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The Looff: East Providence Arts Festival Coming August 11th

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The East Providence Arts Council is proud to announce the return of The Looff – East Providence Arts Festival on August 11th from 11am to 6pm at Crescent Park located in the Riverside section of East Providence. This will be the 4th year this award-winning festival dubbed a “whirlwind of art, music and life” will take place.
Dozens of artists are scheduled to be set up along the scenic waterfront across from the historic Looff Carousel, featuring a variety of goods such as painting, photography, sculpture, fiber art, and jewerly. The fesitval will also include a “Writer’s Row” made up of nearly 30 local authors set up to talk about and sell their publications.
In addition to the artists and authors, there will be a variety of live entertainment provided thoughout the day.
Performers on the main stage include:
The Mohawks Community Theater Group
Scarlett
The Supermags
And The Driftwoods, a Beach Boys tribute band
Also appearing are Holly and The Sacred Flame dance troop, Marvelous Marvin's "Circus Arts Workshop", Storyteller Marc Kohler, and a special surprise appearance by the Big Nazo strolling performers.

Food trucks on hand will include Haven Brothers, Friskie Fries, and Binge BBQ.
This family-friendly event has something for all ages and is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs in order to sit and enjoy the live music.
Parking will be available along Bullocks Point Avenue and at the former Oldaham Elementary School where a shuttlebus will be transporting patrons back and forth free of charge starting at noon. Handicap Parking will be in the lot at the top of the park across from the carousel.


What: “The Looff” : East Providence Art Festival, presented by the East Providence Arts Council
Cost: Free to attend
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Rain Date August 12)
Where: Crescent Park, Riverside, RI
Who: Family-friendly
Details: www.eastprovidencearts.org

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