Time again for First Friday

Coming up on September 4th is the next First Friday event held by the town.

Gavin of the STMSPPC was kind enough to provide a description of the evening's happenings at my last First Friday post.

Here is the text of the unfinished poster compliments of Gavin, laying out the evening's events. If I can get my hands on the poster, I'll update accordingly.

You’ve had a busy summer but now the kids are finally back in school… take some time to relax before things get crazy again. Join us for Stress-less September on First Friday in downtown Waxhaw and take some stress out of your wallet with fantastic deals, learn a new relaxing hobby or pick up a great book that will help you de-stress anytime you need it, and enjoy some great music, food, and fun!

Escape to another world with a good book from The Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore, where they have a great selection of used books and phenomenal prices! Relax outside the store with a game of corn hole, or sit back and listen to the violinist. Home-baked brownies and coffee also provided!

Slash your stash of unused yarn at Tangles on Main! Bring in your unused yarn and swap it with someone else’s unused yarn… learn how relaxing knitting can be and enjoy some refreshments while you’re there.

Need something relaxing to do, yet also practical? Come to The Quilting Nook for a no-sew make it and take it activity. Bring your glue gun and a pair of scissors and buy a snowflake kit at the store and learn to make your own fabric snowflake! Could be a home decoration or a great gift.

Looking at great art is always a fine way to relax. Even better- enjoying free chocolates and treats while doing it! Stop in at Waxhaw Art & Chocolate and shop for some great artwork, meet an artist, and taste some delicious chocolate samples and other treats!

Fans of local author Carolyn Digh Griffin will want to be sure to come to Southport Gifts. She will be doing a book signing from 7:30-9:00 P.M. Her books will be on hand for sale.

Those of you who like to unwind by rocking out to music will be pleased with your choices on First Friday. We will have musical acts playing throughout downtown.

-We’ve got the band Five-17 playing a blend of Christian and secular rock

-Joe Middleton will be playing his brand of Americana/Rock

-Josh Birch and his band will be rocking and rolling inside his store, Birch Studios, on N. Broome Street

-The ever popular Fiesta band will be entertaining us with their unique mix of music and outrageous characters

All acts scheduled to start at approximately 7:00 P.M. Exact times and places TBD.

Finish off your evening with the heartwarming and family favorite movie UP, brought to you by the town of Waxhaw’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. Movie will be shown on the wall of the Furry Godmother at dusk. So bring your chairs to the Main Street Grill Parking lot (Hwy. 75 and S. Church St.), kick back, and relax with a terrific family film!

If you've never been out and about on a First Friday, I recommend it. A ncie evening for the family without having to travel real far.

Here's a lengthy post of my family's travels during a previous First Friday for those interested.