Downtown Marshall NCThe Creative Life on the River

JOIN US for the 3rd annual “Mermaids in Marshall” French Broad Friday event on Friday, June 11th.  Many downtown businesses will be open late and will feature Mermaid-themed specials.  Games & reggae music on the Island starting at 6:30 with the traditional “Mermaid Parade” starting at 7:30 (pirates and sailors are welcome, too!).  Best costumes and best float awards at 8pm at Good Stuff.  Stick around to hear the great music from Michael Cody with special guests, the Sugar Daddy Band in the parking lot of SECU at 9pm for a FREE CONCERT (if you’re from here, you might remember Michael Cody who used to play a lot of music in the area in the late 70s and early 80s).  649.3444 for more information.

And on this first French Broad Friday event of 2010, we’re introducing “Flow”, located in the space formerly occupied by Firewalker Gallery (14 South Main Street).  Flow offers handmade adornment for the body and home.  The Soft Opening Reception features art, craft and wearables by local artists and refreshments.  Open 5:00pm to 9:00pm Friday June 11th.

Here is a video (thanks to Tony Torn and YouTube) from last year’s event!