First Friday Receptions 9/4/15

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

A reception will be held for members who participated in the third annual Members Exhibit. It features exhibits in the Lorimier Gallery and Gallery 100.

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

Jean A. Chapman Gallery

The Visual Arts Cooperative will feature new works in the Jean A. Chapman Gallery and in its mini display. Window exhibitors for September are Marilyn Schwaninger and Marty Riley.

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

Artisan Gifts

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

821 A Broadway, (573) 270-2931

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will feature new paintings by Judy Barks-Westrich. The studio will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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

Black Door Gallery

The gallery will have an art sale with 50 percent to 75 percent of artwork by Craig Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas.

124 S. Spanish St., (573) 225-7734

Gallery of Inspiration

Sue Floyd will be the featured photographer of the month. She has traveled across the country to get special scenery shots. Kelly and friends also will present "Shark Week and Other Sea Creatures," which are piñatas, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to support a local charity.

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

Crisp Museum

"A Song from the Field" exhibit will be featured. It is a product of a journey taken through the Delta of Mississippi by William Burton Jr. and Robert A. Ketchens to rediscover the blues. Also, "Transition Spaces," an exhibition space devoted to the work of artists within 150 miles of Cape Girardeau, will have art by Nathan Pierce on display.

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

River Campus Art Gallery

"Coded Vernaculars" is an exhibit that brings together two artists, Todd Reed and Sean Hottois, whose artwork breaks traditional boundaries.

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

Bilderbach's Art Plaza, DazSpell Creations

DazSpell will be reopening in the front gallery at Bilderbach's Art Plaza.

5 N. Main St.

DazSpell Creations

From herbal teas to bath bombs, lotions, balms and salves, DazSpell Creations offers locally made, handcrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients. Also available are tea infusers, spirit dolls, dream catchers, wall art, doggy delights and local artisans.

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

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

A $1 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will get any visitor one minute of painting time on the motorcycle painting.

5 N. Main St., (573) 579-1000

Westray Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display.

5 N. Main St., 238-2334

Catapult: Creative House

"The History of the United States; Volume I" will be on display. It covers United States history from 1774 to 1809.

612 Broadway, (573) 651-2742

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will feature the original fine-art paintings and handcrafted art pieces of artist and owner Sherry Yaeger.

139 Main St., (573) 335-5683

Annie Laurie's Antiques

The store will be open and will have refreshments for patrons.

536 Broadway, (573) 339-1301

Cup 'n' Cork

Art by Becky Bennet will be showcased, and a CD release party will be held for Bryan Hayes from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Latitudes

Patrons can stop by the store for some wine and chocolates.

137 North Main St., (573) 820-9086

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

A Friday-night dance party will be held. It begins at 7:30 p.m. with a 45-minute lesson, followed by great dance music in swing, salsa, ballroom, Latin and more.

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

Tangled Yarn

Wine and cheese Friday. Come and taste (with your eyes and fingers) a wide selection of Berroco yarns.

521 Broadway, (319) 350-8150

The Wright Group

"The Three of Us" will be displayed. It is a collaboration among three artists -- Laura Anderson, Andrew Moore and Barefoot Leon. It will include abstract paintings along with driftwood and barbed-wire elements.

126 N. Main St., (573) 803-2883

Yoga East

The exhibit is titled "Bookmarks," and features works in various media by Kelly Hughes.

827 Broadway, (573) 579-3025

-- From staff reports