Live music, art, food, a fun run and other entertaining activities will abound at the seventh annual North Gate Fest tonight.
The event, organized by the North Gate Merchants Association and located on West Chimes Street, will begin at 6 p.m. with a musical performance from Caddywhompus, followed by local bands e.company and Prom Date.
“We always try to get local, upbeat and energetic bands for the festival,” said Clarke Cadzow, member of the Merchants Association and owner of Highland Coffees.
Food and refreshments will be provided by Louie’s Café, Reginelli’s Pizzeria and Chinese Combo King, among others.
 
Local art will be on display and for sale, and the November installation of Stabbed in the Art, a monthly art show featuring locals’ work, will also take place at the festival.
A 3.1-mile fun run beginning at Inga’s Subs & Salads and running through the University campus will start at 6 p.m. Runners can register for $20 in front of Storyville starting at 4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to race category winners. A portion of the proceeds from the run will go to the Forever LSU campaign.
“It’s a cool end to a run,” Cadzow said. “There are plenty of drinks, food and music to get them.”
 
 
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