First Friday receptions 9/2/16

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 new paintings by Judy Barks-Westrich. Also, space is available for acrylic workshops scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 and Oct. 3 and 4. All supplies are included in the fee of $175. No experience is needed.

38A N. Main St.,

(573) 450-2816

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will commemorate its move into a new location at 16 N. Spanish St. in downtown Cape Girardeau with a grand opening celebration from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Festivities will include a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m., wine and hors d'oeuvres, live music, a Champagne toast at 6:30 p.m., special prizes and a fun, interactive community project.

The Arts Council's annual Members Exhibit also will open today, showcasing the work of Arts Council members. Julia Thompson, director of Cape Girardeau's Parks and Recreation Department, will serve as this year's juror. Award announcements will be made at 6 p.m., before the Champagne toast.

16 N. Spanish St.,

(573) 334-9233

Bilderbach's Art Plaza

5 N. Main St.,

(573) 339-9510

DazSpell Creations

There are new products arriving, along with fun witch hats for Halloween, in-shop bath and beauty, and healing oils and salves. Local artists will be featured, and there will be gem jewelry and more. Cookies and freshly brewed herbal teas will be ready.

5 N. Main St.,

(573) 778-5781

Gallery of Inspiration

5 N. Main St.,

(573) 332-0050

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 assortment of Cape Girardeau County-area memorabilia. New items: 15-ounce mugs that can be personalized; a new book by Eddleman, "Perry County -- Reflections of the Past"; and 2017 calendars of Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Marble Hill, Missouri.

5 N. Main St.

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

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

Crisp Museum

"Estamos Aqui: We Are Here" will have an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. The exhibit features contemporary serigraphs by 40 artists who took an opportunity to learn a specialized silk-screen print technique from a collaborative Austin-based residency. Many of the artists are speaking from the Latino/Chicano perspective, and the resulting portfolio of prints expresses their celebrations, sorrows, challenges, popular culture and personal experiences.

518 S. Fountain St.,

(573) 651-2260

River Campus Art Gallery

A collection of artwork from the current art faculty at the University of Tennessee at Martin will be displayed. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, fibers, ceramic, sculpture and digital artwork. The opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.

(573) 651-2143

Catapult Creative House

612 Broadway,

(573) 651-2742

Free Spirit Studio/Indie House

A 10 percent discount will be offered tonight for anyone who finds the peacock feather in the three participating boutiques: Mother Earth, Free Spirit Studio and Brickwood Boutique. Sangria and infused water will be available.

605 Broadway,

(573) 979-0043

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

Visit with local author Emily Priddy from 6 to 8 p.m. She will be signing copies of her novel, "Greetings from Coldwater." The novel is set on historic Route 66 in the fictional town of Coldwater, New Mexico, and tells the story of a young woman who buys the dilapidated but historic Tumbleweed Motel from its longtime owner, a mysterious but kindly widow who is forced to retire after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. The 573 Food Truck also will be out back from 5 to 9 p.m.

536 Broadway,

(573) 339-1301

Chocolate Works

The shop will be open until 10 p.m.

411 Broadway,

(573) 803-1297

The Corner Grocery Store

439 Broadway,

(573) 335-3440

Cup 'n' Cork

Cup 'n' Cork will feature the artwork of L. Sue Kemp. Sue is a member of the Southwestern Watercolor Society and works in watermedia and collage. She paints for personal expression, to record her experiences and give life to her feelings and emotions.

11 S. Spanish St.,

(573) 651-5282

Glenn House

Jeffry Hawk will exhibit her pastel artwork at the Glenn House, with a feature on portraits from the film "Gone with the Wind."

325 S. Spanish St.,

(573) 335-3490

Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall will have an opening for the educational art exhibit "Faceoff: The Human Form from the Artists' Perspective." The exhibition, featuring artists both local and abroad, focuses on artistic depictions of the human face or figure. Each artist has provided a description of the technical process in his or her field.

102 N. Main St.

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

16 N. Spanish St.,

(573) 388-6752

Sloan + Themis

605 Broadway

(573) 200-6703

Lattitudes LLC

137 N. Main St.,

(916) 820-9086

The Library

10 S. Spanish St.,

(573) 335-2806

Minglewood Brewery

Firkin Friday: A firkin is a small cask and a unit of measurement, roughly a 9-gallon keg. It's also called a real ale because it is naturally carbonated in the serving container. A firkin gives the opportunity to take a great beer and add more ingredients, creating unique flavors and aromas. The brewery taps a cask ale with a mallet behind the bar at 4 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Enter your name with a firkin purchase for a chance to win a Minglewood T-shirt.

121 Broadway,

(573) 803-0524

Old Town Cape, Common Pleas Courthouse

Tunes at Twilight will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring Evan Webb and Adam Hellman. The two are part of a five-piece, hard-driving country band based in Southeast Missouri/Southern Illinois.

Pastimes Antiques

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

45 N. Main St.,

(573) 332-8882

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will be open until 8 p.m.

139 N. Main St.,

(573) 335-5683

The Tangled Yarn

521 Broadway,

(319) 350-8150

Yearning 4 Yarn

208 Independence St.,

(573) 579-7679

-- From staff reports