Here’s a list of things to see (and hear) at the upcoming December First Friday’s Art Walk.

Victorian-garbed “Shape-Note Singers” will be performing 19th century and contemporary holiday songs at several locations around the square, throughout the evening.

Annual Children’s Gingerbread Workshop at the Fellowship Gallery on the east side of the square. Parents are invited to help their kids construct iced, graham cracker houses with the mountains of colorful candy.

Santa Claus will be visiting the Kandy Kane house on the Central Park lawn before his return to the North Pole.

5th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza entries showcased throughout the Square.

Galleries & Art Venues

Americus Gallery will be featuring Tuscan and French Landscapes, Original Oil Paintings and Large Format Photographs by Christopher Kufner. Also, Koi Sculptures by Dale Divoky, Diochroic Glass Hand-made Jewelry by Pedro Lujano, and Original Oil Paintings of Flowers by Kim Kufner. Also on display is Marty Hulsebos’ photographic images.

Carnegie Historical Museum will display a selection of ornaments from museum board members Christmas collections. A decorated feather tree, celluloid Santas, late 19th century ornaments and World War II era decorations will be among the items on display. Special tours are available by appointment. Call the museum at 472-6343.

Fairfield Art Association’s Studio – Holiday Art Gallery, located in the Arts & Convention Center, will be open Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday 9-5 PM. The entire studio space will feature original art and fine crafts just in time for purchasing holiday gifts. There will be lots of jewelry, ceramics, paintings in all media, painted glassware, fiber art, Fairfield and Christmasy items and more by area artists. A book signing for the new “Petit Paris Cook Book” by Marie Helene will be during the event.

Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Main Gallery will feature two exhibits, “Visions in Fiber” by Iowa Art Quilters and “Porcelain & Stoneware” by Mary Weisgram continue on display through December.

ICON Gallery 3rd Annual Large Works Show 2009 opens December 4th.

Morning Star Studio – Fairfield Figure Drawing Group presents “Ginger Nudes” Exploring New Frontiers in a New Medium, boldly going where we’ve never gone before, a New work by Calligrapher/Artist David B. Taylor. An inspiring blend of ancient knowledge and the symmetry, harmony and balance of classic design €“ composed yet dynamic, this colorful new body of work is €œVedic Art for the New Age of Enlightenment.€ €œVenus 2009€ a new show of recent work by Jewel Marie McDonald.

Revelations Cafe will be featuring fine artist John Schirmer’s paintings. They will also be hosting a Christmas carol sing along with pianist John Collins and Johnathon Speer at 8:30 p.m.

Teeple Hansen Gallery features tiny drawings by Bill Teeple.

Explore the Shops! The Fairfield Merchants are putting on the glitz as they go all out for Art Walk. From beautiful gifts and delicious food to wonderful services, your Fairfield merchants know just how to brighten your holiday. Stop in and celebrate the season!

Adela’s – it’s warm and cozy in here with lots of holiday gifts and goodies, including hot cider and cookies

At Home Store – come in for some Gingerbread tasting and learn how to make Swedish paper cutting heart basket. A pattern is available with the demonstration.

Chickadee €“ you just might find a bag of Santa’s goodies here along with Organic hot chocolate!

Fairfield Flower Shop – nowhere else in town is the atmosphere more festive with the aroma of cookies is in the air!

Health & Wholeness invites you in to enjoy some holiday cookies and ginger chews as you stroll their beautiful shop!

Jacob’s Ladder Antique Mall – upcoming book on Fairfield History

Kim’s Kottage – enjoy our festive atmosphere and gifts while you warm up with Hot cider, coffee and cookies.

Skin Essence – kick your Art Walk up a notch with delicious holiday cookies at Skin Essence. While you’re there, sign up for a free drawing!

The Kobold’s Corner – hot apple cider is being served tonight along with tournaments every Friday night.

Thymely Solutions invites all art walk visitors to work off some shopping stress with a free 10-minute chair massage during Art Walk.

Walker’s Office Supply – Enjoy some holiday refreshments while you browse the locally crafted gift items. Children visiting the store will receive coloring sheets and free crayons.