AUBURN — On Friday, July 9, Club Texas and bands Ascent To Power of South Paris and Spawn of Man of Lewiston will host the first local Music and Art Festival.

Other featured bands include Ruin and Whitcomb, both of Portland, and Me on Labor Day Records, along with legendary New Hampshire and Massachusetts metal icons C.S.D.O.

A disc jockey will be on the pub side of the club, playing dance music. In addition, several local art businesses will set up tables. They include Professional Piercers of Maine, Artistic Creations Tattoos, Studio II Tattoos and Piercings, Captive Elements Art House, Pantera Byron and Cascia Healing and Wellness.

This 21+ event will begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.