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New on First Friday – SCRAP Denton

New on First Friday – SCRAP Denton

A Cherry Creation - Courtesy the Artist
A Cherry Fargo – Cherry’s Creations piece.

I just received an e mail from Cherry Fargo of Cherry’s Custom Creations / Cherry Candy Studio & Boutique and they will be having a preview of their work at the SCRAP Denton location, just off the Historic Square in Downtown Denton.

SCRAP Denton is located on the southwest corner of Oak and Cedar. This is the Facebook Page for SCRAP Denton, and you can see more of Cherry Candy Studio and Boutique here.

Cellar 22 – Wassail Everybody!

Cellar 22 – Wassail Everybody!

Hello!
It is officially “The Holidays,” and we have a lot going on at the cellar 22 to get you in the holiday spirit!!

Friday and Saturday:
This Friday is the annual Tree Lighting on the Square and Wassail Festival. The fun starts at 5:30 and the cellar 22 will have wassail, so please stop by and enjoy some. Jennifer Escue will be playing at 7:30, come early to grab a seat!

Saturday – Burton Tyler is playing and will start around 8:00. He is always lots of fun and very entertaining!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I can’t wait to see ya’ll and kick off December with a great glass of wine or beer with you!!

Cheers!!!!!
amanda and virgi

First Friday and Holiday Lighting All Rolled Into One!

First Friday and Holiday Lighting All Rolled Into One!

It just doesn’t get any better than this! The Denton Holiday Lighting Event is the same night in Downtown Denton, Texas, this Friday.

Here’s the announcement from A Creative Art Studio:

Join us for First Friday Denton at A Creative Art STUDIO. This month we join the holiday merriment of the Downtown area with music, art and Wassail. From 5 – 7 pm County Rexford trio will be playing Celtic music in the gallery. This group specializes in Celtic ballads, fiddle tunes, and originals while utilizing a variety of instruments including banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, whistle and more. From 7 – 8 pm DHS String Ensemble will be performing holiday music. Our 2nd anniversary art show will be on display along with art demonstrations. Be sure and add your talent to the community art project. Each month a new art work is created by the those who attend the First Friday Event. Grab a friend and join the fun!

First Friday December 2nd. will be a Humdinger and Bell Ringer

First Friday December 2nd. will be a Humdinger and Bell Ringer

In a fantastic harmonic convergence of sight and sound, Denton’s next First Friday happens to fall on the same day of Denton’s traditional Holiday Lighting ceremonies on the square in Historic Downtown Denton.

First Friday business participants may want to hire a few extra elves for this First Friday in expectation of thousands of people crowding into Downtown Denton to observe the Holiday Tree lighting, and enjoy music and festivities planned for all over the square.

If First Friday Denton participants have any special announcements for readers of FirstFridayDenton.com, they need to get those into the administrator by this Black Friday! There is no assurance of publication of your event’s information, after that date, on the First Friday Denton website.

Here is more information on the Holiday Lighting Event 2011.

Daniel Pardo, Latin Jazz Flutist, Plays at Ramen Republic in Denton!

Daniel Pardo, Latin Jazz Flutist, Plays at Ramen Republic in Denton!

Denton, TX 10/07/2011 — Start your weekend off right! Latin flutist Daniel Pardo plays with guitarist Mariano Martinez at Ramen Republic in Denton on Friday, October 7th. The show starts at 6:00 pm and lasts till 9:00. Get ready for high-energy, acoustic Latin jazz!

This show is part of First Friday Denton, a monthly event when artists and artisans in the business district surrounding the Denton County Historic Courthouse open their doors for visitors and patrons. Come hear live music, stroll through art galleries, and sample great food!

Daniel Pardo, originally from Bogota, Colombia, has collaborated in the United States with ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabakuro, Grammy-winning producers KC Porter and JB Eckl, Venezuelan harpist Carlos Guedes, and Austin’s premier Latin band, The Brew. Daniel’s unique musical approach is also a marriage of influences from South American, African and European traditions.

Daniel is currently recording his soon-to-be-released Christmas album, in collaboration with Los Angeles producer Giampiero Scuderi.

For booking information, please contact:
Alicia Ballew, Personal and Business Manager
573-225-1899
ballewann@gmail.com
www.danielpardomusic.com

August Melts Into September

August Melts Into September

We have survived an historically hot summer, and now it’s time to get in the September swing of things. Certainly, some participants have merchandise that may be a little too cold for this September’s First Friday, but the event goes on as usual, as always.

Anyone who is interested in participating in First Friday Denton should fill out the contact form and I will add you to the site as soon as possible. If you want to get listed or make announcements regarding this First Friday September 2, deadline for that is midnight Wedensday before First Friday.

I also want to give a soft shout out to Etsy Denton! Are you ready to be paired with locations that could feature you and your work for one evening a month in the heart of Denton’s most important retail district? I would also like to hear from the Etsy Denton folks because I am considering spearheading an effort to create a temporary “Denton Guerrilla Christmas” retail location, but we’re going to want some precursory participation in FFD’s first. If I can get enough participants, I will work on the location for a grand opening Black Friday, and running through January 1, 2012.

I will be roaming around participating First Friday Denton locations this Friday, so if you see me just say “CHEESSSSE!” I need still photographs and video clips from participating locations this First Friday, and every First Friday – via iPhone, e mail or however you can get it to me.

Thanks, and let’s have some fantastic First Fridays this fall!