Press PLAY, and pretend like we're all out on Military Ave in the sunshine :)
First Friday LIVE via SOCIAL MEDIA:
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May 2020 Map
*click to enlarge 
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Thank you to our
CAPTAIN's CLUB Members! 
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And to all our 2019 Business Members :)
The Sydney, Virtuoso Pizzeria, Metropolitan Community College, REVIVAL Buy-Sell-Trade, TACKarchitects, Raise the Woof Benson, & Maven Social | ||
Virtual Artist Market
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Virtual Market Performance Schedule Follow BFF MARKET on Instagram to catch Live performances, artists, and vendors: @ 6:00pm "Busker Corner" performance by RIKÉ @ 6:50pm "Busker Corner" performance by MJ Peters @ 7:50pm "Busker Corner" performance by Time Flyz @ 9:00pm "Busker Corner" performance by Michael Hulstein of OJAI |
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ONLINE
online exhibitions, sales, and gallery experiences
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Snowdome of the Day
@ Saint Paul Omaha 
Brace Yourself: Tenacious Karma
by John Stillmunks @ the little gallery **artist audio clips TBA ***the little gallery will be open by appointment only (call 402.681.1901) through the end of April 
In case you missed it!
The Room and The Landscape by Peter P. Goche and Thomas Prinz @ maple st. construct 
In case you missed it!
COMMERCIAL BREAK by Sarah Rowe @ petshop 
BFF Youth Engagement
KIDS CHOIR Remix of "True Colors" Follow on FACEBOOK for new addition to be posted THIS FRIDAY |
Billi Fay
@ star deli 
In case you missed it!
Amorphous Objects ft. Amelia Briggs, Garry Noland, Ziba Rajabi, Erin Langley, and Melissa Loney @ ghostartproject.com 
ONLINE SALE
@ revivalomaha.com 
In case you missed it!
Social Resonance Vol 1: Mike Schlesinger & Rebecca Lowry LIVE @ The Sydney |
251,000 Trees
by Robert Gunderman and Rick Johns @ maple st. construct 
Friends of BFF
Members ONLY Happy Hour ZOOM Sponsored by Jake's Cigars! Interested Members, check your emails! Non-members, become a member! 
NEW
Episodes of BFF's "The FEW" 
In case you missed it!
TRANSIT a look at transportation options featuring artist Johnny Redd and pieces of tactical urbanism from the collection of Sarah Johnson & Scott Blake @ mamo gallery 
BFF 24 Hour Flash Sale
All Day Friday, take 20% OFF your total order with code TGIBFF + Free Shipping! *some exclusions apply. @ daisy-jones-locker.com |
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Local Business Update!Ted & Wally's Ice Cream locations are open for take out, curbside, & delivery.
All of our regular menu items are available for walk-in/take-out orders. For take out or curbside pick up of pints, quarts, half gallons call ahead to the Old Market store 402-341-5827, or the Benson location, 402-551-4420 and it will be ready when you arrive. Delivery orders taken between 11am-2pm will be delivered after 3pm the same day & orders taken after 2pm will be delivered the next day after 3pm. Citywide delivery is offered with a $4 delivery fee. Our current hours are Sunday - Thursday 11am-10pm & 11am-11pm Friday & Saturday. Thank you for your support, stay safe & healthy! |
WINDOW DISPLAYS & PUBLIC ART:
public art viewable from your car or a safe-distance stroll down the street
DeShaun Shelly
@ jake's cigars & spirits 
The Knalbtown Scroll
David Jenowe & Jack Jenowe @ petshop 
on-street installation
Positivity Signs printed by Revolution Wraps #PositiveRevolution located all along Maple St. and surrounding streets |
WINDOW SHOPPING AT THE STRIP MALL
by Sarah Rowe @ petshop 
pieces from SISSI
work by Walker Greene curation by Jared Packard @ petshop 
new work
by norm4eva located just south of 60th & Maple along the alleyway 
After-dark projection
by JP Gurnett @ Jake's Cigars 
BFF Youth Engagement
Collaborative Cardboard A Rainbow Mural for New Beginnings, located on the Maple St side of the Ted and Wally's parking lot (60th Ave and Maple- South East corner) |
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Spazzy Jazzy Hoops hooping show at Ted and Wally's (7-7:30) - weather permitting. 
Deft Momentum
by Katera Brown @ the sydney 
CHOICE Custom Framing & Gallery
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
May Remote Photo Project- New Beginnings exhibited at Ted and Wally's- South East Corner 60th Ave and Maple St. 
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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
PUBLIC ART SCAVENGER HUNT:
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Hop in your car and take to the streets of Benson
during MAY 1st First Friday! Wanna start your weekend with some ICE CREAM from Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream n Benson? First 3 people to comment on THIS POST with pictures of the 5 scavenger hunt items win a free dish or cone from Ted and Wally's . Clues to be given on FRIDAY: 1.Take a stroll near Star Deli, be careful not to trip. You’re likely to get distracted by the cutest little doorway just off the strip! 2. Coming out of darkness, bold and beautiful as the day. This large flower blooms for all to see, if in the alley you dare to stray. 3. Once there was a rainbow, made of neon spray paint lines. It saved its beauty for a small alley, where people can quietly see it shine! 4. Every First Friday, artists tell stories with their art. Posting them on lightpoles for all to see, is really rather smart. 5. There once was a group of kids, who are waiting to run together and to play… But since they couldn’t do it together, they shared a rainbow to brighten your day. Hint from Sarah B.: All items are on buildings located on and between Maple street and Military and don't go further east than 60th street. Have fun! |
The FEW - Episode 1
The FEW is an original webisode program
providing weekly interactive entertainment
for the quarantined MANY - brought to you by The FEW.
The FEW's mission is to support local artists and businesses
while maintaining and strengthening community connections.
Hosted by Caitlin Little, John-Paul Gurnett, & Alex Jochim.
Filmed & edited by Joe Rohleder.
Brought to you by VIEWERS LIKE YOU! (please support!)
providing weekly interactive entertainment
for the quarantined MANY - brought to you by The FEW.
The FEW's mission is to support local artists and businesses
while maintaining and strengthening community connections.
Hosted by Caitlin Little, John-Paul Gurnett, & Alex Jochim.
Filmed & edited by Joe Rohleder.
Brought to you by VIEWERS LIKE YOU! (please support!)
DISCLAIMER:
We are NOT encouraging large gatherings or social nearness through this event. Please use your greater judgement and follow suggested precautions advised by our health and government officials.
We encourage you to do the following:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
- Refrain from high-fives, handshakes, and hugs.
- If you feel under the weather in ANY way, please stay at home.
- Keep a well sanitized home and work environment #findyourbleach
If you are taking the above precautions, and would like to be outside and enjoy public art at safe distances,
we encourage you to join us for Benson First Friday :)
If you'd rather be at home,
simply follow our social media outlets and all the hot links below to enjoy First Friday in the safety and comfort of your own home.
We are NOT encouraging large gatherings or social nearness through this event. Please use your greater judgement and follow suggested precautions advised by our health and government officials.
We encourage you to do the following:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
- Refrain from high-fives, handshakes, and hugs.
- If you feel under the weather in ANY way, please stay at home.
- Keep a well sanitized home and work environment #findyourbleach
If you are taking the above precautions, and would like to be outside and enjoy public art at safe distances,
we encourage you to join us for Benson First Friday :)
If you'd rather be at home,
simply follow our social media outlets and all the hot links below to enjoy First Friday in the safety and comfort of your own home.