Archive for the ‘Art/Culture/Entertainment’ Category

Savannah Spooky Spectacular! Free Variety Performance

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

The Savannah Cultural Arts Center presents: The Savannah Spooky Spectacular, a Halloween themed variety show featuring music, dance, theatre, and more @ 7-8PM Fri. Oct. 28 2022.

FREE & open to the public. For all ages.

Costumes are highly encouraged and will be awarded with prizes. This is a free event open to all ages, so bring your family and friends out for a fun, spooky night!Here are some of the performers joining the show!
Spoken Word: Justin Toney
Dancers: Veron Jackson, Sharonika Simmons Saunders, Ricardo Richardson, MiKeshia McPhaul
Theatre: SSU Players By The Sea
Singer: Marlow Seavers
Musical Accompaniment: Matthew Duplessie
And Your Host: Melanie Goldey

Show starts @ 7PM.

Doors open at 6:30PM, but come early to see the opening of El Salon in the gallery, presented by SOY X SOY!

Learn more here.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center is at 201 Montgomery St. The lawn is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Oglethorpe and MLK. Parking: Limited (paid) street parking is available near the (SCAC). The closest parking garages are Liberty Parking Garage on Liberty and Montgomery and Robinson Parking Garage on Montgomery St. across from Chatham County Courthouse.

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Free SMF Jazz Academy Concert, Savannah

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

This concert on Sat. Oct. 22 featuring student musicians is free & open to the public

Does your child play a musical instrument or is interested in starting lessons? Come see what SMF Jazz Academy is all about @ a free Fall Family Jam concert, noon-2PM this Sat. Oct. 22 2022 @ Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Road in Savannah.

Savannah Music Festival provides SMF Jazz Academy at no cost to participants through the generous support of donors and sponsors. 

Learn more about SMF Jazz Academy or enroll a student here.

Free Family Day @ Jepson Center, Savannah

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Free Family Activities & More @ The Jepson Center, Savannah

Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only)
Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM
Jepson Center
Savannah

Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.

The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.

Learn more here.

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Savannah Parent & Toddler Activities: Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours @ Jepson Center

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Oct. 20 @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM

$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12

Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !

Register online here.

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2022 Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Schedule

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

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New Kids’ Nuvo Toot flute classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

New Fall 2022 Youth Flute Class session @ Savannah Cultural Center

Take a dive into the world of music with the Nuvo Toot! This colorful and easy to manage instrument provides an excellent opportunity to start learning how to play the flute.

In the 6-week class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, and perform several songs together in a fun group setting.

Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Oct. 17 2022

PS – Have a teen who loves music too? The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is starting a new class, DIY Musician, where teens will explore creating musical projects, recording, and even marketing your art!

Learn more and register online here.

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New fall art classes begin Oct. 17 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

Fall 2022 Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.

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Youth Classes
Clay – Mondays

Intro to the Flute – Mondays

Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays

Pre-ballet – Tuesdays
Homeschool Art – Tuesdays­

Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays

Creative Movement – Wednesdays
Youth Art -Saturdays

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Teen Classes

Clay* – Mondays

Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays

DIY Musician – Wednesdays
*8 Week Class Sessions

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Learn more about classes and register online here.

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Homeschool Art Class for ages 6-12 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

Homeschool Art @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Homeschool Art is back with more art! Offered Tuesdays at 11AM for ages 6-12 years, this class is now a weekly course with 6 sessions beginning Oct. 18 2022.

Learn, create, and have fun in our art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression.

Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free.

Register today online here.

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Open auditions for Rudolph & SpongeBob @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

What do SpongeBob & Rudolph have in common? Auditions for these Savannah Children’s Theatre musicals during the first week in October 2022.

SpongeBob auditions are Monday and Tuesday October 3 and 4 @ 7PM (you only attend one day), followed by Rudolph auditions @ 7PM Wed. Oct. 5 2022.

SpongeBob is for ages 7-107; Rudolph is ages 7-18.

Break a leg, performers.

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Giveaway: four tickets to Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure @ Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theater

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Peppa Pig Live! in Savannah

We’re giving away four tickets to one winner for Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure in Savannah.

The show is 6PM Fri. Oct. 7 @ Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah.

To enter to win, go to this SouthernMamas.com Facebook post about Peppa Pig Live! and tell us what you’re going to do with two day of kids being off from school unexpectedly due to Hurricane Ian followed by a stormy weekend.

We’ll pick a winner & message the winner via Facebook. UPDATE: Winner was chosen & notified. Thanks to everyone who entered to win.

Discount code

SouthernMamas.com readers can receive a discount on tickets to the Oct. 7 Peppa Pig show.

Discount Code: SOMAMA

You must enter the code on the main Ticketmaster ticket page to “unlock” the discount. Get tickets here.

Savannah Parent & Toddler Activities: Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours @ Jepson Center

Sunday, September 18th, 2022

Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Oct. 20 @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM

$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12

Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !

Register online here.

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2022 Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Schedule

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

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Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Saturday, September 17th, 2022

Family activities & more

Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only)
Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM
Jepson Center
, Savannah

Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.

The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.

Learn more here.

Pete the Cat Musical @ The Historic Savannah Theatre

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Pete the Cat Musical @ the Historic Savannah Theatre 

Pete the Cat returns to The Savannah Theatre this weekend Sat & Sun Sept. 24 & 25 2022.

Meet Pete & his friends after the shows on Saturday at 10AM & Sunday at 3PM.

This one-hour rockin’ musical is fun for the whole family.

Showtimes

Saturdays Sept. 24,  Oct. 1 & 8 2022 at 10AM

Sundays Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9 2022 at 3PM

Purchase tickets online here or call 912.233.7764

Musical is based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

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(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) Frogwarts Harry-Potter inspired-event Oct 16

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Frogwarts: A Magical Harry-Potter Themed Adventure in Savannah Oct. 16 2022

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sun. Oct. 16 2022, 11AM-3PM.

This year’s classes will include Wand Making, Potions, Fortune Telling, Defense Against the Dark Arts: Glow in the Dark Fun!, Care of Magical Creatures, Quill Writing, Herbology, Muggle Studies, and Quidditch. Attendees can also take a ride on Georgia State Railroad Museum’s locomotive, the Frogwarts Express, or visit Ingotts Wizarding Bank. Visit the Owlery with Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education and enjoy a musical selection from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts’ Garrison Voices.

Some community partners will also be leading workshops, including Georgia Reptile Society. The Lowcountry Turners will be creating unique wooden wands. Harry-Potter themed food will be available for purchase.

Please dress in any Halloween or Harry Potter-themed costume of your choice!

Cost of admission: $14 per person for non-members; $12 per person for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Pre-registration is required. Purchase your tickets in advance online here.

Coastal Heritage Society members receive a discounted ticket of $12, an express check-in line, and priority boarding for the Frogwarts Express train ride. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.

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Pete the Cat Musical, Savannah

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Pete the Cat the Musical in Savannah

Playing @ Historic Savannah Theatre.

Tickets on sale now at The Savannah Theatre.

Books on sale at E Shaver Bookseller

Showtimes

Saturdays Sept. 24,  Oct. 1 & 8 2022 at 10AM

Sundays Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9 2022 at 3PM

Purchase tickets online here or call 912.233.7764

Musical is based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

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Columbia City Ballet hosts Nutcracker 2022 auditions for ages 4+, Savannah

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

Auditions are this Sat. Sept. 10; The Nutcracker performance will be Nov. 26 in Savannah

Columbia City Ballet will host auditions for Nutcracker 2022 this Saturday, Sept 10 2022 @ The Ballet School, 74 W Montgomery Cross Rd Ste C
Audition Fee: $20

Audition Schedule

1:30-2:30PM Dancers ages 4-6
2:30-3:30PM Dancers ages 7-10
3:30-4:30PM Dancers 11 & older (Please bring pointe shoes for those en pointe over 2 years)

Columbia City Ballet Audition Dress Code:
Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye
shadow OR
White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights
with white socks and white shoes

For more information call: 803 799 7605 or email KHeaton@columbiacityballet.com

Nutcracker performances will be held at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah on Nov. 26 2022, 5:30PM

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Free admission, scavenger hunt @ two historic Savannah landmarks

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Free admission, scavenger hunt Sept. 18 2022 to Andrew Low House Museum, Savannah

The Andrew Low House Museum is hosting a Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, noon-4PM. The museum will be open to the public FREE of charge with tours for the community to experience the site’s history, architecture, and art.

The fun filled day has something for everyone, including scavenger hunts, creative activities, and tasty treats for all in the museum’s courtyard. The Andrew Low House is located at 329 Abercorn St. on Lafayette Square.

To encourage all to explore the beautiful area around the Andrew Low House, the Municipal Archives has developed two new scavenger hunts to get you out and about.

Visit www.savannahga.gov/EducationalResources for the “Lafayette Ward Visual Scavenger Hunt,” a challenging hunt that will take you throughout Lafayette Ward (fun for individuals, families, or team activities), and the “Lafayette Square Visual Scavenger Hunt,” designed for younger children thru grade 1 that encourages them to explore the square.

Find more kid-friendly scavenger hunts and activity sheets to do in Savannah here.

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Free tours, scavenger hunt Sept. 16 2022 with reservations of Georgia Historical Society, Savannah

Constitution Day @ Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah

You are invited to the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah on Constitution Day on Fri. Sept. 16 2022 to view a draft of the Constitution along with other colonial-era pieces from the collection. 

View Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the US Constitution. One of only a few still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787.

This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display Fri. Sept. 16 2022.

The event consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for pre-registered K-12 groups provided by GHS staff and includes a scavenger hunt activity for students. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

GHS welcomes public, private, and home school groups grades fifth-twelfth to attend. All groups must be accompanied by teacher or parent chaperones. Time slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 9AM.-2PM on Fri. Sept. 16, 2022. Any group containing more than ten students will need to reserve a time slot.

To reserve a time slot or set up a time to talk with a GHS staff member, please contact Lisa Landers at llanders@georgiahistory.com or 912-651-2125, ext. 152.

Georgia Historical Society Research Center
501 Whitaker Street
Savannah,  GA 31401

Free and open to the public.

Toddler Time @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Toddler Time @ Savannah Children’s Museum, Thurs. Sept. 15

Looking for something fun to do with your littles ones?

Come to for Toddler Time at Savannah Children’s Museum on Thurs. Sept. 15 2022, 9:30 – 11:30AM.

Toddlers and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise.

All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of our outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.

The theme will be DOG DAYS and Storytime will welcome a special guest, Mister John from Live Oak Public Libraries. This program is FREE for CHS members. Get info on how to become a CHS member here.

Museum admission cost:
$10 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)

Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor site, so it may be closed due to inclement weather. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292 

655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401
912-651-4292

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(Savannah youth drama classes) Disney’s 101 Dalmations kids acting classes & show @ SCT Pooler

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

New Disney’s 101 Dalmations classes, show in Pooler for 2nd-8th graders

A new Savannah Children’s Theatre Disney’s 101 Dalmatians class in Pooler starts Sept. 12 2022. 

This SCT Pooler class – open to 2nd-8th grade students – will meet Mondays 4:30-6:30PM with performances Jan. 6 and 8 2023.  The minimum age is 7 by Sept. 1, 2022.

The class and performance will be at Relentless Church, 505 Hwy 80 #C in Pooler.

Students will learn choreography, music and stage craft and at the end of the session they will perform in a full musical production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, complete with costumes, lights and mics. Performances will be on Jan. 6 & 8, 2023 at Relentless Church.  Extra classes will be held prior to the holiday break and the week leading up to performances. This is known as “tech week”. In addition to meeting Monday, students will meet an additional 2 extra days those weeks. Exact dates, times and additional information will be shared closer to the performance dates.

Register online here.

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Pete the Cat Musical @ Historic Savannah Theatre

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Savannah Children’s Theatre presents Pete the Cat Musical @ Historic Savannah Theatre, Fall 2022

We can’t wait: Savannah Children’s Theatre will present Pete the Cat Musical @ the Historic Savannah Theatre this fall. This one-hour rockin’ musical is fun for the whole family.

Showtimes

Saturdays Sept. 17 & 24,  Oct. 1 & 8 2022 at 10AM

Sundays Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 2 & 9 2022 at 3PM

Purchase tickets online here or call 912.233.7764

Musical is based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

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Imagination Morning on Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, August 20th, 2022

Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!

A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!

Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.

Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.

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Kids’ Nuvo Toot flute classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Toot Your Flute classes for ages 5-9 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Take a dive into the world of music with the Nuvo Toot!

This colorful and easy to manage instrument provides an excellent opportunity to start learning how to play the flute.  In the 6-week class, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, perform several songs together in a fun group setting.

( Nuvo Toot a precursor to the flute)

Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Aug 29 2022 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Register for the class online here.

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Registration open for ages 5-18 for Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. for 2022-23

Sunday, August 7th, 2022

Register your student for Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. 2022-23, Savannah

Registration is open to sign up your student for rehearsals for Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. for 2022-23.

The goal of Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is to unite children and youth ages 5-18 in greater Savannah and the Lowcountry through song.

Rehearsals begin the week of Aug. 15 2022. Open to students ages 5-18.

Learn more here.

Questions? Call 704-965-3445 or email info@savannahchoir.org.

About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.

Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.

After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.

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New after-school art classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022

Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022

These after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more.

​Classes begin Mon. Aug. 29th, 2022 and run through the end of the school year.

​Cost for each block of five classes: $200 and includes all materials.

Register online here.

CLASS SCHEDULE

​MONDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

TUESDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

WEDNEDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

THURSDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

FRIDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

Register for Fall 2022 Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Drawing, digital photography, portfolio builders youth classes offered

Telfair Museums offers fee-based afterschool classes or workshops each fall and winter, plus daytime summer camps for children K–12.

Afterschool classes for students include drawing, portfolio builders, and photography

All classes are located in the Jepson Center @ 207 W. York St. Savannah unless otherwise noted.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting & Drawing. For ages 9-12. Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 10 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting & Drawing. For ages 12-16. Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

Digital Photography. For ages 12-16. Fridays, Sept. 16-Oct. 14 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

For more information, please contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or email bradleyk@telfair.org.

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