Downtown Beats continues Thursday night!


Catch local indie rockers Carinae with openers Spirit Ghost this Thursday in Kendrick Park in downtown Amherst. Bring a blanket, grab dinner to go from a local restaurant and enjoy two great local bands, totally FREE, rain or shine! Rain location is the Pacific Lodge, 99 Main Street between the Black Sheep and Police Station. Brought to you by the Amherst BID and 93.9 The River.

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