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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Free concerts headline First Friday

Ken and Brenda, owners of Bootleg Alley Antiques & Art, wish to thank all of their customers with a free concert on First Friday.   Gather around the fire pit and listen to the sounds of Payson favorite John Carpino.
Donate can goods and/or cash to the food bank.  Be sure to stop by the Humane Society table where volunteers Betty and Jack accept donations and sell raffle tickets benefiting our furry friends.
Fun, music, ambiance and refreshments await locals and tourists on First Friday, November 2 from 5-8 PM.  Bootleg Alley is located at 520 W. Historic Main St.     


Down the Street Art Gallery is having their Dios de los Muertos or "Day of the Dead" Art show again this year. Come join the celebration in honor of our departed loved ones. 

It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit on Oct. 31 and leave on Nov. 2, so altars are assembled with offerings of food, often in shapes of skulls and skeletons, flowers, and the deceased's  favorite things.

There is a lot  humor involved with the Mexican Day of the Dead festivities as they "laugh in the face of death!"
 As it is very close to Halloween Eve, you are invited to join them wearing your Halloween costume for art & treats on this First Friday.


The Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center's pre-kindergarten class is hosting a spaghetti dinner and calendar sale starting at 5 p.m. Friday May 2nd at the church to raise money to help needy children during the holiday. The dinner is only $5, and the 2013 calendar which features artwork by the children is $8.

Here's the special part for fans of live music -- Guitar jazz vocalist Joanie Smith joins bassist Larry Brasen and myself on drums to do some jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, pop favorite's from the late 20th century, and even a few country tunes to boot! Tunes that you will enjoy.

Come anytime between 5 to 7 pm to enjoy some spaghetti, or if you have other plans for dinner, drop in to hear Joanie, Larry and I. We'll play until everyone has gone home.


The church is located at 800 W Main Street, near the park. The doors are open to everyone.

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