It is Friday the 13th, which means it is the second Friday of the month. That means it is time for another round of 2nd Friday Art Night.
Among the sites this month are:
Butler Center Galleries (401 President Clinton Avenue). Guests can enjoy the music of guitarist Michael Carenbauer and the art of featured artist Sherrell Holcomb. In addition the evening will feature the opening of Abstract Ar(t). This exhibit showcases contemporary, abstract works of art by Arkansas-based artists Dustyn Bork, Megan Chapman, Donnie Copeland, Don Lee, and Steven Wise. It will be on display through November 24, 2013.
Historic Arkansas Museum (200 East Third Street). Visitors to HAM will hear live music by Gentleman Jazz and enjoy wine tasting provided by Zin Wine Bar. In addition to continuing exhibitions, the evening includes an opening reception of Reflections from the Monday Studio Artists with works by Shirley R. Anderson, Barbara Seibel, Sue Shields and Caryl Joy Young. The show features these four artists’ landscape works.
Old State House Museum (300 West Markham). Music by Big Silver headlines the offerings at the Old State House Museum. The acclaimed Little Rock band will be playing on the lawn of the museum starting at 5:30 pm. The band recently recorded an episode of “AETN Presents: On the Front Row” that featured the music of Big Silver member Isaac Alexander. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside. Food and drinks will be provided for this free event.
2nd Friday Art Night runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and is free. There are numerous stops at downtown galleries and museums.