Check out
Sasoontsi Gallery with
live music by Harold Birdsall,
light refreshments and the art of Katherine A.
Taylor, “Engaging
Faces: Amphibian and Reptile Watercolor Portraits”
Meet the artist and enjoy the live reptiles on display tonight only!
.1
40 Central Avenue
751.1777 |
Enjoy Live music at the
Steinbeck House,
visit the room where John Steinbeck was born, and grab a bite of Mrs.
Steinbeck’s famous brownies - featuring the Homespun Harmonies of the
Spindle Sisters
from 6pm-7pm 17 132 Central
Avenue
422.2735 |
At
Scenic Visions Gallery
enjoy live music, the mural-size large format landscape photographs by local
artists and delightful refreshments.
2
137 Central Avenue, Suite 8
424.0965 |
Salinas School of Dance,
the home of the Spirit of Salinas Irish dance troupe has tasty treats and a
preview of their talented dancers’ performance.
16
40 West Gabilan Street
424.4655 |
Drop into
American Home Mortgage
for the opening of the art exhibit,
“Virtual Valley”
digital paintings by Dan Beck
of the Salinas area.
11
2 Salinas Street
772.0358 |
Top it off at the
Cottage Belle
and relish the art of millinery: hand-made hats, antiques, simple pleasures, and
small comforts. Enjoy a chat with Pam and great food too!
22 10 West Gabilan Street
769.9696 |
Discover the latest in pet comfort
with hand-crafted beds and the art of pet fashion with original designs by
Kathy
at La Posh Paw.
The neighborhood pet palace!
26 8½ West Gabilan Street
754.1729 |
Right next door partake of pastry
delights at & Everything
Nice where there is
friendly food and the fresh people host an exhibit of paintings by
Kathy Truxton.
6
8 West Gabilan Street
754.2253 |
Turn the corner to
Rollick’s Internet Café
to see the work of local photographer,
Megan Gong,
premiering the exhibit “My
Secret Travels”, enjoy
delectable hors d’oeuvres, meet the artist, and listen to local musical talent
during open mic night
starting at 7pm.
15
210 Main Street
422.1760 |
Wander over to
Girl Lee
for the art of fashion, what’s new for spring, cool clothes and scrumptious hors
d’oeuvres.
23 214 Main Street
770.0252 |
Stroll down to the
Valley Art Gallery,
a cooperative for over 30 years, to experience the work of local artists in a
variety of mediums. Meet the artists and enjoy fantastic refreshments.
3 218 Main Street
422.4162 |
Paddle over to the coolest vintage
clothing shop in Oldtown:
The Swim! Clothes that
truly make an artistic statement and live mannequins show them off – it’s
cactaceous!
30
242½ Main Street
753.7946 |
Stride over to
Head Over Heels
for the latest in fashionable shoe art, and delectable treats.
24
246 Main Street
772.0512 |
Blossom with spring decorating tips
from the experts at Rooms
in Bloom take a look and
a nosh on some wonderful delicacies.
27
248 Main Street
753.7080 |
Dip down into
Bliss Boutique
to experience current fashions with a youthful flair and meet the resident white
dove, Bella.
21
266 Main Street
757.4055 |
Continue south and step into the
lobby of the Ariel Theater
for an experience of the performing arts with live music and tasty goodies. Pick
up info on the upcoming production of the
“Little Red Hen”
while you’re there!
4 300 Main Street
775.0976 |
Drop into the
Cherry Bean Coffee House & Roastery
for live music, a taste of the ‘best cup of coffee in Salinas’, and to view the
work of local artists. Mosaics are featured this month.
8
332 Main Street
424.1989 |
Step out the back door of the Cherry
Bean and turn left for a glimpse into
American Longevity & Compliments
to see the work of local student artists and taste a refreshing healthy
smoothie.
10
339 Melody Lane
422.3400 |
Cross the street to
Affordable Décor
and get ideas for your home, while
tasting some great gastronomical treats. Wall art is 10% off tonight!
19
345 Main Street
759.8359 |
Turn right to
Rosie O’s Barbeque
for a delicious bite of the best wood smoked cooking this side of the Gabilans
or the Santa Lucias. Open weekends – eat in or take out.
28 343 Main Street
794.3434 |
Stop into the historic Fox
California Theatre for
“Celluloid” paintings by
Kenny King,
and live music in the historic Art Deco lobby. The
PaperWing Theatre Company’s
"The Odd Couple”
opens tonight at 8.
Call for details: 675-0521.
12
239 Main Street
675.0521 |
Pool your resources at
Side Pocket Billiards
with one half hour free with when you purchase a one hour billiards game
tonight.
29
247 Main Street
771.0100 |
Relax at
Aqua Blue Day Spa
with a free five minute chair massage; enjoy the Mediterranean flavor, local
art, and brief tour of the facility.
5
229 Main Street
422.2500 |
Saunter over to Monterey Street to
Bay Photo Lab
to see the exhibition of photographs,
“Monterey Marine”
by Tim Westmore,
meet the artist and unwind with a hors d’oeuvre or two.
7
202 Monterey Street
424.0532 |
Make a debut at Oldtown’s new
multiplex Maya Cinemas
to see “Genies and Magic
Carpets” by students from
Soledad & Everett Alvarez
High Schools
created for first Night Monterey.
Top the evening with a film, and get your garage parking validated!
14
153 Main Street
757.6299 |
Get creative at Fun Friday with the
children’s art table from
3:30pm-6pm at
Coast-Tel Federal Credit Union
and see the student art on display in the window. Kids create artwork to be
displayed in Oldtown next First Fridays on March 3.
9
356 Main Street
758.3836 |
Stroll over and relax in the
ambience of the European touch at
Jánika Tanning & Beauty Shoppe,
new clients receive a free tanning session. Enjoy the tranquil murals of Italy
by David Landis while you’re there.
13
234 Monterey Street
753.1400 |
Skip over to
Jump-N-Around
and leap for joy with a free jump for kids and a tour for parents at the newest
party place for kids –
children also get to create a painting at the art table
which will be displayed at the next First Fridays March 3.
25
235 Monterey Street
757.5867 |
Stop by and give a listen to
Wise Music
– new this month at First Fridays –
the store with a name!
18
233 Monterey Street
424.7885 |
Skate into art, innovative design &
fun at Bill’s Wheels’
celebrating 20 years in business with a new location in Oldtown – stop in to see
the new store and have a bite to eat.
20
145 Monterey Street
443.0415 |
Stop by
Chapala Restaurant
tonight to see the work of local artists and
listen to live music.
31 438 Salinas
Street
757.4959 |
Visit the
Pajaro Street Grill
and receive a free art print with the purchase of an entrée!
36
435 Pajaro Street
754.3738 |
Complete
your evening in Oldtown at one of these fine restaurants:
Golden Fish
32•
Hullaballoo
33•
La Fogata
35•
La Perla
34•
The Pub
38
•Penny Farthing
37•
Salinas Valley Fish House
39
Just mention that you are a
First Fridays Participant
and receive a free
appetizer or dessert between 5pm-9pm |
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 Friday:
February 3rd
5pm-8pm
Next First Friday:
March 3rd
5pm-8pm
See you there! |