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Whats Happening Around Railroad Square Art Park
June 2013
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| 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!!!
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Many of you knew the amazingly wonderful Randy Harrison...he was our FF security person for many years and passed away this year. His beautiful wife and brilliant artist Joan Matey has an installation at 621 Gallery in the Nan Boynton Room with a few special pieces to honor Randy. This Friday evening is the opening...all are welcome.
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 The Other Side Vintage
is open Sunday and Monday 12noon-5pm and Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm. Our music lineup for First Friday June 7th includes guitar and harmonica by Steven Glazer and Cottonmouth Perry. The theme for First Friday is BRIDEZILLA and we encourage people to dress up in Bridal wear.
We are now carrying furniture and collectibles by Junque by Jenny and Cotton Top Creations. 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.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, sell, and consign 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!
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Florida Society of Goldsmiths North West 661 Industrial Avenue - Railroad Square Art Park ------------------------------------------------------------------ Florida Society of Goldsmiths North West Chapter
June 1st, 12pm-4 pm (M) $50 (NM) $60 plus $15 kit fee Metals Design & Fabrication - Instructor Suzi Kamin Studio equipment, safety, design, fabrication, texturing, soldering techniques Contact skaminhome@comcast.net for details. June 8th, Noon-4 pm (M) $50 (NM) $60 Materials included Egyptian Bracelet - A Wirework Project - Instructor Starr Payne Wirework bracelet/earrings. Egyptian Spiral Link. Students bring chain nose, round nose and wire cutters. Contact tallybdr@yahoo.com for details. Private classes available - contact instructor on our website
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Tasty Eats Beer Garden
will be putting on a series of concerts in June. every Friday 7-10pm (6/14, 21, 28/13). Come out and enjoy free live music from local bands in the beer garden.
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wonsaponatime vintage
A vintage clothing boutique nestled in Railroad Square filled with treasures from around the country.
Men and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from classic to crazy, from the 1950's to the 1990's.
Wonsaponatime Vintage has been called one of Tallahassee's "hidden fashion gems."
Come discover why.
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621 Gallery will host two exhibitions during the month of JUNE:
First Fri, June 7: Opening 6-9pm: 500 Years in the Land of Flowers/ held in conjunction with FLOR500, a celebration of Florida wildflowers and the moment 500 years ago when Ponce de Leon landed and named the state 'Florida' (land of flowers). Featuring works of art by over 25 North Florida artists.
Supported in part by Leon County, Visit Florida and COCA.
Life/Afterlife, Joan Matey's solo exhibition in the Nan Boynton Memorial Gallery.
Music by Frank Lindamood/ Dance performance by Keisha Calderon / Fashion Show of creations by Sarah Wagoner
Sat, June 8, 1:30-2:30pm: a walk and talk with artists from 500 Years in the Land of Flowers Sat, June 15th, 2-5pm: Free family art-making activity: make your own wild wildflower! Thurs, June 27, 5-7pm: ART HAPPY HOUR/ come enjoy the art and refreshments CAMP621: June 17-21/ June 24-28
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 Simply Artistic Gallery is getting ready for another sweltering Florida summer. We are now focusing on Wedding, Family & Boudoir photography. Simply Artistic is featuring photographer Isabelle Ramirez of Calliope Creations whose specialty is pin-up/boudoir photography. Some of her work is featured in the gallery right now.
Joe Sobodowski and Isabelle Ramirez are excited and inspired to capture your special moments.
We are available for sittings during the week and weekend with an appointment.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment
Summer Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday Joe Sobodowski Sobodowski@aol.comIsabelle Ramirez CalliopeCreations@aol.com or www.facebook.com/CalliopeCreations Simply Artistic Gallery 602 McDonnell Drive Tallahassee, Fl 32310
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Donations are heating up at The Sharing Tree!
Please think of us as you clean your house and classrooms...and remember this heavy donations season means that we will have new inventory on our shelves!!
Summer Hours
(June through August)
Wednesday through Friday from 9-1:00 p.m.
Plus the first and third Saturday of the month 9-1:00 p.m.
(Except 7/6)
The Sharing Tree will feature "Summer Sidewalk Sales" during these hot months.
Join us for some ridiculous deals!
June 1st- Book Sidewalk Sale
June 15th- Greeting Cards Gallore -
literally thousands of greeting cards for quarters and dimes. Stock up for all year round!
July 20 th- FREE Day- Several free bins will be placed outdoors with free materials.
Remember to friend us on Facebook for daily updates, Join our email list for coupons, and visit us soon for great deals!!
The Sharing Tree offered unique and affordable educational and artistic materials as well as workshops and birthday parties!
Carly J. Sinnadurai
Executive Director
(850) 264-4035
TheSharingTreeFL.org
Friend us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sharing-Tree/136931542985331?ref=ts
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Really Knit Stuff
"Summer time, and the livin' is easy," so the song goes,but those who crochet and knit know that it is really the time to get those projects going so they will be done in time for cooler weather and all of those gifts that we promise to ourselves we are going to make "next year." With that in mind, check out the all classes on the newsletter ..and there are LOTS of them... for great gifts and smaller projects that are perfect for sitting on the beach under the umbrella or riding in a car to a fun destination.  Learn to Knit Take advantage of our Summer Special For Summer Adventurers, the Beginning Knitting class is $10 off. All supplies are included for this class. Approx. 4 hours of instruction over the two days. Class size is limited
Must sign up and pay before the class to take advantage of the offer. Please call 907-3590 Regular price is $45.00, through August, price is $35.00 Dates:
June 12 and 13 from 6PM- 8PM
June 19 and 20 from 11:30- 1:30
July 6 and 7 from 11:30- 1:30
July 13 and 14 from 11:30- 1:30
. Website is: www.reallyknitstuff.com, also on facebook at Really Knit Stuff.
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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
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 Renditions, An Art Space will feature artists from the Wiregrass Co-Op Gallery in Thomasville Georgia. Railroad Square Patrons will be familiar with Barbara Psimas, Joy Matthews encaustics and acrylics and Ned Stacey's acrylics. Also in the Hallway Gallery, photographs by Timothy Moore. This will be a short show running from First Friday June 7 til Sunday June 16. Gallery is open Monday through Saturdays, 12 noon til 6:00 pm. http://cosmiccatcomics.com/
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Working Method Contemporary Gallery
presents "Liminal Memory," a three person exhibit by MFA students Huisi He, Lourdes Jimenez, and MANDEM. The show explores notions of nostalgia in conjunction with the influences of past memories, and includes interactive art, performance, sculpture, installation, and film. The reception starts at 6pm.
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When you take pictures in the park on Instagram please # them Railroad Square.... Thanks much!!!
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