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If you’re in the Boston area right now or intend to be soon, can’t stay away from the night life, and love art, then do I have an event for you. Sunday night marked the launch of Boston’s first ever Artweek, a seven-day extravaganza combining live music entertainment, free food and spirits, and—you guessed it—art, courtesy of local creative talent.

The undertaking geared toward an adult professional audience is sponsored by two familiar names on the Boston nightlife scene: Enrique Florendo and Tim Whitehair. Both promoters have been intimately involved with arts-oriented events in the Boston area in the past, and their current endeavor aims to continue the tradition free of charge and in a different venue each night. The ultimate goal is for attendees to spot something they like and then help support the local art community by purchasing a piece or three.

Learn more about what’s coming up during this weeklong celebration of sorts at the Artweek website, which includes information about how to commission participating artists, as well as purchase their work. The Boston Globe also has a detailed article on the genesis of the event, and you can experience it firsthand by attending one or more of the following scheduled exhibits.

Sunday | December 9, 2007

BARLOLA

  • Time: 7pm to 10pm
  • Location: 160 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 617.266.1122
  • Music: Live Flamenco Performance + Various Artists
  • Refreshments: Complimentary La Certeza Tequila Tasting

Monday | December 10, 2007

VIA MATTA

  • Time: 7pm
  • Location: 79 Park Plaza Boston, MA 617.422.0008
  • Artwork: “Soundscapes & Landscapes” by Lisa Finch & Duncan Reid
  • Music: Live Acoustic Cover Music
  • Refreshments: Late-night Christiania Vodka Tasting at the main bar

Tuesday | December 11, 2007

PHO REPUBLIQUE

  • Time: 9pm
  • Location: 1415 Washington Street Boston, MA (South End) 617.262.0005
  • Artwork: Jen Roberts and R. Scotti
  • Music: Downtempo & House Music DJ set by Yuki, Wolfgang, Jeff Lindholm
  • Refreshments: Complimentary Appetizers + Christiania Vodka Tasting

Wednesday | December 12, 2007

VINALIA

  • Time: 10pm to 12am
  • Location: 34 Summer Street Boston, MA 617.737.1777
  • Artwork: ALLUME Art Collection & Tim Whitehair
  • Music: The Circus Band live
  • Refreshments: Complimentary Christiania Vodka Tasting

Thursday | December 13, 2007

ZOCALO

  • Time: 7pm to 10pm
  • Location: 414 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA 617.277.5700
  • Artwork: Tim Whitehair, Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Various Artists
  • Music: Compiled by Brother Cleve
  • Refreshments: Complimentary Mexican Appetizers

Friday | December 14, 2007

GOOD LIFE

  • Time: 9pm to 2am
  • Location: 28 Kingston Street Boston, MA 617.451.2622
  • Artwork: Licsi Szatmari, Marisa Oge, Marie Share, Margaret Whitehair, Nicole Olenio
  • Music: The Band of Gypsies, “The Female Perspective,” and House Music by DJs Francesco Spagna + Enrique Florendo
  • Refreshments: Complimentary Appetizers + Christiania Vodka Tasting

Saturday | December 15, 2007

SOUTH END—FINAL EXHIBIT

  • Time: 12pm to 8pm
  • Location: 325 Columbus Street Boston, MA (South End)
  • Artwork: Various Artists
  • Music: Live Jam Session
  • Refreshments: Complimentary Chistiania Vodka Cocktail Tasting
Photo: Chris Kirkman

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