First Friday receptions 6/3/16

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The Arts Council will host "Subliminal: Hidden Message," a national juried exhibition presented by The Bank of Missouri. It will feature a variety of media including painting, digital art, printmaking and sculpture. Ali Cavanaugh, an internationally represented "modern fresco" artist, served as the exhibit juror. Award winners will be announced at 6 p.m. New works by the Visual Arts Cooperative also will be on display in the Jean Chapman Gallery. Window exhibitors for June include Visual Arts Cooperative artists Larry Braun and Melissa Whitaker.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

Artisan Gifts features artisan-made jewelry, ornaments, pottery and a variety of fine crafts. Porcelain jewelry by Linda Bohnsack will be on display.

821A Broadway, (573) 270-2931

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will feature Karen Broemmelsick, who grew up in Cape Girardeau. She is an artist and photographer of dogs, horses and nature. Some of her drawings of animals will be showcased, as will work by Judy Barks-Westrich.

38A N. Main St., (573) 450-2816

Bilderbach's Art Plaza

5 N. Main St., (573) 339-9510

DazSpell Creations

Bring four-legged friends in to get a cool bit of water and a treat. Lots of new dog clothes made by local artisan Cheryl Clover are in stock. There also will be sweet treats and a spotlight tea/tisane for the humans. As always, DazSpell will have bath and beauty products, spirit dolls, dream catchers, healing salves, natural insect repellent and more. Meet the talented artists who create Women's Art, Verse Photography, jewelry, handbags, sleep masks, tea wallets and more.

5 N. Main St., (573) 778-5781

Gallery of Inspiration

The Gallery of Inspiration will continue its silent auction.

5 N. Main St., (573) 332-0050

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

The Painted Wren Art Gallery is owned and managed by Aaron Horrell, an artist from rural Chaffee, Missouri, who is working on a series of works called "BARBARON Minis" with co-artist Barb Bailey. The minis are transferred back and forth between the two artists, who independently paint on them with the freedom of painting over what the other has painted. A mini is "finished" when the artists agree to stop painting on it. Visitors to the Painted Wren Art Gallery can donate $1 and paint for a minute on a large painting. All donations and the completed painting will go to Easter Seals Midwest.

223 S. Plaza Way, (573) 579-1000

Westray Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display. New drawings and sandstone coasters are available. The studio also can personalize items with customers' favorite photos. Stop by and check out the wide assortment of Cape Girardeau County-area memorabilia. New items: 15-ounce mugs that can be personalized and a new book by Eddleman, "Perry County -- Reflections of the Past."

5 N. Main St.

Crisp Museum

An exhibition of paintings by Daven Anderson portraying the diversity of life living on or near rivers and bays, as well as the industry that depends on navigable waters. Depicted are waterway users and inhabitants, shipping and barging scenes, urban and industrial landscapes and waterway wildlife. Transition Spaces 16.2 features photographer Larry Braun.

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-2260

River Campus Art Gallery

The River Campus Art Gallery will feature a BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-5901

Dobbins Hallway Gallery

Two exhibits will be featured: Joni Hand will exhibit collage pieces in "A Pilgrimage," and student artists will display "Summer in the Studios."

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-2274

Catapult Creative House

Lauren Bishop Art will create pet caricatures for $5 each.

612 Broadway, (573) 651-2742

Free Spirit Studio/Indie House

Free Spirit Studio will have a water station for four-legged friends, and Sangria and sweet treats for two-legged friends. Watkins Wildlife Rehab and Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary will be there with lots of information on how to help animals who are wounded or need forever homes. The Hula Hoop Girls will perform in front of the studio, too.

605 Broadway (573) 979-0043

The Gallery

13 S. Spanish St.

Galerie 109

Join Galerie 109 for its Architects as Artists series featuring Montana-based architect Gene Trotter. This unique showing of vintage art features landscapes, experiments in cubism and still life and midcentury architectural renderings of homes and buildings. His work dates from the 1930s and will be available for purchase.

109 N. Main St., (573) 332-1339

Annie Laurie's Antiques and Mother Earth by Annie Laurie's

Artwork by Miranda Taylor will be displayed. She is an artist who specializes in drawing with pencil and colored pencil. Her work process begins with a photograph of a loved one, be it a person or pet, and she then sketches a draft on which she and her clients collaborate to create the perfect portrait. She will be there to answer any questions you may have.

536 Broadway, (573) 339-1301

Broadway Biergarten

818 Broadway, (573) 335-2337

Chocolate Works

The shop will be open until 10 p.m. and will have free samples.

411 Broadway, (573) 803-1297

The Corner Grocery Store

Come in to taste new chocolates, including chocolate-covered bacon and grapes.

439 Broadway, (573) 335-3440

Cup 'n' Cork

Cup 'n' Cork will have artwork on the walls by Matthew Jones. Music will be provided by Chuck Kellison, and Michael Ignacio will be signing copies of his book.

11 S. Spanish St., (573) 651-5282

Yoga East Healing Arts Studio

Yoga East is back to First Fridays with "Sole to Soul" expressive dance with Mary Penzel. She will lead a 15- to 20-minute short session of guided expressive dance every 30 minutes from 6 to 8 p.m. A Down Dog Water Station will be outside for pets.

827 Broadway, (573) 388-7272

Glenn House

The Glenn House will feature artwork by local artist Helen Towner, a member of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and the Vision Arts Cooperative. She will feature drawings, paintings and jewelry created during a residency at Penland School of Crafts.

325 S. Spanish St., (573) 335-3490

Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall will open a brand-new exhibit on loan from the Missouri State Archives titled "Blueprints for Democracy: Public Architecture in Missouri."

102 N. Main St.

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

Studio students will be outside doing surprise street performances and there will be dog treats available. A costume contest for dogs will be held. The contest will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 20 N. Main St. Awards will be announced at 7 p.m. at the Block Pawty Blow Out.

20 N. Main St., (573) 388-6752

Tunes at Twilight

Old Town Cape will present Tunes at Twilight with Nick Schnelbelen. Dogs are always welcome to enjoy the free outdoor concert.

Common Pleas Courthouse lawn

Mississippi Mutts

A grand opening party will be held with a free pet photo booth by Cape LaCroix Apartments, along with a Humane Society adoption event, grilled hot dogs on the patio, Brickhouse Soaps pet products in the Broadway loft, tours of the loft, product samples and goody bags.

609 Broadway, (573) 335-6888

Sloan + Themis

Sloan + Themis will be open to the public -- check out its workspace and designs and enjoy light refreshments!

605 Broadway (573) 200-6703

Lattitudes LLC

137 N. Main St., (916) 820-9086

The Library Bar

10 S. Spanish St., (573) 335-2806

Minglewood Brewery

121 Broadway, (573) 803-0524

Pastimes Antiques

Pastimes Antiques will be open late for First Friday. Come in to see all the different vintage items in various booths.

45 N. Main St., (573) 332-8882

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

139 N. Main St., (573) 335-5683

The Tangled Yarn

Mississippi Mutts treats and water dishes will be available inside and out. There will be a sale on yarn and there will be human treats and drinks also.

521 Broadway, (319) 350-8150

Yearning 4 Yarn

A Block Pawty Blow Out will be held in the Brick Street Studio parking lot. Mac the Pitbull will kick off the "pawty." Proceeds from the event will benefit Mac's Mission. Abram the Painting Rottweiler will leave pet paw paintings. Children are welcome to join the painting. EPIC Pals will be on hand, and Dawn Melka will have animal artwork. Author Sharon Bebout-Carr will have books available. Watkins Wildlife Rehab will be there, too.

208 Independence St., (573) 579-7679

-- From staff reports