Third Thursday is a time to celebrate the arts in Derby. Enjoy live music, artist exhibits, 
adult beverages, food truck fare and more. This is a free event sponsored by the City of Derby and the Derby Public Library for all to enjoy.

2022 Dates

Thursday, August 18

• Activities at Warren Riverview Park, 321 W. Market St., 6-9 p.m.
  • Rita Tillison with HeART for God, LLC, is the featured artist. Proceeds from the sales of her artwork will go to a community in Uganda, Africa. 
  • Live musicians include Derby’s own J. Michael Terrell from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Lisa Hittle Jazz Trio from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Food and drink vendors include Addie M’s Ice Cream, Cheezepanzee, Hot to Trot Gourmet Hot Dogs, Shaken or Stirred Bartending.
  • A small selection of vendors from the Kansas Grown Farmers Market. 

• Activities at the Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove, 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Kayann Ausherman is the featured artist at the Gathering Space Gallery. An artist reception will be held from 
    6-7:30 p.m. in her honor.  
  • Live music will be provided by Mike and Michelle Roesch with On Tap from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • The library will be open until 8:30 p.m. to view art. 
    
    

Thursday, September 15, 6-9 p.m.
Madison Avenue Central Park 

• Enjoy music in the amphitheater, drinks in the Fireside Patio, and artist exhibits on the Event Lawn. 
  • Artists: Zach Arroyo (blown glass), Phyllis Provost-Saas (paintings), Bill Fales (nature photography)
  • Food Truck: Food Stuffers Food Wagon, Taters N Toppings
  • Musicians: Seth Girton (cellist), and Joel Lewis jazz duo
  • Beverages: Grace Hill Winery
  • The Derby Public Library/Derby Arts Council will provide a dinosaur-themed craft for the kids. 

Thursday, October 20, 6-9 p.m.
Madison Avenue Central Park 

• Enjoy music in the amphitheater, drinks in the Fireside Patio, and artist exhibits on the Event Lawn. More info to come.