First Fridays in Cape Girardeau highlight local artwork

If you're looking for a fun, free night on the town, you don't want to miss Cape Girardeau's First Friday art openings.

Galleries downtown and beyond open their doors from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month to showcase new art pieces and exhibits -- everything from paintings, drawings and jewelry to photography, pottery and glass work. You don't have to be a connoisseur of art to enjoy the variety of artwork, meet local artists, mingle with other guests and sample tasty refreshments.

For First Friday details and artist profiles, check out the Southeast Missourian's SE Live page on Fridays, and visit www.semissourian.com or www.semoevents.com.

When your craving for creativity can't be satisfied by one night a month, several galleries hold regular business hours:

Aartful Rose

631 S. Sprigg St.

332-7673

The Artist Studio

38A N. Main St.

651-4464

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

32 N. Main St.

334-9233

Crisp Museum, River Campus

518 S. Fountain St.

651-2143

Edward Bernard Gallery

107 West Drive, Suite D

332-7733

Mozaic

5 N. Main St.

339-9510

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

5-H N. Main St.

579-1000

S. Gregg Gallery

112 N. Main St.

334-6744