JUN
Calendar of Events
Ale, Lager, Porter, Stout, Pilsner….Come discover the distinct flavors of Michigan made beer.Tours begin at Wolverine State Breweryand spend the day visiting various breweries& festivals throughout Michigan. Wolverine State Brewery, 2019 West Stadium Boulevard. Pricing varies by event. 800.300.5151. events@goldenlimo.com www.goldenlimo.com/brewtours [map]
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Horse N Around Stables is excited to offer horseback trail rides at Waterloo rec this summer. We open Memorial weekend (Friday) and every weekend this summer including holiday Mondays. Visit our website listed for more info or just call to make a reservation. Age 6 & over only. Waterloo Rec, 12891 Trist Road in Grass Lake. $35/hr. ($25 per half hour; group discounts available). 734-637-4457. srichardson@horsenaroundstableatwaterloo.com horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com [map]
Every Sat., Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 40-100 miles, on low-traffic roads in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston, and Ingham counties. Brunch stop. 9 a.m., meet at Zou Zou’s, 101 N. Main at Middle, Chelsea. Free. 645-1205, 645-5696, 478-0424, 646-1507, 678-8297. [map]
Every Sat. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 mile) and moderate/fast-paced (30-80 mile) round-trip rides to the Dexter Bakery. A very popular ride. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. 9 a.m., meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St.. Free. 996-4985 (Apr. 6 ride), 663-5060 (Apr. 13), 426-5116 (Apr. 20), 761-1147 (Apr. 27 & May 4), 775-1156 (May 11), 994-6342 (May 18), 663-5060 (May 25). [map]
June 9 & 10. Also, bake sale. Light lunch available. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (June 9) & 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (June 10), St. Andrew’s, 7610 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Free. 426-8610. [map]
Family-friendly art activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TTAC, 216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. Free. 944-2787. [map]
Beginning youth solo skaters perform simple routines in a fun competition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Free. 213-6768. [map]
June 2, 3, 9, 21, & 23. All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. June 2: “National Trails Day.” Help maintain trails at Barton Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet in the Barton Dam parking lot, Huron River Dr. from Bird Rd. via Newport Rd.) and Black Pond Woods Nature Area (1-4 p.m., meet in the Leslie Science Center parking lot, 1831 Traver Rd.) June 3: Miller Nature Area (10 a.m.-1 p.m., meet at the entrance on Arborview, just east of Wildwood off Miller) to remove invasive secies. June 9: Argo Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet in the parking lot north of the Argo Canoe Livery off Longshore Dr.), to remove invasive species and fix up the trails. June 21: Cranbrook Park (9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m., park in the Whole Foods side parking lot and enter off Oakbrook just south of Rolling Meadows) to remove invasive species and plant trees. June 23: Barton Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet in the Barton Dam parking lot, Huron River Dr. from Bird Rd. via Newport Rd.) to remove invasive species. . Various times & locations. Free. 996-3266.
In a world of self-confidence, clarity, and peacefulness, how does fear creep in so easily? It is the seed of anger, confusion, and war. Fear creatively gets us to think we are helpless, alone, isolated, and cut off. But when the truth comes in you know differently. Come to this seminar with Mother Clare Watts and learn to walk fearlessly. You can find the way to freedom from all that has held you back from becoming yourself. Suggested donation $35, bring a friend for free! Lunch included. Ann Arbor Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. Donation. 734-864-2017. annarbor@centersoflight.org AnnArbor.CentersofLight.org [map]
June 9 & 10. A celebration of local, organic, low-impact eco-friendly living with a variety of talks, workshops, displays and demos, along with green home tours and live energy audits. Dancing to live music by a variety of top local acts, including Mr. B, Vienna Teng, Appleseed Collective, Tim Haldeman Trio, Homegrown, and FUBAR. Food carts with local food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (June 9) & 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (June 10), 700 block of Fountain St. Free. Missionzerofest.org. [map]
A chance to visit 6 unusual and varied private gardens—5 in northeast Ann Ann Arbor and 1 in Saline--including a flower-filled courtyard, a city garden with many edibles, lush beds surrounding a historic home, outdoor garden sculptures created by the Chelsea River Gallery, and large properties with multiple areas of interest. Also, a chance at one of the sites to tour the lower level of an 1845 home. Sale of garden art, presented by Artistica Gallery, at Garden 1 in Saline. Proceeds benefit Growing Hope. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets & maps $15 in advance at Downtown Home & Garden, Nicola’s Books, Dixboro General Store, and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and Artistica Gallery. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. annarborfarmandgarden.org. 635-2247.
Fill a bag for $5. Second bag is free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., SDL Brecon Room, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free admission. 944-0625. [map]
June 9 & 10. Bubble activities, including bubble blowing, freezing bubbles with dry ice, popping bubble wrap, and more. Also, performances by Ron Loyd, aka “The Bubble Man” (1 & 3 p.m.). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (June 9) & noon-4 p.m. (June 10), AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $10 regular admission (members & infants, free). 995-5439. [map]
Leslie Science & Nature Center staff present a variety of games and other activities and show live specimens to introduce youth in grades K-12 to the metamorphosis of caterpillars into moths. In conjunction with the upcoming AADL “Cecropia Moth” exhibit. 10-11 a.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Local early childhood educator Gari Stein, director of Music for Little Folks, presents a program of singing and dancing for babies through age 5 (accompanied by an adult). 10-10:40 a.m., AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Do you have a child who loves singing, moving and exploring new sounds? Classes are taught by a certified K-12 music instructor and are designed for ages 3-5. Children younger than 3 are welcome at their parents discretion. Children are introduced to music, movement and rhythm through: Songs to Sing and Dance To, Instruments to Play, Music Games, Occasional Story Time, And More!! Studio 3 Performing Arts Center, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd, Dexter. $5. 734-424-9705. info@studio3pac.com studio3pac.com [map]
Every Sat. An experienced storyteller spins yarns for kids age 7 & under. 11 a.m., Nicola’s, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
One of Zingerman’s Coffee managing partners, Allen Leibowitz or Steve Mangigian, offers a free tour of the coffee company and talks about the intricate world of java. 11 a.m.-noon, Zingerman’s Coffee Company, 3723 Plaza Dr.. Free. 929-6060. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. through July 1. Hands-on 20-minute demo about how DNA is extracted and how museum scientists use it to aid in the conservation of species and learn about evolutionary history. 11 a.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), U-M Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764-0478. [map]
For kids ages 2-5. June 13: “Camp Out!” With camping stories and a camping song sing-along. June 20: “Teddy Bear Picnic!” Kids invited to bring their favorite bear and a blanket to sit on. July 11: “Pajama Party!” With bedtime stories. Kids invited to wear their pajamas. July 18: “Fairy Tales!” Kids invited to dress as their favorite fairy or knight. 11-11:45 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a female scientist on her way to the Moon. Expanded View (Sat. 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of deep space objects through the eyes of the Hubble, Spitzer, and Chandra space telescopes, each of which operates in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sun.) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. 11:30 a.m. & 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., U-M Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
Free food, spinal screenings, grab bags, games, giveaways. Bring the kids! Also, for a $35 donation to Champions for Charity, new patients will receive a chiropractic consultation, complete exam, report of findings, and X-rays (if necessary)*Due to legal restrictions, this offer is not available to patients with Medicare and Medicaid. Myint Family Chiropractic, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd Dexter, MI 48130, Dexter. Free. (734)424-9500. myintfamilychiropractic@gmail.com www.myintfamilychiropractic.com [map]
Every Fri.-Sun., June 1-Sept. 2. Costumed guides lead tours of the 10-room artifact-filled farmhouse and its outbuildings, including a recently refurbished blacksmith’s workshop. Also, on June 2 & 3 only, “Wetplates at Waterloo,” demonstrations by Wayne photographer Greg Schultz who uses a Victorian-era camera to photograph costumed volunteers and develops the photos on site using the wet plate process. Note: the wet plate process requires fair weather. Demonstrations canceled if weather is inclement. 1-5 p.m., Waterloo Area Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd. (left off Clear Lake Rd. 5 miles north from I-94 exit 153), Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. $5 (kids ages 5-12, $2). (517) 596-2254. [map]
All invited to bring a partner to pitch in multiple-bracket double-elimination tournaments. 1 p.m., First Street Park, 3700 Edison, Dexter. $5 per player (spectators free). 426-4765. [map]
June 9 & 24. Half-hour docent-guided tours of photographs and artifacts in this restored 19th-century observatory museum. Also, a chance to pull the rope and rotate the telescope dome. 1-4 p.m., U-M Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. $5 suggested donation (U-M students, free). 763-3482. [map]
Russell McLogan reads from his memoir about his experiences as an 18-year-old rifleman wounded in the bitter fighting of the Philippine campaign in the latter days of WWII. Q&A. Signing. 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618. [map]
A U-M scientific illustrator presents a hands-on introduction to his craft. Participants practice on specimens from the U-M Natural History Museum. Drawing supplies provided. For adults and teens in grade 9 & up. 1-4 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. 2-4 p.m., U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.
June 9 & 10. Area dance students perform ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and other dance styles. 2 p.m. (June 9 & 10) & 6 p.m. (June 9), Chelsea High School auditorium, 740 N. Freer, Chelsea. Tickets $15 in advance; $17 at the door. 424-2626. [map]
From backache to headaches and depression, menstrual irregularities, obesity, high and low blood pressure, pregnancy, urinary system disorders, to varicose veins, special applications of Medical Yoga Therapy and Meditation will be covered as relevant to participants. You will learn easy-to-do yet powerful practices that heal as put together and published by medical doctors that have devoted their lives to the holistic Satyananda yoga tradition. This knowledge and practices are available ONLY at Ann Arbor Yoga and Meditation. We belong to the holistic and medicinal Satyananda Yoga lineage started by our grandfather guru Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh who was a medical doctor before he fully renounced from the world.Please, register today at www.YogaAndMeditation.comYoga Therapy Workshops – Saturdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm1-Day Retreats in Ann Arbor - Sundays – 9:30 am to 3:30 pm2 DAY SEMINARS: Saturday - 2:00 to 4:00 pm & Sunday - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Ann Arbor Yoga and Meditation. Saturday: $69 ; Sunday: $150 including lunch/$100 for Half-Day. EmaStefanova@cs.com http://www.yogaandmeditation.com
Chris Heidenreich directs this 70-member ensemble in an outdoor concert of familiar works by Gershwin, Sousa, Leroy Anderson, and Henry Fillmore. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on. 2 p.m., outside the Northfield Township Library, 125 Barker Rd., Whitmore Lake. Free. 252-9221. [map]
June 1-3 & 7-9. EMU drama professor Ken Stevens directs EMU drama students in Patrick Barlow’s farce, a spoof of Hitchcock’s 1935 mistaken-identity thriller, set in interwar London, feautring a bored-with-life playboy who unexpectedly finds himself involved in risky espionage. The action is an almost continuous series of quick-changes, as 4 actors play a multitude of parts. 7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Sponberg Theater, Ford St. (off Lowell at Jarvis), Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 (students, $12; kids 12 & under, $6) in advance and at the door. 487-1221.
(John Madden, 2011). Comedy about British retirees who decide to move to a less expensive retirement community in India. Stars Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, & Maggie Smith. Michigan Theater. Tickets: $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
(Richard Linklater, 2011). Dark comedy about the 1996 murder of an 81-year-old Texas millionaire by her much younger gay companion. Stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
June 8-10. This year’s summer film series features films directed by Tai Kato. Japanese, subtitles. June 8: “Tokijiro of Kutsukake—Lone Yakuza” (Tai Kato, 1966). A widow and her son have no one to care for them until her husband’s killer attempts to fill the void. 7 p.m.June 9: “Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Match” (Tai Kato, 1969). The 3rd in Kato’s 8-film yakuza series about a woman named Ryu who’s caught between rival gangs. 5 p.m. “Red Peony Gambler: Red Peony Finds a Daughter” (Tai Kato, 1970). The 6th film in the series tells the story of Ryu’s journey to Tokyo to search for a lost girl who’s been seen in the entertainment district. 8 p.m.June 10: “Brave Records of the Sanada Clan” (Tai Kato, 1963). Comedy-fantasy, set during the Edo period, about 2 famed ninjas and the historical 1615 siege of Osaka Castle. The film operates as commentary on the 1960s Japanese student movements. 5 p.m. “Blood of Revenge” (Tai Kato, 1965). Set in 1907 Osaka, this drama features a mob boss and his clan who attempt to leave behind their criminal ways, but past connections and old enemies lead them back to violence. 8 p.m. . Various times, Angell Hall Auditorium A (enter through the doors facing the Diag). Free. 764-6307. [map]
Mark and Claudia Aills are joined by other local string musicians for a program of bluegrass and country gospel tunes. 6–8:30 p.m., Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Free, but donations accepted for Dexter Senior Center. 878-1078. [map]
June 7-10, 14-17, & 21-24.U-M Residential College drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs students and local actors in Shakespeare’s high-spirited farce, which features Shakespeare’s best-loved comic character, the charming yet roguish knight Falstaff, who schemes to charm his way into the hearts and purses of 2 ladies who decide to beat the portly braggart at his own game. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and director Mendeloff takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Bring a blanket or portable chair to sit on; dress for the weather. Note: Space limited; come early. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m., but the line for tickets starts forming at 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $20 (students with ID & youth age 18 & under, $10; seniors age 62 & older, $17; Friends of Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum, $15; kids under age 5, free) at the gate only. Limited number of golf carts available; first come, first served. 647-7600.
June 7-9. The U-M dance department’s internationally acclaimed resident professional company presents its annual spring concert at 4 sites along a 4-block route downtown. The program includes dances exploring downtown’s layered history and the hopes for a greenway connecting these spaces to outlying neighborhoods. The performance begins in the WSG Gallery, where U-M dance professor Jessica Fogel presents an 8-woman group work investigating the gendered spaces of the building’s earlier incarnations as a corset factory, hardware store, and department store. The gallery’s current exhibit also features works responding to the building’s history. U-M dance grad Marly Speiser Schneider presents a short group work, performed by the Community High School Dance Body, in the so-called Kline’s lot alley behind the gallery. Adesola Akinleye, a guest choreographer from the UK, presents a work to accompany the audience’s passage to the next site, Downtown Home & Garden, where BYC choreographer Monica Bill Barnes presents a work for 115 dancers. U-M dance professor Robin Wilson presents a sextet at the corner of First Street and Liberty that celebrates the proposed greenway that includes this site. Wilson’s dance proceeds along sidewalks to the parking lot behind 415 West Washington. 7 p.m., WSG Gallery, 306 S. Main. $15 (students & seniors, $10) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and (if available) at the door. 763-5461. [map]
Tree of Life students and staff present an original family-oriented dance drama, loosely inspired by The Wizard of Oz, that features piles of green shoes, a lightning storm, lost and found musical rhythms, a flashback, at least one fairy, and a handful of munchkins. 7 p.m., Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington, Chelsea. $10 (pack of 10, $80) in advance, $12 at the door. 433–0697. [map]
Performance by the local ensemble of pianist Renee Robbins, violinist Katherine Dunham, and cellist Abigail Alwin. Program: Schumann’s Fantasiestücke for cello and piano, Messiaen’s Theme and Variations for violin and cello and his Improvisation for violin and cello, and Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat. 7:30 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. $15 (students, $10). 929-9639. [map]
Dancing to live music by the Spare Parts Band led by local singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy King, whose music blends folk, pop, bluegrass, swing, and rock. The band is joined by guest vocalist Kristen Uthus. Followed by a bonfire. Bring a blanket or a chair. Nonalcoholic drinks available. 8 p.m., Rancho Tranquilico, 11300 Island Lake Rd. (off Dexter-Pinckney Rd. just west of downtown Dexter). $10 suggested donation. 222-6859. [map]
June 8 & 9. A frequent guest on cable TV comedy shows, this Chicago monologist is known for his quick-witted, thought-provoking observations of the absurdities of family life, traveling, professional sports, and other aspects of everyday life. He also possesses deft improv skills and likes to keep his audiences off balance. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. 8 & 10:30 p.m., 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $10 reserved seating in advance, $12 general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]
Laz Slomovits of the popular local acoustic duo Gemini is joined by his wife, flutist Helen Slomovits, and other musicians TBA in performances of his song settings of Coleman Barks and Daniel Ladinsky’s translations of Rumi, Hafiz, and other poet saints of the classical Islamic Middle East. 8-10 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $8 ($15 for 2). 665-0409. [map]
Inventive, playful acoustic avant-garde jazz fusion with a strong rhythmic drive by this Parisian quartet. Established in 1999, they’ve been called “one of the best working bands in jazz history” by All Music Guide critic Michael Nastos. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15-$30 (students, $10). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map]
First local performance in more than a decade by this celebrated pop-jazz troubadour, who has been one of the most compelling and unprepossessingly enigmatic figures on the pop scene ever since she burst out of nowhere in 1979 with a best-selling LP. Like the somber antics of a child playing dress-up, Jones’ lyrics embrace a variety of expressive styles--from the blues to Beat poetry to an impressionistic private mythology--to explore and make palpable a turbulent inner world of unrealized hopes and fears. Her distinctive vocal style is shaped by a similar tension between exploratory and self-dramatizing instincts, especially in the dynamics of her trademark slurred diction. Her voice seems always to be moving back and forth across--or hovering in--the threshold between private reverie and public expression. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $45 & $75 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and theark.org; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
June 1-3 & 7-9. This new local theater company opens its second season with Cindy Lou Johnson’s drama about a lost runaway bride who shows up at the door of an Alaskan hermit. Snowbound, the two slowly find common ground. Joseph Fournier directs. 8 p.m. (except June 3, 2 p.m.), CHT, 541 Third St. Free, but donations ($10 suggested) accepted. Carriagehousetheatre.weebly.com, 546-6441. [map]
Every Thurs.-Sun, May 20-June 10. This Dexter-based professional company presents Dan Goggin’s wacky musical about a convent in crisis. A cadre of bingo-playing nuns returns to the convent to find that 52 of their sisters have been killed by tainted soup. After burying only 48, the sisters run out of money and decide to whip up a talent show to raise cash and finish the job. Hidden talent emerges as the nuns show off some soft shoe, storytelling, and singing of such songs as “Just a Coupl'a Sisters,” “Holier than Thou,” “So You Want to Be a Nun,” and others. Cast TBA. 7 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat., Sun., & June 7), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. $18 on Thurs., $32 (members & seniors, $29; groups of 10 or more, $26) on Fri. & Sat. eve., & $28 (members & seniors, $25; groups of 10 or more, $22) for matinees. Tickets available at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200. [map]
Members of this polished local opera company’s studio artists program present fully staged scenes from several famous operas. 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Tickets $15 (students & seniors, $10; kids age 11 & under, free) in advance at arboropera.com. 332-9063. [map]
June 7-10. Rachel Francisco directs local actors in Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical about a deranged London barber who kills his customers and has them served up in meat pies. Based on supposed actual events in 19th-century England, Sondheim’s black comedy is a tale of thwarted love, social injustice, and a quest for vengeance that finally destroys the avenger. The operatic score ranges from a haunting choral narrative to dazzlingly melodic arias and duets. Cast: Matt Peckham, Richard Knapp, Amy Bogetto-Weinraub, Trisha Fountain, Chris Potter, Robby Griswold, Camila Ballario, Paul Clark Ellington Berg, Chris Shewchenko, David Beaulieu. 8 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $22 (seniors age 60 & over, $20; students, $12; Thurs., $17) in advance at a2ct.org & by phone, and at the door. 971-2228. [map]
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