1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ty Jones
New Arts Project
707-570-0128
tyjones@newartsproject.com
First Fridays on 4th, Santa Rosa’s summer of Food, Art and Music, begins May 1st
The City of Santa Rosa’s Redevelopment Agency, in coordination with the Arts District …
Downtown Santa Rosa, the Historic Railroad Square Association and the Arts Council of Sonoma
County, announces Summer 2009 First Friday on 4th program.
“Look for a new format this year” says event producer, Ty Jones of New Arts Project & the Hand-
Car Regatta. “We are working closely with downtown business to showcase the food and music
that is already taking place, while bringing in a changing line up of local artists and crafters that
will be located in Courthouse & Railroad Squares, as well as in select local merchants.”
Beginning on May 1 st, and continuing on June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, and ending on September
4th, First Fridays turns into a leisurely stroll through downtown. From 4 PM to 8 PM, each First
Friday evening, visitors will find musical groups such as the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth
Orchestra playing in Courthouse Square or be able to walk through crafter booths located near
Depot Park on Wilson and 4th Streets.
This year brings a centralized location on 4th street running from E Street in the east, to Railroad
Square in the west, with additional locations at ArtSpace 404 and the Phantom Gallery on
Mendocino Avenue and the Sonoma County Museum on 7th Street.
Visitors will be able to take in a rotating format of local painting, sculpture, pottery, and jewelry
or have an early dinner, or a late night nosh, at one of the over 20 participating restaurants.
Additionally, many participating merchants are having special events and presentations, check
the event brochure and website, www.firstfridaysonfourth.com, for more information.
Media sponsors for 2009 include Ranch 7 Creative and the North Bay Bohemian and the
following local business contributed to the event:
Cast Away Yarn Shop Stark’s Steakhouse
Whistlestop Antiques Café Azul
Revolution Moto Jack & Tony’s Restaurant and Whisky Bar
Cellars of Sonoma California Luggage
Gado Gado International Hotel La Rose
S.H.E. Hot Couture
First Fridays on 4th is sponsored by the City of Santa Rosa’s Economic Development Department
to grow and brand downtown Santa Rosa and downtown business.
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For more information about this topic, please contact Ty Jones by calling 707-570-0128 or e-mail
Ty at tyjones@newartsproject.com