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Arts & Life

First Friday Highlights All Things Local

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Rachel Otwell

Published October 3, 2014 at 12:31 PM CDT

First Friday is an event hosted by the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. It's from 5 to 8 pm (10/3) and will focus on local food, beer, entertainment, arts & crafts. The event is an attempt of the museum to draw in a crowd it might usually miss - young professionals. Families and children are also invited, and it's free to get in. Jennifer Snopko is with the museum and joined us for this interview about it:

CLICK HERE for more info about events at the museum.