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312 Gallery
312 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23220
One block off Broad & Adams Streets
(804) 339 · 2535
By Appointment 7 days a week
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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First Thursday, July 3; 7-10pm
Exhibition: July 3-31, 2008
Established in 2003 this Historic Jackson Ward art gallery radiates an urban spirit with fresh new work by local artists. |
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1708 Gallery
319 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 1708 1708gallery.org
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 1 – 5 pm and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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A Squirrelly Girls Collaboration
The opening reception broke all opening reception records for Richmond! Come see what all the fuss is about. Featuring works by James Busby, Melanie Christian, Sandra Luckett, and Katie Shaw Sweeney.
First Thursday, July 3, 7-10pm
Exhibition: Continues through August 2
1708 Gallery was founded in 1978, and is a nonprofit exhibition and performance space committee to expanding the understanding, development, and appreciation of contemporary art. |
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art6 Gallery
6 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 343 · 1406 art6.org
Wednesday - Sunday: 12 – 4 pm
First Fridays hours: 6 – 10 pm |
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Galleries 1 & 2: Annual Members Show
Skylight Gallery: John Walters
First Thursday, July 3; 6-10pm
Exhibition: July 3-August 10, 2008
Art6 is a member-run, nonprofit gallery, dedicated to promoting andshowcasing quality contemporary visual and performing arts, offering opportunities for education, community outreach, and creative interaction. |
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Curated Culture's
Cornerstone Gallery
23 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 · 1508 curatedculturerichmond.com
Monday - Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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Culture Vultures Members Juried Exhibition
Culture Vultures Members Juried Exhibition
Artist members of Curated Culture’s Culture Vultures membership group are featured in this first juried, 2-D mixed media exhibition.
Guest Juror, Gina Cavallo Collins, museum curator and former Coordinator of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Statewide Exhibitions selected artists: Sharon Bancroft, Gloria Blades, Anne Hart Chay, Margeaux Huffines-Keener, Tiffany Glass, Keith Ramsey, Janine Turner, Kathleen Westkaemper, and Ron Wood.
First Thursday, July 3: Closed for July 3 Art Walk. Exhibition: Continues until July 25
Curated Culture is dedicated to inspiring economic and community development in the Richmond Region by expanding public awareness of and exposure to the arts and culture. First Fridays, Cornerstone Gallery, and Culture Vultures membership group are its premier programs. |
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Forinstance Gallery
(between 1st & 2nd
Streets downtown)
107 East Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(757) 574 · 4111 forinstancegallery@cox.net
Studio visits arranged by appointment only.
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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| The ForInstance Gallery will be closed for the summer. Please plan to visit this most unique gallery when they reopen on Friday, September 5.
First Thursday, July 3: Closed for the July 3 and August 1 Art Walks
The ForInstance Gallery / Museum is an Ongoing Experiment in the Outlandish Oeuvre of Visionary-Conceptual Artist Marty Johnson.
Housed in a 1850 restored home, there are 4 Floors of Gallery and Studio Space featuring 35 years of multimedia works by the artist. Many of these works have been exhibited in NYC and Museums around the Country. |
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Gallery 5 @ VA Fire
& Police Museum
200 W. Marshall St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 0005 gallery5arts.org
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 5pm,
and other times by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 11 pm |
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The American Association of Wood Turners Present: Turned for Use II
This national organization will be coming to Richmond Virginia and will premiere the 22nd Annual American Association of Wood Turners Symposium. This exhibit will focus on usable items that would include, but not be limited to, bowls, platters, utensils, accessories, containers, tools, games, toys, musical instruments and small furniture. This is a sequal to AAW first exhibit "Turned For Use" which premiered at the 1997 Symposium in San Antonio. The show will open on June 19th at Gallery5, with a reception on First Thursday, July 3, and then it will travel to the AAW gallery in Landmark Center, St. Paul Minnesota.
First Thursday, July 3; 7-11pm
Exhibition: Continues through July 12, 2008
Gallery5, one of Richmond’s newest and most innovative visual and performing art centers, is located in a National Historic Landmark known as Steamer Company No. 5. Gallery5’s mission is to help promote a new understanding of the arts in an interactive atmosphere by combining multiple mediums under one roof. Our monthly exhibitions include a collaboration of both visual works of art, live music, film and a wide array of performing arts. |
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Ghostprint Gallery
220 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)344-1557 www.ghostprintgallery.com
Wednesday - Saturday 1 – 7 pm
or by appointment
First Fridays: 7-10pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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Skin Deep
A Worldwide Invitational show of Tattoo Artists' work in mediums besides skin. This show aims to challenge the conventional view of this subculture's artistic style.
First Thursday, July 3; 7-10pm
Exhibition: July 3-26, 2008
From the cutting edge to established International artists, non-traditional media to oil painting, Ghostprint Gallery synthesizes disparate elements in an enlightened perspective on art itself. |
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Jennifer Young Studio & Gallery
16 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 254 · 1008
jenniferyoung.com
jenniferyoung.com/blog
Winter/Spring hours:
Wed-Fri 12-6
Sat 11-2
Open by appointnment as well.
First Fridays: 6 – 8:30pm |
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En Plein Air II
Second Annual show of new landscape paintings done on location by artist Jennifer Young. The show opens Friday, June 6th, 2008, with a reception from 6 to 8:30 PM. The exhibit continues through July 31st.
First Thursday, July 3: The Gallery will be closed.
Exhibition: June 6-July 31
Working studio and art gallery of Jennifer Young. Features the artists vibrant landscape oil paintings of France, Italy, and the American South. Other works on view include still life to figures. |
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Metro Space Gallery
119 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 7125 ww.metrospacegallery.com
Please enter through Metro Sound & Music Co.
located next door
Monday - Saturday 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 6pm – 10pm |
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Metro Space Gallery will be closed for the July 3 Art Walk.
First Thursday, July 3: Closed
Metro Space Gallery provides a new gathering place for lovers of good art, music, film, and performance in Downtown Richmond. Converted from a turn-of-the-century furniture warehouse, it now fuses a variety of visual and performing arts forms. Specializing in revolving works of art by emerging artists and performances by regional musicians, as well as an exciting event space for both private and corporate functions. |
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Oneness Art
202 E. Cary St. 2nd Floor, VA 23235
(804) 344 · 4333 www.kitaonenessart.com
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am – 6pm
Saturday: by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7pm – 10pm |
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Spiritual Abstract Art by Chiquita Burroughs and City Scenes by photographer Tammy Hargrove.
First Thursday, July 3; 7-9pm
Exhibition: continues through July 30
The gallery focuses on uplifting, encouraging, bringing out the best in others, and spiritual art. Owner/artist Chiquita (Kita) Burroughs says it is a tool that God has given to help others. |
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Quirk
311 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 5450 quirkgallery.com
Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm
First Fridays hours: 11am – 10 pm |
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Main Gallery: Fabian Ramirez & Elie Pina
Born in the province of Chaco, Argentina, Ramirez grew up in Resistencia, also known as the "City of Sculptures." Ramirez's work, ranging from figurative pieces to highly abstract constructions, "deals with a basic sense of being human and at the same time overcoming our limitations." For Venezuelan artist, Elie Piña, painting represents a way "to express feelings, emotions, beliefs and one's culture." At a young age he started painting using a technique called Chimo. This technique uses a paste made from the tobacco leaf. Piña has achieved a perfect balance combining oil paint with Chimo and this unique combination has given him the opportunity to combine harmony with his imagination.
Vault Project: Tim Lazure
Lazure uses imagery from the industrial era, as well as objects from nature and the human form; he poses questions about their interconnectivity and invites viewers to draw from their own past to interpret and appreciate the work.
Shop Show: Vivki Bruner
Bruner's imaginative work is created by using a blend of watercolor, gouache, soft pastels and found objects. They feature whimsical characters and colors. All of Vicki's unique paintings are on watercolor paper.
First Thursday, July 3: 6-10pm
Exhibition: July 3 – August 15, 2008
Quirk features exhibitions of innovative work by known and emerging American and International artists. |
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Studio/Gallery 6
6 East Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(252) 207 · 4677 toddshale.com
patternsearchinganimals.blogspot.com
By Appointment Only
First Fridays hours: 7 pm – 12 am |
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Studio/Gallery 6 will be Closed on the July 3 Art Walk.
Studio/Gallery 6 is a working studio and exhibition space featuring the work of painter Todd S. Hale and guest artists and musicians. |
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Transmission
321 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 200 · 9985
transmissionrva.blogspot.com
First Fridays Hours: 7-9pm |
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Erik Gonzalez
New paintings will be presented by artist Erik Gonzalez.
First Thursday, July 3: 7-9pm
Exhibition: July 3-26, 2008
Transmission is a new arts venue in Downtown Richmond, showcasing the work of emerging and established artists working in new genres. |
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Visual Art Studio
208 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 1368 visualartstudio.org
Tuesday - Friday: 12 – 6 pm
and Saturday: 12 – 4 pm
Gallery Talk & Reception: 6:30 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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| American Association of WoodTurners Richmond Chapter Member's Exhibition, Invitational and Juried Exhibition, with guest artists Tom Crabb and Phil English, plus New Jewelry by Richmond Artists Katherine Benner and Missy Olds. Shellion: New Oil Paintings by Dan Rhett featuring scenes cast with coastal creatures and fenced lots.
First Thursday, July 3: 7-10pm – Featuring live music inside by My Son the Doctor, performing Klezmer, Yiddish and Gypsy Music, and live music on the street from actors from Firehouse Theatre, performing pieces from their hot musical, Reefer Madness!
Exhibition: July 3 - August 1, 2008
Visual Art Studio is a contemporary gallery and working studio, and has been an established downtown gallery for over a decade. Representing established and emerging regional artists and those of national esteem, the gallery showcases a variety of media in bi-monthly exhibitions. An anchor of the First Fridays Art Walk, the gallery often features artist talks, live music, and book signings. |
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Black History Museum
& Cultural Center of Virginia
00 Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 780 · 9093 blackhistorymuseum.org
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
First Fridays hours: 6:00 – 9:00 pm |
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The Gift of Black Inventors
The product of more than twenty-five years of research by James E. Wright, Jr., this exhibition highlights the contributions of Americans of African decent. James E. Wright, Jr., Director, MSI Program, University of Richmond, founded the African American Inventors Institute in 1995 to further increase awareness of the contributions of African Americans and to stimulate interest in science and technology. “We are presenting young people with images of themselves. If I can see one, I can be one,” says Mr. Wright.
The exhibition will display over 125 items and will feature inventors and their inventions as varied in time and function as Sarah Boone and her 1892 patent for the ironing board, Winston Wesley Cavell and his spotter-tracer projectile patented in 1961, and Lonnie Johnson’s ‘Super Soaker’ patented in 1991.
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia collects, exhibits, and interprets artifacts and objects that serve to illustrate black peoples, with an emphasis on Virginians. |
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Elegba Folklore Society
101 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644 · 3900 elegbafolkloresociety.org
Monday - Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 12 – 4 pm
and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 6 – 10 pm |
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International Art Warehouse
Imports, art, artifacts, dolls, instruments, cards, books, wearable art, incense, oils and shea butter. Begin a collection or add to one!
First Fridays: 7-10pm – Featuring African Drummers outside in front of the gallery!
Exhibitions: June 1 - August 31
Paintings, sculpture, drawings, dolls, original art cards, artifacts and crafts that depict African and African-American cultures are on display in the Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. The organization educates Richmond residents and visitors about heritage and traditions with exhibitions, festivals, concerts, classes, and historical tours. |
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Richmond Public Library
101 East Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646 · 7223 richmondpubliclibrary.org
Monday - Wednesday: 9 am – 9 pm,
Thursday - Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 9 pm |
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Students of Carlie Collier - Photography
George Heath - Paintings
Chet Naylor - Paintings
Students of Chandler Middle School - Photography
First Thursday, July 3: Closed
Exhibition: Continues through July 28
Richmond Public Library’s Main Library is a multidisciplinary venue, showcasing performances and four gallery spaces featuring the work of local and regional artists, including photography, prints, painting, and multimedia works. |
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Sound of Music Studio
321 West Broad St RVA 23220
(804) 788 · 0607 www.soundofmusic.org
Monday-Friday 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 6pm – 10 pm |
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First Thursday, July 3: Closed
Sound of Music has been Richmond’s premiere recording studio for over a decade. Now that they have joined the First Fridays Art Walk, you’ll get to see free performances and fine art by a variety of artists and musicians. |
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Theatre IV
114 W. Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23220
Box Office 804.344.8040
http://www.theatreivrichmond.org
Year round: M – F 9am – 5pm
First Friday hours: 7pm- 10pm |
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Theatre IV will be closed for the July 3 Art Walk.
First Fridays:
Exhibition:
Theatre IV is a non-profit organization that has been entertaining, educating and encouraging Richmond audiences for 32 years. We annually produce four main stage productions and over 30 touring productions, which visit 33 states. |
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Chez Foushee
Corner of Grace and
Foushee Streets
(804) 648 · 3225 chezfoushee.com
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Chez Foushee will be open for dinner for the July 3 Art Walk. Read the latest review in the Richmond Times Dispatch on one of our favorite Downtown eateries: ”A Dinner at Chez Foushee is a Rare but Exquisite Treat”
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First Thursday, July 3: 5:30-10pm
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond!
Link to Article
Rated as one of Richmond's "Top 50 Restaurants" and "Best Caterers", Chez Foushee returns for your dining pleasure during First Fridays. Enjoy an all-new dinner menu from 6-10pm and tasty cocktails until 11pm
Situated on the corner of East Grace and Foushee Streets, in Historic Monroe Ward, just two blocks from the Jefferson Hotel, Chez Foushee has been Downtown's favorite lunch location and caterer for more than 15 years. Now open for dinner on First Fridays! |
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Lift Coffee Shop
218 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 · 5438
liftcoffeeshop.com
liftcoffeeshop@yahoo.com
Monday - Friday: 7 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 3 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 am – 11 pm |
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Aaron Boudreau
Artist Aaron Boudreu presents sports photography
First Thursday, July 3: 7am-11pm
Exhibition: Continues through July
Hip and contemporary coffee shop offering great food and drink selections as well as a changing array of local art. |
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Tarrant’s Café
1 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 225 · 0035 tarrantscafe.org
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Featuring new works by Foust, with continuing exhibiton by Barry Brunner and Vicki Brunner.
The much anticipated expansion of Downtown’s Tarrant’s Café features new work by Richmond based artists Foust, Barry Brunner, Vicki Brunner, and Christopher Carroll. Tarrant's also is proud to announce new Sunday Brunch and Pizza at the new Tarrantino's Pizza, which is located just around the corner on Foushee. Enjoy Ted's New York style pie on the go or in their cozy restaurant!
Link to Article
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond! Plus, recently received honors as one of the Best Restaurants in Richmond 2006 by Richmond Times-Dispatch! Check out one of Broad Street’s newest dining pleasures.
This circa-1873 drug store has been transformed into a contemporary cafe serving appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees and homemade desserts; featuring full bar and regional artwork on display. |
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Twenty Seven
27 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780 · 0086 bistrotwentyseven.com
Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm
Monday-Thursday 5:00-10:00pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00-11:00pm
First Fridays: 5:00-11:00pm |
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Lively European Bistro
Link to Article
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond!
As Style says, “Refined Mediterranean in gorgeous spot”
Twenty Seven offers a dining experience like no other in Richmond. The menu is influenced by the hearty, healthy cuisines of Italy and France and features something for everyone’s tastes. |
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Henry
212 W Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 - 5315 thehenrygallery.com
Mon - Sat 11am –7pm
Sun 11am – 6pm
First Fridays: 11am – 11pm |
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Henry is Richmond’s latest hot spot for men’s and women’s streetwear, sneakers, and accessories. First Fridays events showcase mixed media works by local and national emerging artists. |
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Metro Sound & Music Co.
117 West Broad St Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 7125 metrosound.com
Monday - Saturday: 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 7pm – 10pm |
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Downtown Richmond's premier source for vintage and high-end musical instruments.Also offering lessons, rentals, and recording studio. |
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Renovation Resources
18 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 3070 sinksfaucetsandmore.com
Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturdays - 10 am – 3 pm
First Fridays Hours: 9 am – 10 pm |
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Pups on Parade!
The “Pups” were such a hit last month they’re coming back and just in time for you to vote for your favorite. Richmonders are encouraged to vote for their favorite pup and determine Richmond’s “Top Dog”, and you can get a peak at the pups at First Fridays on June 6th at Renovation Resources, located at 18 West Broad Street (near “Triangle Park” near Adams and Broad Street)
The dog sculptures have been brought to life by local artists and are sure to bring out the pet lover in all! Pups on Parade will travel around Richmond through May and June, and then will be auctioned off on June 20th at a Gala fundraiser to benefit Fetch A Cure, whose mission is to work on behalf of all pet owners to raise awareness of the early signs and treatments available for canine cancer, and elevate the quality of life for senior and aging dogs.
New downtown creative business specializing in the usual and unusual for your home decorating needs, with collections of plumbing hardware, tile and lighting. We offer what you thought you could never find! |
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Turnstyle
102 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
804.643.(TURN) or 8876 turnstyleonline.com
Tuesday - Saturday 11 – 7 pm
Monday and Sunday: by appointment only
First Fridays hours: 11 – 10 pm |
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Turnstyle will be Closed on Thursday, July 3 but will be Open on Friday, July 4 and feature DJ Cornflake from Baltimore spinning 7-10pm.
Turnstyle is a streetwear fashion and music boutique, featuring dance music on vinyl and cds with fine and casual apparel lines fo rmen and women by underground designers. |
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SPECIAL NOTICE
NO Alcohol
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Creating a Community of Culture
We wish to remind visitors to First Friday and the participating venues that it is not legal to carry alcoholic beverages from one gallery to another. Please finish your beverages at the location where you obtained them. Nor is it legal to bring alcohol to the event, to the participating venues, or have open containers on the street. Help keep the event safe and accessible to all and running smoothly by abiding by the law and the guidelines of the area's businesses.
Contact Christina Newton, Director at (804) 344 · 1508 or
e-mail curatedculture@verizon.net if you have any questions! |
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