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Whats Happening Around Railroad Square Art Park
December 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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South of SoHo Gallery presents an exhibit of landscapes, figures, portraits, and still lifes by B.Harper Frost.
Frost is a representational artist grounded in the impressionistic tradition. He looks for, responds to, and strives to capture the beauty and intrigue that he sees in the people, landscapes and objects that surround him. Bart lives near Tallahassee, Florida, where he spends his time painting, drawing and teaching art. He is a second generation artist and a graduate of Florida State University with a Masters in Fine Art.
Also artwork by Susan Peacock, Linda Van Beck, Jeff Zenick, Thom Shields, D.E. Matthews, Peter Thomas Bigelow, Danny Pietrodangelo.
Show opens Friday, December 6 at 6 pm and will be up until December 31. Open Saturdays 1 to 5 pm. www.SouthofSoHo.com
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Great yarn at unbelievable prices! Cash and checks only to Really Knit Stuff. Sale begins 9AM on Saturday, December 14, ends at 1PM.
Necessary forms to sell your yarn are available now. Request via email if you wish to reallyknitstuff@aol.com. You can sell your yarn at the price you choose or help your knitting buddies reduce their stash and make room for something new. Credit to be used at Really Knit Stuff for yarn, accessories and books until the end of Feb, 2014. Bring in your yarn with your price, we sell it and you get the credit. All yarn must be received by
Dec.11 in order to be included in the sale. The shop will be closed from November 25 to Dec. 4 for Thanksgiving Holiday, so bring in your bagged and priced yarn and signed forms starting Dec. 4.
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 Arabian Flair's First Friday show is a must see! Belly Dancing, swords, candles, veils, and finger cymbals spice up the night. Stop by Arabian Flair Belly Dance Studio, 1033 Commercial Drive, and see what's shakin'! Arabian Flair will be holding their monthly registration for new students. Drop by and speak with their Director, Amy Renee Warrick. Basic Belly Dance classes are always open registration. Dancers interested in joining the Intermediate or Advance level classes should call Amy Renee at (850)445-7462.
Basic Belly Dance at Arabian Flair
Tuesdays 6:00pm
Wednesdays 5:30pm
Fridays 6:00pm
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The Other Side Vintage will be open 7 days a week December 1st-23rd. We will have live music for First Friday and will be participating in the Help Photography event Dec. 7th and Green Market event on Dec. 14th. We will have daily FREEBIES during the 12 Days of Holiday Shopping Dec. 12th-23rd. Add us on Facebook to see a list of the daily freebies. Be Vocal- Shop Local during this holiday season.
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December at 621 Gallery
Dec 6: Opening on First Friday, 6-9pm:
Winter Wonderland, the annual celebration of artworks by Leon County Elementary, Middle and High School students. Featured in the Nan Boynton Gallery: Jennifer Drinkwater's interactive paintings,
Working Over Wood. on view
Dec 6-28
Dec 7: 10am-2pm, 621ANNEX, Sharing Tree Ornament Making Workshop
Dec 14: Family reception 2-4pm, with free hands-on workshops.
Dec 14: 621ANNEX, noon-5pm, Green Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, with RethinkEnergy Florida and The Sharing Tree
Dec 25/26: Closed for Christmas Holiday, open Dec 27, 28.
Check 621 Facebook page for 621ANNEX more programs and events! On First Friday's 621 ANNEX has delicious coffee brought to you by Journeyman Coffee |
Please join us at
Rene Lynch Watercolors for a Holiday Open Studio from 6-9 pm during First Friday at Railroad Square. Check out new art, and enjoy a holiday treat.
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The Sharing Tree is celebrating the holidays by giving back to our supportive shoppers! Visit our Facebook page for Decembers Daily Deals!! We also have an awesome line-up of events and workshops.
Saturday, December 7
Annual Ornaments Workshop: A fan favorite, this workshop really exemplifies the Tree spirit. Join us 12/7 anytime from 10-2 pm and learn how to make an ornament from recycled materials. Each project is just $5 and ALL ages are welcome.
Sunday, December 8
- Join us at 10,000 Villages for a Community Shopping Event in which a portion of the proceeds made from this day will benefit The Sharing Tree. Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit focused on fair trade so you will be supporting two local non-profits while also getting some holiday shopping done!!
Saturday, December 14 GREEN SHOPPING HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA- We are so excited about our unique array of vendors and entertainment. Support local artisans during the holidays amongst live music, a recycled arts workshop, food trucks, organic wine tasting, and open shops and studios! There is still another week to be a vendor- email |
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wonsaponatime vintage 1046 Commercial Drive A gorgeous red bag for her and Rolling Stone's Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll for him. We've got your Christmas shopping covered! Open First Friday and Saturday 11-6 www.wonsaponatimevintage.com
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Mika Fowlers Print Shop & Photo Studio will be open for your shopping pleasure. The annual Christmas card is appropriately outrageous and the gravure proof prints will be on sale for a mere $20.00 each. The next Introduction to Letterpress workshop is Saturday, January 4th, from 10 to 5. A day of letterpress fun covering press operation, composing lead type and how to print with a polymer plate. Gift certificates are available for $100.
Mika Fowler Photographer & Printer 1034 Commercial Drive in the back
Square. 850-508-0482sanghapress@gmail.com |
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Black Creek Station
Folk Art Emporium
850-694-3678
blkcrkstn@gmail.com
1027 Commercial Drive at Railroad Square
Black Creek Station offers a wide variety of treasures all handmade using the same old-fashioned arts and skills your grandmother used.
- Original purses, from casual to formal
- Hand painted and hand glazed ceramics
- Original paintings
- Framed textile art
- Wide variety of one-of-a-kind jewelry
- Handmade soap, hats, scarves,
- And much, much more
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Right On! is featuring Nature photography by Jane Elder from 6-9pm.
There will be many affordable works
at reduced prices. Perfect Christmas gift art and nature lovers!
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Florida Society of Goldsmiths North West 661 Industrial Avenue - Railroad Square Art Park ------------------------------------------------------------------
Art Decor & Jewelry
Florida Society of Golds North West Chapter
Art Jewerly & Art Classes
fsgnw.com for class information
Private lessons on request
fsgnw.com - contact instructors
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Railroad Square would like to announce the arrival of Further Faster Initiatives. FFI intends to design and implement thought provoking experiences that benefit youth in the panhandle area while promoting global citizenship and social activism. Several areas of interest are addressing issues that will encourage students to stay in school, as well as think about world travel as a viable opportunity. Jesse Jordan, Founder, holds a Masters degree in Counseling and has traveled to and thru 38 countries for fun and cause. His partnership with Paul Harvey, local business man and social entrepreneur, is bound to make a difference in the lives of kids that need it most. Together they have created a dynamic space that displays vibrant photography and art journals that will serve as a base of operation for their work.
1023 Commercial Drive
Railroad Square
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Tasty Eats Beer Garden
will have live free music/ entertainment every Friday night 7-10 pm check out their awesome new website for menu and hours Tasty Eats Beer Garden. Tasty eats we will be closed the whole week of Thanksgiving.
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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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Exotica Gallery is augmenting the selection of art to include aquatic art, Stand Up Paddle Boards. New boards will be on display for First Friday, and a representative from ATX SUP Boards will be on hand as a resource. We have a wide variety of boards available, including those designed specifically for yoga. Arrangements can be made for trying out the boards on the water.
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When you take pictures in the park on Instagram please # them Railroad Square.... Thanks much!!!
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