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Lycoming Arts presents Williamsport First Friday™First Friday, October 3, 2025
5:00 - 9:00 PM
West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
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MAJOR SPONSOR: UPMC North Central Pa.
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/williamsport
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- IN THE GALLERY -
Featured Artist: Photography by Harland
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Collegetown Artist: Lexi Rockwell, Lycoming College
Medium(s): Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Printmaking
Title of Exhibit: Metamorphosis
Bio: Alexis (Lexi) Rockwell is a multimedia artist working in Pennsylvania. She is a junior at Lycoming College Studying both Art History and Studio Art as a double major. Rockwell uses her art as a vessel for emotional processing, as well as a mode of creative exploration. She has been practicing art for over ten years and has been featured in galleries such as the Manos Gallery of Pittsburgh, a teen exhibition at the Mattress Factory, and the Lycoming Arts Gallery. Rockwell’s goal for her creative practice is to allow interpretation into the meaning of her works, while releasing and visualizing hard to situate emotions. In the future, she aims to study Art History in graduate school and work in an art museum setting doing curation or exhibitions management.
Statement: This body of work is entitled “Metamorphosis” and examines several themes of growing up, getting older, and moving on. The inspiration for this work came from a conversation I had with peers of mine about leaving home and pursuing our adult lives. It is a play on my desire to leave the place I am from so that my metaphorical wings can spread and I can truly live out the life I have sought after all these years. Though, growth does not come without remembrance of our past. I may wish to flee the town that was holding me back, but part of me will always be back behind those county lines. As I have gotten older, I’ve realized growing up doesn’t mean forgetting my past, but forgiving it. The person I was all those years ago is not me, but I was once her. I have fought to be where I am today, and while I celebrate the success, I cannot invalidate the process. So, “Metamorphosis” holds themes of blossoming into who I am becoming but also appreciating who I had to become first.
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- ON THE STREET -
Live Music sponsored by Woodlands Bank and Fastbridge Fiber
Bands:
🎵 Cass and the Bailout Crew on Pine Street
🎵 Kick Trax on the CAC Outdoor Stage
🎵 Grain at Lamar Park
🎨 Arts2Go! for Kids Craft in front of Lycoming Arts gallery.
Vendors, artisans, and food trucks.
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- TASTE OF WILLIAMSPORT -
Monthly partnership with participating restaurants.
A showcase of Williamsport restaurants to celebrate the unique cuisine, drink specials, and concepts, and illuminate the value food and drink adds as part of the culinary arts in our community.
- SPIRITS OF WILLIAMSPORT -
Come downtown and experience the Spirits of Williamsport every First Friday of the month!
What is the Spirits of Williamsport? Lycoming Arts is partnering with Williamsport’s very talented bartenders, restaurants, breweries, and bars to offer new, delicious cocktails and craft beverages starting every First Friday of the month!
Who is participating? Local restaurants, bars, and breweries. Each month Lycoming Arts will release the list of establishments and their featured beverages via our social media channels.
When is the Spirits of Williamsport? Every First Friday starting at 5pm each establishment will release their new, featured beverages. Some beverages may be available for a longer timeframe, but we encourage heading downtown each First Friday for the full experience!
Major Sponsor: New Trail Brewing Company
https://newtrailbrewing.com/
Participating restaurants:
Franco's Lounge, Restaurant & Music Club
Ozzie and Mae's 36 West Fourth
The Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House
The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza & Pasteria
The Crooked Goose
Barrel 135
DiSalvo's
Nomad Distilling Co
Bullfrog Brewery
John Ryan Brewery
Windows on 4th
Fair Play Distillers
Old Corner Hotel
The Bar on Market
Peter Herdic House Restaurant
The James Williamsport
Jackass Brewing Company
Back Alley Bar & Grill
Rosko's Brew House
New Trail Brewing Company
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- FREE PARKING -
https://www.lycomingarts.org/about/parking-for-events
For more information please visit:
https://www.lycomingarts.org/first-friday-in-williamsport-pa
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- ENGAGE -
Please RSVP to this event, like, comment, and share with your family & friends!
Williamsport First Friday™ is a community event that truly celebrates the arts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
46 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17701
