La Retama Park is the focal point of ArtWalk. This is where you can obtain free information and maps, and purchase ArtWalk T-Shirts for a bargain $10. It is also where the tram and RTA Express connect and where the prize draw takes place.

• The fun starts at 5:30pm with music this month by "Get Off The Lawn!" Bluegrass band who will play until 8:30pm  
• As usual there will be a selection of arts and crafts vendors open for business from 5:30pm until 9pm including a food vendor.  
• Maps and flyers are available from the DMD booth, ArtWalk volunteers (wearing orange T-shirts), ArtWalk Ambassadors riding Segways and wearing orange polo shirts,  Parking Control Officers on their electric carts, and on the RTA ArtWalk Express. The DTown Tram will also have a supply of maps  and an on board Ambassador and of course, HOBO will be there providing their usual brand of Honkadelic entertainment.  
• The Prize Draw will take place at 8:45pm and April prizes can be viewed by clicking HERE  

• Art Center of Corpus Christi
  Featuring  performances by Celtic Flair at 6pm and 8:30pm and filling in between these spots will be Lili and Steffen Banta, singer and magician.  
• Barry Brown Clay Studio
  The Clay Studio will have their Mud and Merriment open house featuring people hand building, wheel throwing and general studio activities.   
• Desiree's By The Bay
  Desiree will be open to the public as usual on the Friday night providing dinner service and participating as an ArtWalk venue.

Galleries:   

• AllGood/Nueces Gallery
  Featuring the art of Anthony DeLeon: Oil, Watertcolor, Acrylics    
• Choke Gallery  
• Expression Gallery  
• Honey Bee Hams (The Clower Company) window display
  Featuring art by various local artists.     
• K Space Contemporary & Hot Spot Gallery
  Featuring in the main gallery: "Fear & Loathing, works of art by Sonya Berg, Rosemary Cantu, Jorge Javier Lopez, & Justin Varner. In the Gift Gallery: Art Star; new work by Jennifer Arnold and in The Hot Spot Gallery (third floor) "INDELIBLE" - the artists of Electra Art $ Axis Tattoo. 
• Mulligan's Pub window display
  Featuring work by local artists and music by Robert Stoner
• Produce Gallery & Shop
  The featured show in the gallery is "Monochrome" by artist Dose2 and the shop will be open and offering 25% off stock items on ArtWalk night.  

Shops: 

• Axis Tattoo
  Featuring jewelry by Marcie, art by Electra Art artists , snacks , and music by Kurt Grein    
• Business Interiors of Texas
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in Apr) and is open for business Mon through Fri from 8:30am 'til 5:30pm.
  Features artwork by Dinah Bowman  
• Chic to Chic Furniture
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in Apr)and is open for business Tues through Fri from 10am until 2pm and new this month Saturday 10am to 4pm or by appointment. Features artwork by David L Phillips.  
• Glassworx Downtown    
• Peace of Mind Massage Therapy & Natural Healing  
• Tease Salon
  The salon has been very busy this month and so we will be taking ArtWalk night off. Come back and see us next Month.  

• The Yachting Center of Corpus Christi
  Featuring Friday night music at Tavern on the Bay and lots of interesting arty items in Cathy's Boutique and Gift Shop

• Corpus Christi Downtown Karate    
• Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront 
  Featuring South Western Art Watercolor works by artist Filberto Chapa in the Downtown Coffee Shop (Hotel Lobby) and The Atrium.
  There will be an after party at Cassidy's Irish Pub. 
• Law Offices of Scott Ellison
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis.(not in Apr)  
• Nueces Lofts
  See Nueces Gallery at 311 Peoples.  
• SegCity Corpus Christi
  SegCity is a sponsor of ArtWalk and you can see our machines zipping about the streets of Downtown each First Friday with ArtWalk Ambassadors on board distributing maps and information.
  Wildlife and landscape photographs by Mark Locke available for sale during office hours and at La Retama Park on ArtWalk   

• Executive Surf Club
  Featuring music by Cruise Control    
• House of Rock
  Featuring art by Coastal Bend Artists. The artists will display for show and sale throughout the evening and there will be an after party starting at 9:30pm. To get in to the party free visit House of Rock during ArtWalk and pick up your complimentary ticket. 
•  The Ritz Theatre
  Tour this historic theatre and find out how YOU could help restore it to its' former glory. 

All these venues will offer "ArtWalk Specials or Discounts". Just show them the coupon attached to this newsletter to qualify.

Many of the businesses also participate as ArtWalk venues - see each months' flyer for details: 

• Agua Java
• Aria
• Bourbon Street
• Cassidy's Irish Pub
  After party starting at 9:30 
• Desiree's by the Bay
• Downtown Sushibar
• Dr Rockit's Blues Bar
• Executive Surf Club
• Flanagan's Bar
• La Bahia Restaurant
• Lizardos Sub & Pub
• Morgan's Sports Bar & Grill
  ArtWalkers are always welcome to use the facilities, grab a beer, or have a snack. Happy hour drink specials and $3.00 appetizers till 9:00 pm. 
• Mulligan's Pub
• Ophraka's 429 Asian Bistro
• Tango Tea Room
• WaterStreet Oyster Bar
• WaterStreet Seafood Company  

• The Art Museum of South Texas - St. Nick
  The 86-minute film features the story of a brother and sister on the run as a bitter Texas winter sets in.  The film is part of the South Texas Cinémathèque Independent Film Series, a cooperative effort between TAMU-CC and the Art Museum.  A discussion and Q/A period with director David Lowery follows the film screening.  
• There is no charge to attend and the RTA ArtWalk Express will be including the museum in its' route between 6:30pm and 9pm.