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PAST EVENTS:
American
Roots
Eleva's
Annual Orchestral Concert brings you the best of American music.

Thomas Beard
Baritone
About
the Soloist
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Saturday, November 3,
2012, 7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont
Sunday, November 4,
2012, 3:00 PM
First Church Universalist of Barre
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont
PROGRAM
Aaron Copland:
Hoe-Down from Rodeo
Arthur Foote:
Suite in E for Strings
Samuel Barber:
Dover Beach
featuring Thomas Beard, Baritone
William Grant
Still: Danzas de Panama
Leonard Bernstein:
America
$20 General Admission,
$10 Seniors & Students
$10 Members of the Vermont Philharmonic & Montpelier Chamber
Orchestra
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WCVT
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House Concert
Fundraiser
Washington, DC |
September
7, 2012, 5:30 PM
Featuring principal violist Scott Woolweaver and violinist Joseph
Scheer (concertmaster of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra)
for a little bipartisan night music and reception. The program
will include solos by Bach, Martinu's Three Madrigals for
Violin & Viola and Mozart's Rondo from Duo in G Major,
K. 423. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. At the West
End home of Paul Hatch & Laura Moore.

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Music
At Moose Meadow
Fundraiser featuring Songs for the Tenor
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August 23, 2012, 6:00
pm
Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring John Becker & Michael Knaapen, tenors and Mary
Jane Austin, piano
Songs by Lehar,
Schubert, de Falla, Tosti, Donaudy and more
Includes reception,
concert and dinner buffet. Reservations required at rsvp@elevachamberplayers.org or 802-244-8354.


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Music
At Moose Meadow
Fundraiser featuring Clarinet, Cello and Piano
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July 19, 2012, 6:00
pm
Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring John Klimenok, clarinet, Deborah Black, cello, and
Joe Henderson, piano.
Includes reception
and dinner buffet.
Contact
us for
more information. rsvp@elevachamberplayers.org at 802-244-8354.
Program:
3 tangos by Astor
Piazzolla; The Craftsbury Trio", "Salem Reel",
and "An Adventure at Grannie's", by Gwyneth Walker
Meet
the Artists
 
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Strings
& Vines
Eleva's
first concert tour of Vermont Wineries.
Eleva
takes its house concert format to three of Vermont's most stunning
wineries. Enjoy a friendly, social evening featuring wine &
cheese tastings and inspiring classical music.
$25 -
$250
Donation Requested
RSVP(at)
elevachamberplayers.org
802-244-8354
Special
Thanks To:
Shearer
Acura & Audi South Burlington
WCVT 101.7 FM
Hunger Mountain Co-Op
Shaws - South Burlington
FEATURING:
Violins:
John Lindsey
Rachel Evans
Willie Docto
Victoria Bergeron
Viola:
Shelly Tramposh
Cello:
Linda Galvan
Bass:
Harry Schenawolf
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Friday,
June 22, 2012
6:00 PM
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River
Road, New Haven, VT
Saturday, June 23, 2012,
6:00 PM
Fresh Tracks Farm
4373
VT Route 12, Berlin, VT
Sunday, June 24, 2012
3:00 PM
Shelburne Vineyard
6308
Shelburne Road (Route 7), Shelburne, VT
PROGRAM:
Mozart: Divertimento No. 1,
K. 136
John Rutter: O Waly, Waly
Michael Close: Five Seasons (World
Premiere of his complete five tangos depicting Vermont's five
seasons)
Sponsored
by:

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Radio Ad. |
SCENT OF A TANGO
The Annual
Orchestral Concert featuring Latin-inspired music from around
the globe.
Featuring
one the Philippines' most acclaimed musicians
Rudolf Golez, piano
Listen to our ad on WCVT
Join our Maling List to receive a coupon code when
ordering tickets online.
Accommodations
provided by
Grunberg Haus
Moose Meadow Lodge
and friends of Eleva
SPECIAL
THANKS TO
Mena-Li
& Edmund Canlas
Aurora Docto
Oralia Veronica Lopez
Flowers by Emslie
Ladder 1 Grill
Marsala Salsa
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November 5, 2011, 7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont
November 6, 2011, 3:00
PM
First Church Universalist of Barre
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont
Enjoy a pre-concert Tango Demonstration by Gerd Hirschmann of Tango
Vermont
one hour before each concert.
PROGRAM
Jorge
Martin (Cuba/Vermont): Concertino in three Movements (World
Premiere)
Mowry Pearson, violin
Lucino
Sacramento (Philippines): Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano
and Orchestra (1973) "Ang Maharlika"
Featuring Rudolf Golez, piano
Luiz
Bonfá (Brazil): Manha de Carnaval
John Lindsey, violin
Carlos
Gardel (Argentina): Por Una Cabeza
Jacob
Gade (Denmark): Jalousie
Michael
Close (Vermont): Tango de Inverno (World Premiere)
Jeremy
Cohen (US): Tanguori
Serkan
Gürkan (Turkey): Tango Feeling (U.S. Premiere)
Astor
Piazzolla (Argentina): Oblivion
Astor
Piazzolla / Arr. by Slobodan Stefanovic (Serbia): Libertango
Eleva is pleased
to recognize The Year of the Vermont Composer. |
Montpelier High
School Orchestra Rehearsal
EDUCATIONAL
OUTEACH
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Montpelier
High School
Concertmaster
John Lindsey will conduct a rehearsal of music teacher Hilary
Goldblatt's orchestra at Montpelier High School. Not open to
the public. |
Piano Master
Class with Rudol Golez
EDUCATIONAL
OUTEACH
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Wednesday,
November 2, 2011
7 - 9 PM
Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier
Open to all intermediate
and advanced piano students of all ages. In partnership with
the Monteverdi Music School. For information or to reserve your
space, call 802-229-9000. |
Macy's Shop
For A Cause
Buy shopping passes before August 20th.
All proceeds from Shop For A Cause passes we sell will benefit
the Eleva Chamber Players. |
EXTENDED to: Saturday,
September 3, 2011
Macy's
Stores Affected by Hurricane Irene and Online
Eleva is pleased to partner with Macy's
on their annual Shop For A Cause sale on Saturday, August 27th.
Buy a Shop For A Cause shopping pass for only $5 each (plus 75
cents shipping and handling) and get up to 25% off designer brands
you love throughout the store. Plus, you will be eligible to
win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary. Each Macy's store
will be drawing a winner.
Buy shopping
passes before August 20th for yourself and your friends. Passes
will be mailed to you by U.S. Postal Service. All shopping must be done on August 27th.
Buy passes online
or mail a check to Eleva, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT 05676.
call us at 802-244-8354 for more information. |
Music at Moose
Meadow Series
House
Concert Featuring
The Elysian Ensemble:
Samuel Magill, cello
Lucian Rinando, flute
Gerd Nowaczyk, piano |
Thursday, August 18,
2011, 6:00- 8:00 pm
Moose
Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT
Critically acclaimed by Strings magazine
as "masters of their instruments", the ELYSIAN ENSEMBLE
are winners of an Artists International Award in 1996, when they
made their New York debut at Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall.
Elysian is delighted to participate in this fund raising event
with a flute, cello, and piano trio. The program will include
classical and jazz works inspired by nature, by composers Claude
Debussy, Louise Farrenc, Katherine Hoover and Joe Utterback.
Limited space.
Includes dinner reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250
benefit Eleva's educational programs. |
Music at Moose
Meadow Series
House
Concert Featuring
Daniel Liptak, clarinet
Mary Jane Austin, piano |
Thursday, July 28, 2011,
6:00- 8:00 pm
Moose
Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT
Poulenc: Sonata for clarinet and piano
Libby Larsen: Dancing Solo
Mucynzski: Time Pieces for clarinet and piano
Limited space.
Includes dinner reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250
benefit Eleva's educational programs. |
Music at Moose
Meadow Series
House
Concert Featuring
Dan Manjovi, singer & songwriter |
Thursday, June, 16 2011,
6:00- 8:00 pm
Moose
Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT
Spend an intimate evening of inspirational
songs by one of New York's most visible singer/songwriter/musicians.
Dan Manjovi's song Somethins Comin My Way
is featured on the acclaimed Lionsgate film and Geffen Records
soundtrack Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire.
Manjovi wrote, arranged and produced the track at the request
of the films director, Lee Daniels. Limited space. Includes
dinner reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250
benefit Eleva's educational programs.
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CELLO CHOWDER
Comfort
Music with 4 Cellos
Featuring
Linda Galvan
Nancy Hair
Rebecca Haynes
Najette Abouelhadi
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Download Poster
in PDF (2 MB)
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Friday, April 29, 2011, 7:30 pm
Norwich
Congregational Church, 15 Church Street, Norwich, VT
Saturday, April 30,
2011, 7:30 pm
Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury,
VT
Bach: Chorale
and Prelude from "Gute Nacht" From Jesu Meine
Freude
Bill Alves: Slow
Air & Jig
Goltermann: Romance
and Serenade
Gruselle:
Rhythmic Rondo
John Carr (arr.):
Dill Pickle Rag
Gruetzmacher:
Consecration Hymn
Klengel: Gavotte
Mendelssohn:
Nocturne from Midsummer Night's Dream
arr. Bissinger:
Loch Lomond
Klengel: Two Pieces - Serenade and Humoresque
arr. Mooney:
Bile them Cabbages
Enjoy an evening
of comfort music to soothe your appetite. Eleva is pleased to
present a program featuring our two cellists (Linda Galvan and
Nancy Hair), plus two of their most accomplished students (Rebecca
Haynes and Najette Abouelhadi). This is a rare opportunity to
see virtuosic performances for four cellos. Meet
the cellists.
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HOUSE CONCERT
St. Paul,
Minnesota |
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 6:00- 8:00
pm
Featuring
John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin & Joey
Uriarte, piano. Includes reception. Limited space. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP.
Below Eleva's
Willie Docto and John Lindsey entertain guests in St. Paul.


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THE ART OF PRACTICING
A workshop
for adult musicians of any instrument
Sponsored
by
Vermont Violins
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
3:00-6:00 PM
Burlington Violin Shop, 23 Church St.
Burlington, VT
Learn how to
use your limited time to practice more efficiently. Learn to
observe your own playing in order to figure out what to practice.
Identify common
practicing mistakes. Dr.
Shelly Tramposh,
associate principal violist of Eleva, will present a hands-on
workshop to help you gain valuable skills in practicing. Perfect
for music teachers, professional and amateur musicians, and high
school students. Not limited to string players. All instrumentalists
are welcome. $10 Admission. Download
the poster in PDF.
As a community service this program will be presented to students
at Montpelier High School on March 25th in Montpelier, Vermont.
Below Shelly
Tramposh spoke to 30 students of Hilary Goldblatt and Lloyd Dugger
at Montpelier High School

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GLORIOUS STRINGS
The Annual Orchestral
Concert
See
Program |
November 6, 2010, 7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont
November 7, 2010,
3:00 PM
First Church of Barre Universalist
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont |
Music
At Moose Meadow
Fundraiser featuring Opera Favorites
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August 26, 2010, 6:00 pm
Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring Thomas
Beard,
baritone and Lynnette Combs, piano. Includes dinner reception.
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Suggested Donations $25 - $250.
This concert is part of the Vermont
Festival of the Arts.
Songs by Brahms,
Belliini, Donizetti, Gershwin and more.
A student of
Placido Domingo, Thomas Beard has performed with the Washington
Opera., the Pittsburgh Opera Theater and the International Opera
of Rome among others. He has also toured in the role of Porgy
in "Porgy & Bess" throughout Australia, New Zealand
and Europe. |
Music
At Moose Meadow
Fundraiser featuring Opera Favorites
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June 16, 2010, 6:00 pm
Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring Kevin Ginter, tenor and Lynnette Combs, piano. Includes
reception.
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
House
Concert
Fundraiser - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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May 27 & 28, 2010, 6:00 pm
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Featuring John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin &
Meridith Harrison, mezzo soprano. Includes reception.
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
Children's
Concert
Fundraiser - Dallas, Texas
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May
26, 2010, 6:00 pm
Dallas, Texas
Featuring John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin.
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
FREE
NOONTIME CONCERT
Burlington, Vermont
See video excerpt
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 April 29, 2010, 12:15-12:45 pm
First Baptist Church
81 St. Paul Street
Burlington, VT
Featuring Willie Docto, violin and Lynnette Combs, piano |
FARMERS NIGHT
FREE
CONCERT
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Wednesday, January
13, 2010, 7:30 PM
Vermont State House
115 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont
Join
members of the Eleva Chamber Players for some lively string music
that's sure to warm your hearts on a winter evening.
PROGRAM
John
Rutter: Serenade for Strings
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, K. 136
Peter Warlock: Capriol Suite
Gustav Holst: St. Paul Suite |
BRILLIANT !
Orchestra
Performance featuring
English String Music
See
Program |
November 7, 2009, 7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont
November 8, 2009,
3:00 PM
First Church of Barre Universalist
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont |
House
Concert Fundraiser
Music at Moose Meadow
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September 17, 2009, 6:00 PM
Moose Meadow Lodge
Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring Mana Tokuno, Piano
Works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Bartok & Enescu. Includes dinner
reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited
to 40. |
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House
Concert Fundraiser - Georgetown, Washington, DC |
September
10, 2009, 6:00 PM
Georgetown cocktail parties will never be the same. Join Eleva's
Willie Docto, Scott Woolweaver and National Symphony Orchestra
violinist George Marsh for a little bipartisan night music and
reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. |
Sunday
Brunch House Concert Fundraiser
Hosted by John Castaldo & David Myette |
August 2, 2009, 12:30 PM
Waterbury Center, Vermont
Enjoy mountain views, a delicious brunch and music with Eleva's
John Lindsey, Willie Docto and Lynnette Combs. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space is
limited. |
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Special
Concert Sponsored by the Montgomery Historical Society |
August 1, 2009, 8:00 PM
Pratt Hall, Route 118, Montgomery, Vermont
Join Eleva's John Lindsey, Willie Docto, and Lynnette Combs for
an evening of Songs Of the Violin from Around the World. Contact
the Montgomery
Historical Society. |
House
Concert Fundraiser
Music at Moose Meadow
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July 16, 2009, 6:00 PM
Moose Meadow Lodge
Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring Michael Arnowitt, Piano
Jazz Piano
Includes reception. Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited
to 40. |
House
Concert Fundraiser
Music at Moose Meadow
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June 18, 2009, 6:00 PM
Moose Meadow Lodge
Waterbury, Vermont
Featuring Cody Michaels, Piano
Contemporary/Neoclassical Music
Includes reception.Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited
to 40. |
House
Concert
Fundraiser - Tulsa
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April 4, 2009
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Featuring Willie Docto, violin & Meridith Harrison, mezzo
soprano
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
House
Concert
Fundraiser - Chicago
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March 27, 2009
Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John Lindsey & Willie Docto, violins
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
FROM BRANDENBURG TO BOHEMIA
Orchestra
Performance featuring
Scott Woolweaver, viola.
See
Program |
November 15, 2008,
7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont

November 16, 2008, 3:00 PM
First Church of Barre Universalist
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont |
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String Sectional Rehearsal
Concertmaster
John Lindsey and violinist Willie Docto led a violin sectional
rehearsal during the Winooski Valley Music Festival, featuring
students from Central Vermont high schools. |
November 13,
2008
Harwood Union High School, Duxbury, Vermont

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Sunday Brunch
Fundraiser
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September 14,
2008, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Cider House BBQ & Pub
1675 Route 2 West
Waterbury, Vermont
Enjoy a delicious
buffet of assorted brunch items, sure to please everyone's palate.
Recorded music by Eleva will serenade diners. Couples, families
and groups are welcome. Contact us to RSVP. |
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Pool &
Garden Party Fundraiser
Made possible
by a grant from the Concert Artists Fund of the Vermont Community
Foundation |
August 3, 2008
Richmond, Vermont
A delightful afternoon of good food, good music and good friends
at the home of Alison Anand. Bring your swimsuit
Donations above $25 are tax-deductible . 3103 Richmond Rd.
Contact
us for
more information and to RSVP. |
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House Party Fundraiser
- Chicago |
March 27, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John Lindsey & Willie Docto, violins
Scott Woolweaver, viola
Reservations at 802-244-8354 |
Dinner at Sean
& Nora's
Fundraiser |
March 18, 2008,
4:30 - 8:30 pm
Sean & Nora's, 276 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont
Eleva will receive 15% of all food purchases. Reservations at
802-476-7326. |
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Waterbury Community
Fair |
March 2, 2008, 12
- 3 pm
Thatcher Brook Primary School, Waterbury, Vermont
Exhibit Booth Only |
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SEASONS & SOUNDS
Orchestra
Performance featuring
Linda Galvan, cello
John Lindsey, violin
See
Program |
November 17, 2007,
7:30 PM, Congregational Church
Waterbury, Vermont

November 18, 2007, 3:00 PM, Unitarian Universalist Church
Woodstock, Vermont |
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House Party Fundraiser |
September 12, 2007
Hosted by Paul Hatch & Laura Moore
Washington, DC. By invitation only.
Featuring Scott Woolweaver, viola & Willie Docto, violin |
Music for Violin, Viola
and Voice
Raymond Malone, violin/viola
Willie Docto, violin
Meridith Harrison, mezzo soprano
Daniel Stipe, piano |
April 14, 2007,
7:30 PM, Saied Music Recital Hall
Tulsa, Oklahoma, $15/$10 Seniors & Students

April 15, 2007, 3:00 PM, All Souls Unitarian Church
Tulsa, Oklahoma, $15/$10 Seniors & Students
More
Information |
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Master Class
Raymond Malone
& Willie Docto spent time with Mr. Moody's 56 orchestra students
in Grades 6-8. Several talented young musicians played excerpts
and were given helpful tips on rhythm, bow movement, holding
the instrument properly and vibrato. The students were then provided
complimentary tickets to Eleva's April 15, 2007 performance in
Tulsa. |
April 10, 2007
Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK

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House Party Fundraiser |
September 10, 2006,
Laura Moore Residence
Barre, Vermont |
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