The Reporter (Vacaville)

Vallejo Art Walk celebrates 100th event

- By Karenna Meyer kmeyer@thereporte­r.com

Every second Friday, with the exception of January, the streets of Vallejo transform as art studios, galleries, vendors and merchants invite the public to see the latest in local and regional art.

Returning to downtown Vallejo for the first time in 2024, Vallejo's Art Walk will kick off its return with an even bigger celebratio­n as the Feb. 9 event marks its 100th Friday. To help ring in the festivitie­s, the usual crowd of musicians, painters, sculptors, crafts makers and chefs will be joined by a brand new addition to the scene — Vallejo

Third Space.

The Art Walk is proud to welcome Vallejo Third Space as it takes up occupancy at 420 Virginia St. To help celebrate the festivitie­s of the walk's milestone anniversar­y, Vallejo Third Space will be hosting its official grand opening as a center for the arts for the community.

Featuring turntablis­t tunes, the unique IslandCali fusion flavors of Mamasan's Bistro and the work of impressive local artists, Vallejo Third Space contribute­s its own flair to the community event.

Regulars and newcomers alike can enjoy the variety of offerings at the event. From the art studios at The Vintage Vagabond Gallery and Flea on 310 Georgia St. to the monthly music events at the Neighborho­od Plant Dealer at 419 Georgia St., attendees can revel in the array of art, music, film events and more.

Hungry attendees will be at no loss for dining options with the local restaurate­urs serving up their fare. Showcasing her many talents, Chef Lisa Morningsta­r will be spinning vinyl and also offering a delicious variety on her menu at Morningsta­r Delights.

Whether it's the smaller, more intimate space at Jessica Brooks' Anchor Pantry, or the larger spaces at the Temple Art Lofts with striking sculptures on display, the variety makes for an evening of exploratio­n.

Snap U Clear Photograph­y may be a photo studio the rest of the month, but during Art Walk they host a musical jam featuring notable local musicians who regale the audience with spontaneou­s blues and other genres. One such musician included Pony Abrams, who once performed with Johnny Otis.

The entire community is invited to come out in celebratio­n of the 100th Art Walk on Feb. 9, from 5 to 9 p.m.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO, VICTORIA PRECIADO ?? Integritea, located at 717Marin St., produces Art Walk events providing entertainm­ent such as fire dancers and music by airlift undergroun­d.
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO, VICTORIA PRECIADO Integritea, located at 717Marin St., produces Art Walk events providing entertainm­ent such as fire dancers and music by airlift undergroun­d.

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