Here's a little something from us - it's the CL Art & Music Festival at the N.C. Music Factory. Four local bands will play and more than 20 regional artists will showcase and sell a variety of works including ceramics, paintings, photography, mixed media, wood crafts, jewelry, clothing and other handmade items.

You can do your part to support the arts by attending, and even more so if you buy something (they don't call em' "starving artists" for nothing, right?). Proceeds from Creative Loafing's on-site book/CD sale will benefit The Arts & Science Council. Free admission. June 16, 12-9 p.m. N.C. Music Factory, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.