Wonder Fair
Cider Gallery Housed in a renovated cider distillery with exposed brick, hardwood floors and original wooden beams, the gallery welcomes artists to show, guests to appreciate, and parties to celebrate in the open space for weddings, receptions or graduations. cidergallery.com
art to eat Be sure to include some time for culinary masterpieces. Wheatfields Bakery Cafe features pastries that qualify as works of art. Other exquisite treats, such as a Goat Cheese Danish, await at The Roost. wheatfieldsbakery.com 920mass.com
Van Go While traipsing through town, see how many vibrant, multicolored benches you can spot throughout the community. These painted masterpieces are creations from the young painters of Van Go— an arts-based social service agency whose gallery in East Lawrence offers art that travels. www.van-go.org
Halcyon House Rest up in beautiful surroundings at this bed and breakfast just a short jaunt away from Downtown art venues.
Wonders can certainly be found at the top of a narrow staircase on Massachusetts Street where this art gallery, shop and screen-printing studio sits. Make sure to check out the special monthly exhibit in the back room. wonderfair.com
Free State Festival Dive into a five-day festival jampacked with live music, local eats, independent film showings, interactive digital art and mindexpanding lectures. Whatever your interest, this summer festival around the city’s East 9th Street Arts District will challenge and delight. freestatefest. org
Final Fridays More than 35 venues open monthly for an art tour through Downtown Lawrence and the East 9th Street Arts District. Enjoy free music, food and conversation with the artists as you scope out handmade jewelry, paintings, prints and other creative works available for purchase. finalfridayslawrence. wordpress.com
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