Mt. Airy First Friday!

Focus on Local

Discover Mt. Airy this week at First Friday!

November 2nd, 2007

This Friday is the First Friday of the month, and that means it's time for Mt. Airy First Friday! Below are details of some of the events planned (Click the links for more details). Be sure and come out to show your support for local businesses. This First Friday promises to be an exciting one.

November's main event is a new one called Focus on Local. The event showcases all the local stores, restaurants, services, arts and food that make Mt. Airy such a wonderful place to live.Mt. Airy

Focus on Local Month November 1st - 30th


Mt. Airy First Friday Events:

Amoeba Art Shop7174 Germantown Avenue215 242-45686pm - 9pmLocal artist Mira Elwell shows her mixed media collage assemblages at Amoeba Art Shop. Mira works at Big Blue Marble Bookstore. The show runs from November 2nd -30th. Opening reception Friday, November 2nd 6-9pm, in conjunction with Mt. Airy First Friday. Click here for more information

Artista 7151 1/2 Germantown Avenue215-248-2450 6pm - 8:30pmArtista will host a trunk show on Friday November 2, from 5-8 p.m., Tom Leonard, children's book illustrator, will be on hand for a book signing, along with Maribel Beas who will be showing her line OF Renattoni's children's clothing designs. The show will continue through Saturday, November 3, from ll a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can see Renatonni's exciting new creations!

Eye Institute of Mt. Airy7145 Germantown Avenue215 248-60405:00-8:30pmCome in for a free vision screening and discounts on select frames and refreshments.

InFusion Coffee & Tea Gallery7133 Germantown Avenue215-248-17185pm-8pmMount Airy First Friday at InFusion Photographer Jack Souder brings 360-degree views of both Mt. Airy street life and nearby Wissahickon Creek wildlife to InFusion - A Coffee & Tea Gallery. Artist reception on Friday, November 2nd, 7pm - 9pm includes live performance by saxophonist Lynn Riley. Exhibit runs all month.

Jean Jacques Gallery7118 Germantown Avenue215-248-54406pm-9pmJean - Jacques Gallery hosts Local artist Devin Taylor of Saffron Creations, Devin is a Germantown based jewelry maker. Her work is inspired by nature and features handwrought silver. The work is lovely and delicate. Come meet the artist and see some of her newest work as well as the work of several other local artists.Several new lines are in the store as well including new cards,The beginnings of our holiday items, the beginnings of our new Judaica section and several other surprises. They'll also be a buffet of local foods and gin cocktails made with gin distilled in Philadelphia.

One Salon and Boutique7119 Germantown Avenue215-242-01136pm-8:30pm Featuring local designers Alaina G. with contemporary sterling silver jewelery , and Jayma Designs with unique t-shirts for men women and kids. At 7 pm let our stylists show you why hair extensions are the newest fashion accessory. Enjoy some wine and cheese while you shop! Book an appointment tonight to receive 15% that service

Rockstar Gallery20 E Mt Airy ave610-551-48046pm-9pmRockStar Gallery is a place where you will find crystal and mineral specimens from all over the world as well as local artists jewelry creations and other treasures.RockStar is a place for those who are a part of the growing holistic healing and metaphysical community and those who are interested in what holistic living is all about. Ancient ways for modern life is what we feel we offer. Workshops and classes are given by a variety of people within the community on topics that range from Crystal Healing, understanding the Mayan calendar and Time, to working with Angels and much more! All focused on helping people learn about a variety of ways to connect, or re-connect with themselves, each other and the earth. Come and share space while finding quality healing and life tools and people! November's First Friday $1 grab bag special at RockStar Kids of all ages come and see how many crystals you can fit into a pouch for $1! We have a variety to choose from and look forward to seeing how creative Mt. Airy is in creating a crystal pouch. So come and dig your hands into many colors and textures and see how many treasures you can fit in your pouch to take home!

Rothe Florists7148 Germantown Ave.215-247-0832hours: 6pm - 8:30pmFabulous Fall SALE ! For November First Friday, EVERYTHING FALL is on SALE - 50% off...just on First Friday! Now is the perfect time to get a few fall decorations for your home or office and still enjoy them through November. We also have some LOCALLY MADE wreaths and designs for you to enjoy. While you're here, have a cup of warm Cider and a treat on us! Be sure to sample a Chocolate Covered Pretzel from Asher's Chocolates before you go! See you this Friday for Mt. Airy First Friday!

Sedgwick Theater Gallery7137 Germantown Ave.215. 248-9560hours: 6-9 p.m.The Sedgwick Gallery hosts the exhibition, Pushing the Boundaries: Quilts by Q2Q2 is a group that have been gathering since 1999 to share quilt-making and community with one another. Based in Northwest Philadelphia, they create finished pieces that are stunningly beautiful and inspiringa powerful tribute to the meaning working together. Together they explore art in forms that none of them would create alone, thereby pushing the boundaries of their textile art.The exhibition will open on Friday, November 2, with an Artists Reception, 6-9 p.m. and continue on Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Soles - A Shoe Experience6817 Germantown Avenue215 844-1135Come Celebrate us Winning Fox Philly's Hot ListSOLES, A shoe experience Shoes will host Blue Sole , The winner of the Fox29 Hotlist for Best Men's Shoes for a night of men's shoes at SOLES, A shoe experience. Spirits and light fare served.6-9PM

Tesserae Studio Gallery6780 Germantown Avenue215 848-21106pm-9pmTesserae will be hosting Tiles at Tesserae: A Show of Tiles and Mosaics Made by Local ArtistsOpening Wine and Cheese Reception- November 2nd 6-9 PMNovember 3rd 12-5November 4th 12-5Our featured artists include:Sharon BartmannMarci SnyderLeigh Ann ParenteJessica Liddell

Video Library of Mt. Airy7141 Germantown Avenue215 247-30208pm-10pmSpecial for FF-- 6-11 p.m. Large ice cream cone for the price of a small oneMovie of the weekend at the Little Theater: Friday/Saturday, November 2 & 3, 8 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 7 p.m. TALK TO ME (2 hours) Don Cheadles moving portrayal of D. C. disc jockey Petey Green, who attracted a large radio audience in the turbulent 1960s not only for his music but also for his frank talk about issues of race and power.

What A Girl Wants & a Guy needs7125 Germantown Avenue215 247-93386pm-9pmPlease join What A Girl Wants (& a guy needs) in our CELEBRATION for winning THE BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 2007 !!!!!We are featuring our very own LOCAL Mt. Airy Artist, Ariell, and her beautiful hand-painted T-shirts . Just wait until you see the new handbags and headbands that have arrived-AMAZING! Please join us from 6-9 pm to enjoy our LOCAL musicians, once again making Mt. Airy sound sweet!!

Construction work has begun on Germantown Avenue. Please support your local Businesses!The major construction has begun on Germantown Avenue. The project will go from Mermaid lane to Nipping street and is set go until next fall. The reconstruction of the avenue is needed but will impact the businesses on those and surrounding blocks. For more information on the construction please go to Save the Ave.org At this time there will be no road closings until mid January. The work is being done during weekdays with no work scheduled for weekends or evenings. Even though the work has just begun the businesses on the avenue have already begun to feel the effects. Please come out and support your local businesses to ensure that they make it through the construction period.Help keep Mt. Airy unique.Thank you.

Just look for the Brand New Mt. Airy First Friday Flags. The flags are yellow and black and will be easy to spot this Friday.Please come join us for a fun night out and Thank you for supporting your local businesses!!!
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