First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, November 5, 2010

Goshen's Open Studio Tour

Discover the creative arts that are part of the Goshen community!

Goshen's Open Studio Tour features area studios and galleries, showcasing the work of many local artists.Take the self-guided tour to view current gallery exhibits, get an inside look at artists’ studios, see work in progress, and purchase original art directly from the artist. More details below under the "Entertainment" tab.

Download a map of the tour (300kb .pdf file)
For kids - download a tour Scavenger hunt (60kb .pdf file)   

You'll also want to check out the array of performing artists at the Goshen Theater (216 South Main Street) from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Eat, shop and enjoy Downtown Goshen...a city on the go!

Sponsored by Eyedart Studio, The Goshen Theater


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Performing Arts
The Goshen Theater (216 S. Main St)
Nov 5, 5:30-9:30pm

A full line up of entertainment @ The Goshen Theater:
 
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Greencroft Evergreen Singers

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Spacious Heart Yoga Demonstration

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
CANCELLED - Troupe Raqs Shuvani Middle Eastern Dance

8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Frequency Theater 

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Goshen's Open Studio tour
Participating art galleries and studios
Nov 5, 5-9

Take a self-guided tour of the arts in Goshen! Eight studios/galleries will be participating - download a map (300kb .pdf file). Check out the "Kids" tab for a fun kids scavenger hunt!

On Lincoln Avenue

On Main Street

At the Mill Race Center

Download a map of tour locations (300kb .pdf file)

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

GHS Art Benefit Auction and Free Soup
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

The GHS Art Department will be sponsoring an auction at the First Presbyterian Church.  This auction will feature student art as well as other donated items.  The Auction goes from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

The First Presbyterian Church will also be sharing free soup with the community from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  Homemade Chili, Chicken Soup, and Vegetarian Vegetable will be available for everyone to enjoy (as long as supplies last:)

As always...our facilities are at your disposal for coffee, free WiFi, restrooms, a warm place to sit with friends and good old hospitality.

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

New Horizons Band at City Church
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 7-9

November 5th, 1st Friday

Goshen City Church of the Brethren hosts the New Horizon’s Band!  203 North 5th Street, Goshen.

Come and join the crew at City Church for a wonder evening with a variety of music from the New Horizons band.  The music will start at 7:00 in our Fellowship Hall complete with refreshments and pop corn.  After a day at work and a wonderful dinner at a down- town restaurant, what would be better than sitting back and having a toe tapping time with the New Horizons Band at City Church?  Entrance fee is free, but we will be receiving ‘Quarters for Kids’, keeping with Goshen’s “Week of Compassion”.

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Goshen Crimson Marching Band
Courthouse Lawn
Nov 5, 6-7

Goshen High School's Crimson Marching Band just won 2nd place at State! Come listen to our community's award-winning band. They'll be playing on the courthouse lawn from 6 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by: Goshen High School

David Pottinger Open House
135 S. Main Street
Nov 5, 5-9

Please join LaCasa, Inc. to celebrate David Pottinger’s prestigious “Dorothy Richardson” resident leadership award from NeighborWorks America. YOUR support put Goshen in the national spotlight, so come share in the fun! Light refreshments, art and plenty of community partners will be on hand. Special presentation at 7 p.m.

Hosted by: LaCasa, Inc.

Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw
211 South Main Street, Suite B, Goshen
Nov 5, 8-10

Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute comedy battle.

Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors

Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.

Hosted by: New World Arts
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
SE corner of Main & Lincoln
Nov 5, 5-9

Apple Dumplings
Community Church of Waterford will be selling apple dumplings for $4/each near the southeast corner of Main Street and Lincoln Avenue.

First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

GHS Art Benefit Auction and Free Soup
The GHS Art Department will be sponsoring an auction at the First Presbyterian Church.  This auction will feature student art as well as other donated items.  The Auction goes from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

The First Presbyterian Church will also be sharing free soup with the community from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  Homemade Chili, Chicken Soup, and Vegetarian Vegetable will be available for everyone to enjoy (as long as supplies last:)

As always...our facilities are at your disposal for coffee, free WiFi, restrooms, a warm place to sit with friends and good old hospitality.
When/Where
Description

Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 6-9

Author Signing
Author Annette Britton, who attended Bethany Christian Schools and Goshen College, will be available from 6-9pm to sign copies of her book 5 Black Women Inc.

"This book—a collection of the most meaningful, miraculous, and bizarre experiences of my life—is the birth of a business I’ve had in my mind for years. ..The concept was born nearly two decades ago. I was an electronic engineer at Xerox at the time, and I thought, Why can’t there be a corporation started by black women like me?"

Copies of the book are available at Better World Books for $14.00

First United Church of Christ
110 South 5th Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-8

Holiday Happenings
Holiday Happenings will take place at First United Church of Christ on Friday, November 5th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, November 6th from 9 am to 2 pm. Activities will include a sloppy joe dinner and coolie walk on Friday night and a biscuit & gravy breakfast, taco salad luncheon and cookie walk on Saturday. Both days will include many crafters and vendors selling their items and a themed basket silent auction.
Contact: Darla Kauffman

The Nut Shoppe
204 South Main Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

Fall Chocolate Art
Featuring our Holiday White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffle and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Truffle. Caramel apples will be available again for tonight only, this is you last change this year so come early.
When/Where
Description

Open Studio Tour locations
Nov 5, 5-7

Downtown Goshen Inc.

OST Scavenger Hunt
Complete the "Open Studio tour Scavenger Hunt" for your chance to win one of three specialty hot cocoa mugs compliments of Eric Strader Pottery and Laser Accents. 



Turn in your completed scavenger hunt by 7 p.m. at The Goshen Theater (216 South Main). A drawing will take place on stage at 8 p.m. Must be present to win.

Download your scavenger hunt here (60kb .pdf file)

120 East Washington Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 6-8

Accents Framing

Fall Craft
Join us for an eco-friendly fall craft at Accents Framing & Gifts from 6 - 8 p.m.

Sponsored by Accents Framing & Gifts

120 East Washington Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 6-8:15pm

Accents Framing

Thanksgiving Story Time
Join us in the conference room for books about Thanksgiving! Stories will be read at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. 
 
'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
1,2,3 Thanksgiving! by W. Nikola-Lisa
Over the River and Through the Woods by Lydia Maria Child
The Squirrels' Thanksgiving by Steven Kroll
I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson

Sponsored by Goshen Public Library, Families First and Chiropractic Wellness Center

120 North Main Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

Home Again

Train Display
Fun for the whole family! Come visit our fall-themed O-Gauge Portable Train Layout.

120 North Main Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

Home Again

Train Display
Fun for the whole family! Come visit our fall-themed O-Gauge Portable Train Layout.

120 North Main Street, Goshen
Nov 5, 5-9

Home Again

Train Display
Fun for the whole family! Come visit our fall-themed O-Gauge Portable Train Layout.

The Window
Nov 5, 5-8:30pm

The Window

Week of Compassion Event

Contact: Mindy - 533-9680
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Goshen City Church of the Brethren

203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.

Contact information:

Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884

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Business category: Public Service

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First Presbyterian Church

215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845

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Business category: Public Service

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First United Church of Christ

110 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

First United Church of Christ is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.

Contact information:

Darla Kauffman
(574) 533-6764

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Business category: Public Service

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LaCasa, Inc.

202 North Cottage Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528

LaCasa works with individuals and community partners to create opportunity for personal growth, family stability and neighborhood improvement.

LaCasa is a community development corporation with 35 years of experience in Elkhart County, implementing grant resources and partnering with a caring community to create attractive and economically stable neighborhoods. LaCasa is a member of the National NeighborWorks Network, a HUD Certified Agency and a United Way Agency.

Contact information:

Bonnie Martin, Vice President of Development
(574) 533-4450

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Business category: Public Service

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Downtown Goshen Inc.

234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526

Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.

Contact information:

Gina Leichty
(574) 312-9922

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Business category: Public Service

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

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Business category: Retail

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New World Arts

211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Laura Gouin


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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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The Window

223 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680

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Business category: Public Service

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.
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HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
              Saturdays 10:00 AM  - 3:00 PM
closed Sundays

EXTENDED HOURS THE  FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH  MONTH until 9:00

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 534-5000

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Business category: Retail

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Accents Framing

120 East Washington Street
Goshen, Indiana 46528

Contact information:

Lauren Hodges
574-534-5698

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Business category: Retail

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Goshen High School

401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526

Education for grades 9 - 12

Contact information:

Susan Hepler-Yoder
(574) 533-8651

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Business category: Public Service

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The Nut Shoppe

204 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Hand dipped gourmet chocolates, fresh nuts and the world's best gummies. We also have healthy snack mixes, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans and love helping you customize your special event. Every month we have a new gourmet truffle. Nostalgic candies to modern day candy, we have everything you need from your downtown candy shop!

Contact information:

Danae Bell
(574) 534-2828

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Business category: Retail

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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