February First Friday on Grand Ave
February 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Past events
If you’re looking for quality art and entertainment, then Lower Grand Avenue is the place to be for Artlink’s Artwalk on First Friday in downtown Phoenix. Shopping, dining, galleries, music and so much more. Take a leisurely stroll down Grand Avenue in a relaxed atmosphere and partake of the eclectic galleries and indie shops that line this historic boulevard.
Special Events & Studio Hours for February First Friday
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Artist Reception for “City Scapes” by Peter Liepke at Tilt Gallery
Artist reception on First Friday from 6pm to 9pm for “City Scapes” by Peter Liepke. Meet the artist! Peter will be visiting from upstate New York for questions and conversation. His work has been featured in Black and White magazine, Camera Arts and currently SilverShotz. Recently two of his images were nominated in the 2010 International Black & White Spider Awards. Tilt Gallery |
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2010 Printmaker’s Calendar at Trunk Space
Trunk Space is hosting the “2010 Printmaker’s Calendar” featuring 12 unique prints by 12 different artists that make up a full 2010 calendar. Limited to an edition of 40 sets, this is a very rare and very beautiful work of art. Total per set, just $60–that’s only $5 per print! Open 6 to 10 pm. The Trunk Space |
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Dinner & Music at Paisley Violin Cafe
Join us for diner and music from artist of the month, Tiffany Greer and jazz trio Crooning Avant Garde. Also, featuring music from female acoustic indie/folk vocalist Anjonette! Paisley Violin Cafe . |
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New Items at Kooky Krafts Shop
Kooky Krafts Shop will be open regular weekend hours which includes from 5 pm to 10 pm on First Friday. Enjoy new Tiki Gods by Tom Cooper; Cementious Novelty laden fish bowls by Tony Zahn; an assortment of newly arrived vintage crafting instructional pamphlets (”Swine Sculpture”, “Bitsy Bear”, “Loveable Stuffables”, “Pom Pom Parade”, “Dream Dolls”, “Worms of the Month” and more); newly arrived crafting supplies that include bags of feathers; hand-cut/hand tied Taiwanese pom poms; vintage dolls and doll heads, including small plastic dolls made in Italy; plastic Japanese animal eyes; quirky handmade jewelry (like the Chinese Halloween necklace) and more! Kooky Krafts Shop |
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Live Music & Art at ShopDevious.com
Live music and exhibits from local artists. The entire boutique will be buy one, get one half off! ShopDevious.com Beauty Lounge & Boutique . |
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Valentine’s Gifts at Gallery Marsiglia
Gallery Marsiglia will be showcasing “Shades of Chocolate” Pearls, enhanced with Sterling Silver designer hearts and unique minerals. Delicious looking pearls will warm your heart. Absolutely no calories! Also featuring “Bella Fiore,” meaning, beautiful flower. These are “Drusy” Chalcedony Crystals wrapped with copper in a freeform brass and copper vase. Each flower is one-of-a-kind, natural art, and will bring love and peace. CASH FOR GOLD! The Golden Goose Exchange will test and weigh gold and offer cash in exchange. We can remove your stones and check your diamonds, too. Sentimental? I can use your gems to redesign something for today’s fashions. Gallery Marsiglia |
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Paintings & Sculpture by Luis Guitierrez
Exhibit of paintings and sculpture by local artist Luis Gutierrez continues. Open for First Friday from 6 to 10 pm. Bragg’s Pie Factory . |
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Pizza & Wings Special at Valley Pizza
In-store special for First Friday! 14″ two topping pizza and 1 lb boneless wings for $19.99 Valley Pizza Downtown . |
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10% off at Butter Toast Boutique
Butter Toast Boutique at Paisley Town will be open late until 10:30! Get 10% off if you mention GAMA! Butter Toast Boutique . . |
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Phoenix Fall Space Open with Live Music on the Patio
Phoenix Fall Space will be open for First Friday February 5th. Artist reception from 6:00 – 10:00pm with live music on the patio. New art by Denise Fleisch and Jimi Girdner. Phoenix Fall Space at La Melgosa . |
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Ambient Studio Featuring New Works by Daniel Shepherd
Stop by the ambient studio at La Melgosa to see new works by artist Daniel Shepherd. Open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. the ambient studio at La Melgosa . |
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The PHiX Gallery
Large scale Surrealist Additive art by Eric Kasper. With music by Boys and Frogs! The PHiX Gallery . . |
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Barry Sparkman Studio Open at Bragg’s Pie Factory
Barry Sparkman Studio at Bragg’s Pie Factory will be open for First Friday. Featuring the artwork of painter Barry Sparkman. Barry Sparkman Studio . |
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Calling All Cat Lovers! Moderncat Studio Open for First Friday
Moderncat Studio, located in Bragg’s Pie Factory, offers a variety of unique handmade gifts for cats and cat lovers. This month we have a selection of Valentine cat toys, plus cat drawings from guest artist Ross T. Boyd. Moderncat Studio . |
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Sweets & Beats Open on First Friday
Be sure to check out Sweets & Beats, right next to Trun Space, Bikini Lounge, and Kooky Krafts. Open regular Friday hours 5 to 11 pm. Sweets & Beats . |
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Healthy Eats & BYOB at Sapna Cafe
Sapna will be serving delicious, healthy meals until 10pm on First Friday. You can also BYOB! Sapna Cafe |
