First Friday: Carnival Night @ Wheeler Arts Center and the Shenanigans that followed

I am still trying to get used to the idea of taking pictures at all times so like a very bad blogger, I failed to take any pictures while attending First Friday at Wheeler Arts Center.  I also failed to write down artists' information including names.  Terrible.

The Wheeler Arts Center is such a cool place.  Not only is it aesthetically unique with high loft ceilings, exposed brick and industrial piping, it also houses an eclectic blend of tenants.  There is such a communal feeling and everyone is so warm and inviting.  The event was much more organized than the previous time I went.  Live DJs played music that could be heard throughout the building.  There were several open studios including my buddy Ben.  His unit was open to the public to introduce those who entered to indy Planet.  There were various mixed medias on display (and on sale) including lots of intriguing wall art, furniture , custom baby clothes designer even voodoo dolls.  To keep with the theme there were carnival style games, finger foods like popcorn and corn dogs.  One unit even offered fondue.  Just being there brings out your inner artist.  Hopefully people will post pics from the event and I will add them later.

After the event died down, we all decided to venture across the street to The Brass Ring (click here to read a previous post I wrote about how much I love that place).  We ordered a round of drinks and food.  I got the pork potstickers that I had been craving for months.  They steam them perfectly and serve a spicy ponzu sauce.  I also took a few bites of Ben and Kelly's Cajun Pizza.  Muh noshed on some enormous potato skins.  I enjoyed a extra dirty martini to wash down all the yummy goodness.



Kelly and Ben

Muh chowing down

I didn't want to call it a night so I went to Taps and Dolls, near Union Station, with Muh and John.  It was my first time there and it was pretty lively when we arrived.  DJ Topspeed was spinning.  He's an old schooler who I've enjoyed for over a decade.  We entertained ourselves on the dance floor while slamming a couple rounds of jager bombs (bad idea). 

DJ Top Speed (right)

Muh being Muh and John and some poor girl

I was totally exhausted by the time we left.  All and all, super successful night out with good peeps.  That's why I'm home in bed on a Saturday night