We’re just a week away from the August First Friday art walk around downtown Scranton and it looks like the end-of-summer First Friday will be one you don’t want to miss. Twenty-six venues around the downtown are participating this month, many offering live music as part of August’s jazz theme. Music scheduled this month includes Jimmy Tigue Jazz Trio at Abe’s Deli, 326 North Washington Ave.; The...

The combination of First Friday and the return of the Rooftop Party made for an entertaining Friday evening in downtown Scranton. There was music in the air nearly everywhere you stopped – either from the Rooftop Party band, Music for Models, or from any of the numerous musical acts performing at First Friday venues around the downtown. For a photo slideshow of First Friday and the Rooftop Party, click on the “Gallery”...

It was a great night to enjoy a walk around the downtown last Friday as the First Friday art walk featured perfect weather to go along with all of the local art and music. Newcomer Viva el Caribe drew a crowd with the works of Kati Kameroski and music by Amidst the Madness. Jeffrey Creedon’s Floral Shop and Art Gallery hosted musician Coleman Smith. The April First Friday art walk will be Friday, April 3. First...

First Friday Scranton held its first art walk of 2009 and there was a great turnout at local businesses and galleries in the downtown area. New additions to the First Friday lineup like Jeffrey Creedon Flower Shop and Art Gallery, 323 North Washington Ave., and The Vintage Theater saw crowds of local art lovers come out to enjoy the talent of Scranton artists on display. The March First Friday art walk will be Friday,...

First Friday Scranton hosted its first-ever First Friday Mixer last night at the Radisson Lackawanna Station where First Friday organizers, supports and artists gathered to mingle and discuss plans for the year ahead. By all accounts, it was a big success. The mixer took the place of the January First Friday art walk but the walks will return in February and every First Friday through the end of the year. To see more...

The Aug. 1 First Friday was the biggest of the year. The downtown was packed with local art- and music-lovers enjoying the gallery exhibitions as well as the first night of the Scranton Jazz Festival. Keep Reading