December First Friday Art Walk Kicks Off the Holidays!

Uptown-Arts-DistrictFirst Friday December 2nd, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm in Michigan City

Kick off the Holiday season with the Uptown Art Walk in the Uptown Arts District this First Friday! The art galleries, shops, boutiques, restaurants, and theatres of the Uptown Arts District will be open late to celebrate. Stop in any – or all – of the nineteen participating businesses to experience art, photography, architecture, fashion, music, good food, free refreshments and other surprises.

The Uptown Arts District is Michigan City’s eclectic enclave of galleries, creative businesses, boutiques and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Located a few blocks from Michigan City’s lakefront along Franklin and adjoining blocks, our unique and historic art and cultural center opens its doors for special events on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 pm. Join us for a festive evening of art openings, music, shopping, dining, and more!

December’s First Friday participants include: Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 101 W. 2nd Street - Area Artists Association Gallery at Lubeznik Center at 101 W 2nd Street –Revive Consignments at 523 Franklin - Ryan J Bolger Photography Gallery at 525 Franklin - First Congregational Church of Michigan City at 531 Washington - Global Engineering at 601 Franklin-Walnut Ink Gallery at 607 Franklin-Threadbenders Quilt Shop at 613 Franklin-Urban Soles, Inc. at 624 Franklin - Arturo’s Baked Goods and More at 624 Wabash - Southern Shore Art Association at 724 Franklin - Prince Gallery at 726 Franklin - dh2w Architecture-Planning at 813 Franklin– First Presbyterian Church at 121 W. 9th St.--The Framing Station at 912 Franklin--Marquette Catholic High School at 306 W 10th Street-Blink Contemporary Art Gallery at 1709 Franklin-Ryan’s Irish Pub at 401 Franklin– and Maxine’s Restaurant at 521 Franklin.