First Friday
Venues open 5-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted
Arbor Crest Tasting Room Oil paintings by Sheila Bledsoe are realistic interpretations of what she sees and loves. River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3903.
Artemis Shop Meet jewelry designers Ginger Lyons from Buffalo Girls and Joanne Wissink from Sandlandpurl. 1021 W. First Ave. (509) 747-0332.
Avenue West Gallery Featuring Keiko Von Holt, internationally renowned teacher and painter of Sumi-e (Asian style ink painting). 707 W. Main Ave., Suite B11. (509) 838-4999.
Baby Bar Encaustic paintings by Ara Lyman and live music by BBBBandits, Rice Queen, Camaros at 9 p.m. 827 W. First Ave. (509) 847-1234.
Barili Cellars Colorful paintings by Jim Dhillon and jewelry by Anthony Gallaher of Fired Elements. 608 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-4077.
Barrister Winery “Captured Moments in the Great Northwest,” works by Betsie Richardson with reception at 5 p.m., Beacon Hill’s Bistro Buffet from 6-8 p.m. and “Lonesome” Lyle Morse plays acoustic blues from 6:30-10 p.m. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 465-3591.
Bella Cova & Stork Market Cafe Oil paintings, watercolors and drawings by Maurine Kalk and natural light lifestyle and birth photography by Laura Fifield, 5-8 p.m. 905 N. Washington St.
Boots Bakery “Long distance for instance …,” the work of multimedia artist Jose Villa with a mix of recycled materials and aerosol paints accomplish a moment of serenity. 24 W. Main Ave.
Bozzi Collection Gallery “Flora, Fauna and Figures with a Contemporary Flavor,” new mixed media paintings and sculptures by Melissa Cole; music by classical guitarist Carlton Oakes. 211 N. Wall St., Suite 226. (509) 290-5604.
Brick Wall Gallery “The Wolves of Yellowstone,” photography by Deby Dixon and mostly African images by Tegra Stone Nuess, 5-8:30 p.m. 530 W. Main Ave. (509) 928-7721.
Brooklyn Nights Abstract works by Troy Weber. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 835-4177.
Chocolate Apothecary Prints from painter/sculptor Tim Lord. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 324-2424.
The Davenport Hotel Works by Patricia Rotchford; live piano music in the lobby. 10 S. Post St.
Dodson’s Jewelers Patti Simpson Ward’s beloved Spokane holiday and winter scenes; Vicki Broeckel’s new winter scenes of the Palouse; Shelle Lindholm’s winter wildlife; and Charles W. Palmer’s newest oil paintings of Latah Creek. 516 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 624-4163.
Downtown Library The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County will be displaying work from their National Fine Arts program designed to enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5336.
Elixir Salon Works by Christopher Defeo. 728 E. Sprague Ave.
Express Employment Works by Michelle Inman. 331 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-6011.
Grande Ronde “Before the Last Leaf Falls,” works by Lisa Marie Brown; music by Barry Aiken Jazz Combo. 7-9 p.m. 906 W. Second Ave. (509) 455-8161.
Ho Ho Teriyaki Chicken Paintings by owner Ho Lan, 4-7 p.m. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 326-6344.
Hotel Ruby Stained-glass art and chandeliers. Sapphire Lounge, 901 W. First Ave. (509) 534-5805.
Interplayers Theatre Juried student art exhibit and music by guitarist Paul Abner. Gellhorn Gallery, 174 S. Howard St. (509) 455-7529.
Kizuri “The Creativity of Children,” exhibit by the children of the Community Building Childcare Center. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 464-7677.
Kolva-Sullivan Gallery Northwest Ceramics Invitational featuring works by 29 ceramic artists from Washington, Oregon and Montana. 115 S. Adams St., Suite A. (509) 458-5517.
Kress Gallery “The Art of Collaboration,” works by Mead and Mt. Spokane High School’s visual art students. In the Food Court from 5:30-7:30 p.m., award-winning Ferris High School Jazz Orchestra and Chase Middle School Jazz perform a variety of jazz favorites representing different times, cultures and styles. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three, behind food court. (509) 363-5317.
LeftBank Wine Bar Impressionistic and expressionistic art by Nona Moon; music by Carey Brazil and Jay Condiotti. 108 S. Washington St., Suite 105. (509) 315-8623.
Liberty Building River Ridge Fine Arts Association mixed media show on the second floor and art by Rachel Dolezal, Kurt Stranne, Priscilla Barnett, Kurt Schmierer and others on the mezzanine. 402 W. Main Ave.
Main Market Co-Op Art from Spokane’s Riverday K-6 school; music by Ken Davis, 5-8 p.m. 44 E. Main Ave. (509) 458-2667.
Nectar Tasting Room “Frost,” winter-themed display by local artists. 120 N. Stevens St. (509) 869-1572.
Pottery Place Plus Work of numerous Spokane Jewelers Guild members in various media including: silver, copper, gold, beads and fiber, 5-8 p.m. 203 N. Washington St. (main floor of Auntie’s Bookstore). (509) 327-6920.
Red Dragon Downtown Museum-quality, life-sized portraits circa 1920 China. 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
Robert Karl Cellars Mixed media on copper by Irene Dahl. 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353.
Rocket Bakery Acrylic paintings by Emily Travis. 157 S. Howard St.
Saranac Art Projects Saranac Members Holiday Art Show with “Beached,” glass etchings by Katie Creyts. 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-5325.
Soulful Soups and Spirits Vivid expressionist acrylic paintings by Lisa Waddle. 117 N. Howard St. (509) 459-1190.
Spokane Public Market Pottery and paintings by Lea Larson, music by Tommy Borges. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.
Steelhead Grille Photos by Jenny Lange. 218 N. Howard St. (509) 747-1303.
Trackside Studio Northwest Ceramics Invitational featuring works by 29 ceramic artists from Washington, Oregon and Montana. 115 S. Adams St. (509) 863-9904.
Vintage Hill Cellars “Repurposed,” works by Callie Sobosky. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-3792.
Whitestone Winery Works by Debbie McCulley, live music by the Angela Marie Project, 6-9 p.m. 8 N. Post St. (509) 838-4247.
WSU Spokane Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building WSU Spokane and the Washington State Arts Commission celebrate “Cascade” by Kana Tanaka, the newest addition to the state art collection, 4-7 p.m. 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.