First Friday Art Crawl

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you can’t help but notice how the Brady District is blowing up!  New restaurants (Hello, Laffa! I love you!), shops, and there is almost always something happening every day of the week at the ultra-fabulous Guthrie Green – my favorite spot in Tulsa!  And to make things even greater, the first Friday of every month is the First Friday Art Crawl.  First Friday Art Crawl is the opportunity to casually stroll along the streets of the Brady District, sipping complimentary drinks, discovering local talent, and taking in some live music.  On a lovely spring evening, there’s really nothing better.

Jenn S. and I checked out the April event and it was a perfect evening!  The weather was warm and the crowds were thick.  We started our evening with a quick dinner & drinks at the Brady Tavern before taking in all the exhibits and exploring the shops and galleries.  We started with the Tapestries of Jon Eric Riis exhibit at the 108 Contemporary Building.  Looking at these textiles up close – the workmanship was unbelievable.  I mean…really stunning.  Next we hit the Zarrow Center and I’ll be honest – I didn’t “get” any of the art displayed there. 

Tapestries of Jon Eric Riis

Tapestries of Jon Eric Riis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once we left those two buildings, we just ambled from one display to the next.  We checked out some jewelry, some stunning art work, fabulous pottery pieces, and just enjoyed the overall feel of the event.  We stopped by Guthrie Green and listened to the live music.  Speaking of which, if live music is your thing, you will love the Art Crawl.  The variety of musical acts is amazing and you will find someone playing at almost all of the various clubs and coffee houses. 

 

And the people watching was beyond terrific.  The wonderful thing about an event like First Friday Art Crawl is the diversity of people this event attracts.  You had your usual hipsters and creative art folk, but it also attracts the suit and tie crowd as well; really just a great mix of people.  Everyone just seemed to be in great spirits and there was an overall feel of “community” among the crowd.

Of course, no trip to the Brady District is complete without a stop at Glacier Confections.  If you haven’t tried one of these wonderful, decadent treats – you are missing out. 

The next Art Crawl is right around the corner – Friday, May 3^rd – so get out and get exploring.  There is something for everyone – food, drink, live music – and for the most part, it’s all free.  Now what can be better than that??