December First Wednesdays

First Wednesdays arrived in Notting Hill for the 7^th time last night, with an eclectic mix of boutiques, food hotspots and galleries opening their doors from 6-9pm. 

Salon Gallery had a preview for Artist of the Week Debut exhibition. They had a bustling crowd and few glasses of wine later ensured the mood and despite the bitingly cold weather, the gallery was a cosy affair.  The “Duck man” (aka Alex Mazzitelli) then stole the limelight, offering homemade eggnog to the punters before taking them for an exclusive tour around the selection of West London venues in his elaborate head piece featuring ducklings subject to taxidermy. Alex had most welcome in B&T Antiques as guests found his costume fascinating and one of them even tried his head piece on. As he journeyed around the west end, another highlight of the evening was the delights of The March Performance Group, a group of females using themselves to demonstrate, what they describe as “Live-Art Experiences”. First Wednesdays listings are getting longer every month with fantastic feed back. So come and join us next month if you have missed this time! Photos from the events will be up on Flickr and our social networking sites very soon. 

Photograph taken by Mark Dolman
The March Performance Group @Silvia Nayla

West London Art Factory

West London Art Factory is very excited to join "First Wednesdays" and to celebrate, our resident artist Max Wiedemann, will be live screen-printing his super cool print "Razor Gun"

Our doors will be open from 6PM and Max will be screen-printing from 7PM.

Come join us for a night to remember.

December First Wednesday tour with Artist Alex Mazzitelli

'Duck Man' Alex Mazzitelli is doing a First Wednesdays' tour on the 1st of December. If you would like to join him he is leaving Salon Contemporary at 7.30. He will be dressed up in his duck outfit!!! The route of the tour is going to be revealed in next couple of days. So wrap up warm and get ready for fun night out in West London!

Duck Man had a practice walk down Westbourne Grove yesterday.

November First Wednesdays tour with Akleriah on Flickr now!

Tuesday 9 November 2010

What a night it was!!!
Were you in any of the venues or even followed Akleriah around Notting Hill for our culture fix?
Then go and check out the photos. They look amazing and just tells you all about what a beautiful night it was.

You can find the photos on http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstwednesdays/

Hope to see you all for December's First Wednesdays!

A taste of November 3rd Wednesday...

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2010

Last night was a FANTASTIC evening in Notting Hill.  There were many venues promising all kinds of quirky treats for the local community!

Music and Art Fusion at 'Atom Rooms', 382 Portobello Road, London



Salon Contemporary enjoyed some colourful company amongst the works of Seren Jones, the artist of their new exhibition:

Have a sneak peak at what Nov 3rd First Wednesday's tour has in store!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010

Performance group Akleriah will be giving all you First Wednesdays fans a treat this Nov 3rd!  The colourful group will be leaving Salon Contemporary around 7.30pm, and lead you on a crazy journey to a selection of hip venues - all promising something fun for the evening.  Here's a little taster of what's in store for you...

You saw it here first!

First Up

 Salon Contemporary at 82 Westbourne - where you'll be discussing the feminine gaze over a glass of red with artist Seren Jones at the Private View of her first solo show.

Onto....

Ledbury Road for some fantastic art works at Doyle Devere, then across the road to B&T Antiques for some drinks and a tastey 10% discount.

We're also this excited for the tour!

Then:

Akleriah will take you back onto Westbourne Grove to fashions mecca: Ted Baker, offering refreshments and a range of special offers.  Two doors down you'll then be popping into Theory, hosting a night of champagne and shopping...yes please!

Any excuse to crack open a bottle...

Next Stop:  The cultural Portobello Rd

Vessel Gallery... promising a clever design/lighting display by the Campana Brothers.  Let's see how Akleriah responds to the light pieces!

The very cool Campana Brothers    Down to... Edgy arts hub GG Gallery for more drinks (oh dear) and nibbles, then a hop over to the elegant boutique Di Guardo for some beautiful fashion and jewelery bargains and a yummy glass of prosecco!

We'll definitely pop by Di Guardo this stunning venue to swipe up a bargain or two!

Next stop

Graffik London for some mulled wine and a banger whilst listening to the uber cool dj mix some underground tunes to the rhythm of a live artist:  AKA 'Halloween's Hangover Cure'...It might work for some.

One of the many unique art works of Graffik

Over to

East West Gallery for some stunning artworks set in a beautiful venue... relaxing and discussing the current exhibition over a glass of wine will be a much needed chill out before the next and final venue....

supperclub

 

 

The final stop - promising a 'feast for the senses - free entry with cabaret, art clad walls and Londons hippest crowds!

See you at Salon for 7.30pm!!

until then friends.......

WHATS ON NOVEMBERS FIRST WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

To give you a taster of West London’s culture crawl…

We represent to you ‘Akleriah’, the magical performance artists who will lead the public around the First Wednesdays venue’s...chanting myths to you all the way..

ART wise,

·      Salon Contemporary hold a private view of Seren Jones work.

·      SGG Gallery host a Maximilian Wiedemann exhibition, ‘How to make a Billion’ with drinks and nibbles

·      Poems, jazz paintry and refreshments will be waiting for you at Art@42.

·      London Miles gallery are holding an exhibition called ‘Morning Breath’ by Ekundayo & Fernando Chamarelli

 Visit Notting Hill’s DESIGN shows and collections at:

·      Silvia Nayla, Flow and Vessel Gallery. 

·      Special offers at B&T Boutiques and at the magical toy store, R.S.Currie.

 FASHION AND BEAUTY…Treat yourself to:

·      Discounts at Jade Jagger, The Chocolate Elephant, The dispensary and many more!

·      Wine tasting at Mary’s Living & Giving shop for Save the Children

·      Champagne & shopping at DiGuardo and Theory

·      Get a free mini facial or hair treatment at Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa (when you book a hair/spa treatment)!

 HALLOWEEN blues?

·      Rock Wolf & Badger’s Halloween party

·      Join Graffik’s Halloween hangover with mulled wine and a banger alongside live music and paint!

FOOD, DRINK & DANCE

·      Otto Pizza offer the first UK’s cornmeal crust pizza and free wine!

·      At Bloody French relax with a 3 Course meal and a complimentary bottle of wine at ‘Wine Wednesdays’.

·      The Gate Restaurant, Bar & Club offer 2 for 1 cocktails and The Londsdale, a cocktail, on the house!

·       Free entry to supperclub’s ‘Paris la Nuit’ – Cabaret and live music!

·          Remember to collect First Wednesdays flyer, displayed at all venues for special discounts.

Akleriah in action!

To see all listings go to www.firstwednesdays.co.uk

First Wednesdays have teamed up with My Notting Hill to bring you the best of what West London has to offer. Don't forget to support local businesses - get on mynottinghill.co.uk and vote for your favorite for the Notting Hill Awards!

Octobers First Wednesday hits West London Living

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010

Click on the link below to view the fantastic write up on this months First Wednesday - featured in the notorious West London Living 'Socials'!  Images of the opening night for artist Jacky Tsai at the Salon Contemporary can be viewed...looks like it was a pretty busy preview night!

First Wednesays write up in West London Living

Join us on a tour through the October First Wednesday...It all began down on Westbourne Grove

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010

Octobers First Wednesday kicked off at the Salon Contemporary for the opening of artist Jacky Tsai’s first solo show.  Art lovers piled in to get a glimpse of the stunning artworks and to toast to the Chinese talent. 

After a couple of hours chatting art at the Salon, the Fist Wednesdays crew were feeling peckish, and headed down Westbourne grove to Notting Hills spin on the Euro bistro - Bloody French.  Lucky enough it's Wine Wednesdays every week so a free bottle of red complimented the delicious three course meal perfectly.

A couple of doors down, there's Mary's Living and Giving Shop for Children in Need.  A very chic and funky shop, mixing art, design and fashion.  The walls are decorated with monochrome patterns and the floor is full of individual, quirky pieces to finger through.  A definite stop for Novembers First Wednesday.

The First Wednesday crowd were craving some design - after all, that is what was promised!! Flow Gallery was next, showing a stunning selection of hand crafted design pieces.  

Perfection.

Then on to Ledbury Road for a look through the latest and greatest of one of Londons top fashion stores, Wolf&Badger.  What a stunning collection of clothing.  Stores such as these are dangerous...it's hard to know when to leave!

The FirstWednesdays swarm were in the mood for more art - so headed down to the very cool and innovative Muse, at 269 Portobello Road.  They feasted on the fantstic atmosphere that consisted of sonic soundscapes and art pieces, chatted with the friendly locals and had a few refreshments.  Many wanted to stay put....

A bit futher down the road to Graffik London.  The place was buzzing with artists performing live graffiti art alongside a very cool DJ mixing up a storm.  Passers by were desperate for a peek of what was going on inside the venue...perhaps Graffik needs a bigger place to hold all it's new fans!

Then it was on to Jade Jagger on All Saints Road for an intense fashion fix and to browse the beautifully made items of clothing with 10% discount...not bad!

The venue was also offering refreshments...dangerous for persuasion when surrounded by fantastic clothes!

After a tastey selection of art, music, fashion and design - the First Wednesday crowd were seen at Lonsdale bar for a bit of after party playtime - kicking back with some free cocktails and chatting about the evenings events.

Tastey cocktails along with entertaining bar staff - and an array of fine liquors to choose from!

Exclusive footage of Octobers First Wednesdays at Salon Contemporary! Filmed and produced by www.lornaroach.co.uk, whatsupflo.com & Bobby Cousins.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010

Salon Contemporary team check out Supperclub last night!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010

Salon Contemporary had to find out why Supperclub describes themselves as, "A fiest for all the senses..." and we got our answer when we went!! We were greeted by the lovely Graham and Jeremy (manager), who gave us an overview of what happens there: from chic lounge dining to live dj's to projections/art work...and finishing up with the entertainment of flamboyant singers and dancers! In supperclub...you have to let your inhibitions go and let your creative energy flow!  Supperclub is part of FIRSTWEDNESDAYS so don't miss NOV 3RD when they will povide you with fine dining and cabaret for "Paris la Nuit!" (complimentary admission with First Wednesdays flyer).   

To check the listings for First Wednesdays go to: www.firstwednesdays.co.uk

Salon Contemporary team @ Supperclub

(Athena Anastasiou, Sophia Victoria, Jeremy Warcup (Manager), Carla Nizzola, Sanghee Kim

To view more pics go to:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saloncontemporary/sets/72157625044444477/ 

Exclusive photos of 'First Wednesdays' hip galleries, chic fashion boutiques and many more venues!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

Join West London’s cultural spaces with a series of Art and Design launches, exclusive collaborations, fashion boutiques, hip bars AND music on the first Wednesday of each month!  A night when Notting Hill’s creative spaces get together to promote greater cultural communication and exchanges.  First Wednesdays is GROWING FAST but to give you an idea of the night's magic... You could…

… get your fashion fix at the hip ‘Wolf and Badger’, find inspiration from Britons new Emerging Talent at Salon Contemporary, engage and interact with: sound, video, graffiti @ The Muse and Graffik….and either end your night with a free bottle of wine w/meal @ Bloody French or a free cocktail @ The Lonsdale!!

The options are endless!!

With many of the area’s galleries and design studios keeping their doors open till late, you won’t be stuck for ways to spend your evening!

To view EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS of these First Wednesdays VENUES click here:

   http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstwednesdays/sets/72157625155333968/

To view the listings for 'First Wednesdays' visit: www.firstwednesdays.co.uk

'Wall of fame' @ Graffik

Interactive and sonic @ the Muse