The relatives are back at home, the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over and people are all beginning their trek into 2008. Start the new year by supporting the Bixby Knolls business and art communities at First Fridays this Friday, Jan. 4 on Atlantic Avenue between Bixby Road and Burlinghall Drive.
Here are some of the featured First Fridays businesses:
Chroma Glass Designs, 4242 Atlantic Avenue, will host a reception at 7 p.m. for digital photographer Janice Rene Smith and watercolorist Paula Gibbs.
Four Olives Café, 4276 Atlantic Avenue, will exhibit the works of Mike Schelly with music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by The Scarlett and Dr. Bob Finney Jazz Combo.
Clothing boutique L’ Exotique Appeal will present a series of guitar players in 2008, starting with Barry and his guitar group from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Avenue, will celebrate the kick-off of its 50th anniversary this Friday with live music from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call (562) 427-1003 for reservations.
FreeSpirit Yoga, 3910 Atlantic Avenue, will feature multimedia artist Jude Vela Diallo, a self-described sketch artist turned photographer, and local photographer Carolyn Ozimok, who will showcase images covering a variety of different themes.
Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Avenue, will stay open late with a repeat performance of their International Vodka Tasting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors will also have one last opportunity to view the theatre’s acclaimed fall exhibit of selections from the Polish School of Posters. The theatre will offer advance-purchase discount seats for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which opens Feb. 15.
