Art Walk and Entertainment
Downtown Jamestown • Third Thursday, August 15
Third Thursday’s Drawn Together: A Downtown Art Walk
This event is an expansion of the popular Third Thursday Concert Series hosted at Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown. Building on the fun artistic energy of Third Thursday, Drawn Together is a downtown art walk highlighting many of downtown’s arts organization and arts oriented businesses, with the occasional surprise thrown in.
Third Thursday Concert Series @ Winter Garden Plaza
313 N Main St – 6 to 9 pm.
The evening will be filled with bluegrass and stripped-down root rocks music with Erie, PA’s Smilo & The Ghost. They have recently celebrated the release of their newest album “Twang and Fire.” Jamestown’s Charity Nuse & Sara Rafaloski combine their creative talents to make an irresistible duo. Their stripped-down songs allow the audience to explore the music and lyrics. A founding member of Big Leg Emma, Charity continues the musical vibe of the beloved group. Sara is also a member of the bluegrass outfit Deep Friend & Dipped in Honey.
Chautauqua Art Gallery – 318 N Main St – 5 to 8 pm
Meet local Artists Susan Simmons, Sandra Maggio, Aleida Foulk. View their artwork and watch them demonstrate techniques.
LadySong – 110 W 3rd St – – 6:00 pm
Live demonstration of yarn dyeing. Stop by talk with the shop owner.
Rose & Grace Studio – 316 Cherry St Suite 105, 5:30 p.m.
Rose & Grace Studio will be hosting painting by Patti, Two separate workshops, 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30p.m. Bring a friend and paint each other (face, arm, leg)
Liquid Monkey – 16 E 3rd St – Live Glass Blowing – 5 pm to 8 pm.
Shop owner, Grant Robinson, will be blowing glass in his shop window. Take a peek at incredible craft in progress.
Paint Party in at Crystal Bodhi Tree & Potters Terrace – 3rd St and Potters Alley – 2 to 5:30 pm.
Crystal Bodhi Tree and Potters Terrace will have an open canvas event set up. Anyone is welcome to bring their own art supplies to paint with. There will be plenty of supplies for anyone passing by to stop and paint with us as well. The event will be free to the public.
Art Cloth and Craft – 108 E 3rd St – Open until 8 pm.
Art Cloth and Craft will host a jewelry artist from 5 – 8 pm., demonstrating jewelry carving for casting molds and simple jewelry-making techniques. They will also be offering a jewelry cleaning clinic – bring in your own jewelry for cleaning.
BioDome Project – 207 Pine Street – Open until 7 p.m..
BioDome Project is a locally-owned art gallery, artisans’ market, farmer’s market, and garden shop dedicated to growing plants and building community in Jamestown, NY.
The Pine Cone Creamery (formerly The Sprinkle Cone) – 207 Pine St – chalk the sidewalk with your own artistic creation.
Pearl City Clay House – 220 E 2nd St – 5-6 p.m.
Pottery Throwdown
You are invited to witness the magic unfold as approximately 10 participants each month take on the challenge of the pottery wheel or hand-building clay pieces. With a live narrator guiding the audience through the action, spectators will be treated to an immersive experience, gaining insight into the techniques and artistry behind each creation.
Closing Reception, Imposter Syndrome, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for the Closing Reception of this dual exhibition with Joseph Grice and Joe Rice.
Chautauqua Soap Co. – 14 E 3rd St – will be open until 8 pm offering up their wonderful soaps, candles, and other skin care products. Stop in to talk with owner, Audrey, to learn about soap and candle making.
Stroll through downtown to enjoy murals, public art, and ArtScape banners.
Downtown Fun Every Thursday Evening
Cherry Lounge – 326 Cherry St. Open until 11 p.m. Wing Night! Dine-in Only!
Brazil Lounge – Open until 10 p.m. 10 E. 4th St. Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm. Trivia starts at 7 pm.
Chop House on Main – Open until 9 p.m., 2 E. 2nd St. Ladies Night (½ off martini’s) Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm. Half off draft and $4 house cabernet and chardonnay.
El Jarocho – Open until 8 p.m. 323 Washington St.
4 Below Haggy’s Bar & Grill – Open until 11 p.m. 104 E 2nd St.
Landmark Restaurant – open until 8:30 p.m. 516 W 4th St
Third Thursday: September 19th 2024
Third Thursday Concert Series @ Winter Garden Plaza
313 N Main St – 6 to 9 pm.
A celebratory funk and reggae party in Winter Garden Plaza will be the perfect way to close out the 2024 Third Thursday Series. One of WNY’s most beloved bands, Jamestown’s Smackdab will headline the performance. The band only plays a few times a year, so anytime they hit the stage it’s a blissful event. Buffalo’s Olmsted Dub System will bust out the reggae and turn Winter Garden Plaza into a big dance party. The band consists of some of the Queen City’s most highly regarded musicians.