SECOND SATURDAYS ARTWALK:
Studios, Galleries & Live Music in The Arts & Cultural District, Las Vegas, New Mexico

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Second Saturdays Artwalk | Las Vegas

Las Vegas was recently designated an Arts & Cultural District by the State of New Mexico.

Second Saturdays Artwalk | Las Vegas features Open Studios, Galleries, Readings, Theater & Live Music. The Artwalk is an authentic grassroots community art event presented by Las Vegas artists, residents and businesses.

The Artwalk features open studios in historic neighborhoods, galleries downtown, plus the work of over 75 artists
, including local painters, sculptors, jewelry designers, graphic designers, photographers, musicians, interior designers, writers, poets, media artists, graffiti artists and other creative professionals.


Saturday, March 14, 2009

Explore the Arts & Cultural District in historic Las Vegas, New Mexico
(45 min. east of Santa Fe: take the University Ave. exit from I-25)

The Artwalk spans the historic Railroad, New Town, North New Town, Bridge Street, Plaza and Old Town neighborhoods.

SPECIAL ARTWALK EVENTS:

7:00am - 2:00pm: Artwalk Breakfast
Estella's Cafe: 148 Bridge Street
505. 454. 0048

10:00am: Walking Tour
Historic Las Vegas
Starts at CCHP Office: 116 Bridge St.
Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation
505. 425. 8803
CCHP WEBSITE

10:30am: St. Patrick's Day Event for Kids
Stories, activities, crafts and refreshments
Ages 3 - 8, Open to the Public
Tome on the Range: 158 Bridge Street
505. 454. 9944

10:00am - 9:00pm: St. Patrick's Day Art Sale
Special Sale at Broken Saints Studio
Wear Green and Get 20% Off Duffy Peterson's Art!
Broken Saints Studio: 131 Bridge Street
505. 426. 6688

11:00am - 12:00pm: Artist Demonstration
Demonstration of Charcoal Portraits
Linda Wooten-Green Draws Gallery Guests
Red Door Gallery: 1240 7th Street
505. 425. 3019

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Author Reading
Funny Stories with Birdie Jaworski
Birdie Jaworski Reads Humorous Stories!
LVAC Office/OK Cafe: 140 Bridge Street
505. 425. 1085
BIRDIE'S WEBSITE

1:00pm - 3:30pm: High School Art Show
High School Art Competition Reception
16th Annual Event Sponsored by LVAC
Burris Hall: NMHU Campus
505. 425. 1085

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Artist Reception
Fiesta del Arte Reception
Meredith Britt: Collage, Oil, and Photographs
Traveler's Cafe: 1814 Plaza
505. 426. 8638

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Fashion Show
"Wear Your Clarity" Party
WebSite Launch and Fashion Show
20% off GingerLamb Clothing Line
Tara Trudell: Fair Trade Clothing and Gifts
Clarity: 166 Bridge Street
505. 425. 3955
CLARITY GALLERY WEBSITE

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Artist Demonstration
Demonstration of Mixed Media Techniques
Nancy Philo Teaches in Her Home Studio
Hyperbole Gallery: 1205 5th Street
505. 425. 6504

3:00pm - 5:30pm: Artist Reception
Images from Ireland
Photographic Works by Nancy Bohm
deMare Fine Art: 1206 National Avenue
505. 426. 1011

4:30pm and 6:30pm: Artist Demonstration
Marti Nash Demonstrates Woodcut Prints
WarDancer Gallery: 125 Bridge Street
505. 425. 3877

4:00pm: Author Event
Sharon Niederman Presents
Slide Lecture, Book Reading, and Travel Program
Tome on the Range: 158 Bridge Street
505. 454. 9944

4:00pm - 7:00pm: Special Dinner
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Sponsored by Old Town Commercial Club
Benefit to Beautify Las Vegas
Estella's Restaurant: 148 Bridge Street
505. 454. 0048

6:00pm: Author Lecture and Reading
John Villani Discusses Art Towns
Author of "The 100 Best Art Towns in America"
Royal Mastodon Society: 127 Bridge Street
505. 454. 9330
WEBSITE

7:30pm - 9:00pm: Open Mic Night
Poetry, Music, Comedy, Readings, and More!
Traveler's Cafe: 1814 Plaza
505. 426. 8638

SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS (from 10:00am - 5:00pm):

David Escudero (Will be in his studio in the morning)
Paintings and Drawings
Plaza Vieja Studio & Gallery
1925 Hot Springs Blvd., Plaza Adjacent
505. 429. 4124

Linda Wooten-Green
Paintings
Red Door Gallery
1240 7th Street, North New Town (demo: 11:00 am - Noon)
505. 425. 3019

Nancy Philo
1205 5th Street, North New Town (demo: 2:00-4:00 pm)
505. 425. 6504

Christiana Harkins
Paintings
Thunderbird Studio
915 6th Street, North New Town
505. 454. 0284

Manuel J. Garcia and Students
Photography, mixed media projections and video
Digital Arts Photography Studio
428 Grand Ave., (at Lincoln & Grand)
505. 429. 2840

Marisol Macias
Stonedreamer Studio (10am - 3pm)
822 New Mexico
505. 718. 6252
MARISOL'S WEBSITE

PARTICIPATING GALLERIES & SHOPS (Open into the evening):

Broken Saints Studio
533 Railroad Ave.
131 Bridge Street

World Treasures
1814 Plaza
505. 426. 8638

Tome on the Range
158 Bridge St.
505. 454. 9944

Stuff
623 12th St.
505. 454. 3815

WarDancer Gallery
125 Bridge St.
505. 425. 3877

Clarity
166 Bridge St.
505. 425. 3955

Mariposa Herbs & Gifts
123 Bridge St.
505. 454. 9240

Love Music
164 Bridge St.
505. 426. 9429

Unikat
153 Bridge St.
505. 425. 6113

A Farmer's Wife
608 Douglas Ave.
505. 454. 4526

Armijo Glassworks
1211 National Ave.
505. 425. 6320

Royal Mastodon Society
127 Bridge St.
505. 454. 9330


PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & CAFES (Open into the evening):

Charlie's Bakery & Cafe
615 Douglas Ave.
505. 426. 1921

Corner Brew Coffee Bar
In the lobby of the El Fidel Hotel
500 Douglas Ave
505. 425. 6761

Traveler's Cafe
1814 Plaza
505. 426. 8638

Landmark Grill
Plaza Hotel
230 Plaza
505. 425. 3591

Byron T's Saloon
Plaza Hotel
230 Plaza
505. 425. 1455

El Rialto Restaurant
141 Bridge St.
505. 454. 0037

Beans & Sweets Cafe
1209 National Ave.
505. 425. 6699

Blackjack's Grill
Inn on the Santa Fe Trail
1133 N. Grand Ave.
505. 425. 6791

Dick's Restaurant & Bar
705 Douglas Ave.
505. 425. 8261

D'Vino's Restaurant
510 Douglas Ave.
505. 425. 3805

La Castaneda Bar
524 Railroad Ave.


SPONSORS:
ROYAL MASTODON SOCIETY
WARDANCER GALLERY
KFUN RADIO
GALLINAS MAGAZINE


ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT PARTNERS:
MainStreet de Las Vegas
Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Corporation
Las Vegas Arts Council
Old Town Commercial Club
Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation
Nat Gold Players
Hispanic Education and Media Group
Las Vegas Museum
New Mexico Highlands University
United World College
Luna College
City of Las Vegas


A SPECIAL THANKS to:
CINDY COLLINS, Excutive Director, MainStreet de Las Vegas
MARCHALL POOLE, Media Arts Consultant
MAPS:
Google Map of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Map of the Second Saturdays Artwalk in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

If you are an artist or business interested in participating in Second Saturdays, or becoming a Sponsor,
please contact: Roy Montibon at 505. 454. 9330

The Second Saturdays Artwalk is an all-volunteer, grassroots presentation by the residents, businesses and creative community of Las Vegas, New Mexico, with the help of friends and supporters.


This website is sponsored by THE MONTIBON COMPANY