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The Rahway Arts District 1st Thursdays free fun |
Exhibits & Performances, Arts & Crafts, Live Music & Food, Antiques and more.... |
Special "1st Thursdays Weekends" in recognition of the City's 150th Anniversary Park and ride free form the Rahway City Hall to all downtown events Bus runs every 10 minutes May 3rd 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cherry Street Block Party, Fun for the Whole FamilyFood, Games and Entertainment: Live Bands o DJ Karaoke o Kids Talent Show o Poetry o Clowns o Face Painting o Fashion Show o Stilt Walker o Chess Tournament o Art Displays o Sand ArtEasily removable tattoos o Palm Reader o Cherry St. Piano Player o Electric Slide Dance Contest o Kids Art Tables for fun projects July 3rd through 6th Music-memorabilia- cruisin to the 50's at the Union County Performing Art Center October3rd thru 6th Rahway High Reunion Weekend - class reunions from numerous years. Rahway graduate artists and musicians will be featured throughout the Downtown and Rahway Arts District the entire week. WWW.Rahwayhigh.com Special feature: Saturday, October 5th, The cast of Beatlemania, Union County Performing Art Center Places to Go in and around the Arts District for 1st Thursdays Visual Arts (openings and exhibits): The Arts Guild of Rahway, 5 - 10 PM, 1670 Irving Street, on-going arts exhibits, educational programs and live music, poetry, cultural events Edge Art (3 Galleries), 5 - 9 PM, 1571 - 1577 Irving Street, on-going Gallery Artists Marcel Truppa Fine Art Gallery, 5 - 8 PM, 1663 Irving Street, on-going artists' exhibits St. Georges Art Glass Studio, 5 - 9 PM, 1659 Irving Street, glass artist studio and exhibits JoAnn Lynch/Francesca Azzara Artist Studios/Gallery, 5 - 9 PM, 1657 Irving St The Big Image Photography, 5 - 9 PM, 219 West Main Street, photo services The Capture Bead, 5 - 9 PM 1565 Irving Street, Ethnicity Art Gallery, 5 - 9 PM, 70 E. Cherry Street, on-going exhibits Le Moulin Art Gallery, 5 - 9 PM, 89 E. Cherry Street, on-going exhibits Music: The Academy of Music, 5 - 9 PM, 1516 Irving Street Dance/Theatre/Performing Arts: Union County Performing Arts Center, 5 - 9 PM, 1601 Irving Street Rahway Dance Theatre, 5 - 9 PM, 1439 Irving Street Union County Dance Centre, 5 - 9 PM, 1542 Irving Street Books: Bridges Book Center, 5 - 9 PM, 1480 Main Street The Rahway Public Library, 2 City Hall Plaza Edge Book Gallery, 5 - 9 pm, 1573 Irving Street Crafts: The Pine Box, 5 - 9 PM, 1667 Irving Street The Craftsman Club, 5 - 9 PM, 1550 Irving Street Charlies Florist and Baskets, 5 - 9 PM, 1475 Main Street Nieces Pieces, 5 - 9 Pm, 1464 Main Street Antiques: The Gilded Lillie, 5 - 9 PM, 18 Poplar Street Ann Murray Antiques, 6 - 9 PM, 83 E. Cherry St Royal Treasure Antiques, Inc., 5 - 9 PM, 69 E. Cherry St Free Shuttle Service from City Hall complex parking lot (Park and Ride). Look for designated area sign in front of the Rec. Center More Events and Activities to be listed!!! |
Free Shuttle Service from City Hall complex parking lot (Park and Ride) pick-up in front of Rec. Center. Runs every 10 minutes throughout downtown and the last pick-up is at midnight. |
May's 1st Thursdays Events: Thursday, May 1st Free Parking and Shuttle Bus to various locations "In and Around" the Rahway Arts District. Book Signing and Sale, Union County Arts Center Annex, Rob Palmer author, "NO TIME TO DIE," 6pm to 9pm, Entertainment by "Karacter," Refreshments, 1591 Irving St. Arts Guild of Rahway, "Paper Weight," An exhibition that examines many forms of works on paper, 6pm to 9pm, 1670 Irving St. RHS Band Combo, performance & fundraiser, 6" potted flower arrangements $5, 6pm to 8pm, Corner of Seminary and Irving St, Free design and decorating consultation, Irene Reilly Principal Designer I., Designs L.L.C. C.J. Villa Furniture Co., 7pm to 8pm, 1449 Main St. David Cedeno Orchestra, Union County Performing Arts Center, 7pm, 1601 Irving St. "Proud of our Past-Planning our Future," Exhibit of Rahway Historic Photos and Memorabilia, Rahway History Room, Rahway Public Library, 6pm to 8pm, 2 City Hall Plaza, behind City Hall and the Rahway Recreation Center. Famous Personality Memorabilia Show and Sale. Craftsman Club Gallery, 6pm to 8pm, TV, sport and motion picture stars and cast members photos, prints and paintings many autographed F-Troop, Threes Company, Maude, Happy Days, Singing in the Rain, Charlie's Angels, just to name a few! Karaoke with DJ Carol, Taste of Portugal, 6pm to 9pm. 44 E. Cherry St Edge Art Gallery, Artist Exhibit, 6 pm to 9 pm, 1575 Irving St The Art Work of Linda Nicholas, FoF Galerie, 6pm to 9pm,1577 Irving St Opening Reception and Show, Rahway Art Hive Gallery, 6pm to 9pm, 43 E. Cherry St., refreshments. Antique Show and Sale, 6pm to 9pm, outdoors on the corner of Irving and Poplar streets, . Country Line Dancing, Rahway YMCA, 6:30pm to 8pm, 1564 Irving St. Cruise Night, Antique cars and bikes featuring the return of Batman and the Batmobile located on Main and Irving the Arts District. Rahway 150th Anniversary Memorabilia Sale, Arts District Trailer, 6pm to 9pm, corner Irving and Seminary Streets. Mugs $5. T-shirts $7 Sweatshirts $20 |
Shuttle Bus Pick-up Route: 6 pm to 9 pm City Hall parking lot to: Townhouse/Cubanu Lucianos El Bodegon Rahway Arts Guild Union County Performing Arts Center YMCA Train Station City Hall |
150 Year Annivesary May 3rd 11am - 6pm Cherry Street Block Party Fun for the Whole Family Food, Games & Entertainment Live Bands o DJ Karaoke o Kids Talent Show o Poetry o Clowns o Face Painting o Fashion Show o Stilt Walker o Chess Tournament o Art Displays o Sand ArtEasily removable tattoos o Palm Reader o Cherry St. Piano Player o Electric Slide Dance Contest o Kids Art Tables for fun projects |