First Friday

All venues open 5-8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

aNeMonE - Soft sculpture black art dolls by Denise Robertson. 302 W. Second Ave., Suite 102. (509) 838-7037.

Arbor Crest Tasting Room - Photographs by Ned Fox; appetizers by Cruisers. Arbor Crest Tasting Room, River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3903.

Art of Massage - Primal spiritual art of Priscilla Barnes and the music of Griff Stokes. Light refreshments. Holley Mason Building, fifth floor, 157 S. Howard St.

Avenue West Gallery - “The Strange Man and Ugly Baby,” paintings in oils, pastels, fur, dirt topics of surreal images taken from dreams or things seen only half way and let out on the canvas, by Sean Ravencraft; music by Gary Burris, 5-9 p.m. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999.

Baby Bar - “The Planets and the Soundwaves,” works by Amia. 827 W. First Ave. (509) 847-1234.

Barili Cellars - Paintings by Jim Dhillon, and live music by Celtic rock band, Free Whiskey. 608 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-4077.

Barrister Winery - “Rock, Paper, Glass,” paintings by Melissa Cole and Kim Long, with reception at 5 p.m., Beacon Hill’s Bistro Buffet from 6-8 p.m. and music by “Lonesome” Lyle Morse from 6:30-10 p.m. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 993-9310.

Brews on Washington - “Art of the Covenant,” a show to benefit special needs children in India. Proceeds from this exhibit will be used to buy art supplies for Sarah’s Covenant Homes, an incredible charity which rescues abandoned children. Artists include Chris Kelsey, Anna Schellin, Lisa Waddle, Gary McLeod, Chris Bovey and Steph Sammons. Music performances by Michael Fairchild and John Kiehl. 7 S. Washington St. (509) 795-8196.

Brick Wall Gallery - Photographs by Joe Nuess, Richard Heinzen, Chip Phillips and others. 5-8:30 p.m. 530 W. Main Ave. (509) 928-7721.

Caterina /Lone Canary Winery - Whimsical acrylics by artist JKay Borland and music by Schuyler Asplin Jazz Quartet. 6-9 p.m. 905 N. Washington St. (509) 328-5069.

Cat’s Eye - Mixed medium figures by Elizabeth Collier. 1 S. Washington St. (509) 389-2930.

Chase Gallery - Juried exhibition by the Spokane Watercolor Society and Taste of 2012 Trophee Mondial – World rophy Accordion Competition: world renowned accordionist Patricia Bartell along with other competitors, will perform. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050.

Clay Connection - Raku firing, pit firing, potluck and beverages. Works of 35 artists on display. Also offering free kids workshop at 6 p.m. for kids of all ages, and includes clay, glazing, firing and instructions. Limited space. 714 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6171.

Dodson’s Jewelers - “Whimsical Wonders,” watercolors by artist Kathy Wildermuth. 516 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 624-4163.

Grande Ronde Cellars - “Come Out of the Kuo,” oil paintings by Eric-Alain Parker. 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.

Irimi Art and Antiques - Irene Dahl’s abstract or Asian-inspired vivid paintings, created with acids, torch and air, striking color-changed copper plates. 112 S. Cedar St. (509) 879-4619.

Kolva-Sullivan Gallery - “The Hole in The Ceiling,” metal sculpture, painting and drawing by Jason Goldsberry. 115 S. Adams St. Suite A. (509) 458-5517.

Kress Gallery - “This Place Matters! Perspectives of Contemporary Spokane,” local photographers’ perspectives of our community’s rich natural, cultural and architectural heritage. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (509) 363-5317.

Main Market Co-Op - Works by metal sculptor Craig Yelley. 44 E. Main Ave.

Market Place Wine Bar - Featuring metal mobile, wall and floor art by Joe Wrazido. Music by Kari Marguerite and the Seventy-Six. 32 W. Second Ave.

Nectar Tasting Room - Fine art of Christine Deubel and swinging jazz by Rachel Bade-McMurphy Jazz Trio from 6:30-9:30 p.m. 120 N. Stevens St. (509) 869-1572.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - Traveling Smithsonian exhibit Dig it! The Secrets of Soil, Lasting Heritage that highlights the Plateau and Great Basin tribes, a beautiful Impressionist exhibition and more. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 363-5344.

Pottery Place Plus Gallery - Featuring works by 20 weavers of the Spokane Handweavers Guild, an eclectic selection of work using both traditional and nontraditional techniques and materials. 203 N. Washington (Main Floor of Aunties Bookstore). (509) 327-6920.

Robert Karl Cellars - Paintings by Marilyn Meyer using pastels, oils or watercolor to capture the heart and soul of the wildlife of the Pacific Northwest in her work. 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353.

Saranac Public House - Live painting by Jason Corcoran; with DJ Breezy Brown spins Real Records of rare groove, funk, soul and jazz. 21 W. Main Ave.

Steam Plant - Works by Kathy Galeand jewelry artist Joy Miller. 159 S. Lincoln St. (509) 777-3900.

Steelhead Bar & Grille - Robert Sevilla Naudon, formerly a Dreamworks animator and Rose Parade float builder, displays his personal studies, experiments and mix media ideas. 218 N. Howard St. (509) 747-1303.

Street Level Condo - Modern industrial designs by Joseph Williams. 423 W. First Ave.

Studio 66 - Meet the artists, music by Karrie O’Neill, light appetizers. 104 S. Division St. (509) 217-1621.

Trackside Studio - Works by Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore, along with potters wheel demonstrations. 115 S. Adams St.

Vintage Hill Cellars - Exhibiting lithographs and photos by Ken Parks. His work features “Ikebana,” a Japanese form of flower arrangement and local architectural design. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-3792.

Whitestone Winery - Paintings by Debbie McCully and live music by Janet Johnson, 6-9 p.m. 8 N. Post St. (509) 838-4247.