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Rebecca McFarland
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| Euclid Public Library 630 East 222 St. |
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| Euclid |
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44123
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(216)261-5300 x.118
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(440)333-4184
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| audience: | Adult,Children | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | Specializes in Cleveland history | ||||
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Greg L. Reese
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| P.O. Box 221163 | |||||
| Beachwood |
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44122
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(216) 268-6279
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| audience: | Adult,Family | ||||
| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | Presentation based on book. "JazzKeepers" lecture, visuals & live jazz performance. | ||||
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Allan R. May
[email protected] |
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| 1801 East 12th Apt. 1801 |
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| Cleveland |
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44114
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Phone:
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216.691.1939
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| audience: | Adult,Young Adult | ||||
| fee: | Contact speaker for current fee; | ||||
| description: | Allan May is an authority on the history of organized crime in the United States. He has taught numerous courses in the Cleveland area, including Cuyahoga Community College's Senior Adult Education program. May is the primary writer for Court TV''s organized crime website and a feature writer for AmericanMafia.com. Mr. May's first book, Mob Stories, was published in January 2001 and he currently has several book projects in process. | ||||
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Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland
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| 10819 Magnolia Dr. | |||||
| Cleveland |
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44106
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(216) 421-7222
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| audience: | Children,Family | ||||
| fee: | Varies on program; | ||||
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Francis T. D'Amico, Magician
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| 3907 W. 157 | |||||
| Cleveland |
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44111
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Phone:
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(216)252-8283
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| audience: | Family, | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; Varies (Will work with your budget); | ||||
| description: | Costumed, authentic, historical presentations or modern day magic. (Both formal or informal). Also useage of animals when requested, ie:birds, rabbits, chicks, etc... | ||||
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Frank S. Casey
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| 21271 Morewood Pkwy | |||||
| Rocky River |
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44116
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Phone:
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(440) 333-2399
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| audience: | Adult,Family | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | Mr. Casey is a retired executive who lectures on music & history of big bands, vocalists, sidemen and theme songs. The best music of the 30s, 40s & 50s. He has presented at Elderhostels and cruise ships. | ||||
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Daniel A. Buttolph
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| 4636 W. 147 Street | |||||
| Cleveland |
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44114
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Phone:
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(216) 941-7173
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| audience: | Adult, | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | Daniel Buttolph is a certified speech pathologist. His programs are included in the "I Remember" series, particularly "Remembering Radio". His new programs include "Remembering George Burns" and "Ol' League Park". His motto is "Bringing Yesterday to Today." [email protected] |
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Carl H. Miller
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| 1285 West 114th Street | |||||
| Cleveland |
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44102
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Phone:
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(216) 521-0925
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| audience: | Adult, | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | This is a slide presentation on the history of breweries in Cleveland. Mr. Miller is the author of "Breweries of Cleveland." [email protected] |
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Jacqueline Dukes
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| 3566 Ludgate Rd. | |||||
| Shaker Heights |
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44120
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Phone:
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(216) 283-2193
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| audience: | Family, | ||||
| fee: | Greater then $50; | ||||
| description: | Collector of international dolls and textiles, particularly interested in Africa. Has traveled to South Africa, Swaziland, and Japan. | ||||
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Kenneth A. Yenke
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| P.O. Box 361633 | |||||
| Strongsville |
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44136
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Phone:
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440.238.5363
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216.966.2470
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| audience: | Adult,Young Adult | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | Ken Yenke is a top writer, collector and international appraiser of teddy bears and related memorabilia. He also writes "Yenke Peddler", the antique column for Cleveland''s 25 Sun Newspapers. [email protected] |
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Zak Morgan
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| P.O. Box 30035 | |||||
| Cincinnati |
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45230
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Phone:
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513.232.5820
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| audience: | Family,Children | ||||
| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | "Bloom with Zak Morgan" is a highly interactive music and storytelling program designed to exercise the imagination and encourage reading. Zak Morgan''s material draws frequent comparisons to Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss and his co, Bloom, was named Best Children''s Album in the 2000 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. | ||||
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Ronald Sluga
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| 32306 Glen Arden Drive | |||||
| Lorain |
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44525
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Phone:
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440.585.0266
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| audience: | Children,Family | ||||
| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | Ron Sluga entertains with a history of the banjo and its music. Ron began playing mandolin at the age of three and has recorded over 60 releases spanning 40 years. He performed on the first record to receive a polka grammy. | ||||
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Dale and Marion Landis Classic Clowns and Characters
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| 1182 Country Club Boulevard | |||||
| Columbus |
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43227
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Phone:
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614.755.2876
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614.755.2876
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| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | Dale and Marion, also known as Fritzi and Mitzi, have a show of classic clown skits that have been performed by clowns on stage and in the circus for many years. They also present a Clown Arts Entertainment Program where they put on costumes and make-up in front of the audience while answering questions in a fun and educational way. Dale has also been playing Santa Claus since 1974. | ||||
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Mary Ellen Armentrout
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| Herrick Memorial Library | |||||
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Phone:
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440.647.2120
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| audience: | Adult,Family | ||||
| fee: | Less then $100; | ||||
| description: | Mary Ellen Armentrout has presents lectures and slide shows about Library history. She has given more than 50 presentations to Ohio groups since 1996. | ||||
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Women In History
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| P.O. Box 770682 | |||||
| Lakewood |
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44107
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Phone:
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216.228.4779
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216.228.4779
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| audience: | Family,Children | ||||
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| description: |
Dramatic re-creation of lives of notable women in U.S. history in authentic costume. Non-profit corporation. 11 actresses; more than 60 characters
Contact: Vernice Jackson [email protected] |
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BILL HARTNETT AS MARK TWAIN
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| c/o The Talent Center P.O. Box 23220 | |||||
| Cincinnati, |
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45223
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Phone:
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513-541-1257
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513-542-7858
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| audience: | Children,Young Adult | ||||
| fee: | Contact performer for current fee. You may be eligible to receive programs at half-price or free with special grants; | ||||
| description: | Let your summer program participants have the pleasure of meeting one of the world's great humorists: Mark Twain. This show was originated by Autry Pinson, who performed over 500 shows for elementary and upper-level schools. Mr. Pinson has trained Bill Hartnett-already an established Mark Twain-to present the same spirited show, with the same reliability and quality. Learn about acting and make-up as you watch Bill put his face on and demonstrate movement. Audience participation is a part of the show. Audience: All ages. [email protected] | ||||
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INTUITION THEATRE FEATURING BET STEWART
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| 1427 Thompson Heights Avenue | |||||
| Cincinnati, |
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45223
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Phone:
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513-542-2231
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513-542-8044
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| fee: | $310.00 for one show/$535.00 for two shows. Travel expenses if over 150 miles. Partial funding may be available through the Ohio Arts Council. ; | ||||
| description: | "The 20th Century Rocks!" marks the new millennium with a celebration of the past century. The audience joins in the scenes as cakewalkers, factory workers, and "World Band Members" in this fast-paced ride through the music and history of the 1900s. Also featured is the musical play "Jack and the Mean Beans" in which Jack, representing kids everywhere, outsmarts the Big Guy (played on performance stilts). Intuition Theatre has been creating original theatre since its founding in 1980, touring schools, festivals, and theaters in the continental U.S., Alaska, Mexico, and Russia. Audience: All ages. | ||||
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DR. FRED SMART
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| 4021 Lebanon Road | |||||
| South Lebanon, |
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45065
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Phone:
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513-494-2870
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| audience: | Young Adult,Family | ||||
| fee: | Contact performer for current fee; | ||||
| description: | Dr. Fred Smart is a magician, humorist, speaker, and motivator. He has performed throughout America and 44 foreign countries. Among the shows he offers are The Old Tyme Magical Medicine Show . You'll roll on the ground as Fred (as Sam Slick, the fastest snake oil salesman in the Midwest) recreates the wonderful event which occurred in every small pioneer town; the arrival of the patent medicine wagon. He also offers a program called Great Attitude which deals with attitude, values, respect, and self-esteem. Length of Program: Varies. Audience: All ages. [email protected] | ||||
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NEW EUROPA TROUBADOURS
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| PO Box 23220 | |||||
| Cincinnati, |
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45223
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Phone:
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1-800-878-ACTS
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513-542-7858
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| audience: | Children,Family | ||||
| fee: | Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.; | ||||
| description: | Performing music and songs from various European peoples. And if some patrons are so inclined, they will lead them in some dances. (They can also perform stage shows and teach dances in your Family Activities stage.)[email protected] | ||||
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THE SINGING TRAINMEN
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| PO Box 23220 | |||||
| Cincinnati |
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45223
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Phone:
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1-800-878-ACTS
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| audience: | Children,Family | ||||
| fee: | Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.; | ||||
| description: | SINGING TRAINMEN sing train songs and tell train stories. (Also available for stage performances)[email protected] | ||||
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Talent Center
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| PO Box 23220 | |||||
| Cincinnati, |
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45223
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Phone:
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1-800-878-ACTS
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| fee: | Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.; | ||||
| description: | Chip Smith as ABRAHAM LINCOLN visits with your patrons, sharing history, wit and wisdom. WWW.TalentCenter.com | ||||
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Wayne Stewart
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| 1142 West 10th St. | |||||
| Lorain |
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44052
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Phone:
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440.245.1164
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email:
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| audience: | Family,Adult | ||||
| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | Wayne Stewar is the author of 15 books on baseball. His program focuses specifically on baseball and fathers and sons in baseball. | ||||
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the TALENT CENTER
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| PO Box 23220 | |||||
| Cincinnati |
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45223
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Phone:
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800.878.ACTS
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513.542.7858
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| audience: | Children,Adult | ||||
| fee: | Contact performers for fee. Free shows and half-off available.; | ||||
| description: |
The TALENT CENTER offers a great array of shows of all kinds for people of all ages. The center offers all sorts of entertainment including:
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Jennifer Finkel
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| 10014 Burton Avenue | |||||
| Bratenahl |
OH
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44108
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Phone:
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216-268-2588
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email:
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| audience: | Adult, | ||||
| fee: | Over $100; | ||||
| description: | "Decoding Da Vinci: the role of symbolism in the art of Leonardo Da Vinci". Using Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code as a point of reference, I discuss Leonardo's paintings from an art historian's perspective | ||||
