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| Ongoing to Barber Gallery, sales@barbergallery.com Ongoing to This new exhibition at the www.civilization.ca Feb. 12 to April 2, 2006 Tillsonburg, Curious Collector - Part II (exhibit) Annandale National Historic Site An exhibit of unique collections from local private collectors, ranging from player harmonica's to buttons. Museum Hrs: M-F, 9-4 & Sun. 1-4 SR&AD: $4, CH:$2, Rita Corner, 1-519-842-2294 rcorner@tillsonburg.ca Ongoing to April 13, 2006 Burlington, Ontario , Well Heeled: 200 Years of Shoe Fashion History Joseph Brant Museum - 1240 North Shore Blvd , "Shoes reflect our changing world. They can express cultural values; respond to foreign influences, political turmoil, economic stability and artistic sensibility. Influenced by popular culture and leading personalities, they also reflect scientific developments and technological innovations. Well Heeled is a travelling exhibition of original footwear surveying from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth centuries." Museum admission rates. Curator 905-634-3556 jbm@on.aibn.com On going - Dec 31, 2006 Kitchener , Available Space Art Project various locations in downtown Kitchener , Available Space Art Project exhibits artwork in downtown Kitchener Storefronts, restaurants, vacant spaces and green space. ASAP supports the artwork of local artists working in all media. free Soheila Esfahani 519-584-1709 availablespaceartproject@yahoo.ca January 1, 2006 - April 22, 2006 Waterloo , "Chess - One of the World's Oldest and Most Popular Games Exhibition Elliott Avedon Museum and Archives of Games , Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Chess Collection Exhibition Games from the Elliott Avedon Museumâ s permanent collection of chess games will be on view as the first of biannual exhibitions, from January 1 to April 22 at the Burt Matthews Hall Museum Gallery. The exhibition will feature numerous games that have been collected over the past 35 years. Unique in Canada, the collection represents a link with the heritage of our Canadian community and includes a wide range of games that demonstrate the diversity and ingenuity of the game from around the world. This year's exhibition will feature more than 25 different chess games and variants of chess games. Elliott Avedon Museum's exhibitions are free and open to the public. Museum Technician Jinhee Chung 519 888-4424 j23chung@ahsmail.uwaterloo.ca |
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| Feb 1, 2006 Waterloo, Perimeter Institute Public Lecture - Mission to Mars WCI, 300 Hazel St, Waterloo, ON See the latest photos, learn what Martian mysteries have been uncovered and find out how scientists plan to push the limits of future robots in space. Dr. John A. Grant, a geologist with the Smithsonian and a member of the Mars Rover Operations team will give this free lecture. No scientific knowledge is required. Ticket reservations are strongly recommended. Free Ticket Office 519-883-4480 www.perimeterinstitute.ca February 1 - info@wcm.on.ca February 1, 2006 Stratford, Great Big Sea Festival Theatre This Maritime band brings a taste of East Coast music to Stratford from Newfoundland. 8 pm. Fee: $49.50/AD (519)-273-1600 Feb. 1 to Feb. 11, 2006 Waterloo, New Directions Hagey Hall room 180, University of Waterloo UW Drama's Festival of 6 one-act plays. Feb. 1-4, 8-11 at 7:00 pm (2 plays per evening), matinees Feb. 4 and 11 at 2:00 pm (4 plays) Fee: $10 evening, $20 matinee, $25 marathon (all 6 plays) Robin Atchison 519 888-4567 x. 5808 ratchiso@uwaterloo.ca |
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| February 2, 2006 Guelph, Amy Nodwell with opening act Ryan Schneider River Run Centre Guelph singer/songwriter Amy Nodwell blends pop, R&B and soul to create compelling lyrics and irresistible melodies. She has worked with songwriters who have written for Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and Toni Braxton. Ontario Folk Festival circuit veteran Ryan Schneiderâ s music features a distinctive blend of folk, country, rock and jazz. $17/$15/eyeGO 519-763-3000 |
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River Run Centre Keith Thompson is Host of River Run Centreâ s monthly Song Bird Cafe Keith has appeared with some of the best writer's and performers in
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February 3 to 5, 2006 Goderich, Goderich Winterfest Around town Great family activities including: chili cookoff, snow-pitch tournament, figure skating carnival, dances, children's events, etc. Tourism Goderich 1-800-280-7637 specialevents@town.goderich.on.ca Free |
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February 3 to 5, 2006 Grand Bend, Grand Bend Winter Carnival Around town Winter fun for the whole family. Number of fun events! For full program, contact Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce. Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce (519) 238-2001 info@grandbendtourism.com Free |
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February 4, 2006 Guelph, Guelph Wine Gala & Auction OMAF Atrium, 1 Stone Road West, Guelph â Sip, Savour & Soarâ A Food and Wine Walk-About featuruing delectable appetizers, wines of the world and fabulous "soaring" getaway packages. Guest wine expert Tony Aspler will be presenting â A Magic Carpet New World Wine Journeyâ featuring wines from Ontario, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America. $35 - Tony Aspler Tasting To order tickets, call River Run Centre $75 (before December 15, 2005) $95 (after December 15, 2005) Box Office at 519-763-3000 Rosemary Smith 519 821-7570 rsmith@edwardjohnsonmusicfoundation.org |
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| Feb 5 to Feb 26, 2006 Ingersoll, The Art Rental Exhibition Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre presents An exhibition of paintings from the rental collection. Located at 345 Hall St. in Victoria Park. Please use the Wellington St. Entrance into the Park. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free Heather MacIntosh (519) 485-4691 creative.arts@on.aibn.com |
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| February 5, 2006 Kitchener, K-W Symphony presents Opera Without Words Centre In The Square; 101 Queen St N., Kitchener Christopher Wilkins, conductor . From the light hearted comedy of Rossini, to the tragedy of Bernsteinâ s star-crossed lovers, the KWS takes a dramatic journey through the wonderful world of opera. Amusing at one turn and triumphant in the next, join us for some of the most moving music ever composed. Concert begins at 8pm. Box Office (519) 578-1570 mail@kwsymphony.on.ca |
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| February 8 to February 26, 2006 St. Jacobs, Dial 'M' For Murder - A Perfect Whodunit St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Is this the man she was waiting for or the man who was waiting for her? The first production in the 2006 season is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and suspense that proves even a flawless plan cannot account for the infinite surprises in life. Filmmaking icon Alfred Hitchcock turned this suspenseful production into a classic 1954 film. Now see the original on stage, as Dial 'M' For Murder dramatically reminds us that there is no such thing as the perfect crime. Fee: AD=$36 Under 18=$20 Groups of 20 or more=$29 Toll Free Box Office 1-888-449-4463 www.draytonentertainment.com |
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| February 10, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"'Acoustic' in the Penstock" featuring Elizabeth Gordon Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Elizabeth Gordon - Jazz & Blues Style Singer, Songwriter & Pianist 8:00pm to 11:00pm Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring evening of Live Acoustic Music! ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. . No Cover Charge Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com |
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| Feb 10,11,12,16,17 Fergus, "Norman, Is That You? Fergus Grand Theatre Comedy by Elora Community Theatre evenings 8 PM except Feb. 12 matinee at 2PM Fee: $13.00; Srs. and groups $11.00; youths $5.00 Fergus Grand Theatre (519) 787-1981 |
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| February 10- 18, 2006 Guelph, The Yalta Game/The Bear River Run Centre Canadian Premiere! Two short plays by Brian Friel - Irish playwright, author of Philadelphia, Here I Come and Dancing at Lughnasa, among others. First produced at the Gate Theatre Dublin, 2001 & 2002. Contrasting short pieces by a celebrated modern playwright, inspired by the great Russian playwright and short story writer of the turn of the last century, Anton Chekhov. The first (The Yalta Game) captures in miniature the wit, the fun and the heartbreak of the great Chekhov comedies and dramas (The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters); the second (The Bear) is Friel's translation of one of Chekhov's early farcical sketches. Laurie Iversen, 519-763-3000 |
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| February 10 to February 18 Woodstock, Theatre Woodstock's Production " If We Are Woman" Market Centre Building Some adult humour, language and situations Two grandmothers, a daughter, and a granddaughter gather on the deck of a beach house. The three older women discuss their pasts and present poignantly and humourously as they attempt to pass down the wisdom of their years. When the granddaughter disregards all that she hears, the prairie grandmother observes that every time a kid is born, we start from zero. Theatre Woodstock's Box Office 537-2583 February 11, 2006 Stratford, I Love My Gallery Auction and Gala Dinner and Live Auction Radio and The Church Restaurant Daytime auction on CJCS AM all day. Bid on a bevy of fun and useful items! Support your local art gallery. 9 am - 4 pm - Auction, 5:30 pm - 12 am - Dinner and live auction Bids and $125/AD with $75 tax receipt (519)-271-5271 Saturday, February 11 Kitchener - Furniture Storage Tour Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road at Homer Watson Boulevard 9:30 am - 12:30 pm We supply the white gloves for this hands-on tour of the remarkable Furniture Collection housed in the Waterloo Regional Curatorial Centre at Doon Heritage Crossroads. The museum’s Curator and Conservator will show the collections’ best examples from the 19th and early 20th centuries and talk about plans for future development of the museum’s locally-made furniture collection. There will be lots of information sharing and hand-outs to take home on the care and preservation of wood furniture. Admission: $15.00 per person plus GST. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required. Tom Reitz 519-748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, Workshop with culinary historian Dorothy Duncan (pre-registration required). The jrph@erca.org The Rotunda at melg@operaontario.com |
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| February 12, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Sunday Brunch Buffet...with Music" featuring Harpist 'Karla Kale' Elora Mill Inn's Gorge Dining Room ,Enjoy an incredible full Sunday Brunch Buffet overlooking the thundering falls of the Elora Gorge...with the added touch of live music! 11:30am to 3:00pm * Valentine's Themed Brunch * . $28.95 adults / $18.95 children under 10 Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com February 12, 2006 Stratford, Family Sunday Gallery Stratford Bring your family to enjoy child-friendly hands-on art activities. Materials and instruction is provided for this drop-in program. 2 pm - 4 pm Free (519)-271-5271 February 12, 2006 Stratford, Moonlight & Roses St. John's United Church Guests to include The Stratford Trio and The Stratford Men's Choir. Presented by The Stratford Concert Choir. 3 pm $14/AD (519)-273-1067 John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area Celebrate love with a cupid's tea, valentine making and romantic stories from the past. jrph@erca.org February 14, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Romantic Valentine's Dinner at the Inn" Elora Mill inn's Gorge Dining Room ,Show how much they mean to you with a Gormet 4-Course Dinner at the Elora Mill Inn's beautiful Gorge Dining Room! Served between 5pm & 10pm. Reservations Required. www.eloramill.com for details. Contact:: Franklin Kerr, Innkeeper 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com February 15, 2006 Stratford, Appreciating the Singer & Songwriter Stratford Public Library Featuring Ali Matthews. Refreshments available. All ages welcome. 7:30 pm Free (519)-217-0220 February 16, 2006 - February 16, 2006 Stratford , Thursday Theatre Stratford Public Library , Presents Herbie Fully Loaded. Herbie, the lovable LoveBug, is back to help a young race car driver follow her dream to become a champion. A join project of Community Living & Area and Stratford Public Library. 1:30 pm $2/AD/CH includes snack (519)-271-0220 February 17, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"'Eclectic' Night at the Inn" featuring Rob Morris & Truly Carmichael Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Rob Morris - Talented Guitarist & Vocalist, accompanied by harpist & singer - Truly Carmichael. 8:00pm to 11:00pm Sit back, relax & be entertained! ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's Live Music Fridays programming. www.eloramill.com . No Cover Charge Contact:: Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com February 17 - Barber Gallery, sales@barbergallery.com February 17, 2006 Stratford, Jazz at the Parlour Olde English Historic Inn & Suites With Stratford's Steve Smith Trio - the hardest working and coolest sounding jazz group in Southwest Ontario. 8 pm - 11 pm Free (519)-217-2772 February 18, 2006 Milverton, Valentine's Day Party Perth East Public Library Join the library and the Ontario Early Years Center as we celebrate Valentine's Day with stories, songs, crafts and games. Activities are geared for children aged up to 6 years of age. Free (519)-595-8395 February 18, 2006 Stratford, Murder Mysteries Back by popular demand! Our Murder Mysteries include a 3 course dinner and an evening of humourous murder and mayhem. Limited tickets are available - book early to avoid disappointment. 7 pm $45/AD includes taxes and gratuities (519)-271-2772 February 18, 2006 - February 18, 2006 Stratford , World/Taste International Dinner Series Foster's Inn , Canada - guest chefs, wine makers and authentic music. Call for your passort. 6 pm seating and 8 pm seating www.fostersinn.com $29.95/AD/4 course meal 1-877-728-5555 |
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| Saturday, February 18 Kitchener - Seedy Saturday, Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road at Homer Watson Boulevard 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Doon Heritage Crossroads hosts its 10th annual Seedy Saturday. A community event where you can: bring your own special seeds to trade; purchase non-hybrid seeds from Ontario-owned companies; exchange seeds including heirlooms, runner plants, tubers, rhizomes, and bulbs; network with other growers, gardeners and seed savers; and take advantage of great learning opportunities through vendors, exhibitors, and from featured speakers. Members of the Kitchener Master Gardeners will make presentations throughout the day. The museum’s Heritage Gardener, Bob Wildfong, will talk about drought resistant gardening. A special feature will be an exhibit from USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival Program which strives to strengthen the resilience and food sovereignty of marginalized farm households and farming communities in developing countries. Admission: $2.00 per person (GST included). Contact: Tom Reitz 519-748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca |
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| February 18 - Canadian Childrens Museum/Canadian Museum of Civil This winter, families can cozy up with Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and the gang on Birdwell Island when â Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog comes to the Canadian Children's Museum February 18 to Sunday, May 7, 2005. The museum is part of the www.civilization.ca |
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| February 19, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Sunday Brunch Buffet...with Music" featuring Harpist 'Karla Kale' Elora Mill inn's Gorge Dining Room ,Enjoy an incredible full Sunday Brunch Buffet overlooking the thundering falls of the Elora Gorge...with the added touch of live music! 11:30am to 3:00pm * Valentine's Themed Brunch * . $28.95 adults / $18.95 children under 10 Contact:: Franklin Kerr, Innkeeper 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com February 19, 2006 Stratford, Sunday Speaker Series An expert on home renovations and restorations, EDIFICE magazine publisher Chris Cooper will be the guest speaker. "Doing it Right: Renovation vs Restoration" will follow the second annual heritage designation presentation made by Heritage Stratford. 2 pm Free (519)-271-5271 February 20, 2006 Stratford, Gallery Stratford's Monday Night Movie Stratford Cinemas Pride and Prejudice. This classic tale of love and values unfolds in 18th centure England when a wealthy bachelor takes up residence near the Bennet family. Fee: $9 (519)-271-5271 February 19, 2006 Fergus/Elora Heritage Day: Multicultural Festival Celebrate your Heritage! Performances and displays from many cultural groups from our community. Activities for children. Food and refreshments are available for purchase. FREE ADMISSION 12 - 4 pm.Front Desk 519 846-0916 x 221 info@wcm.on.ca |
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| Feb. 20 to 26, 2006 Goderich, Heritage Week "Our Cultural Heritage Places" Celebrate the rich heritage of our local concert halls, theatres, art galleries, community halls and museums. Heritage Goderich is promoting educational events at local schools, and acknowledgements to Heritage building owners. Free admission to the Huron County Museum 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on February 20 – “Heritage Day”. For more information contact: Kathy Ferguson (519) 524-1709 heritage@goderich.on.ca February 21, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Seniors' Supper Club" featuring Joe Lucchetta Elora Mill inn's Gorge Dining Room ,Enjoy an exceptional 3-Course gourmet dinner in our historic Gorge Dining Room while being entertined by one of our talented local artists: "Joe Lucchetta" - Singer, Pianist & Entertainer! 5:30pm to 7:30pm ...This program runs the 3rd Tuesday of every month! (Group Rates available) . $18.95 per person includes dinner & live entertainment! Contact:: Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com February 22, 2006 Stratford, Bandarama Stratford Central Secondary School Featuring bands from area high schools (St. Marys DCVI, St. Michael's Catholic Secondary School, Stratford Central Secondary School) and the Stratford Concert Band. Each group will play individually and then join to form a band of 150 musicians. Admission is a donation in support of the Perth County Humane Society (OSPCA). 7:30 pm DONATION (519)-271-0409 February 22, 2006 - February 22, 2006 Stratford , Adult Learning Program Stratford Public Library , Adult literacy instruction in small groups or one-to-one. Reading, writing and numeracy. Confidential. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee/Free (519)-271-0220 |
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River Run Centre Hold onto your seats for a musical explosion! These six musicians have the energy of The Pogues in their glory days. Itâ s a fun and fascinating take on Québecâ s musical tradition, blended with all types of influences - from Coltranian ska to Celtic funk and woodsy hip-hop. $20/$18/eyeGO 763-3000 February 23, 2006 - February 23, 2006 Stratford , Thursday Theatre Stratford Public Library , Presents Casablanca Bogart and Bergman are the star-crossed lovers in this classic WWII tale of Nazi-occupied Casablanca. Received the Academy Award for the best picture and best director and best screenplay of 1943. A joint project of Community Living & Area and Stratford Public Library. 1:30 pm $2/AD/CH includes snack (519)-271-0220 |
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| February 24- 25, 2006 Guelph, Paula Poundstone River Run Centre Paula Poundstone' s ability to create humour on the spot is legendary. Currently delighting fans with her hilarious national tour, The Big Picture, this veteran of The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman, touches on topics diverse as Abe Lincoln, reliving school through her children, politics, and her near-death experience with cinnamon. " Poundstone epitomizes what is great and special about stand-up comedy. She isn' t just funny. She re-invents her act each night" Los Angeles Times $29/$27/eyeGO 763-3000 February 24, 2006 Stratford, Grade 7 & 8 Teen Dance Kiwanis Community Centre Tickets must be purchased in advance. 8 pm - 11 pm $5/ST (519)-271-0250, ext 287 February 25, 2006 Stratford, Quilt Workshop St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Fundraiser for Habitat Humanity St. Marys build. 9 am - 4 pm $15/AD/per session plus cost of material or $50/AD/4 sessions plus cost of material (519)-271-4422 February 25, 2006 |
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| February 26th, 2006 - Feb 28,2006 Burlington , Women's Show 2006 Tansley Woods , Sunday 1:30-4:30pm ..an afternoon of relaxation, services and information of interest to women! Fee: Fee/Free ( SR=Senior AD=Adults CH=Children DON=Donation ) Contact:: Tracey McQueen (905) 332 1996 X 225 mcqueent@burlington.ca THE SANDERSON CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS With Tom MacDonald Celtic Tenor & Leslie Knowles and Friends Michael Newnham Conductor Pre-Concert Chat info@brantfordsymphony.com 2-4pm. Classical Music, meet the artists, light refreshments. Front Desk, 519 846-0916 x 221 info@wcm.on.ca |
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| February 26, 2006 Stratford, Gallery Stratford Openings Gallery Stratford Susan Benson: Lives Lived and Terry Manzo: Photographs Free (519)-271-5271 February 27, 2006 - February 27, 2006 Stratford , Monday Movie Matinee Stratford Public Library , Presents Walk The Line. The early years in the life and career of music legend Johnny Cash, whose work transcended musical boundaries to reach out to everyone. A testament to making art and being young, the film explores the world he came from and his experiences beginning a career during the birth of rock and roll. It is also a love story detailing Cash's burgeoning relationship with June Carter. Snack bar available. 2 pm - 3:45 pm $3/AD/CH (519)-271-0220 February 27, 2006 St. George, Addie's Birthday Celebration Adelaide Hunter Hoodless National Historic Site, 3 1-3pm join us for guided tours of the Homestead, cake, and a special textile exhibit showcasing throws, quilts, blankets and more. Learn about the history of quillts and the hidden messages they carried. The homsetead has been restored, and once was home to Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, founder of the first Women's Institute at Stoney Creek, Ontario, and co-founder of Canada's National Council of Woman and the Victorian Order of Nurses. Cost: $2 Karen Richardson 519-448-1130 hoodlesshomestead@sympatico.ca February 27, 2006 - February 27, 2006 Stratford , Cheap Date Nite Stratford Public Library , Presents Walk The Line. The early years in the life and career of music legend Johnny Cash, whose work transcended musical boundaries to reach out to everyone. A testament to making art and being young, the film explores the world he came from and his experiences beginning a career during the birth of rock and roll. It is also a love story detailing Cash's burgeoning relationship with June Carter. Snack bar available. 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm $3/AD/CH (519)-271-0220 February 28, 2006 Stratford, Good Book Group Stratford Public Library Fire Dwellers by Margaret Laurence. 7 pm Free (519)-271-0220 |
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