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Back Yard Bash
AUGUST 12th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE FROM AUGUST 12th EVENT

Michiko Imai

The inaugural Arts After Hours event will take place on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Lynn Museum Park, located at 590 Washington Street in Lynn, MA. This back yard bash will celebrate local original art, music, food, and wine and further ignite Downtown Lynn's growing nightlife. Admission for the event is $5 per person and includes museum admission. At 9:00 PM, the event will move to Turbine Wine Bar at 56 Central Square for more festivities and the drawing of the 50/50 raffle prize. Guests must be present to win.

Arts After Hours, sponsored by Ward 5 Councilor Brendan Crighton and Economic Development Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC), is a collaboration between Jocelyn Almy-Testa (The Little Gallery Under the Stairs), Corey Jackson (DowntownLynn.com) and Seth Albaum (Lynnhappens.com).

Daniel Arcand

The event will feature a for-sale art display by local artists Daniel Arcand (painter), Brian Donnelly (pencil drawing), Michiko Imai (master Japanese calligrapher), Sean Lobdell (painter), and Brian McDermott (photographer).

Juan Gonzales, executive chef of Fernando's, will be on hand serving up the most delicious hors d'oeuvres. They will cost $5 each and the menu will include The Maya's Miniature Enchiladas, Baby “Chuchitos,” and a vegetarian option. Turbine Wine Bar will offer wine and beer starting at $5 each, and the event staff will provide non-alcoholic beverages for $1 each.

Sean Lobdell

Musicians scheduled to perform include the Mirror Neurons and a musical trio comprised of Dave Simmons, Brian Donnelly, and Steve Peabody. In addition, a unique North Shore-based fire performance group called Spiral Glyphics will share their visually stunning talents.

There is parking available along Union, Washington and several of the side streets in the area. The MBTA garage is located diagonally across from the Museum on Union Street and costs $4.

Arts After Hours event will take place on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Lynn Museum Park, located at 590 Washington Street in Lynn, MA. Admission is $5 per person and includes museum admission. At 9:00 PM, the event will move to Turbine Wine Bar at 56 Central Square for more festivities and the drawing of the 50/50 raffle prize. Guests must be present to win.