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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Paint & Plant
DESCRIPTION:We provide the flower pot and paint\, you create a beautiful home for your plants! We will have plants available for a small fee or give one of your own plants a new home. Open to all ages. Refreshments available for a donation.
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Music is back at the Octagon this summer! Join us on the patio\, on the west side of the Octagon\, from 5:30-8:00 PM on Thursday\, July 16 for an evening of great music. Local artists Jen McClung\, Avery Opperman and Ben Schrag will perform. This is a free event for all ages. Drinks will be available for a donation.
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon is holding its second annual poetry slam! Last year brought creative writers and lyricists and we are excited to see who participates this year! Come hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event will begin at 5:30 and poets will take the stage at 6:00. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link:  Poet Registration.  However\, we will allow same-day sign up at the event. We hope you’ll join us and support the poets who are participating.
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin
DESCRIPTION:Music Walk is back for another year and we are thrilled to have Foxpin back with us. Join us on the patio for great music\, a place to sit and relax and refreshments for a donation. This all-ages event is a part of the downtown event that showcases musicians from central Iowa. We hope you will stop by!
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SUMMARY:55th Annual Octagon Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon Art Festival takes place the fourth Sunday of September along Main Street in downtown Ames\, IA. The festival is held outdoors on pavement\, RAIN OR SHINE. Visual arts\, children’s art area\, food vendors and performing arts form the foundation of the Octagon Art Festival. Approximately 10\,000 people attend the festival.
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