The Parliament, Downtown Inc, Diemo Video and Salvaging Creativity is taking over The Strand-Capital theatre to premiere “George Street Artists” a documentary the follows the nine George Street sculptures, their makers and actual creation.

Salvaging Creativity and Downtown Inc will also be revealing the details for the W. Philadelphia Street Architecture Project, which will include artist open call information for four more sculpture installations!

We know this community is filled with creative makers. Design something for your city.. and build it!

Ralph Real and Unknown will be preforming live, as well as New Hope Academy Music Group The Bucket Brigade.

Refreshments will also be available – including full bar service, snacks, soda, coffee & water.

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Friday May 4th – Printmaking event at The Parliament featuring the musical stylings of Strange Birds in the front and the free screen printing by Creek Score in the back. In the middle you will find a gallery of printmaking eye candy, free refreshments and the cool kids.

The gallery will also be open every Saturday from 11:00 – 3:00.

Not just another First Friday show, Spring Forward is a celebration of community, emerging artists and fashion coming together for an evening of spring inspiration! The Parliament is bringing together 7 creative community members, 13 artists and 4 downtown merchants for one evening only, First Friday, March 1, 2013. Local art will be paired with models styled in beautiful threads from downtown merchants to reflect the artists’ vision within their pieces. The event will be hosted at Marketview Arts and will include an art exhibit and runway presentation. Models will walk the runway, while brief commentary is provided about each look. Refreshments will be provided before and after the runway presentation. Fashions, makeup, and artwork will all be for sale!

Our wonderful York City Merchants for the evening will be:
Hilary Arthur with Arthur and Daughters  http://arthuranddaughters.com/
Melissa Grove with Sweet Melissa’s Dream  http://www.facebook.com/SweetMelissasDream
Caroline Morris with Kimmans For Gifts  http://www.kimmans.com/
Karen Staub with The Watchmakers Daughter  http://watchmakersdaughter.net/

Our Artists for the evening will be:
Joan Austin
Tifani Ennis
Eric Fink
Lindsey Keeney
Rita King
Katelyn Lau
Maggie Moran
Andrius Polonik
Darin Potts
Hollie Chantiles-Shortino
Andi Simpson
Pat Thomas
Brenda Wintermyer

Look Book Team:
Photography – Ken Bruggeman  http://www.kenbruggemanphotography.com/
Makeup – Carmina Cristina  http://carminacristina.com/
Hair – Glen Oropeza  http://www.facebook.com/glencocoforhair
Stylist – Hilary Arthur with Arthur and Daughters  http://arthuranddaughters.com/
Art Curator – Rita King  www.rita-king.com
Graphic Design – Mark Broomell  http://www.facebook.com/mark.broomell?fref=ts
Creative Director – Alex Dwyer  http://www.facebook.com/Alexandra.E.Dwyer?fref=ts

Models:
Alex Babinchak
Rachel Ballentine
Sarah Grim
Sharon Valldes
Allyson Bohnert
Michelle Timcheck
Danielle Byers
Basia Kossecka
Talia Frysinger

Special thanks to our sponsors for this event:
Bistro 19  http://www.bistro19york.com/
Built to Last Tattoo  http://www.b2ltattoo.com/
First Capital Dispensing Co.  http://firstcapitaldispensing.com/
Innovation Downtown Incorporated
Lincolnway Flowers  http://www.lincolnwayflowershop.com/
The Prancing Pig  http://www.prancingpigpottery.com/
White Rose Bar and Grill  http://www.whiterosebarandgrill.com/
Heritage Hills Resort  http://www.heritagehillsresort.com/

Keep an eye out for our Look Book around town with a preview of some of the fashions, and our event after party at The Depot!

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