Whats Happening Around Railroad Square Art Park
May 2013




Come enjoy First Friday at Railroad Square Art Park...every First Friday from 6pm to 9pm.  There are lots of open artist studios, awesome stores, Tasty Eats Beer Garden, food trucks, music and fun.  To see current events listings please join our Facebook Page and visit our website.    
Be sure to circle the Square!  "New York Times" Style section calls First Friday at Railroad Square one of the Top Ten Free places to visit in Florida.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FIRST FRIDAY VISITORS: If possible, please park outside of Railroad Square (use lots on Railroad Ave and FAMU Way) and walk in, or arrive EARLY to access the few available parking spaces within the Park.  And be aware there is still construction in the area but we are open and wanting for you to visit!!!

The Other Side Vintage is open Sunday and Monday 12noon-5pm and Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm. We've passed the word for people to wear their prom attire for this First Friday...be sure to come show us your fancy and funky attire.  Our music lineup for First Friday May 3rd includes Irish music by Kilavil and guitar and harmonica by Cottonmouth Perry.

We are now carrying clothing by the Free People clothing line. Please check our Facebook page under events for more information and to see who is the featured artist of the month.  You can also find us on Pinterest, Twitter, Etsy, Ebay, our blog on WordPress: www.theothersidevintage.wordpress.com, 
and our articles about shopping locally in Tallahassee on Designsponge.com  We have furniture, vintage & trendy clothing for guys and gals, costumes for photo shoots, plays and movies, home decor, artwork, accessories, an LP collection over 20,000 records, gifts, collectibles and what nots. We also have a rental program for plays, theater, fashion shows, and photographers.  We buy and sell so send us your photos of items you would like to sell.  We love our neighbors at Railroad Square and we love our customers and thank you for Shopping Locally!  Add a little bit of whimzy to your life, come see us today!

 


The Sharing Tree is gearing up for the summer months but first we would like to thank Railroad Square- last month marked our one-year anniversary at the Square.

We have been happy in our home since day one and hope we will be here for years to come!!

 

Earth Day is behind us but remember, EVERY day is EARTH Day at The Sharing Tree.

If you are Spring cleaning or wanting to clean your classroom at the end of the year please keep The Sharing Tree in mind as a recipient of your donations.

We have a full materials list on our website TheSharingTreeFL.org or call (850) 264-4035

 

Our showcase event for May is our annual fundraiser- The Celebri-Tree Dinner, Thursday, May 23rd from 6-8 pm.

Local celebrities will be serving dinner and entertaining guests. We will also have recycled art on display and a great dinner will be served by the staff at St. Johns.

Tickets are only $25 and you will be supporting a local resource for educators, environmentalists, and artists. Visit our website for details.

 

Also...

We have launched our Saturday Scrap Sampler program which means every Saturday that we are open we will host a recycled arts project for only $5.

Drop in anytime from 10-2 and participate in the make and take workshop or take a project kits home with you.

5/4 Mother Day CD Frames and Magnets

5/18 Flowers from trash- Making bouquets from plastic water bottles, paper towel tubes and book pages.

 

& Remember... we are home of the $5 Fill-a-Bag

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Carly J. Sinnadurai

Executive Director

(850) 264-4035

TheSharingTreeFL.org

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Arcade Age
is hosting the Tallahassee Pinball Tournament on Monday, May 27 beginning at 5pm. Players of all experience levels are welcomed! Tournament entry is $10. Half of that entry will go to the tournament pot. Qualifiers will be held from 5pm-8pm where each player will play one game on each of our pinball titles. We'll record those scores and assign points based on the best score on each machine. Each player will get one "do over" play to help raise their score on the game of their choosing. After qualifiers end at 8pm, each player will be sorted into four-player groups based on their qualifying score. Three pinball titles will be selected as the group's playoffs and they'll compete on one four-player match on each title. Points will be given for placement (1st=4 points, 2nd=3 points, 3rd=2 points, and 4th=1 point). The A Group (top four qualifiers) will compete for the tournament pot (half of all entry fees). Additional groups (B, C, D, etc.) will compete for recognition. The event is likely to last until 10pm or past based on number of players. Please plan accordingly. ------ Thanks, --Rob


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MAY at 621 Gallery
Opening First Friday, May 3, 6-9pm, are three new exhibitions:
Where Current Can Flow, an interactive installation about work and play, by  Sarah Valdez, a Tampa-based artist. Ms Valdez will be present for the opening.
Worlds Collide, large scale paintings by New York artist Merrill Steiger
In the Nan Boynton Gallery: student artworks from Gretchen Everhart School
Exhibits May 3-31

 

May 18: free art activities for children and families, 2-4pm

 

May 30: Art Happy Hour, drop by the Gallery from 5-7pm and enjoy a last look at the May exhibitions

http://www.621gallery.org/ 
   
South of Soho's featured artist for May's First Friday gallery hop -- photographer Charlie Sawyer. Charley writes that his show is:
Magic Mirrors
 
In a playful twist of perspective, the world gazes at itself in "Magic Mirrors," Charlie Sawyer's new photographic exhibit. The show opens on First Friday, May 3, at South of Soho Gallery in Railroad Square Art Park. It runs through June 1.
 
Below is a prime example from the show, "SkySwamp":

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Wonsaponatime Vintage
announces new hours for May.  We are now open every Friday at 1 PM.  Continue to shop with us on Saturdays from 11 AM to 6 PM.  Like us on Facebook
for more information on store openings.  We just returned from a buying trip and have fabulous new vintage for spring and summer.  The items will debut on First Friday, May 3.  We open at 1 PM so shop early for the best selection.



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BALI HI is excited to present an exhibit by the emerging local artist, Chris Stewart. This showing is titled, Beauté, focusing on the beauty and significance of various subjects, with emphasis on nature and culture. We will continue to exhibit the beautiful and intricate, Glass Eye Double Vison, the distinctively exquisite glass art of two fabulous artists, Darcy Abbott and Bob Rubanowice. Also showing is art & handcrafted jewelry by local 10 artists. Hours: 6pm-9pm on 1st Friday and 1pm-5p.m. Wed-Saturday. Also open by appointment. 619 Industrial Drive, Railroad Square Art Park. 850-766-1257.
 

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A reclycled, resale, redecorating, repurposed shop to help you make your nest your home. Walking through your threshold should make you say....ahhhh. A one of a kind shop specializing in vintage and new home decor and furniture....along with plenty of jewelry and art.
Decorating shouldn't cost a fortune.

 

Open First Friday 6-9 and Saturday 11-4







Florida Society of Goldsmiths North West

661 Industrial Avenue - Railroad Square Art Park  

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Florida Society of Goldsmiths
North West Chapter
May 2013 Class Schedule
  • WWW.FSGNW.COM for class details / registration 
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Renditions, An Art Space will show the work of Chuck Courtney in the month of May.  The owner of Cosmic Cat / Renditions has known Chuck for over 20 years when he would peddle up to the store on his 3 wheeled bicycle and pull this crazy artwork out of his huge portfolio to show off.   Over the years Chuck has expanded to acrylics on canvas.  The final images can me mesmerizing, disturbing, wild, crazy, any adjective will work.  Chuck Courtney is a Tallahassee undiscovered artist, who will be known after this show.


http://cosmiccatcomics.com/  
Really Knit Stuff will be promoting a "Learn to Knit" special for First Friday signups throughout the summer. By signing up on First Fridays, the cost of the class will be reduced by $10.00. The price of the class always includes first needles and yarn, so it is a great way to get started and learn something new this summer. The shop will be sponsoring classes and sit-and-knits throughout the summer. Open regular hours Wed- Monday from 11-6, with later hours on Friday to 8. Closed on Tuesdays. Website is: www.reallyknitstuff.com, also on facebook at Really Knit Stuff.


Check out our Facebook page and our website.


 

 The paintings of Ron Yrabedra will be on exhibition at Cypress Restaurant starting on First Friday, April 5 for the next three months.  .

Art Curator Perdita Ross is looking for artists to exhibit paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and multimedia artwork for the main lobbies at Radiology Associates of Tallahassee. Submission deadline is May 15th for the second art show opening July 2013.

Call Perdita at (850) 524 9972 with questions or email perditaross@gmail.com for the art submission information.




When you take pictures in the park on Instagram please # them Railroad Square.... Thanks much!!!