First Fridays After Five

Historic Downtown Lewisburg hosts its on-going First Fridays After Five every first Friday of every month from 5pm to 9pm. Live music, art, fun and food throughout town! This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome!

When: 2010: 7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3
Time: 5pm to 9pm

Press Release
August 21, 2010


First Fridays after 5 in Downtown Lewisburg
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 - 5pm to 9pm

Historic Downtown Lewisburg continues its tradition of First Fridays after Five! Gather in downtown Lewisburg to enjoy friends, music, art and fun!

Harmony Ridge Gallery invites the public to enjoy the photographs of local artist Connie Manchester. Her recent photography tours have led to a whole new collection of photos: Landscape images of Utah and Oregon, Winter Scenes of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, the Graceful Birds of the Florida Everglades and the Unique Landscapes of West Virginia and Greenbrier County. Stop by to say hi to Connie. 209 West Washington Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901, 645-4333.

Edith’s Store hosts a reception for photographer/illustrator/printmaker Sarah Voorhees, whose work reflects the design inherent in natural form, texture and color. 114 East Washington Street, 645-7998.

Plants Etc. invites you into their shop for a live acoustic guitar performance by Benjamin Harlan from Monroe County. 102 S. Jefferson Street, 645-6910.

Functional, whimsical & sculptural clay! The Washington Street Gallery features 13 clay artists for its final month of the National Clay Invitational 2010. 123 W. Washington Street, 647-4561.

The Irish Pub again welcomes West Virginia music legend and historian Jimmy Costa together with the famous Patrick O’Flaherty starting at 5pm. 109 East Washington Street, 645-7386.

Enjoy a blend of folk, ballads and old country favorites by “Pushin’ String” at The
General Lewis Inn. Ron Kirk performs on guitar and vocals and Jay Frye on bass. 301 E. Washington St., 645-2600.

In the spirit of First Friday, The Lewis Theatre offers complimentary popcorn for their evening movie goers from 6:30pm to 9pm. 113 Court Street, 645-6038.

First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment. First Fridays After Five: You’ll find the lights on and the town alive!

Downtown Lewisburg is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at Washington Street (I-60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219). For more information go to www.downtownlewisburg.com or call Aaron or Monica Maxwell at 304-645-4333.