1st Thursday
Downtown Art and Cultural Event
When: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Barbara, De la Guerra and State, Santa Barbara
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Categories: Special Events
Description: 1st Thursday is a monthly series focused on downtown art and culture. On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries will keep their doors open in the evening, allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere.
Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments will be featured at participating venues. State St. will come alive on 1st Thursday with public performances and interactive exhibits. These pieces will showcase a variety of S.B. arts groups as well as add to the lively atmosphere downtown.
Event posted May 2, 2007
Last updated Oct. 29, 2008
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Comments
I love going to 1st Thursdays! There's the social aspect to it, but whether you go with friends, or run into friends, or go alone, this is a great opportunity to see what local artists are up to. That includes musicians and other performance artists.
Pick up a 1st Thursday brochure at one of the galleries and you will see that the participating venues go beyond the standard art forums - restaurants are open (sometimes with a few nibbles for visitors), bookstores have works on display or sponsor some music, and the Contemporary Arts Forum usually has a program of events that could well provide a whole evening of entertainment.
I highly recommend attending these events.
SBCitizen (anonymous)
January 3, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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