The next First Friday will be on February 3, 2012

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Bob Friedenberg at
Books and Other Found Things
6:00-9:00

Live Comedy Show
at Tally Ho Theater
8:00-10:00

Gary Rudinsky & Friends
at King Street Coffee
6:00-9:00

Steele and Oglevee
at the Cooley Gallery
6:00-9:00

Trinity Strings
at Bella Luna Ristorante
7:00-9:00

Hard Swimmin' Fish at the Cajun Experience
6:30-9:30

Wine Tasting
at Leesburg Vintner
6:00-9:00

David Davol
at Doener Bistro
7:00-10:00

• 8:00-10:00 Live Comedy Show. Tally Ho Theater presents the "Last Ham Standing," a local improv group of comedic actors, who take suggestions from the audience, to create wacky scenes and funny games. Don't miss this hilarious show, full of laughs for the entire family. Tickets: $10.
  Location: 19 W. Market St.
• 7:00-9:00 Classic Rock Music. The Pink Shop is featuring live music with the popular guitar duo, Jan & Jeff, performing from their wide repertoire of songs, from classic rock to contemporary to bluegrass and old standards.
  Location: 16 S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Live Music and Art. King Street Coffee is featuring a night of live music by guitarist, Gary Rudinsky and Friends. The coffee shop will also feature an art display by a local artist – TBA.
  Location: 110 S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Pottery, Music, Wine and Chocolate. The Cooley Gallery features pottery, paintings, photography and other artwork by Washington Redskins tight-end Chris Cooley and other locally-acclaimed artists. Also, live music by acoustic guitarists, "Steele and Oglevee," playing their mix of rock, pop, country and blues. Plus, wine tasting by a local winery - TBA.
  Location: 12 S. King St.
• 7:00-9:00 Live Music. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, downtown's newest pub/restaurant, will feature live music with a local band – to be announced.
  Location: 202-B Harrison St.
• 6:00-9:00 Art and Music. Medlin Art Gallery is hosting an art open house, showcasing a large selection of original art and collectibles from such nationally-known artists as Mort Künstler, Mary Hope Worley, Paul Landry, John Paul Strain, René Dickerson and others. Also, a selection of antique prints, etchings, engravings and maps will be available.
  Location: 2 Loudoun Street SE
• 7:00-9:00 - Classical Music. The Bella Luna Ristorante is featuring a classical concert by Trinity Strings, which is a string ensemble that is primarily comprised of members of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesburg. Formed in 2009, they have three violinists, a violist, two cellos, and feature a popular mix of classical music, hymns, and folk tunes.
  Location: 19 S. King St.
• 6:30-9:30 Hard Swimmin' Fish. The Cajun Experience is featuring live music with the blues trio, The Hard Swimmin' Fish, playing a range of styles covering the country blues of Mississippi and The Piedmont, the urban blues of Chicago, and funk infused varieties with roots in New Orleans' second line. The juxtaposition of old and new is also evident in both the band members and their play-list.
  Location: 14 Loudoun St SE
• 6:00-9:00 Artist, Bob Friedenberg. Books and Other Found Things is featuring Bob Friedenberg of “Not Wolf Productions,” who will be showing his collection of very fine, detailed rapidograph drawn images.
  Location: 13 Loudoun St. SW
• 7:00 Civil Rights. The Loudoun Museum is hosting a history lecture by Matthew Exline, on the Civil Rights Movement in Loudoun County. Please RSVP for this lecture by sending an email to info@loudounmuseum.org, as space is limited. Admission $5 (free to museum members)
  Location: 16 Loudoun St. SW
• 5:00-8:00 Running Clinic. Transition Triathlon is hosting a guided run and free Natural Running Form clinic with Newton Running. Come learn how you can make your running more efficient, faster and FUN! And take the revolutionary Newton Running shoes out for a demo run and find your running sweet spot! Guided run and shoe demo starts at 5pm, form clinic at 6pm. Newton's technical representative and running coach will be on hand after the clinic for 1:1 questions and shoe fittings.
  Location: 222 S. King St
• 6:00-9:00 Wine and Jewelry. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with Lost Creek Winery and Paula Bannerman with the jewelry line DeaCreo.
  Location: 112G South St. in Market Station
• 6:00-8:30 Andy Hawk's Acoustic Trio. King's Court Tavern is hosting locally acclaimed Andy Hawk and his acoustic trio, consisting of musical virtuoso, Steve DeVries (mandolin, harmonica, guitar, harmony, banjo, piano) and Chuck Bordelon (bass, guitar).
  Location: 2C Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 Photo Exhibit. Photoworks is showcasing their wide array of photographs on display throughout the gallery. Stop by to see some of the extraordinary images that they have taken over the past 33 years. Refreshments served.
  Location: 2A Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. L Gifts & Home Furnishings will have a wine tasting with "Il Pioppo Selections," featuring their newest selections from Italy.
  Location: 11 W. Market St.
• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Leesburg Vintner is hosting a wine tasting event from their collection of wines from around the world.
  Location: 29 S. King St.
• 7:00-10:00 David Davol. Doener Bistro is hosting acoustic guitarist/singer, David Davol, highlighting the Folk-Rock style of the 60's and 70's. He also performs selections of modern Country and Western music, as well as Rock and Alternative tunes. Pick your favorite hits from his 400 song request list.
  Location: 202 Harrison St.
• 6:00-9:00 Harvest Celebration. Cultured is hosting a winter celebration in honor of their new gourmet soups. Stop by to sample some of their unique and delicious soup flavors. Also, free sample of their "real frozen yogurt," which is made from wholesome local ingredients, so it's naturally tart and absolutely delicious!
  Location: 216 Loudoun St. SE (near Mom's Apple Pie)
• 5:30-8:30 Free Open Gaming. The Leesburg Hobbies & Collectibles Shop is hosting an exciting night of "table top war games" by providing gamers a friendly place to meet and compete against each other, while helping to advance players in not only game strategy, but also in modeling, painting and sportsmanlike conduct.
  Location: 9 W. Market St.
• 6:00-9:00 "Low Mileage" Open House. The Exchange, a consignment shop in downtown Leesburg is hosting an open house to showcase their antiques and other home décor items that have “low mileage" on them. Refreshments served.
  Location: 111 E. Market St.
• 6:00-9:00 First Friday for Dogs. The Reign of Cats & Dogs is hosting a fun place for dogs to visit while at First Friday, complete with "Doggie Treats" for man's best friend. If you happen to bring your four-legged friend to First Friday, be sure to stop by.
  Location: 13 ½ S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Gallery of Fine Art. Gleedsville Art Publishers is promoting the fine artwork of their featured artists, such as Bill Schmidt, Antony Andrews, Sue Kelleher and Catherine Thomas, among others. Original paintings and prints of the highest quality in a variety of subjects and media are on display throughout the gallery.
  Location: 5 Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 Chicago Happy Hour. Windy City Red Hots is celebrating a "Chicago Happy Hour," in downtown Leesburg with cold beers and their authentic Chicago style - Hot Dogs, Polish Sausage, Italian Sausage, Pizza Puff and Chili-Cheese Fries. Stop by to get a quick bite of Chicago, without traveling 700 miles.
  Location: 28 S. King St.