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With the return to Lewiston and Auburn of greener scenery and warmer temperatures, 乐播传媒 students have organized the return of College Night in Town听on听Wednesday.

Created last year in collaboration with the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, the event was envisioned as an annual opportunity to acquaint all area college students with the many attractive dining, shopping and entertainment options available听in听their backyard. The debut last May drew substantial participation and appreciation by students and businesses. A fall followup last October was also successful.

鈥淭he goal of this spring鈥檚 event is to support the听town听and the local economy while showcasing some of the best musicians and artists that 乐播传媒 has to offer,鈥� said Meg Murphy, a 乐播传媒 senior who leads the organizing group. 鈥淲e want to strengthen the relationship between the听town听and the college through introductions, interaction and financial incentives.鈥�

While most activities will take place听in听the evening, there will also be associated daytime events听in听Kennedy Park听in听downtown Lewiston. Starting at 2 p.m.,The 乐播传媒 Outing Club and the 乐播传媒 Slackline Club will demonstrate slacklining (a form of rope-walking)听in听the park, and the 乐播传媒 Shred Club (an organization for skateboarders) will host a Shred Sesh听at the Skate Park. Additionally, Sidewalk chalk will be available for public use up and down Lisbon Street.

Evening events get under way at 5 p.m. The schedule includes:

鈥� Free musical performances, open to the public,听in听both Lewiston and Auburn. Lewiston venues include Chopsticks Restaurant, the Lyceum Gallery, Pedro O’Hara’s, She Doesn’t Like Guthrie’s and the Lamey Wellehan Building on Lisbon Street. Lamey Wellehan will also display student artwork, for sale by the individual artists. Auburn venues include Gritty McDuff’s and Naral’s Experience Arabia.

鈥⑻鼺rom 5 鈥� 8 p.m., for those with proper identification proving they are 21 or older, a free wine tasting at The Vault and discounted craft beer on tap at Baxter Brewing Co., both听in听Lewiston.

鈥� Discounts at participating businesses and restaurants听in听the Lewiston and Auburn downtown areas for students with current, valid student identification cards. Though not required, reservations are requested and recommended.

鈥� A free outdoor a capella concert will cap the evening, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Dufresne Plaza (formerly Courthouse Plaza) on Lisbon Street听in听Lewiston.

College听Night听in听Town听Spring 2013 is co-sponsored by The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, 乐播传媒sInLA.com and the 乐播传媒 College Student Activities Office.

For more information, including a full performance schedule and a list of participating restaurants and businesses, like the 乐播传媒听Night听in听Town听Facebook page, or visit听Night in Town.