Ice Fest L-A boasts expanded line-up
L-A Arts will present its 4th annual community celebration of winter in Maine, Ice Festival L-A 2016, from Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21. This three-day event, featuring food from a collection of L-A’s best restaurants, ice bars, an expanded line-up of live entertainment and professionally crafted ice sculptures, and more, will take place in the Bates Mill Courtyard and Atrium at 150 Mill Street (beside DaVinci’s Eatery) in Lewiston. Friday and Saturday are ages 21+ events, while Sunday is an all-ages Family Day with reduced price admission and free entry for those under 18. The three-day event schedule is listed below. To buy tickets, call 782-7228 or see laarts.org.
VIP Night. Friday, February 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. (ages 21+ only). VIP ticket holders will have first access to the event, including professionally crafted free-form ice sculptures and ice bars, live performances by Three Point Jazz, Skosh, and Tumbling Bones, food from Lewiston-Auburn’s top restaurants, live sculpture demonstrations, a gallery of work by featured local artists, and a silent auction of art works and specialty items from L-A businesses. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (if available).
General Admission Night. Saturday, February 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. (ages 21+ only). General admission ticket holders will enjoy professionally crafted free-form ice sculptures and ice bars, great food from L-A restaurants, and a live performance by last year’s Festival hit Primo Cubano. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door (if available).
Family Day. Sunday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. In addition to ice sculptures, those attending Family Day will enjoy a live acoustic set by Amy Allen of Amy & the Engine, a live performance by Off the Wall Juggling, a variety of outdoor games and activities, and hot chocolate and wintery treats from L-A restaurants. Tickets for adults are $2.50 in advance or $5 at the door. Those 17 and under enter free of charge.