Here are some highlights for August’s First Friday:
“Movie with Madden’s” at Sale Park -”Alice in Wonderland” (Tim Burton, 2010)
-Queen Theater crown will be on display at Sale Park, too
–and of course, art and live music in several locations!
Hope to see you downtown Friday evening!
Shopping and Entertainment*
1. The Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Original art by many local artists, Open til 10pm. Live music, 6:30 – 10, jazz – R.G. Watkins & Friends (Trent Hanna, Stephen Martin, Gerald Blackman, Randy Watkins), cash wine bar & free art activity! And, outside on the sidewalk, music by ContraDiction, and info about the upcoming Bark n Build! 822-0496
2. D&S Premier Art & Clocks, 208 N. Bryan Ave., 779-2211
3. Dixie Tire, 301 W Wm J Bryan Pkwy,. Check out the cars of the Bluebonnet Streetrodders car show, 6 – dark. 775-8473
4. Corner of Time Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 118 N. Bryan Ave., Antiques & a soda fountain. Pottery wheel throwing & wood carving demos, Valley Junction Band performs! 822-7400
5. Brazos Glassworks, 202b W. 26th St., Lampwork demos by Merry Makela. See what’s new & ask about upcoming classes 823-0325
6. Jim.n.i., Our Favorite Things, 202a W. 26th St., 823-8000
7. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar, 206 W. 26th St., 823-4837
8. Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., Featured artist this month Barbara German. Live music 6-8pm Joey McGee, , 8pm to 11pm, Midnight Express. 703-8514
9. Timeless Designs, 103 S Bryan. 823-1957
11. LaSalle Hotel, 120 S. Main St., in the lounge- live music. 822-2000
12. EarthArt, 209 S. Main St. Art, jewelry, clothing & handicraft of global community. 779-8208
13. Revolution Cafe & Bar, 211-b S. Main St., .Original art & always, live music- Puente, 10pm. 823-4044
15. Gloria Stephan Sale Park, 28th & Main St., “Movies with Madden’s”- come watch free movie, “Alice in Wonderland” (Tim Burton, 2010) –sponsored by Madden’s Casual Gourmet (check out their new food truck’s offerings!). Movie begins at dusk. Check out the refurbished Queen Theater crown- and learn more about the Queen’s renovations.
18. Southern Grace, Antiques & Almosts, 102 S. Main St. 822-7770
19. Forsyth Center Galleries (ACBV affiliate), 110 N. Main St. In North gallery, exhibit of contemporary glass and in south gallery “Summer Themed” glass and art from the Runyon Collection. Art activity for children. 845-9251
20. Heritage Menswear, 117 N. Main St., 822-6575
21. String & Horn Shop, 119 N. Main St., 779-8548
22. Catalena Hatters, 203 N. Main St., 822-4423 Come tour- newly remodeled!
23. Bling It On, 212 N. Main St., 779-3311
24. DeBord’s by Double J Saddlery, 201 E. 24th St . Check out Lucchese boots, purses, handtooled belts, saddles & tack. 822-4515
25. St. Vincent de Paul Resale, 300 N. Main St., 823-4369
26. James’ Studio 59, 318 N. Main St., 823-8562
*as usual, we try to make this list as accurate as possible. there may be some changes throughout the week.
And don’t forget about the great restaurants downtown-
A. Brauhaus Bavarian Restaurant, 107 N. Main 775-4014 Also open for lunch!
B. Caffe Capri, 222 N. Main St., 822-2675 Live music nearby outside- Sweet Strings on the Brazos
C. Casa Rodriguez, 300 N Bryan Ave., 779-0916 live music- mariachis!
D. Good Time Charley’s Grill Pub & Sports Theater, 201 S. Main St. 703-8922. Now Open!
E. LaSalle Café, 120 S. Main, 823-2233 live music!
F. The Lemon Wedge 308 N. Main St., 703-4052, live music!
G. Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse, 201 E. 24th St., 778-3900
H. Los Nortenos Mexican Cafe, 205 S. Main St., 779-7337
I. Madden’s Casual Gourmet, 202 N. Bryan St., 779-2558
J. Margie’s Grill & Bar, 320 N. Main St., 822-8422
K. Mr. G’s Pizzeria, 201 W. 26th St., 822-6747
L. Murphy’s Law, 107 N. Main St., 775-4014
M. Must Be Heaven, 100 S. Main St., 822-7722
N. Papa Perez Mexican Cuisine, 200 S. Main St., 775-7272
O. San Jose Mexican Restaurant, 414 N. Main St., 823-8157
P. Subway, 100 N. Main St., 823-3147
Q. Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., 703-8514
