December First Friday

Name: December First Friday
Start: 2026-12-04T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-05T00:00:00.000Z

205 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021-3304, United States

Celebrate the holiday season during December First Friday at the Schweinfurth Art Center. Enjoy festive music by harpist Chris Molloy while exploring Quilts=Art=Quilts 2027 and HERD, a solo exhibition by Paula Kovarik. Light refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Free and open to the public.

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