First Friday venues

Arbor Crest Tasting Room - Nora Egger’s landscapes capture the pastels and calmness of the Columbia River sagebrush region. River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3903.

Avenue West Gallery - “Women and Flowers of Passion,” paintings by Elizabeth Scott; music and refreshments. 707 W. Main Ave., Suite B11. (509) 838-4999.

Baby Bar - “Still Drunk: The Secret Life of Man Children,” by Nickolas Conklin, 5-8 p.m.; music at 10 p.m. by Duck Duck Sucker-punch, Bad Mood and White Mystery. 827 W. First Ave. (509) 847-1234.

Barili Cellars - Paintings by artist Mary Ahmad, 4-9 p.m.; music by guitarist and singer Dave James from 6-8 p.m. 608 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-4077.

Brick Wall Gallery - Photographs by Mexican photographer Moises Levy, 5-8:30 p.m. 530 W. Main Ave. (509) 928-7721.

Caterina/Lone Canary Winery - Whimsical works of Debbie McCulley; music by the Schuyler Asplin jazz quartet. 905 N. Washington St. (509) 328-5069.

Cat’s Eye – Works by Conrad Bagley, Marcia Dukes and Diane Spano emphasizing movement and being. One S. Washington St. (509) 389-2930.

Chase Gallery - “The History of Spokane: Art About Spokane’s Places,” works by eight local artists (in conjunction with the National Trust of Historic Preservation Conference). 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050.

Chocolate Apothecary - Paintings by Jeffrey Loyd; music by The Angela Marie Project. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 324-2424.

Clay Connections - Raku firing, pit firing, refreshments. Free kids workshop, limited space (show up by 5 p.m.) 714 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6171.

Cup of Cool Water – “Signs of Life”: Join youth and staff in creating individual cardboard signs to express a message to the Spokane community. Art displays by Spokane youth, live music by Felony Flats Revival Band, and snacks. 1106 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-6686.

Dodson’s Jewelers - “Ties That Bind – Artistic Mastery of Mother and Daughter,” paintings by Anne Hysell and jewelry by daughter Catherine Hysell. 516 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 624-4163.

Echo Boutique - Portraits by Tasha Feagan, abstract oils from Donna Preston and local jewelers including Union Studio Metals, Terri Critzer, Nicole Hathaway, Leslie McClarty and Aimee Moffatt. 176 S. Howard St., Suite A. (509) 747-0890.

Gina’s Design Center - Large watercolors by Lynne Haines; featuring En Plein Air vs. studio painting; music by Suhanna Hamilton. 811 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-2205.

Grande Ronde - Paintings by Marsha Marcuson. 906 W. Second Ave. (509) 455-8161.

Ho Ho Teriyaki Chicken - Paintings of owner Ho Lan. 4-7 p.m. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 326-6344.

Interplayers Theatre - “Stepping Back in Time: Retrospective Art of Interplayers Theatre” in the ground floor theater classroom; paintings by Christina Deubel in the Gellhorn Gallery; music by 6 Foot Swing. 174 S. Howard St.

Italia Trattoria – Paintings by E.L. Stewart. 144 S. Cannon St. (509) 459-6000.

Kolva-Sullivan Gallery - “The Sign Project,” photographs by Jim Kolva. Also, the Annual Archie Bray Resident Artist Exhibition, representing the best of the emerging talents in American studio ceramics. 115 S. Adams St., Suite A. (509) 458-5517.

Kress Gallery - “Beyond the BFA,” featuring the work of current and recent graduates of Eastern Washington University. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (509) 363-5317.

Lolo Boutique - Jewelry by Lisa Souers Designs. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-2867.

Luxe Coffee House - “Van Gogh and Merlot,” an interactive art event. 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 624-5514.

Nectar Tasting Room - Photography of Spokane’s historic treasures and urban landscapes by Crystal Toreson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 120 N. Stevens St. (509) 869-1572.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “David Douglas: A Naturalist at Work,” “Lasting Heritage,” and “Two to Tango: Artist and Viewer.” 2316 W. First Ave. Free admission. (509) 363-5344.

Nystrom Olson Architecture - “A Walk in the Park Too,” oil paintings inspired by Manito Park, by Lisa Marie Brown. 912 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 328-6464.

Odell House - Antique and mid-century period lighting, a new collection of miniatures and diminutive oils by artist Rick Graff, 2-9 p.m. 2325 W. First Ave. (509) 624-2393.

Pottery Place Plus - Watercolors and weavings by Dian Zahner; and paintings and clay sculptures by Katrina Brennen, 5-9 p.m. 203 N. Washington St. (509) 327-6920.

Rencorp Realty - “Abstract Topophilia” by Ben Joyce. 227 W. Riverside Ave., Suite C.

Robert Karl Cellars - Beadcraft by Sue Olsen and Suzie Bender. 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353.

Roberts Mansion - “Celebrating Family Life & Settings in the United States,” works by American primitive artist Patti Simpson Ward; tours of the mansion. 1923 W. First Ave. (509) 456-8839.

Santé Restaurant - “Contemplation,” black and white landscapes by photographer and Spokane Falls Community College instructor Ira Gardner; live music by guitarist Doug Porter. 404 W. Main Ave. (509) 315-4613.

Saranac Art Projects - “Head to Toe,” an installation of objects, drawings by Bernadette Vielbig, and an opening night performance that will end in a temporary, site-specific drawing. “Planctus,” a grouping of new works and drawings by Kurt Madison. 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-5325.

Saranac Public House - Seven Spokane artists each made a 22-by-28-inch painting based on “ Mystery?” to be displayed with other examples of their work, 6:30 p.m. to close. Music and live drawing. 21 W. Main Ave. (509) 443-3865.

Second Space Gallery - Mystical image art on canvas and metals by Robert Bartow. 610 W. Second Ave. (509) 847-3501.

Spokane Public Library - “McClure & Adkison and Walker & McGough: Architects of a Modern Vision, 1947-1969,” a retrospective of the designs produced by two mid-century modern Spokane architecture firms. 906 W. Main Ave.

Steam Plant - “Raku,” large urns, small vases by potter Denny Young. Also paintings by Darcy Lee. 159 S. Lincoln St. (509) 777-3900.

Steelhead Grille – Personal studies, experiments and mix-media ideas by Robert Sevilla Naudon. 218 N. Howard St. (509) 747-1303.

Trackside Studio - “Toxic Legacy Project” by Mark Moore; and Chris Kelsey’s work from the five-day wood fire will also be on display. 115 S. Adams St. (509) 863-9904.

Urbanna Natural Spa Salon – Works by Valarie Frey. 168 S. Division St. (509) 747-7076.

Vintage Hill Cellars - “Images of the Pacific Northwest,” photography by John Paullin; live music by Brad Keeler. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-3792.