First three Gallery Hop-related announcements?
:: The Amazing Fantasy Life of the Brothers Minter! Friday, June 18th
at Mecca: Live Studio & Gallery, 209 N. Limestone ::
Matt and Kenn Minter, brought together as brothers through a bizarre
series of mating and birthing rituals, let you, the allegedly
privileged, glimpse a segment of their Amazing Fantasy Life -(should be
announced as if yelled from within an echo chamber) in this, what we
like to call an art opening entitled, "The Amazing Fantasy Life of the
Brothers Minter". One girl asked, "what can I expect to find?" The
reply came simply, "expect creepy creatures and sexy superheroes."
Gallery Hop, Friday June 18th from 6-8pm * proper attire suggested: it
is requested that guests clothe thyselves in superhero gear. So please
come as your favorite superhero real or imagined. If you can't imagine
any The Brothers Minter have a slew to choose from. Seek counsel from
the experts. www.fuzzoid.com/kennminter
The ?Re:Arrangements? performance art series follows at 8pm. This
popular after-Hop activity has entertained slews since its debut in
September 1999. Come see what's the hubbub, bub. For more information
call 859/254-9790 or visit www.meccadance.com.
:: Gallerie Soleil, 363 W.Short St, presents ?Gypsies, Tramps, and
Thievies? ::
Four Kentucky Historical roadside markers mention Sue Mundy aka Jerome
Clarke but none tell the whole story. A native of Franklin County
Kentucky, Clarke joined the Confederate Army at age 17. He eventually
became one of General John Hunt Morgan's Men. After General Morgan's
death the Confederate raider became notorious as woman marauder Sue
Mundy. Executed by hanging before a crowd of several thousand in
Louisville in 1865 at age 20, Sue Mundy is only a footnote in history
but her outrageous life serves as the earliest reference in GYPSIES,
TRAMPS AND THIEVES A one hundred year history of the naked sailor,
hustler, drag queen and wild child as muse in the underground Lexington
art scene.
Morgan (Robert, not John Hunt), has assembled the show which features
approximately 80 pieces, photographs, drawings, paintings, films and
assorted strange stuff gathered from private collections, archives and
anonymous sources, some never seen before.
Lexington Madame Belle Brezing, Sweet Evening Breeze aka James Herndon,
and artist Henry Faulkner all appear as sources of inspiration for
underground artists in Lexington. Morgan has been at the heart of
Lexington's underground art scene since serving as Faulkner's studio
assistant while a student at the University of Kentucky in the late
60s.
Rare photographs of Belle Brezing and her "girls" segue into images of
Elvis-like motorcycle guys and fresh faced sailors including one
intriguing shot of a "sailor wedding", many from Faulkner's personal
collection. Never before seen snapshots of Sweet Evening Breeze add to
the mythology surrounding one of Lexington's most colorful characters.
The 70s and 80s come into vivid focus in portraits of the legendary
Pagan Babies, a loosely defined pack of artists known for their
over-the-top appearance and behavior that gave rise to a golden age of
underground activity. Their spontaneous public hi-jinks gave Lexington
its first glimpse of guerilla theater and what would later be known as
performance art. Elaborate costumes that were the Pagan Babies'
signature are showcased in photographs by John Ashley. The Pagan Babies
spawned a number of artists, musicians and actors, some active today
including Morgan himself made Theater Downunder, in the basement of
Leva's restaurant, a center of the 80s underground scene. The group
helped give birth to The Red Interiors and The Thrusters, two
regionally popular punk rock bands. Pagan Baby alumni presided over the
scene at Club A-Go-Go and later at Club LMNOP.
Traditionally ignored and scorned by the arts establishment, the
underground functions as an incubator. Morgan likens the underground to
the fecund world that thrives under a rock where white tendrils of
vegetation and unrecognized creatures grow unbridled...decay and
deconstruction. It's a fertile bed for restating and rethinking the
whole artistic experience. And that's why it's scary.
Underground movements eventually surface and become the accepted fare
for that same establishment. And it's happening at a faster rate. The
street doesn't stay in the street long anymore. Bottom line, a lot of
the underground is unexplainable. Where do people come from? Where do
they go? They encourage each other in their eccentricity and creativity
no matter how bizarre or insignificant when there is no encouragement
from any legitimate source.
Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves features vintage works by John Ashley, Frank
During, Laura Evans, Henry Faulkner, Guy Mendes, Robert Morgan, and
John Warner. The show also includes new works by Sammy Beam, J. Todd
Dockery Jimmy Gordon, John Ridener, and Michael Shaver. Gypsies, Tramps
& Thieves opens with a Gallery Hop reception Friday, June 18, 4-9 PM
and runs through July 4 at GALLERIE SOLEIL, 363 W. Short St. in
Lexington. Appointment: 233-0890 and 255-0019.
:: Cerlan Gallery: Contemporary Fine Art and Folk Art, 522 West Short
Street, Lexington, presents works by Georgia Henkel and Bill Santen -
June 18th - July 17th Gallery Hop Reception Friday, June 18, 5pm-8pm
Upstairs Gallery: group show of gallery artists, folk art, sculpture,
paintings, ceramics, photography and prints Hours: Thursday -
Saturday, 11am-5pm and by appointment. For more info, phone
859-361-1801 or 859-576-7990 and/or visit http://www.billsanten.com,
www.georgiahenkel.com
:: The Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Art invites you to a June
Pavanet Party on Saturday, June 19th ::
For those unfamiliar, the Pavanet is a huge monthly party that travels
from home to home and is well attended by many artists of all kinds.
The party starts at 8pm and will run through the night. It's also a
potluck and a BYOB event, so come prepared to share, eat, and drink
plentifully. There will probably also be a showing of the feature
length film "The Mural: The Liberation of Women", produced by Tiberino
and Roea. For directions, go to http://www.lavahouse.org or email us
at mailto:thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
:: The Center for Women, Children & Families presents 'Party on the
Green' - Benefit for the Center for Women, Children & Families ?
Saturday, June 19th ::
WHEN:
Saturday, June 19 - 8 pm to midnight
WHERE:
Kearney Hills Golf Links (off Georgetown Road)
COSTS:
Tickets are $ 40 per person or $ 300 per table of 8
Tickets are available at all Fifth Third Banks. Beer, Wine & Soft
Drinks are included in the price of the ticket.
DETAILS:
Casual attire for a relaxed evening of food, music, and silent auction.
The Center for Women, Children & Families is located at 530 North
Limestone Street. The Center is a non-profit social service Agency
providing a safe, accessible and healing environment for Children,
while developing the strength and self-sufficiency of Women and
Families through education, support and advocacy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Event Chairperson - Judy Bakehorn, ph. 231-7676
:: Gay/Lesbian Services Organization (GLSO) 11th Annual Pride Picnic -
Sun, June 20 ::
The Gay/Lesbian Services Organization (GLSO) presents its 11th Annual
Pride Picnic, Sunday, June 20 - 12 to 4 pm @ Windy Knoll Horse Farm,
3263 Cleveland Road North, Lexington. (Rain or shine-there is a large
indoor arena in case of inclement weather)
FREE & open to the public.
All progressive and supportive organizations are cordially invited to
attend and/or set up informational/vendor booths at this event. Please
call The Pride Center at 859-253-3233 if your group would like to be
put on the roster for an informational/vendor table.
Entertainment will be provided by singer/songwriter Lori O'Connor, the
group LIP Candy, DJ Mr. Motown and the Squash Beetle Morris Dancers.
There will be games, vendors, prizes, a silent auction, and a raffle
for a gently used Chevy Cavalier Convertible. Due to insurance
restrictions, please NO ALCOHOL. Soft drinks and bottled water will be
sold at the picnic to help offset costs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Collins ThomasA859@cs.com - 859-253-3233
:: Urban League Young Professionals presents AIDS awareness events ::
WHEN & WHERE
Speaker: Annette Brooks
Monday, June 21 - 5:30 pm
Lexington Central Library
* Followed by candlelight vigil in Phoenix Park *
Video: It Can't Happen to Me
Monday, June 23 - 6:00 pm
Lexington Central Library
Softball tournament and FREE HIV screenings
Friday & Saturday, June 25+26
Carver Center
DETAILS:
As a part of the National Urban League Young Professionals National
HIV/AIDS Awareness & Education Program, the Lexington Urban League
Young Professionals will host a series of information sessions and a
candlelight vigil to bring awareness to the Lexington community.
On Wednesday, at 6:00pm at the library, general information will be
shared and panelists will be available to answer questions, and a
15-minute video called "It Can't Happen to Me" will be shown to further
educate attendees.
On Friday and Saturday, the Young Professionals will be hosting a
softball tournament and will be providing FREE HIV screenings at the
Carver Center. Free screenings will also be conducted on Monday and
Wednesday during the evening activities at the Lexington Public
Library.
The Faces of AIDS exhibit will be on display at the library as well.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charles Hobbs, President
Lexington Urban League Young Professionals
859/233-1561 ext. 29
:: And, finally ? HEADS-UP!/SAVE THE DATE Don?t miss the documentary
film "A CLOSER WALK," a powerful, very personal look at what is to come
in the AIDS crisis if more is not done NOW, at the Kentucky Theater on
THURSDAY, JULY 1st! More information in the next issue of The Lexington
Project.
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 30
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:: Thursday, June 17 ::
BIG FRESH w/ULYSSES and LIPKANDY @ The Dame
9pm :: ages 21+ :: $3
Pop Pop POP! Expect a full range of pop from joyous bounce (Big Fresh
will release a special cdr version of their ?Joybombs? ep at the show)
to heart-wrenching (Ulysses) to powerful and catchy (Lipkandy, aka The
Melissas, former owners of Smack!, making their first Lexington
appearance in a very very long time). Unca? Bill wrote an undoubtedly
witty preview for this show. It?s currently floating somewhere in
cyberspace between his computer and mine. If it shows up soon, it may
make it to your inbox as an addendum.
:: Thursday, June 17 ::
PAUL ?WINE? JONES w/BRYAN HIMES @ High on Rose
10pm :: ages 21+ :: $8
By all accounts I?ve heard, PAUL ?WINE? JONES was the highlight of the
recent FAT POSSUM JUKE JOINT CARAVAN that made a recent stop at The
Dame. Jones is a Mississippi bluesman whose style is ?deeply rooted in
the rural juke joint tradition of the Delta?, ?totally original, a
combination of synchronized guitar and vocal phrasings and electric
country blues.? (from AllMusic.com) Recommended to fans of SON HOUSE,
RL BURNSIDE, and ALBERT COLLINS.
:: Friday, June 18 ::
GALLERY HOP! @ numerous spots all over downtown Lexington
5-8pm :: all ages :: FREE
Peep some new art, sampler numerous varieties of box and jug wine, and
enjoy downtown Lexington with several thousand of your closest friends.
:: Saturday, June 19 ::
THE VANDERMARK 5 w/ATOMIC @ Mecca, 209 N.Limestone
8pm :: all ages :: $5
By now, you'd think Ken Vandermark would be able to stroll through
downtown Lexington's streets, garnering friendly "hello's" from
passersby, recognizing him as just another familiar face on the
sidewalk. Perhaps this is the case. If so, he's certainly earned it,
and Lexington would be a lucky town indeed, as his recently perennial
visits to the Bluegrass (at times, twice a year), bring a breath of
fresh air and excitement to fans of jazz and avant-garde music, as well
as bolstering the ever-expanding and successful Outside The Spotlight
series. But perhaps, the quiet, affable Chicago musician is better
known once he takes the stage with one of his many musical
incarnations, speaking volumes with the tones and vibrations passing
through his arsenal of reed instruments.
This month, Lexington again plays host to the 1999 winner of the
prestigious MacArthur Fellowship "genius grant", when Ken brings his
exciting and highly volatile Vandermark 5 quintet to Mecca, where they
will be sharing the bill with Swedish avant-jazz supergroup, Atomic.
Touring the U.S. and Canada in support of their upcoming album (their
8th release for the Atavistic imprint), "Elements of Style, Exercises
in Surprise", The V5 continues their tradition of combining an eclectic
mix of musical styles - free jazz, rock, funk, bop, punk, avant-garde,
and traditional jazz - into compositions that are interpreted onstage
by the talented cast of musicians involved. Since 1996, the V5 has
honed its skills and built it's reputation as a fiery live act by
playing a continuous series of weekly Tuesday night shows at Chicago's
Empty Bottle. Members Kent Kessler (bass), Dave Rempis (alto/tenor
saxes), Jeb Bishop (trombone), and Tim Daisy (drums) comprise the
current lineup that has remained since last year's breakthrough album,
"Airports for Light".
This anticipated Lexington show should prove to be as exciting and
rewarding as last year's visit to the Downtown Arts Center, and as
those who attended that show can attest, music fans of all genres are
in for an amazing experience. As an added bonus to this show, each
group will play one set each, then combine as a tentet for a special
encore final set. Who knows what will happen when you pack this many
amazing talents together on one stage... let's hope Mecca has fire
insurance.
-brian turner
The concert is sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM and the Lexington Action Arts
Collective. For more information call 335-8881 or email
informationactivists@yahoo.com. http://www.kenvandermark.com
:: Monday, June 21 ::
CD CENTRAL presents a WILCO listening party @ The Dame
8pm :: ages 21+ :: $3
CD CENTRAL, Lexington?s great independent music store, presents a
listening party preview of the new WILCO record, A Ghost Is Born. The
night promises free food from GUMBO YA YA, cheap KENTUCKY ALE, music by
SLO-FI (ex-Blueberries) and the DEEHAWKS, and a chance to purchase the
new WILCO record as soon as it goes on sale at midnight. NOTE: Anyone
buying the Wilco record will have their $3 admission fully refunded.
For more info call CD Central at 233-3472 or visit
http://www.cdcentralmusic.com.
:: Saturday, June 26 ::
THE LAY ALL OVER ITS @ The Ice House, 412 Cross St
9pm :: all ages :: $3-5 suggested donation
THE LAY ALL OVER ITS = an out-jazz, free-form folk hybrid featuring
drummer NORI TAKANA and bassist JASON AJEMIAN, whom some of you will
remember as a member of the Chicago jazz ensembles TRIAGE and DRAGONS
1976 (both of which have performed in Lexington recently as part of the
Outside the Spotlight series) and the avant-folk duo BORN HELLER (whose
March performance at the Ice House was reviewed by Dave Cobb for Nougat
? http://nougatmagazine.com/LiveMusicPreReviews.html - you?ll need to
scroll down a bit to find it). Jason?s an amazing charismatic
performer. You don?t want to miss the chance to see him live. [FULL
DISCLOSURE: I helped organize this concert.]
:: Also worthwhile in the June 16-June 30 timeframe ::
Every Monday OPEN MIC w/CHARLIE WHITTINGTON @ High on Rose
Every Monday THE SOULSONICS @ The Dame
Every Tuesday CLUB DUB @ High on Rose
Every Wednesday BIG MARACAS @ High on Rose
Every Wednesday SUPER KUNG FU MOTORCYCLE MONKEY @ The Dame
Wed/June 16 THE SAMPLES w/BRIAN VANDER ARK @ The Dame
Wed/June 16 JESSE MALIN w/SQUADFIVE-O @ Uncle Plesants (Louisville)
Fri/June 18 'LEBOWSKI FEST 2004' with MY MORNING JACKET, BARE JR., and
a screening of 'The Big Lebowski' @ Brown Forman Amphitheater
(Louisville - http://www.lebowskifest.com)
Fri/June 18 G-FUNK @ The Dame
Sat/June 19 THE YELLOW BELTS w/SUNDAY VALLEY and ZOMBIE COWBOYS @ The
Dame
Sat/June 19 'Is This It' (Strokes covers) @ High on Rose
Tues/June 22 THE FAKES w/THREE WHEEL MOTION @ The Dame
Tues/June 22 !!! @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville) - ages 18+
Thur/June 24 GLASS HARP featuring PHIL KEAGGY w/JERRY BELSAK @ The Dame
Fri/June 25 BIG MARACAS w/THE SWELLS @ The Dame
Sat/June 26 OVER THE RHINE w/VIENNA TENG @ The Dame ? early show, 7pm
Sat/June 26 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame ? late show, 10pm
Sat/June 26 SPOON w/THEE SHAMS and THE PINE CLUB @ Headliners
(Louisville)
Sun/June 27 THERAPOSA (ex-Autumn Rising) @ Southgate House (Newport,
KY)
Mon/June 28 SUICIDE GIRLS LIVE BURLESQUE TOUR w/SLUTS OF TRUST and
BLOOM @ Headliners (Louisville)
Tues/June 29 DEEP 13 w/RADIO KINGS @ The Dame
Wed/June 30 DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thur/July 1 VON HEMMLING w/ELEPHANT MICAH @ High on Rose
Sat/July 3 IRON AND WINE w/AZITA @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sun/July 4 AL GREEN @ Waterfront Park (Louisville)
Wed/July 7 OLD 97's @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/July 10 SUNDAY VALLEY w/SOCIAL JUNK and MALACHAI @ High on Rose
Sat/July 10 THE MOONEY SUZUKI @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/July 14 URGE OVERKILL @ The Dame
Thur/July 15 BUGS EAT BOOKS @ High on Rose
Wed/July 21 DAVE ALVIN w/LOS STRAITJACKETS @ The Dame
Thur/July 22 THE WOGGLES @ The Dame
Fri/July 23 IRIS DEMENT @ The Dame
Sun/Aug 8 THE WALKMEN w/BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE @ Southgate House
(Newport,KY)
Wed/Aug 11 GOMEZ w/THE POLYPHONIC SPREE and THE THRILLS @ W. L. Lyons
Brown Theatre (Louisville) - tickets on sale Sat, June 19 at
TicketMaster or via the KCA Box Office 502/584-7777
:: Pertinent resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
HIGH ON ROSE, corner of High and Rose Sts, Lexington -
http://www.highonrose.com
MECCA studio/gallery, 209 N.Limestone - http://www.meccadance.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington
LEXINGTONSHOWS.tk (all ages show listings) -
http://www.lexingtonshows.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station)- http:://www.wrfl.org
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby
Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - http://www.headlinersmusic.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2120 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville -
http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH -
http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
THE MOCKBEE (formerly SS NOVA), 2260 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH -
http://www.ssnova.org
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know -
email informationactivists@yahoo.com
:::::::::::::::::::::: CD REVIEW :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Vandermark 5
Elements of Style, Exercises in Surprise
Atavistic, 2004
Another strong release from one of Chicago's most exciting free-jazz
outfits, 'Elements of Style' follows hot on the heels of last year's
acclaimed "Airports for Light" album, and continues in the same mode of
attack that has been leading up to the bold style of the V5 in recent
years. For those not familiar, the style of jazz the V5 serves up, is a
uniquely powerful mix of experimental free-jazz, traditional jazz
composition, rock, funk, post-bop and blues. The lineup of musicians
remains the same as on the last album, and includes some of the most
prolific and seasoned veterans of the Chicago jazz scene, allowing for
a broad range of textures as well as interpretations.
Like nearly all previous V5 releases, the tunes on this album offer a
nice variation of moods, making for an extremely fun listen; from the
sultry, mid-tempo ("Outside Ticket"), the groove heavy rock of "Knock
Yourself Out", textural sketches ("Intagliamento"), the up-tempo swing
of "Telefon", to the gorgeous balladry of "Gyllene". The album ends
with an epic 20 min. piece, "Six of One", which take some time to build
before kicking into high gear, but pays off ultimately - featuring
perhaps some of the finest solo trading seen by the V5 yet. What I find
most enjoyable about this album is that it seems to fully expose the
talents of Jeb Bishop (trombone), who in my opinion, could be the
Vandermark 5's secret weapon. His playing on this release is beyond
exceptional, and he really steps up to the plate on tracks such as
"Strata" and "Six of One", holding his own with his solos as well as
trading riffs with Vandermark and Dave Rempis (saxes).
Recorded by Bob Weston (of Volcano Suns / Shellac fame), the album has
a clean, powerful sound that suits the intensity of this band nicely,
as seeing them perform live is nothing short of blowing you away. The
Vandermark 5 excel at putting out consistently great jazz albums while
still maintaining their avant-garde edge that pushes the boundaries of
contemporary jazz; "Elements of Style" is just another step in the
realization of a great, contemporary jazz band.
-bt
:::::::::::::::::::::: DRINK RECIPE
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Mojito (From Jessica Kepler, NYC)
* cuban rum
* many limes, approx. 4 slices squeezed per glass
* lime juice
* mint sprigs
* soda water - but i like to use welch's pineapple peach juice with
the lime
a presto, thats a mojito, they look really dirty when I make them, with
the limes and mints and all.
:::::::::::::::::::::: FILM REVIEW
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The Magdalene Sisters (2002)
Written and directed by Peter Mullan
Available on VHS and DVD
The Magdalene Sisters opens with an Irish Catholic wedding, the
sacrament that makes a woman respectable. However, the bulk of the
movie takes place in a convent-cum-asylum for so-called loose women.
Beautifully shot, remarkably quiet, and composed primarily of medium
shots and close-ups, The Magdalene Sisters is a difficult movie to
watch. Difficult because it tells the story of three young Irish
women?one raped, one beautiful, and one who gives birth out of
wedlock?who are stripped of their freedom because they are young women
and because the men around them have transgressed Catholic morality .
Difficult because the claustrophobia, the frustration the young women
feel is painfully present in every shot. Difficult because women, the
girls' mothers, the nuns, the women of the community, are complicit in
the incarceration.
The women who end up in the Magdalene asylum are there to do penance
for men's violence, men's weakness, as well as their own. In the cases
of Margaret and Rose, two of the main characters, they have been
consigned to the asylum because their families are more concerned with
their own shame at having a "soiled" daughter than with their
daughters' well being.
It might be tempting to distance oneself from the violence of the
asylum and the horror of illegal confinement the film depicts by
dismissing it as having happened in another country, in another time.
Unfortunately, The Magdalene Sisters is based on true events that
happened as recently as the 1960s and 1970s in Ireland. The last
laundry closed in 1996. While the women?s movement was at a fever
pitch, especially in the United States, in the Magdalene asylums women
were being committed against their will. These asylums relied on their
enforced labor for financial viability. As the film quietly but
unmistakably suggests, the laundry mat/asylums were driven by economics
as much as, if not more than, religious fervor for the reformation of
"wayward" girls.
Historical Research on Magdalene asylums: Do Penance or Parish:
Magdalen Asylums in Ireland by Frances Finnegan; Suffer the Little
Children; "Sex in a Cold Climate," a documentary by Steve Humphries;
"Dear Daughter," tv documentary; "States of Fear," tv documentary.
Beth Connors Manke
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