The Estes Arts District Presents… FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove & Hospitality Stops

Come down for a pre holiday party on Friday, November 1st starting at 5pm thru the village. Shop small businesses for your holiday shopping and watch us dance a jig of joy. Ride the FREE Estes Park Trolley to stay warm between stops. There will be show openings, art demos, prizes, tasty treats and artists to chat with along the way. Bring a friend or come and meet some new friends and perhaps find a delightful piece of art to take home with you.

Collect gallery marks on a Groovy Gallery Travel Card for a chance to win a gift card.

How to enter drawing:

1. Get a Groovy Gallery travel card. 2. Get a minimum of 4 different gallery signatures. 3. Add your contact information. 4. Turn in your signed travel card. 5. Done!

More event details at www.estesartsdistrict.org

November Participating Galleries

Alan Shadduck's Images of Estes Park
181(B) W Riverside Drive
Meet photographers Alan and Leanne. Enjoy live music by local musician Dayna Burke. Dayna will be performing her original Estes Park & Colorado songs. Get 10% off all purchases, including RMNP portrait bookings! Complimentary snacks, coffee and iced tea.
5pm - 8pm

Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
157 W Elkhorn Avenue Unit 8
(2nd Floor in the Old Church Shops)
Inspired Artisan Market & Studio will have live music from harpist Alaina Bongers and a live Acrylic Pouring Demos from artist Natalie Patrick. Join in the fun and make your own 8x10 Acrylic Pour Painting for $15

5pm - 8pm

The Studio Fine Art & Framing
541 Big Thompson Ave
(behind Theater/Stanley Village)
New works from artists Greg Miles, K.C. Benson, Jerry Allison and more. Enjoy homemade vittles, hip music, delicious people. Be there.
5pm - 8pm

The Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Ave
Larry Purdy's photographic exhibit "Black, White, Color" is on display along with outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media. Founding Art Center member Chris Switzer has donated a hand woven wool scarf to give as a Door Prize. You are invited to sign up and do not have to be present to win.
5pm - 8pm

Earthwood Artisans
360 E. Elkhorn Ave
This is a wonderful opportunity to start your holiday shopping or at least get some great holiday gift ideas. Preview jewelry lines from over 20 different designers or find that perfect piece of art that will truly add joy to your life. Tasty snacks and beverages await you during this town wide FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove event.
5pm - 8pm

Images of RMNP
203 Park Lane
Erik will be present to answer questions and sign books. There are many new autumn images displayed on the gallery walls. Most items and special orders will be 15% off! Plus enjoy autumn themed treats!
5pm - 8pm

Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Ave
Meet the artist Brooke Connor, a very talented Boulder, Colorado-based fine artist. She uses primarily Copic markers to create vivid and eye-popping representations of all kinds of animals. Chat with Brooke about her work plus enjoy a free Live Jazz concert with Max Wagner (Sax) and Stu MacAskie (piano). Complimentary food and refreshments will be served. Bring a friend and have some fun. You never know what you might see during this Fun town-wide art event.
5pm - 8pm

Stop in for a Drop!
Enjoy a true taste of Colorado along the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove route. Try a tasting or a flight at these recommended local Craft Beverage Establishments.

-Rock Cut Brewing Co - Groovy Specials plus Zac Bunch photography

-Snowy Peaks Winery -Tasting room open until 7pm, live music: Jeff Neilson & Karen Nicholson 4-6

-Elkins Tasting Room - Colorado style Whisky

-Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co - Art Display and live music, live music: Random and True 5-7:30

-Vino Giú - Chocolate, Wine, Cheese, Charcuterie and VitaJuwel - ½ Off Flights

-Avant Garde Brewery - exploring the experimental approach to brewing beer

Come out and see beautiful artwork plus enjoy a true taste of Colorado.

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