Art galleries in Mercer Island continue to host show openings and wine tastings on the first Thursday of every month, and invite the public to kick off Labor Day weekend with art, music and seasonal bites.

This month’s event will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Suzanne Zahr’s SZ Gallery on 76th Avenue Southeast is partnering with The Islander again for wine and food, and will feature local artist Victoria Johnson, European artist Gitte Peters, ASH + AMES jewelry by Jennie King and harp music from 12-year-old Carla Mory. Five percent of all art sales and 10 percent of all jewelry sales go to Art with Heart.

Clarke and Clarke Art and Artifacts is continuing last month’s popular theme of “Northwest to Southwest,” featuring the works of 20th century Native American artists.

“As always, an eclectic collection within a backdrop of artifacts and treasures from around the globe” can be found at the gallery on Southeast 27th Street, according to a press release.

The focal point is the textile work of Bernice Williams, one of the few female totem carvers from the Haida community. Her totems stand in numerous locations in British Columbia and the Northwest. Also included in the show is a collection of pottery, work of Bess Bruce Cleaveland, Ganado rugs from the early 1900s and “Wolf Robe,” an “exquisitely framed and presented artwork” from a private collection. The “adornments showcase” features turquoise, amethyst and silver from the Southwest, Northwest and Mexico.

Clarke and Clarke will also have bubbly, bonbons and a new dessert sampling from Roberto’s.

For more, see www.suzannezahr.com and www.ethnoarts.com.

The art, wine and music event sponsored by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, Art Uncorked, will be held on Sept. 9 in Town Center.