(Above: Springfield artist Kathy Paskey’s painting, Reading Between the Lines, is part of the November members’ show at the Emerald Art Center in downtown Springfield.)

By Randi Bjornstad

Bundle up if you need to, but don’t let the suddenly colder fall weather keep you from heading to downtown Springfield for November’s version of the Second Friday Art Walk, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The official guided tour starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main St., where tour goers will meet this month’s guide, Madeline McGraw, who is curator of the Springfield Museum.

The Whiteaker Printmakers are showing their work at the Emerald Art Center during November. This woodcut print, by Ann Johnston-Schuster, is called “The Big Brother”

The Emerald Art Center features several exhibits, including the traditional monthly members’ art show; an exhibit of photography titled On the Sidelines by the center’s featured artist for November, Diane Ketelsen; and an upstairs show in the Jaqua Gallery of prints by members of Eugene’s Whiteaker Printmakers.

From there, the official tour will move to the City Hall Gallery at 225 A St., where the featured artist is James Mayner, accompanied by musician Christian Brown.

Next up is Hearts for Hospice at 444 Main St., with small drawings by Will Paradis and music by Anna Bradley, as well as complimentary wine and desserts homemade by Paco.

At the Springfield Museum at 590 Main St., an exhibit called Unfurled, made up of flags, banners, and pennants from the museum’s permanent collection.

At the Antique Peddlers at 612 Main St., jewelry by artist Anita Olson of Neater Creations is on display.

Chloe, a student at the A3 Academy for Arts and Academics, created this piece, called “Brain”

The Cascade Center for Spiritual Living at 741 Main St. features artist Ellen Gabehart with a show titled Life in Rural India.

Finally, the last stop on the guided tour is the A3 Academy of Arts and Academics at 615 Main St., where student photography will be on display.

As usual, many other shops, galleries and businesses will be open late to participate in the Second Friday Art Walk:

  • 100 Mile Bakery (418 A St.) — A show called Ignition, digital art by Dene Benton of Eden’s Lynx.
  • The Artisan’s Quarter (240 Main St.)
  • 331 Mosaic (331 Main St.) — Art by Daniel C. Young features the slabwork potter’s tiles and hand-crafted cottages, including a demonstration; light refreshments.
  • Dark and Stormy Food and Garden Lounge (420 Main St.) — Six featured artists in a variety of mediums.
  • Memento Ink (525 Main St.) — Works by Richard McConochie; refreshments.
  • US Bank (437 Main St.) — Work by featured artist Bill Rutherford.
  • Bartolotti’s NY-style Pizza and Italian Bistro (330 Main St.) — paintings by Patti McNutt.
  • Wildish Community Theater (630 Main St.) — Features art by Pauline Hauder.
  • Mezza Luna Pizzeria (115 S. Fifth St.) — Photographs by Mikayle Stole.
  • Chow/Moe’s Tavern (471 South A St.) — Paintings by Steven Seals.
  • Haven (349 Main St.) — Holiday retail sale; treats and drinks will be served.

Information: 541-726-8595 or emeraldartcenter.org; tour maps for the Second Friday Art Walk are available at the Emerald Art Center and other downtown merchants.

Diane Ketelsen is the featured artist for November at the Emerald Art Center; her show of photographs offers an unvarnished look at her life with cerebral palsy; photo by Randi Bjornstad