First Friday receptions 8/06/09

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will feature Judy Barks-Westrich with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St.; 651-4464

Edward Bernard Gallery

Edward Bernard Gallery will be presenting new blown-glass bowls by Paul Harrie and sculptural bottles from the "Ombilico" Series by Victor Chiarizi of Fairview, N.C. The reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m.

107 West Drive, Suite D; 332-7733

Garden Gallery

"Scrabble Tile" pendants and an opportunity to make or paint bowls for the Empty Bowls project. Reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

835 Broadway; 332-7123

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

Kelly Hughes' caterpillar illustrations will be on display along with art from students attending the Art Academy at Southeast Missouri State University. The Arts Coop will have new works as well. Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

Black Door Gallery

This Feminine Perspective will have 34 different art displays. Open from 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring artist such as Elizabeth Thomas, Judy Barks-Westrich, Barbi Myers and many more.

124 S. Spanish St.; 225-7734

Crisp Museum, River Campus

"Equity: Selections from the Permanent Collection" includes works by 23 artists from the Crisp Museum's permanent collection.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2143

WESTRAY/Cat Ranch Art Guild

Jewelry maker Carol Poole will be the featured artist at the First Friday. Also featured will be paintings by Elane Moonier, whose work is primarily oil paintings, landscape, floral and some with a southwest flavor, The Friday night reception will also feature the art work of other artists who are members of The Cat Ranch Art Guild, which is based in Marble Hill, Mo. Hours for the reception are 6 to 9 p.m.

1930B Broadway; 573-238-2334

Annie Laurie's Antiques

From 5 to 10 p.m., there will be on site massages by licensed massage therapist Amanda Lemonds. Also there will be refreshments and new antique displays.

536 Broadway; 339-1301

Mollie's Cafe

Wine tastings and colorful work from Craig Thomas.

11 S. Spanish St.; 339-1661