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Artlinks First Fridays at Bentley’s Lounge in Phoenix – Nov. 2009-Jan. 2010

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The Artists of the Black Community/Arizona (A.B.C./AZ) will be hosting Artlinks First Fridays

Artlinks First Fridays will feature some of the finest African American art – ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media and much more. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Admission is FREE to the public.

Bentley’s Lounge
308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix
6-10 PM

On the following dates:
Nov. 6, 2009
Dec. 4, 2009
Jan. 1, 2009

For more information, call Larry Wilson at (480) 694-9415.

Tequila and Art: Heard Museum’s Monte Vista Club

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

I wanted to make one of my first official blog entries for Downtown Phoenix.com about two things I really like: tequila and art. Let’s face it, who doesn’t?

The Heard Museum’s Monte Vista Club (MVC) is looking for new members. What’s the MVC you ask? It’s a group of youngish professionals who enjoy contemporary art (seeing it, learning about it, etc.) and engaging with the community. They do fun stuff like visiting local artists’ studios, networking with Valley leaders and volunteering at local nonprofits. They also want you to consider joining! I’m helping kick off the fall season with the MVC, and to that end, we are holding the following event:

Tequila Tasting and Performance by Tierra Del Fuego!
Friday, October 16 during NU (Native + You) 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This is your chance to find out more about the MVC! Enjoy live music by local band Tierra Del Fuego,
great contemporary art and tequila! The tequila tasting includes two brands and three tiers of tequila, and is held in the Heard Museum’s Central Courtyard. MVC representatives will be on hand to answer questions and process memberships.

The Tequila Tasting is $10 for non-MVC members and $5 for those who join the Monte Vista Club. Memberships begin at just $40 and include lots of benefits. You must be 21 to enjoy the tasting.

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Art by Luis Gutierrez at Portland’s
In addition, my friend and local artist Luis Gutierrez has some excellent work on display at an establishment which serves tequila (among other things), Portland’s! You won’t be disappointed by this work, and you may even want some for yourself. (I always do!) Preview his work here.

First Friday Fun

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

First Friday Art

It’s July 3rd, First Friday night! The boyfriend and I hop on the light rail and start our journey into First Fridays. We wander into a bistro called Carly’s and discover they have a sweet happy hour. I used to think downtown was too expensive, but you just have to know where to find the deals. We try something called a Blushing Belgium, which combines framboise with Guinness—very tasty. We talk and watch the crowds of people pass us by. There are so many different groups. This is why I love Phoenix’s First Friday. There are Goths, followed by a family, then a high school couple, then a street show featuring roller blades and tutus. Watching the crowds go by is better than watching TV.

After our drinks, we head through the galleries and I buy my first piece of art! It’s a print of a phoenix rising with “love” written vertically. First Friday is full of Phoenix pride. We see a graffiti artist painting PHX on canvases in very creative ways. I am excited for next month’s event, and who knows? Maybe I’ll find my second piece of art.

NU Reason To Do Third Friday

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Native U at Heard Museum

By now, most people know that they can avoid the First Friday crowds by doing Third Friday instead, the alternative day to visit the galleries around Downtown Phoenix. But here’s a Third Friday stop I bet you haven’t hit yet: the Heard Museum. Yep, the same museum you went to in fourth grade. You know, on Central Avenue?

The Heard is more than old pots and baskets. It actually showcases contemporary artwork by young artists too. (I swear!) There’s even a cutting-edge retail art gallery, the Berlin Gallery, which represents 20 contemporary artists.

Most important, the Heard Museum has launched a free Third Friday event series called NU (Native+You). Friday’s NU (on June 19) features a T-shirt fashion show with designs by Un3ek Sy5tem, a Native design team whose affordable fashions are inspired by graffiti art, hip-hop culture and Native influences. In addition, four native jewelry designers from New Mexico will be selling their contemporary designs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., showcasing some of their most affordable items. Navajo DJ Byron Fienx will provide a musical backdrop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Even more added bonuses: Event and museum admission are free from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the Heard also has its own light rail stop and free onsite parking. Oh, there’s also a cash bar, a lounge area and dining in the museum’s cafe until 8 p.m. Want more info? Visit  http://www.heard.org/nu.