By Katrina Wong

Get ready to rock at this month’s Second Friday ArtAbout.

In addition to art exhibits and receptions at 25 venues around Davis on Friday night, two music concerts will be presented in E Street Plaza. All events are free.

Youngsters in the Rock Band Camp will perform from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The camp, organized by the city of Davis and RockBand University, is dedicated to teaching young musicians how to play together in a band in a week’s time. For more about the camp, visit www.rockbanduniversity.com.

“This week, musicians ages 10 through 14 will deliver some hard rocking covers to get the E Street crowd headbanging,” organizers said. “Come join us for some loud, live, good old rock ‘n’ roll.”

Next in the plaza is Winters-based singer/songwriter Belle Francisco performing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Francisco plays guitar and writes original folk, acoustic rock and progressive music. “She continues to build a buzz surrounding her warm and expressive ability to touch her audience,” a news release said.

More live music, DJs and/or other special events are planned at the following art venues: Armadillo Music, Davis Art Center, Davis Odd Fellows Hall, Delta of Venus, E Street Plaza, First Street Real Estate, French Cuff Consignment, Kwan’s Framing, Open Door Art Studios and Ray Johnston Photography Studio.

The Second Friday ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in downtown Davis and beyond. The series is coordinated by Davis Downtown, formerly called the Davis Downtown Business Association. Many venues offer complimentary refreshments and opportunities to converse with featured artists. For more information about Davis Downtown and the ArtAbout, visit www.davisdowntown.com or email [email protected]

There are two new venues this month, Kwan’s Framing and Spa Central. Kwan’s Framing will have children’s book illustrator Julia Cairns signing her new book, “A Full Moon is Rising” featuring poems by Marilyn Singer and illustrations by Cairns. The shop also will present live fiddle music by the artist’s daughter, Robin. Spa Central will show new works by Jules Hays Norton and offer special discounts for Second Friday ArtAbout. Also, Edward Jones Investments will be collecting school supplies for the Davis Bridge Foundation to give to junior high students in need.

A poetry presentation also is planned. “Odd Poetry” will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the tree shade in front of the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. “Listen to live performances of a wide range of poems, from the brand-new to the classic, and from the guffaw-inducing to those deeply moving,” a news release said. An open mic will follow.

Art receptions and viewings are planned at:

* Armadillo Music, 205 F St., (530) 758-8058; reception, 6-9 p.m., Jonathon Zowalki, pen and ink, through Sept. 12. Live music starting at 7 p.m. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

* The Artery, 207 G St., (530) 758-8330; viewing, 7-9 p.m., “The Artery’s Annual Summer Sale,” various artists and media, dramatic price reductions with new arrivals everyday, through Aug. 31. Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

* Burgers and Brew, 403 Third St., (530) 750-3600; viewing, 6-11 p.m., David Nasater, photography, through Aug. 31. Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

* Cloud Forest Café, 222 D St., Suite 10, (530) 753-2164; reception, 4-6 p.m., “Summer Glow,” Rhonda Egan, oil, through Aug. 31. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Crepeville, 330 Third St., (530) 750-2400; viewing, 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Helen Plenert, paintings, through Sept. 30. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

* Davis Art Center, 1919 F St., (530) 756-4100; reception, 5-7 p.m., “Bee Creative!” A fun community activity evening in conjunction with the ongoing “Discovery Art: Cross Pollination” exhibit, through Sept. 14. Local partners who make honey, keep bees and teach the community about the importance of bees and other pollinators will showcase honey tasting, bee-themed art, hands-on honey and beeswax art making, as well as demonstrations with local bee experts. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Delta of Venus, 122 B St., (530) 753-8639; reception, 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m., “Sissi & Elise Art Show,” “Sissi” Jessica Vaitiare CHIN FOO and Elise Le Gallo, acrylic painting, photography installation, photography, through Sept. 6. Live band, DJs and dance performance throughout the night. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

* Edward Jones Investments, 4627 Fermi Place, Suite 130, (530) 747-2002; reception, 4:30-8 p.m., Christopher Dewees, Japanese fish printing, or gyotaku, one night only (Aug. 10). Please bring any school supplies to donate to the Davis Bridge Foundation for junior high students. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

* First Street Real Estate, 423 First St., (530) 204-5444; reception, 5-7:30 p.m., “For the Love of Sport,” Brandon Tucker, oil on canvas, through Aug. 16. Live music by Dwight Smith and Benny Bray at the reception. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

* French Cuff Consignment, 130 G St., (530) 756-3724; reception, 5-9 p.m., Vic Bicomon, oil paintings, through Sept. 9. Music by DJ Rock Bottom at reception. Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

* International House, 10 College Park, (530) 753-5007; reception, 6-8 p.m., “Flora, Fauna, and Fun,” The ArtrageUs Artists, paintings, through Oct. 9. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

* Kwan’s Framing, 905 Third St., (530) 756-2668; reception, 6-9 p.m., “Visions of India, Memories of Africa,” Julia Cairns, watercolor and mixed media, through Aug. 31. Book signing by the artist and live fiddle music by the artist’s daughter, Robin. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.

* Logos Books, 513 Second St., (530) 400-1083; reception, 6:30-9 p.m., “My 50 Years of Art,” Don Harting, mixed media, through Sept. 29. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Monday.

* John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., (530) 756-3938; reception, 7-9 p.m., “The 11th Annual Landscape Exhibition,” Louis Labrie, Boyd Gavin, Myron Stephens, Bruce Everett, Marie-Therese Brown, Cynthia Charters, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, through Sept. 29. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

* Nelson Gallery, Nelson Hall UC Davis, (530) 752-8500; reception, 5-7 p.m., “Flatlanders on the Slant,” for the (sorta) 50th anniversary of the Slant Step, 50 artists mark the occasion with new slant step work, various media, through Aug. 17. Check website, nelsongallery.ucdavis.edu, for general hours.

* nestware, 207 F St., (530) 757-6400; reception, 6-9 p.m., Steve Pro, mixed media, through Aug. 31. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

* Nina’s Studio, 241 F St., 530-758-9221; reception, 6-8 p.m., “New Work by Moses Salgado,” acrylic on canvas, through Oct. 31. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

* Open Door Art Studios, 231 G St. (Court-N-Cedar); open house, 5-8 p.m., “Open Door Art Studios Open House Tour and Informational Evening.” Reception and project information available. Live music.

* The Paint Chip, 217 F St., (530) 753-5093; reception, 6-8:30 p.m., Peter Shahrokh, watercolor, through Aug. 13. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Pence Gallery, 212 D St., (530) 758-3370; reception, 6-9 p.m., “If the Shoe Fits,” group exhibit on the theme of shoes, all media, through Aug. 22; “Community Hang-Up,” non-juried exhibit invites all artists aged 16-and-up to submit one work of art in any media, through Aug. 22; “Imagining Memory” exhibit, curated by photographer Youngsuk Suh, focuses on work by Bay Area artists John Chiara, Klea McKenna and Genevieve Quick, photography, through Aug. 19. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Ray Johnston Photography Studio, 803 Second St., Suite 302 (Chen Building), (530) 756-0499; reception, 6-10 p.m., “Sea of Dreams a World of Water,” Ray Johnston, underwater photography, one night only (Aug. 10). DJ Lounge Beat, refreshments and outdoor patio seating — view of Davis from the third floor. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

* Spa Central, 213 F St., (530) 758-7400; reception, 7-9 p.m., “Overture,” Jules Hays Norton, a new collection of photography, through Aug. 31. Special discounts and refreshments. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

* U.S. Bank, 304 F St., (530) 756-7283; reception, 4-8 p.m., “The Gallery,” featured artist — Phill Evans, kinetic sculpture, as well as various artists, mixed media, sculpture, painting, photography and jewelry, ongoing. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

* The Work Shop, 213 E St., Suite F (upstairs in the back), [email protected]; reception, 6-9 p.m., “One & Only Arts,” Darnell Horton, acrylic paintings, ceramic sculptures, through Aug. 31, viewing by appointment. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Yolo SPCA Thrift Store, 920 Third St., (530) 758-0544; reception, 2-7 p.m., Mamadu, dogs’ best friend mobile grooming, mixed media. Bring your animal for a bath! Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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“Namaste,” watercolor and mixed media by Julia Cairns showing at Kwan’s Framing, 905 Third St., through Aug. 31, reception, 6-9 p.m. Book signing by the artist and live fiddle music by the artist’s daughter, Robin.

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“Jupiter over Tower Bridge,” photography by David Nasater showing at Burgers and Brew, 403 Third St., through Aug. 31, viewing, 6-11 p.m.

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“Heart Inferno with Yellow Ball,” (detail), mixed media by Steve Pro showing at nestware, 207 F St., through Aug. 31, reception, 6-9 p.m.

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“Chaos, 4th and Inches,” oil on canvas by Brandon Tucker showing at First Street Real Estate, 423 First St., through Aug. 16, reception, 5-7:30 p.m. Live music by Dwight Smith and Benny Bray at the reception.

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