Journal Staff
Organizers of First Friday say there will be loads of live music, art, food and drinks to suit any age and palate — whatever the weather holds on Nov. 1.
Downtown street and lot parking is free, and bicycles racks are available
Below are some of the events planned for the next downtown cultural walkabout:
JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY - 147 Lochiel St – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Savour the painting Chill November by Tom Thomson. Other exhibitions include Slipstream and Siphonophora by Jenn E. Norton
COFFEE CULTURE - 130 Lochiel St. – 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. - Live music with Cailey and the Giant.
ARTOPIA GALLERY & FRAMING - 188 Christina St. N. – 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. - Original art by John Lightfoot, Carol Finkbeiner Thomas, Shane Norrie, Mary Philpott, Natalie Provost, and Ariel Lyons. Gift ideas and framing.
THESTORY - 179 Christina St. N. – 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Art Jam and live art raffle. Purchase art and support local artists.
PARALLEL JUNCTION - 176 Christina St. N. - Featuring more than 40 artists and artisans.
PETITE A LA CARTE - 170 Christina Street N. - Art by Bill Walters, Lynne Brogden and Chantal Simon.
W. LAWTON GALLERY (located behind Imperial Theatre Box Office by The Capitol Bar) 168 Christina St. N – 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. "All the World's a Stage" photos by students, graduates and instructors of the Lambton College Photography Program. Meet the artists.
DOWNTOWN MARKET - 140 Christina St. N. – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. - Live music on tap.
CHEEKY MONKEY - 130 Christina St. N. – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Big Highway playing classic rock. 'Solstice" art show by Bill Walters.
THE ISO INTERNATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - 143 Christina St. N. – 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Take in live music at the new location. Art exhibit & sale by Group of 6 + 1
COWBOYS & INDIANS - 121 Christina St. N. - Open till 9 p.m. - Works by Local First Nations Artists.
THE LAWRENCE HOUSE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS - 127 Christina St. S. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A retrospective exhibition and solo show opens by landscape painter Allison Robichaud, called No Glitz, Only Impressions. Also, Black & White, Shades of Gray and/or a Splash of Colour is a show by members. Vote for People's Choice Award.
RIVER BANK & CO. - 172 Front St. N. – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Live Music by Tom Gravelle, starting at 7 p.m. Also, curated prints by Peach & Clementine.
ONE TOOTH - 155 Front St. N. – 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Featuring The 4 Friends, who create one-of-a-kind mittens, with proceeds to Community Living.
INNER CALM COUNSELLING - 155 Front St. - Unit 108 – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Art by Remy Leigh of Northern Collegiate.
CAFE YOGA: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Open House, featuring painting exhibit by John LaCroix. Also, live music with Cheryl LaCroix & Guests
CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH - 220 George St - 8 p.m. Phantom of The Opera, screening of the silent film with pipe organ accompaniment. Advance tickets, $20, available at Cheeky Monkey.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8 p.m. to midnight. Music and dancing with Jules and Co.
INSIGNIA HOTEL - 283 Christina St N - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. the Chris Molyneaux Trio plays the Legacy Dining Room.
THE TIN FIDDLER - 146 Christina St. N. - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. A Boozy Bash Costume Contest with live music by Josiah Tobey and Dream Seer. No cover.
UPS N’ DOWNS - 226 Front St N - 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live music with Ainsworth & Young.
BLUE LINE PUB & LOUNGE - 180 Front St. N. - Live music starts at 7 p.m.
REV-EL-REE NIGHTS - 148 Front St. - Hayden Mellon from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; DJ Diskreet from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. Doors open 7 p.m. $3.00 cover charge after 9 p.m.
REFINED FOOL BREWING CO. - 137 Davis St - Joanne Morris presents CAVE ART - paintings inspired by the primitive rock art renderings in caves.