Our Kick-off First Friday is on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m! Join the fun … complimentary tastings, live music, raffles, festive beverages and special offers throughout town …. all free to the public. Everyone is welcome!
Aggie’s/Vest will serve Mojitos and Virgin Mojitos! And as a Mother’s Day Special, enjoy 50% off of featured springtime hair bows and 30% off of dichroic glass pendants. 979 Washington Street West, 645-4063.
Pop into The Asylum to explore their Spring Cocktail Menu! 399 Randolph Street East, 681-318-3515.
Kick back at A New Chapter, browse the bookshelves and enjoy live music. 922 Washington Street West, 681-318-3501.
Edith’s welcomes moms with complimentary treats in honor of Mother’s Day. 1035 Washington Street East, 645-7998.
The Golden Rabbit invites you to an evening of fun, refreshments, prizes and giveaways! Enjoy complimentary champagne, sparkling water and a juiced mocktail for the littles. Enter your name at the door in a raffle for a pair of Handmade Kilim Mules, a TGR Lifestyle candle and an arrangement from My Naked Florist (a $500 value). And it doesn’t stop there! Together The Golden Rabbit and My Naked Florist are offering limited quantities of complementary hand-tied bouquets! And a selection of small potted plants for the home in aged terra cotta from Campo De Fiori will be available for purchase. 951 Washington Street West, 681-318-3108.
Hill and Holler hosts local band, Seldom Free, performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 970 N. Jefferson Street, 647-4429.
Stonehill Realty will unwrap their renovated offices at 1018 Washington Street East, on the corner of Washington & Jefferson Streets. The interior has been completely re-worked: exposed tin ceiling, refinished wood floor, paint for the walls and new lighting! There will be enhanced services revealed, with familiar faces, especially Phyllis Tuckwiller, and some new ones. Stop by for this open house! 101 East Washington Street, 645-6633.
Come check out The Hub’s newly redecorated café for a smoothie tasting, and get your Tarot cards or palm read by the wonderful Maya Coleman. Smoothie Tastings are free; readings are offered for $5. The Hub is a community cafe powered by High Rocks Educational Corporation where people earn and learn at two youth-led businesses: Tech Express and Hub Cafe. 232 Lee Street Bldg. C, (Located at the Lee Street Complex, the old Lewisburg Elementary School. Building C is behind Lee Street Studios). 647-4994.
Treat your tastebuds to complimentary cocktail samples at The General Lewis Inn. 1236 Washington Street East, 645-2600.
At Bella The Corner Gourmet find and taste your new spring wine and nibbles. Sample a few to pack in that picnic. 1017 Washington Street East, 520-4921.
The Shoe Box is kicking off their FIRST First Friday with a BOGO 25% OFF all Sanuks and a drawing for you to win a prize pack from The Shoe Box! Don’t miss the special pop-up show by Bonny Day Tees, who will be joining in on the fun! 847 Court Street North, 681-318-3377.
Stroll into The Washington Street Pub for “Bartender’s Choice.” 1030 Washington Street East, 645-7386.
Commonwealth Vintage invites you to check out their First Friday Sidewalk Sale. 1036 Washington Street East, 301-542-6219.
The Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center welcomes back First Fridays with art and music! Their May “Art in the Valley” series will feature exhibits by the talented husband and wife duo, Bruce and Jeanne Brenneman. The show titled “Wood & Water” will feature woodworking creations by Bruce, watercolors and prints by Jeanne, and pieces created by both! “Old Ease,” aka Bob DuCharme, George Piasecki, Jim Wright and friends, will provide an array of toe-tapping tunes throughout the evening. 905 Washington Street West, 645-1000.
Stop by Patina for live traditional Irish music by Patrick O’Flaherty and complimentary Guinness beer and Girl Scout cookies. 1046 Washington Street East, 520-4960.
The Stardust Cafe treats you to a complimentary wine tasting with every dinner. 102 Washington Street East, 647-3663.
As you stroll through town don’t forget to stop by Yarid’s to check out what’s new and maybe have a bite at The Humble Tomato! There are lots of discoveries to make on First Fridays After Five!
First Fridays is sponsored by City National Bank and the Shops & Restaurants of Downtown Lewisburg. For more information go to visitlewisburgwv.com or to Facebook or call 645-4333.
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