Downtown decks the halls for next First Friday walkabout

Journal Staff The holiday edition of First Friday arrives in Sarnia’s downtown Dec. 6 bringing with it the sights and sounds of Christmas.

Journal Staff

The holiday edition of First Friday arrives in Sarnia’s downtown Dec. 6 bringing with it the sights and sounds of Christmas.

The a cappella quartet Resolution will add to the evening’s festive mood by singing in various spots throughout, and The Nightingale Chorus performs in the lobby of the Imperial Theatre from, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery – 147 Lochiel St. – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Live music, and 15-minute on-demand Red Dot Tours of exhibits. Opening of Inspirational Moments show.

Coffee Culture – 130 Lochiel St. – 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Live music.

Artopia Gallery & Framing – 188 Christina St N – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Live painting by Victoria Thomas, and new acrylic paintings by Joyce Iacono.  Donated coats accepted for those in need.

theStory – 179 Christina St N  – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hosting Art Therapy, a silent auction of donated works by local artists supporting Sarnia Speaks. Live painting by Laura Kreviazuk, music, and cash bar.

Themptations – 180 Christina St. N – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Make your own hemp jewelry with Lynn. $5 per person.

Parallel Junction – 176 Christina St. N. – open until 9 p.m. Works by more than 40 artists and artisans.

Petite a la Carte  – 170 Christina Street N. Art by Bill Walters, Lynne Brogden and Chantal Simon.

Downtown Market – 140 Christina St. N. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Christmas Market.

Cheeky Monkey – 130 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eclectic Christmas: music by Karen Morand, readings by short story writer John Gardiner, art show by Bill Walters.

Silhouettes Boutique – 125 Christina St. N – Open House with Christmas cheer until 9 p.m.

Cowboys & Indians – 121 Christina St. N – Open until 9 p.m. Works by local First Nations artists.

100 Christina St. – 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – Christmas Market and 30 vendors featuring food, artisans, local wine & beer. Door donations & $1 from beverage sales to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre.

The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts – 127 Christina St. S. – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Gift-oriented art exhibition opening. Launch of graphic novel, The Lambton Swamp Phantom and the Treasure of the Griffon, A Mickey Maple Story. Seasonal acoustic guitar by Colin Graf.

River Bank & Co. – 172 Front Street N. – 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Holiday celebration with original art by Trevor Jamieson and Laura McCann, new Prints by Cathy Earle, Peach & Clementine. Live music at 7 p.m. by Bil Eldridge.

One Tooth – 155 Front St N – Christmas pop-up featuring local artists, 3 p.m. till closing: Pawsitive Pottery, Caribbean Treasures, Dee-lightful Stitches, Teal Tiger Creations, Honey Handcrafted, Lake Life Studios. Live music from Demi Krall 7 p.m. -9 p.m.

Inner Calm Counselling – 155 Front St. – Unit 108, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Colourful drawings and paintings by Aruba Mahmud; Dreamcatchers and macramé by Alana of Be Free Dreamcatchers; acoustic guitar with Owen Syme.

Cafe Yoga: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga – 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Open House with holiday gifts, art, live music and apple cider.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 62 – 286 Front St N. – 8 p.m. to midnight. Dancing and music with Mark Blayney, Rick Powell and the Lounge Lizards.

The Tin Fiddler – 146 Christina St. N. – 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Live music with Ainsworth & Young.

Ups N’ Downs – 226 Front St N – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.  Live music with Dan Butts.

Blue Line Pub & Lounge – 180 Front St. N. Live music with Andrew Brody starts 7 p.m.

rev-el-ree – 148 Front St. N – 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live music from 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Jayscott. $3 cover charge starts 9 p.m.

Refined Fool Brewing Co. – 137 Davis St., Art by Caitlyn Jean, in correspondence with the Art Therapy event at theStory, supporting Access Open Minds youth mental wellness centre.