Spanish guitar player Giorgio at P.E. Lofts in front of signs scrapped by the recent completed remodeling of Cole’s French Dip. Once on display, however, some of the signs were seen in a different light and will find a place in the former buffet house.

The pet-themed Bailey Gallery at Pussy and Pooch expanded to showcase domestic bovines by Cynthia Colis. "They always look peaceful," says the San Diego based artist.

Pharamaka stellar exhibitions has gallery goers peek at the work, pause, and look some more. For this art walk, the most telling display was the sign over the doors of Pharamaka asking for donations so they can continue in 2009.

Gallery goers entering the Los Angeles Center of Digital Arts were greeted by the lead print for Robert Mack’s “The Bed Series.” Mack’s Artists and friends were wrapped in sheer fabric, and shot on his bed. As the promo says: “Where Cristo wraps

Outside Polyester, the indie bookstore that houses the vintage photography focused Todd Browning Gallery, “Bye Bye Birdie” was projected. The show started without sound, but technical issues were resolved as the night went on.

Instead of just walking around galleries, some new downtown residents opted to be makeshift performance art. Called "1,000 pennies," a bell was rung with each donation. With the help of a few dollar bills, they went above the goal. Proceeds will be donat

Music filled the corner of 6th and Spring as DJ's in the window adjacent to Crack Gallery played on. Across the street, the competing sounds were a group singing Christmas Carols. The DJ won this round despite the caroling of Ginny Marie Case.

FIDM Alum Polthakom “Joe” Viboonviiriyawong shows off his semi-precious metal designed butterfly. FIDM is growing as an Art Walk participant and also hosted works from Zero One Gallery.