Refreshments, art demonstrations and live music will be offered at many locations along the First Friday art walk to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 in downtown Ashland.

Art walk maps are available at participating galleries. See www.atasteofashland.com or call 488-8430.

A STREET ARTISAN GALLERY: 169 A St., 488-5698.

A fundraising extravaganza featuring music, raffles, a dessert table, gift wrapping and a no-host bar will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit local Soroptimist chapters.

AMERICAN TRAILS: 27 N. Main St., www.americantrails.com, 488-2731.

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Featuring handmade jewelry by De La Luzî of New Mexico.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY: 247 E. Main St., www.artandsoulgallery.com, 488-9006.

Art miniatures in various media and styles by gallery artists will be displayed.

ASHLAND ART WORKS: 291 Oak St., www.ashlandartworks.com, 488-4735.

Randy Warren will offer a raku demonstration.

ASHLAND HARDWOOD GALLERY: 17 N. Main St., www.hardwoodgallery.com, 488-6200.

Showcasing wood sculpture, furniture and toys.

BEAD STUDIO: 266 E. Main St., www.beadstudio.com, 488-3037.

Entries from the studio's fifth annual Bead Creations contest will be displayed.

BLUE HERON GALLERY AND GIFTS: 90 N. Main St., www.blueherongalleryandgifts.com, 482-7762.

The gallery showcases work from about 70 studios.

DAVID BJURSTROM GALLERY AND STUDIO: 64 N. Pioneer St., www.bjurstromstudio.com, 201-1167.

The gallery will be closed Dec. 1 through 13.

BOHEMIA GALLERY AND FRAMING: 222 A St., Ashland, www.bohemiagallery.com, 488-5227.

"The Divine Feminine," oil paintings by Aurora Lupetti, will be displayed. A reception featuring classical guitarist Jeff Altemus will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

THE CROWN JEWEL: 130 E. Main St., www.thecrownjewel.net, 488-2401.

Featuring oil paintings by Michelle Murphy-Ferguson and jewelry by Stephi Gast.

DAVIS AND CLINE GALLERY: 525 A St., www.davisandcline.com, 482-2069.

New work by Cody Bustamante will be displayed.

DUE MADRI QUILT GALLERY: 258 A St., Suite 10, www.duemadri.com, 552-1818.

Featuring "Red, White and Green Quilts," an exhibit of work from the 1840s to the early 20th century.

FABRIC OF VISION: 145 E. Main St., Ashland, www.fabricofvision.com, 482-4009.

Fiber art by Margaret Miller will be displayed.

FRANK PHILIPPS POTTERY: 88 N. Main St., 488-4177.

Glass ornaments by Craig Zweifel and pottery by Frank Philipps will be available.

GALLERIE KARON: 500 A St., 482-9008.

"Italy: Through the Artist's Eye II," a show with an Italian theme, will be displayed. Highlights include watercolor paintings by Bruce Barnes.

GALLERY DEFOREST: 270 Fourth St., 482-1005.

Featuring "A Gathering for Peace," jewelry, photography, etchings and holiday gifts by gallery artists. Some of the proceeds will benefit a Sudanese clinic.

GALLERYGIMBEL: 145 E. Main St., 482-1848.

Featuring abstract and figurative works by Sam Gimbel.

GATHERING GLASS: 322 N. Pioneer St., www.gatheringglass.com, 488-4738.

Scott Carlson and Keith Gabor will offer glass blowing demonstrations.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY: 82 N. Main St., www.hhgallery.com, 488-2562.

The gallery's Annual Holiday Exhibition by gallery artists will be offered. Highlights will include paintings by Robert C. DeVoe and neon sculpture by Will Kirkman.

HEADWATERS:, 84 Fourth St., www.headwaters.org, 482-4459.

Local artist Levi Van Meter of Atmospheres Imaging will present Zen-like abstract images.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART: 270 E. Main St., 482-1983.

Work by gallery artists Yuji Hiratsuka, Russell Chatham, Mayumi Oda and Stephen McMillan will be displayed. Guitarist David Rogers will perform from 5 to 8 p.m.

JEGA GALLERY AND SCULPTURE GARDEN: 625 A St., 488-2474.

Contemporary art in various media will be displayed for the gallery's holiday show.

THE LIVING GALLERY: 20 S. First St., www.thelivinggallery.com, 482-9795.

The gallery's annual holiday open house continues. Highlights include a display of mixed-media wall assemblages by Linda Lamore of Ashland, and jazz guitarist Ed Dunsavage will perform from 5 to 8 p.m.

LOOKING GLASS BEADS AND JEWELRY: 283 E. Main St., www.lookingglassbeads.com, 482-7000.

The shop specializes in gemstone beads from around the world.

MISTWOOD STUDIO GALLERY: 27 1/2 N. Main St., www.mistwoodstudiogallery.com, 488 2064.

Kathleen Boyle Magnuson's painting, "A Winter Gathering" will be displayed. Shows featuring music by Aletha Nowitzky and art by Magnuson will be presented at 6 and 7 p.m.

NIMBUS: 25 E. Main St., 482-3621.

Food by Bellisimo Catering and glass from Twisp River Glass will be presented.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, www.sou.edu/sma, 552-6245.

"Emblems, Effigies and Enigmas: The Art of John Buck" will be displayed. Acoustic music by David Scoggin and Jim Calhoun will be presented from 5:50 to 6:30 p.m.

STUDIO A.B: 621 A St., www.babayard.com, 482-2253

Featuring electronic collage by Bruce Bayard and pastel and charcoal drawings by Ann DiSalvo. Bayard's commissioned 2007 Ashland Independent Film Festival poster will be unveiled at a reception to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Fine art prints of the poster will be available.

THE WEBSTERS: 11 N. Main St., www.yarnatwebsters.com, 482-9801.

The store specializes in work by hand spinners, weavers and knitters.

OTHER FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS:

EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION: "Dreaming Cows," acrylic paintings by Betty La Duke inspired by the artist's travel to Third World countries, are displayed at Inti Imports, 45 N. Main St., Ashland. La Duke's works support Heifer International, an organization committed to ending world hunger through livestock training. A reception for La Duke will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the shop. Call 488-2714.

SILENT AUCTION: Holiday gifts, jewelry and clothing, dining certificates, art, music and books will be available at a silent auction to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Ashland Food Cooperative, 237 N. First St., Ashland. Seraphim will present live music at the event. Proceeds will benefit The Grandmother Council Project, a forum for women elders. See www.grandmothercouncil.org or call 201-0372.