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The newest destination for your summer art walks: Equal Measure Arts presents First Fridays at the Cloister Garden & Sanctuary of Williston-Immanuel United Church. Join us for pop-up musical events in the Cloister Garden featuring special performances by local artists. Light fare and refreshments will be available. Williston-Immanuel United Church, an open and affirming faith community, also offers their Sanctuary for meditation and spiritual reflection. Sliding scale donations of $5-$20 will be shared between the musical artists, WIUC, and EMA as a token of gratitude and to help facilitate future events. This is a sober-friendly event. All ages welcome!

This month's First Friday music event will feature Jennifer Talon, Kai Luc, and Francis Costin. 

Jennifer Talon is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter based in Moultonborough, NH. Drawing on indie, pop, and alternative influences, she has developed a discerning ear for production, applying her skills on guitar, violin, and piano to compose original songs. After earning opportunities through open mics and songwriting competitions, she has been steadily building a following with captivating live performances across New England. Jennifer recently completed her debut single, Fairweather Friend, recorded at Monaco Studios with support from Equal Measure Arts, and is currently working on her debut EP.

Kai Luc is a singer-songwriter and guitarist currently studying at Berklee College of Music. A graduate of Portland High School and PATHS, Kai’s music blends thoughtful songwriting with expressive guitar work influenced by Midwest emo and contemporary R&B. Before leaving for college in Boston, Kai recorded their debut EP at Monaco Studios and quickly became a familiar face on Southern Maine stages through EMA-supported performances at All Roads Music Festival, [the square], and as an opener for Kimya Dawson.

Francis Costin is a Portland-based pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and music educator known for his thoughtful playing and wide-ranging musical curiosity. A graduate of Portland High School, Francis performs in a variety of contexts while sharing his love of music through private piano instruction. He is also the founder (and sole faculty member!) of the renowned "Costin Academy of Music" and a valued volunteer at [the square], where he regularly supports educational programming and community events."


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