February 3, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
Laissez les bons temps rouler! We look forward to seeing you at First Fridays, February 3.
Ride your bike to First Fridays and use the bike valet station at The Workshop, 4242 Atlantic. Stop inside for your free bike maintenance.
Stop by Bella Cosa (3803Atlantic) from 6:30pm – 8:00pm to find all the information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations.
When the businesses start to close, "First Fridays After Hours" begins across the district. Nino's Italian Restaurant will host "AfterHours" with music, dancing and late night dining. The Factory and EJ Malloy's also go late into the night with dinner, drinks, music, and community mingling. Why go home early? Stay out and continue the energy.
Dine on Art-Lantic Avenue at one of our tasty restaurants then grab the Big Red Bus that will transport you venue to venue from designated stops at the participating businesses.
VENUES
A Castle of Books
4302 Atlantic Avenue
562-448-2262
check out the vast selection of books and you can also pick out a FREE BOOK!
"We got white books, black books, Spanish books, yellow books, hot books, cold books, romance books, tight books, big books, horror books, fat books, scary books, crime books, kids books, silk books, Naugahyde books, snappin' books, horse books, dog books, mule books, fake books! If we don't have it, you don't want it!”
About U
4342 Atlantic
Aura Thai
4085 Atlantic Avenue #C
562-426-3000
Best new Thai eatery in Bixby Knolls!
Millikan High School Jazz Band
The award winning Music Department at Millikan High School offers one of the most competitive programs in the Long Beach Unified School District. Our ensembles travel to festivals throughout the Southern United States, competing with schools from around the nation. In addition, Millikan offers the complete theatre experience by producing a major musical,each year, which includes drama, dance, vocal music, instrumental music and stage. These productions have included, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, Guys, and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors and Bye Bye Birdie. The Millikan family includes our Orch-a-band parent booster club, Amadeus student music club, and our outstanding faculty, which works together to support and meet the needs of our music students. The Music program at Millikan is designed to help our students grow and mature into well-rounded musicians and individuals.
Averyboo Arts
3908 Atlantic Ave
First Fridays Information Center
Find all the information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations.
Bella Cosa Boutique
3803 Atlantic Avenue
562.426.2100
website
The Southern Corner of First Fridays has it all! Check out the local artists and vendors!
Mardi Gras face painter & Balloon Artist
BEADS!
Bella Pizza LB
(previously Red Brick Pizza)
4085 Atlantic Avenue #B
562-283-0152
BEADS!
Millikan High School Jazz Band
The award winning Music Department at Millikan High School offers one of the most competitive programs in the Long Beach Unified School District. Our ensembles travel to festivals throughout the Southern United States, competing with schools from around the nation. In addition, Millikan offers the complete theatre experience by producing a major musical,each year, which includes drama, dance, vocal music, instrumental music and stage. These productions have included, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, Guys, and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors and Bye Bye Birdie. The Millikan family includes our Orch-a-band parent booster club, Amadeus student music club, and our outstanding faculty, which works together to support and meet the needs of our music students. The Music program at Millikan is designed to help our students grow and mature into well-rounded musicians and individuals.
Bixby Exchange
4350 Atlantic Ave
BKBIA Office
4313 Atlantic Ave
562-595-0081
website
Majic Bullet Theory
Founded by Trumpeter/Producer Dave Williams in 2002, MajicBulletTheory is a collective of Highly Skilled Jazz/Funk Musicians, specializing in Original Works and Jazz/Pop Standards...A Jazz Sextet/Septet, augumented by Turntabilism, MBT has a unique, memorable, infectious sound that resonates with people from all walks of life.
http://www.facebook.com/mbtjazz
Cafe' Bixby & Pizza
3900 Atlantic Avenue
562-427-2233
The KOMBIs
The Kombis play music from all eras, in all styles, on unique instrumentation. Artists covered include: The Beatles, Coldplay, Haircut 100, The Eagles, James Taylor, Green Day, Led Zeppelin (have you ever heard Kashmir played on mandolin?), The Cure, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis (both of 'em), CCW, Steely Dan and the list goes on.
Steve Desmond has been performing in both original and cover bands for many years. His voice is rich and distinct and his ability to capture the essence of a song is superb. He's been called a human jukebox because of his extensive repertoire of songs. Bobby Bancalari is a classically trained musician who wanted to become a rockstar. So, his influences include Bach, Biber, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Earth, Wind & Fire, to name an eclectic few. Though proficient on many instruments (plays a mean Hammond organ, too), he really shines on the mandolin. Mel Bay named him "one of the best mandolinists in the world" in a 2000 publication.
http://www.myspace.com/thekombis
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
4105 Atlantic Ave
562-492-9020
BEADS!
Stephan Kosal - singer, song writer, guitar, bass, and drum player. He has played solo acoustic shows and different instruments for different bands. He has a coffee shop and jazz club ambience. His music is inspired by the battles of everyday life while being positive in overcoming it.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Kosal/341705122516928
Dana Library Community Room
3680 Atlantic Avenue
562-570-1042
website
Councilmember James Johnson’s “First Books at First Fridays” at the Dana Branch Library begins at 5:30pm.
Special Guest Reader: Bixby Belle
Bring the family for reading fun at First Books at First Fridays, a monthly event held at Dana Branch Library.
Take advantage of the Library’s special late hours for another fun First Books at the Dana Branch Library. Bring the whole family as we promote literacy in the 7th District and the City of Long Beach. Don't forget your library card!
Edward Jones
3916 Atlantic Ave
Charles Hetenyi will be showing his beautiful watercolors. Noted as brilliant, soulful and a true master of watercolors.
www.charleshetenyi.com
DJ Tom will be spinning Atlantic Ave's favorite mix of music
EJ Malloys
4306 Atlantic Avenue
562-424-5000
website
TED Bluegrass band
BEADS!
Special Mardi Gras Drink: the Hurricane
Elise's Tea Room
3924 Atlantic Avenue
532-424-2134
King Cake, $3 a slice – find the plastic baby and win a prize!
Held2Gether Comedy Improv presents Groundhog or Woodchuck?
It doesn't matter if the groundhog sees his shadow or not... there'll be free, family-friendly improv comedy at Elise's Tea Room for February First Fridays! Sorry, no rodents permitted at this event.
Dining 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm
http://www.held2gether.com/shows/show2.htm
http://www.facebook.com/events/303393646368962/
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio
3740 Atlantic Avenue
562-424-2444
website
This is a wonderful time to visit the Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio space and meet our staff. And of course, come try our delicious organic tea. Also, we will be offering FREE chair massages, tarot readings and face mapping!
EXPO Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Avenue
562-595-0081
The EXPO Arts Center is proud to be hosting a solo art exhibit by fine artist and English native Geoffrey Kieran for the month of February 2012. The show, in the main hall of the EXPO Arts Center, will open to the public during the First Friday Art Walk February 3 and will run through February 25, 2012. Geoffrey will be featured in the Artist Reception on February 18, 2012.
Geoffrey Kieran is a mixed medium sculptor/painter who creates artwork mainly out of found objects, most of newer works are part of a series called “Staurolatry” which is defined as the study or worship of the cross or crucifix. Geoffrey’s work is, about weaving textures and objects, (many times crosses) together to create something visceral, it’s about provoking an aesthetic that creates an emotional response, either good or bad and it’s about topics he is passionate about like pollution, subversion and religion. He uses the cross shape not only as a symbol, but literally as well and the use of the cross is not meant to be a positive or negative statement concerning religion, but only to provoke questions about people’s beliefs.
http://picasaweb.google.com/limeygman
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/geoffrey-kieran.html
http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/167330-geoffrey-kieran
Mardi Gras Headquarters
6:30-7:30 gather here to get ready for the parade!
Buy your Beads!
Make your masks!
7:30 parade heads out to Atlantic for the strolling Mardi Gras Parade
BEADS!
The Factory
4020 Atlantic Avenue
562-595-4020
BEADS!
“Nightcap at the Factory” 10pm-midnight
First Bank
4040 Atlantic AveYour one stop shop for Mardi Gras preparation! Come make masks, have your face painted and grab a balloon before you march in the Mardi Gras parade.
Mask Making, face painting & balloon artist!
FreeSpirit Yoga
3910 Atlantic Avenue
562-989-9959
G & G Studios
4122 Atlantic Ave
BEADS!
Look like a real Mardi Gras participant with your own unique mask! Masks will be available for $5 each
Trim your bangs to look your best during the Mardi Gras parade for $5!
Artist: Mary Jane Sesto
Gallery Expo @ Expo
4321 Atlantic Avenue
562-208-4226
Georgie’s Place
3850 Atlantic Avenue
562-426-9115
Music: Hot Club du Bop - music for you to dance the night away to
Giltcomplex Antiques
4270 Atlantic Avenue
562-427-2290
Music & Antiques
Historical Society of Long Beach
4260 Atlantic Avenue
562-424-2220
Long Beach Day Nursery Centennial exhibit
It’s A Grind Coffee House
4245 Atlantic Avenue
562-981-0028
Jammin’ Music & Arts
4228 Atlantic Avenue
562-490-0222
BEADS!
Rock School group
The Jammin' Music Rock School is comprised of 5 uber-talented kids between the ages of 12-17 (Miya Parry, lead vocals, Jacob Mandel, guitar, Christian Bourdeau, guitar, Gabriel Bourdeau, bass, and Myles Parry, drums) who will be rocking the house at our January First Fridays! From oldies to classic rock to modern alt rock, these kids can play it all. Come and show your support for these young Long Beach musicians at our January First Fridays!
Jones Gallery
4321 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach Clothing Company
4218 Atlantic Avenue
562-988-5900
website
BEADS!
Long Beach Shakespeare Co.
Richard Goad Theater4250 Atlantic Ave
Melinda McCoy's Flowers
611 E. Carson St.
562-424-0901
website
classic cars, Valentine's flowers and BEADS!
The Mirage Mediterranean Grill
539 E. Bixby Road
562-424-4774
Nino’s Italian Restaurant
3853 Atlantic Avenue
562-427-1003
Special: Hurricane, the Mardi Gras cocktail
AFTERHOURS
Pixie Toys
3930 Atlantic Avenue
562-490-0702
Vangie Ogg Photography website
Reptiles Unlimited
4236 Atlantic Ave
Looking to plan a Reptile Party, stop in to Reptiles Unlimited to begin planning yours!
www.reptilesunlimited.com
Rick Wickeds
4234 Atlantic Ave
BEADS!
Roy Robbins Gifts & Stationery
4244 Atlantic Avenue
562-424-2210
Salon Medusa
4232 Atlantic Avenue
562-427-7977
Salon 36
4136 Atlantic AveStarbucks
4406 Atlantic Ave
The WORKSHOP
4242 Atlantic AvenueRide your bike to First Fridays and use the bike valet station
Bike LB – free basic bike maintenance 6-9pm
