| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Pendleton HousePresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum September 1, 2010 - Ongoing Pendleton House was built in 1906 to display Charles L. Pendleton's (1846-1904) remarkable collection of 18th- and 19th-century furniture and related decorative arts. Pendleton House also showcases the Museum's outstanding collection of American painting and sculpture, Gorham silver, English ceramics, Chinese export porcelain and French wallpaper.
Recognized as the earliest example of an American "wing" in any museum, the historic building has been beautifully refurbished... | RISD Museum | 09/01/10-
Ongoing | Providence |
Subject to Change: Art and Design in the Twentieth CenturyPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum September 1, 2010 - Ongoing The new Paula and Leonard Granoff Galleries in the 1926 Radeke Building display masterworks of painting, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, drawings, photographs, costume, textiles and industrial design from 1900 to 2000, all drawn from the Museum's permanent collection. From the work of Henri Matisse and Frank Lloyd Wright to that of Andy Warhol, Lynda Benglis and Ettore Sottsass, the objects convey the last century's revolutionary changes in art and design, as well as the tremendous impact of... | RISD Museum | 09/01/10-
Ongoing | Providence |
Newport Gallery NightPresented by Newport Art Galleries at Newport Visitors Information Center September 8, 2010 - Ongoing The Newport Gallery Organization is comprised of 25 members who offer original works from local artists as well as from artisans around the world. Contemporary, historic, traditional and avant-garde peices may be purchased sales tax free throughout Newport.
Newport Gallery Night, sponsored by the Gallery Organization is held the second Thursday of every month from 5 until 8 in the evening at the galleries. The map and brochure, created by members of the Organization, can be used... | Newport Art Galleries | 09/08/10-
Ongoing | Newport |
The Peaceable Kingdom ShowcasePresented by The Peaceable Kingdom at The Peaceable Kingdom January 1, 2012 - Ongoing The Peaceable Kingdom is a place where stories come alive—where art created within cultural traditions transports the viewer to exotic lands. Talk with a Peruvian curandero (folk healer) by looking into a retablo depicting a healing ceremony. Visit a Central Asian woman by admiring the sosani (embroidery) she created to decorate her nomadic tent. Hear the Sepik River ancestral myth carved into a story board from Papua New Guinea. You will also find…
¨ Rugs, pillows... | The Peaceable Kingdom | 01/01/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Culinary Arts Museum - On ViewPresented by Culinary Arts Museum At Johnson & Wales University at Culinary Arts Museum @ Johnson & Wales January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Permanent and temporary exhibitions fill 25,000 square feet of gallery space. Casual viewers will spend at least an hour, but real foodies will need a day to digest what's on display. You can imagine a trip along the paved roads of the Roman Empire, or the dirt back roads of New England in the early 20th century. Along the way, you might stop for a "bite" at the hot dog wagon, have a "drink" at the Art Deco bar, "down" cocktails on the First Class Deck of the... | Culinary Arts Museum At Johnson & Wales University | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Creation | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Gallery Belleau ShowcasePresented by Gallery Belleau at Gallery Belleau January 4, 2012 - Ongoing Gallery Belleau is a showcase for over 50 local and nationally known American artists and craftsmen. Visitors will find creations in glass, clay, wood, metal, jewelry, paint and more. | Gallery Belleau | 01/04/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Three Wheel StudioPresented by Three Wheel Studio at Three Wheel Studio January 6, 2012 - Ongoing Owner Dwo Wen Chen, a RISD grad, is a practicing studio potter creating limited editions of functional stoneware, porcelain, earthenware and terra-cotta.
The gallery carries about 60 percent of Chen's own work along with several other featured potters,painters and fabric artists. | Three Wheel Studio | 01/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Providence Public Library Special Collections TourPresented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library January 6, 2012 - Ongoing Looking for a fun opportunity to learn a bit about some of the Library's unique treasures? Join our Special Collections Librarian Jordan Goffin for an introductory tour of PPL's Special Collections. Tours will be offered weekly on Fridays at 3:00 pm. No need for an appointment. Simply come to the Special Collections department on the third floor. | Providence Public Library | 01/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Museum Of Work & CulturePresented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Museum of Work and Culture February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Work & Culture is a true community museum, managed by the Rhode Island Historical Society, supported by volunteers, the city of Woonsocket, and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. It exhibits the culture of the French-Canadian residents of the area, the broad story of the other ethnic communities of the Valley, and the role that work and organized labor played in the shaping of these Rhode Islanders’ lives. The museum... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Woonsocket |
Museum of Natural History Planetarium ShowPresented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Cosmic Collisions
Take a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. Groundbreaking scientific simulations and visualizations based on cutting-edge research developed by American Museum of Natural History astrophysicists, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other international... | Museum of Natural History & Planetarium | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Tour The Steel YardPresented by The Steel Yard at The Steel Yard February 29, 2012 - Ongoing COME VISIT THE YARD...
Free public tours meet every Wednesday at noon in our office at 27 Sims Ave. We are located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
They are a great way to find out more about our programs and facilities. The tours are given by a different staff member each week, and last between half to a full hour.
Please contact our office in advance for group tours.
We can't wait to see you! | The Steel Yard | 02/29/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Contemporary RealismPresented by Royal Gallery at Royal Gallery March 6, 2012 - Ongoing Every artwork has something to tell: whether it is a story about fantastic animals living inside a bouquet, a pink boat floating peacefully, sculptures that move like silent clocks, or copper teapots that hide messages of love. You can discover stories like these and more scattered on the walls of Royal Gallery, paintings large and small, which like tiles in a mosaic, compose the wonderful tapestry it is now. | Royal Gallery | 03/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Tomaquag Indian Memorial MuseumPresented by Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum at Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum July 24, 2012 - Ongoing Our exhibits focus on Southern New England highlighting the Narragansett Tribe. Learn about the amazing life of a real Rhode Island hero, the prominent marathon runner and Olympic athlete Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, who was first and foremost a Narragansett.
Explore Narragansett history through The Pursuit of Happiness: An Indigenous View which reflects on the denial of our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The exhibit focuses on Education, Spirituality,... | Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum | 07/24/12-
Ongoing | Exeter |
‘Double-and-Add: Angela Bulloch | Haroon Mirza | Peter Campus | Anthony McCall’ Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum November 23, 2012-June 30, 2013 Double-and-Add plays on a mathematical term used in binary coding, referencing a computational function found in electronic and digital processing. The four featured artists — Angela Bulloch, Haroon Mirza, Peter Campus, and Anthony McCall — use time-based media (video, sound, programmed light) to investigate the sensory transmission of information through seemingly immaterial systems such as algorithms, electricity, and RGB-light. Recent acquisitions of works by Bulloch (Copper... | RISD Museum | 11/23/12-
06/30/13 | Providence |
Picture This: Ongoing ExhibitionPresented by at Picture This Framing Center & Gallery December 18, 2012 - Ongoing Featuring photography by Richard Benjamin and cityscapes by Rhode Island artists concentrating on images of Downtown Providence. | | 12/18/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Made For EternityPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum March 15-November 17, 2013 The RISD Museum’s mummy, the Egyptian priest Nesmin, moves to a new location this spring for a special exhibition of ancient Egyptian objects — including amulets, small bronze statues of gods, carved granite, and painted panel portraits—all made between 3700 BCE–250 CE.
Made for Eternity, on view in the first-floor Waterman Gallery, highlights everyday functional objects that once belonged to the upper and middle classes of ancient Egypt, with the more finely... | RISD Museum | 03/15/13-
11/17/13 | Providence |
Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of FashionPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum April 28-August 18, 2013 In a groundbreaking exhibition—drawn from our collection and loans from other national and international organizations and private individuals—the RISD Museum celebrates the dandy, tracing the variety of ways in which this personality has blazed through two centuries and investigating where he resides today. Rather than following strict definitions, Artist/Rebel/Dandy features myriad manifestations of the dandy’s style and persona, from the discreet sophistication and... | RISD Museum | 04/28/13-
08/18/13 | Providence |
Hairspray Salon & GalleryPresented by at Hairspray Salon & Gallery May 4-June 29, 2013 Hairspray Salon & Gallery present their newest exhibit featuring:
Digital Illustrator- Jason Freedman ( Uncle J's Monsters)
Pointilism Painter- Lucas Kolasa
Mixed Media painter- Kim Ellery
Sketcher/painter- Ron Lawson
Jewelry Designer- Melenie Donato
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06/29/13 | Providence |
Emerging Equilibrium: Paintings By Martin BridgePresented by Peregrine Gallery at Peregrine Gallery May 6-July 5, 2013 Martin Bridge is proudly carrying on his family tradition by living, creating, and teaching in the hills of Western Massachusetts. His work spans a wide range of media from Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Theater Design, Site Specific Installation, and Performance. His spiritual orientation as an Animist is the first and foremost influence on his art - his work celebrates the sacredness he finds inherent in nature.
Bridge's paintings are evocative in pattern, texture and content to... | Peregrine Gallery | 05/06/13-
07/05/13 | Providence |
Ships of Bondage and the Fight for Freedom Presented by Brown University - Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University - John Nicholas Brown Center May 9-June 30, 2013 Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Ships of Bondage and the Fight for Freedom examines the global networks involved in the African slave trade. This exhibition tells the story of slave insurrections on three vessels including the Amistad, the Meermin, and the Sally, exploring the struggle of the enslaved to resist captivity, gain freedom, and return to their homelands. | Brown University - Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice | 05/09/13-
06/30/13 | Providence |
Introduction to WatercolorPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion May 15-June 19, 2013 Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this introductory course. You will learn about basic techniques and materials as you explore your inner creative talent! Watercolor techniques including tools, color, composition and paint application will be demonstrated and students will receive individual attention to create beautiful watercolor paintings from their photographs. | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 05/15/13-
06/19/13 | Bristol |
The State Employee Art Show Presented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery June 1-July 31, 2013 Presented by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. This show features artworks by employees of the state. | Atrium Gallery | 06/01/13-
07/31/13 | Providence |
Assemblages by Marge DaleniusPresented by BankRI Pitman Street Gallery at BankRI Pitman Street Gallery June 6-July 3, 2013 Several years ago, a reviewer made a comment artist Marge Dalenius will never forget. “Old ladies,” the clearly misinformed reviewer stated, “Should crochet.”
Dalenius, with typical aplomb, decided to try her hand at crocheting, not with yarn, but with wire and fishing line. The result, two series of assemblages ¬– one pairing delicate crocheted wire flowers with earthy tree limbs and another meshing monofilament with detritus collected along... | BankRI Pitman Street Gallery | 06/06/13-
07/03/13 | Providence |
Journey: Paintings by Manette JungelsPresented by BankRI Turks Head Gallery at BankRI Turks Head Gallery June 6-July 3, 2013 Manette Jungels comes from a family of artists. Her mother, Dorothy Jungels, is a well-respected and beloved dancer, teacher, choreographer and founding member of Everett, a dance company, stage and school, located in the Mount Hope section of Providence. Her father, Bob Jungels, is a videographer, and filmmaker. Her brothers and sisters – Mark, Therese, Aaron and Rachael –are all creative people. For years they lived in a huge Victorian home on the corner of Hope and Olney... | BankRI Turks Head Gallery | 06/06/13-
07/03/13 | Providence |
Art-Concert WorkshopsPresented by Warwick Museum of Art at Warwick Museum of Art June 13-August 22, 2013 Art and music are a natural pairing, which is why the Warwick Museum of Art (WMOA) is introducing art workshops that run during the Apponaug Summer Concert season. The 'drop-by-and-try' art workshops were created so folks can explore creativity without a big time commitment. In years past, music from the Summer Concerts wafted down from City Hall to the main gallery so adopting the name Art-Concert Workshops was easy: if the outdoor concerts can't be heard for some reason, museum staff... | Warwick Museum of Art | 06/13/13-
08/22/13 | Warwick |
South Side Speaks Presented by Providence CityArts for Youth at Providence CityArts For Youth June 18, 2013 Come hear the young voices of Providence' Southside! We're presenting work by students at Roger Williams Middle School created during two key arts integration projects with ¡CityArts!'s AmeriCorps Expanded Day Teaching Artist Project! | Providence CityArts for Youth | 06/18/13 | Providence |
Photographer Peter SilviaPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum June 19, 2013 While known locally as one of the most sought-after wedding photographers, Peter has a portfolio of his favorite local subjects which are bound to inform, inspire, and challenge! | Newport Art Museum | 06/19/13 | Newport |
Read/Eat/Chat Presented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum June 20, 2013 "Read/Eat/Chat,” the Museum’s art themed book club, will meet at noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Read the book, bring a lunch and discuss!
This Month:
Confessions of an Art Addict
by Peggy Guggenheim
Setting: 20th Century
Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979) - Patron of the arts since the 1930's to her death this is the candid self portrait which provides an insider's view of early modern art. | Newport Art Museum | 06/20/13 | Newport |
| Xander Marrow: New Works | Craftland | 06/20/13-
07/20/13 | Providence |
Opening Reception: Paintings by Manette JungelsPresented by BankRI Turks Head Gallery at BankRI Turks Head Gallery June 20, 2013 June 6 through July 3, 2013 at the downtown Providence BankRI branch in the Turks Head building. Exhibit hours are Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | BankRI Turks Head Gallery | 06/20/13 | Providence |
First Art Opening Presented by Gallery Z at Gallery Z June 20, 2013 Gallery Z hosts opening receptions for its current exhibition every third Thurday of the month from 5 to 9pm. | Gallery Z | 06/20/13 | Providence |
Gallery WalkPresented by Providence Art Windows at URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery June 20, 2013 The Director, Rebecca Siemering, will be leading a gallery walk on Thursday, June 20th, at 6PM starting from the University of Rhode Island Library at 80 Washington Street. Come and learn about the program, as well as view the most recent installation by Project Open Door students. The students in this program from across Rhode Island, took 15 windows and transformed them with creatures, animals and monsters referenced in mythology from around the world. Join us from 5-9 on this evening, and... | Providence Art Windows | 06/20/13 | Providence |
Rhode Island Charter Day CelebrationPresented by Roger Williams National Memorial at Roger Williams National Memorial June 22, 2013 Community celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Rhode Island charter. Morning events include a State House open house with a ribbon cutting of the new Charter Museum, a talk by John Barry, author of Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul, and a glimpse into State House treasures. In the afternoon, it's a party at Roger Williams National Memorial featuring the Eastern Medicine Singers, Big Nazo characters, the Extraordinary Rendition Band, hands-on history and trivia, food... | Roger Williams National Memorial | 06/22/13 | Providence |
Summer SoireePresented by Jamestown Arts Center at Jamestown Arts Center July 5, 2013 Please join us for our 3rd annual Summer Soiree and an exclusive preview of "Outside In" an exhibit of extraordinary Outsider Art - Curated by George Jacobs. Creative Cocktails and Incredible Edibles by Stoneacre Pantry. Proceeds from this fun filled fundraiser will support the mission of the JAC. The mission of the Jamestown Arts Center is to engage, enrich and inspire our community through extraordinary arts experiences. | Jamestown Arts Center | 07/05/13 | Jamestown |
PM PicnicsPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum July 10-September 4, 2013
July 10 - The Ravers
July 17 - Honky Tonk Knights
July 24 - Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors"
July 31 - The Elderly Brothers
August 7 - "The Comedy of Errors"
August 14 - Abbey Rhode
August 21 - Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons
August 28 - "The Comedy of Errors"
September 4 - "The Comedy of Errors
| Newport Art Museum | 07/10/13-
09/04/13 | Newport |
Locally MadePresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum July 12-November 3, 2013 The RISD Museum’s first large survey of work from the greater-Providence region in more than 20 years, Locally Made expands across several Museum galleries with multiple components celebrating the rich and diverse talent in the city and nearby communities.
The Museum’s Upper Farago Gallery features recent acquisitions now in the collection created by local artists, video works selected guest curator Dina Deitsch (Contemporary Art Curator, deCordova... | RISD Museum | 07/12/13-
11/03/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park July 13, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for July 13th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (8:21pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (8:21pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 07/13/13 | Providence |
Read/Eat/Chat Presented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum July 18, 2013 "Read/Eat/Chat,” the Museum’s art themed book club, will meet at noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Read the book, bring a lunch and discuss!
This Month:
False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes
by Thomas Hoving
Setting: 20th Century
Thomas Hoving (past Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art) presents a gallery of art fakes, fakers, and the suckers who fell for the scams. From the Shroud of Turin to pre-Colombian... | Newport Art Museum | 07/18/13 | Newport |
Newport Art Museum Summer GalaPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum July 20, 2013 Newport Art Museum's Summer Gala, "Night at the Museum, Where Art Comes to Life" celebrates 100 years of bringing arts education to the community. Dancing to Mac Chrupcala Orchestra, silent auctions, art demonstrations, and delicious dining. | Newport Art Museum | 07/20/13 | Newport |
Gospel Brunch Presented by Newport Restoration Foundation at Rough Point July 21, 2013 Savor a Southern-style brunch followed by a performance of a 65 member gospel choir and live musicians overlooking the ocean. RPM Voices is a non-denominational, educational organization that will shed light on the history of this musical form that was so dear to Doris Duke. Part of the house will be open for viewing including this year’s exhibit A Career of Giving: The Surprising Legacy of Doris Duke. Brunch is 1:00-3:00 PM, followed by the concert starting at 3:00 PM. Consider being... | Newport Restoration Foundation | 07/21/13 | Newport |
Cultural Survival BazaarPresented by Cultural Survival at Four Corners Arts Center July 27-July 28, 2013 A Festival of Arts & Cultures from Around the World. We feature guest artisans, handmade products benefiting the livelihoods of artisans, projects in their communities, and fair trade. Shop unique art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more. For dates, locations, special features and performance schedules visit our website at http://bazaar.cs.org | Cultural Survival | 07/27/13-
07/28/13 | Tiverton |
The African-American Visual Art Show Presented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery August 1-September 30, 2013 Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office. This show features works by African-American artists in Rhode Island. | Atrium Gallery | 08/01/13-
09/30/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park August 10, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for August 10th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (7:54pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (7:54pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 08/10/13 | Providence |
Read/Eat/ChatPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum August 15, 2013 "Read/Eat/Chat,” the Museum’s art themed book club, will meet at noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Read the book, bring a lunch and discuss!
This Month:
Louise Nevelson - A Passionate Life
by Laurie Lisle
Setting: 20th Century
The only biography of Louise Nevelson (1899-1988). She was born in Russia, grew up in Maine and married a wealthy New Yorker. As her dedication to art grew she abandoned her husband and neglected her son.... | Newport Art Museum | 08/15/13 | Newport |
| NecronomiCon - Providence | Lovecraft Arts and Sciences Council | 08/22/13-
08/25/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park August 24, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for August 24th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (7:33pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (7:33pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 08/24/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park September 7, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for September 7th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (7:10pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (7:10pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 09/07/13 | Providence |
Read/Eat/Chat Presented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum September 19, 2013 "Read/Eat/Chat,” the Museum’s art themed book club, will meet at noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Read the book, bring a lunch and discuss!
This Month:
The Man Who Made Vermeers: Unvarnishing the Legend of Master Forger Han van Meegeren
by Jonathan Lopez
Setting: 20th Century
It's a story that made Dutch painter Han van Meegeren (1889-1947) famous worldwide when it broke at the end of World War II. A lifetime of disappointment... | Newport Art Museum | 09/19/13 | Newport |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park September 21, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for September 21st, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (6:46pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (6:46pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit... | WaterFire Providence | 09/21/13 | Providence |
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