Events, concerts and things to do in Cincinnati this week: July 25-31

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer

Editor's note: Due to the threat of severe storms, the Crown Jewels of Jazz concert scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 has been moved from Eden Park to Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave., Bond Hill.

Monday, July 25

FAIRS: Pendleton County Fair, 4 p.m. Monday-Sunday, Pendleton County Fairgrounds, 68 Fairgrounds Road, Falmouth. Runs July 25-31. pcyouthfair.com.

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FAMILY: Christmas in July, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Runs through July 31. Admission starts at $9.95. 513-898-4656; entertrainmentjunction.com.

HEALTH: Sunset Yoga, 8 p.m., Flatiron Cafe, 1833 Sycamore St., Mount Auburn. Bring mat. One hour of slow flow yoga followed by beer or glass of wine. $20. eventbrite.com.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: EWI Quintet, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live music Mondays May 2-Sept. 26. Free. washingtonpark.org.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins, Great American Ball Park. Runs July 25-28.

Tuesday, July 26

ART: Voices from Czechia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Show consists of 121 prints by 31 contemporary Czech printmakers who use their art as a voice to reflect on social and cultural reality. Runs July 16-Sept. 17. Free.

HEALTH: FitLot Intro Class, 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jacob Hoffner Park, 4109 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Learn proper form, safe equipment use and the format of FitLot Method Circuit Training classes in a slower-paced, light-effort instructional setting. Sponsored by AARP. Free. Register: eventbrite.com.

MUSEUMS: Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. See this lavish bedroom, designed by Austrian-born architect Joseph Urban for 17-year old Elaine Wormser in this special exhibition. Runs July 8-Oct. 2. $12. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MUSIC: Backstreet Boys, Riverbend Music Center.

The Backstreet Boys will perform at Riverbend Music Center July 26 as part of their world tour.
The Backstreet Boys will perform at Riverbend Music Center July 26 as part of their world tour.

MUSIC: Collective Soul & Switchfoot, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation.

MUSIC: Tuesday Night Concerts: the Klaberheads, 7-9 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Runs June 7-Aug. 9. Free.

MUSIC: Rhythm on the Plaza: Positive Vibe Band, 7-9 p.m., Clifton Plaza, 333 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Runs June 2-Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.

SPORTS: Florence Y'alls vs Frontier Greys, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs July 26-28. florenceyalls.com.

Wednesday, July 27

COMMUNITY: Soup and Stories, noon-3 p.m., The Welcome Project, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Runs every Wednesday May 25-Sept. 28. Enjoy soup made by immigrant chefs and hear empowering stories. Free. owningyourownvoice.org.

COMMUNITY: Stuff the Bus, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Square at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. Needed school supplies: earbuds/headphones, tissues, hand sanitizer, plastic resealable bags in gallon and quart sizes, and pencil pouches.

FAMILY: Madcap Puppets in the Park, 7-8:30 p.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Township. Bring blanket, chairs and snacks. Free.

Madcap Puppets will be at Delhi Park.
Madcap Puppets will be at Delhi Park.

FILM: Summer Cinema: "Pirates of the Caribbean," 9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.

FILM: Summit Cinema: "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," dusk, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. summitparkblueash.com.

HEALTH: Yoga on the Levee, 6 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. Sage Yoga Hot + Pilates leads classes at Aquarium Plaza. Runs Wednesdays April 6-Oct. 26. Free.

HEALTH: Market Muscles, 5:30-7 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. This week: 5:30 p.m. pilates with Shellates Studio, 6 p.m. strength and cardio with System of Strength, 6:30 p.m. yoga flow with Sage Hot Yoga. $20 for all 3 classes plus post-workout beverage at Jane's. eventbrite.com.

HEALTH: Zumba, 5:30 p.m., Sweet Sistah Splash, 1212 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Full body workout to Afro-Caribbean, dancehall, soca and hip hop beats. $10. eventbrite.com.

MUSEUMS: Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Taft Museum of Art, Pike St., Downtown. Runs June 11-Sept. 4. $18, $16 seniors, free members. taftmuseum.org.

MUSIC: Sad Summer Festival, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation. Featuring Waterparks, Neck Deep, Mayday Parade, State Champs, Hot Mulligan, Against the Current, The Summer Set, Lolo.

MUSIC: Crown Jewels of Jazz: Valerie Graschaire, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Mount Adams. Free.

MUSIC: Reggae Wednesday: Earthkry, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Runs June 1-Sept. 7. Free. myfountainsquare.com. 

MUSIC: Wednesdays in the Woods: Jess Lamb & the Factory, 7-9 p.m., Burnet Woods Bandstand, Burnet Woods Drive, Clifton. Runs June 1-Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.

MUSIC: Acoustic Lunch Series: Tracy Walker, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Free. facebook.com.

OPERA: Morris and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Hosted by world-renowned bass and Cincinnati Opera artistic advisor Morris Robinson. Concert features selections from opera, gospel and musical theater. cincinnatiopera.org.

Thursday, July 28

COMEDY: Ran Barnaclo, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs July 28-31. gobananascomedy.com.

COMEDY: Darren Fleet, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. liberty.funnybone.com.

Darren Fleet plays a special engagement one night only at Funny Bone Comedy Club. See him Thursday, July 28.
Darren Fleet plays a special engagement one night only at Funny Bone Comedy Club. See him Thursday, July 28.

DANCE: Salsa on the Square, 7 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free.

FAMILY: The Science of Pixar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. $19.50, $15.50 ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.

FESTIVALS: Glier's Goettafest, 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Festival Park at Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. This celebration of all things goetta is so big, it spans two long weekends. Live entertainment, family-focused games, and inventive, goetta-centric food. Runs Thursday-Sunday July 28-Aug. 7. Free admission. goettafest.com.

FESTIVAL: St. Dominic, 4551 Delhi Pike, Delhi Township. 7 p.m.-midnight Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 3-11 p.m. Sunday. Texas Hold ‘em tournament only on Thursday in O’Connor Hall. Adults-only Friday with $5 admission. 513-471-7741.

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FILM: NightLight513: "The Goonies," 7:30 p.m., Sawyer Point Park, P&G Pavilion, Downtown. Bring blankets, pillows or chairs with a low back and enjoy outdoor movies on select nights. Beer, wine and food for purchase. No pets. Ages 21-up. $10. nightlight513.com.

FILM: Movie Night at the Levee, 6-8 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Other dates: Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27. Free.

MUSIC: Happy Hour at U-Square: DJ Stone, 4:30-6:30 p.m., U-Square, 263 Calhoun St., Clifton. cliftonculturalarts.org. 

MUSIC: Roots Revival: Blue Rock Boys, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Thursdays June 2-Sept. 1. Free. washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Music on the River: Cincinnati Transit Authority, Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.

MUSIC: The Takeover: Cassette Junkies, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Free.

NIGHTLIFE: Drag Show, 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. $30. 

OPERA: Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival: Castor and Patience, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, School for Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Pkwy, Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatiopera.org.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason. Free.

Friday, July 29

ART: Art After Dark, 5-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. This 1920s-themed party celebrates the special exhibition Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban. Free.

ART: Final Friday, 5-9 p.m., Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Center is open to the public on the final Friday of every month  to view and purchase art directly from the artist. Artist of the month: Tari Sasser, studio 102. Valet available at the door for $10 at the door. Admission is free. 513-421-4339; pendletonartcenter.com.

ART: Master of Arts in Art Education, 5-8 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Closing reception featuring works by 2022 graduate students Kelly-Ann Cowie, Amy Cluxton and Nichole Staun. Free.

ART: Art After Hours, 7-9 p.m., Carrico Branch Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas. See works of 17 regional artists. Live music, doughnuts and more. Free.

A scene of Findlay Market painted by Anna Afshar, one of Art After Hours featured artists.
A scene of Findlay Market painted by Anna Afshar, one of Art After Hours featured artists.

COMEDY: Chris Porter, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs July 29-30. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Donny Baker, Blue Note, 9660 Dry Fork Road, Harrison. bluenoteharrison.com.

FAMILY: Crafts and Critters Cruise-In & Car Show, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Pinball Garage, 113 N. Third St., Hamilton. Craft and vendor fair, food, door prizes, raffles, live music, and car show featuring all makes and models, including trucks and bikes. $5 to participate in cruise-in, $20 to participate in car show. Awards. Benefits City of Hamilton Police K9 Unit. Free admission.

FESTIVALS: SharonFest, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Gower Park, 10997 Thornview Drive, Sharonville. Features live music, inflatables, food and beer. Kids aged 12-under get a free hot dog and chips during Family Fest, which takes place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday. sharonfest.com.

FESTIVAL: St. Ann Annual Festival, 3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton. 6-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Food, kids activities, raffle. Live music Friday: the Yada Yadas, Saturday: 90 Proof Twang. 513-863-4963.

FESTIVAL: St. Bartholomew, 9375 Winton Road, Springfield Township. 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Sunday. 513-522-3680.

FESTIVAL: St. Margaret of York SMOY Fest, 9483 Columbia Road., Loveland. 6-1:30 p.m. Friday, 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Sunday. Rides, food, kids games and more. 513-697-3100; smoyfest.org.

MUSIC: Tinsley Ellis, Ludlow Garage.

MUSIC: Paint the City White, 8 p.m., Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Featuring Bigg Stan, DJ Fresh and DJ Slick Rick. Ages 21-up. $75 VIP, $50 general. cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: Chuck Fenda and Da Squad Band, 9 p.m., The Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, West End. International reggae artists. With Chullu Blaxx and the Luv Lox Experiment. Authentic Jamaican cuisine by Yard Vybz Nyaminz. $25. eventbrite.com.

MUSIC: Fifth & Vine Live, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Friday: John Moreland, the Dead Tongue. Saturday: White Denim. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Friday Night Concerts: the Eagles Project, 8-11 p.m., Towne Square, Blue Ash. Runs June 10-Aug. 12. Free. 

MUSIC: Friday Flow: Tiffany, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Fridays June 3-Sept. 2. Free. washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Live at Lunch on Short Vine: Meg Kecskes, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Short Vine, 2717 Short Vine St., Corryville. Runs June1- Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.

MUSIC: Live at the Levee: Trailer Park Floosies, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Weekly through Oct. 28. Free. newportonthelevee.com.

MUSIC: Make A Way Fest, 7 p.m., Thompson House, 24 Third St., Newport. Hip hop festival. $15-$40. eventbrite.com.

NIGHTLIFE: Femme Fridays, 8 p.m., Hexagon House, 1590 Glen Armand Ave., Northside. For girls, gays and theys. Hosted by Siri Imani. Free. eventbrite.com.

OPERA: Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival: Aida, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatiopera.org.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs Baltimore Orioles, Great American Ball Park. Runs July 29-31.

SPORTS: Florence Y'alls vs Sussex County Miners, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs July 29-31. florenceyalls.com.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Rapid Run Park, 4450 Rapid Run Road, West Price Hill. Free.

Saturday, July 30

CHARITY: Literacy 5K, 7:30 a.m., Corinthian Baptist Church parking lot, 1920 Tennessee Ave., Bond Hill. $20. eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. With Joe Pettis, Natalie Bainter, Harrison Butler and Billy DeVore. Hosted by Wayne Memmott and Bridget Denman. bombsawaycomedy.com.

COMEDY: Cincinnati Night Live, 10 p.m., Improv Cincinnati at Clifton Comedy Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. All the things you love about SNL, but with a local, in-person flair. $10.

EXPO: Girls Health Period Summit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Families, educators, community partners and coaches discuss the importance of keeping girls in school and sports through panels, activities and the arts. Menstrual education sessions for ages 12-up and their families/guardians. Free. Register: eventbrite.com.

FAMILY: Summer Pop-Up: Black Girl Play Date, 3-5 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Series is a collaboration between Queens Village and 3CDC. Food trucks, music, active play and more. This month's theme: Double Dutch. Free. eventbrite.com.

FAMILY: Madcap Puppets: The Story Quest, noon and 2 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Royal storyteller, Everett Hickenbottom, has spun 999 tales in as many nights for the queen. Now, with one story left to tell, he needs help. He recounts two adventurous tales before getting help from the audience to imagine one final wondrous story. Free, but reservations required. memorialhallotr.com.

FESTIVAL: Afrifest Cincy 2022: Taste of Africa, noon-8 p.m., Burnet Woods Bandstand, 3298 Clifton Ave., Corryville. Celebrates African cultures in the local community. Family-friendly gathering features food, entertainment, kids and adult games and fun activities. Free admission. eventbrite.com.

FESTIVAL: Danger Wheel, noon-8:30 p.m., Nation, 1200 Broadway St., Pendleton. Adult Big Wheel races. Free for spectators. dangerwheel.com.

FESTIVAL: Oser-Roth Fest, noon-midnight, Mission Heights Farm, 4340 Veraestau Lane, Aurora. Enjoy live music, games, swimming, food and fun for all ages, capped off by evening fireworks. oserrothfest.com.

FESTIVAL: Our Lady of Lourdes Festival, 2832 Rosebud Drive, Westwood. 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday. Raffles, silent auction and more. 513-922-0715; lourdes.org.

FESTIVAL: St. James Antiochian Orthodox Church Mediterranean Food Fest, 6577 Branch Hill Miamiville Road, Loveland. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. $2 admission or two cans of food to be donated to local food shelter.

HEALTH: Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nisbet Park, Loveland. Health-related vendor booths, mental and financial health mini-workshops, live fitness classes and more. Free. 

MUSIC: Rev Run & DJ Ruckus, Big Boi and Montell Jordan, Great American Ball Park, following the Reds vs. Baltimore Orioles game.

Big Boi (pictured) plays Great American Ball Park at the end of the Reds vs. Orioles game on Saturday, along with Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and Montell Jordan.
Big Boi (pictured) plays Great American Ball Park at the end of the Reds vs. Orioles game on Saturday, along with Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and Montell Jordan.

MUSIC Outlaw Music Festival, Riverbend Music Center. With Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Gov't Mule, Larkin Poe.

MUSIC: Buddy Guy and John Hiatt & the Goners featuring Sonny Landreth, Taft Theatre.

MUSIC: Kool Moe Dee, Ludlow Garage.

MUSIC: Kansas, Hard Rock Casino.

MUSIC: Izaak Opatz, Southgate House Revival, Revival Room. With Jordan Smart & the Citizen's Gift.

MUSIC: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary.

MUSIC: Greta Van Fleet, Heritage Bank Center. Originally scheduled for March 29.

MUSIC: Jazz Brunch: Ollice, 10 a.m.-noon, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St., Mount Auburn. Runs June 1-Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free.

Sunday, July 31

FAMILY: Sunday Showtime, 7-8:30 p.m., Hirsch Recreation Center, 3630 Reading Road, Avondale. Runs through Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.

FAMILY: Fiona's Sundae Fundae, 6-8 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Special zoo visit features Graeter's ice cream passport and sampling stations around the park. $30. cincinnatizoo.org.

Join the world's most famous hippo for Fiona's Sundae Fundae at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. This special zoo visit features a Graeter's ice cream passport and sampling stations around the park.
Join the world's most famous hippo for Fiona's Sundae Fundae at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. This special zoo visit features a Graeter's ice cream passport and sampling stations around the park.

FAMILY: Circus in the Parks, 2 p.m., Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford St., Mount Washington. My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus performs. Free.

FESTIVAL: Cincinnati Festival of Faiths, July 31-Aug. 7, various locations around the city. On Aug. 7, gather at Cintas Center (1624 Musketeer Drive, Evanston) for cultural foods, merchandise, youth and adult activities, over 75 faith-based exhibitors, cultural and ethnic music and entertainment.

HEALTH: Cat Yoga, 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., East Cincy Yoga and Wellness Center, 64 Main St., Amelia. Early class is slow flow with kittens. Second class is slow flow with adult feline leukemia positive cats. Free. eastcincyogaschool.com.

MUSIC: OneRepublic, Riverbend Music Center. With Needtobreathe.

MUSIC: Concert in the Park Series: String Theory, 6-8 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Free. lovinlifeloveland.com.

SPORTS: Florence Y'alls vs Schaumberg Boomers, 6:30 p.m., Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. florenceyalls.com.

THEATER ENDING: Jerry's Girls, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill. Jerry Herman has always put larger than life female characters in his shows center stage. There's Dolly Gallagher Levi of Hello Dolly, Auntie Mame Dennis of Mame, Countess Aurelia of Dear World, Mabel Normand of Mack and Mabel and ZaZa of La Cage Aux Folles. Now these powerhouse women are all in one musical theater show. Runs July 6-31. 513-241-6550.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.

THEATER: Into the Woods, 3 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs July 31, Aug. 18 and Aug. 27. 859-957-1940; thecarnegie.com.

THEATER ENDING: Grease, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Covedale Young People's Theatre presents musical. $22, $20 seniors, students and children. Runs July 21-31. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: CASA for Clermont Kids Fundraiser, Aug. 2, RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, 4450 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. Keynote speaker is UC women's head basketball coach Michelle Clark-Heard. Ticket includes appetizers, drink ticket and access to auction items. $25. casaclermontkids.org.

CHARITY: 2022 Regional Gala & Afterparty, Aug. 20, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Theme is "Factory or Flowers." Food, drinks, performances and more. Guest speakers include Mayor Aftab Pureval and Cal Cullen, emcee is Pam Kravetz. Benefits CAC. $250 VIP, $150. $20 afterparty. cincycac.org.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: July 25-31

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