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Heritage Alliance Main Street & Cemetery Tours Main Street tours available March-December on Saturdays at 1pm, June-August Thursday evening tours at 7pm. The Jonesborough Mythbusng Tour is available at 1pm the second Saturday of the month. Old Jonesborough Cemetery tours available at 2:30pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month May-September. Tickets are $5 for Main Street and Mythbusng Tours, $3 for Cemetery tour, or $7 for a combo cket. For info visit HeritageAll.org or call 423.753.9580. Tickets available at the Chester Inn Museum. Christopher Taylor House Located on Main Street, this late 1700s log structure was Jones- borough’s first preservaon project. Open Saturdays spring-sum- mer. Schedule will be posted online at HeritageAll.org. Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum and Chester Inn State Historic Site With two locaons, inside the Visitors Center and in the heart of Historic Downtown, arfacts of Jonesborough’s long history are on display. Hours vary based on season. Admission by donaon. For info visit HeritageAll.org or call 423.753.9580. The Chester Inn Museum can be reached directly at 423.753.4580. The Chester Inn is a Tennessee Historical Commission State-Owned Historic Site. Architectural Salvage Warehouse Operated by the Heritage Alliance, the Warehouse offers a wide selecon of salvaged building materials. Located at 600 Depot St., the Warehouse is open from 8am-12pm the first and third Saturdays of the month April-Sept. For more info, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423.753.9580. History Happy Hour Learn about a wide range of excing, local history topics the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum. For the full schedule of topics, visit HeritageAll.org. Storytelling Live! May - October Tellers from across the U.S. entertain guests at the Internaonal Storytelling Center at 2pm Tuesday through Saturday and in spe- cial evening and children’s concerts. Admission is $12 for adults and $11 for seniors, students, and children under 18. Season passes are also available. For info visit storytellingcenter.net or call 423.913.1276, toll-free 1.800.952.8392. Jonesborough Farmers Market May - October A 100% producer-only market open Saturday mornings offering seasonal produce, meat, bakery items, plants and select craſts. Live music, children acvites, cooking demonstraons and cafe space. Debit, credit and EBT-SNAP accepted. For more info, visit jonesboroughlocallygrown.org or call 423.753.4722. Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts Support the arts through class and workshop opportunies for all ages in arts educaon including art, dance, instrumental/vocal music, playwring, storytelling, theatre, and exhibits offered year- round at the McKinney Center. For more info call 423.753.0562. Artist Exhibition Series The McKinney Center offers exhibits featuring local arsts and history throughout the year. For more info call 423.753.0562. Open to the public, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Positive Solutions Storytelling Group Tours Offering history through storytelling year-round, including step on, and custom designed tours. Choose from Legends, Whispers & Mysteries, Strolling & Stories and Times & Tales. For info call 423.753.5405 or email [email protected]. East TN Ghost Tours Features Paranormal Technology Invesgaons as seen on “A Haunng.” Family oriented candle lit ghost tours, invesgaons and stories year round. For informaon visit tcprs.com or call 423.202.8348. Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Each Tuesday, the Internaonal Storytelling Center features four of Jonesborough’s finest tellers at 7pm. Members are tellers of tales, singers of songs, workers of magic or just honest liars. For info visit storytellersguild.org or call 423.913.2166. Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough Visit a restored turn-of-the-century railroad depot and learn the impact of the railroad on small rural communies. Arfacts and displays regarding railroad history are on exhibit. Located on Jonesborough’s Walking Trail at the intersecon of 2nd Ave. and Depot St. For info visit Jonesboroughtn.org. Jonesborough StoryTown Radio Show Listen to our stories on NPR. The Jonesborough Yarn Exchange Radio Show is broadcast the last Wednesday of every month on local NPR staon WETS 89.5 FM at 8PM, and streams online at wets.org on HD channel 1. Music on the Square May - September Enjoy free live music on the Courthouse steps every Friday at 7pm. Bring a chair, relax and listen to old-me Appalachian music, folk, bluegrass and more. For info visit musiconthesquare.net or call 423.753.1010. Main Street Brews and Tunes Hosted on Sundays from June-September from 4-7pm, join us on the Plaza at the Internaonal Storytelling Center for craſt beer, local music, and a food truck. Visit Main Street Jonesborough on Facebook for more informaon. Thursday Burger Night Every Third Thursday from 5pm - 8pm, Boone Street Market serves up fresh local burgers with select toppings, sides, sodas and beer, along with live music on the pao. For more info, visit jonesboroughlocallygrown. org or call 423.753.4722. Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659 423.753.1010 [email protected] Jonesborough.com #OnlyInJonesborough For more information on Jonesborough Days call 423.753.1010 or visit JonesboroughDays.com Spring & Spring & Summer Summer Events Guide Events Guide 2020 2020 Parade Kick off the areas most patrioc weekend with the Annual Jonesborough Days parade. Doc’s Front Porch & Main Stage The fesval will feature a variety of storytellers and musicians on the plaza at the Internaonal Storytelling Center during the day. The Main Stage will feature live bands each evening ranging from rock n roll to country acts. Discovery Park At this kid-centered area you’ll find lots of hands-on ways to experience acvies such as McKinney Center Arts classes, Oak Hill School sessions complete with a schoolmarm, heritage games and more! Contests and Socials Moon Pie eang contests, a watermelon social and dogs in bikinis all make for a ton of fun at Jonesborough Days! Craft Vendors and Festival Foods Shop at over 70 vendors booths, showcasing local handmade craſters. And of course, you’ll find great fesval foods with everything from BBQ and tacos to funnel cakes and lemonade. Low Country Shrimp Boil Enjoy dinner and entertainment at this annual fundraiser for Jonesborough Days. Sponsored by Food City, ckets are $15 and pre-purchase is recommended. Fireworks The Jonesborough Days fireworks display creates the perfect end to this small town 4th of July fesval. Jonesborough Days Tennessee’s Oldest Town will celebrate the 50th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival with family activities, an exciting music line-up, handmade arts and crafts, patriotic parade, fireworks, storytelling and much more! Ongoing Events & Programs T E N N E S S E E July 03 -04 July 04 10am July 03 -04 July 03 -04 July 03 -04 June 30 6-8pm July 03 10 pm
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Heritage Alliance Main Street & Cemetery Tours Main Street tours available March-December on Saturdays at 1pm, June-August Thursday evening tours at 7pm. The Jonesborough Mythbusting Tour is available at 1pm the second Saturday of the month. Old Jonesborough Cemetery tours available at 2:30pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month May-September. Tickets are $5 for Main Street and Mythbusting Tours, $3 for Cemetery tour, or $7 for a combo ticket. For info visit HeritageAll.org or call 423.753.9580. Tickets available at the Chester Inn Museum.
Christopher Taylor HouseLocated on Main Street, this late 1700s log structure was Jones-borough’s first preservation project. Open Saturdays spring-sum-mer. Schedule will be posted online at HeritageAll.org.
Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum and Chester Inn State Historic Site With two locations, inside the Visitors Center and in the heart of Historic Downtown, artifacts of Jonesborough’s long history are on display. Hours vary based on season. Admission by donation. For info visit HeritageAll.org or call 423.753.9580. The Chester Inn Museum can be reached directly at 423.753.4580. The Chester Inn is a Tennessee Historical Commission State-Owned Historic Site.
Architectural Salvage WarehouseOperated by the Heritage Alliance, the Warehouse offers a wide selection of salvaged building materials. Located at 600 Depot St., the Warehouse is open from 8am-12pm the first and third Saturdays of the month April-Sept. For more info, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423.753.9580.
History Happy Hour Learn about a wide range of exciting, local history topics the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum. For the full schedule of topics, visit HeritageAll.org.
Storytelling Live! May - October Tellers from across the U.S. entertain guests at the International Storytelling Center at 2pm Tuesday through Saturday and in spe-cial evening and children’s concerts. Admission is $12 for adults and $11 for seniors, students, and children under 18. Season passes are also available. For info visit storytellingcenter.net or call 423.913.1276, toll-free 1.800.952.8392.
Jonesborough Farmers MarketMay - October A 100% producer-only market open Saturday mornings offering seasonal produce, meat, bakery items, plants and select crafts. Live music, children activites, cooking demonstrations and cafe space. Debit, credit and EBT-SNAP accepted. For more info, visit jonesboroughlocallygrown.org or call 423.753.4722.
Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts Support the arts through class and workshop opportunities for all ages in arts education including art, dance, instrumental/vocal music, playwriting, storytelling, theatre, and exhibits offered year-round at the McKinney Center. For more info call 423.753.0562.
Artist Exhibition SeriesThe McKinney Center offers exhibits featuring local artists and history throughout the year. For more info call 423.753.0562. Open to the public, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Positive Solutions Storytelling Group Tours Offering history through storytelling year-round, including step on, and custom designed tours. Choose from Legends, Whispers & Mysteries, Strolling & Stories and Times & Tales. For info call 423.753.5405 or email [email protected].
East TN Ghost ToursFeatures Paranormal Technology Investigations as seen on “A Haunting.” Family oriented candle lit ghost tours, investigations and stories year round. For information visit tcprs.com or call 423.202.8348.
Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Each Tuesday, the International Storytelling Center features four of Jonesborough’s finest tellers at 7pm. Members are tellers of tales, singers of songs, workers of magic or just honest liars. For info visit storytellersguild.org or call 423.913.2166.
Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough Visit a restored turn-of-the-century railroad depot and learn the impact of the railroad on small rural communities. Artifacts and displays regarding railroad history are on exhibit. Located on Jonesborough’s Walking Trail at the intersection of 2nd Ave. and Depot St. For info visit Jonesboroughtn.org.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio Show Listen to our stories on NPR. The Jonesborough Yarn Exchange Radio Show is broadcast the last Wednesday of every month on local NPR station WETS 89.5 FM at 8PM, and streams online at wets.org on HD channel 1.
Music on the Square May - September Enjoy free live music on the Courthouse steps every Friday at 7pm. Bring a chair, relax and listen to old-time Appalachian music, folk, bluegrass and more. For info visit musiconthesquare.net or call 423.753.1010.
Main Street Brews and Tunes Hosted on Sundays from June-September from 4-7pm, join us on the Plaza at the International Storytelling Center for craft beer, local music, and a food truck. Visit Main Street Jonesborough on Facebook for more information.
Thursday Burger NightEvery Third Thursday from 5pm - 8pm, Boone Street Market serves up fresh local burgers with select toppings, sides, sodas and beer, along with live music on the patio. For more info, visit jonesboroughlocallygrown.org or call 423.753.4722.
Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone Street
Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659423.753.1010
Jonesborough.com#OnlyInJonesborough
For more information on Jonesborough Dayscall 423.753.1010 or
visit JonesboroughDays.com
Spring & Spring & SummerSummer
Events Guide Events Guide 20202020
ParadeKick off the areas most patriotic weekend with the Annual Jonesborough Days parade.
Doc’s Front Porch & Main StageThe festival will feature a variety of storytellers and musicians on the plaza at the International Storytelling Center during the day. The Main Stage will feature live bands each evening ranging from rock n roll to country acts.
Discovery ParkAt this kid-centered area you’ll find lots of hands-on ways to experience activities such as McKinney Center Arts classes, Oak Hill School sessions complete with a schoolmarm, heritage games and more!
Contests and SocialsMoon Pie eating contests, a watermelon social and dogs in bikinis all make for a ton of fun at Jonesborough Days!
Craft Vendors and Festival FoodsShop at over 70 vendors booths, showcasing local handmade crafters. And of course, you’ll find great festival foods with everything from BBQ and tacos to funnel cakes and lemonade.
Low Country Shrimp BoilEnjoy dinner and entertainment at this annual fundraiser for Jonesborough Days. Sponsored by Food City, tickets are $15 and pre-purchase is recommended.
FireworksThe Jonesborough Days fireworks display creates the perfect end to this small town 4th of July festival.
Jonesborough DaysTennessee’s Oldest Town will celebrate the 50th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival with family activities, an exciting music line-up, handmade arts and crafts, patriotic parade,
fireworks, storytelling and much more!
Ongoing Events & Programs
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July
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July
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June
306-8pm
July
0310 pm
MarchLife LinesStoryTown Presents an original play about the real-life adventures of notable characters in Jonesborough and East Tennessee. This heart warming play looks at what it takes to hold a community and a family together through life’s fires and floods, starring people you just might know. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents: Shrek The Musical“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” and thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess. For tickets visit JonesboroughTheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough’s St. Paddy’s DayJoin in on the St. Paddy’s day fun with Highland Games, a Fun Run, live music, green beer and Irish foods in downtown Jonesborough. For more info visit Jonesborough.com/St.Paddy or call 423.753.1010.
Artist Exhibition Series: Jon Reynolds and Carol McCrearyArtist and musician Jon Reynold’s quirky stringed instruments and Carol McCreary’s colorful paintings make a dynamic exhibition at the McKinney Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Artwork is for sale.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. This month of Women’s History, the show celebrates stories about local contributions assisting in the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. With music guest Momma Molasses. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Music on the Square GalaA fundraising event at the McKinney Center featuring music, food and beverages benefiting Music on the Square. For information call 423.791.2236. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets.
AprilEaster EggstravaganzaHop over to Jimmy Neil Smith Park, behind the Interna-tional Storytelling Center, and participate in an egg hunt, games, face painting, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. This free event is geared towards children ages 12 and un-der. For information call 423.753.1010.
Donald Davis Storytelling Concert One of the nation’s most-loved master storytellers will take the stage at the Visitors Center to a sellout crowd. Admis-sion is $12. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents: The Sound of Music When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. For tickets visit JonesboroughTheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
Masterpiece Mingle An art fundraising evening full of art, food, cocktails, and live music, to benefit Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program in Jonesborough. You will leave the event with a one-of-a-kind work of art to take home! For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. This spring production is filled with stories of changes- in season, in life. With heartwarming and hilarious true-life tales. With music guest The Green Rumours. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423-753-1010.
MayArt in the ParkJoin the region’s finest outdoor/indoor art show with over 40 art vendors, live music, storytelling, and food on the grounds of the International Storytelling Center. This event is organized by the McKinney Center for the Arts and is free and open to the public. Artists will be present, selling their work and taking custom orders. For more information please call 423.753.0562.
Dulcimer DaysJonesborough’s Dulcimer Days celebrates the role of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer in American life with seven days of dulcimer-infused performances, workshops, and hands-on opportunites. For more information, call 828.553.7543.
Ms. Brown’s End of the Semester Exhibit and ProgramThis multi-faceted night at the McKinney Center will include an opening reception of student art and showcase the various performing art classes. For more information please call 423.753.0562.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents: Dearly DepartedIn the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleagured Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are Seldom tidy and always hilarious. For tickets visit JonesboroughTheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
Strolling on MainSample over 20 varieties of small bites while enjoying wine selections throughout downtown Jonesborough. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Opening of Wetlands Water ParkVisit the area’s most family friendly water park including a zero depth area, two flume slides, a 200 ft. giant slide, a lazy river and smaller children’s slides. Season passes are available as well as private party opportunities. For info visit WetlandsJonesborough.com or call 423.753.1553.
Memorial Day CelebrationOrganized by the Veterans Affairs Committee, celebrate this patriotic day with a keynote address, music and a tribute to area Veterans at the Visitors Center. For information call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. Join the cast this month in their annual salute to the military. With mu-sic guests Nate Harris and Tom Sizemore. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Dash Through the Past Fun RunJoin the Heritage Alliance for this family-friendly fun-run featuring the historic treasures of Jonesborough. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities, this 1.2 mile route highlights the architecture, history, and stories that make downtown Jonesborough so special. Tickets can be pur-chased by calling 423.753.9580 or emailing [email protected].
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Annual Garden GalaTour Jonesborough’s most unique gardens while also enjoying a tea and light refreshments. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Artist Exhibition Series: Donna Bird and Tony ShipleyArtist Tony Shipley’s contemperary wood turned pieces and Donna Bird’s detailed paintings make a beautiful and classic exhibition at the McKinney Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Artwork is for sale.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. There’s nothing like a June Wedding, and this month’s show is filled with stories about special weddings, zany in-laws, quirky receptions, all based on true local stories. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents: Irving Berlin’s Holiday InnIrving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. For tickets, visit JonesboroughTheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
JulyJonesborough Days Festival Take part in Historic Jonesborough’s story through its patriotic celebration featuring live music, storytelling, a parade, fireworks, children’s entertainment, craft vendors, games, food and much more. For information visit JonesboroughDays.com or call 423.753.1010.
Historic Quilts from Heritage Alliance Collection Quilts are works of art but they can also tell stories about it’s maker, the period in which it was made, and record social and cultural history of our region. This exhibit is a partnership between the McKinney Center and the Heritage Alliance. The exhibit is free and open to the public at the McKinney Center Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
Hoffman Quilt Exhibit: First Stitch ExhibitEach year, top international entries are grouped into traveling collections, visiting shows throughout the United States and Canada. The display will be available at the Visitors Center. For information call 423.753.1010.
QuiltFestSponsored by Tennessee Quilts, this event features national teachers with workshops for the beginner and advanced, as well as a dinner and displays. Registration is required. For information visit TennesseeQuilts.com or call 423.753.6644.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. July is a time for vacations, and this month, the radio show brings to life true tales of travel and mishap in their episode, “What A Trip!” With music Aaron Jaxon. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
August Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s Season Kick-off SoireeA sneak-peek of Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s exciting upcoming season, followed by a champagne reception. Tickets available this summer by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010.
Scoop FestOffering over 30 flavors of ice cream ranging from traditional to unexpectedly delicious, such as sea salt malt cookie crunch, black walnut and peanut butter campfire crunch. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
McKinney Center Fall Open HouseJonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts will have their fall Open House highlighting the semester’s faculty and class offerings. Come see what the McKinney Center has to offer with hands-on demonstrations in a family-friendly environment. For more information call 423.753.0562.
Pioneer Pride 5KA night race in downtown Jonesborough hosted as a fundraiser for David Crockett athletics. The run will begin at David Crockett High School and will end at the downtown courthouse. For more info visit Pioneer Pride 5k on Facebook.
10th Annual Farm to Table DinnerChef Alex Bomba and Main Street Catering create an elegant locally sourced, multi-course meal served on a long harvest table on Main Street. The dinner showcases food from local farms and is a fundraiser for Jonesborough Locally Grown. For information visit jonesboroughlocallygrown.org or call 423.753.4722.
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. Summertime, and the living is easy. This month, the cast performs true-life local stories of what Summertime was like from the old farm days- where summertime meant work-to now, where summer means vacations and time off. With music guest Thistle Dew. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010
September Constitution Week Bell RingingSponsored by the State of Franklin Chapter, NSDAR, the 7th Annual Constitution Week Bell Ringing takes place on the grounds of Oak Hill School at 1:30 p.m. The celebration includes music and history. Bring your bell to ring!
Jonesborough StoryTown Radio ShowJonesborough’s original storytelling radio show performed live at the International Storytelling Center. This month the cast brings to life the stories of real-life local heroes, honoring the men and women who serve as “First Responders.” With music guest Sweetwater Troubadours. $5. For tickets visit Jonesborough.com/tickets or call 423.753.1010.
March
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July
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July
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June
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March
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May
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June
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1510am-2pm
June
227pm
June
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April
177pm
May
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March
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287pm
May
0910am-7pm
Aug.
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165-8pm
March
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087:30pm
May
146pm
July
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May
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April
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