Las
Vegans are invited in on a little secret this month when First Friday Las Vegas
adds some extra fun the monthly Preview Thursday event. Often regarded as an underground,
‘in-the-know’ event, Preview Thursday events are at various galleries within
the Las Vegas Arts District. Art lovers
and festival goers are encouraged to start the 12th anniversary celebration a
day early on Thursday, Oct. 2 visiting the 18b galleries that originated the
First Friday event and continuing their night in the Emergency Arts building
for a special exhibitions.
The
festivities will begin in the Arts District where designed Preview Thursday
galleries will hand out tokens throughout the night. Each participant will receive one token per
gallery and collect as many as they can to increase their chances to win a pair
of tickets to Life is Beautiful, Zappos
gift cards, bottle of rare scotch and many more surprises at the end of the
evening. Prizes from the scavenger hunt
will be awarded at the end of the evening at Emergency Arts at approximately 9
p.m. Winners must be present to win and
tokens must be submitted no later than 8:45 p.m.
Upon
making their way through downtown, Preview Thursday attendees will end at
Emergency Arts (520 E. Fremont, Las Vegas) where they will be treated to more
exhibitions by local artists.
Using
the 12th anniversary as his influence, Jacob Gallegos will open a show of works
on paper, curated by First Friday, of the 12 most influential people in the Las
Vegas arts community at Arts Square’s Garden. During a round of interviews with
his subjects, Gallegos shot photos of his subjects as they spoke about their
work, their passion, and what makes the Downtown Arts Scene so special. Born in
Wyoming but raised in Las Vegas, Gallegos has developed his artistic style to
reflect both his unique personality as well the diverse collection of styles
practiced by those who have inspired him over the years. This has led to a
unique style all his own, shown in various mediums from watercolor and oil paint
to pen sketches and collages. His artistic approach is comparable to the
performance art of Andy Kaufman and Iggy Pop coupled with the artwork of Conrad
Roset and Farel Dalrymple.
Celebrating
its 12th anniversary with “Time, Mythology and 12” on Friday, Oct. 3. First
Friday Las Vegas turns to the representation of the number 12 to serve as
inspiration for the event. From hours
on a clock, months in a year, signs in the Zodiac; 12 is the number that
dictates the rhythm of life. 12
represents that which is completed, that which forms a whole and that which
embodies a perfect and harmonious unit, it is the symbol of the closing and of
a circle and new beginnings. 12 is the number of years First Friday Las Vegas
has been bringing enchantment to the Las Vegas community.
First
Friday Las Vegas will continue the popular Arts Row, featuring works of
emerging Las Vegas artists, arts and crafts vendors in The Bazaar and live
music in The Hub, running down Casino Center from Colorado to Charleston, in
the heart of the Arts District.
The
popular Green Street on California Avenue, between Main Street and Casino
Center Drive, is set to transform into Pure Green Place. First Friday has always been committed to
reducing its carbon footprint and through Pure Green Place will educate and
foster action within the community by showcasing alternate methods of
transportation, renewable energy and sustainable products. First Friday organizers continue to make the
Kids Zone more interactive and appealing to the young art aficionados while the
Think Safe Zone continues with a focus on local charitable organizations,
community action and involvement and safety tips for Las Vegans.
HOURS
OF OPERATION:
5
p.m. – 11 p.m.
PARKING/SHUTTLES:
Shuttle
service will run from 4:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Four
Open Top Sightseeing Shuttles, two Celebrity Coaches and an additional handicap
equipped shuttle will make a constant loop around the entire event route.
For
Handicap Transportation to event, please call: 702-736-6491
There
will be ample free parking as well as $5 parking lots.
**If
you park in unauthorized parking areas, you may be subject to towing.
Fremont
Route Shuttle Stops:
* El
Cortez- pick up and drop off on 6th St. across from the El Cortez valet
entrance
*
Container Park – Newest Stop
*
Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main
Please
note the Government Center Route Shuttle Stop or parking at the Government
Center is no longer available for First Friday visitors.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
For
more information on First Friday Las Vegas, please check the website
www.firstfridaylasvegas.com, the Facebook page
www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas or on twitter at @firstfridaylv.
ABOUT
FIRST FRIDAY LAS VEGAS
First
Friday Las Vegas has been a mainstay of arts and culture in downtown Las Vegas
for eleven years and has become the leader for family-friendly activities, art,
cultural enrichment, educational efforts, imagination, community and more;
mostly low cost or free of cost, for every age.
The outdoor event which averages 20,000 patrons each month features
several areas throughout Downtown Las Vegas that showcases artists of all
calibers and genres. Stages throughout the festival feature live music, food
vendors and food trucks offer the finest in cuisine and other celebratory
events each month are always working to build community in Las Vegas. First
Friday Las Vegas, LLC’s Managing Partner is Joey Vanas. For more information on
First Friday Las Vegas, please check the website www.firstfridaylasvegas.com,
like on Facebook page or follow on Twitter.
