July's First Friday is quickly approaching on the 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and it's the perfect opportunity to spend the evening downtown enjoying local art and local shops! Shops will be open late, restaurants will feature a variety of specials, and a number of unique events will be running. Learn more below!
July First Friday
Follow along on our July First Friday Facebook Event by clicking here.
+ ENJOY THE NEW ART MURAL DOWNTOWN
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 200 Front Street, Top Drawer Furniture & Design Studio
What: Check out our Public Art Committee's new mural installation on the Butler Street wall of Top Drawer on Front Street! This mural is a series of three installations, founded on the spirit of our new Mural Gallery Program with a mission to uplift local artwork that captures the unique heritage and culture of Marietta, Ohio.
+ MARIETTA RIVERFRONT ROAR
Time: 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: Ohio River Levee
What: The Riverfront Roar is Marietta's annual powerboat racing event on the Ohio River. Enjoy live music throughout the evening at the Levee, the ability to walk through downtown streets and see the powerboats up close, and support your favorite local singer during Roar's Got Talent at 7:30 p.m. For a full schedule of events, visit the Marietta Riverfront Roar website by clicking here.
+ COMMUNITY PINTS AT MBC
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Marietta Brewing Company
What: Give back while you throw back a craft beer from Marietta Brewing Company. $1 of every pint and $2 of every growler will be donated to Building Bridges to Careers! Learn more here.
+ JENA LANE BLAIR AT TWISTED SISTERS BOUTIQUE
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Twisted Sisters Boutique
What: Join the Twisted Sisters in downtown Marietta for a wonderful night celebrating the arts. Experience the wonder of molten glass as Jena Lane Blair, glass jewelry designer and artist creates her beautiful, one of a kind glass jewelry. Learn more here.
+ BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Armory Lawn
What: Support this bake sale put on by volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County as they sell pies, cookies, brownies and more to raise money for BGC programs! Learn more here.
+ ROCK THE ART!WALK WITH MOVROCKS
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Armory Lawn
What: MOVrocks will have everything you need to paint some rocks and have a great time! Take your rocks with you and hide/hunt while you stroll our beautiful town and enjoy all the shops being open late! Check out their Facebook event here.
+ BOUNCING FOR SMILES
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Historic Lafayette Hotel
What: Enjoy unlimited bouncing on bouncy houses inside the Lafayette Hotel! Arm Bands will cost $10 per person. Each arm band will entitle you to unlimited jumping in the bounce houses. There will be snacks, drinks, a photo booth and other indoor activities for additional fees. Cash Bar options for adults are available in the Lafayette Hotel Lobby. All proceeds will go to the Smiles that Grow for Miles Organization. Check out their Facebook event here.
+ FREE TOURS AT PEOPLES BANK THEATRE
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Peoples Bank Theatre
What: Stop in to Peoples Bank Theatre for FREE behind-the-scenes tour of the theatre! Originally known as the Hippodrome in 1919 and later as the Colony Theatre, downtown's newly renovated historic theatre reopened for performances in January 2016. Explore backstage. Listen for the echoes of voices long gone, and feel the spine-tingling anticipation as you stand on the stage and imagine a thousand people watching in the audience and the sound of their applause. Learn about the history of the building, its notable owners, and see parts of the theatre that are rarely accessible to the general public. Bring a camera and comfortable walking shoes, as participants will be climbing stairs to the projection booth at the top of the house and descending below the stage on this tour. Learn more by clicking here.
+ MEET THE ARTIST @ WIT & WHIMZY
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Wit & Whimzy
What: Join Wit & Whimzy for First Friday and enjoy art and music throughout downtown. Meet Jesse Cottrell of Knotty Hoops--check out her beautiful embroidered hoops and unique jewelry! Learn more here.
+ LIVE MUSIC AT JEREMIAH'S COFFEE HOUSE
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Jeremiah's Coffee House
What: Grab a cup of coffee and a treat at Jeremiah's Coffee House during First Friday and enjoy live music by local artist Justin Arthur. Learn more here.
+ KID'S ARCHERY TAG
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: The Betsey Mills Club
What: $5 for the kiddos, come play, only in Marietta, only at the Betsey! Connect to the Facebook event by clicking here.
+ DRUM CIRCLE AT RIVERSIDE ARTISTS GALLERY
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Riverside Artists Gallery
What: Lawrence of Ugata: Drum and Dance will be leading some drummers out on the street in front of the Riverside Artist Gallery. He will have some extra drums and percussion for people that are passing by. If you plan to come down bring a drum and maybe a chair but we will have extra chairs set up too. No experience needed all are welcome! Learn more here.
+ COMMUNITY ART SHOWCASE
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Riverside Artists Gallery
What: Come one, Come All on Friday evening, July 7th, to a Celebration of Art in the Ohio Valley Region! Riverside Artists Gallery is pleased to present its July exhibit, a Community Art Showcase. This juried exhibit features the talents of approximately 20 artists in all media from the Ohio Valley region, including jewelry, wood furniture, photography, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, collage, stained glass, and much more. Join the artists and gallery members, see our community through the arts, and enjoy the pulse and enjoy the art of the Marietta community.
+ ANIMALS AND ART!
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Green Acres of Marietta
What: Green Acres of Marietta will be hosting Baskets by Ann, a local artist that makes unique, hand dyed and hand woven baskets! Custom orders available! Green Acres of Marietta will also will be hosting the Mid-Ohio Valley Humane Society, so stop in to see what furry friends are available for adoption! Learn more here.
+ LOCAL'S NIGHT WITH HIDDEN MARIETTA
Time: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Hidden Marietta Tour Company
What: If you are a local and have a Washington or Wood County ID, you will save $5 off your adult ticket. Be proud to be local! Putnam Street Ghost Trek - this brand new tour introduces you the history and hauntings of a street that was once residential, and is now in the heart of downtown. Hear stories of creepy old buildings that loom over you in shadow, and learn of a dark past filled with murder, suicide and executions. Local price: $10 adults, $10 kids 12 and under. Regular price: $15 adults, $10 kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the time of the tour or at our gift shop at 101 Front Street. Learn more here.
+ ONA WITH JAKE DUNN & THE BLACKBIRDS
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: The Adelphia Music Hall
What: Doors open at 7:00 PM. Music starts at 9:00 PM. Some seating will be available, but no reservations will be taken — first come first served! Tickets are only available at the Galley bar or at the door the night of the event for only $10.00! Learn more here.
+ DIAMOND DROP AT BAKER & BAKER JEWELERS
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Baker & Baker Jewelers
What: Baker & Baker Jewelers is hosting their 2017 Diamond Drop with WTAP Television! Head downtown to check out the ruby marble in the ice sculpture inside their shop and guess when you think the marble will drop! The community member with the closest guess will win a 1.02 Colorless Certified Loose Diamond! Guess in store or guess online at the link below - you can guess as many times as you'd like! Click this link to learn more.
+ POTTERY ARTIST AT TERI ANN'S
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Teri Ann's
What: Teri Ann's will play host to Janet Montgomery and her beautiful pottery
+ LOCAL ARTIST AT THE WORKINGMAN'S STORE
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: The Workingman's Store
What: The Workingman's Store will be hosting artist Mason Beuhring, who focuses on American Traditional inspired tattoo art.
.... & much more! Downtown shops will be hosting a wide-variety of in-store events, specials, and guests for July's First Friday so feel free to explore each and every shop from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.!
