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MAY 1st BeFF
​#bffthis #findyourbleach

Press PLAY, and pretend like we're all out on Military Ave in the sunshine :)

First Friday LIVE via SOCIAL MEDIA:

BFF FACEBOOK
BFF Instagram
May 2020 Map
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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

BFF Virtual Artist Market
20+ Vendors & Performers!
SHOP AROUND THE VIRTUAL MARKET

​Virtual Market Performance Schedule
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Follow
BFF MARKET on Instagram
to catch Live performances, artists, and vendors:
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@ 6:00pm  "Busker Corner" performance by RIKÉ
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@ 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
Snowdome of the Day
@ Saint Paul Omaha
SEE MORE

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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
More on John Stillmunks

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In case you missed it!

​The Room and The Landscape
​by Peter P. Goche and Thomas Prinz
@ maple st. construct
DIGITAL EXHIBITION & MORE

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In case you missed it!

​COMMERCIAL BREAK

by Sarah Rowe
​@ petshop
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR and more information

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BFF Youth Engagement
KIDS CHOIR
Remix of "True Colors"

Follow on FACEBOOK for new addition to be posted THIS FRIDAY
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Billi Fay
​@ star deli
Billi Fay

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Student Art Show!
@ citylight arts project

via INSTAGRAM
FOLLOW

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In case you missed it!
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Amorphous Objects

ft. Amelia Briggs, Garry Noland, Ziba Rajabi, Erin Langley, and Melissa Loney
@ ghostartproject.com​​
DIGITAL EXHIBITION & MORE

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ONLINE SALE
@ revivalomaha.com
SHOP ONLINE

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In case you missed it!
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Social Resonance Vol 1:
Mike Schlesinger & Rebecca Lowry

LIVE @ The Sydney
WATCH NOW

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251,000 Trees
by Robert Gunderman and
Rick Johns
@ maple st. construct
DIGITAL EXHIBITION & MORE

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Friends of BFF 
Members ONLY Happy Hour ZOOM
Sponsored by Jake's Cigars!

Interested Members, check your emails!
​Non-members, become a member!
BECOME A MEMBER to join the party
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NEW​
Episodes of BFF's "The FEW"
WATCH NOW

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In case you missed it!
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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
virtual gallery tour and more information

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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
FLASH SALE

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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. 

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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
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NEW Flower Sculpture by Zoey Ball aka Blush & Baccara Floral
Find her on IG @ @blushandbaccara
SEE MORE WORK

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DeShaun Shelly
@ jake's cigars & spirits

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The Knalbtown Scroll
David Jenowe & Jack Jenowe
@ petshop

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on-street installation
Positivity Signs printed by
Revolution Wraps
#PositiveRevolution

located all along Maple St. and surrounding streets

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WINDOW SHOPPING AT THE STRIP MALL
by Sarah Rowe
​@ petshop
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR and more information

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pieces from SISSI
work by Walker Greene
curation by Jared Packard
​@ petshop

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new work
by norm4eva


located just south of 60th & Maple
​along the alleyway

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After-dark projection
by JP Gurnett

@ Jake's Cigars


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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)

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
​Spazzy Jazzy Hoops hooping show at Ted and Wally's (7-7:30) - weather permitting.
SPAZZY JAZZY

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Deft Momentum
​by Katera Brown
​@ the sydney


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CHOICE Custom Framing & Gallery

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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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Banner Project 2019
by 16 local artists

located all along Maple St. and surrounding streets
other BFF PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

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?
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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.
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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!
EVENT DETAILS & SUBMISSIONS

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!)
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WATCH ALL THREE EPISODES
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.
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