First Friday presents “Chance. Risk. Fortune” Takes Place 3/6 In Vegas

First Friday Las Vegas, one of the largest arts and culture festivals in the Western United States, celebrates in Downtown Las Vegas with “Chance. Risk. Fortune.” on Friday, March 6.

Perhaps no city on Earth relies more heavily on the belief in chance and luck than Las Vegas.  This March, First Friday celebrates how chance, luck and fortune – good or bad – impact our lives.  Whether it’s an opportunity missed, a risk taken or a chance encounter, a seemingly casual choice can change life in a heartbeat.  People believe in magic crystals, lucky rabbit’s feet, horseshoes, four leaf clovers, “find a penny, pick it up,” and even troll dolls can all bend fate to a desired outcome.  It’s with these ideas, First Friday presents “Chance. Risk. Fortune.”

First Friday-goers can leave their experience up to a roll of the dice.  In the Welcome Tent, specially made dice with directions for the evening will be available for guest to throw to ensure their experience is unique.  These dice could say “try a new food truck,” “say hello to a stranger,” “visit KidZone” or “Buy a piece of art for the living room,” it’s all left up to chance.  Attendees can also pay a visit to the “Chance Station,” where they can get individually-tailored advice from a myriad of fortune telling devices including a magic 8-ball or the flip of a coin.  Professional and amateur artists alike can take a risk to express themselves by painting for an upcoming installation entitled “Give Peace a Chance.”  This installation will consist of rocks painted by First Friday patrons and assembled by Las Vegas artist Ruzo Logic.  Logic will also host an interactive mosaic of expression as artists from the community, including those from the Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, working together on panels as part of the “Guerilla Kage” activations.

This March, both well-known and emerging artists will embrace the “Chance. Risk. Fortune.” theme in the ArtWalk, running down Casino Center from Colorado to Charleston. The Arts District also features a variety of arts and crafts vendors made popular in the Artisan Bazaar. Kids will be able to participate in a Cake Walk in KidZone, as well as build theme-inspired creations from Lug Vegas. Attendees can sample a variety of theme-inspired cuisine from the traditional food trucks on site. Food trucks participating in the theme for the evening will be identified by dice hanging on their menu boards.   The Dance DepARTment, sponsored by Epyk Entertainment, will feature a variety of DJs throughout the evening, while emerging musicians are featured at The Hub.

First Friday exists all over downtown Las Vegas, and there is a different feeling that pervades in the area during the event. This sense of wonder and creative energy has expanded to the Fremont East area both before and after each First Friday event with engaging arts, crafts, bands, and food and drink specials at Fremont East locations. First Friday - Fremont wants people in the community to experience the First Friday feeling of creativity and inspiration no matter where they are downtown, and to both start and end their night with a feeling that is memorable.

First Friday Las Vegas would like to thank event sponsors including the City of Las Vegas,  Tavorro, 7-Up and Epyk Entertainment.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

PARKING/SHUTTLES:

Shuttle service will run from 4:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Four Open Top Sightseeing Shuttles will make a constant loop around the entire event route.

For limited Disabled parking for the event, please call: 702-736-6491

Fremont Route Shuttle Stops:

* El Cortez- pick up and drop off on 6th St. across from the El Cortez valet entrance

* Container Park

* Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main

Paid parking option is available at the Ambassador Parking Lot (llama lot) on the North side of Fremont Street between 8th and 9th Street.

Parking is also available for $3 at Symphony Park with shuttle service to First Friday Las Vegas from Promenade Place and Clark.

The Government Center is NO longer available for free parking for First Friday attendees.

**If you park in unauthorized parking areas, you may be subject to towing.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For more information on First Friday Las Vegas, please check the website www.firstfridaylasvegas.com, the Facebook page www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegasor on twitter at @firstfridaylv.