A day (and night) on the town in Edmonds

Galleries

Aria Studio Gallery: Joan Archer created a light, airy gallery and studio for teaching art and exhibiting her work, which includes paintings from Italy, Czechslovakia, Canada and Arizona, as well as daughter Leah Goodwin's photography. 535 Main St. (425-774-5811 or www.ariastudiogallery.com).

Cole Gallery & Artists' Supplies: Owner and artist Denise Cole shows paintings, pastels and sculpture by more than 30 Northwest artists with work ranging from classical realism to lively impressionism. 107 Fifth Ave S. (425-697-2787 or www.colegallery.net).

Edmonds Gallery: Realtor Joan Longstaff turned her historic 1890 office into an art gallery, with juried shows featuring such art groups as Seattle Co-Arts and the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. 524 Main St. (425-773-1274, 425-771-3743 or www.joanlongstaff.com).

Gallery North: Begun in 1961, it is one of the oldest continuously operating co-op art galleries in Snohomish County, run by and for artists. Stan Rust's wood-turned bowls, Bonnie AuBuchon's sterling silver jewelry with fossils and other natural materials, John Vandebrooke's encaustic paintings and David Varnau's bronze sculptures are among the work. 508 Main St. (425-774-0946 or www.gallery-north.com).

Manya Vee Selects: The gallery features fine Northwest and Pacific Rim artists and craftspeople in glass, jewelry, ceramics, wearable art and original painting. Owner Manya Schilperoort also conducts workshops in the business of crafts. 409 Main St. (425-776-3778 or www.manyaveeselects.com).

Semantics Gallery LLC: Work by more than 90 artists includes animal bronzes by Lynn Swanson, glass art by Marc Boutte, Larry Jeffers' metal sculpture as well as oils, watercolors, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted furniture and other art. 110 Fourth Ave. N. (425-776-3176 or www.semanticsgallery.com).

Theaters

Edmonds Center for the Arts: The 700-seat, remodeled WPA-era building is a handsome showcase for a Meany Hall-style season of world music, theater and dance. It's also home to local arts presenters the Sno-King Community Chorale, the Olympic Ballet and the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. 410 Fourth Ave. N. (425-275-9595 or www.ec4arts.org).

Edmonds Theater: The vintage theater shows first and second run and foreign films in an intimate, art-house setting. 415 Main St. (425-778-4554 or www.edmondstheater.com).

Wade James Theatre: Home to the 50-year-old Driftwood Players, the theater has a season of plays and also hosts music, dance, films and other events. 950 Main St. (425-774-9600 or www.driftwoodplayers.org).

Downtown food and drink

Arista Wine Cellars: Wine tastings paired with the Resident Cheesemonger's cheeses are a weekly treat Saturdays at this well-stocked cellar, featuring more than a thousand wine selections. 320 Fifth Ave. S. (425-771-7009 or www.aristawines.com).

Giradi's Osteria: The cozy European-style restaurant offers meats, seafood, pastas; 95 percent of the wines are Italian. 504 Fifth Ave. S. (425-673-5278).

Nama's Candy Store: This loving throwback to '50s-era candy stores has a fine collection of truffles, nostalgic candy and the work of four local candymakers. 102 ½ Fifth Ave N. (425-771-4606).

Olive's Café and Wine Bar: This European-style cafe has soups, sandwiches during the day, and at night serves high-end tapas and other gourmet fare, with complimentary wine tastings Thursday nights. 107 Fifth Ave. N., Suite 103 (425-771-5757 or www.olivesgourmet.com).

The Resident Cheesemonger: More than 120 varieties of cheeses and accompaniments, many of which are available for sampling at this European-style shop. 405 Main St. (425-640-8949 or www.residentcheesemonger.com).

Shell Creek Grill & Wine Bar: This handsome restaurant serves upscale Northwest fare, including a variety of fresh seafoods, meats and pastas. 526 Main St.(425-775-4566 or www.shellcreekgrill.com).

Diane Wright, Seattle Times staff reporter