February 4 First Friday Is “All Right”; Tara Banfield, a Self-Taught Contemporary Oil Painter, Is the Featured Artist

Jazzy Cadiente Is Welcomed Back to the City of Las Vegas Main Stage

First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that First Friday’s Feb. 4 event is “All Right.” The art walk area on Boulder Avenue and First Street will feature an estimated sixty First Friday artists and craftspeople. The food garden and bar area remain in the Art Square parking lot, along with the stage. Jazzy Cadiente and friends will play on the main stage at 8:00 p.m. Other entertainment starts on the main stage at 5:00 p.m.

Key elements for this month include:

• Hours of Operation – 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• First Friday Footprint – The Art Walk is on Boulder Ave. in front of the Arts Factory and on 1^st Street. The food garden and bar are located in the Art Square parking lot.
• COVID-19 Requests – Guests are asked to be mindful of others. There are no mask requirements or social distancing requirements currently. First Friday will continue with its program of sanitation and asks guests to continue washing/sanitizing their hands.
• First Friday’s Featured Artist – Tara Banfield is a self-taught contemporary oil painter who uses bold, bright colors in her work. As the daughter of a single mother with strong black women surrounding her all her life, her paintings pay homage to those women. Tara’s father was also an artist, introducing her to painting. Tara has displayed her work since 2000 in galleries and studios throughout her hometown of Chicago. She was a resident artist at 4Art studio in ZhouB gallery for 3 years and a resident artist at Cornerstone Studio for 11 years. Her work is on display on her website www.tarabanfieldart.com.
• Entertainment – Performing on the city of Las Vegas main stage we welcome back Jazzy Cadiente and friends. Their performance starts at 8:00 p.m. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. local talent will be featured throughout the night. Check out the First Friday website for list of entertainment.
• Celebrating the Chinese New Year – The lion dance will be blessing all of First Friday around 6:00 p.m. moving through Boulder (from the Taverna Costera ribbon cutting ceremony) to the main stage. We will celebrate the Chinese lunar new year and host cultural activities on First street throughout the night, along with live artist’s painting in the Dragon Alley courtyard. Steven Horlock is exhibiting his Chinese New Year paintings and is the featured artist in Taverna Costera for the month of February.
• Food Trucks – Over fifteen favorite gourmet food trucks will be featured in the food garden.
• Other arts district art galleries, restaurants, bars and other retail businesses will also be open for First Friday.
• Roadwork
  • Expect street improvements that will delay traffic throughout the coming months. However, we look forward to the beautiful improvements in the area. 
• Parking Info:  
  • Parking Options: Online Information
  • City paid Parking Lot (only $5) located at 500 S. Main Street will be open with free shuttle drop off at Hoover and 1^st.
  • Ride share drop off also located on Hoover and 1^st.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE PARKING:

*** First Friday is only operating parking in the streets immediately surrounding the festival on 1st Street and Coolidge. These spaces are available for $25 cash at the check-in tents. We are NOT operating in any of the vacant lots in the area for parking. There have been reports of people directing people to these lots and collecting money to park there. Do NOT Park in any of these lots – you risk being towed. Please notify us if someone approaches you about parking in one of the nearby vacant lots or you see this happening. Thank you! ***

The First Friday Foundation and its partners are not responsible for any damage or theft to your vehicle or belongings while at the event.

The First Friday Foundation will post updates and special offers on scheduled First Friday events and other programming through its social media channels – on Facebook at www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas and Twitter @FirstFridayLV. The website, www.ffflv.org, is active and applications for artists and vendors are currently being accepted.

FEBRUARY 4 FIRST FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS:

Alternative to driving to the event:

• Downtown Loop provides transportation throughout downtown and to First Friday during the event.

Art Style: Emerging and established artists, craftspeople. Interactive painting for those who want to explore their own creativity. Artists in tents at the event and in the many galleries surrounding the event.

Art Walk 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. showcases work by primarily local artists. Check out the artists booths in the event and be sure to stop in the many galleries in the arts district – Arts Factory, Art Square, along Main Street.

Family fun – there is always something fun for the whole family at First Friday.

Music – Check website for live entertainment.

Food & Drink – 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Explore the many options for your taste buds as the First Friday culinary experience is back in full force with delicious options from the many food trucks, artisan food vendors and restaurants throughout the First Friday footprint and the entire arts district.

Thanks to all our generous January sponsors:

• city of Las Vegas
• Gopuff
• Baileys Original and Baileys Deliciously Light
• Sam & Ash, LLP
• AREA 15
• Jardin
• Sunbelt Rentals

Hours of Operation

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ABOUT FIRST FRIDAY FOUNDATION

First Friday Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing local arts and culture in Las Vegas. We also believe in collaborating with other organizations to help raise awareness in the arts and linking these partnerships to benefit local artists and community members. First Friday Foundation produces the monthly event known as First Friday Las Vegas, which has been a mainstay of arts and culture in Las Vegas since 2002 and has become the leader for family-friendly activities, art, cultural enrichment, educational efforts, imagination, community and more; activities are mostly low cost or free of cost, for every age. For more information on the First Friday Foundation, please visit Facebook page, Instagram or follow on Twitter or visit ffflv.org

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