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Women in the Arts festival turns 25

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The 25th annual Women in the Arts Festival honors women in the region who are artists, musicians, and poets. The festival takes place this weekend at Edgewood United Church in East Lansing.

WITA is a volunteer organization. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for women artists to show their work and have a place and opportunity to perform, and that is what we do,” said Diane Wilson, chairwoman of the organizing committee.

WITA includes an artists’ market, featuring over 30 booths of art created and inspired by women. The market runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

During the day on Saturday, performances range from a lesbian oral history to poetry and music.

Evening concerts wrap up the festival both nights in Edgewood United Church’s sanctuary. Friday’s performers include C.A.T., a fusion of three Michigan-based musicians. Spoken-word artist Allie Merrick will follow the musicians’ set.

The Saturday night concert features singer-songwriter Pamela Means and the Lansing-based women’s folk-rock group Sometimes Y. Silent auctions will be held before the evening concerts Friday and Saturday.

Two workshops will be offered Saturday.

At 1 p.m., Rosanna Barberio, owner of Old Town Pilates, will teach a class for beginners to introduce the art of pilates.

"Are You Waiting For Your Life to Start?," the 3 p.m. workshop taught by Heather Spotts, delves into the idea of living life to its fullest at the present moment.

Women in the Arts Festival

5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing $25 day pass; $15 Friday or Saturday evening pass; $3 Saturday artists’ market only www.witafestival.com

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