Fairfield First Friday Celebrates Local Talent with Open Mic in Central Park
Join Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk on September 2nd from 6-10:00 pm, in Central Park to enjoy live music!
You will be entertained by a variety of local Open Mic talent. Kicking off the evening will be Nate Littrel followed by, Mindy Ihrke, Kinzley Dunkin, Leesa Rose, The Ghee Club, Amazing Wes Brown, Christian Brown, Jim Comey, Emily & Lore, Averli, Hillbilly Jake, Electric Brandy, Doug Marshall and then, closing out the evening will be a performance by local band Kongju!
We still have a few spots open, if you would like to sign up for a spot, please contact us at 641 233 8883 or fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com to get signed up for one of these limited spots.
Many of the local galleries and shops will be open, a few are listed below:
Carnegie Historical Museum 112 S. Court St. Heritage Farms of Jefferson County. Open 6-9pm. The Carnegie Historical Museum will be highlighting one Heritage Farm per month. Heritage Farms are those which have been in the same family for 150 years of more. Jefferson County has fourteen farms which have received this recognition. The museum has established a special exhibit case so that each family, in rotation, will have the opportunity to share their story and display their special artifacts. Each Heritage Farm will have their display for a one-month time period and the following month’s First Friday will feature the next honored farm family. Jack and Mary Fish (Shafer) family coming in for the Century Farm for the month for September.
Fairfield Art Association (Inside the Civic Center)- Fairfield Art Association will open exhibit with Reception:"SELECTIONS FROM FAA PERMANENT COLLECTION". Includes artists Maurcio Lasansky, Arthur Benoit, Anne Hovey, Ray Frederick, Stan Hess and M.J. Kitzman. Main Gallery in FA&CC-6-8:30 PM. SILENT AUCTION BIDDING on "WINDOWS" Downtown Art Installation, ENDS this night at 8:30 PM. Bid sheets in Main Gallery at FA&CC. FINAL "VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE" Window also this night. HALLWAY GALLERY features FAA Member Jane Shank. SALES GALLERY - new works.
ICON Gallery- 58 N. Main St. ICON Main Gallery: Modern Japanese Prints, Mid-20th century to the present. Hudson Collection Gallery: Anonymous Shiva Linga paintings, Tantra paintings. Tantra inspired work by Charlotte Cain. First Friday hours:6:30 - 10:00pm
SOMM Wines- 102 E. Briggs Ave. -SOMM Wines will be pouring our monthly First Friday Wine Tasting from 5-8pm. Cost is $20/person. Come for a taste. Stay for a glass. Cheeses and charcuterie also available.
There will be food vendors, lawn games, artists, crafters and more! Grab your lawn chairs and come spend the evening in Central Park.
Thank you to our sponsors for this event! Washington State Bank, The City of Fairfield and KMCD/Classic 96!
Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk has grown to become Fairfield’s signature cultural event. Each month, the Art Walk celebrates creativity, culture and community and supports the arts in all forms, bringing diverse groups together to express their creativity and passion for the arts. Whether you enjoy touring art galleries, tasting incredible foods, watching wonderful performances, every 1st Friday fills the air with magic and fun for all.