Next First Fridays: July 3, August 7 and Sept 4, 2009

 

July 3, 2009 6:00 pm -10:00 pm

 

July First Friday promises to be another great night for seeing new art and old friends. Last month was great. It was step back to the roots of our event and was enjoyed by those that attended.

Live tiki carving by Charles Christians. We will be hosting more than 50 artists on the sidewalks and in the gallery spaces within the outdoor festival area on Casino Center Blvd and Colorado Ave including new corner of Main and Colorado for bands, artists and food vendors.

Be sure to come thirsty, Dino's Lounge will be donating all proceeds from July First Friday to Whirlygig Inc. We thank them for their continued support.

To MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO FIRST FRIDAY just click: http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/fundraise.html

El Cortez/First Friday Express Trolley

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino joined with First Friday and is sponsoring an Express Trolley. The trolley will take patrons from the El Cortez, 600 East Fremont Street at the Cortez Garden Gateway (with 1,200 free parking spaces in the garage and also valet) to The Funk House Trolley Stop at First Friday (and back again). The bus will run from 6:00 p.m.(starting at the El Cortez) until 10:00 p.m. with the last First Friday stop at approximately 9:30 p.m. Take advantage of the convenient parking and avoid traffic after the event. You can also enjoy the Entertainment District's First Friday after parties when you arrive back at the El Cortez.

FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST (DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING)THE STREETS WILL NOT BE CLOSED FOR PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITIES. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF ARTISTS ON THE SIDEWALKS, BOTH VISUAL AND PERFORMING. YOU CAN STILL CATCH THE TROLLEY FROM ONE VENUE TO THE NEXT. JOIN US FOR JULY FIRST FRIDAY!

DISCOUNTS

This First Friday, the 'i love First Friday 2!' sticker (available at information table by The Funk House) will be redeemable at Big Island Smoothies ( 2 for 1 smoothies), located at 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. S., next to Dino's Lounge. The sticker is valid throughout June 2009!

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL INFO

Buy a Best Friend of First Friday card and help support your favorite Las Vegas arts event ($25). We also have special "I 'heart' First Friday" t-shirts available for just $10 at the Friends of First Friday Information Table. City ordinance requires no glass bottles or cans!

Break dancers provide more entertainment on Casino Center Blvd.

ARTISTS SHOWING OUTDOORS:

Below is a partial listing of our Outdoor Artist Exhibitions:

phil perrin--metal sculptor

gia ray--pen and ink on paper

gina quaranto--acylic on canvas and wood

shanmichael and jennifer deveraux--acylic on canvas and paper, prints and plush

andrew slocum--painting, drawing, prints

 

LIVE MUSIC ON NEW MAIN AND COLORADO STAGE

Imagine Dragons -Indy/Rock
 

One Loud Secret-Indy/Rock

 

ART—CASINO CENTER  and colorado

Art @ The Funk House-- NEW WORK. 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. New work. Open First Friday 6-10pm. Regular Hours Mon-Sat 10-5pm. 702 678 6278 www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com  

The Box Office, 1129 Casino Center showing new work.

CITY OF THE WORLD: CITY OF THE WORLD: featured artist for July--Mitch Crawford is a native Las Vegan. He received his undergraduate degree from Cal State Northridge (where he worked with Jerry McMillan) and his MFA at UNLV. He’s a practicing artist and art instructor, has been married for 18 years and is a proud father of two. He believes a creative life is a life well spent. 1229 S. Casino Center. 

The Gypsy Den – Great vintage clothing store on east Colorado hosting new artists. 6-10pm

 

ART—MAIN STREET (SOUTH OF CHARLESTON)

 

8- Ball Bail Bonds- Charleston & Main--
Photographer, Todd Duane Miller presents his award winning exhibit, For Sale, expertly coupling Todd’s HDR mastery with the symbol of what the American Road Trip means. Enjoy that American experience during Independence Day weekend, July 3. Free BBQ & hors d'oeuvres, drinks and live DJ.


Retro Vegas--
 Michael Conley Nelson is a Las Vegas artist that attended the Las Vegas Academy and focused on Fine Arts painting. He continued his studies at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) mentoring under Dennis Angel. His first shows were at First Fridays – but has also shown at CSN. He is an emerging artist focused on portraiture but enjoys all contemporary art.. 1211 S. Main St. OPEN FIRST FRIDAY 6-10PM--Antiques--Furnishings--Accessories--Art. Call 702.384.2700 for more info.

 

ART—COMMERCE STREET STUDIOS, 1551 South Commerce

LIVE MUSIC OUTSIDE

COMMERCE STREET STUDIOS (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) FOR INFO PLEASE EMAIL: studios@commercestreetstudios.com  Be sure and check out the new studios and galleries already open at this location!!

THE FALLOUT GALLERY-- presents the Exciting Sounds of Al Martino- photography exhibit chronicling the 2nd anniversary visit to the Double Down Saloon, NYC by owner P. Moss, Dirk Vermin, Ruckus, Turbo and Al of course. This is your last opportunity to see this exhibit. Closing Reception July 3, First Friday, 6-10pm, 678 6278.   1551 S. Commerce Street, Open First Friday 6-10pm. Regular Hours: Wed.-Sat noon-4:00pm or by appointment. www.thefallout.net 702.678.6278.

Naked CityTattoo (1551 S. Commerce St, 1/2 block north of Wyoming, 1 block west of Main Street): Special shows on First Fridays. Open daily. 702-612-5516. 1551 South Commerce

CIRCADIAN STUDIOS--Karl Bakla art explosion & culture emporium. Even if you don’t like my drawings & paintings come talk to me about records and the ever evolving definition of punk rock.Karl is known in the punk world for his famous hated letters to Maximum Rock and Roll which practically became a column, Zine work, bands and now his art. "When I saw the sheer size of the collection he had done over the years I was stunned" First Friday July 3rd from 6 - 10, 1551 S. Commerce Street @ the Circadian Galleries The Cost? Your Soul! 525 - 2850 Open First Friday 6-10pm showing work  by Daniel Pearson and guest artists. First Friday Trolley Stop

 

ART—THE ARTS FACTORY, 101-109 E. Charleston Blvd. 

Contemporary Arts Center --Metasonic June 4th Through July 30th Opening Reception Thursday, June 4th 6:00pm to 9:00pm  Artist Talk at 6:30 101 East Charleston Blvd., Suite 101 Hours: Noon-5pm, Tuesday-SaturdayFirst Friday 6pm - 10pm (702) 382 3886  www.lasvegascac.org

CRICKET STUDIO, Studio 203. Works by BRIAN SWANSON: Mixed media, illustrations, pastels and prints. Bugspeak and Neon Boneyard drawings. Open FF and Tues - Fri 12 noon - 4pm, Evenings/Wknds by Appointment, 24/7 on the web. www.cricketstudio.com 702-366-9077.

FACE UP GALLERY, Face Up: The Art of Recognition, “Play” works in 3D by DAR FREELAND. Acrylics on canvas, ink and fine art watercolor on paper, originals and prints, books, t-shirts, bookmarks and more.  www.faceupstudio.com 702-366-9077.

DAMNED INK STUDIOS, Suite 204. Original paintings, illustrations, and prints by Danny Roberts. Open FF. Fri/Sat 1-6pm and by appointment. www.damnedinkstudios.com (702) 480-9090.

Group Therapy Lv presents… ‘Look what we can do’ July 3rd first Friday opening reception in the ‘Red Giant’ Gallery Artists: Aaron Nieman - Pussy Kat Tattoo Anthony Ortega - Bad Apple Tattoo Boom - Bad Apple Tattoo Brett Rosepiler - Last Shot Tattoo Josh Wilcox - Pussy Kat Tattoo Justin McCroy - Bad Apple Tattoo

Joseph Watson Collection, Suite 115. Contemporary Urban Fine Art / Crowd Scenes. www.josephwatsoncollection.com 858-733-2135

PEACEnART STUDIO New Works by Alexander P. Huerta and Niki J. Sands Ste. 220 (upstairs The Arts Factory)

Trifecta Gallery: RIPPER JORDAN, returns with their brand of fun art and art-like objects. Is it retail? Is it art? Ripper Jordan sells its stuff at price levels comfortable for everyone. You can buy and take home from First Friday and the preview (instead of waiting until the end of the month) one of the coolest things ever made for under $100. And, for the first time, Ripper has gone and made larger objects, allowing for exponentially more YOWZA! Pull your spirit through this recession buy something very cool. Thursday July 2 preview and presale. Through July 31.  www.trifectagallery.com.  First Friday. 103 E. Charleston #108, Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.366.7001 

Valentino's Zootsuit Connection now located in the Arts Factory, Suite  135.

 

 aRT-MAIN STREET (NORTH OF CHARLESTON)

Gainsburg Studio, Inc. 1039 Main Street, #103 behind S2 Art Building. Announcing our upcoming opening featuring nationally recognized stone sculptor Sharon Gainsburg and the works of other award-winning artists in all media. Ongoing First Friday event is Free Stone Carving Open Studio with the Artist between 6-10pm. Gallery hours: By Appointment. www.gainsburgstudio.com   702-384-1388.


S2 ART GROUP One East Charleston Blvd. Fine art publisher and gallery operator S2 Art Group, Ltd. has its world headquarters in Las Vegas’ burgeoning downtown arts district, in a renovated facility. S2 limited editions are hand-pulled on extremely rare, antique lithography presses at the company’s 22,000 square-foot Las Vegas atelier – the largest such facility in the world. Opening Reception on First Friday from 6-10 pm.
info@s2art.com 702-868-7880.

 

ART— NEARBY

3rd St. Revolution Art Gallery New Works by Juan Ybarra and Ezequiel Lee Orona ,Sculptures, Bronze ,Metal and Wood. Mixed Media pieces.Oil Paintings ,Drawings and Graphics. Contemporary Modern Art with Social and Political Commentary. Mon_Sat.10-3.  Music by Billy Dare and The Pumps, First Friday 8-9pm. 224 Imperial Av. Las Vegas, Nv 89104.702-380-8442-702-644-5388.

 

ArT Gallery at Not Just Antiques Vintage ART from listed artists as well as new talent. Combine a cup of tea and ART. FOURTH OF JULY SALE! Open First Friday until 10pm. www.NotJustAntiquesMart.com. PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF NOT JUST ANTIQUES.

 

Gaia flowers • gifts • art – Local ceramist and photographer Kelly McLendon shows examples of her Alice in Wonderland-inspired porcelain and stoneware work, and will be at Gaia to meet visitors during First Friday. McLendon's work joins a collection of oil paintings by Laurie King, a series of abstract vases by Man Hue Duong, and the broad-ranging work of Samantha Dixon currently showing at Gaia, 4 E. Charleston Blvd., just across the street from the Arts Factory. 702-997-0222.

 

Henri & Odette Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10-1pm and 4-8pm, join us for a cappuccino, wifi, and a place to see art all month long! www.henri-odette.com 702.538.7320

Neon Venus Art Theatre  live performances. 

REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER 821 Las Vegas Boulevard N Las Vegas, NV 89101. Open until 9 pm on First Friday.

studio 8 ten-Art Studio and gift shop located at 810 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Featuring hand made products made by artists at the studio. Open First Friday 10am-10pm. Regular hours: Mon-Friday. 10am-6pm. For more information: 644.9418 FIRST FRIDAY--TROLLEY STOP

 

SHOPPING—MAIN STREET

THE ATTIC On First Friday The Attic offers a special discount. Open till 8pm.

J J C CLOCKS & ANTIQUES MAIN SOUTH OF COLORADO. Open First Fridays 6-10pm. We can do all of your clock repairs. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5pm.  702-384-8463.

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE THRIFT SHOP  Opportunity Village First Friday store hours 9:00am till 10:00pm. Sales throughout the entire store. 50% off selected items. Collectable items and wild funky items for sale.

RETRO VEGAS located at 1211 S. Main St. OPEN FIRST FRIDAY 6-10PM--Antiques--Furnishings--Accessories--Art..Call 702.384.2700 for more infowww.retro-vegas.com

 

SHOPPING-COLORADO AND CASINO CENTER

THE Funk House 1228 Casino Center Blvd. Open First Friday 6-10PM. Discounts up to 20% with your ‘I Y  First Friday 2!’ sticker. Also, Rick on the didgeridoo, FF only. Hours: Mon-Sat. 10am-5-pm. www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com 

Gaia flowers • gifts • art – Local ceramist and photographer Kelly McLendon shows examples of her Alice in Wonderland-inspired porcelain and stoneware work, and will be at Gaia to meet visitors during First Friday. McLendon's work joins a collection of oil paintings by Laurie King, a series of abstract vases by Man Hue Duong, and the broad-ranging work of Samantha Dixon currently showing at Gaia, 4 E. Charleston Blvd., just across the street from the Arts Factory. 702-997-0222.

Gypsy Den--vintage clothing. Open late First Friday.

 

SHOPPING—NEARBY 

NO TROLLEY STOP HERE; BIG PARKING LOT IN FRONT

Not Just Antiques 1422 Western Avenue. 12,000 sq. ft. filled with Antiques, Collectibles & Art. Voted Las Vegas Review-Journal Best Place to Buy Antiques & Collectibles 2007. Open daily. Holsum Loft Lamp Showroom Liquidation. Open late First Friday. www.NotJustAntiquesMart.com

Valentino's Zootsuit Connection now located in the Arts Factory, Suite  135.

 

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Big Island Smoothies--next Dino's, checkout their great smoothies, wraps and sandwiches. First Friday sticker sponsor-2 for 1 in the month of February!!

Bistro Divino, located in Holsum Lofts, Open First Friday! "Every Friday is First Friday" at Bistro Divino.  Enjoy live soulful music by Luggnutt, Dinner Specials, Pizza and Wine specials.  Buy one gourmet pizza get the second half off and 20% off all bottles of wine.  The fun starts at 5pm and goes strong till 9pm.  Call 362-8200 to reserve your table ahead of time.  Ciao for now!  www.bistrodivino.com
 

Paymon's Mediterranean Bistro--107 E. Charleston Blvd. #155, located in the Arts  Factory. Open M-F 11am-3pm. First Friday 5pm-9pm. 272.0200

 

 

AFTER PARTIES 

BEAUTY BAR features The Get Back, funky soul dance party w/ deejays: John Doe, Danny Boy, Phoreyz, Aurajin and special guests. 10pm until the wee hours. $5 for girls, $10 for guys. A funky good time guaranteed!!  http://www.thegetbackvegas.com/

DINO'S LOUNGE: Drink Specials! Karaoke with host Danny G 10pm. 382-3894  www.dinoslv.com   

DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM, 111 Las Vegas Blvd. South (100 feet south of Fremont). On First Friday: Soulful House, Downtempo by DJ Carlos Sanchez. Live Percussions by Cayce Woody. Valet Parking provided in adjacent alley after 8pm ($5 all night). Seating is limited and may require reservations, so arrive early. Please dress appropriately. 702-880-DOWN (3696) for questions or reservations.  

OUR NEWEST AFTER PARTY

Frankie's Tiki Room-- a unique combination of South Seas exotica and modern primitivism with just a hint of Las Vegas kitch. Frankies is the place you can escape to the fantasy any hour of the day or night. Enjoy the exotic rum drinks from the menu and traditional cocktails. 1712 W. Charleston Blvd. 385-3110 www.frankiestikiroom.com 

network of immersive sensory entertainment=NOISE !  we present a  Forum for local art and music to inter-weave an impulsive synergistic event for all to be a part of .First Friday at the Aruba and  Thunderbird lounge 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. ABSOLUTELY FREE! 10pm- till? 

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info@firstfriday-lasvegas.org  

ENJOY FIRST FRIDAY

 

 

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