Culture

First Friday

PARKING—Free parking is available at street meters in the immediate area and the Clark County Government Center, with a free shuttle from the center to the festival, 6-10 p.m. Free valet parking is also availible at the Arts Factory from 6-9 p.m.

Street Closures: Casino Center Boulevard between California and Colorado Avenue and Colorado Avenue between Third and Main Streets will be closed to traffic through the night.

Free buses and trolleys, courtesy of the city of Las Vegas, depart the Clark County Government Center every 15 minutes for Holsum Design Centers, the Icehouse, Main Street and the Commerce Street Studios, beginning at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Entrances into the gated festival area are located at Casino Center Boulevard, Colorado Avenue east of Main Street and Colorado Avenue west of Third Street. All activities run from 6-10 p.m. Cost to get into the festival area is a suggested $2 donation.

Arts Factory

101 E. Charleston Blvd.

Contemporary Arts Collective Whipped up! all-media invitation art exhibit. Other Hours: By appointment. 382-3886. www.lasvegascac.org.

Cricket Studio The works of Brian Swanson Other Hours: Tue-Fri noon-4 pm, weekends by appointment. 366-9077. www.cricketstudio.com.

Damned Ink Studios Selected works by Danny Roberts  and music by DJ Miss joy Other Hours: Fri-Sat 1-6 pm. 480-9090. www.damnedinkstudios.com.

Face Up Gallery Face Up: The Art of Recognition, the works of Dar Freeland, acrylics on canvas, prints and more. Other Hours: Tue-Fri noon-4 pm, weekends by appointment. 366-9077.   

H. Stephen Jackson Early conceptual work for various local office and commercial developments for KKE/HFTA Architects, other sketches of cutting-edge home design. Other Hours: By appointment, 382-9200. www.hsj-architect.com.  

Jennifer Main Studio New figurative abstract pantings by Jennifer Main Other Hours: First Friday 5-10 pm, Wed-Sat noon-4 pm and by appointment. Ste. 101, 889-8206. www.jennifermaingalllery.com.

Jennifer Marie Gallery Madam all women’s art show. Other hours: Thu-Fri, 12-4 pm and by appointment. Ste. 205, 686-3164. www.jennifermariegallery.com.

Trifecta Gallery the works of UNLV professor Mary Warner Other Hours: First Fri noon-10 pm, Sat noon-2 pm, Wed-Fri noon-4 pm. 366-7001.  www.trifectagallery.com.

Mike Wardle Gallery Abstract expressionist paintings, both large and small, featuring paintings of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Other Hours: By appointment. 383-8633. www.michaelwardle.com.

Shannon Webb Gallery New works by Shannon Webb Other Hours: By appointment. 371-4300. www.shannonwebb.com.

Commerce Street Studios

1405-1551 S. Commerce St.

Atomic Todd Peeping Todd the personal favorite original Burlesque performers touring posters and costumes from the Burlesque Hall of Fame hosted by Atomic Todd Other Hours: Wed-Sat noon-5 pm. www.atomictodd.com.

Circadian Studios Works by Daniel Pearson Other Hours: Third Thu 6-10 pm.

The Fallout Gallery So Rare II designer lamps by Joe Clark Other Hours: Wed-Sat noon-4:30 pm. 269-3111. www.thefallout.com.

MTZC Ffeel the works of Adrian Avila Other Hours: Sat 11 am-4 pm, Third Thu 6-10 pm and by appointment. 796-3586. www.mtzc.com.

Naked City Tattoo Other Hours: daily, special shows on First Fri, Third Thu.

Henrik Yde Gallery The works of Claudio Ban Other Hours: By appointment. [email protected].

Funk House

South Casino Center Boulevard

The Box Office Gallery The works of Dawn Dillion, Biggs, Nay, Alex Cole, Pat Bearden and more. 6-10 pm. 1115 and 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd., 388-1515.

City of the World Gallery Showing the works of S.C. Jones and more. Other Hours: Sat 1-5 pm and by appointment. 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd., 523-5306.

The Funk House Expressions the works of Jenny Gini and  Rick on the Didgeridoo. Other Hours: Daily 10 am-5 pm. 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd., 678-6278. www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com.

Open Air Gallery Original works by a number of local artists along with live music, beer, wine and more. Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.

3rd St. Revolution Art Gallery Bronce sculpture and fine graphics by Juan Ybbarra and sculpture, paintings and graphics by Ezequiel Lee Orona Also showing work by Angela Polaco and Diane Miller Other Hours: By appointment. 224 Imperial Ave., 308-8442.

Holsum Design Center

231-241 W. Charleston Blvd.

Art at Advanced Legal Systems The works of artist Lisa Mack Other Hours: By appointment. 893-2400. www.advancedlegal.com.

Gallery P Works by Lincoln Maynard, Joseph Palermo, Jay Bailey, Jenik Cook, Hanna Iglikowska, Andrezej Gieraga, Rick Metzler, Steven Spann, Lew Shortridge, Todd Gilmore, Alex Volborth and Jo Ross Other Hours: Tue-Sat noon-4:30 pm, Sun-Mon by appointment.  384-8155.

M Griesgraber Studio Gallery Famous Painting Parodies: The Starbucks Series Revisted the works of Michael Greisgraber Other Hours: By appointment. 221-9976. www.mgriesgraber.com.

Main Street

The Epicenter Avant Gallery: The Decay Theory the works of A.F. Montoya The Backroom: SCREAM and Chance Gomez’s Only True Gangstas Eat Cupcakes The Loft: Brandon Lin’s The Damsel and the Loyal (Part 4) First Fri 7-9:30 pm and by appointment. Inside Nevada Radiator, 1114 S. Main St., 384-7777.

Gainsburg Studio Inc. Stone sculptor Sharon Gainsburg and other artists in different media. Free stone carving. Other Hours: Mon-Sat 11-6 pm or by appointment. 1039 Main St., Ste. 103, 384-1388. www.gainsburgstudio.com.

Main Gallery Opportunity Village Benefit Exhibition featuring the works of the Opportunity Village A&E program Other Hours: Wed-Sat noon- 5 pm. 1009 S. Main St., 257-6246.

Other Spots

Art Gallery Works by local artists from the ’70s and ’80s. Other Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-6 pm. Inside Not Just Antiques Mall, 1422 Western Ave., 384-4922.  www.notjustantiquesmart.com.

Artistic Iron Works WineNart presents: European Collector’s Show One stop art event promoting over 20 artists, 6-10 pm. 105 W. Charleston Blvd., 387-8668. www.winenart.com/artsticironworks.htm.

Artitude Featuring the work of steel artist Jerome Ellis glass artist Kathy Hogan and other award-winning artists from around the country. Other Hours: By appointment only. 4 E. Charleston Blvd., 878-2533.

Atomic City Tattoo Barbecue, drinks, live music, DJs, art show, mini musuem and gallery for tattoo artists to showcase and sell their work. Free parking in the rear. Other Hours: First Fri 8 pm-midnight and by appointment. 1506 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 3, 678-6665. www.atomiccitytattoo.com.

Marjorie Barrick Museum Dada Motel Thru 3/28. Mon-Fri 8 am-4:45 pm. Sat 10 am-2 pm. Inside UNLV 4505 S. Maryland Parlway, 895-3381.

Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery ph 15 Young Photographers from Argentina Thru 2/16. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Sat 10 am-2 pm. Inside UNLV 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 895-2787.

Clark County Government Center Structures the Invisible the works of Brent Sommerauser Other Hours: First Fri 6-8 pm, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 455-8239.

Dust Gallery Venske & Spänle: On It Other Hours: Wed-Sat noon-5 pm and by appointment. Inside Soho Lofts, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 880-DUST (3878). www.dustgallery.com.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center Kelly Stuart’s Between Me and the Other World: Photographs of Urban Africa and the Diaspora Thru 3/23. Reception: 2/15, 5:30 pm. Mon & Thu 1-9 pm. Tue- Wed 10 am-9 pm. Fri 10 am-6 pm. Sat 9 am-5 pm, free. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 229-6211.

Michele Quinn Fine Art German photographer Vera Lutter Other Hours: By appointment only. 620 S. 7th St., 366-9339.

S2 Art and Atelier Featuring reproduction and original artwork by Matt Rinard, Todd Goldman and more along with live printing demonstrations. Other Hours: First Fri 10 am-9 pm. Sat noon-4 pm. 1 E. Charleston Blvd., 868-7800, ext. 111.  www.s2art.com.

Stuff to Hear

The Epicenter Listener 8-10 pm, free. Inside Nevada Radiator, 1114 S. Main St., 384-7777.

Land Rover Stage The Vista IV, Las Vegas Swing Dancers  6-10 pm. Casino Center Boulvard & Colorado Avenue.

3rd St. Revolution Art Gallery Billy Dare and the Pumps 6-10 pm, free. 224 Imperial Ave., 308-8442.

AfterParties

Art Bar Classic Vegas: an island bar surrounded by red leather booths and white plastic cocktail  tables suggesting a retro-future aesthetic, with local artists’ work on the walls. 1511 S. Main St., 437-2787.

Beauty Bar The Get Back, funky soul dance party with DJs John Doe, Danny Boy, Phoreyz, Aurajin and guests. 10 pm-3 am, $5 women, $10 men. Drink specials, free parking at area casinos and Neonopolis. 517 Fremont St., 598-1965.  www.thegetbackvegas.com.

Bunkhouse Saloon Macro-Fi First Friday Afterparty w/ The Skooners, One Pin Short, more. 10 pm, $5. 124 S. 11th St., 384-4536. www.bunkhouselv.com.

Dino’s Lounge Live bands and Karaoke hosted by Danny G 10:30 pm-1 am. Other Hours: 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 382-3894. www.dinoslv.com.

Downtown Cocktail Room The Bohemian-Chic Speakeasy with DJ Carlos Sanchez, Cayce  Woody and more. 111 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 880-3696.

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