Best of the Best with SCF Student Artists
2025-01-16 19:30 (America/New_York) | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Join us for a recital featuring the best of the best SCF Music Program students who have been selected to perform in the Florida College System Activities Association Student Artist Competition at Jacksonville University. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear and see these highly talented, outstanding students as they prepare to represent the SCF Music Program.
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Fleetwood Gold- The Fleetwood Mac Experience
2025-01-17 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Event Dates & Time:
Friday, January 17 2025 @ 7:30pm &
Saturday, January 18 2025 @ 7:30pm
Fleetwood Gold is the most followed Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Midwest. They will take you on a musical journey through the best of Fleetwood Mac, from the early years through Stevie Nicks’ solo career. Their recreations of the best of Fleetwood Mac features tightly fused harmonies, soaring lead vocals and amazing guitar playing to deliver the authentic sound of Fleetwood Mac. It’s all about the music. No backing tracks or tricks. The band is led by two-time national blues guitar champion Chris Shutters (Lyndsey) and Columbus, Ohio-based singer/songwriters Erika Prehm (Stevie) and Sara Reat (Christine).
Since bursting onto the scene just three years ago, Fleetwood Gold has been setting stages ablaze, gathering a legion of devoted fans along the way. With over 10,000 social media followers and counting, this tribute act is more than a show, it is an experience. From Performing Arts Centers to festivals, they’ve wowed crowds everywhere they go.
Location:
Neel Performing Arts Center
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Elvis Double Trouble featuring: Ultimate Elvis Cote Deonath & Matt Stone
2025-01-25 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s Career! Starring Elvis Presley Enterprises’ own Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Cote Deonath, backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, who take you back to key points of Presley’s musical career, with multiple costume changes that will have you guessing what is next! For more than 43 years Elvis has been gone yet his music is timeless and remains. You will experience the 1950s when Elvis burst onto the music scene changing the face of music as we know it, his triumphant return to the stage in 1968 clad in Black Leather, the glitz & glamour of Vegas in 1970 where Elvis performed over 800 consecutive SOLD OUT shows, and finally the Iconic Aloha from Hawaii Special in the White American Eagle Jumpsuit! Cote delivers on all levels bringing the most authentic tribute to the stage, down to the rings Presley wore on his fingers. Find out what it was like to watch Elvis at his best on stage, and experience the KING Again with The Ultimate Elvis Concert.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Music from the Heart
2025-02-08 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to listen to music that warms the heart and brings loving memories to all? The Manatee concert Band will jog your memory with many of the musical selections on hand for this afternoon. Bring your special someone and capture memories of the past as we perform many of your favorite tunes. We will feature many of our band members at this concert as well.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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SCF Theatre Presents The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan
2025-02-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Theatre Presents
Event Date & Time:
Friday, February 14 @ 8pm
Saturday, February 15 @ 8pm
Sunday, February 16 @ 2pm
Friday, February 21 @ 8pm
Saturday, February 22 @ 8 pm
Sunday, February 23 @ 2pm
Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, Rm. 163

A young woman’s life is given an unexpected jump-start through the gift of a donated heart. Instead of relishing life after her transplant, she enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Her yearning to meet the still-grieving family who made the donation results in a surprise ending for all.
Directed by Amanda Schlachter
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Celebrating the Joy of Music with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Band
2025-02-20 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band will each perform a varied repertoire celebrating what a joy it is to perform and listen to music.
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A Choral Kaleidoscope with SCF Choirs
2025-02-27 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Concert Choir and SCF Chamber Choir
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Shall We Dance
2025-03-08 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The floors will be moving for this concert as the Manatee Concert Band presents dance music from around the world. The band will take you on a worldwide adventure and travel to different countries to bring their famous dance music to our stage. This concert will be a favorite of yours and you won’t be able to sit still for this one.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Santana Soulfire with the SCF Jazz Ensembles
2025-03-20 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Jazz Orchestra and Hot Tonic
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

From the heat of the Tijuana streets, a supernatural guitarist would rise to shock the American musical world with his “Coltrane on guitar” approach. Inspired by Miles Davis and John Coltrane, this Mexican guitarist would launch a Latin Rock revolution starting from a small festival at a farm in upstate New York. From Woodstock to Saigon, Santana defined the 1970s. Join the SCF Jazz Orchestra and Hot Tonic, voted “Best of Tampa Bay,” for a fiery musical journey through the iconic sounds of the 70s. From Santana’s signature Latin rock anthems, to Chicago and Weather Report, these funky tunes defined the ten years after Woodstock.
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Community Piano Recital
2025-03-24 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Monday, March 24th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

We welcome students of all experience levels and ages to perform in this free community-based recital. This popular event is your chance to hear what is going on with the talented students in your own community. Teachers with students who have prepared repertoire can enter their students by contacting Don Bryn with the performance information.
Free Concert

Spring Guitar Recital
2025-03-27 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Experience enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms as the SCF Guitar Ensemble takes the stage to perform a diverse selection of musical treasures. This concert promises an evening of musical delight for all.
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Vintage Vinyl Productions Presents Almost ABBA
2025-04-04 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Vintage Vinyl Productions
Friday, April 4, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Almost ABBA – #1 Tribute to ABBA recreates the magic and nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed, audience interactive experience. They have performed for The US Military, NBC, Universal and the release of MAMMA MIA! Almost ABBA have performed for audiences as large as 50,000 and were recently asked to open for Cher on her “Here We Go Again” Tour of Australia. With their sound alike performance, intricate harmonies and top-notch musicianship, they truly live up to their name, Almost ABBA!
vintagevinylproductions.com
Tickets On Sale Friday, August 29, 2024 @ 12pm
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents That’s Entertainment
2025-04-05 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

As our Manatee Community Concert Band season comes to an end, we leave you with one of our finest concerts. We will grace you with an exciting afternoon of music, fond memories, and a request for more music. Get your tickets early to guarantee a seat for you and your guests.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Creative Beginnings
2025-04-10 19:00 - 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

We present the charm, beauty and excitement of SCF student composers featuring original pieces written for both the Music and Music Technology Programs. This creative mix of live and music-for-film pieces will be sure to inspire you.
Free Concert

Beethoven's Ninth with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Choir
2025-04-17 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Choir
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony!
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SCF Theatre Presents Central Park Stories
2025-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Theatre Program
Friday, April 18th, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
State College of Florida, – Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West
Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11W, Rm. 163

SCF Theatre presents a 10 Minute Play Festival entitled “Central Park Stories” where the famous New York City park is the epicenter for each tale. The collection of plays are written by, directed by, designed by, and performed by current SCF students, Life Long Learning students, Alumni, and Community members.
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Piano Studio Recital
2025-04-21 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Monday, April 21st, 2025 @ 7:00pm
SCF Recital Hall

Piano students from beginner to advanced levels perform the pieces they have been preparing all semester. Students include both traditional credited students and lifelong learners. The keyboard faculty teaches students who study piano in preparation for their continued pursuit of a music degree as well as those who study piano for their own enjoyment as an elective. Come discover and support the talent in your very own community.
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Celebrate Music with SCF Music
2025-04-24 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, April 24th , 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join the Symphonic Band, Guitar Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Combo and Jazz Orchestra as the SCF music ensembles celebrate a wonderful year of music making with amazing students and appreciative patrons!
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Graduation Recital
2025-04-28 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Monday, April 28th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Graduating SCF Music students perform their top performance pieces in this swan song collaboration. These students have blossomed throughout their time at SCF and are now ready to spread their wings into the wider world. Come witness this final concert and their legacy on the SCF Music Program and future students who will walk in their footsteps.
Free Concert

Music Theatre Cabaret Fundraiser
2025-06-19 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, June 19th @ 7:30 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

This event is held this Thursday June 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall with a $10 donation at the door, cash or credit card. This will be a great way to celebrate our Music program and have a great time hearing great Broadway show tunes in the summer season. So grateful to have over 20 Alumni performers who will sing their favorite music theatre songs to raise money for the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble in support of the fall musical WEST SIDE STORY!
Other ways you can support:

If you feel like you can and want to donate more- we accept all donations!
If you are not able to attend the Fundraiser- please contact me and I will let you know how you can make a donation the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble!

Thank you for your continued support of SCF Music Theatre.

Inferno: SCF Music Faculty on Fire
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Thursday, September 4th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

Hotter than a Bradenton September, the SCF music faculty bring their best solo pieces to the Studio for Performing Arts Recital Hall.
We light the concert season with a showcase of the best woodwind, brass, strings, vocal, and jazz flame throwing faculty in the region.
You’ve seen them in major orchestras and festival stages around the world. Hear the heat of SCF’s performing arts faculty.
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SCF Music Presents Fall Festival of Music
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, September 25th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Music Program invites you to an unforgettable evening of live performance as we launch the 2025–2026 season in style. Experience the power and passion of our talented student ensembles — including Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, and Jazz Combo — as they come together for a vibrant celebration of music. Don’t miss this dynamic kickoff to a new year of inspired music-making!
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SCF Music Presents Romantic Era Stories
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, October 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Step into a world of sweeping melodies and rich emotion as we bring the Romantic era to life. Join us for a captivating night of music by Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Antonín Dvořák. These master composers wove unforgettable narratives into every note — come hear their stories unfold.
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Living on the Moon
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Saturday, October 18th @ 7:30pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

After experiencing her mother’s demise from Alzheimer’s, writer-performer Molly McFadden learns how to face the truth and let go in this poignant, yet humorous one-woman show told with music, puppetry, and love. The puppet, expertly voiced and animated by Molly, represents her mother and is fittingly named Memory. This show has become more meaningful to Molly since she learned she has the gene for Alzheimer’s and has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
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SCF Music Theatre Ensemble Presents West Side Story
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
October 24-25 @ 7:30pm | October 26 @ 2:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

A love story that transcends time, West Side Story is one of the most powerful and poignant musicals ever created. Smoldering with the sizzling tension of gang rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks on the gritty streets of New York City, star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria struggle to rise above the intolerance that surrounds them. With electrifying choreography and an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein, it remains a classic musical theatre experience which continues to captivate and touch audiences today.
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SCF Music Presents Tone & Terror
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Thursday, October 30th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

Join us for a spine-tingling night of sonic experimentation and haunted harmonies.
The State College of Florida’s Guitar Ensemble conjures eerie elegance through tightly woven strings and shadowy textures, while the Music Production students unleash electroacoustic phantoms, multimedia illusions, and spectral soundscapes. Expect twisted tones, chilling visuals, and creative horrors that blur the line between performance and possession.
This is not your typical recital—it’s a séance of sound.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Summon the Heroes
2025-11-01 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, November 1st @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join Manatee Community Concert Band in celebration of Veterans Day for their first concert of the season at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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SCF Music Presents A Musical Landscape
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, November 6th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Step into a vibrant world of sound with the SCF Symphonic Band as they present an exhilarating evening of music. Experience a diverse collection of pieces that showcase the full spectrum of musical expression—energy, emotion, and artistry all woven together. Don’t miss this captivating concert that promises to inspire and delight!
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SCF Music Presents Rhapsody in Blues: Gershwin, Ella, and Quincy
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, November 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

From George Gershwin to Ella Fitzgerald and Quincy Jones, this concert celebrates the best in American big band jazz. Join the SCF Jazz Orchestra and special guest vocalists for night of classics from the Great American Songbook.
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SCF Theatre Presents Everyman- A Morality Play by Sarah Frankel
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West

Everyman – A Morality Play by Sarah Frankel is a modern retelling of the 15th Century English Morality Play. A fresh look at this classic allegory tells the tale of “Everyman” who has been visited by “Death” and sent on a journey to discover who will go with him to meet his maker. Set on a college campus in the year 2020, this contemporary story allows us to reflect on what we hold most dear in this life.
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