This is one of my saddest entries. For a long time, my friend Alex had been pushing me to hit up the monthly Downtown LA Art Walk and from the day he spilled the details to me on the event, I've always wanted to go but for everytime I wanted to go, something came up with work. See, I work nights on call so I don't have much flexibility to do anything I want to do outside of work, during my work schedule. Whenever I thought I had enough off time to check out the event, I get called in. Whenever I try to play it by ear, and when I say that, I mean if I don't get called in by 7pm, it ends up being too late to go and I end up not making the effort. Well last night was different.
Usually when I get called in for work around 5p-6p, I do what I need to do and have alot of time left over until I get called in again, if ever. Last night was one of those instances so I was sure I'll be in DTLA to take in all that is the art walk. I was SO excited because I've heard so many great things and it seemed like my type of scene! So I got everything ready. I sort of dressed for the occasion. I didn't dress all fancy but what I felt would fit in. Eh, consider it a half attempt but not half assed. Wore some comfortable gray denim, my newly purchased Beautiful Tears T-shirt, and my black Dickies jacket and winter cap to keep warm. Checked the battery level and memory card on my camera to make sure I capture the walk. Looked (somewhat) good? Check. Camera ready? Check. Did my work thing and off I went to the art walk!
It seemed like it was going to be a solo mission but I got word from a friend that she was going to be there so once I arrived Downtown, my first priority was to meet up. I walked the couple of blocks to meet my friend and I couldn't believe how many people were there at Gallery Row! All types of people were there, hanging outside of various galleries and eateries, having fun...a really festive environment. I loved it instantly! I managed to meet up with my friend around 8p and we all headed down to one of the lots where all the food trucks were parked to grab a bite to eat. I was told a lot of food trucks were in the area to serve the patrons of the walk but I was amazed at the amount of trucks there at the event. There were 3 lots dedicated to them! Instead of my idea of this being an all art event, it transformed into an art/food event! Who doesn't love great art and great food?
I have nothing but grand things to say about this event, had a great time with friends, so why is this my saddest entry? Well not long after having my bite to eat, I had to leave 30mins later for work. I didn't really mind that because I had a great time while I was there. Didn't enter any galleries. Wanted to. But from the moment I got there, met with the friends, grabbed a bite to eat then had to go unexpectedly, there was no time. Understandable in hindsight. I think what really disappointed me tonight was the fact that I took no photos. I REALLY wanted to take photos. I took a couple of shots here and there but nothing worthy of uploading and showing in this entry. My inaugural DTLA art walk and I have no photos to mark the occasion. Bad ninja.
There will be another art walk as it is a monthly event. I think for the next times, I'll dedicate the night solely for the art walk and ask for the night off so I can have a proper immersion for the event. Last night, I just got my feet wet. The next time/s, there will be photos. Oh, there will be photos!
***BTW***
I hope you guys like the new addition to ELYH. I added a music player with a 7 song playlist that'll be changed on a monthly basis.
Usually when I get called in for work around 5p-6p, I do what I need to do and have alot of time left over until I get called in again, if ever. Last night was one of those instances so I was sure I'll be in DTLA to take in all that is the art walk. I was SO excited because I've heard so many great things and it seemed like my type of scene! So I got everything ready. I sort of dressed for the occasion. I didn't dress all fancy but what I felt would fit in. Eh, consider it a half attempt but not half assed. Wore some comfortable gray denim, my newly purchased Beautiful Tears T-shirt, and my black Dickies jacket and winter cap to keep warm. Checked the battery level and memory card on my camera to make sure I capture the walk. Looked (somewhat) good? Check. Camera ready? Check. Did my work thing and off I went to the art walk!
It seemed like it was going to be a solo mission but I got word from a friend that she was going to be there so once I arrived Downtown, my first priority was to meet up. I walked the couple of blocks to meet my friend and I couldn't believe how many people were there at Gallery Row! All types of people were there, hanging outside of various galleries and eateries, having fun...a really festive environment. I loved it instantly! I managed to meet up with my friend around 8p and we all headed down to one of the lots where all the food trucks were parked to grab a bite to eat. I was told a lot of food trucks were in the area to serve the patrons of the walk but I was amazed at the amount of trucks there at the event. There were 3 lots dedicated to them! Instead of my idea of this being an all art event, it transformed into an art/food event! Who doesn't love great art and great food?
I have nothing but grand things to say about this event, had a great time with friends, so why is this my saddest entry? Well not long after having my bite to eat, I had to leave 30mins later for work. I didn't really mind that because I had a great time while I was there. Didn't enter any galleries. Wanted to. But from the moment I got there, met with the friends, grabbed a bite to eat then had to go unexpectedly, there was no time. Understandable in hindsight. I think what really disappointed me tonight was the fact that I took no photos. I REALLY wanted to take photos. I took a couple of shots here and there but nothing worthy of uploading and showing in this entry. My inaugural DTLA art walk and I have no photos to mark the occasion. Bad ninja.
There will be another art walk as it is a monthly event. I think for the next times, I'll dedicate the night solely for the art walk and ask for the night off so I can have a proper immersion for the event. Last night, I just got my feet wet. The next time/s, there will be photos. Oh, there will be photos!
***BTW***
I hope you guys like the new addition to ELYH. I added a music player with a 7 song playlist that'll be changed on a monthly basis.