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Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown’s creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array of arts businesses, each one buzzing with something special.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a captivating new exhibition, vibrant live music, hands-on workshops, or live demos, there\u2019s always something fun waiting for you. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit your old favorites and discover new treasures! Join us and make this First Friday unforgettable!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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