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Salon - September 4, 2009

Join us at the Chapel Performance Space for the September Salon.

Kicking off our 11th season!!

Friday, September 4, 2009
8:00 PM

$5-15 suggested donation

Works by:

David Mesler
William O. Smith
Doug Palmer
Keith Eisenbrey
Paul Clark
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