First Fridays After Five
Friday, Dec 5 at 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location: Downtown Lewisburg
- Web: www.downtownlewisburg.com
- Local: 304-645-4333
Event Description
Type of Event: Art Shows, Concert
Historic Downtown Lewisburg continues its monthly tradition of First Fridays After Five from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, December 5. Join the downtown shops and businesses for an evening jam-packed with live music, artist receptions, special events and refreshments! This event is free to the public and everyone is welcome. First Fridays After Five: You’ll find the lights on and the town alive!
This First Friday downtown Lewisburg celebrates Christmas with countless activities for young and old. Carolers will be strolling the streets singing holiday tunes, Santa Claus will appear at the center green space to visit with children and as a thank you for the public’s continued support of the downtown merchants, the merchants association is offering free horse drawn carriage rides up and down our festive and beautifully decorated main street.
The Red River Drum will perform a Gift Giving Blanket Ceremony in the corner green space. The public is invited to place a gift for a child (under 18 years of age) or for a mother on the blanket during the ceremony. The Family Refuge Center will be the recipient of these gifts. Please wrap and label gifts for age and gender. The corner green space marks the crossing of two Native American trails: Seneca and Midland.
The Greenbrier Historical Society celebrates “Christmas at The Barracks”. Enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations, music and refreshments as you are transported back in time. 200 North Jefferson Street, 304-645-3398.
Don’t miss the special historical holiday items on display at Plants Etc with a Godey Jacket, Serenity Now Outfitters with antique roller and ice skates, The Open Book with antique Christmas Books, Harmony Ridge Gallery with antique Christmas Cards, Plaid Eagle Antiques with antique Childrens Toys and Stone Hill Realty with a vintage children’s holiday outfit. 304-645-3398.
Join all of us downtown in welcoming Greenbrier Real Estate Service to the neighborhood. Greg Allman invites you to stop by his new office at 107 N. Court Street and enjoy festive Red Velvet Cup Cakes. 304-645-2255.
Charleston’s designer Julie Wirts and artist Andy Sanchez feature an exclusive line of felted and evening inspired bags at Wolf Creek Gallery. Stop by to see these fun and whimsical felted bag creations, an array of one of a kind textile treats and enjoy refreshments. 112 West Washington Street, 304-645-5270.
Studio 40 invites the public to stop by for hot apple cider and yummy holiday treats. On display in the gallery are the beautiful hand woven rugs by local artist Sara Hotchkiss and an exclusive Tree of Life jewelry trunk show. 130 West Washington Street, 304-647-4444.
Honnahlee Toy Store invites children ages 4 and up to take a road trip to New York City with Zoe, one of the popular Karito Kids. Enjoy special treats, crafts and a celebration of Hanukah. The festivities will take place at Wild Bean Café from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. 117 East Washington Street, 304-645-6123.
Plants Etc welcomes Pablo and Erika on cello and violin. Enjoy the wonderful music while taking the opportunity to see a Godey Jacket on display for the evening. A Godey Jacket is a civil war era holiday jacket, designed by Louis Godey during the 19th century. The jacket represents the remarkable beauty and workmanship of the European era. 117 East Washington Street, 304-645-0000.
Cooper Gallery features local artist Jessica Roczniak for the month of December. Join everyone for the opening reception at 5pm to 8pm. Jessica’s paintings of Greenbrier County farms and animals are in collections across the United States. Meet Jessica, enjoy refreshments and music by Richard Hefner, banjo player for the Black Mountain Blue Grass Band. 122 East Washington Street, 304-645-6439.
The Irish Pub welcomes the tunes of Jimmy Costa and Brendan Sheridan. 109 East Washington Street, 304-645-7386.
Carnegie Hall welcomes The Fiber Network from 4pm to 8pm on the 2nd Floor. The network invites you to watch and to weave. 105 Church Street, 304-645-7917.
Enjoy a blend of folk, ballads and old country favorites by “Pushin’ String” at The General Lewis Inn. Ron Kirk performs on guitar and vocals and Jay Frye on bass. 301 East Washington Street, 800-628-4454.
In the spirit of First Friday, The Lewis Theatre offers complimentary popcorn for their evening movie goers from 6:30pm to 9pm. 113 Court Street, 304-645-6038.
Downtown Lewisburg is just 2 miles south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219). For more information, please call Harmony Ridge Gallery at 304-645-4333.
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