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summercamPsand performancesfor kids. But "That campwas only open to (art center) displaysand enterta
this year,the centeris doubling the number of membersuntil this year and still usuallyfilled up camps.
performanceand visual arts campsand programs Westgate Mall isa
in two days,"McConnell says.
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monthly showcasesof the center'sresident
of executivedirector,AngelaMcConnell, who guide to help you na
artists and an open houseon April 17 with open
previouslyled the Community Schoolof Music offerings.
artists'studios,villa and gardentours, a student
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