First Fridays - Oldtown Salinas

First Fridays Art Walk

Art Walk Oldtown Salinas
Live Music, Art Openings, Dance Performances, Light Refreshments, Special Promotions

Oldtown Salinas
Alive After Five

Free! - September 3, 2010
We Have So Much Fun...
Everone else is green with envy!

It's happening on the 1st Friday of every month Rain or Shine - 5pm-8pm

100 - 300 Blocks Main Street
Monterey & Salinas Streets
Chinatown
Railway Express ~ Train Station
Central Avenue

Info: 831.758.9126

New: CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Begining September 2010, artists can exhibit art in a booth on the sidewalk of Main Street! Artists must preregister and file a liability waiver good for one year.* Unauthorized booths will be asked to leave. Click on the link above for more information and to download an application.
*Monthly booth space is on a first come- first served basis.

Note from the director: A big thank you to all who responded to our last survey! Your suggestions helped us to create a new First Fridays webpage & and improve our Art Walk program. A new survey is available below, please take a minute (really - it's short!) and help us to continue to grow. All responses are anonymous, so be honest. Hey, what do you all think about an Art Walk Trolley? Thanks!

Park free @ the Amtrak station - start anywhere & follow the Silk Flags for local art and culture - Expect Surprises!

	NEW!	Call for artists and performers to participate in the First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas Of special interest: dancers. actors, mimes, poets, stilt walkers, etc. Art Alert: Local artists exhibit their work for the September event! Sign up today: Artist Application
Monterey Salinas Valley Rail Road 3 26 Station Place 754.6787	See the cool restored caboose & locomotive plus the Reefer Car! Plus LIve music by Electric Narcotic tonight! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 3# to hear what you're missing!		Music!
Historic Harvey House 2 20 Station Place 415.381.6737	Closed until further notice! Construction on house and cottage - do not enter. Dial 831.401.9587 & select 4# to hear what you're missing!	Art!
Amtrak Station 1 11 Station Place 424.5652	Stop in to see the wonderful WPA-era murals by John MacQuarrie learn about these & other local treasures in Salinas Dial 831.401.9587 & select 2# to hear what you're missing!		Fun!
Steinbeck House 4 132 Central Avenue 422.2735	Closed this month- Stop by in October! *Dial 831.401.9587 & select 1# to hear what you're missing!*
Bahama Grill 4.5 44 W. Gabilan Street 676.3466	*Great Food and Live music by the talented James Brown* on keyboards Stay for a bite! Try the Salmon Taco or the Pineapple Burger - mmmm!**
KoKoRo 5 36 W. Gabilan Street 424.7553	Art of great sushi and a friendly atmosphere - live music on Monday & Thursday nights!
Salinas School of Dance 6 36 W. Gabilan Street 424.7553	*Great dancing!*	Friends!
National Steinbeck Center 7 1 Main Street 758.0588	Live music & art venue Two Art Exhibits & International Dance Fest Plus Salinas Adult School: Flowers & Travel *Dial 831.401.9587 & select 32# to hear what you're missing!*		Community!
A Taste of Monterey 8 127 Main Street 754.2253	Art venue: Scenic Visions, the cool photographic art of Kirk Kennedy. Dial 831.401.9587 & select 30# to hear what you're missing!		Local Artists!
Las Comadres 9 129 Main Street 422.5500	Live music & Art venue: The Arts Council for Monterey County features live music, by Ronalla Armonia, Ritmo Latino, poetry and fun!!! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 29# to hear what you're missing!
Main Street Treats 10 145 Main Street 422-4747	Live music & Art venue	Local Color!
4Word Art Gallery 50 4 West Gabilan Street 771.5555	*Destination Salinas!* Debut of the CigarArte Machine - new art & new scarves! *Plus Paintings by Dan Beck Photos by Trish Triumpho Sullivan* Dial 831.401.9587 & select 11# to hear what you're missing!
Gold Leaf Spice & Tea 11 8 West Gabilan Street 753.7700	Tasty Treats like Tea & Olive Oil - Stop by for a fun time!	Friends!
Glen McDowell Photograhy12 8½ West Gabilan Street	*Closed for Art Walk this month - check back in October!*		Art!
Salinas Valley Fish House 13 172 Main Street 775.0175	Live music & Art venue	News!
Halltree Antique Mall 14 165 Main Street 757.7992	Live music & Art venue Closed this month - check back next Firtst Fridays! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 13# to hear what you're missing!
Rollick's Internet Cafe 15 210 Main Street 422.1760	Live music & Art venue: Live Music with - Luis Lenzi starting @ 6pm all the way from Hollywood! Exhibit: Coined paintings by Cara Byrd Meet the artist and enjoy wonderful hors d'oeuvres! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 15# to hear what you're missing!		Fun!
Bella Couture 16 214 Main Street 770.0000	Live music & fashion venue
Valley Art Gallery 17 218 Main Street 422.4162	Live music & Art Venue Featured Artist: Alan McEwinGreat painting of the Salinas Valley & Monterey Bay that tell the story of our area.		Local Artists!
Levitt Central Coast 18 232 Monterey Street 424.6404	Live Music & Art Venue New Venue @ the Walk! stop in to welcome them to First Fridays . enter on Main street next to Wedding Flowers *Down Town Edifices by Hartnell College students is showing with live music by Zach Gubser*
La Fogata 19 232 Main Street 757.5690	Art Venue stop in tonight to see the new collection of vinatge Salinas photos!
Green Belly Massage & Yoga 20 222 Main Street	Great new Venue featuring Live Music by Strings & Winds Plus Paintings by Dan Beck. Stop in to meet owner Monica & get green - Yoga classes on now!
La Belle Époque 21 242 Main Street 769.9696	Live music & Art venue Stop by to see the amazing prize-winning Spring window featuring Magnolia Pearl Dial 831.401.9587 & select 18# to hear what you're missing!		Friends!
Bliss Boutique 22 266 Main Street 757.4055	Always open house during the Art Walk
Bruhn Building 23 301 Main Street 775.0976	Check out the cool murals by students at Sherwood School: My Life - My Town - Mi Vida - Mi Pueblo		Community!
Cherry Bean Coffee House & Roastery 24 332 Main Street 424.1989	Live Music, Art & Dance : Souvenir starts at 6:00pm tonight Art venue: the art of Heads Up: large-scae portraits - by Hartnell College advanced photo students! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 21# to hear what you're missing!	Local Color!
Compliments Youngevity 25 336 Main Street 422.3400	Art venue: cAnn Art Gallery		Music!
Beverly's Fabrics and Crafts 26 344 Main Street 422.1508	Creation Station! Art projects for young people. Creating the Peace People for Salinas Arts Day!! bring your family to make a Person for Peace in Salinas!
Green's Camera 27 350 Main Street 424.5247	Live music & Art venue Great Photography exhibit tonight! Dial 401.9587 & select 00# to hear what you are missing!
Beck's Shoes 28 354 Main Street 424.7569	Live music & Art venue Closed for Art Walk	Fun!
Coast-Tel Federal Credit Union 29 356 Main Street 758.3836	Live music & Art venue		Local Artists!
Happy Feet! 30 364 Main Street 758.0000	*New Venue at the Art Walk! Stop in for an introductory coupon - live music next month!*
Casa Sorrento Pizzeria & Wine Bar 30 360 Salinas Street 424.7553	Live music & Art venue Soul City with Lisa Taylor tonight
AceHigh Designs 31 400 Salinas Street 422.9200	Live music & Art venue
Angel's Touch 31.2 416 Salinas Street 424.2772	Live music & Art venue
Somos 31.3 430 Salinas Street 422.9200	Live music & Art venue Character Assassinationplus live music by Rhombus & DJ Nova		Local Color!
Chapala Restaurant 32 438 Salinas Street 757.4959	Live music & Art venue: Live performances by The Trio for everyone of all ages!
Salinas Public Library 33 350 Lincoln Avenue 758.7391	Live music & Art venue: Not open this month - check back next time! Dial 831.401.9587 & select 8# to hear what you're missing!	Community!
Monterey County Courthouse 34 327Alisal Street 401.9587	Art venue: Cool exterior Bas relief sculptures by local sculptor Jo Mora, and sculpture in the courtyard. Dial 831.401.9587 & select 6# to hear what you're missing!
U S Post Office Steinbeck Station 35 227 West Alisal Street 000.0000	Art venue: WPA-era walnut reliefs by Richard O'Hanlon Completed in 1938. Stamp Art by Design students at Hartnell College: Mr. Kanow's Design Class Dial 831.401.9587 & select 7# to hear what you're missing!		Friends!
Oldtown Bar & Grill 36 66 West Alisal Street 758.6600	Live music & Art venue: new ownership - opening soon?
Bridgett Spicer Cartoonist 37 5 Gabilan Street, Ste 205 234.8340	Visit the Squid Row Cartoonery upstairs in the historic McDougall Building don't miss it! *Dial 831.401.9587 & select 26# to hear what you're missing!*		Art!
Bill's Wheels 38 145 Monterey Street 443.0415	Live music & Art venue: Skate art every month.
Bakery Station 39 202 Monterey Street 424.0532	Live music & Art venue: Artisan Bread Bakery Sneek Peek (& taste) tonight with live music by the Art Walker Band + classic cars!		Fun!
Heavely Treasures 40 219 Monterey Street 424.6421	*Check out this great new thrift store - find your treasure* - and welcome them to Oldtown!**
Wise Music 41 223 Monterey Street 424.7885	Live music by Locksmith Check out the video on YouTube!	Music!
Jump-N-Around 42 235 Monterey Street 757.5867	Free jump during First Fridays *Plus Free Face Painting* for kids!**
Janika Tanning & Beauty Shoppe 43 234 Monterey Street 753.1400	Free Tan for new clients! Live music in the lobby by Hal Laughlin		Local Color!
Penny Farthing 44 9 East San Luis 424.5652	Live music & Art venue Yea!! The Penny is BACK!! Stop in for fun on the Walk! *Dial 831.401.9587 & select 22# to hear what you're missing!*	Community!
Cook's Photography 45 351 Main Street 000.0000	Not open this month - check back in October! Dial 401.9587 & select 00# to hear what you are missing!		Local Artists!
Affordable Decor 46 345 Main Street 759.8359	10% off all wall art for First Fridays!
Michael's Grill & Taqueria 46.1 321 Main Street 754.8917	Live music & Art venue:
Lee's Jewelers 46.2 319 Main Street 753.1163	Side walk Chalk tonight! Fun for kids of all ages!
Fox California Theatre 47 241 Main Street 758.8459	Live music & Art venue: J M Barrie & the Lost Boys start sat 6:00pm tonight Opening tonight Face the Music! Music Posters by Hartnell College Sudents Dial 831.401.9587 & select 16# to hear what you're missing!
Belle Handbags 48 239 Main Street 758.5990	*New art venue! Decadent Jewelry* by April +Great Purses!**	Local Color!
Aqua Blue Day Spa 49 229 Main Street	Live music & Art venue		Crazy!
Golden Fish 50 221 Main Street 422.4946	Live music by tonight Deep Treble from 6:00-8:00 tonight! Art venue
Theo's Cheese Steak 51 East Gabilan Street 424.2261	Beautiful Mural, and free appetizer with dinner	Community!
@Risk Gallery 52 14 Soledad Street 455.5964	The rumor is...Reopening in the near future! ;~)		Local Artists!
Pajaro Street Wine Bar 53 435 Pajaro Street 754.3738	They're Back & better than ever!!!! Live Music & Art Venue: Closed this month for the awesome art trip to Italy!!
Hartnell College Gallery 54 411 Central Avenue 755.6700	Night Hawks by Jim Kasson
Artistic Hang Ups 54 257 John Street 757.4703	Paintings by Connie Reader		Music!
Hat in Three Stages of Landing 55 940 North Main Street	Public Art Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje Van Brugen Dial 831.401.9587 -select 50# to hear what you are missing!		Art!


Kid's Art Table at Beverly's	Community Mural	Dizzy Hips performed for our 3rd Anniversary September 5

Thank you Salinas and all of the venues in
Oldtown Salinas
for making First Fridays a huge success

First Fridays couldn't happen without YOU! Get more involved - volunteer today!

Community Service opportunities for teens are also available. Call 758-9126 for more information

Upcoming First Fridays: September 2, October 1, 2010 5-8pm

Art Walk Goes Green: Look for the reusable silk flags marking Art Walk Venues! Hartnell Students display unique, hand painted Art Walk Banners
		Celebrate the arts and our community! Everyone is invited to participate in this exciting monthly event showcasing the talents of local artists while promoting arts and culture in Oldtown Salinas. Stroll through the historic downtown area and enjoy fine art, light refreshments and wine tasting. First Fridays is the free monthly art walk in Oldtown Salinas continuing the first Friday of every month. Galleries and businesses displaying art are hosting receptions from 5 pm to 8 pm; featuring food and live music, dance and poetry as well as book signings and Creation Stations for kids of all ages. Come and join us for First Fridays Art Walk - greet old friends, meet local artists, and share good times. Admission is free!
Call for artists and performers to participate in the First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas Of special interest: dancers. actors, mimes, poets, stilt walkers, etc. NEW: Local artists can exhibit their work stating at the September event! Sign up today: Artist Application

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