Downtown Dover Beach Party
First Friday, August 6, 2010

We're planning a beach party and we hope you'll come. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you as you cruise Loockerman Street and celebrate those lazy, hazy days of summer. There will be artists, and musicians, and great shopping opportunities. Then we'll be dancin' in the street to great beach music! Be there or be square!

First Loockerman St Beach Party - 6pm to 8pm!!!
Enjoy Live Music by Honey Voshell and the Honeycombs
Free “First Beach Party” Tee-Shirt at Participating Shops and Sites!!! (while supplies last)

On Federal Street:

• Biggs Museum of American Art -- From 2-4 p.m., enjoy "History of Costume". Take the new self-guided History of Costume tour through the museum’s permanent galleries. Staff will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided, free admission.

On Loockerman Street:

• Bel Boutique -- Enjoy 25 percent discount on all Oka B. “Shoes That Love You!” Flip Flops and one lucky winner will go home with a free pair. Sidewalk Sale items available.

• Bell, Book & Candle – Will feature “Indie Rock” by Musicians Wayne McDermott on Guitar, Singer Aaron Chaz and Dr. Jeffery Gibson on Keyboard.

• Delaware Made General Store -- Stop in for specials on merchandise.

• Dover Art League - Jewelry Stringing Demo Featuring Artisan Gila Jennings and Others; and, featuring New Works by DAL Members.

• Dover News Stand – Featuring Psychic Krissy Deskiewicz who will provide tarot card readings for $10; and, Tommy Little, Esq. discussing his book “A Warrior’s Tale” and his Near Death experience.

• Forney's – Featuring Jewelry Artisan Luminitia Hamilton who will discuss and display her Jewelry.

• Forney's Too – Book Signing by author of children’s books, Christy Shaffer. Ms. Shaffer has 42 books published by Dover Publications. Also available will be some of her prints and original works. Jewelry artisan Jennifer Bowmen will also display her work.

• Partners in Design -- Featuring local emerging artist Kate Huffman and classical guitarist Aaron Taylor. Enjoy 10 percent discount on all in store merchandise.

• The Fashion Connection -- Consisting of Maxine's New York Fashions, The Wedding Boutique and Top Notch Custom Sewing and Alterations, the store will feature “The Perfect Wrap -- Beach Cover-ups." Buy One, Get One at Half Price.

• XANADAVE -- Dover's newest gallery and frame shop will feature local contemporary artisans and artists and some of the finest custom framing in Dover, using Larson Moldings and the best preservation materials available. Guests may register to win a free print.

On Governors Avenue:

• Dover Fire House -- In-house museum tour featuring relics and photographs from the first fire house through today. Free admission.

• Beyond Dimensions – Featuring “Friends of Folk” Celtic Musicians Jan and Kelly Crumpley. Enjoy 10 discount on purchases.

Parking in Downtown Dover is free Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. For more information about First Friday or Downtown Dover, contact the Downtown Dover Partnership, 302-678-2940.