Fourth Friday in the Rivertowns
Columbia, Marietta, Wrightsville
Friday, January 24, 5-9pm

Fourth Friday is a monthly happening where visitors can experience all the river town communities have to offer. Held from 5-9pm, the evening promises a wide variety of art exhibits, as well as unique specialty shops and eateries. For more information on participating venues or to print a map please visit www.parivertowns.com/fourthfridays.

Questions may be directed to 717.684.5249. Art exhibits showcase the work of artists within the river towns as well as outside the area. A full list of participating venues and their websites are provided below. Below is a just a sample of what you will find at January Fourth Friday:

Jonal Gallery/Alverta Arts Shop, 653 Locust Street, Columbia

Opening Reception:”The Paintings of Christine Ott” – The exhibit features many of the Marietta artist’s new acrylic paintings on canvas and paper. Christine includes vibrant color and metallic touches to her exciting abstract works.

Christine rediscovered her creative talents after being inspired by the spiritual beauty and colors of Arizona. Bringing home that inspiration and excitement, Christine quickly returned to painting. She continues to grow and expand her works and a few of her “shelf sitters” on deep canvas will be available for purchase. Christine will be available at the opening reception to discuss her work and answer questions. The exhibit continues through March 22. Regular business hours: Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm. For more information: 717.681.9400 jonalgallery@yahoo.com http://www.jonalgallery.com

Weavings Ink, 208 Hellam St., Wrightsville

Opening Reception: “Hearts and Souls” – The exhibit features a new five piece pen and ink series by Robert Oughton “Monster Romance”. This series portrays Universal Studios movie monsters, Frankenstein, King Kong, The Creature, Dracula and Wolfman with the objects of their desire. Also on exhibit are the weavings of Phyllis Koster and antique heart objects from a local collection. Refreshments will have a decidedly delicious chocolate flavor. The exhibit continues through February 22. Regular gallery hours are Fridays 1-5 and Saturdays 10-4. For more information call 717.252.3518  or weavingsink@gmail.com. Or find us on FaceBook and at http://www.weavingsink.com.

Fourth Friday participants include:

COLUMBIA: Bully’s Restaurant & Pub – Columbia Market House – Garth Gallery & Café Garth – Geltz Gotz Goodeze – Hinkle’s – Keagy’s Produce –
Prudhomme’s Lost Cajun Kitchen – Trin’s Beans

MARIETTA: McCleary’s Public House – Shank’s Tavern

WRIGHTSVILLE: Burning Bridge Tavern – Half Nuts Popcorn – John Wright Restaurant

SOURCE: Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce news release