Owego’s First Friday puts ‘Art In Motion’

Be it painting, singing, sculpting, sewing, writing, cooking, speaking or gardening, Owego will be filled with an array of art and artists as Owego First Friday celebrates “Art In Motion” this Friday, June 7 beginning at 6 p.m. 

While over a dozen participating locations will provide special events, dining and shopping specials, the Historic Owego Marketplace and sponsors will provide outdoor entertainment as you stroll the streets of Downtown Owego. Outdoor events include some of the following.

Live music from Ithaca based singer / songwriter Andrew Alling. While following the Grateful Dead around in the late ‘80’s and ‘90’s, Andrew supported himself as a street musician, playing in 46 states and honing his craft as a one of a kind Busker along the way. Andrew is a one-man, three-piece jam band playing guitar, organ bass pedals and harmonica. 

Local artists Suzanne Lachman and Michael Husted. Suzanne combines her love for painting with the natural world around her. Working in the oil and acrylic medium Suzanne brings to life scenes from gardens, forests and countryside, including the hills and valleys of Tioga County. Michael is well known locally as a professional jewelry designer. Michael’s approach to painting is to create images that are appealing to the eye while challenging the view to catch a glimpse of the world as seen through his lens. Both will be demonstrating their art live and in motion!

Paint a Pot and Plant – Free Make and Take Project! Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to create a piece of artwork to take away! Art supplies, pots, soil and seeds will be provided, and you’ll just need your creative spirit! Local gardening experts and artists will be helping you along the way and sharing fun and educational information as you create!

Literary Artists Gather at Riverow Bookshop. Poet Heather Dorn and writer Hope Grietzer will join together to share their literary works. Heather is an accomplished poet drawing from her own life experience creating pieces of literary art reflecting the human experience. Hope is currently focused on novels for middle grade readers ages nine through 12 and will be reading from “The Carousel Keeper”, a finalist submission in both he Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s international competition and the Tennessee Mountain Writers Association contest. Both Literary Artists will be available for questions and comments. 

Katie’s Kreations, located at 188 Front St. and First Friday’s featured sponsor, will host local artist Tim Jackson of Tim’s Junk Art. “Halfway between the natural world and the scrap yard, lies my collection of work I call ‘Tim’s Junk Art,’” says Jackson. Stop by and meet Tim! 

All events begin at 6 p.m. A brochure of events will be available online and at participating locations. Owego First Friday happens rain or shine; all outdoor activities will have posted rain locations.  

For more information on HOM, its members and this event, visit Owego.org or find them on Facebook at Historic Owego Marketplace.