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SUMMARY:Scriveners' Circle and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing Workshop for Veterans\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information)\nWorkshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nTuesdays\, March 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation will be divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one of the sections each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description \nEvery person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor \nClayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/scriveners-circle-and-workshop/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle for Veterans (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 3 – April 7\, 2020 @ 8pm\nThe Writers’ Circle meets after the Writing Workshop in San Marcos.\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information) \nWorkshop for Veterans in San Marcos\, Texas\nTuesdays\, Workshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nMarch 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation is divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one section each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description: Every person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writers-circle-for-veterans/2020-03-03/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle for Veterans (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 3 – April 7\, 2020 @ 8pm\nThe Writers’ Circle meets after the Writing Workshop in San Marcos.\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information) \nWorkshop for Veterans in San Marcos\, Texas\nTuesdays\, Workshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nMarch 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation is divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one section each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description: Every person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writers-circle-for-veterans/2020-03-10/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance: "Aladdin" (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Aladdin\nMarch 12\, 2020 @ 8pm \n“Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN\, the hit Broadway musical. \nFrom the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN\, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty\, magic\, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.” \nAccessibility Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/visit/accessibility \nEvent and Parking Information:\nhttps://texasperformingarts.org/season/aladdin-broadway-austin-2020 \nTicket Office:\nemail: tickets@texasperformingarts.org or call: 512.471.1444\nTuesday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-aladdin/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164307Z
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information.  Art Spark Texas offers the Elements dance class every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor. Instructor: Silva Laukkanen \nElements is an ongoing class for people familiar with dance improvisation and want to go into the practice in a supportive environment. We study dance and movement improvisation and somatics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities with some dance experience. No registration necessary. The class fee is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. You can pay the class fee online here. See you at the Y! \nFor more information\, email Silva Laukkanen or call (512) 454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-2nd-saturday-2020-03-14/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Integrated Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20200101T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164031Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information. Share a story\, poem\, song\, or other talent in a fun and supportive neighborhood bookstore. The open mic is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at least one week in advance to request other accommodations\, including ASL interpreting\, audio description\, etc. \nYou can RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nFor more information\, email Boye Nagle or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-11-2020-03-14/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T210000
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle for Veterans (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 3 – April 7\, 2020 @ 8pm\nThe Writers’ Circle meets after the Writing Workshop in San Marcos.\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information) \nWorkshop for Veterans in San Marcos\, Texas\nTuesdays\, Workshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nMarch 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation is divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one section each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description: Every person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writers-circle-for-veterans/2020-03-17/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20200205T212723Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle for Veterans (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 3 – April 7\, 2020 @ 8pm\nThe Writers’ Circle meets after the Writing Workshop in San Marcos.\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information) \nWorkshop for Veterans in San Marcos\, Texas\nTuesdays\, Workshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nMarch 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation is divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one section each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description: Every person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writers-circle-for-veterans/2020-03-24/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20200110T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164726Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information. Our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 PM in Room 161 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers. Email Ms. Boye to RSVP or learn more.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-2-2020-03-28/
LOCATION:AGE Building Rm 161\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20190709T231029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164628Z
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information. Art Spark Texas offers the Elements dance class every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor. Instructor: Silva Laukkanen \nElements is an ongoing class for people familiar with dance improvisation and want to go into the practice in a supportive environment. We study dance and movement improvisation and somatics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities with some dance experience. No registration necessary. The class fee is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. You can pay the class fee online here. See you at the Y! \nFor more information\, email Silva Laukkanen or call (512) 454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-2nd-saturday-2020-03-28/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Integrated Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Integrated Dance":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20200111T011500Z
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SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline: 2020 Art Spark Texas Artists of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Art Spark Texas Artists of the Year Awards nominations are now open! We have revised the nomination form to allow you to nominate artists in several categories\, including:\n\nSpark Award\nLynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award\nMobile Art Senior Artist Award\nHaven Street-Allen Artist of the Year.\n\nThe award ceremony will take place in September 2020 in Austin. We support all winners with their travel costs to come to the event. Nominations are open now and they are due no later than March 31\, 2020. We will announce winners in June 2020.\n\nAll artists with a disability of all disciplines* who live or work in Texas are eligible\, ages 16 and up. We welcome self nomination as well.\n\n*Visual art\, 2D and 3D\, media\, dance\, music\, drama\, writers\, poets – all are welcome and we encourage you to nominate someone you know!\n\nDownload Nomination Form
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/nomination-deadline-2020-art-spark-texas-artists-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204826
CREATED:20200205T212723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T183452Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle for Veterans (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 3 – April 7\, 2020 @ 8pm\nThe Writers’ Circle meets after the Writing Workshop in San Marcos.\nLocation: San Marcos\, TX 78666 (contact us for new location information) \nWorkshop for Veterans in San Marcos\, Texas\nTuesdays\, Workshop 7-8pm\, Circle 8-9pm\nMarch 3-April 7\, 2020 \nEach session of the six-week rotation is divided into two sections— a writing class and a writers’ circle. \nAnyone may attend both or only one section each week. \n\nThe first hour will be a class that consists of reading to be completed before class (or in class if time allows)\, discussion over the reading\, lessons on key concepts or ideas within creative writing\, writing prompts\, and writing prompts.\nThe second hour will consist of sharing and discussing each other’s’ work.\n\nCourse Description: Every person has a story to tell. Each life experience brings its own truth about existence in the world. Sometimes that truth is personal and can be seen through perseverance in the face of trauma or hardship. Other times\, that story exists in the world that we observe\, in the way people interact at a bowling alley or in the buzzing of bees as they pollinate a garden. This course is designed to help people find a way to tell their stories while learning the tools established by other writers. Whether a person wants to write about the time the cook spilled diesel fuel into the green beans on deployment or about the sharp pain that pierces their heart when visiting the gravesite of a close friend or relative\, their story matters. This course will give veterans the tools to evaluate literature\, write about their experiences\, and express the truths they have learned in lives built on service. It will focus on teaching fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry in order to give veterans a number of tools in writing their truths. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify key concepts within fiction\, poetry\, and creative nonfiction. They will be able to apply these concepts in creating their own stories\, poems\, and essays. Through creative writing\, they will explore their own personal truths and find catharsis through expression. \nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw writes poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction that recognizes hard truths and holds the world accountable. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA-Creative Writing program at Texas State University where he also teaches Freshman English. His work can be found in Barren Magazine\, The Deadly Writers Patrol; r.kv.r.y; Collateral; and War\, Literature\, and the Arts. His novel-in-progress\, Quietus\, looks to change the veteran narrative while exploring the inherited consequences of war far beyond personal trauma.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writers-circle-for-veterans/2020-03-31/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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