Christmas Tree Lighting
Corner of Washington and Main (by Mattern's)
Dec 2, 7:15-7:30pm

Join the choir of merry-makers at 6:45 to lighting of the tree!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Craig Brenner & the Crawdads
Goshen Theater (216 South Main Street)
Dec 2, 8-9

Craig Brenner & the Crawdads

FREE!

Called "a fine and funky pianist" by Living Blues, Craig Brenner has been voted "Best Musician" in Bloomington, Ind., numerous times, and The Crawdads have been rated best band.

The band's current line-up includes Craig on piano and vocal, Lori Brenner on vocal and percussion, Gordon Bonham on guitar and vocal, Joe Donnelly on sax and vocal, Jeff Chapin on drums and Neal Heidler on bass. Craig's original compositions give the group its own unique sound, as evidenced by their most recent CD, Live to Love.

The Crawdads are influenced by the music of New Orleans, particularly its distinguished line of piano players, beginning with Jelly Roll Morton and including luminaries such as Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Dr. John and Henry Butler, among others. The band is also influenced by the R & B of the Meters and Neville Brothers, the blues of Memphis Slim and Muddy waters, and the boogie woogie of Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson and Albert Ammons.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Holiday Carols
Corner of Washington and Main (by Mattern's)
Dec 2, 6:45-7:30pm

Join the choir of merry-makers at 6:45 to sing Christmas carols, warm up with hot chocolate, and prepare for the lighting of the tree. It is the time of year when we think about giving. We ask you to give a bit of your voice and celebrate the spirit of our community.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Dance Dance Dance!
Goshen Theater
Dec 2, 7-9

Teens in grades 6 - 8 are welcome to attend! Hang out, meet and greet your friends and DANCE! Dress up or dress down but you will want to look your BEST!

ID REQUIRED: All students MUST have a valid school ID in order to attend First Fridays teen events.

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Parents - Teen activities end promptly at 9 p.m. Please make sure you pick up your son or daughter at the Goshen Theater by 9 p.m. Should you be so inclined, we also invite you to stop in and give thanks our amazing teen volunteers. Without our volunteers these events would not be possible.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

FREE Gift Wrapping
213 S. Main St., Goshen
Dec 2, 5-9

Need a little help wrapping your holiday gifts?

IU Health Goshen Hospital is offering one night of free gift-wrapping during the December First Fridays event. Purchase any gifts at a downtown retailer during the December 2 First Fridays and take it to Bryan Chris Photography (213 South Main Street) to have our volunteers wrap your present. Just bring your receipt and they'll wrap it for you!

Co-sponsored by Todd Allen Design (tadesign.com) and Bryan Chris Photography.

Hosted by: Bryan Chris Photography

GHS Crimsonaires in Concert
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Dec 2, 5:30-9

The Goshen High School Crimsonaires will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 and 7:45 PM.

These FREE concerts will feature standard pop favorites and Christmas selections...fun for the entire family!

Free refreshments will also be available. As always, our friendly hospitality and restroom facilities are here to help you enjoy First Friday Events in Goshen.

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

Living Gift Market/ Petting Zoo
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Dec 2, 5:30-7:30pm

Shop outside the box and swing into the Christmas Spirit! Heifer Internationals "Living Gift Market" with children's petting Zoo, 1st Fridays at City Church of the Brethren. 5:30 to 7:30 pm December 2rd. AND Concert with the Swinging Senior Saxes from 6:00 to 7:00. On the corner of 5th and Clinton. This will be an evening to remember! Did I say fresh cookies?!!

Give someone you love a gift that will lift people out of the cycle of hunger and poverty and multiplies itself! Choose from the onsite catalog a gift to honor your friends, family or business associates. Your charitable donation will be made in your loved one's name and go for a living animal that will provide a family with the dignity of not only feeding themselves but also with a means to pay for clothing, education, doctors' visits and decent shelter. Bring the whole family to see and pet the animals and hear a great concert, all while helping to end world hunger. Shares of different animals start at $10.00. A flock of ducks costs $20.00 and up to a camel $850.00

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Goldmine Pickers
201 South Main Street, Goshen
Dec 2, 5-9

The Goldmine Pickers will be playing inside Mattern's from 6-9 PM!

Hosted by: Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli