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`A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald` photo courtesy of the Lewiston Council on the Arts.
"A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald" photo courtesy of the Lewiston Council on the Arts.

LCA presents 'A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald'

Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:25 pm

At 10 minutes after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, the 11th annual “A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald” will take place at the Brickyard Brewing Company, 436 Center St., Lewiston. Admission is $10 for the general public, or free for LCA members.

Hosted by artist and Edmund Fitzgerald enthusiast Tom Asklar, the event will commemorate the 49th anniversary of the American Great Lakes freighter that sank in a Lake Superior storm on Nov. 10, 1975, resulting in the loss of the entire crew of 29.

The program will include a brief presentation explaining the ship’s history, the timeline of the tragedy, and theories of its demise; and a tolling of the bell honoring each of the crew members.

Guests can purchase an optional BBC buffet for $20.

Proceeds benefit Lewiston Council on the Arts.

The Mighty Fitz 5K Race

The Mighty Fitz 5K Race will follow, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 9, starting at the Brickyard Pub & BBQ, 432 Center St. For route information, or to register, visit www.racemanagementsolutions.com.

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