For First Friday Night Live on January 3, head downtown to catch “1950s: An American Dream?” at the Smoky Hill Museum (211 W. Iron Ave., 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Also, visit the Salina Country Club to see the work of Andrea Fuhrman (2101 E. Country Club Rd., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.).
At 4 p.m., stop by the Salina Public Library’s Gallery 708 (301 W. Elm St.) for “By-products; Self-Portraits” by Tayla Naden.
The Visual Voices Gallery presents the “Reality Sandwiches” artist reception for William Counter, with music by Bill Martin, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (901 Beatrice Street, 4:30 – 6 p.m.).
At 5 p.m., David Olson’s work will be on display with a reception at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat’s new location (148 S Santa Fe Ave.). Also, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., the Salina Art Center features Benjamin Todd Wills’ exhibit “Cell Drawings” and “Grey Area” by Chris Pahls (242 S. Santa Fe Ave.).
With the purchase of a ticket, the Salina Community Theatre’s current show “Every Brilliant Thing” begins at 7:30 p.m. (303 E. Iron Ave.).
To close out the night, at 9 p.m. Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations are playing at the Paramount, (219 N. Santa Fe Ave.).
Salina Arts & Humanities, Salina Downtown Incorporated and downtown stakeholders present Friday Night Live---an arts and entertainment series for Salina residents and visitors designed to increase attendance and participation in arts-related events and to strengthen partnerships in the downtown arts district and satellite locations throughout the city.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about the rest of Friday Night Live and First Friday programming. For more information, call Amanda Morris at Salina Arts & Humanities at 785-309-5770.
For needed accommodations, please call Amanda Morris at Salina Arts & Humanities at 785-309-5770 between 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least five working days prior to the event.
Salina Arts & Humanities, a department of the City of Salina, has served a unique role in arts advocacy and support since 1966. The Smoky Hill River Festival, Horizons Grants Program, Smoky Hill Museum, Arts Infusion Program in schools, Community Art & Design, the #ArtsMatterSalina e-blast and Friday Night Live performance series are among the programs of Salina Arts & Humanities, located at 211 W. Iron Avenue in Salina.