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Downtown Inc invites the community to spend First Friday downtown. Participating merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots stay open late, present special events, and offer discounts and special features on the first Friday of each month to make downtown York an ideal destination for an evening out. First Fridays are presented with support from C.S. Davidson, Inc.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2009
5 - 9 P.M. AND BEYOND
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B.P.O. ELKS #213
223 North George Street
Visitors are invited to tour the historic Elks building and see what membership has to offer during their First Friday open house from 5 - 8 p.m. See the newly-renovated downstairs bar, pool and card room, bowling alleys and bocce court and the first floor banquet room and bar, complete with stage.
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CAMERA CENTER OF YORK
23 North Beaver Street
10% discount on all frames, camera bags and accessories. Enjoy refreshments while you shop. Store will be open until 9 p.m. for First Friday.
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This holiday season, give the gift of fresh local flavor with Central Market gift certificates, available for purchase inside the market's Beaver Street entrance. Select vendors will also be open for your shopping and dining pleasure. Nuts About Granola will offer free granola samples and a free granola bar with purchase of any 13 oz. bag. Cherie Anne Designs will feature hand-knit hats, shawls and scarves, unique hand-dyed and handspun yarns, and gift certificates for hand-crafted items and classes. Stop by to receive a coupon good for your next purchase. Bair's Chicken reminds you to order your holiday party trays and enjoy dinner before your First Friday shopping. Bair's gift certificates make great stocking stuffers!
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CITY ART GALLERY
118 West Philadelphia Street
View the work of award-winning artist Fiel Patricio, plein air artists Sharon Benner, Rebecca Yates Shorb, and Eileen France, classical works by Tom Wise, Karen Mueller, and Nancy Wiseman, and work by Adrienne Stein, inspired by her recent trip to Morocco. Don't miss Terence Ward's bright dancing abstracts, still at half price! Enjoy hand-dipped chocolate pretzels and fine wine on First Fridays.
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ESAAN THAI RESTAURANT
30 North Beaver Street
Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine and end your meal with delicious Italian gelato or sorbetto, all made fresh at Esaan. Try their new dinner menu and new features. For First Friday, large gelato and sorbetto are available for the price of a small. From sweet to spicy, you'll find it at Esaan! Open until 9 p.m.
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JUSTBRENDAART STUDIO GALLERY
22 North Beaver Street, 2nd Floor
You know where it's happening. You know where color explodes off the walls. Where there is light and energy and all-around good karma. Not to mention lots of art in all sizes. Do you have a Brenda mini canvas or wearable art T-Shirt? Several different paintings printed on colorful Ts, $20 each. Gift certificates available. There is always music. Be unique. Think different. Give the unexpected!
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KIMMAN'S
57 North Beaver Street
Come join us for appetizers and wine on First Friday for Kimman's Holiday Open House. The elves will be working all day to flip the store to Christmas! 10% of the evening's sales will be donated to the York County SPCA.
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LAFAYETTE CLUB
59 East Market Street
Stop by for tours of the Club with detailed history of the owner and Marquis de Lafayette for adults and face-painting for children. Hot and cold beverages, hot dogs, and dessert available for purchase.
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OFFCENTER GRILL
The Yorktowne Hotel
48 East Market Street
Enjoy OffCenter's Sunset Supper (choice of pre-selected appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $18) or Flight of Wines (selection of 3 different wines, hand-picked by an expert).
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STRAND-CAPITOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
50 North George Street
 The ultimate Led Zeppelin experience rocks the Strand stage on First Friday at 7:30 p.m. Hammer of the Gods recreates the mystical aura of an authentic Zeppelin concert, complete with a thunderous sound, a spectacular light show, authentic instruments, vintage-period clothing, and flawless renditions of Zep favorites. For more information visit the website or call (717) 846-1111.
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Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Over 50 artists and artisans will share their creations with you this season. Join them for an opening reception to meet the artists, including a painter in the Renaissance tradition, Sadira. Wine, punch and light refreshments will be served. Can't make it? View the live webcast with artist interviews and candid shots of the event at our website or come in to see for yourself between November 6 and December 31.
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Stop in to smell the seasons...pumpkin spice, apples 'n cinnamon, sandalwood soaps & much more. New: Shea butter & organic sugar body scrubs. Lip Balm Special: 3 lip balms for $5 with over 15 flavors to choose from. Natural body care products from Sunrise make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers! Mix and match 3 products for $11 or fill a gift basket for someone you love. Open First Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. for First Friday. Enjoy Madagascar Chocolate in a variety of new and yummy ways while shopping for the holidays.
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Open 5 - 9 p.m. on First Friday. We will be celebrating our second annual open house with music by A.D. Chandler. Hot toddies and pumpkin bread will be served to get you into the shopping spirit. Enjoy a special pre-holiday special of 20% on all purchases.
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YORK EMPORIUM
343 West Market Street
www.theyorkemporium.com
Explore the dark and mystical art of alchemy at The York Emporium used book and curiosity shop. Is it sorcery? Is it science? You will see lead turned to gold before your unbelieving eyes on First Friday at 7 p.m. and note that at no time do the alchemist's fingers leave his hands. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments.
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HIDDEN ART OF YORK WALKING TOUR
First Friday, November 6
Steps off at 6 p.m.
Go behind the scenes at several historic properties where beautiful and unexpected masterpieces take center stage. This two-hour tour gives participants special access to places like the York Water Company and ends with refreshments at the Yorktowne Hotel. Led by JJ Sheffer and Kevin Schreiber. Space is limited, so call now to reserve your spot. Click here for details and registration info or call (717) 849-2331. Walking tours are presented by Downtown Inc with support from the Yorktowne Hotel.
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HOLIDAY BUZ ON BEAVER STREET
First block of North Beaver Street
Buz on Beaver Street is at it again! All of the Shops on Beaver Street are throwing a holiday open house on First Friday, November 6, starting at 5 p.m. and running until at least 9 p.m. Work your way down the block drinking wine, eating holiday appetizers and tasting chocolates. Indian Summer Jars and A. D. Chandler will be performing! There will be cooking demonstrations, discounts and giveaways. Come down with your friends and make a party of the evening!
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