BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council will host Business After Hours with the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m. March 21 in Bingham Auditorium at Gould Academy, 45 Church St.

Cultural tourism offers a great new wave of economic opportunity for all sectors in Western Maine. Learn about the largest economic development initiative in the region. Learn about the Western Maine Arts+Biz Collaborative and how it is working to build arts-related tourism and new opportunities for local businesses. Learn how to reach new customers by partnering with local arts organizations of all kinds.

There will be live music, theater tours of Bingham Auditorium, refreshments, and the contest, So you think you know the arts in Western Maine?