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Fine Arts Center: Rhythm by the Rails drew about 800 people; organizers thank town and county sponsors
Summary
Brandon Phillips said Rhythm by the Rails attendance rose to about 800 (a ~25% increase) and that the event cost roughly $8,000–$9,000; organizers credited town and county sponsorship and previewed an August 8, 2026 date for next year.
Brandon Phillips (speaker 11), executive director of the Fine Arts Center, told the council the Rhythm by the Rails event drew roughly 800 attendees, a nearly 25% increase over the prior year, and included artist demonstrations, three headline bands, youth crafts and a community canvas now displayed in the art-center window.
Organizers and the Fine Arts Center president thanked the town and county for sponsorship and credited staff assistance with planning and event logistics. A presenter said the event costs averaged between $8,000 and $9,000 for security, sound and bands, and that increased attendance included visitors from around the county and beyond.
Phillips announced the next Rhythm by the Rails date as August 8, 2026, and said the Fine Arts Center will continue partnering with the town to grow the event and public programming.
Councilors offered public praise for the event and for Phillips's work on raising the center's profile through social media and membership outreach.
