Join us for First Friday!

Join us on Friday, May 3rd for the First Friday opening of Color Therapy by Martha Putney.

She will be showcasing oil paintings on paper, composed of shapes and color in order to evoke emotions, memory, time and balance to the viewer. She is going to offer a selection of small 4x6in. paintings that will be a “Pay What You Want” project in order to promote equitable access to art, along with her regularly priced work.

Artist Statement: Martha was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley.  She received a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Mary Washington in 2015.  Her head is filled with colors when she meets people, reads a book, and thinks about time.  Because of this, she is endlessly fascinated in how color has a language of its own for telling stories about people, places, emotions, and moments in time.  She aims to capture these stories by subtle and bold nuances of colors and shapes.

Join us on Friday in the café to meet the artist, see her artwork, and enjoy light refreshments from the store!

Join us for an interactive DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop!

May is National Bike Safety Month & we’re celebrating by partnering with local bike shops to bring you this DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop. Dust off your wheels and learn essential bike maintenance skills firsthand from a local group of expert bike mechanics. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this FREE event offers invaluable knowledge to keep your ride in top condition. Sign up in-store or online to secure your spot. This workshop will be presented by Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Wyse Cycles, Rocktown Bicycles, and Bluestone Bike & Run.

Date: Sunday, May 5th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Friendly City Food Co-op Patio

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and empower yourself to maintain your bike at home with confidence! Admission is FREE, but space is limited sign up online & grab your bike to join us for a fun and informative session.