cha.  She will be happy to make sure that you receive a Salsa Dancing lesson.  There will be professional salsa dancers onsite to teach you the perfect techniques so that you will be able to dance the night away.