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It’s a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in the Gloucester Village on the first Friday evening of the month! Join us on Friday, August 4th for this month’s festivities!

The Nines Pet Boutique & Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy: Massage and Relaxation Techniques. Join the Nines Pet Boutique along with Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy, LLC on Friday August 4th from 5-7pm for another fun First Friday!

Are you stressed? Your pet may be too! Free mini-massages and relaxation techniques for you and your pets. Don’t let your anxiety or your pet’s anxiety affect your quality of life. Learn what Massage Techniques, and Essential Oils will help with anxiety, and inflammation for both you and your pet.

Can’t wait until August to treat yourself to a massage? Visit www.heartfelttouchmassage.com and schedule your massage today!

Gloucester Arts on Main: First Friday – Exploring the Third Dimension
A multi-media sculptural exhibition featuring works in metal, wood, ceramic, leather and more. Meet the Artists, including John Latell, George Cramer (The Village Blacksmith) and Warren Dorer.

Reception Friday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm
Free and open to the public. Cash bar and Shari’s famous paninis available for purchase.

Live music by: House of Cards

This exhibition will run through August 28th, 2017

John Latell, known for his impressive ironwork flower sculptures, pours his diverse experiences of rural Virginia, the Canadian Rockies, Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica into the creation of his magnificent sculptures.

George Kramer is Gloucester’s very own Village Blacksmith, bringing old world craftsmanship back to the heart of the community.

Warren Dorer, a native of Long Island, NY who lives in Hampton Roads, is a familiar face around Arts on Main. Warren creates functional leather art, often combining leather with other materials.

Kelsick Specialty Market: Beat the heat with Kelsick Specialty Market! Join us Friday, August 4, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm for our monthly complimentary wine tasting.

The Stewart Gallery will celebrate the opening of a new exhibit: “Local Scenes Through the Eyes of Local Artists.” We will showcase the work of artists such as Lawrence Hollingsworth of Gloucester, among others. The paintings are mostly oil on canvas and depict scenes around the Middle Peninsula and Tidewater Region. Join us for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversations with the artists!

Good Life Kitchen: 1st Friday Feed your Super Hero and Comic Con Rock Painting- Comic Con is coming to Gloucester August 12! Join us Friday as we start the fun with Super Hero rock painting for the kids and learn about what foods fuel your inner Super Hero!

Gloucester Rocks Main! Come out for our First Friday and search for Gloucester business rocks. Families are invited to hashtag the rock you find then turn it in at Sweet Tooth Cafe & Bakery for a gift from your business or “Gloucester Rocks” swag.