Here's the list of what's happening during November '09 First Friday- Hope to see you downtown!

1. The Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave., 5 - 9:30pm.  Featured artist Ben Langford- “Markmaking: Landscape & Memory”. Original art by many local artists. Live music from 6:30-9:30 (R.G. Watkins & Friends w/ Johnnie & Lise), cash wine bar & art activity for all

822-0496

2. Corner of Time Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 118 N. Bryan Ave.  Antiques...and a soda fountain, too! 822-7400

3. Brazos Glassworks, 202B W. 26th St. Ask about their classes! Mary Makela- demo of lampwork beadmaking. 823-0325

4. Jim.n.i., Our Favorite Things, 202A W. 26th St. See what’s new!  823-8000

5. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar, 206 W. 26th St., Just opened! 823-4837

6. Art 979 & Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., Opening reception for featured artists, Nancy Elliott & Barbara Gholson. Live music: Adam Saenz, 5:30-7pm, Tubie & The Touchtones, 7-11pm, Kristy Kruger, 11pm-1am.  595-8957 Celebrating their first year in business!

7. Red Wasp Film Festival, @ StageCenter Theatre, 201B W 26th, Opens 7pm, features independent films, continues Sat., too. www.redwasp.org

8. The Attic Antiques, 118 S. Bryan Ave., 822-7830

9. Gloria Stephan Sale Park, 28th & Main St., Singer/songwriter Joey McGee  7-9pm, stop by & listen... & maybe splash in the park’s water feature! And watch the planets through the telescopes of the Blinn Brazos Region Astronomy Service Society (BRASS) 822-4920

10. Brazos Valley Decorative Center, 401 S. Main St. 822-4071

11. Visitor Center, 213 S Main St.  Show your support of downtown by becoming a member of the downtown assn tonight  822-4920

12. Revolution Cafe & Bar,  211-B S. Main St., Original art & always live music  823-4044 Celebrating 6 years on Saturday, Nov. 7th!

13. EarthArt, 209 S. Main St., Art, jewelry, clothing & handicraft from global community. 779-8208

14. Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley, 111 E. 27th St. “Night at the Museum”: a fun drop-off program for kids! Theme this time is “Neighborly November”.  Advanced registration required. For details- 779-5437

15. Carriage Rides, 120 S. Main St. Offered by Hidden Oasis Carriage Co, 7–10pm from LaSalle Hotel courtyard. 822-2000

16. Southern Grace, Antiques & Almosts 102 S Main St, 822-7770

17. Palace Theater, 105 S. Main St.  The city is conducting a downtown parking survey- stop by for coffee & to participate. At “dark thirty”, Bryan Parks Dept. presents free movie “Rudy”. Also Bryan Police Officers’ Association will have a toy drive for their “Blue Christmas Project”, starting 6pm.

18. Forsyth Center Galleries, 110 N. Main St.  Art from the permanent Forsyth collection on display. Also on exhibit, contemporary Greek art. Art project for all- mosaic stained ‘glass’ art activity. Live music by Kevin Hill & Zak Kent. 845-9251.

19. Heritage Menswear, 117 N. Main St.  822-6575

20. The String & Horn Shop, 119 N. Main St.  779-8548

21. Bling It On, 212 N. Main St.,

779-3311

22. St. Vincent de Paul Resale, 300 N. Main St., 823-4369

23. Burr’s Unfinished Furniture, 314 N. Main St.  Open till 8pm  822-7052.