Head downtown for live arts experiences in more than a dozen locations during Art Walk L/A from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26.
Three Point Jazz will perform at 5 p.m. in Dufresne Plaza. In the event of rain, this performance will move to Callahan Hall in the Lewiston Public Library located at 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston.
After the art walk, head to Kennedy Park for the Music in the Park summer concert from 7-9 p.m. featuring Draudiga and Adelyn Bell. In the event of rain, this performance will move to the 1800 Club located at 34 Court St., Auburn.
Arts Downtown
Join the Sketchy Friends from 5-6 pm in Dufresne Plaza for casual figure and portrait drawing. This free event is open to all ages, with no prior drawing experience required. Bring a chair and your favorite drawing materials.
Get your groove on in a salsa dancing class with Danza Latina from 5-6 pm at Museum L-A. No experience needed to try this free class for ages 14 and up.
Other arts happenings
The Studio, 291 Lisbon St. Artists Grayling Cunningham and friends
Munka Studio, 221 Lisbon St. Clean Water
Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Works by Lewiston Middle Schooler Nessa Sammuel
Downtown Handmade, 182 Lisbon St., 2nd floor. Proprietor Sheri Withers Hollenbeck and friends
Kimball Street Studios, 191 Lisbon St. Art Quilts Maine
Obscura Cafe, 108 Lisbon St. J Anthony Fiori live caricature drawings
Museum L-A, 36 Chestnut St., Lewiston Salsa dancing with Danza Latina
To-go food options
Sambusas and Somali tea at Mogadishu Store, 240 Lisbon St.
David-Made Pizza at Forage, 180 Lisbon St.
Blueberry Toasties at Obscura Cafe, 109 Lisbon St.
Spicy Tots at Boba, 97 Lisbon St.
Since 1973, LA Arts, the arts agency for the cities of Lewiston and Auburn Maine, has pursued a mission to engage and inspire a vibrant community through arts and culture. The agency works with governments, businesses, schools and local arts and cultural organizations to create opportunities for community members across the generations to experience, learn, and participate in the arts. LA Arts organizes arts programs and initiatives, supports the work of local artists and arts organizations, and highlights the essential role the arts play in shaping an economically vital, socially integrated, and forward-looking future for its community. Learn more at www.laarts.org.
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