Celebrate the 25th annual Autumn Crafts Festival

Hurrah! It’s the 25th annual Autumn Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center on Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12.

Stop by Lincoln Center and enjoy more than 250 master artisans from every region of the United States displaying more than 25,000 fine craft objects including works in porcelain; molded and dyed leather; precious jewelry; blown, stained and fused glass; fine art; sculpture; painting and photography; handcrafted designer fashions in silk, wool and other natural fibers; contemporary and traditional home furnishings and more from 39 states, as well as craft displays from Australia and Israel.

There will also be crafts demonstrations, refreshments (dessert crepes, cappuccino, lobster rolls, and more), and entertainment, including classically trained violinist Leonard Khmel performing from a repertoire including Grieg, Mozart and Beethoven. For the kids, The Big Apple Circus will be on hand for live performances and to distribute free gifts. The festival takes place from 11 am to 8:30 pm on Saturdays and from 10 am to 6:30 pm on Sundays.

Lincoln Center [Hearst Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 64th Street; (973) 746–0091; www.craft‌satli‌ncoln.org].

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