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Nacogdoches - The Nacogdoches Main Street program is looking forward to the next First Friday Night event, which returns to the “Oldest Town in Texas” on September 5, 2008. First Friday Nights started over a year ago, and after recently being revamped is sure to provide a relaxing and exciting evening out on the town for shoppers.

The First Friday Night of each month, downtown merchants and storeowners stay open late until eight. We encourage everyone to come downtown and bring the family this First Friday night. “We are thrilled to be continuing First Friday Nights,” said Main Street Manager Sarah O’Brien. “It is an opportunity for people of all ages to come enjoy our lovely brick streets and quaint shops in the evening, while also getting the chance to eat dinner or catch a movie.”
We have several exciting things going on in September. The Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau will be open late, offering shoppers a place to pick up a list of participating stores and a place to make a rest stop. Merchants are also going to start offering in store specials, discounts and demonstrations to help entice shoppers to come downtown.

Shelley’s Café and Bakery located at 112 N. Church Street will be serving dinner; you can call Shelley’s at 936-564-4100 to make a reservation. Also the Cole Art Center at the Old Opera House at 329 E. Main Street will continue their First Friday Night Film Viewing showing Andy Goldsworthy working with time. “RIVERS AND TIDES” at 7:30p.m. This mesmerizing film captures artist Andy Goldsworthy in the midst of constructing his trademark masterpieces made entirely of materials found in nature.

For more information you can call 936.468.1131. The Cottage, at 114 N. Church Street, is having a very special Open House on September 5, from 10am - 8pm. The Cottage is celebrating the store's very recent makeover, which combines the best of the old with the best of the new. Stop in to enjoy the wonderful and sumptuous items that the Cottage will be sampling; and be amazed at the wide range and sheer number of kitchen items available.

If you or anyone you know has any questions concerning First Friday Nights feel free to contact Sarah O’Brien at 926-559-2573 or send her an email at obriens@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us.