First Friday March
March 2, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relax. Play. Shop. Stay.
Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music and entertainment, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there’s free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants. Visit FirstFridayStateCollege.com for all the details.
Start your St. Patrick’s Celebration early by joining the Central PA Dance Workshop for an Irish Dance Workshop. Socks or bare feet dancing only, $15 Admission, $10/Students, and $8/CPDW Students. Please note: this workshop will be held in room 325 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6-7 p.m. No prior experience necessary!
The State Theatre will be hosting a Reception for March Lobby artist Deb Zucco, as well as hosting entertainment by Marcelyn Lebovitz, a classically trained opera singer. Their Spring movie Schedule has just been released, and staff will be providing movie lists, free popcorn, and even some BOGO movie passes!
Stop in at Webster’s to participate in collaborative collage art during Art Night, a fundraiser for Akiuk Memorial School in Alaska, to help their schools purchase art supplies for after-school programs. $5-10 donation, and check out Artist of the Month Nancy Hamilton too! 5-8 p.m.
Drop in at the Woskob Gallery at the Penn State Downtown Theatre for a MAKE/STUFF workshop led by the Penn State School of Visual Arts Art Education Students! While you’re there, check out the “Pedestrian Rules” exhibition, 5-8 p.m.
The Expect More Store presents the work of local artist Harriet M. Rosenberg during First Friday! Stop by to view her original paper cuts and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Art Alliance Gallery Downtown is showing “My Life With Mary Margaret,” insightful photographs of a curious relationship. An exhibit by Paul Ruby. Reception: Mar 2 5:30pm – 8pm
