1st Saturday, March 3rd, "Emerald Hills"

FOOD, FUN and fabulous art. Every 1st SATURDAY, the artists, restaurants and merchants of Three Rivers, California, open their doors and invite you to join in a town-wide celebration from 11 to 5 o’clock. You can pick up a map and schedule at Nadi's Art Gallery – the flier shows all participating venues, art to see, locations and times for special events. Anne Lang's Emporium serves a great breakfast sandwich, so you might grab a bite first, or try Antoinette’s Coffee and Goodies to start your day. Later on taste the amazing fare at Sierra Subs and Salads. They all offer discounts for 1st Saturday.

THERE ARE several galleries to see. Nadi Spencer has a colorful studio and gallery – showing watercolor and acrylic original paintings, along with prints, cards and gift items. And she serves one of her “Recipe Greeting Cards" each month just for you to try. The Art Co-op features 12 artists, and offers jewelry, masks, print-making, pottery, paintings, and more. Colors Art Gallery highlights whimsical furniture and oil paintings by owner Wendy McKellar, along with weaving, jewelry, quilts, pottery and metal art from 20 local artists.

A DIFFERENT theme each month flavors the paintings, decorations and edible treats. You might find egg rolls, bird soup, dollar bills in red envelopes, and a dragon dance  for Chinese New Year. We host a trike and bike decorating contest for National Bike Month in May. This month we are celebrating ”Emerald Hills”, as the colors change with spring approaching.

IN ADDITION to shops and galleries, some artists open their studios for the day, a rare chance to see how the creative mind works and lives. Nikki  Crain demonstrates her weaving, while Shirley Keller explains her “Ink Quilts” and rusty art.  

EVERY MONTH is different – the best way to keep informed is to visit the website. It is up-dated monthly. If you are an artist and would like to show your work at the event, the cost is only $7 to participate and the deadline to enter is always the Friday 2 weeks before 1st Saturday.