GORGEOUS WASHINGTON STREET ASSOCIATION

P. O. Box 3179, Binghamton, NY 13902 ----For Immediate Release: August 3, 2012 Event, Binghamton, NY

Longtime Venue Celebrates Grand Opening on Artists Row & 10th Anniversary Among Highlights of Next First Friday Art Walk - AUGUST 3
Summer in the city on First Friday in Binghamton, NY, means artwalking, stopping FIRST on Artists Row on State Street in downtown on August 3. Start at Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery (204 State St., 1st Fl., Artists Row, between Henry and Lewis Streets), a longtime First Friday venue since the events inception in 2004 and one of several locations on the block-long Artists Row. Salatis hosting a grand opening celebration of his new gallery location, featuring an exhibit titled Passing Over of Spirits - Native American Images. These large paintings, completed by Orazio Salati in the early 1990s, depict a Native American massacre and represent illustrations from the international read book, A Tribe Returned. Other artwork by Salati will also be on exhibit (Thru August 2012). While on Artists Row, check out other First Friday venues with art shows, music, dining and more, all located a few steps from each other within this one city block. These venues include: Community Options, The Connelly Gallery, Cooperative Gallery, Merlins, Sophia, Sophia Studio, and Susan Jablon Mosaics, plus Burger Mondays Bar & Grille (23 Henry St./corner State St.). As you continue artwalking on First Friday, be sure to catch the 10th Anniversary celebration at Orion Beauty and Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.) with featured artist Santana Bickham and artisans Niki and Alexa Reynolds, abstract/surrealistic art. Also on display at Orion artworks by: Angela Cook, JoAnna Elizabeth Bock, Dani Naylor, and Douglas Bogart (Thru August 2012). This First Friday Art Walk, sponsored by M&T Bank and presented by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association (GWSA), will feature 29 locations in Binghamton, downtown, west side, and south side, and open August 3 from 6-9 PM, unless noted otherwise. Also, theres free trolley rides and historic tours (on the trolley). On STATE Street: **Community Options Inc. (182-184 State St.): Frank 'Frankie Picasso' Feitsma: Abstract Art; Carol Lanois: Art Vases; Patrick Brown: Photography. **The Connelly Gallery (205 State St, Artists Row): Exhibit: Collection of Sporting Prints by Various Artists (Thru August 2012). Free verbal appraisals of personal property by certified appraiser, 6-9 PM. Special Event/ Fundraiser for local family of Gary Lescault & help raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury & Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). (Weekdays, 11-5, or by appointment.) **Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State St., Artists Row): Kathryn Niles: A Few Favorite Things - Drawings plus several pieces from other artists (Thru August 2012). (Gallery: First Friday, 3-9 PM, Fri., 3-6, Sat., 12-4. Third Thursday on Aug. 16, 7 PM.) Info: www.cooperativegallery.com. **Merlins (201 State St., Artists Row): Digital/B&W Photography by Sara Elizabeth (Thru August 2012). Music by Cast of Thousand Band/Toy Box Trophies - Danceable Classic Rock, 7:30-11 PM. Website: www.201merlins.com. **Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery (204 State St., 1st Fl., Artists Row): See listing above. Website: www.oraziosalati.com. **Sophia Sophia Studio (205 State St., 2nd. Fl., Artists Row): Grand Opening continues featuring works by artist Sophia Maris Readling: Self Portraits, Jewelry and more. (Located above The Connelly Gallery in the back gallery space.) Artist website: www.sophiamaris.com. **Susan Jablon Mosaics (199 State St., Artists Row): The Amazing Work of Emily Jablon: Mosaics - Newest Mosaic Work on First Friday, 6-9 PM. Info: www.SusanJablon.com.

- Page 2 On GORGEOUS WASHINGTON & S. WASHINGTON Street: **Garland Gallery (116 Gorgeous Washington St.): First Friday Sale, 30% Off Everything on the Walls. Music by the Sultry tunes of Pat Raube, 6-9 PM. Also, Rude and Bold Information Table. Website: www.garlandgallery.com. **Orion Beauty and Balance (118 Gorgeous Washington St.): See listing on page 1. Website: www.OrionBeautyandBalance.com. **Whole In The Wall Restaurant (43 S. Washington St., south side): Featured Artist Shannon Weed, aka Joppakat: Pathways in Color and Form - Oils, Acrylics & Photographs (Thru Aug. 2012). Patio open for outdoor dining, weather permitting; lunch and dinner from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. Info: www.wholeinthewall.com. On COURT Street: **Imagicka (75 Court St.): Reiki, 10-Minute Chair Massage and Tarot ($10 for 10 minutes)! Website: www.imagicka.com. **JungleScience (33 Court St., 2nd Fl.): Exhibit: Aaron Sheldon: "Small Talk" - Printmaking and Sculpture Installation. Info: www.junglescince.com. **Parlor City Trolley from Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): Historic Tours at 6, 7 and 8 PM with Carol Hawley from PAST. Trolley circulates along a route until 9 PM; riders can get on or off at any time, free. **PAST/Preservation Association of Southern Tier (89 Court St., corner Chenango St., Perry Bldg.): Featured Artist/Exhibit, tba. Info: www.pastny.org. **Phelps Mansion Museum (191 Court St.): Exhibit Extended: Display of 1870 Vintage Woodworking Tools including those used to build the decorative woodwork in the Phelps Mansion. Main floor open on First Friday for viewing decorative woodwork. Music by Pianist Helen Harendza & Mezzo-Soprano Jill Weston, performing throughout the evening with a variety of music. (First Friday, 5:30-8:30 PM.) Website: www.phelpsmansion.org. **River Read Books (5 Court St.): Rich Henry: Paintings (Thru Aug. 2012). Music by Jeff Guevin & Jesse Bennett, cool jazz. Website: www.riverreadbooks.com. **Victor Lay at Uptown Style & Spa (26 Court St.): Victor Lay: "Debutantes Encore" - Color Pencil Realism & Oil Pastels (Thru Sep. 2012). On CHENANGO Street: **Little Venice Restaurant (111 Chenango St.): Binghamtons original Art Gallery: Over 150 signed paintings on display. Stop in to cool off with some of our outstanding Artisan Gelato!! (Open every Friday until 11 PM.) Website: www.LittleVeniceRestaurant.com. On COLLIER Street: **Grand Royale Hotel (79 Collier St.): Visit Our Bar, "The Mayor's Lounge" featuring drink specials from 5-10 PM. On FRONT Street: **Pacheco Gallery (86 Front St.): Dr. Jose M. Pacheco: Lifes Works - Acrylic Paintings (Open Aug. 3, 6-9 PM). **Roberson Museum & Science Center (30 Front St.): Exhibit: Armondo Dellasanta Remembered, Wurts & Sawtelle Galleries (2nd Fl.). Website: www.roberson.org. On HENRY Street: **Burger Mondays Bar & Grille (23 Henry St., corner State St.): Lauren Heslin: Abstract Canvas Paintings, Unique, Hand-Painted Chairs in different prints & Other Custom-Painted Creations. Display includes: Beautiful custom-painted Children's Rocking Chairs, Wall Art, Furniture Restoration & Gifts for all occasions. Meet Lauren on First Friday from 6-9. Gourmet Burger Bistro & Full Bar, open for Lunch & Dinner (M-Sat.). On LEWIS Street: **The Goldsmith (31 Lewis St., corner Chenango St., The Kilmer Bldg.): Jewelry by Thistle and Bee: Collection of Fine Sterling silver jewelry. (First Friday Reception, 6-9 PM; free event!) Website: www.thegoldsmith.com. **Touche` (31 Lewis St., The Kilmer Bldg.): Jewelry by Trollbeads! Choose from hundreds of handmade glass and Sterling silver beads to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. (Open First Friday to 9 PM; free event.)

- Page 3 On MAIN Street (West Side): **The Bundy Museum of History & Art (129 Main St., west side): Victor Lay: "Jimi & Me - Tribute Art to Jimi Hendrix" - Paintings, Drawings: Color Pencil Realism & Oil Pastels. (First Friday Opening Reception, 6-9 PM. Exhibit thru Sep. 1, 2012. Admission to The Bundy Art Gallery always FREE. Tue.-Sat., 11-5). Website: www.bundymuseum.org. On PINE Street: **Tranquil Bar & Bistro (36 Pine St., corner Fayette St.): Matt Gregory: "One Sweet World" - Photography (Thru Aug. 2012). First Fridays Dinner Hours, 5 PM-12 AM. Info: www.Tranquilbarandbistro.com. On PROSPECT Avenue: **The Art Mission & Theater (61 Prospect Ave., off Lewis St.): Gallery: Katie Kanazawich: A Life in Photographs (Thru Sep. 2012). Theater: Independent Films. Info: http://artmission.org. On WATER Street: **Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center (225 Water St.): Music by Unison, Freddy & Alex Mendoz, from 7-10 PM, River Bistro Lounge. **Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St., corner Henry St.): Featured Artist: Bernadette Meier: Happy Accidents Places in Ink & Watercolor (Thru Aug. 2012). Music by Ayana D. Project in Lounge from 9 PM-12 AM, performing Top 40 Hits & Originals. (Cafe open until 11 PM for dining; cocktail lounge from 5 PM to 1 AM.) Info: www.lostdogcafe.net. The First Friday schedule is subject to change without notice. The trolley during the August 3 First Friday Art Walk is underwritten by the Gorgeous Washington Street Association. For more information on August 3 First Friday, contact Nicole Howard (Interim Chair of Gorgeous Washington Street Association) at Lost Dog Cafe, 771-6063, or visit GWSAs website at: www.gorgeouswashington.com. -30-