First Friday August

 

 

Relax. Play. Shop. Stay.

Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.  A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.  First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music and entertainment, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there’s free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants.  Visit FirstFridayStateCollege.com for all the details.

 

Coasters and Cocktails Glass Fusion Event at the Makery

I.F. Studios invites you to The Makery for a Make and Mingle First Friday event on August 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please join us for food, drinks, music and glass fusion! Each participant will be designing/creating a fused glass coaster.

 

 

 

Bookmaking Workshop at the Woskob Family Gallery

The Woskob Family Gallery will be hosting a bookmaking workshop with Kristina Davis, a print maker/book artist from Philadelphia. The workshop will run from 5 – 8 p.m., and Kristina will offer a quick tutorial and materials for a pamphlet stitch handmade book. Visitors will be able to choose the elements for their own pamphlet book, as well as sew and decorate for a keepsake to record the best parts of First Friday art events with friends and family!

 

 

 

Kombucha, snacks, and drinks at Appalacian Outdoors

Appalachian Outdoors will feature snacks, wine and beer, as well as a Kombucha tasting with Mount NitaNee Kombucha. More information on Mount NitaNee Kombucha can be found at their website: mountnitaneekombucha.com/

 

 

 

History Walk/Art Tour

Dennie Fetzer will be hosting a history tour/art walk that will cover the history of S. Allen St. and the art displays around town. The walk will be 30 minutes long and start at the information booth by the library at 6:30 p.m.

 

Home Economics Exhibit at the Woskob Family Gallery

The Woskob Family Gallery is hosting the exhibit Home Economics, a collection of two- and three-dimensional work by ten artists engaging with various understandings of home, what it means to belong, and the intricacies of domestic relationships.

Animalia Gallery Reception at Art Alliance Gallery Downtown

Animalia features animal-inspired works by thirteen local and regional artists for an exhibition that is too charming to miss! Artists include Betsy Allen, Nancy Brassington, Anne Buchanan, Charleen Casbourne, Art Heim, George Lavanish, Jason Lenox, Liz Liadis, Scott Owens, A.T. Pelikan, Maggie Scotilla, Amalia Shaltiel, and Martha Taylor. Check out the gallery reception from 7 – 9 p.m.

Todd R. Krout Gallery Reception at The Expect More Store

The Expect More Store presents the work of local artist Todd Raymond Krout during First Friday! Stop by between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to view his original artwork and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer.

 

 

 

Leslie Dyer Gallery Reception at Webster’s Bookstore Cafe

Webster’s will feature the work of artist Leslie Dyer in a gallery reception from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

 

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash at the State Theatre

The State Theatre will feature two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham  Nash at 8:00 p.m. This event requires a ticket to attend. Check out their website for more information on how to purchase tickets: http://thestatetheatre.org/an-intimate-evening-of-songs-and-stories-with-graham-nash/

 

 

 

Richard Benninghoff performing magic

Magician Richard Benninghoff will be performing magic around town from 5 – 8 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Good Vibes at Schlow Library

Good Vibes will be playing at Schlow Library from 6 – 9 p.m., make sure to catch some of their great music!

 

 

 

 

Urban Fusion at Beaver Parking Garage

Urban Fusion is back for First Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Beaver Parking Garage!

 

 

 

 

Mike Rydock at First National Bank

Local musician Mike Rydock will be performing at First National Bank from 5 – 9 p.m.!

 

 

 

From Down the Road outside the Student Bookstore

The band From Down the Road will be performing outside the Student Bookstore from 5 – 9 p.m.!

 

 

 

 

BOGO on all cafe items at McLanahan’s

Buy one cafe item, get any cafe item free at McLanahan’s with your First Friday button!

 

Appalachian Outdoors Sale

Appalachian Outdoors will be staying open until 9:00 p.m. for their sale! They will be serving beer, wine and snacks and have a few games out including Giant Jenga and Basket Toss.

 

Free cookie at Jersey Mike’s

Receive a free cookie with any sub purchase when you mention First Friday at Jersey Mike’s Subs!

 

Sidewalk Sale Preview at Kitchen Kaboodle

Kitchen Kaboodle will be doing a preview of their sidewalk sale right outside of their store!

Sale Outside of Uncle Eli’s

Uncle Eli’s will be doing a sale on their posters and art prints as well as a card sale, buy 3 cards get 1 free!