
Arts + Entertainment

curtain’s up on duluth
The Duluth arts and entertainment scene is booming with a robust lineup of local artists. From featured art in local galleries to live music on a patio, the offerings are extraordinary.

Art Dock
The Art Dock is locally owned gallery featuring local and regional artists, open since 1985 in the Historic DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Canal Park, Duluth, MN. The Art Dock features work of the Northland and Lake Superior including a fine selection of pottery, jewelry, photographs, prints, paintings, fiber, stained glass, cards, wood crafts, CD’s by local musicians, framing service and much more!
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Bayfront Festival Park
Few things are more fun than a summer concert on the bright, beautiful shores of our big lake. And Bayfront Festival Park makes it better than ever! Enjoy comfortable concert surroundings, all-new facilities, enhanced vendor areas, spectacular landscaping and a natural amphitheater, which provides an unobstructed view of every concert, as well as ships in the harbor beyond.
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Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” brings people together to create delightful memories for all! Bentleyville is a FREE Walk Through Light Show! Parking is $10 per vehicle.
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Duluth Art Institute
The Duluth Art Institute enriches daily life with dynamic, innovative visual arts programming that upholds excellence and promotes inclusive community participation. They then create opportunities for artists to share what they’ve created in an inclusive environment — a place where people can come together to discuss their own perspectives and interpretations.
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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
We are the epicenter of entertainment in Duluth, Minnesota. You’ve found the place to cheer on your hockey team, hold a conference or toast your family and friends on your special day. With sweeping views of Lake Superior, 25 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, two hockey arenas and an emphasis on sustainable practices, plan your next big occasion at the DECC.
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Duluth Playhouse
Founded in 1914, Duluth Playhouse is one of the oldest, continuously running, non-profit theatres in the country. The Playhouse produces exceptional live theatrical entertainment across three venues: the NorShor Theatre, the Family Theatre, and the Underground Theatre. Duluth Playhouse showcases the top artistic talent in the region, presenting a series of professional productions that will transport you to another place and time.
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Duluth Pottery & Art Gallery
Art gallery and pottery makerspace, featuring Karin Kraemer’s Maiolica—an in-glaze, hand painted, tin glaze technique, Luke Krisak stoneware, and the largest collection of Northern Minnesota ceramisist’s works.
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Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
Music has the power to transport us in time, space, and emotion. Poignant pieces of music can bring us to tears or make us dance with joy. It makes us remember moments we might have forgotten. Music shapes our experiences and brings us together. It moves our hearts and shakes out the cobwebs. Join us at a DSSO concert this season, and share in the joy.
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Evolve Duluth Yoga
More than just a fitness studio. We’re a community, a tribe, focused on health and well being. Life is a journey. Evolve into the best possible you.
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Fond-du-Luth Casino
Owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond-du-Luth Casino is located at 129 East Superior Street in the heart of downtown Duluth. Open daily for guests 18 years of age and older.
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Indigenous First Art & Gifts
Experience Indigenous culture through Duluth’s first Indigenous-led art gallery and art shop, featuring over 70 different contemporary Indigenous artists. We offer original art, giclee prints, jewelry, pottery, books, apparel, and Indigenous traditional food including teas, wild rice and maple syrup.
Learn More
Joseph Nease Gallery
Welcome! Joseph Nease Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Duluth, MN. Similar in scope to its progenitor in Kansas City, MO; the gallery features exhibitions of drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, installation, and new media by artists regional, national and international. For our current exhibition, please select the Exhibitions link.
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Lake Superior Art Glass
Lake Superior Art Glass is Minnesota’s premier glass art studio and gallery, offering the works of over 60 artists from across the country, as well as live demonstrations, classes, and more. We strive to connect people to the process of making glass art. As an art form that is less mainstream, we believe that exposing the public to this fascinating medium will bring more awareness and generate excitement that will inspire a new generation of glass artists and appreciators.
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Lizzards Art Gallery
Lizzards Art Gallery and Framing features superb, original artwork handcrafted by regional artists and a multitude of options for museum quality framing.
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Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.
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Master Framing Gallery
The highest quality custom framing, wonderful art gallery with many local artists, and exclusive representative of Ladona Tornabene’s photography.
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Nice Girls of the North – Second Saturday Marketplace
The Second Saturday Marketplace, put on by the Nice Girls of the North is collaborative of women artists and crafters. They sell their locally made, high quality, unique products together once a month at 5401 Superior St in the Spirit of the Lake Community School Duluth, Minnesota 55804.
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NorShor Theatre
The NorShor Theatre is a landmark 1910 theater that has recently undergone a dramatic restoration. After weathering its share of milestones and misfortune, a new life and new legacy are unfolding for this legendary venue. Located in downtown Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater (HART) District, the restored NorShor Theatre is bringing new economic development, new productions, and new possibilities to the Twin Ports.
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Renegade Theater Company
Start off your weekend the right way—with a hilarious Improv show at Zeitgeist. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by “Whose Line Is It Anyway”. It’s fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer.
Learn More
Siiviis of Sivertson Gallery
We are bursting with fabulous art of the north, and we’ll introduce you to the best artists of the region. “Art of the north” reflects Lake Superior’s beauty, environment, history, and people—and includes the unique regions of far north Alaska and Canada.
Learn More
Solve Entertainment Escape Rooms
At Solve Entertainment Escape Rooms, we opened our first game in November of 2015…one of the earliest creators of such games in the state. Solve has been going strong ever since, having produced 8 separate experiences including the currently running In-Person game THE BABYSITTERS, and one of the first On-Line only experiences PROFESSOR PRANK!
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St. Louis County Depot
The St. Louis County Depot is a landmark cornerstone of arts and cultural organizations that entertains, educates, inspires, and provides space for a diverse group of guests. The St. Louis County Depot provides new, engaging experiences; is a destination and a community center; and fosters community through education and entertainment that enhances the quality of life for visitors.
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Teatro Zuccone
Our Renegade Improv teams performs multiple nights a week to sold-out crowds in Downtown Duluth and also at private events. Comprised of talented artists that sometimes act in our mainstage productions as well, these weekly performances are completely made up with engaging audience participation.
Learn More
The Waterfront Sculpture Walk
Offering more than beautiful lake views and charming shops and restaurants, Duluth’s waterfront is an expression of art. A series of prized sculptures representing the social, cultural and historical values of Duluth and its Sister Cities in Vaxjo, Sweden; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Perozavodsk, Russia; and Ohara, Japan, create a casual stroll through an outdoor gallery of international art.
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The West Theatre
Duluth’s original Art Deco Theatre! Movies, concerts, a wide selection of beer and wine, concessions and plenty of popcorn!
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Tischer Photographic Gallery
Welcome to the photography of Ryan Tischer featuring exceptional images of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior and the surrounding region. We sell museum quality artwork for your home or business from many locations in the Lake Superior region including Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche State Park, the Superior Hiking Trail, and Duluth.
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Tweed Museum of Art
The Tweed is inclusive and functions as an art collecting and teaching museum that promotes learning through collections stewardship, exhibits, and diverse art programs for all ages. Founded in 1949 to serve students and Minnesotans, and built in 1958 on the UMD campus, the Tweed operates today in a 33,000 sq. ft. facility. Its collections consist of European, American, and global art. Over time, the Indigenous collections, which began 2007 with a major donation, grew significantly. Today, the museum serves several Indian reservations in our region, rural/urban Minnesota communities, and bordering states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Canada.
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UMD College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Welcome to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)! Our name may have changed, but our academic offerings remain the same. CAHSS offers nearly 40 majors, 33 minors, and three certificate programs from ten different departments that bring together a wide range of academic disciplines. CAHSS programs help students interpret the past, understand the present, and shape the future.
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UMD School of Fine Arts
Minnesota’s top rated School of the Arts and the first choice in Fine Arts. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s School of Fine Arts educates students & the public in the visual & performing arts. SFA is also honored to serve as a cultural center for the region presenting over 300 events each season from Theatre productions to Music concerts, and Visual Culture Lectures to Museum art exhibitions, and private music lessons to motion capture videography. Tickets: 218-726-8561 or tickets.umn.edu View the full SFA event calendar at sfa.d.umn.edu
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Wussow’s Concert Cafe
Wussow’s Concert Cafe is a locally owned coffeehouse featuring live music, a full espresso bar, homemade fare, and a fun variety of beer and wine. The next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and check out what’s cooking in our kitchen and on our stage.
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Zeitgeist Arts
The Zeitgeist Arts building is a hub for film, food, art, and community in downtown Duluth. We are your home movie theater, performance theater, art gallery and restaurant & bar. We thrive on connecting creatives and community members.
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Zinema
Welcome back to the Zinema 2 Movie Theater! Check out our programming or rent the theater for your own private event!
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Art Dock
394 Lake Avenue South, Suite 100, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-1451The Art Dock is locally owned gallery featuring local and regional artists, open since 1985 in the Historic DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Canal Park, Duluth, MN. The Art Dock features work of the Northland and Lake Superior including a fine selection of pottery, jewelry, photographs, prints, paintings, fiber, stained glass, cards, wood crafts, CD’s by local musicians, framing service and much more!
art-dock.com
Bayfront Festival Park
Bayfront Festival Park 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-722-5573Few things are more fun than a summer concert on the bright, beautiful shores of our big lake. And Bayfront Festival Park makes it better than ever! Enjoy comfortable concert surroundings, all-new facilities, enhanced vendor areas, spectacular landscaping and a natural amphitheater, which provides an unobstructed view of every concert, as well as ships in the harbor beyond.
bayfrontfestivalpark.com
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
4313 Haines Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55811
(218) 626-4948Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” brings people together to create delightful memories for all! Bentleyville is a FREE Walk Through Light Show! Parking is $10 per vehicle.
www.bentleyvilleusa.org
Duluth Art Institute
506 W Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 733-7560The Duluth Art Institute enriches daily life with dynamic, innovative visual arts programming that upholds excellence and promotes inclusive community participation. They then create opportunities for artists to share what they’ve created in an inclusive environment — a place where people can come together to discuss their own perspectives and interpretations.
www.duluthartinstitute.org
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-5573We are the epicenter of entertainment in Duluth, Minnesota. You’ve found the place to cheer on your hockey team, hold a conference or toast your family and friends on your special day. With sweeping views of Lake Superior, 25 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, two hockey arenas and an emphasis on sustainable practices, plan your next big occasion at the DECC.
www.decc.org
Duluth Playhouse
211 E Superior St, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 733-7555Founded in 1914, Duluth Playhouse is one of the oldest, continuously running, non-profit theatres in the country. The Playhouse produces exceptional live theatrical entertainment across three venues: the NorShor Theatre, the Family Theatre, and the Underground Theatre. Duluth Playhouse showcases the top artistic talent in the region, presenting a series of professional productions that will transport you to another place and time.
www.duluthplayhouse.org
Duluth Pottery & Art Gallery
1924 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA
(218) 606-1120Art gallery and pottery makerspace, featuring Karin Kraemer’s Maiolica—an in-glaze, hand painted, tin glaze technique, Luke Krisak stoneware, and the largest collection of Northern Minnesota ceramisist’s works.
www.duluthpottery.com
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
130 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 623-3776Music has the power to transport us in time, space, and emotion. Poignant pieces of music can bring us to tears or make us dance with joy. It makes us remember moments we might have forgotten. Music shapes our experiences and brings us together. It moves our hearts and shakes out the cobwebs. Join us at a DSSO concert this season, and share in the joy.
www.dsso.com
Evolve Duluth Yoga
Duluth, MN, USA
+1 218-730-3303More than just a fitness studio. We’re a community, a tribe, focused on health and well being. Life is a journey. Evolve into the best possible you.
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Fond-du-Luth Casino
129 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 720-5113Owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond-du-Luth Casino is located at 129 East Superior Street in the heart of downtown Duluth. Open daily for guests 18 years of age and older.
www.fondduluthcasino.com
Indigenous First Art & Gifts
202 W. 2nd Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-7225Experience Indigenous culture through Duluth’s first Indigenous-led art gallery and art shop, featuring over 70 different contemporary Indigenous artists. We offer original art, giclee prints, jewelry, pottery, books, apparel, and Indigenous traditional food including teas, wild rice and maple syrup.
www.indigenousfirst.org
Joseph Nease Gallery
23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-481-7750Welcome! Joseph Nease Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Duluth, MN. Similar in scope to its progenitor in Kansas City, MO; the gallery features exhibitions of drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, installation, and new media by artists regional, national and international. For our current exhibition, please select the Exhibitions link.
www.josephneasegallery.com
Lake Superior Art Glass
357 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
(218) 464-1799Lake Superior Art Glass is Minnesota’s premier glass art studio and gallery, offering the works of over 60 artists from across the country, as well as live demonstrations, classes, and more. We strive to connect people to the process of making glass art. As an art form that is less mainstream, we believe that exposing the public to this fascinating medium will bring more awareness and generate excitement that will inspire a new generation of glass artists and appreciators.
www.lakesuperiorartglass.comLizzards Art Gallery
11 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-5815Lizzards Art Gallery and Framing features superb, original artwork handcrafted by regional artists and a multitude of options for museum quality framing.

Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
1023 University Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
(218) 726-6704The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.
www.umdstars.orgMaster Framing Gallery
1431 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55805
(218) 728-4056The highest quality custom framing, wonderful art gallery with many local artists, and exclusive representative of Ladona Tornabene’s photography.

Nice Girls of the North – Second Saturday Marketplace
2420 East 6th Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
(218) 724-5761The Second Saturday Marketplace, put on by the Nice Girls of the North is collaborative of women artists and crafters. They sell their locally made, high quality, unique products together once a month at 5401 Superior St in the Spirit of the Lake Community School Duluth, Minnesota 55804.
www.nicegirlsofthenorth.com
NorShor Theatre
211 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218.733.7555The NorShor Theatre is a landmark 1910 theater that has recently undergone a dramatic restoration. After weathering its share of milestones and misfortune, a new life and new legacy are unfolding for this legendary venue. Located in downtown Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater (HART) District, the restored NorShor Theatre is bringing new economic development, new productions, and new possibilities to the Twin Ports.
www.norshortheatre.com
Renegade Theater Company
222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-6775Start off your weekend the right way—with a hilarious Improv show at Zeitgeist. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by “Whose Line Is It Anyway”. It’s fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer.
www.renegadetheatercompany.org
Siiviis of Sivertson Gallery
361 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 723-7877We are bursting with fabulous art of the north, and we’ll introduce you to the best artists of the region. “Art of the north” reflects Lake Superior’s beauty, environment, history, and people—and includes the unique regions of far north Alaska and Canada.
www.sivertson.com
Solve Entertainment Escape Rooms
31 W. Superior St, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-302-5434At Solve Entertainment Escape Rooms, we opened our first game in November of 2015…one of the earliest creators of such games in the state. Solve has been going strong ever since, having produced 8 separate experiences including the currently running In-Person game THE BABYSITTERS, and one of the first On-Line only experiences PROFESSOR PRANK!
solveentertainment.com
St. Louis County Depot
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 733-7590The St. Louis County Depot is a landmark cornerstone of arts and cultural organizations that entertains, educates, inspires, and provides space for a diverse group of guests. The St. Louis County Depot provides new, engaging experiences; is a destination and a community center; and fosters community through education and entertainment that enhances the quality of life for visitors.
experiencethedepot.org
Teatro Zuccone
222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 336-1414Our Renegade Improv teams performs multiple nights a week to sold-out crowds in Downtown Duluth and also at private events. Comprised of talented artists that sometimes act in our mainstage productions as well, these weekly performances are completely made up with engaging audience participation.
www.teatrozuccone.comThe Waterfront Sculpture Walk
The Lakewalk, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Offering more than beautiful lake views and charming shops and restaurants, Duluth’s waterfront is an expression of art. A series of prized sculptures representing the social, cultural and historical values of Duluth and its Sister Cities in Vaxjo, Sweden; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Perozavodsk, Russia; and Ohara, Japan, create a casual stroll through an outdoor gallery of international art.

The West Theatre
319 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807, USA
218-606-1211Duluth’s original Art Deco Theatre! Movies, concerts, a wide selection of beer and wine, concessions and plenty of popcorn!
thewesttheatre.com
Tischer Photographic Gallery
5 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Welcome to the photography of Ryan Tischer featuring exceptional images of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior and the surrounding region. We sell museum quality artwork for your home or business from many locations in the Lake Superior region including Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche State Park, the Superior Hiking Trail, and Duluth.

Tweed Museum of Art
1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
(218) 726-8222The Tweed is inclusive and functions as an art collecting and teaching museum that promotes learning through collections stewardship, exhibits, and diverse art programs for all ages. Founded in 1949 to serve students and Minnesotans, and built in 1958 on the UMD campus, the Tweed operates today in a 33,000 sq. ft. facility. Its collections consist of European, American, and global art. Over time, the Indigenous collections, which began 2007 with a major donation, grew significantly. Today, the museum serves several Indian reservations in our region, rural/urban Minnesota communities, and bordering states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Canada.
www.d.umn.edu
UMD College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
1211 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
Welcome to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)! Our name may have changed, but our academic offerings remain the same. CAHSS offers nearly 40 majors, 33 minors, and three certificate programs from ten different departments that bring together a wide range of academic disciplines. CAHSS programs help students interpret the past, understand the present, and shape the future.
cahss.d.umn.edu
UMD School of Fine Arts
1211 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
218-726-7261Minnesota’s top rated School of the Arts and the first choice in Fine Arts. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s School of Fine Arts educates students & the public in the visual & performing arts. SFA is also honored to serve as a cultural center for the region presenting over 300 events each season from Theatre productions to Music concerts, and Visual Culture Lectures to Museum art exhibitions, and private music lessons to motion capture videography. Tickets: 218-726-8561 or tickets.umn.edu View the full SFA event calendar at sfa.d.umn.edu
www.sfa.d.umn.edu
Wussow’s Concert Cafe
324 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN, USA
218-624-5957Wussow’s Concert Cafe is a locally owned coffeehouse featuring live music, a full espresso bar, homemade fare, and a fun variety of beer and wine. The next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and check out what’s cooking in our kitchen and on our stage.
wussows.com
Zeitgeist Arts
222 East Superior Street, Suite 326, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 336-1410The Zeitgeist Arts building is a hub for film, food, art, and community in downtown Duluth. We are your home movie theater, performance theater, art gallery and restaurant & bar. We thrive on connecting creatives and community members.
www.zeitgeistarts.com
Zinema
222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
(218) 722-7300Welcome back to the Zinema 2 Movie Theater! Check out our programming or rent the theater for your own private event!
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