3F THIS Friday! Love What You Do!

February 3rd Friday is all about Loving What You Do, and it's the perfect month to kick off our first annual Singer Songwriter Stroll! Original Eastern Shore Music will be highlighted in three locations, by some of the area's most talented musicians. It all starts off at Main Roots Coffee, with Nate Clendenan at 5:30-6pm and Sam Guthridge at 6 - 6:30pm. Then we move on toCellar Door with Rico Wore a Diamond from 6:30 - 7pm, and Alex&Shiloh from 7-7:30pm. The stroll ends in the Gallery Building Atrium with Steven Kenney from 7:30 - 8pm and Pete Vinroot from 8-8:30. This first annual showcase is brought to you by Kuhn's Jewelers, West Main Recording and Malone & Associates.

In The Powell Building, on the Plaza, we will have fine artists, jewelry artists, and a very special fine art showcase by Jason Wharton. Jason is known for his hand painted pin-striping, lettering and mixed media art; inspired by all things cars and motorcycles and Kustom Kulture. Jason travels all over the country with car shows, and motorcycles adorned by his art have been featured in magazines; including Hot Bike, Cafe Racer, V-Twin and Iron & Air. Come see how his technical skills have transformed into popular and relevant local art, and watch him work during the first ever 3rd Friday "Pinstripe This" Challenge. Also in Powell, The EnvisionSBY team from the University Of Maryland School Of Architecture and the City of Salisbury will share the ideas, drawings and images from the first Downtown Community Design Workshop.

The Parker Place Building will house local artists, vendors and crafters, as well as The Wicomico County Public Library, who will be promoting their Light of Literacy Awards Ceremony, an event that recognizes the dedication of everyday individuals and brings together leaders from around the area to recognize those who are luminaries in our community, lighting the way for others by their example. Girl Scout Troop 980 will also be in the Parker Place Building, and yes, they will have cookies! But save some Samoas for 3F, or else!

In the Gallery Building, the Art Institute and Gallery will have the opening reception of their 2014 Blooming Artist Showcase; a collection of works from local area youths, with pieces shown from kids of all ages. This is one of the largest showcases that AIG does each year! Then stop in Maya Bella's Pizzeria, everyone's favorite place to grab a quick bite on 3rd Fridays. Across the street, it will also be a big night for Main Roots Coffee, who will be celebrating their one year anniversary with a new menu release and live music with the Singer Songwriter Stroll from 5:30 -7pm.

Salisbury University Art Galleries: Downtown Campus is going big for the closing reception of their latest exhibit Palette, an exhibit showcasing food art that opened on January 29th. From 5-7pm, a special Tasting Event will features offering from eight local chefs, paired with local wine, beer and Downtown's own Main Roots Coffee. Tickets to the event can be purchased online and are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. This event is sure to be one of the most exciting culinary experiences in Downtown Salisbury this season. From 7pm- 8pm the gallery will again be open to the public, so stop by and see these delicious creations, before they are gone!

Late Night, the Bars and Restaurants will keep the party going with great specials, and amazing live music. Brew River will have Pasadena at 10pm, Cellar Door will have Ray Holiday at 9pm, Market Street will have DJ B-Side at 10pm, MoJo's has DJ SL at 10pm, Roadie Joe's will have The Dog and Butterfly from 6-9 and DJ Rusty Griswald from 10 to close.