March 2nd…First Friday means Fun, Food and Festivities

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Far West End

February’s First Friday event was a hit! Mark Webb played solo on his guitar and harmonica treating us with many of his own musical creations. Beautiful!

The Far West End’s artists also stayed busy, enjoying a steady stream of art enthusiasts, buyers, and explorers. Attendees were rewarded with the works of Diana St.Laurent, Jim Greene, Lou Koppell, Mark Woodward, Russ Anderson and five new works by the LOMA team of juried artists. Rory Curtis also made a debut appearance in the Far West End, with his intricate wood and stone carvings. Ice Age showed off their talent with the coolest table-top candle “crystals”.

This month’s down-home spaghetti didn’t disappoint. And, as always, the sumptuous (and complimentary!) cakes by Art Eats Bakery were melt-in-your-mouth yummy.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the next First Friday . . . March 2nd, from 6-9pm. Come check out more art, good food, beverage, and music at Artisan Traders 1274 Pendleton Street.

Until then . . . find us on Facebook!

Open for Breakfast…

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Far West End

Hungry? In the District? Check out the Happy Biscuit located on Lois Avenue (just under the railroad trellis on the right). Stop in for a hot cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich.

Big Changes…

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Far West End

Lots of interesting changes coming to the Far West End. Keep up to date with the newest news by checking our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/farwestend

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Far West End

Crystal Boyd has just opened Crystal G Studios, offering a creative mix of beauty services, art and retail.

Gals can pop in for eyelash extensions, airbrush makeup, mineral cosmetics (coming soon) and makeup lessons.

But anyone will enjoy perusing the studio’s handmade jewelry, watercolors, and pottery.

Crystal Studios is located at 46 Lois Ave.

Hair We Come!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Far West End

Watch this spot for more information on The Barber’s Gallery. We’re excited about this innovative concept for an upscale barber shop and art gallery. It will be located at 46 Lois Avenue and is set to open at the end of the month.

Feb 3: First Friday in the Far West End

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Far West End

Come get some culture … start your night off with great art and free wine…

Art & Light: http://networkedblogs.com/tpdeJ?ref=nf

The Village Studios & Gallery: “Blurring The Line” a White Whale Resident Artist Show (see below)

Artistry: LIVE mural painting in the back of the Warehouse by Adam C Schrimmer from 9-11pm, and more!
(see below)

Coming downtown to find art for (or with!) your loved one on February’s First Friday ?While you wander through the neighborhood of artists in the Far West End, stop by Artisan Traders at 1274 Pendleton St. to enjoy art, live music, food, and drink.

Come in, relax, grab a beer or glass of wine and enjoy the music of Mark Webb and Katlin Owen. This month we are privileged to have artists Diana St.Laurent, Carol Sloan, Jim Greene, Lou Koppell, Mark Woodward, Rory Curtis, and Russ Anderson, and five new works of the LOMA team of juried artists.

The Catering Cru will be showing off their talent with table top center pieces sculpted in ice. And, if you’re hungry, enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the tastes and flavors of Southern cuisine. As always, the sumptuous cakes by Art Eats Bakery are complementary!

Stop by the dozen open studios in the area.. we are home to some amazing Greenville talent.

Cheers!

Salon-Style Book Reading, Review on Thursday, Jan 26 in Far West End

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Far West End

The evening of January 26 will be an entertaining one in Greenville’s Far West End. That Thursday, Artisan Traders – the area’s special event venue – will be the setting for a salon-style book reading and review, with food, drinks and lively discussion. The reception to follow will have live music by jazz artist Jamie Wright.

The event is called “Let’s Talk”, a perfect name for an evening of dialogue between guests and some of the community’s more distinguished members. The topic: the book Sister Citizen by Melissa V. Harris-Perry. The event is hosted by Sharon Johns with selected reading by Sonya Caldwell. The evening’s “book critics” are Mellone Long, Rep. Chandra Dillard, Councilor Xanthene Norris, and Sam Zimmerman.

Artisan Traders is owned by Terri Lingsch, a member of the Far West End Business Association. The venue is an anchor location in which the public regularly congregates on First Fridays, when galleries stay open late. “I’m excited to see the space being used in a new way,” says Lingsch, of the upcoming literary evening. “My vision has always been for Artisan Traders to serve as a community gathering place on several levels. We’ve already had wine tastings, art shows, catered meals and live entertainment here,” she says.

Reservations
Make your reservation today by contacting Stephanie Brown by phone 864-979-1609 or email beyonddifferences@yahoo.com. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

Date & Time
“Let’s Talk” kicks off at 6:30pm on Thursday, 1/26/12 at Artisan Traders Event Venue at 1274 Pendleton Street, Greenville in the Far West End.

Directions
“It’s easy to get to Artisan Traders, and to the Far West End,” says Lingsch. “Just go south on Main Street. Veer right when Main becomes Pendleton Street, and cross Academy. In about a half mile, you’ll reach the heart of the district. Artisan Traders is at the corner of Pendleton and Perry.

About the Area
Greenville’s Far West End recently re-branded itself to underscore its one mile proximity to the city’s historic West End, a popular downtown hub for entertainment and shopping. The Far West End is presently a mix of commercial and residential, with many (but not all) of its businesses being art galleries or working studios. The name change is also intended to attract developers to the area and has been well-received thus far.

First Friday of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Far West End

January 6th will make the first First Friday event of 2012 in the Far West End.

The Village Studios will be featuring an exhibition of works by Jeremy Ross and Friends. Ross’s exhibition also serves as a mid-year graduation celebration. Village Studios plans an additional special showing the following day: Saturday, January 7.

Village Studios is an anchor business in Greenville’s Far West End, where many art galleries and working studioes are based. It’s located at the corner of Pendleton and Lois streets.

Open Studios Coming Nov 5, 6

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Far West End

The upstate’s most exciting arts weekend is fast approaching. Greenville Open Studios, when local visual artists open their working studios to the public, is scheduled for Nov 5 and 6, 2011. Hours are 10-6 on Saturday the 5th, and 12-6 on Sunday. A few studios will also be open on Friday evening from 6-9 pm.

The event, championed by Metropolitan Arts Council for 10 years now, is sponsored this year by SEW Eurodrive and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. A goal of the event is to make art more accessible to everyone. From its inception, it’s been a highly popular weekend.

The recently renamed Far West End, where many of Greenville’s working studios are clustered, will likely be a hotbed of activity. What was formerly known as the Pendleton Street Arts District lies just west of downtown: from South Main, veer right onto Pendleton and go 1/2 mile past Academy to find the heart of the district. The Far West End has lots of free parking on Lois Street and in a lot across from Village Studios. Far West End studios which are not right in the Pendleton Street area – like White Whale and Creative Ironworks – have parking on site.

This weekend will be a great opportunity local residents and visitors to meet local artists, become familiar with their work, and take home something that moves them.