![]() |
![]() |
|
| |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||
|
The air is light, the spirit festive and the
drinks cold in Downtown, where, once a month the pedestrian-friendly
streets transform into a huge block party during FIRST FRIDAY. Each
celebration, the entertainment shifts and multiplies as ice sculptors,
fire breathers and fortune tellers serve as a back-drop for this ongoing
festival of art perusal and appreciation. Local bands perform throughout
the evening, and the streets turn into canvasses for children (young and
old) to decorate with chalk. FIRST FRIDAY is a stage for local galleries
and Las Vegas' vital Downtown cultural scene. It's a place to meet
friends new and old, and rejoice in the preservation and innovation of
an historical neighborhood. In this land of suburbs and strip malls,
visitors come from near and far to people-watch, sample new restaurants
and revel at area bars. |
|
|
||||
|
Since it
began in October of 2002, FIRST FRIDAY has only continued to grow. It is
now considered the premier arts event in Las Vegas. From the shops and
galleries on Charleston (the Arts Factory, S2, Main Gallery and more) to
the new galleries on Main Street (Atomic Todd and others) to the spaces
on Commerce St. (Commerce
Street Studios),
down to the whimsical offerings of The Funk House antique store, and the
art galleries and vintage shops in the cottages on Colorado. While many
people love to walk the neighborhood particularly now with our new
beautiful streetscape on Casino Center, we provide arts tour trolleys
that make rounds throughout the area
(First Friday Map)
and make pick ups every 15-20 minutes throughout the evening. And no
matter how you decide to get around, you can always expect a diverse
crowd, cool local art, live music, street performances and plenty of
surprises! |
||||||
![]() |
2004 Whirlygig Inc. All rights reserved.