3rd Friday: Art & Entertainment In Downtown Salisbury

Salisbury, MD – What is December 21, 2012? The Mayan Apocalypse? The Galactic Alignment? Well… we don’t really know. All we know is its 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury! We will be ringing in the Holidays and Doomsday together this Friday from 5- 8pm. A strange combination to be sure, but add in some art, fabulous shopping, live music and fantastic restaurant specials, and you have yourself a great reason to head downtown for another awesome 3rd Friday! The Plaza lights will be lit, creating a gorgeous backdrop to enjoy strolling between the various activities being held.

The 3rd Friday artists will fill The Powell Building, on the Plaza, with Fine Art displays, as well as, plenty of handmade items and crafts, right in time for last minute holiday gifts! The City Center building will also be buzzing with activity, with a last minute Holiday Shopping Bazaar, Kids Crafts hosted by SWAC, fabulous food and drink specials at Aqua Bar & Restaurant, and live holiday music and an Open Mic Night hosted by B&B Music! Enza’s Organic Salon will also be celebrating their 6th year anniversary with specials sales, hors d’oeuvres and live music with Alex and Shiloh from 6 – 8pm.

Still looking to shop? Stop by Art Institute and Gallery for the special 3rd Friday Shopping Night with the Arts, and take advantage of special sales, and free gift wrapping! Perfect way to cross of last minute gifts! Then head on down to Season’s Best Antiques for their Ugly Sweater Party from 5 – 8pm! The first 30 people wearing their ugliest sweaters will receive a free gift, and their huge inventory of unique antiques is certain to contain perfect presents for everyone on your list.

The First Annual Salisbury Houses of Worship Open House Tour will also be taking place during 3rd Friday. This self-guided tour takes place from 4-7pm and includes six gorgeous and historical churches all surrounding the Downtown Area, including Bethesda United Methodist, Chipman M.E. Church and Cultural Center, St. Francis de Sales, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Trinity United Methodist and Wicomico Presbyterian Church. The churches will be open during these hours and historical information will be presented, as well as musical performances. Tour information and music schedules are available at each of the churches in advance. 3F is an all-volunteer effort, a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Committee. There is no charge for local artists to set up, only registration is required. For more information: mailto: 3rdFridaySby@gmail.com or Visit www.3rdfridaysby.com