11/03/2022
First Friday ArtWalk November 4, 2022 Downtown Elizabeth City.
Every First Friday of the month many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PMish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as businesses remain open later and the downtown streets come to life. Come down to see all of our local creativity; stay to dine or sip at one of our 19 independently-owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurant options downtown.
For more information about First Friday ArtWalk call 252-338-4104 or email [email protected].
Thirty-eight (38) is the magic number of participants for the November 4th First Friday ArtWalk. We have two new participating locations, one “Downtowniversary” celebration, and one business relocation unveiling. As consistent as First Friday ArtWalks are when it comes to the many art and music experiences, there’s always something new and unique at each one. For example, this is the first ArtWalk with a former Apollo Theater performer who has the ability to play the guitar with his teeth (where ya ever gonna see THAT again?) – the infamous EZ Malone! Water Street Real Estate Group will be celebrating their fourth “Downtowniversary,” and InStitches will be celebrating their new Main Street location. The College of the Albemarle Ceramics program is partnering with Muddy Waters Coffee for a great show and sale of unique and hand-made ceramics and pottery pieces. Per the norm, lots of handmade jewelry, art, ornaments, décor, soaps, candles, photography, fiber art, and live music options. Local artist Lynn Nash will return to ArtWalk with a showing at the Trimpi & Nash Law Office. There’s even a “garage locale” on Fearing Street with multiple artists.
As we enter the weekend of Daylight Savings Time when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour, but the nights arrive earlier, lets enjoy one last First Friday of sunlit late evening “ArtWalking.”
For more info about First Friday ArtWalk, visit the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. page or call 252-338-4104 or email [email protected].
A few tips for getting the most out of Art Walk:
• Make a special effort to visit those businesses on the side streets, around the corners, and maybe a few extra steps up the road.
• Start at any point but follow the recommended route. It is designed to help you flow easily from one location to the other. Be sure to visit the businesses not on the “main drag.” They often have unique items, experiences and artists that you don’t want to miss. Please take a moment to visit them and show some love. If you follow the recommended route, you should have plenty of time to visit all the locations.
• Save the stops where you know you’ll spend more time for last (so you don’t run out of time to visit the others).
• Stay after ArtWalk for dinner and drinks at one of our amazing downtown restaurants/pubs.
• Dice Goblins, 201 N. Water, Colors by Cassie -- make a Disney Pen $8.00.
• *Trimpi & Nash, 200 N. Water, Local artist Lynn Nash.
• Seven Sounds Brewery, 112 N. Water, LaurieB Artworks - Paint Pour canvases, ornaments, wine glass charms, bookmarks, jewelry, magnets, keychains and hand painted watercolor matted pics and cards; Live music in the new alley space; Laura Lee Designs glass art.
• **Water Street Real Estate, 102A N. Water, Celebrating 4th "Downtowniversary"; Artist 3 Deep Custom Lures.
• The Market, 102 N. Water, Weeksville Mermaid Collective.
• Zaribel’s/Joel Onais Photography, 113 N. Water, Open for bounce house, play time, and story time.
• Port Discover, 611 E. Main, Parents Night out for members only. Drop-off STEAM program for kids age 4-10. $10 first child, $5 additional siblings; Pizza, drinks, snacks provided. Drop off 5:00 pm; Pick up $7:00 pm; Register at www.portdiscover.org.
• Cozy Carolina Boutique, 105A S. Water, Corbin's Mama's Creations with homemade cheesecakes/desserts.
• Sunny Cove Boutique, 613 E. Main, Craft Woodworking & Designs - Door Hanger Paint Party.
• United Bank, 604 E. Ehringhaus, Coloring pages and crayons, goodie bags for the kids.
• Eclectic Jewelry & Design, 513 E. Fearing, Dee Harper of Uniquely Creative Fiber Art,
• Lazzy Frog, 603 E. Fearing, Shae Scott, SAS Designs with Custom Home Signs and Custom Gifts.
• *Morrisette Garage, 608 E. Fearing, Kim Robinson of Collins Clay Company and Kevin Jacot Photography.
• Electric Garden, 608 E. Fearing, Artist To Be Determined.
• Shut Up & Listen Records, 610 E. Fearing, Live music by Larry Pressnell (5-7 pm); Mystic A Crystalss - crystals, handmade jewelry, candles & more (4-7 pm)
• Bijoux Vibes, 104 S. Poindexter (Upstairs), GypsyShackCollection with hand painted ornaments, artwork, and earrings.
• Sanctuary Design Co., 601 E. Main, Artist Rebecca Davis of Rebecca L. Davis Fine Art original paintings sale streetside; The Albemarle Area Paint Out Pals will paint live on the sidewalk during ArtWalk (weather permitting).
• Water’s Edge Boutique, 507 E. Main, Atypical Artist, Noah Carroll; HoneyBee Artisan Goods, Abi Senn.
• Copper Canyon Bath Co., 507 E. Main, Baked by Amanda Terry; Live music by James Lunt.
• Virginia Dare Arcade, 507 E. Main, Lindsay Doughtie ceramics, rugs, soaps, and bath bombs.
• Small Town Trendz, 510 E. Main, Live music by Arianna Thomas; Emily with Bee's Southern Creations clay earrings; Christal with The Bomb Hot Cocoa Bombs & Treats; and MixCraft Samples.
• 2 Souls Wine Bar, 513 E. Main, Live music with Bryant Leary 6:30-9:30 pm.
• Arts of the Albemarle, 516 E. Main, Albemarle Regional Arts Club -- the Elizabeth City Photo Club and Watercolor Club.
• Jade Whale Co., 605 E. Main, Molly from Roots Plant Co with home grown plants.
• InStitches, 607 E. Main (New Location!), Face Painting with Ms. Shelia.
• Harbor Centre, 606 E. Main, Latitude 36 pop-up shop.
• Sultry Scent Co., 606 E. Main, Annie Castillo, candle artist.
• Harbor Pharmacy, 606 E. Main, Missy Sawyer with Shiloh Soap Company with a variety of her every day and seasonal soaps and candles.
• Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter St., Artists LeShawn Williams and William Long.
• Streetside at former Carolina Theater, 109 N. Poindexter, Leponic Studios LLC, independent film company. Batman may be in attendance and other film characters.
• Ives Alley, 109 N. Poindexter (behind AoA), street performance party in the alley, with Ellen Minton.
• The SweetEasy, 112 S. Poindexter, Doux South Designs with fluid art - canvases, coasters, trivets, vases, jewelry, accessories.
• Studio 511 Art & Soul, 116 N. Poindexter, Kids Only Pizza Paint & Play, 5-7:00 pm and multiple artists -- Jewlsonmars and Michavs Creations.
• Kin’Folk Mobile Axe Throwing, 206 N. Poindexter, Diane Murray of Cakery by Diane.
• Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, 602 E. Colonial, Featured Artists: Alicia Pomp - eclectic, colorful transforming artwork, mixed media collages, photography, printmaking, paintings and more; Samuel Clayton of Uniquely Paints who creates works of natural to surrealistic animals and landscapes through oil, acrylic, and watercolor; Live music with rock-country artist Aaron Koerner from 8-11 pm.
• Crank’s Shoe Repair, 509 E. Colonial, Creator and owner Ernest Banks and artworks of William C. Hoffman on display.
• Pine & Porch, 105 E. Colonial, Live Music with EZ Malone, a former Apollo Theater performer and a performer who plays guitar with his teeth, 5-7:00 pm.
• Muddy Waters Coffee, 100 W. Main, College of the Albemarle Continuing Ed Ceramics/Pottery class show and sale.
*New Participant / New Location
**Downtowniversary
Downtown Restaurants/Pubs Open for your Enjoyment. Hours vary. Check individual business for hours.
--2 Souls Wine Bar, 512 E. Main St.
--Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter St.
--Coasters Downtown Draught House, 216 N. Poindexter Street
--Colonial Café, 418 E. Colonial Ave. (Not open for dinner)
--Cypress Creek Grill, 113 S. Water St.
--Electric Garden, 608 E. Fearing Street
--Elizabeth City Pizza Co., 507 E. Main St.
--Ghost Harbor Brewing Company Taproom, 602 E. Colonial Ave.
--Groupers Waterfront Restaurant, 400 S. Water St. Closed for Remodeling
--Hoppin’ Johnz New South Cuisine, 606 E. Colonial Ave
--Island Breeze Grill, 220 N. Poindexter St. (Open for take-out only)
--Muddy Waters Coffee, 100 W. Main St. (Open ‘til 6 pm)
--Paradiso Roma Ristorante and the Upstairs Oyster Bar, 35 Camden Causeway
--Pine & Porch, 105 E. Colonial Ave.
--Quality Seafood, 309 E. Ehringhaus St.
--Seven Sounds Brewing Co., 112 N. Water St.
--The Kraken Coffee House, 615 E. Main St.
--The Mills Downtown Bistro, 200 N. Poindexter St.
--The SweetEasy Bakery, 112 N. Poindexter St.
--The Market, 102 N. Water St.
--Toyama Japanese, 218 N. Poindexter St
