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THE EAGLE | HOLIDAY 2016

The holidays unwrapped:

For the artsy side of the family Brazos Valley

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The holidays unwrapped:

For the artsy side of the family By: Lillian Schultz

It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is quickly upon us, and you are frantically scouring the internet for the perfect gifts for the extended family. Don’t press the panic button!

You don’t have to travel far to find something for every artist in your family this holiday season. Below is a definitive guide to navigating the treacherous holiday gift giving with the “artsy” side of the family.

FOR THE DIY QUEEN: Everyone has this family member.

You know, the one who gives you incredibly thoughtful and personalized gifts, while you sheepishly hand them a bag with a scented candle? You probably didn’t even wrap it. Not this year! Give your crafter a skill they’ll never forget with individual classes through the Brazos Spinners and Weavers Guild. Students can learn weaving, spinning, felting, braiding, dyeing and other fiber art. More information and class offerings can be found on the Facebook page of Intersections Textile Learning Center, or by visiting the store, Intersection TLC at 2116 S. College Ave. in Bryan.

FOR THE ART ENTHUSIAST: This is for the family member who slowly sips their wine and talks about the pros and cons of the surrealist movement while secretly side-eyeing your Pearl Jam poster.

Fortunately for you, Brazos County has a plethora of amazing artists who work on commission. Check out the Texas Gallery at The Arts Council, Downtown Uncorked and the Brazos Center for one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

FOR THE PATRON OF THE ARTS: Lovers of music and theatre should feel right at home in the Brazos Valley.

These are the family members who actively listen to Bach, are up to date on all the Tony awards drama, and who love to sing “Defying Gravity” alone at stoplights. There’s something for everyone this year with the Museum Collective Pass and Theatre tickets galore.

The museum pass allows entrance into six museums in the Brazos County, including the George Bush Presidential Library, the Brazos Valley African American Museum, The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley, the Star of the Republic, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History and the Museum of the American G.I. Entrance to all six museums with the pass costs only $21.50 and saves you $13. Order your museum pass at acbv.org.

For the music and theatre buffs, we recommend purchasing a ticket for one of the many amazing shows put on by the Brazos Valley Theatre Collective. You can find more information by visiting acbv.org or

following the Brazos Valley Theatre Collective on its Facebook page.

FOR THE KIDS: Who can ever keep up with the constantly changing clothing size of the nieces, nephews and grandkids?

Set aside the socks you were thinking about sending and grab a Children’s Museum Membership. The membership gives you admission to the museum for an entire year, and is available for purchase at cmbv.org.

For the children who love to draw, paint and create, think about giving them the gift of art classes! Call The Arts Council at 979-696-2787 or visit the website, acbv.org and enroll the kids in Art After School classes.

We hope you feel well-equipped for your holiday gifting this year. Care to see some amazing local art, become a member of The Arts Council, or just show off your holiday gift victories? Stop by The Arts Council on Dartmouth in College Station. We wish you happy hunting and an even happier holiday season!

Lillian Schultz is a marketing intern with The Arts Council. For more information on The Arts Council, visit acbv.org or call 979-696-2787.

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Santa’s Wonderland – Santa’s Wonderland, at 18898 Texas 6 South in College Station, is open through Jan. 1. The park features hayride and horse & carriage tours of millions of holiday lights, as well live music, shopping, a food village, visits with Santa, campfires, photos with Marshall Frostbite (Santa’s Wonderland’s mascot), a winery, a children’s train that offers rides, mechanical bull rides, Christmas movies shown on a giant outdoor LED movie screen, a petting zoo and pony rides. For more information, visit www.santaswonderland.com.

Lights On – More than one million Christmas lights will be on display Nov. 26-Jan.1 at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station.

NOV. 21

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” – The beloved classic movie comes onto stage at Rudder Auditorium, at 401 Joe Routte Blvd. in College Station, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

For more information, visit boxoffice. tamu.edu or call 979-845-1234.

NOV. 25

The Texas Renaissance Festival, at 21778 FM 1774 in Todd Mission, will feature its Celtic Christmas themed weekend Nov. 25-27. The festival wraps up its season with the three-day holiday celebration. Shops will shine with Christmas lights and décor; there will be sounds of the season throughout the park; and holiday-themed contests will include a costume contest and pumpkin pie eating contest. More than 400 shops will be open for holiday shopping, including handmade art, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, toys, 4

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clothing, food items and more. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free on Nov. 27. For more information, visit www.texrenfest.com.

NOV. 26

Holiday Sip & Shop – The Holiday Sip & Shop event will be held from 4-8 p.m. in multiple Downtown Bryan locations.

This event provides the opportunity to leisurely stroll through merchants while enjoying a sampling of wine and non-alcoholic holiday beverages while downtown is decked out for the holidays.

NOV. 28

“All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” – Performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Theatre, at 401 Joe Routte Blvd. in College Station.

Out of the violence of the Great War’s trenches comes a silence, then a song as a young German soldier steps into a man’s land singing “Stille Nacht.”

Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and piece. For more information, visit mscopas.org

DEC. 1

Holiday Magic – Event will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Sue Haswell Memorial Park, at 1142 East William J. Bryan Parkway in Bryan. Activities will include letters to Santa, sledding on real snow, hot chocolate, cookies, train rides, inflatables, pictures with Santa and holiday crafts and games. For more details, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

DEC. 2

Christmas in the Park – Three-day event will be held at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station on Dec. 2 from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 3 from noon-10 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 6-10 p.m. Free daily activities include old-fashioned hayrides

to view light displays throughout the park, free cookies and hot cocoa and photos with Santa. On Dec. 3 visitors can enjoy dance performances, inflatables, a petting zoo, two real snow slides and a Holiday Vendor Village with a variety of arts, crafts, jewelry, candles and more. Guests may bring their own refreshments, but coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol, glass containers and pets are not allowed.

Food vendors will also be available.

For more information, visit cstx.gov/ Christmas or call 979-764-3486.

Jingle Bell Market – The Ant Street Inn, 107 West Commerce St. in Brenham, will host the Jingle Bell Market in the ballroom 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3.

The market will have arts and crafts, handmade and rare items. Downtown shops and boutiques will stay open late on Dec. 2. For more information, call 979-836-7393 or visit www.antstreetinn. com.

Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade – Event in Downtown Brenham starts at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 with the lighting of the courthouse square, followed by caroling, rides on the Firetruck Invader and other activities.

On Dec. 3, there will be entertainment; story time; Sip, Shop and Stroll and other activities. The lighted, oldfashioned Christmas parade will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. downtownbrenham.com.

Tuba Christmas – The Bryan-College Station Public Library System will host its annual Tuba Christmas event at 7 p.m. in front of the Carnegie History Center, 111 South Main St. in Bryan, as part of the Downtown Bryan Association’s First Friday event.

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how to participate in the concert, contact Larry Koeninger at lkoeninger@ bryantx.gov or 979-204-5411 or Peggy Noynaert at pnoynaert@bryantx.gov or 979-209-5622. For more information, visit www.bcslibrary.org or www. tubachristmas.com.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” – The Brazos Valley TROUPE will hold showings of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the 29th Street Studio, at 3705 E. 29th St. in Bryan, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2; at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3; and at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Description: The Herdmans, the worst kids in town, learn the true meaning of Christmas. For more details, visit bvtroupe.com.

“Christmas with Rockapella” – Rockapella will sing all the festive favorites. Held at 6 p.m. Dec. 2-4 at Miramont Country Club, 1 Miramont Blvd. in Bryan. All tickets will include a three-course meal. For more information, visit mscopas.org.

DEC. 3

35th annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – Will be held Dec. 3-4 at The Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. Christmas gift shopping event will feature more than 100 booths offering items such as handmade jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, homemade jellies, salsa and sweets.

For more information, visit http:// elmoreproductions.net.

“The Nutcracker Ballet” – Ballet Brazos will hold two performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Rudder Auditorium, at 401 Joe Routt Boulevard in College Station. For more details, visit balletbrazos.org.

Holidays in the Rotunda – 10 a.m.3 p.m. at George Bush Presidential Library and Museum’s Rotunda and Classroom, 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station. The free annual event will take place in front of the museum’s decorated 19-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda, and will feature live entertainment and Santa’s Workshop.

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Children will be able to make holiday ornaments in the classroom, while a variety of entertainers will perform in the rotunda. There will also be cookies, hot chocolate and punch available.

Visitors can bring a camera for photos with Santa. Collection boxes will be available at the event near the main entrance, to collect canned and nonperishable food items for the Food for Families holiday food drive. For more information call 979-691-4014, email reservations.bush@nara.gov or visit bush41.org.

DEC. 4

Jingle Bell Fun Run – The College Station Parks & Recreation Department will hold its 27th annual Jingle Bell Fun Run at 1:15 p.m., followed by the B/ CS Christmas Parade. The two-mile run starts at the intersection of University Drive and South College Avenue, and ends at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Villa Maria Road. Entry fee is $20 from Nov. 19-25. Dogs are welcome. The run will not be timed, and a shuttle will be available to pick up participants at the end of the route to transport them back to the start line.

Participants can register at rectrac. cstx.gov or at the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station. Packet pick-up will be Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit cstx. gov/christmas or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 979-7643486 or parks@cstx.gov.

B/CS Parade – Held at 2 p.m. starting at Parking Lot 50 on University Drive, continuing to Texas Avenue and ending at Sulphur Springs in Bryan. For more information, visit bcsparade.com.

Choral Holiday Concert – Held at 3 p.m. at Rudder Auditorium on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station. Hear the Century Singers, Singing Cadets and the Women’s Choir perform their annual Holiday Concert.

For more information, call 979- 8455974.

DEC. 6

Holiday Gift of Aesop: Storytelling

by Barbara Hailey – 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Annenberg Presidential Conference

Center’s Frymire Auditorium. Free, for ages pre-K to second grade. Consider the wisdom of the ages brought to life in these stories to inspire hearts and minds. Aesop was the champion of the underdog and sought to bring joy to all. For more information call 979-6914014, email reservations.bush@nara. gov or visit bush41.org.

DEC. 9

Downtown Bryan Christmas Parade – Lighted Christmas parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 24th and Bryan streets, head south, turn on 28th Street and head back up Main Street. Parade will feature floats, vehicles, fire engines and Santa. For more information, visit www. downtownbryan.com.

Laugh Out Loud! Holiday Ha-Ha Edition - The Brazos Valley TROUPE will hold showings of this holiday play at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, at the 29th Street Studio, at 3705 E. 29th St. in Bryan. Description: BVT’s improv team, The Oxymorons, are back for another season series of guaranteed laughs generated by family-friendly suggestions. For more information, visit bvtroupe.com.

Second annual Cocoa and Carols Sing Along – Held 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 217 West 27th St. in Bryan. Free admission.

Join in singing traditional carols at the church, following the Downtown Christmas Parade. Enjoy cookies and cocoa afterward, while listening to the bell choir play.

DEC. 10

Breakfast with Santa – 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 10 at Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St. in College Station. Enjoy a free breakfast.

Activities will include entertainment, Christmas-themed carnival games and more. All participants ages 15 and under will receive a gift from Santa. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 979-764-3779 or visit cstx.gov/lincolncenter.

Holiday Storytime Party – Held 10-11 a.m. at Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in College Station. Free winter

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wonderland-themed party for all ages will feature crafts, stories and food.

Brazos Valley Christmas Community Concert – Free concert held at 7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2815 Welsh Ave. in College Station. The concert will feature uplifting Christmas music and a viewing of nativity sets from around the world. This event features vocalists and instrumental performances by community members from local churches, A&M Consolidated High School vocal ensemble members, Brazos Valley Symphony members and local community theater performers.

Ages 8 and up invited, and Christmas attire is encouraged. For more information, call Bishop Nathan Sharp at 979-224-6062.

Magic of Christmas with CHI St. Joseph – Held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brazos County Expo, 5827 Leonard Road in Bryan. Free community event with activities, crafts, refreshments, a strolling magician, bounce houses, train rides and face paintings. For more information, call 979-774-2187.

Christmas on the Brazos – Held at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road in Washington. “An Afternoon with Dickens” will be held 1-3 p.m. at Independence Hall, where staff will be dressed in period clothing and will regal visitors with tales of Olde Time Christmas as told by author Charles Dickens. At 4 p.m. “Christmas Lore and Traditions” will be held at Independence Hall; this program will show how people embraced the Christmas in early Texas.

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Star of the Republic Museum, there will be a make-and-take period crafts. Regular admission fees apply, but there will be no charge for crafts. From 5:30-9 p.m. Barrington Living History Farm will hold its Candlelight Christmas event, where visitors can celebrate an 1850s Christmas and meet St. Nick.

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how enslaved people celebrated Christmas. For more information, visit wheretexasbecametexas.org.

DEC. 11

Holiday Pops Concert – 5 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 Texas 6 South in College Station.

Hear favorites such as “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells,” participate in an interactive sing-along and attend a cookie reception following the concert.

Performance will feature the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion musicians, organist James Faith, The Sanctuary Choir, The Canticle Ringers of Christ United Methodist Church and the College Station High School Women’s Choir.

For more information, visit bvso.org.

DEC. 12

Holiday Concert – Held at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Carter Creek Parkway in Bryan. Enjoy the chorale’s interpretations of familiar holiday songs, and join in singing. For more information, call 979-476-8199 or visit bvchorale.org.

Home for the Holidays – The City of Navasota will hold its fourth annual Home for the Holidays event in Downtown Navasota, where the area will be transformed into a winter wonderland with several activities. Ice skating will be available from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Starting at noon, the area around City Hall will feature a Christmas train, slide and more. The Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. After the parade, attendees are encouraged to come to City Hall for the lighting of the community Christmas tree. For more information, call 936-825-6475.

DEC. 13

Holiday Gifts on the Cheap – Free event held 4:30-6 p.m. at Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in College Station.

Participants will make simple, inexpensive holiday gifts. Supplies provided.

DEC. 14

Holiday Open House – Held at 10 a.m.

Dec. 14 at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in

College Station. Seniors are invited to visit informational stations highlighting local senior programs. Event will also feature holiday treats, entertainment, door prizes, special guests and Mr. and Mrs. Claus attending to take photos with guests. For more information, contact Marci Rodgers at mrodgers@ cstx.gov or 979-764-6371.

DEC. 15

Brenham Children’s Chorus Christmas Concert – Held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 at Brenham’s First Baptist Church, 304 North Market St. For more information, visit www. brenhamchildrenschorus.com.

DEC. 16 I’ll Be Home For Christmas – The Brazos Valley TROUPE will hold showings of the play at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 and at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17, at the 29th Street Studio, at 3705 E. 29th St. in Bryan. Will showcase the best of holiday tunes, including pop, R&B, comedy, county and western, traditional and sacred holiday music – performed by current and past TROUPE members. For more details, visit bvtroupe.com.

DEC. 17

Breakfast with Santa – Will be held from 9-11 a.m. at Neal Recreation Center, 600 North Randolph Ave. in Bryan. Ages 12 and under are invited to enjoy breakfast, holiday crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. Free for Neal Recreation Center members, $5 for non-members.

Registration begins Dec. 1. For more details, visit BryanParksandRecreation. com

DEC. 31

The Queen’s Ball – The Queen’s Ball New Year’s Eve party is being held at Blackwater Draw from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. This ticketed event features hors d’oeurves, a cash bar, DJ, casino and a champagne toast at midnight. All proceeds from the event will go toward the restoration of the Queen Theatre.

For more information, visit www. downtownbryan.com.

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Stocking stuffers for athletes and sports enthusiasts Metro Creative Connection

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the best gifts are those that come in small packages. Though some people pore over their holiday shopping lists for weeks, it’s not uncommon for even the most devoted holiday shopper to overlook stocking stuffers, which can be just as difficult to find as larger gifts.

When shopping for stocking stuffers, consider the recipient’s interests.

For example, athletes and sports enthusiasts would undoubtedly love a gift that reflects their loyalty to a favorite team or their devotion to a particular sport. Holiday shoppers who have a sports-crazed superfan or accomplished athlete on their

shopping lists may want to consider the following items when looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season.

SPORTS MEMORABILIA: Sports fanatics sometimes double as collectors who are always on the lookout for new memorabilia to display. Such collectibles may include bobbleheads, cards, ticket stubs and signed photographs or equipment.

Rare memorabilia may be beyond many gift-givers’ means, but there are still plenty of impressive items that can fit into any holiday gifting budget.

GAME TICKETS: Give sports fans a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in person. Find a home game that will not require the recipient to travel too far, or if you want to splurge, include transportation with the tickets to an away game. Secondary market ticketseller StubHub is a reliable resource that guarantees tickets sold on its site are legitimate, removing any doubt ticket buyers may have.

FAN GEAR: Sports fans can never have enough gear to show off their team pride. Everything from mugs to hats to authentic team jerseys makes for great stocking stuffers. In addition, look for pennants or T-shirts that feature team names or logos.

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Today just about any item comes emblazoned with sports team names.

If you can’t find a particular item, it may be possible to order it directly from a team or retailer or have it customized.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT: Athletes may benefit from updated equipment.

Determine if the athletes on your gift list have any gear that needs replacing.

Parents, coaches or even teammates may offer recommendations regarding which equipment your loved one needs. If you don’t know a catcher’s mitt from a tennis racket, stuff the stocking with a gift card to a sporting goods store.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION: Sports fans often enjoy reading up on their favorite players and keeping abreast of team or industry news. Magazine subscriptions are generally inexpensive and new subscriptions often come with free gifts, as well.

WINNER’S TROPHY: For the sports fan who has missed out on getting his or her own trophy, have one made up as a stocking stuffer gag gift. It is certain to bring a laugh and hold a prime spot on the shelf with other sports memorabilia.

How to make gift

wrapping easier Metro Creative Connection

While holiday shoppers are often enthusiastic about finding great gifts for their loved ones, many are decidedly less excited about wrapping those gifts. Many holiday shoppers spend hours wrapping gifts each year, and as gift lists grow, so does the amount of time needed to get all of those presents wrapped, hidden, packaged and/or shipped. Shoppers can employ the following strategies to make the process go much more smoothly and to reduce gift wraprelated anxiety.

RELEARN THE BASICS. Some people may think they know how to wrap gifts, only to realize it’s harder than it looks once the paper, scissors and Scotch tape come out. Relearn the basics by viewing online tutorials prior to wrapping gifts so the lessons learned remain fresh in your mind.

Learn how to wrap standard clothing gift boxes and recognize that such boxes can often be used to house oddly-shaped items.

WRAP AS YOU BUY. Instead of getting bogged down with wrapping all in one evening, wrap presents as you purchase them. This ensures that you don’t leave everything for the last minute and reduces the likelihood that curious kids or inquisitive spouses discover gifts before the big day.

WORK ON A HARD SURFACE. It may be tempting to lay everything out on your bed and wrap gifts while you’re binge-watching the latest Netflix series. But hard surfaces make the best places to wrap gifts. This ensures there won’t be any wrinkles in the paper and that you won’t lose supplies in the bedspread.

RELY ON DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE. For that professional look, invest in some double-sized tape so you will not have any unsightly tape lines.

KEEP ALL OF YOUR SUPPLIES TOGETHER. Store wrapping paper, scissors, tags, tape, ribbons and whatever else you may need to wrap gifts in one convenient location. This cuts down on time wasted hunting for supplies around the house.

DRAW ON PLAIN GIFT BOXES. Make your own “wrapped gifts” by drawing or stenciling on plain gift boxes if you’re short on time.

IDENTIFY RECIPIENTS BY GIFT WRAP. Designate one gift wrap for each person on your shopping list.

This way you can easily distinguish one person’s gifts from another’s. This can keep things more organized when sorting and visiting with friends and relatives later on.

KEEP GIFT BAGS ON HAND. Gift bags work in a pinch and make it easy to conceal gifts that are hard to wrap.

Curious loved ones can easily peak inside gift bags, so be sure to wrap gifts in tissue paper before placing them in the bags.

LESS IS USUALLY MORE. Do not use too much paper when wrapping; otherwise, you will be left with bulky, sloppy folds. Before trimming the gift wrap from the roll, check that it overlaps the ends of the box by just a couple of inches. A sturdy paper will help you achieve crisper folds and prevent tears when wrapping.

For the simplest wrapping design, try kraft paper (brown mailing paper), which can be dressed up with ribbons, cutouts or stamps.

The process of wrapping holiday gifts can go more smoothly when applying some time-tested tips and tricks.

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Stephen C. Beachy Central Park

Nov. 24-Jan. 1 • 6-11 p.m.

Stroll through the park to view more than one million lights.

Dec. 2 & 4 • 6-10 p.m.

Enjoy old-fashioned hayrides, free cookies and hot cocoa, and photos with Santa.

Dec. 3 • 12-10 p.m

There will be dance performances, inflatables, a petting zoo, real snow slides and a Holiday Vendor Village with a variety of arts, crafts, jewelry, candles and more.

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