Weekend Guide, November 23 to 25

It's Black Friday weekend, and that means a lot of people will be shoppping--why not stop Downtown and see all the things Easton has to offer in it's shops and galleries? We think you'll be happily surprised.  A great time to do that is during the Easton Peace Candle Lighting...We hope to see you there!

(Don't forget, parking is free in Downtown today, as well as every Saturday and Sunday now through the end of the year!)

 

 

Friday, November 23

Black Friday!

Easton Area High School First Annual Swimming & Diving Reunion: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and drink will be served. Cost is $20/person and $35/couple (kids free). All proceeds and/or donations will go toward the Foundation for Easton for a new natatorium. At EAHS, 25th Street and William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. Please contact Ed Black at 610-905-5433 for further information.

Studios on South 3rd Holiday Open House and Studio Tours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A collection of seven resident artists and artisan provide an exciting holiday weekend. 22 South Third St.

Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale: A ten-day sale kicks off today of Easton artist Marta Whistler's work--gallery is open each day. Oil paintings, oil pastels and wood sculpture including new paintings. Gallery is open every day during the sale. 610-559-8464 or www.martawhistler.com

Easton Peace Candle Lighting: 5 to 9 p.m. Performances by the Easton Area High School Brass Ensemble, EAHS Chamber Singer & String Ensemble, Easton Municipal Band, Uptown String Band, and Tuba Christmas. Photos with the real Santa A. Claus, ice sculpting competition, horse drawn carriage rides, crafters, kids rides and attractions, and more. Candle lighting ceremony takes place at 8 p.m. Centre Square, along with other surrounding locations. Click here for a full schedule of events.

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. with a beginner lesson at 7:15 p.m. $5 for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

The Mike and James Duo: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Richard Ray Farrell: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Karaoke with Nort: 9 p.m. Rip Van Winkle's Pub, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-8873

Kill the Broadcast: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

The Almighty Terribles: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Saturday, November 24

Shop Small Saturday: A national campaign to support holiday sales at small businesses. For a list of participating merchants in the Easton area of the American Express-sponsored program, click here. Or just visit your favorite local small business when you go shopping this weekend--you're sure to find some lovely unique items at a good price, and it's a great way to keep your money local.

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Plus holiday arts mart featuring local crafters and exhibits. Begins this weekend, runs every Saturday through April 17, 2013. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 www.eastonfarmersmarket.com or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Studios on South 3rd Holiday Open House and Studio Tours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A collection of seven resident artists and artisan provide an exciting holiday weekend. 22 South Third St.

Funk Xpress: 7 to 10 p.m.  Phenom, 161 Northampton St. 610-258-9777

Erin McClelland: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Steve Guyger: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
  
Maria Woodford Band: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

DJ Discreet: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Kjamm: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Sunday, November 25

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to noon. All you can eat. $5 per person, children under 7 eat free. St. Francis Retreat House, 3918 Chipman Road, Easton.

Holiday Art and Photography Show: Noon to 3 p.m. Fine art and art craft items and photography by Howard McGinn. Part of the InVision Photo Festival, runs every Sunday through December 23.  Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St.  610-258-6119 or www.stjohneaston.com/gallery.asp

Studios on South 3rd Holiday Open House and Studio Tours: 1 to 4 p.m. A collection of seven resident artists and artisan provide an exciting holiday weekend. 22 South Third St.

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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