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Art Walk Continues Tonight

Wet weather dampened the first night of Art Walk, but tonight's weather should be just right for the downtown event.

The 3rd annual Hampton Arts Network Art Walk 2012 kicked off Thursday night in downtown Hampton. 

Residents braved the rain to hop from one business to the next to view the various works on display.

Watercolorist Richard Doyle of Hampton painted at a table inside Twinkle Toes, while photographer Anna Bartell of Exeter showed off her wares at Tobey & Merrill Insurance.

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This was the first year that Tobey & Merrill participated in the event, according to Dean Merrill.

"They've done a lot of work," he said. "And it's another community event downtown, which is great."

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In addition to the displays in downtown businesses, there was art on display at the gazebo in Depot Square. One of the highlights was the Edible Art Contest, featuring entrants like the "Catcher in the Rye," a catcher's mitt made out of Rye bread.

Art Walk 2012 continues today, from 4 to 7 p.m., rain or shine.

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