01/05/2023
Ghost Harbor Brewing Company see y’all Friday for ArtWalk / Date Night combo!
First Friday ArtWalk January 6, 2023, Downtown Elizabeth City.
Every First Friday of the month many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PMish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as businesses remain open later and the downtown streets come to life. Come down to see all of our local creativity; stay to dine or sip at one of our 19 independently-owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurant options downtown.
The first First Friday ArtWalk of the year is always a little more small and cozy than the others. Business owners are taking a breather from the hectic holiday season and prepping for what we’re all hoping will be an amazing 2023. A smaller ArtWalk allows for more time to visit those who are participating and enables you to more leisurely linger and chat with artisans, business owners, and other ArtWalkers. Fourteen (14) stops is nothing to shake a stick at. Back in the beginning years of ArtWalk, 14 stops was considered a large event.
There will be one ribbon cutting, one “Downtowniversary,” a community meditation, and multiple live music options (to include ukuleles and the dulcimer, in addition to the normal variety of art and artisans.
Remember that the Hot Cocoa Crawl is in full sipping swing through January 15th, so if you haven’t already participated, you still have the chance. ArtWalk is a great evening to start (or continue) your cocoa crawl experience. Visit www.HotCocoaCapital.com for all locations and experiences.
Big Boss Burritos will have their new food truck in operation and serving their delicious food from 5:00 until 10:00 pm at Mariners’ Wharf Park.
Catch a ride from Public Parking to the ArtWalk or from location to location in the new ECDI SMV transport vehicle. Rides given from 4:00-7:30 pm.
For more info about First Friday ArtWalk, visit the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. page or call 252-338-4104 or email [email protected].
• *Port Discover, 611 E. Main, STEM Ribbon Cutting, 5-6 pm with EC Ukes (EC Ukele Group) playing upstairs in the new space designed and renovated for older kids/adults; Parents Night out for members only. Drop-off STEAM program for kids age 4-10. $10 first child, $5 additional siblings; Pizza, drinks, snacks provided. Drop off 5:00 pm; Pick up $7:00 pm; Register at www.portdiscover.org
• Jade Whale Co., 605 E. Main, Local artist Mile High Oddities with handmade crystal jewelry and bracelets.
• Elizabeth City Pizza / Virginia Dare Arcade, 507 E. Main, Flood the Streets (Arcade) event- performance party in the arcade, coordinated by Ellen Minton.
• Copper Canyon Bath Co., 507 E. Main, Matt Greene with MG Custom Woodworking.
• **Small Town Trendz, 510 E. Main, 4 Year Downtowniversary; Emily with Bee's Southern Creations; Hot Cocoa Crawl tasting of peppermint cocoa mixcraft; Create your own pal with AnimalLand $25.
• Arts of the Albemarle, 516 E. Main, Laura Hughes and musician Nora Crouch playing the dulcimer.
• Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter St., Frarbears Kinda Famous Hot Sauce, Liza Franco, William Long, and LeShawn Williams.
• Streetside at former Carolina Theater, 109 N. Poindexter, Leponic Studios LLC will be promoting their independent film company and upcoming series Batman: Darker Knight. Multiple characters from the show.
• Crank’s Shoe Repair, 509 E. Colonial, Creator and owner Ernest Banks and artworks of William C. Hoffman on display.
• Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, 602 E. Colonial, Inside: "Muddy River Makers" (handmade gifts, tie dye, jewelry, & decor), Live music with duo Gina Swoope & Jacob Vanko, 8:00-11:00 pm.
• Dice Goblins, 201 N. Water, Premiering Adventures in Oz game RPG and signups for Friday the 13th horror one shot RPG.
• The Market, 102 N. Water, Art by Tia.
• Shut Up & Listen Records, 610 E. Fearing, Live music by Casey Colson (5-7 pm).
• Divine Illumination & Holistic Healing, 400 S. Water, Community Meditation, 6:30 pm.
• 2 Souls Wine Bar, 513 E. Main, Live music with Brad Privott 6:30-9:30 pm.
• Big Boss Burrittos Food Truck, Mariners’ Wharf Park, 5:00-10:00 pm
* Ribbon Cutting
**Downtowniversary
Downtown Restaurants/Pubs Open for your Enjoyment. Hours vary. Check individual business for hours.
2 Souls Wine Bar, 512 E. Main St.
Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter St.
Coasters Downtown Draught House, 216 N. Poindexter Street
Colonial Café, 418 E. Colonial Ave. (Not open for dinner)
Cypress Creek Grill, 113 S. Water St.
Electric Garden, 608 E. Fearing Street
Elizabeth City Pizza Co., 507 E. Main St.
Ghost Harbor Brewing Company Taproom, 602 E. Colonial Ave.
Groupers Waterfront Restaurant, 400 S. Water St. Closed for Remodeling
Hoppin’ Johnz New South Cuisine, 606 E. Colonial Ave
Island Breeze Grill, 220 N. Poindexter St. (Open for take-out only)
Muddy Waters Coffee, 100 W. Main St. (Open ‘til 6 pm)
Paradiso Roma Ristorante and the Upstairs Oyster Bar, 35 Camden Causeway
Pine & Porch, 105 E. Colonial Ave.
Quality Seafood, 309 E. Ehringhaus St.
Seven Sounds Brewing Co., 112 N. Water St.
The Kraken Coffee House, 615 E. Main St.
The Mills Downtown Bistro, 200 N. Poindexter St.
The SweetEasy Bakery, 112 N. Poindexter St.
The Market, 102 N. Water St.
Toyama Japanese, 218 N. Poindexter St.
