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Gallery Walking Tour Guide
February 3, Kick - off event
Preview Night, 5 - 9 pm
February 4, First Thursday
Bon Bon: Small Bites of Delicious Art
Starting for February 3, over 20 participating galleries and art organizations will host a preview night. You'll find plenty of small, affordable works of original art throughout the Pearl from February 3 to March 4, when district galleries sponsor "Bon Bon: Small Bites of Delicious Art." The purpose of the gallery hop, says Amy Caplan, owner of Caplan Art Design (923 NW 10th; 503.319.6437), "is to get people out and about. If you are an art lover, this is a great opportunity to find great art at affordable prices."
More than 20 Pearl galleries will participate in"Bon Bon," displaying works by Eileen Kane, Eric Leichty, Nigel Conway and others. Many galleries will be serving wine and chocolates, February 13, and all will offer raffle tickets for a chance to win pottery by Kurt Van Vlack and other prizes.
Our participating businesses include:
Banner Bank - Raffle Ticket Outlet
910 NW 10th Ave.
503.241.7805
bannerbank.com
Caplan Art Designs
923 NW 10th Ave.
503.319.6437
caplanartdesigns.com
Debbie Thomas Real Estate
402 NW 13th Ave.
503.226.2141
debbiethomas.com
Forever Art
828 NW Hoyt St.
503.227.2010
foreverartnw.com
Frame Central in the Pearl
1238 NW Davis St.
503.546.9087
framecentral.com
Gallery 815 in the Pearl
815 NW Glisan St.
503.719.5996
gallery815.com
Pearl Gallery & Framing
1017 NW Davis St.
503.274.9878
pearlframing.com
Ready, Paint, Fire
529 NW 13th Ave.
503.227.0257
readypaintfire.com
Sorella Luna
416 NW 12th Ave.
503.973.5862
thesorellaluna.com
Waterstone Gallery
424 NW 12th Ave.
503.226.6196
waterstonegallery.com
West Coast Bank - Raffle Ticket Outlet
1207 NW Glisan St.
503.274.0655
wcb.com
Gallery Walking Tour Guide
More First Thursday Events!
BodyVox Open Studio
February 4, 2010
The BodyVox Dance Center
1201 NW 17th
503.229.0627
www.bodyvox.com
Join BodyVox and guest moderator Robert McBride from All Classical 89.9 FM for a free open rehearsal and informal performance as we introduce BodyVox-2 to Portland. BodyVox-2 is an exciting company of dedicated young dancers whose youth and energy p...
First Thursday is back at Terra Del Sol Spa
February 4, 2010
Terra Del Sol Spa
210 NW 17th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97209
Mini mani's $5 Mini pedi's $10 Chair massage $1 @ minute Grotto 1/2 price soak in pools, relax in steam room and on the mini beach. Poolside appetizers and complimentary beverage. Waxing. Massage 40 min $40
Salt Grotto's very FIRST First Thursday!
February 4, 2010 12:14pm - 12:14pm
Salt Grotto
906 NW 114th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
971.255.1053
www.thesaltgrotto.com
Come enjoy First Thursday at Salt Grotto! Visit the only artificial salt cave on the West Coast!
First Thursdays at Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
February 4, 2010 5:00pm - March 4, 2010 5:00pm
Courtyard by Marriott at Portland City Center, 550 SW Oak Street
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From Bean to Buzz (Fall in love with the flavors and practices of local artisan roasters and chocolatiers)
February 4, 2010 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center
Ecotrust
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Join Ecotrust/Edible Portland and Slow Food Portland for a fun and tasty lesson in chocolate and coffee flavors, sourcing, and local production in a round-robin evening of local artisan tastings. Attendees will rotate through sampling stations of our...
Lizard Lounge First Thursday
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Lizard Lounge
1323 NW Irving St.
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What is First Thursday?
Definition
Art lovers, collectors, artisans, exhibitors and crafts loves can enjoy the art scene on the First Thursday of every month. Pearl District art galleries hold receptions and stay open later into the evening to launch new art shows and exhibits. Non-traditional venues also host public art exhibits such as retail clothiers, flower shops and private practice offices. First Thursday is a celebration of art and artists. In the Pearl District, art can be seen anywhere it is given a stage.
First Thursday gallery opening receptions are generally free and open to the public. Receptions run from about 6 pm until 9 pm (actual gallery hours may vary).
All the Extras
Most galleries have some kind of food and beverage available, and the artists are on hand to talk about their work. Retailers and restaurants also offer great food specials and many artisans also set up on the street to create a fantastic opportunity to learn a little more about art, without being part of a stuffy museum or in an intimidating gallery environment.
Casual by Choice
First Thursday events are popular monthly outings for all kinds of Portlanders. Feel free to dress up but don’t feel like you have to. It’s a casual environment, and most of the galleries are small, informal and inviting. For an even more informal First Thursday experience, be sure to check out the street gallery for independent artists - it’s outdoors, so only runs from April through November, but it’s a great chance to see local artists, crafts people in a non-traditional environment.
How to Get There - Free Service Available
The Pearl District offers Portland’s most outstanding public transportation options which are highly recommended, and free to ride in fareless square. First Thursday is popular so taking Portland Streetcar, Tri-Met, the Max Light Rail, or a pedi-cab is highly recommended – and a great, affordable way to experience great art Thursdays while helping alleviate traffic and parking concerns. Just ride, enjoy and have fun! Plan your trip today.
