Artist Dave Rothstein fondly remembered as ‘everyone’s best friend’ at ‘Day of Dave’ events

Internationally-acclaimed artist Dave Rothstein, who died unexpectedly last November, made everyone feel like his best friend — a sentiment echoed by the hundreds of people who showed up for “Day of Dave” memorial events on Saturday throughout the city.

In his 57 years, Rothstein built a multifaceted legacy as a sculptor of snow and hay, a photographer, a printmaker and an illustrator, as well as a lawyer and conservationist. But what stood out most was his ability to bring people together, both through his collaborations with other artists, in the workplace and in lifelong friendships he made everywhere he went. . .