First Friday in downtown Dover is scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Many vendors offer refreshments, specials and sales during this monthly event. Parking is free after 5 p.m.
FEDERAL STREET
Biggs Museum of American Art — History of Delaware at the Biggs Museum. Take the new self-guided History of Delaware tour through the museum’s permanent galleries. Staff will be available to answer questions. The tours run from 2 to 4:30.
LOOCKERMAN STREET
Bel Boutique — Featuring window belly dancers by the group Dendarah nar
Bell, Book & Candle – Artist Arturo Sanchez featuring his Native American jewelry; proceeds from sales go to feed the homeless.
Delaware Made — Music by singer/guitarist Rick Hudson, plein aire painter and exhibitor Linda Chatfield
Dover Art League — Family night with a presentation of the children's CD "Mama Three Legs and the Land of Forget Me Not" by Deb Capece, vocalist, children's author and pianist; new works by DAL members throughout the month
Dover News Stand — Book signing by author of children’s books, Christy Shaffer, who has published 42 books. Some of her prints and original works will be on display; Tommy Little, Esq. discusses his book “A Warrior’s Tale” and his near-death experience
Forney's — Featuring jewelry artisan Luminitia Hamilton talking about and displaying her jewelry.
Forney's Too — Featuring “The Three Sisters Artisans”, jewelry by Jill Cravens and Jamie Melvin and gourd painter Jennifer Wooleyhand.
Greater Dover Foundation Community Building — Kent County Fund for the Arts introduces the 2010 grant recipients. Plan to attend a discussion about the arts in Kent County at 6 p.m.
Leone's Loockerman Exchange – Entertainment by Second Impression on stage.
Partners in Design - Featuring “Animals to Wear”, riding apparel and clothing line featuring the drawings of artist Rebecca Raubacher
The Golden Fleece - Music by New York City duo Fifth Nation on the back deck
The Fashion Connection (Maxine’s New York Fashions, The Wedding Boutique, Top Notch Custom Sewing and Alterations)
XANADAVE - Featuring Celtic music by Jan and Kelly Crumpley; works by local contemporary artisans and artists. Register to win a free print.
GOVERNORS AVENUE
Beyond Dimensions — Featuring harpist Mike Neilson
