Journal Staff
Below is a partial lineup of activities, visual arts and live music scheduled for the First Friday cultural walkabout Aug. 3 in downtown Sarnia.
Many shops other than those listed below are open till 9 p.m.
Parking downtown is free after 6 p.m. on the street, parking lots and at Bayside Centre.
JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY - 147 Lochiel St. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Opening of painting exhibition, John Kissick: The Boom Bits. Artist will be present. Also the larger-than-life sculptures and entwined drawing of Jamie Angelopoulos.
ARTOPIA GALLERY & FRAMING - 188 Christina St N – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Back by popular demand, Lynn Eves of the Bluewater Center for Raptor Rehabilitation brings a variety of "bird friends." Canvas handed out to create your favourite birds, which will be sold at October's First Friday. All proceeds to the Centre.
COFFEE CULTURE - 130 Lochiel St. – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Live music.
THEMPTATIONS - Hemp Goods and Culture Shop - 180 Christina St. N. - Featuring artist Mic Vilhan till 9 p.m.
CHEEKY MONKEY - 130 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Very special performance by Sarnia-Lambton singer-songwriter Emm Gryner. New original art show & sale “Escape” by Bill Walters.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8 p.m. to midnight - Music and dancing with the Borderlite Trio.
UPS N’ DOWNS - 226 Front St N - 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. – featuring live music with Bil Eldridge.
LAWRENCE HOUSE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS - 127 Christina St. S – Opening of "Artisans on the Lawn," which will continue on Saturday. Music starts 5:30 p.m. with Sherry Abram, continues with Blackmore and Blackmore from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Member’s art exhibition 5:30 – 9 p.m.
VANILLA BEAN - 138 Cromwell St. - Live entertainment 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with vocalist/guitarist Hazel Pretty.
REFINED FOOL - 137 Davis St - Caitlyn Jean exhibits new body of abstract paintings that explore the cyclical nature of life.
COME UNITY - 123 Christina St. N. - More than 15 local artists and artisans featured, extended hours, 10 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Wall art, stained glass, soy candles, crystal lamps, etc.
CAFE YOGA: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - "Into The Woods” art exhibition by Tara Dimuzio. Live piano & guitar with Andrea Max.
SILHOUETTES - 125 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live Mannequins in the windows.
COWBOYS & INDIANS - 121 Christina St. N - Open till 9 p.m. with beadwork demonstration by Anishinaabekwe artist Tawny Daws.
BAD DOG SARNIA - 229 Christina St N – 8 p.m. to midnight, live entertainment by Bren Dubé.