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Grand Rapids celebrates art with First Friday events for November

Exterior of MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids
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A mural is on display outside the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids on a fall day in early November

Events and displays at businesses throughout downtown occur on the first Friday of each month.

GRAND RAPIDS — The first Friday of the month is upon us once again, and in downtown Grand Rapids, that means celebrating the arts!

Here's what's happening 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.

Stained Glass with Class

Alyssa Olson will display her modern clay jewelry.

Giinawind Creative Space

This space next door to the MacRostie Art Center will host a reception for the artists of the Animikii Print Club, whose artwork is featured in the Giinawind Gallery.

A map of downtown Grand Rapids, Minn.
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A map of locations for First Friday in Grand Rapids.

MacRostie Art Center

The gallery celebrates the opening of “Thinking About My Thinking,” an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Diane Levar. The reception will include food, wine and other beverages and an artist talk at 6 p.m.

Bender's Shoes & Gifts

Bender's welcomes Jenny Farber of Chaotic Beauty Artistry. Jenny is a wood-burning and watercolor artist based in Grand Rapids, and she'll have handmade earrings, magnets and wall decor available.

Old Central School

Studio 001

Stop by the Garden Level, where artist Lea Friesen will be demonstrating monotype printmaking.

Artists in the Attic

Visit the third floor artists in residence: Nelia Harper, Krista Rogers and Leah Yellowbird. Guest artist Serenity Barden from Hibbing will display her abstract paintings.

The Old Central School in Grand Rapids against a fall backdrop.
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The Old Central School in Grand Rapids against a fall backdrop.

North in Bloom

North in Bloom has a "Bloom-tique" with Kayla of Sew Festive. Get a jump on holiday shopping with in-store promos and unique embroidery gifts and more from Sew Festive.

Rapids Brewing Co.

The brewery welcomes musician Charley Wagner beginning at 6:30 p.m.

VFW Post No. 1720

Sam Miltich and Friends perform an evening of jazz music 7-9 p.m.

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