Good Heavens, We’re ALREADY flipping the calendars to November this week? Where has the year gone? Well, we know ONE thing is true and that is First Friday’s are not ONLY a Great opportunity to be awed by Art and Entertained at the various venues in Elkton but it’s also an ideal time to start your Holiday Shopping… So here’s the line-up of events for Friday, November 1st…
Get ready to help us cut the ribbon and welcome the new owner Isabel Hernandez and her crew at the Grand Re-Launch of Spork! The festivities begin at 4:00pm… Meet the Team, get your free goody bag and have a complimentary taste of Spork-E-licious cake!! The hours of operation will be extended until 7PM and the full menu will be available with some surprise specials. Remember Spork now serves Beer, Wine & Mimosa’s!!
Hope to see you!!
Art Space on Main –
138 W. Main St.
Stop and Shop, their Gallery which is chock full of Beautiful and affordable items created by member artists. While you’re there, why not sign up for a class or two. It’s FUN to get dirty with clay! Also featuring ‘Kids Happy Hour’ Artsy Fun for the younger set! $30 includes Art Project, Pizza & Drinks from 6-8pm. Pre-Registration before 4:00pm is highly recommended.
For more information contact: (410) 620-2464
Brookbend Interiors –
116 E. Main St.
Brookbend continues to WOW their customers with Treasures Galore! Stop in to shop and peruse their Gorgeous Showrooms. You’re sure to find Holiday Treasures for YOU and those on your shopping list.
5-8pm
The Cecil County Arts Council –
135 E. Main St.
***NOTE – Due to the CCAC Gala on First Friday, Nov. 1st the Opening Reception this month will take place on Friday, Nov. 8th 5-8pm***
2nd Friday, Nov. 8th
20th Annual Photography Show
Featuring Exhibitions with Nick Cusmano, “Naturally Speaking” and Jeanne Ott, “Terrestrial”
The opening reception for the 20th Annual Photography Show will be held on Friday, November 8, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Both Nick Cusmano and Jeanne Ott will be the featured artists and the remainder of the gallery will be open to all photographers. Enjoy light fare while enjoying live music provided by Dave Massimiano. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners along with a “best in nature” award honoring Norma Calabro.
This is a free and family friendly event. CCAC is accessible to all.
Light refreshments will be served.Please visit our website for more information – www.cecilcountyartscouncil.org.
call the office at 410-392-5740 or email info@cecilcountyartscouncil.org.
5-8pm
Cecil County Historical Society –
135 E. Main St.
***NOTE – Due to the CCAC Gala on First Friday, Nov. 1st the Opening Reception this month will take place on Friday, Nov. 8th 5-8pm***
The Cecil County Arts Council and Historical Society of Cecil County invites you to share in the dedication of our beautiful new garden space in Downtown Elkton. Light refreshments will be served. Discover a bit of local history, try our delectable refreshments and enjoy some lively conversation.
5-8pm
Cecil College Art & Design Program at Elkton Station –
107 Railroad Ave.
If you missed the opportunity to take in this show during October’s First Friday event, the good news is it will be on display until November 20th. This juried exhibit features 2-D and 3-D works of art 12”x12”x12” or under. All works are for sale and 50% of the proceeds will benefit a Cecil College Art Program Scholarship.
Event is Free
Proud Participant of the First Friday Elkton Arts Loop.
Website: cecil.edu/galleries, arts.cecil.edu
Contact: cecilcollegeart@cecil.edu
Phone Number: 443-907-1373
5-8pm
Cecil College Lifelong Learning Program –
107 Railroad Ave.
Parent’s Night Out Hawaiian Luau!
On Friday, November 1st, join us for Parents Night Out: Luau! (Hawaiian Theme) at Cecil College Elkton Station from 5pm to 9:30pm!
Pizza, Movie and a Craft!!!
***You must register in advance. Please call 410-287-1078 to register, and reference course number “YES 323”. Though registration is open on Friday until 4:45pm, please try to register by Thursday for this parents night out. Spring registration opens on November 1st and staff will be busy on Friday. Thank you!!
Time: 5pm-9:30pm; Pizza will be served at 6pm
Price: $10 (Credit or debit card is accepted)
For more information, email learning4life@cecil.edu
or call 443-907-1378.
Cecil College Music & Theater -Elkton Station Performance Hall
107 Railroad Ave.
TenFest!
Come join Cecil College Performing Arts for our third annual TenFest! This ten minute play festival features pieces written by playwrights near and far, a superb cast of actors made up of current students and local community members, and musical interludes led by students, faculty, and alumni from our own Music Department.
Cecil College Performing Arts’ 3rd Annual TenFest
November 1st and 2nd at 7PM
Tickets: $15
Elkton Station Performing Arts Hall
107 Railroad Ave, Elkton, MD 21921
Purchase tickets in advance with a credit card at 410-287-1037. Tickets will also be sold at the door with cash or check provided the event is not sold out.
Purchase tickets in advance with a credit card at:
https://milburnstonetickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=192 or by calling 410-287-1037
Tickets may also be bought at the door by cash or check if the event is not sold out
C3ntral Tavern –
107 E. Main St.
Hankering for a generous dish of signature mac & cheese chased down with a cold brew? Be a part of what’s happening downtown at C3entral Tavern where you’re sure to meet or make a new friend.
Open ’til Midnight
Elk River Brewing Company –
112 E. Main St.
Elk River will be f tapping their Great Oaked Porter and A Rumor. Flood will be performing!
Millstone Jewelers –
130 E. Main St.
Millstone Jewelers will be holding a First Friday ‘Falling Prices for Fall Sale’ – 10-50% select jewelry! Millstone does jewelry repair and makes custom jewelry in house so you don’t have to send it out! Your jewelry stays right in the store the whole time. Get your jewelry repaired by someone you can trust!
Open ’til 8:00pm
Minihane’s Irish Pub –
101 W. Main St.
Come join us for Dinner specials, a smooth pint of dark Guinness or one of the many choices on tap at the bar. Enjoy your evening out on the patio. Meet up with Good Friends and make an evening of it, taking part in some good ol’ Irish Hospitality.
Open ’til Midnight
Off The Ivy Salon
156 W. Main St.
Create a whole new Beautiful You with the expertise of the stylists at ‘Off The Ivy Salon’
10-5:00pm
The Palette & The Page –
120 E. Main Street
The First Friday Event, November 1, 2019, at The Palette & The Page, LLC gallery will feature artwork from two visiting artists, oil painter Rebecca Giles and jewelry artist, Katie Holder. The reception is from 5pm-8pm and will have live harp music by Deb Laraway Mackie during the Opening, two of our local authors, Sharon Brubaker and Ryan Gebhart will be signing their books, and The Cecil County Public Library Book Psychic and her sidekick will also be visiting. The show will be in the gallery from Monday, October 28th through Saturday, November 30th.
At the First Friday Event on November 1, 2019 the gallery will also host book signings with Author Sharon Brubaker and Author Ryan D Gebhart.
The reception is from 5pm-8pm
This Event is FREE.
Showcase On Main –
112 W. Main St.
**NOTE Not officially a First Friday Event**
Saturday, Nov. 2nd
It’s Comedy Night at Showcase on Main. This month we feature Missy G. Hall and Jeremy Hall.
$15 Tickets available on Eventbrite
8-11pm
Spork Cafe, Bakery & Market –
102 W. Main St.
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Stop by for Live Demos:
Suz Quilt Studio
114 E. Main St.
Stop in and say Hi to Sue, browse her quaint shop and admire the works on display.
Tidewater Tattoo
106 W. Main St.
Stop in to the studio to admire the work of these Amazing Artists!
