FireFish 2021 — A Festival Re-Imagined continues Sept. 11

FireFish 2021 — A Festival Re-Imagined continues Sept. 11, in downtown Lorain.

Organizers are inviting residents to join them on a guided tour or explore on your own with “Arts in the City” map, according to a news release.

The guided tour will start at 2 p.m. at “The Bank” at 383 Broadway, where you can grab a drink and head out on your own.

Learn about new art sites and public art in downtown Lorain and the artists and creative entrepreneurs changing the face of the city, according to the release.

Stops on the tour include many of the murals popping up in downtown Lorain: the “Broadway in Bloom” FireFish mural designed by Ryan Craycraft, the “Welcome to Lorain mural by Mike Sekletar in the Speak of the Devil Alley, the “Juice Me” mural inside the Juice Me Bar by Laurel Herbold and the crazy quilt of murals at the rear of the Lorain Arts Council, where you can stop inside to see the “Start w/Art” program art facilitated by Jeff Pye.

Stop by Dodie’s Dockside to view the art of Lila Rose Kole in Dodie’s Dockside,

Broadway Mary’s to enjoy “Street Speaks with Spark Lounge or the Lorain Public Library System Main Branch for a coloring project.

Head north to the river to the FireFish burn site to watch the construction of the FireFish by artist Daniel McNamara, and just across the river, where you can watch the painting of the “Waterfront Blooms” mural by Carida Cira Diaz while you experience the pollinator and community garden by Joshua Biber.

The James Levin FireFish Festival Finale takes place from 4-11 p.m., Sept. 18.

FireFish 2021 will culminate in a ritual processional and “Burning of the Fish,” on the west bank of the Black River across from Lorain City Hall, followed by an after-party featuring the Sammy DeLeon Band.

Additional performances, art installations, art vendors and familyfriendly activities will take place on the sidewalks and outdoor spaces throughout downtown Lorain and at the Lorain County Community College’s City Center campus.