Monthly Theme Beat those winter blues with buttercream icing and sprinkles as Sarkara Sweets hosts the first ever Frost Off! This event will take place in the Sun Center courtyard and feature a cupcake decorating contest with amazing prizes. Other attractions in the Sun Center include an indie craft show featuring local artists specializing in jewelry, home decor, and accessories; and more. Free Show at The Backyard Come see national recording artist Little Mike and the Tornadoes at The Backyard from 7pm-10pm. The show is free and open to the public! For more info about their music: https://www.facebook.com/LittleMikeandtheTornadoes First Friday Passport Your free First Friday passport can be picked up at the Opera House between Lillian’s Music Store and Harry’s Seafood, Bar, and Grille between 5pm and 10pm. The passport unlocks specials at over 35 downtown bars and restaurants! VIP Wristbands Purchase a VIP wristband for $20 to get free food, drinks, carriage rides, raffle entry, valet parking and more! Stop at any of the designated VIP locations and get treated like First Friday royalty. Donations We will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for Toys for Tots until Friday, December 14, 2012. Bring any toy donations to the Pledge 5 office located 18b SW 2nd Avenue. After that date, we will be accepting blankets, towels, jackets, and food donations for the St. Francis House (those donations can be brought to The Opera House when you pick up your First Friday passport). Participating Businesses With over 35 participating businesses, First Friday is Gainesville's largest happy hour! Businesses include Sharab Lounge, Vellos Brickstreet Grill, Harry’s Seafood, Bar, and Grille, The Gelato Company, Dragonfly, Rockey's, Emiliano's Cafe, Tall Paul’s Brew House, Misty Edge Carriage Rides, Maude’s, Hippodrome Theatre, Lillian’s Music Store, Mark’s Prime, Main Street Bar & Billiards, Sweet Mel’s, Liquid Ginger, Clockwork Studios, Relish, The Midnight, and more! Thank You to Our Sponsors THE CONTINUUM Carey Meldon, Attorney at Law Premier Beverage Southern Comfort Alter Ego Fitness Blue Moon Lifestyle Valet Gainesville Downtown Owners & Tenants Pledge 5 Foundation Monster Energy The Independent Florida Alligator KISS 105.3 Alter Ego Fitness This event is free and open to the public! However, VIP wristbands can be purchased online at http://frostoff2013.eventbrite.com for a bunch of perks, like free food and drinks, valet parking, and carriage rides!