Photos: December's First Friday Nightlife in the Art District on Santa Fe

Though the First Friday of December traditionally collides with the Parade of Lights, art-lovers still flocked to Santa Fe Drive, despite interfering downtown gridlock. Read on to see photographer Danielle Lirette's images from the art district's monthly gallery stroll. See also: Laura Goldhamer Brings Stop Motion to Gregory Alan Isakov...

By Westword Staff

December 9, 2014

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Though the First Friday of December traditionally collides with the Parade of Lights, art-lovers still flocked to Santa Fe Drive, despite interfering downtown gridlock. Read on to see photographer Danielle Lirette's images from the art district's monthly gallery stroll.

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