20 years of First Friday

[MTEMPLE]

As I went through my Philadelphia email I was just sent this story about First Friday. For some reason I can't get myself to read it but maybe someone is interested in it

The Gallerists Who Further First Fridays :: Articles :: Philadelphia Style Magazine

[Alley]

I thought it was interesting enough to share on my facebook.

[supersupper]

Wexler showed Damien Hirst ?

[supersupper]

Well, not really. A couple cast "silver pieces", and a photo (?) of the infamous diamond studded skull. (which reminds me of the mass-market stuff the Salvador Dali Museum would sell as "Dali"s, just bigger and more-$-er) And, I don't think there was quite a line waiting to get in.

The article did kinda get right the early history, which would have been worthy of more in-depth-ness.

[CountFunkula]

Massive turnout for First Friday last night. Unreal.

[MTEMPLE]

Massive turnout for First Friday last night. Unreal.

I was told they were handing out cans of PBR on 2nd street near Arden Theater. Classy

[bluecuracao]

I was told they were handing out cans of PBR on 2nd street near Arden Theater. Classy

Lovely. Do you know who was handing them out?

[MTEMPLE]

Lovely. Do you know who was handing them out?

No idea. I've two different people tell me this was going on between Arden Theater and the Leather Furniture Store on 2nd street.

[Alley]

Massive turnout for First Friday last night. Unreal.

Yep, it was a good night! Ran into another Philly Speaks member at the random grill party at 3rd/Cherry too.

[phillyaggie]

Yep, it was a good night! Ran into another Philly Speaks member at the random grill party at 3rd/Cherry too.

you have quite a few such run-ins, don't you?! hehe


I too was there for that edition of First Friday, and yes, it was crowded. I think it was one of the best "Philly" experiences I've had and wished I had some out-of-towers visiting me that weekend, because they would have been blown away by how fun the scene was and so many people of all ages and backgrounds were there.