It will be “back to cool” at First Fridays on Sept. 7 in Bixby Knolls, as the art walk features local jazz, swing, and brass bands. Also, deejays will provide atmosphere for attendees to check out the electic mix of offerings that include graffiti artists, classic cars, haircuts and baby clothes.
New York deejay VTrixx will be spinning at The Workshop, and the Knolls Ranger mascot will lead a wedding-vow renewal ceremony at Melinda McCoy’s Flowers.
Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson’s “First Books at First Fridays” will celebrate back-to-school month with guest readers: Long Beach Unified Board of Education members Felton Williams (District 2) and Diana Craighead (District 5).
Attendees may dine on “Art-Lantic” Avenue at one of the local restaurants then grab the Big Red Bus to travel from venue to venue via designated stops at the participating businesses.
Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave., will have all the information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations from 6:30pm to 8pm.
When the businesses start to close, “First Fridays After Hours” begins with dining and entertainment at: Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave.; The Factory, 4020 Atlantic Ave.; and E.J. Malloy’s, 4306 Atlantic Ave.
