A DOCUMENTARY

The First 4 Years of First Friday:A Documentary examining the people and economic forces that created this monthly phenomenon. The premier screening took place on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 7 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

First Friday has revitalized one urban neighborhood and has provided a cultural and artistic heart to the Entertainment Capitol of the World.  The documentary, directed by Marlene J. Adrian and produced by Women of Diversity Productions, Inc., includes interviews of local artists, gallery and restaurant owners, retailers, civic leaders, performers, vendors, sponsors, founders and others involved with First Friday.  It explores the evolution of this event and the people and forces that prepared the way and peers into the possibilities for surrounding area.

Marlene J. Adrian states that this "art festival began with only 200 attendees and now exceeds 10,000.  This event has impacted not only the businesses and people residing in that neighborhood, but the city of Las Vegas itself.  This organic movement and its overflow needed to be documented for the benefit of all Las Vegans." The final DVD will be made available to local cable channels and other organizations.  This documentary was funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

After the final editing is done, the documentary will be shown to the public. Watch for the openings sometime in June.

For More Information Contact:
Dr. Marlene J. Adrian, President,
Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.
702.655.2146

100 YEARS OF INFLUENCE
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SHAPING THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS
OF LAS VEGAS

Women of Diversity Productions goes to Carson City

100 Years of Influence: The Role of Women in Shaping the First Hundred Years of Las Vegas produced by Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.was exhibited January 17 through March 28, the Joseph Anderson Art Gallery at the State Library and Archives in Carson City. The exhibition consists of a WALL OF WOMEN, graphic histories of 23 women’s organizations, continuous showings of video interviews of selected women on THE WALL, the Women of Diversity Triad Tower and award winning art from Essential Dimensions, a juried art exhibit. The exhibit was funded in part by grants from the Nevada Humanities, Las Vegas Centennial Commission, the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

During the months of April and May, 2007 the WALL was displayed at CCSN in Boulder City.

In April of 2008 it was displayes at the Jean Neidich Women's Center at UNLV for Women;s History Month.

Click Here For A Few Images From The Wall

PERSIAN WOMEN LIVING IN LAS VEGAS.

HURRICANE FLORENCE , the documentary on Florence McClure is completed. There will be a showing sometime soon.

Gift of documentaries in libraries. Public is invited to check out the publications and productions donated to the libraries by Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.

TRIAD TOWER is available for sale. $12,500

Standing over six feet and encompassing a three-foot triangular area this architectural ceramics piece will be a permanent enhancement to a home, office or landscape. Cost is $12,500. Contact the lead artist at 702.372.3755 or duarte_denise@cox.net or Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. President Marlene Adrian at 702.655.2146