FF May

Next First Fridays: May 2, June 6, and July 4 2008

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May 2, 2008

6:00 pm -10:00 pm

MAYOR OSCAR GOODMAN SUPPORTS First Friday

Downtown’s Arts District’s event is turning to the community and asking for support. Beginning in February, volunteers started asking for a $2 donation from First Friday attendees. And the community responded! Visitors willingly opened up their hearts and wallets to the popular event.

In April responding to First Friday’s call for support was our own Mayor Oscar Goodman. Whirlygig, the non-profit that produces First Friday, thanks him for donating money to keep Las Vegas’ Favorite Community Arts Event the best in the greater Las Vegas area!

New El Cortez/First Friday Express Trolley

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino also joined with First Friday and is now 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 Main Street and Colorado 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. The historic El Cortez spent approximately $20 million in recent renovations and features a casino, restaurants, cocktail lounges and bars. “The merging of the Fremont East Entertainment District with the Arts District is an important step in reinforcing downtown as a cultural center of Las Vegas,” said Mike Nolan, general manager of El Cortez Hotel & Casino. “Working with First Friday, we hope to help continue the revitalized interest in our city’s artists, as well as increased interest in the architecture and renovation of classic downtown Las Vegas.”

DISCOUNTS

This First Friday, the ‘I Y First Friday 2!’ sticker will be redeemable for a $2 discount at Mixed Zone Cafe, located at 2202 W. Charleston Blvd. Our other discount location is Big Island Smoothies ( 2 for 1 smoothies), located at 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. S., next to Dino's Lounge. The sticker is valid throughout May!

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL INFO

The outdoor festival can be entered at three locations: just south of California on Casino Center Blvd.; just east of Main on Colorado; just west of Third on Colorado. The Friends of First Friday Information Table in the outdoor festival is in front of The Funk House on the corner of Colorado and Casino Center. Don't forget to pick up your VIP pass to Vegas’ arts scene, the Friends of First Friday membership card, which offers discounts at First Friday-friendly vendors throughout the Las Vegas Valley, purchasing a Best Friend of First Friday card (dated 3/22/08 or later) now also gains you entry to First Friday events for one year from purchase of card. To see the list of participating vendors, visit the FoFF page ( http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/foff.html ). The Information Table provides information for visitors to First Friday. We also have special “I ‘heart’ First Friday” t-shirts available for just $15 at the Friends of First Friday Information Table. Within the gated outdoor festival area there are NO skateboards, hacky sacks or bikes.

Outdoor Artists Exhibition Spaces

FF OES May 2nd: Nine new artists including drawings and prints by Mindfeed Creative, photography by Carlos Larios, mixed media creations by Korey Erra, collage and soft sculpture by Megan Wold, paintings by Ashley Tovar, Landis Bahe, and Melissa Taylor, mixed media works by Rue Hernandez and a silent auction of Jennifer Main's 3D creation from the Obstacle Art Course. www.obstacleartcourse.org Provided free-of-charge to selected artists, the Outdoor Exhibition Spaces give creators of all disciplines the opportunity to showcase their latest works in the heart of the popular First Friday festival grounds. Artists can apply at art@firstfriday-lasvegas.org.

Live Entertainment

The LAND ROVER STAGE features

DJ Va Jay Jay

6-7 FleshTone (Oregon)

7-8 Pan De Sal

8-9 Sword Swallowing and Fatima Dance Group (Bellydancing)

9-10 Love Pentagon

Break dancers provide more entertainment on Colorado Street across from The Funk House.

Outdoor Festival Food and Beverage

The Mix Zone Café features flavorful Thai food. H & H Bar-B-Q provides mouthwatering bar-b-que, Dino's continues to offer libations of all kinds, and Fat Daddys Ice Cream is back for the warm weather. Aspire Kettle Korn will join us this month. Also, Whirlygig, the non-profit producer of FF, sells water and sodas at their booth (on Casino Center near Colorado) with all proceeds benefiting First Friday. Quench your thirst and support FF at the same time! www.whirlygiglasvegas.org.

ONLY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PURCHASED FROM OFFICIAL FIRST FRIDAY VENDORS MAY BE CONSUMED IN FESTIVAL AREAS, ALL OTHERS MUST BE THROWN AWAY UPON ENTRY TO FESTIVAL AREA!

FIRST FRIDAY MAP

A printable map for the First Friday Event may be found on our website or you may pick up a copy anytime @ The Funk House, 1228 South Casino Center Boulevard, Holsum Design Center, Commerce Street Studios and other participating vendors. Maps are also available the evenings of FIRST FRIDAY at our information booths.

FIRST FRIDAY PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Clark County provides FREE parking at the Clark County Government Center and in May Whirlygig will provide two FREE Trolleys which make 6 stops throughout the festival from 6 to 10 pm. Cick link http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/schedule.html for a schedule and map. The Ice House is no longer on the trolley route.

Also, there is now a free El Cortez Express Trolley between the El Cortez Hotel & Casino and First Friday at Main St and Colorado. You can access the outdoor festival via this trolley stop or take a First Friday Trolley to any other area of the event.

ART—CASINO CENTER

Art @ The Box Office 1129 S Casino Center Blvd # 1. Art Music & Cultural Venue & Expressions of Fine Artists. Open First Friday.

Art @ The Funk House 1228 Casino Center Blvd. features new work by Teresa Williams May 2-June 3,2008. Also, Rick on the didgeridoo, FF only. Open FF 6-10pm. Regular Hours 10am-5pm Mon. – Sat. www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com 702.678.6278

CITY OF THE WORLD INC. 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. Gallery-School-Boutique-Meeting Place. Featured artist is Andre Hines.Many other artists work is also shown each month. Open FF and Saturdays 1-5pm. Call for appointments. 702-523-5306.

ART—MAIN STREET (SOUTH OF CHARLESTON)

DUST GALLERY HAS MOVED TO SOHO LOFTS: on Las Vegas Blvd. and Hoover. Expansionism, New Sculpture by Patrick Nickell, April 1 – May 11, 2008, Reception for the Artist: Saturday April 5, 2008, 6 - 8 p.m. www.dustgallery.com open Tue - Sat, 11 a.m. - 6p.m. 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV. 702.880.3878.

The Epicenter 1114 S. Main. Avant Gallery: "Join Hands" - the collaboration show (BA)) & NAY, The Backroom: Keri Schroeder & Barry Keane live: INt3RRUpT pRoGRaM The Loft: Ed Zepplin & Art Damage & Roy L.T. 6pm to 10pm.

ATOMIC TODD-- 1221 S. Main St--New Exhibit. www.atomictodd.com 702-386-8633

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 Features NEW WORK by Timothy Anderson in graphite and pen. April 11-May16,2008. Open First Friday 6-10pm. Regular Hours: Wed.-Sat noon-4:30pm. www.thefallout.net 702-269-3111.

HENRIK YDE GALLERY presents:The Beautiful, works by Henrik Yde . 1551 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas NV 89102, Friday-Saturday 2-5pm. First Friday 6-10pm and by appointment 702 630 8388 www.HenrikYde.com

MTZC - the edge of sin city (upstairs in Commerce Street Studios) presents (Con) Temporary (Dis) Connect by Brent Becker in his first solo show. '...my recent work has been made in relative isolation - without input or feedback from any contemporary art-making community, academics, or critics - my work is disconnected from current trends, but manages to appeal to contemporary audiences.' - Brent Becker. Opens FF from 6 to 10pm. Admission is FREE. MTZC is open every Saturday from 11am to 4pm and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact info@mtzc.com or visit www.mtzc.com.

Naked City Tattoo (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.

ART—NEXT DOOR AT 1531-1541 Commerce Street

CIRCADIAN STUDIOS 1541 S. Commerce, Suite 120 Always new and different work by Daniel Pearson. Guest artist showing new work every month.

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

Blue Sky Yoga/art gallery Suite 103 at the Arts Factory. Group Art show, new work each month. "Pay What You Can" Yoga classes. See website, www.blueskyyogalv.com for a full class schedule and special events, including our outdoor classes at Red Rock Canyon. Open First Friday. Call Cheryl for info @ 592-1396.

Contemporary Arts Collective (CAC). Suite 101.Midway by Aaron Sheppard. Show open from 6-10 pm. For other hours please see: www.lasvegascac.org 702-382-3886.

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.

H. Stephen Jackson's Gallery In a Gallery setting, Mr. Jackson, an Architectural Concept Specialist, will be showing his own Computer Manipulated Digital Photography, turning the ugly and mundane into graphic beauty…vivid color, offbeat subject matter. www.hsj-architect.com.

JENNIFER MAIN STUDIO, Suite 101. New figurative abstract paintings by Jennifer Main. Open FF 5-10pm. Wed-Sat noon-4pm and by appointment. www.jennifermain-gallery.com 889-8206.

JENNIFER MARIE GALLERY, Suite 205. We are pleased to announce the solo exhibition of UNLV professor and photographer Chris Waters doing his first show for the gallery entitled "Waiting". Open First Friday. www.jennifermariegallery.com

MICHAEL WARDLE GALLERY Upstairs in The Arts Factory. Big Beautiful Paintings for your Big Empty Walls. Open First Friday and afternoons and by appointment. www.michaelwardle.com 702-383-8633.

SHANNON WEBB STUDIOS, Suite 202. Featuring the work of Shannon Webb. www.shannonwebb.com 702-371-4300.

TRIFECTA gallery, Suite 108. Sam Davis "For the Love of Pod" OPEN: First Friday Noon – 10pm; 12-4pm Wed.-Fri.; 12-2pm Sat. Aso by appointment. www.trifectagallery.com 702-366-7001.

ART—MAIN STREET (NORTH OF CHARLESTON)

Gainsburg Studio, Inc. 1039 Main Street, #103 behind S2 Art Group 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.

MAIN GALLERY April 25 - May 23 Opening/First Anniversary Reception Friday, April 25, 7-9pm Danielle Kelly, 2008 1009 S. Main, Las Vegas, NV maingallerylv.com
702.257.MAIN

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—HOLSUM DESIGN CENTER

MGriesgraber STUDIO Gallery Suite 175. Famous Painting Parodies: The Starbucks Series Revisited. A new edition of fifty of the most popular paintings in the series as 11" x 14" Fine Art Giclèes on deluxe archival watercolor paper are available, each signed and numbered by the artist. Open First Friday from 4pm to 9pm and weekdays by appointment. 807-3160.

ART AT ADVANCED LEGAL SYSTEMS (241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160 in the Holsum Design Center). Will re-open art exhibit in April. Closed this First Friday.

ART— NEARBY

3^RD ST. REVOLUTION ART GALLERY 224 Imperial Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104. Poetry Reading by Mr. Mike Ryan. Contemporary Observations on People ,Places and Things. Art work by Juan Ybarra, Sculpture, Prints, Drawings. Ezequiel Lee Orona, Sculpture, metal, mixed media, Paintings Drawings and Prints. Open First Friday. 702-380-8442 or 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. Open First Friday until 10pm. www.NotJustAntiquesMart.com. PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF NOT JUST ANTIQUES.

Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery & AMPHITHEATER 500 Grand Central Parkway. Fauna by Jeff Fulmer; The prominent Las Vegas sculptor shows off new work. Artist Reception (food and drink, open to the public) on First Friday from 6-8pm. 702-455-8239. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery.

DUST GALLERY HAS MOVED TO SOHO LOFTS: on Las Vegas Blvd. and Hoover. 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV. Now exhibiting "Expansionism" by Patrick Nickell, show ends may 11. www.dustgallery.com 702.880.3878.

REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER (38) 821 Las Vegas Boulevard N Las Vegas, NV 89101. Open until 9 pm on First Friday.

Michele Quinn Fine Art April 11-May 16: Vera Lutter, Venice Portfolio 620 South 7th Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 p:702.366.9339 f:702.380.3027

SHOPPING—MAIN AND CHARLESTON

DURETTE CANDITO DESIGN STUDIO 1007 S Main St. An absolutely incredible array of new artful accessories, hardware and lighting is arriving daily at Durette Studio. We also have many new and unique furniture pieces as well as great gifts! Come see why Durette Studio has been the mainstay of the 'North End' of the Arts District for the past 4 years! Mon through Fri, 9 to 5. Saturdays by appt. First Fridays 'til 9PM. www.durettecanditodesign.com. 702-368-2601

EPIC SHOOS 1209 S. Main Street Check out the latest addition to the Arts District. Selling limited edition and premium sneakers. 11-7 M-S and Sunday Noon -6pm. epicshoos.com 702-388-4343.

MODIFY Vintage Modern furnishings. NEW LOCATION COMING SOON!

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.

Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society LAPIDARY Workshop, 1045 s. Main St. (enter from door on First St. at east end of building). Open on First Fridays from 6-9pm and by appointment only. Lapidary demonstrations and jewelry for sale. See website, www.sngms.com, for more information.

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

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

J J C CLOCKS & ANTIQUES 201 E Colorado Ave. Open First Fridays. 702-384-8463.

SHOPPING—NEARBY

THERE IS 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. Open late First Friday. www.NotJustAntiquesMart.com

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

BISTRO DIVINO (formerly The Grill) (HOLSUM DESIGN CENTER) NEW Authentic Northern Italian Pizzeria and Grill. Open First Friday. Regular Hours: Mon-Sat Lunch 11am-3pm and Dinner 5-9pm. Closed Sundays. 702-362-8200. www.lvgrill.com. Don’t forget your ‘I Y First Friday 2!’ sticker for $2 discount throughout April!

Island Flavors Cafe (300 E. Charleston Blvd. Ste. 101) Featuring traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken and specialty island-flavored smoothies. Full espresso bar and wonderful Reggae music. Open FF. Mon-Thur 8am-8pm; Fri-Sun 10am-? 702.474.7127,

TINOCO'S BISTRO in The Arts Factory 702-464-5008 www.tinocosbistro.net, CHICAGO JOE'S 702-382-5637 , CASA DON JUAN 702-384-8070 & FLORIDA CAFÉ 702-385-3013 (www.cuban-food-usa.com/vegas_florida.html ) all have food & drink specials throughout the evening.

AFTER PARTIES

DINO'S LOUNGE: From 10:30pm-1am, Live band, followed by Karaoke with host Danny G. 382-3894 www.dinoslv.com.

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/

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.

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ENJOY FIRST FRIDAY!