Feb 6
6–9 pm
First Friday Event Sponsors
First Friday is proudly brought to you by
the Ballston Spa Business & Professional
Association (ballston.org) and Digital
Imaging Technologies (ditprints.com).
2nd Annual Chocolate Festival
The chocolate-covered
heart indicates Sweet Spot
locations featuring $1
chocolate tastings. There are
three categories of tastings:
dessert, savory and beverage. Come into
the village and taste for yourself! Sweet
Spot map and voting card available at
participating locations.
FRONT ST. AREA
A Bead Just So
49 Front St. · (518) 309-4070
www.facebook.com/ABeadJustSo
Join us as we host Good Morning Cafe for
Chocolate Fest! While you’re tasting their
chocolate treat, why not get a jump start on your
Valentine’s Day gifts? All pre-made hand-crafted
jewelry will be 15% off!
Canvas Hair Salon
90 Front St. · (518) 288-3620
www.canvashairsalonllc.com
We will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. for First Friday’s
chocolate fun! Come visit us!!
Creative Endeavors Gift Shop
and Art Center
49 Front St. · (518) 363-0015
www.CreativeEndeavorsArtists.com
Join us for an evening of art and shopping!
Creative Endeavors offers a great selection of
affordably priced gifts, handmade cards, framed
prints and original artwork. Chocolate themed
photos will be on display and Pearl’s Pastries will
be here as part of Chocolate Fest. Stop by and
sample the tasty treats and vote for your favorite.
Gluten free items will be available. Executive
Closet consignment clothing will be open as well!
Daisy Dry Goods
28 Front St. · (518) 885-2782
www.daisydrygoodsballstonspa.com
We are preparing for an exciting evening for our
February First Friday! It may be chilly outside, but
our store is always warm, and we always have
new things in our store! We invite you to come
on in and browse to your heart’s content, you’ll
be glad you did! And check out our fantastic
selection of greeting cards as well. Our features
for this First Friday event are a 20% Off Sale
Storewide on all your favorite finds. 3-Hours-Only,
6-9 p.m. Plus our chocolate treats entered in The
Second Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival.
Visit each “Sweet Spot” venue, taste, and vote on
your favorites! Come and see all that is waiting for
you here at Daisy. And don’t forget to enter for a
chance to win our $50 Gift Certificate!!!
Front Street Deli
39 Front St. · (518) 884-0456
www.thefsdeli.com
Featured artwork by Creative Endeavors.
Front Street Home
6 Front St. · (518) 885-6555
frontstreethomedesign.com
Come warm up at Front Street Home with
Sundae’s Best Homemade Hot Chocolate and
Hot Fudge, Little Diggers too!
Make Me Fabulous
32 Front St. ∙ (518) 885-2929
www.makemefabulous.com
We want to make you fabulous on First Friday!
Stop by for:
• $5 chocolate hazelnut eyebrow wax
• $5 chocolate hazelnut lip wax
• $5 half body spray tans
Check out our $5 & $10 sale baskets and our 50%
off select Stila products!
Next Door Kitchen & Bar
51 Front St. · (518) 309-3249
www.eatdinnernextdoor.com
Sunset Café
42 Front St. · (518) 885-8550
sunsetcafe.org
Stop by for a tasting of a Chocolate Margarita Shot
for $1 in the Chocolate Fest’s beverage category.
Ye Olde Wishin’ Shoppe
76 Front St. · (518) 772-3178
www.yeoldewishinshoppe.com
Stop by for a chocolate tasting! We will also have
a Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale going on with 30%
off all jewelry in the store from 6 to 9 p.m.!
Zest
3 Science St. · (518) 763-3500
www.ZestCooks.com
We will be open until 9, and have a sweet, savory
and chocolate beverage to enjoy!
MILTON AVE. / RT. 50
Coffee Planet
100 Milton Ave. · (518) 884-9913
www.coffeeplanetcafe.com
Art on the Walls” by Mill Rock Photography
Enter our “Community Photo Contest & Exhibit”
Live Music by Matt Durfee—Raised in the
Schoharie Valley, Durfee’s songs reflect his rural
upbringing. Leaving pretense and posturing
behind, Durfee performs with an aching honesty,
pushing his picking capabilities to the limit and
choosing his lyrics carefully. Story songs, breathtaking instrumentals, and truly original works
dominate Durfee’s playing, with surprising covers
and moments of lightness and laughter keeping
listeners engaged.
Corina Contemporary Jewelry
and Fine Crafts
89 Milton Ave. ∙ (518) 885-0930
www.corinacontemporaryjewelry.com
Hearts Galore! Heart rings, earrings, bracelets,
and necklaces all for the ones you love! Beautiful
Amethyst for the February birthdays...and yummy
homemade chocolate goodies!
Lynne’s Candles & Inspirations
102 Milton Ave. ∙ (518) 885-1972
www.facebook.com/LynnesCandlesInspirations
Happy Valentine’s Day! Lots of great specials
during the Chocolate Festival! Sample some sweet
treats and check out our awesome Chocolate
Kisses candles! We’ll be open until 9 p.m.
National Bottle Museum
76 Milton Ave. · (518) 885-7589
www.nationalbottlemuseum.org
The Artists’ Space @ The National Bottle Museum
Presents: “The First Semi-Monthly First Friday Popup Art Show”. Works on display February 6–20.
True Elegance Boutique
124 Milton Ave. · (518) 229-0097
www.TrueEleganceBoutique.com
Happy Chocolate Day! Stop by for some
chocolicious deals. Ms. Darcy from “Origami Owl”
will be on-site displaying some wonderful pieces
of jewelry and accessories—see her selection
from 6 to 9 p.m. We will have lots of sales and
chocolate for everyone!
Two if By Sea Gallery
91 Milton Ave. · (518) 496-4650
www.twoifbyseagallery.com
Join us for February First Friday! We have the perfect
gift for your Sweetheart, so come and brighten their
day! Let us help you find the perfect light for your
home to make the winter more cheerful!
Whitehouse Restaurant & Bar
93–95 Milton Ave. · (518) 885-6797
www.whitehouseny.com
Stop by and enjoy our famous Whitehouse Pizza,
only available on First Fridays! 5–9 p.m., Eat In or
Take Out. Lunch menu also available.
WASHINGTON & MALTA AVE.
Almost One of a Kind Quilt Shop
22 Washington St. · (518) 363-0219
www.Almost1ofakind.com
Come make a chocolate goody out of fabric and
try our entry for the Chocolate Fest. Only $1 ea.
The Art of Aesthetics, LLC
12 Washington St. · (518) 378-8564
www.theartofaestheticsllc.com
Come celebrate 6 years in business! You’re invited
to The Art of Aesthetics GRAND [RE]OPENING.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6 p.m.
• Tour the Beautiful New Location
• Enjoy complimentary hors-d’oeuvres & beverages
• Door prizes given at every half hour
• Warm up with $1 tastings of our Organic
Chocolate Chai Drink, a perfect complement to
our February Special–The Chocolate Chai Facial!
BACC
20 Malta Ave. · (518) 885-3261
www.ballstonareacc.org
Come and enjoy our facility at BACC with your
kids where you can play in our gym, participate in
art projects, and socialize with other local families!
Hope to see you there!
Ages 5-13 years old
When First Friday, 6–9 p.m.
Fee If parents stay and play with their children,
it’s free. If parents would like to drop off
their children, it’s $10 per child.
Glassworks Studio
10 Washington St. · (518) 260-6522
www.facebook.com/pages/Glassworks-Studioat-the-NBM-Ballston-Spa-NY/306158955760
Hot glass demonstrations by resident artists,
featuring glass hearts for your valentines.
Prolific Marketing
20 Washington St., 2nd Fl. · (518) 396-7517
www.prolificmarketing.org
Mrs. Barner’s Chocolate Chip Cookies will be
making an appearance in the Desserts category at
the Prolific Marketing office! Come visit us above
Strolling Village Artisans at 20 Washington Street
and try a cookie!
Strolling Village Artisans
Iron Spring Gallery
20 Washington St. · (518) 885-5855
www.strollingvillageartisans.com
Iron Spring Gallery Opening Reception: Frost
Join us for our special gallery show featuring
original works by our talented artists. We have one
of a kind Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweeties &
hearts, art, chocolates and love throughout the
shop! Cakes by Serogeni will be with us again
this year. Don’t miss out on tasting her delicious
chocolate desserts!
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