First Friday Art Walk returns to Nevada City on May 2

The First Friday Art Walk is a celebration of Nevada City’s diverse mix of galleries, artisan boutiques, retail shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, as well as our wonderfully artistic and creative community. Participating Downtown businesses will stay open until 9 p.m. every First Friday monthly and many will host “receptions” with local artists, trunk shows, and/or performances. Many shops are also offering snacks and beverages as well as sales and specials only valid for the event.

It really is a perfect evening event for the family or a great “date night” destination bringing a celebratory energy to Downtown Nevada City while encouraging folks to visit our wonderful businesses while enjoying the art and culture that makes Nevada City so unique. Many other cities have seen such a positive response and turn-out to their own “Artwalks” and with our own tremendously artistic community it seems only natural for Nevada City to host it’s own unique version.

There will also be live music and theatrical performances at various locations throughout the downtown area. Organizers are also inviting local artists residing in the Downtown vicinity to host open studios to showcase their art. In addition there will be a Youth Arts Showcase featuring Artists between the ages of 4-18 with some fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.

There will be about 30 downtown businesses participating by staying open late, featuring local artists and hosting receptions. There will also be a “Kids Zone” on York Street with some fun activities and art projects for kids of all ages. Lower Commercial Street will be closed to traffic and there will be the first ever Open Mic on the Boardwalk open to musicians, singers, poets and more.

Mark your calendars: May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 5th and October 3rd. Each month will have a different theme, with the theme for May being “Re-birth”, featuring different local music acts at the Boardwalk Stage and young acoustic musicians on York Street.

Join us in supporting our downtown businesses and our wonderfully creative arts community.

For additional info please contact Cynthia Levesque at 530-575-8846 or email nevacoboutique@gmail.com.

—Nevada City Chamber
(Photo: Erin Thiem, OutsideInn.com)

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