THEATER
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'CHRISTMAS VACATION, THE BI-POLAR EXPRESS,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray. $12.95-$17.95, $8/children, discounts for seniors and students on some shows. 801- 266-2600.
EXHIBITS
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ECCLES COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Closing 1 p.m. today: Paintings by Steve Songer of Huntsville; pottery by Kevin Parson of Liberty. Artist Invitational/Holiday Boutique also closes in the Carriage House Gallery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 801-392-6935.
GALLERY AT THE STATION, Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Closing Tuesday: Group show, including paintings by Doug Braithwaite of Sunset and Jerry Hancock of Ogden. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 801-393-9890.
NORA ECCLES HARRISON MUSEUM OF ART, 650 N. 1100 East, USU, Logan. "Evidence and Artifacts: Particle Matter 2.5," by Christopher M. Gauthiér, looking at local air quality; "EcoVisionaries: Designs for Living on Earth"; "Uses of the Real"; "Klompen," rhythmic sculpture by Trimpin; ceramics. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Suggested donation, $3/person. 435-797-0163.
STEWART LIBRARY, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Photos by Herman Cater of Slovenia; wildlife and landscape photography by Kevin Mikkelson of North Ogden; "Eddington and Makov: Letterpress Broadsides." Closed today-Sunday, then open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-9 p.m. Sundays. 801-626-6405.
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ART AT THE MAIN, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. "Do You See What I See?" art inspired by holiday songs. Works by Terrece Beesley of Layton, and several Salt Lake area artists. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 801-363-4088.
GALLERY AT LIBRARY SQUARE, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. Closing today: "American Civil Liberties Union: 90 Years of Fighting for Freedom." Continuing: "Grandpa Stories and Other Tall Tales by Dave Laub"; "Purview" by Matt Kruback; "Advocates of Peace" by Keith Perry; "Rebecca's Reality" art by 14-year-old Rebecca Manchester. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 801- 524-8200.
GLENDINNING MANSION, 617 E. South Temple, SLC. Portraits of unknown sitters, from the state's fine arts collection. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 801-533-3581.
GRAY WALL GALLERY, 351 W. Pierpont Ave., Suite 2B, SLC. Closing today: Christmas Show, with bags, prints, jewelry, pottery, paintings and more. 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Sundays. www.graywallgallery.com.
PIONEER CRAFT HOUSE, 3271 S. 500 East, SLC. Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and teaching craft. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. http://pioneercrafthouse.com.
RIO GALLERY, 300 S. 455 East, SLC. " 'Tis the Season," holiday works by Utah artists. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 801-533-3582.
SALT LAKE ART CENTER, 20 S. West Temple, SLC. "Eve" activities today, include artist-made karaoke, communitywide white elephant exchange and New Year's Resolution Telephone. Exhibits: "Go West," contemporary works based on the myths and ideology of the old West; "Honeymoon," contemporary paintings by newlyweds Kristin Calabrese and Joshua Aster of Los Angeles; also "poptart," video works by Aster. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Fridays. Free, donations appreciated. 801-328-4201.
SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. Opening Tuesday: "The Measure of My Days," works by Angela Bentley Fife; "Portraits and Places," by Don Busath; Utah landscapes by Jeff Pugh. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday-Saturday (until 9 p.m. Wednesdays), 3-6 p.m. Sundays. 801-489-2727.
UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE, 127 S. Main St., SLC. Closing today: "Waterscapes," by Lyndy Lovelady. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment. 801-651-3937.
UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City. "Spirit of Diversity" mural and full-size replica of Olmec Head #8 from Veracruz, Mexico. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and by appointment. Free. 801-965-5108.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Price Museum Building, 410 Campus Center Drive, U of U, SLC. "Trevor Southey: Reconciliation," retrospective of the Utah artist's life, from youth in Rhodesia, to married Mormon, then acknowledged homosexual. "Highlights of the Collection" tour, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (until 8 p.m. Wednesdays), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. $7; $5/seniors and ages 6-18; free/6-under, higher education students in Utah. 801-581-7332.
MUSEUMS
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HERITAGE MUSEUM OF LAYTON, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. "Layton Old Town," highlighting pioneers, early businesses, homes and farms of northern Davis County. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 801-336-3930.
HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM, Hill Air Force Base, 7961 Wardleigh Road, Roy. Exit Roy gate (Exit 338) off I-15. Military aircraft, uniforms and artifacts, Women Airforce Service Pilots, jet exhibits and more. Closed today and Saturday, then open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Free, donations accepted. 801-777-6868.
NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 332 E. Pleasant View Drive, North Ogden. Exhibits on North Ogden pioneers and American Indians. 4- 6 p.m. Thursdays. Additional visits by appointment, 801-782-4458.
ROY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 5550 S. 1700 West, frontage road off I-15's Exit 338. Collections include dresses dating back to the 1920s, artwork, military uniforms, geodes, railroad artifacts, a firetruck and more. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Free. 801-776-3626.
SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER AND FARM AND HOME MUSEUM, 1891 W. 1700 South. More than 3,000 items about the city's history. Farm and Home Museum explores the city's agricultural past with murals, artifacts and hands-on exhibits. 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and by appointment. Free. 801-825-3633.
WEBER COUNTY DUP MUSEUM and Miles Goodyear Cabin, 2148 Grant Ave., Ogden. Artifacts, photos and histories of the Top of Utah's early settlers. Closed for winter. Group tours by appointment, 801-731-0292. Outreach presentations, 801-621-4891. Information, 801-393-4460. Free.
WORLD OF PUPPETRY MUSEUM, Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City. Open 2-5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month, with puppets from around the world, activities and shows. Free, donations appreciated. Private tours on request; $15. 435-723-0740.
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BYU MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY, 1683 N. Canyon Road, Provo. Dinosaur exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; closed university holidays. 801-422-3680.
BYU MUSEUM OF PEOPLES AND CULTURES, 100 E. 700 North, Provo. "Beneath Your Feet: Discovering the Archaeology of Utah Valley"; "New Lives: Building Community at Fourmile Ruin," exploring drought-plagued people in A.D. 1200 Arizona. Closed through Monday, then open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays, hours extended to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 801-422-0020.
CAMP FLOYD/STAGECOACH INN STATE PARK AND MUSEUM, Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on State Road 73. Exhibits on Camp Floyd and the Utah conflict, with artifacts, documents and photographs. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed New Year's Day. $2; $6/family. 801-768-8932.
CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett King, leatherwork by Glen Thompson of Huntsville, and Shoshone beadwork. By appointment only, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, through winter. Free. 801-533-5760.
CHURCH HISTORY MUSEUM, 45 N. West Temple, SLC. New Year's Eve celebration, 5-9 p.m., featuring hands-on children's activities and Living History Pioneers. Closing Saturday: Annual Christmas Creche Exhibit, with nativity scenes from around the world, and related paintings. Continuing: "Mi vida, mi historia: Stories of Faith and Inspiration from Latin American Saints"; "The Salt Lake Tabernacle: Gathering the Saints Under One Roof." Opening Jan. 7: "The Gospel Blesses My Life: Children's International Art Exhibit." 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. most holidays. Free. 801-240-3310, www.lds.org/museum.
CRANDALL HISTORICAL PRINTING MUSEUM, 275 E. Center St., Provo. Working replicas of the Gutenberg press, Ben Franklin's press and others. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays, $3; lecture tours by appointment, $45/up to 15 people. 801-377-7777 or www.crandallmuseum.org.
FORT DOUGLAS MILITARY MUSEUM, 32 Potter St., Fort Douglas (east of U of U), SLC. Collection of military uniforms, helmets, weapons, equipment and more, documenting the history of the military in Utah. Noon- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed New Year's Day. 801-581-1251.
MONTE L. BEAN LIFE SCIENCE MUSEUM, BYU, Provo. "BEEyond," photographs of bees taken through an electron microscope; "Ecosystem Dioramas"; "Synoptic Collections"; "Africa: A Diverse Continent." Closed today-Saturday, then 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur-days. Free shows daily. Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. 801- 422-5051.
PARK CITY MUSEUM, 528 Main St., Park City. "Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation," national traveling exhibit. Displays on town history, from settlement and mining to ski mecca and music venue. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays. $10, $5/ages 7-17, free/6-under. 435-649-7457.
PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 300 N. Main St., SLC. Early Mormon artifacts and relics. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 801-532-6479.
THIS IS THE PLACE HERITAGE PARK, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC. Train rides and self-guided walking tours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; limited program; $5/adult, $3/child, senior. Visitor center free. This Is the Place Monument open dawn-dusk daily; free. 801-582-1847.
UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 1390 E. Presidents Circle, U of U, SLC. New Year's Eve party 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, then closing 3 p.m. to move to a new location. $7; $3.50/seniors and ages 3-12. 801-581-6927, www.umnh.utah.edu.
WHEELER HISTORIC FARM, 6351 S. 900 East, SLC. Preserved farm with exhibits on 19th-century farm life. Closing today: Art exhibit by Morgan County residents JoAnne Corpany and Kim Corpany; JoAnne paints wildlife and mountain landscapes, daughter Kim sculpts horses. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday with tours of farmhouse on the hour Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; $2. Cow milking is 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 50 cents. Farm admission free. 801-264-2241.
DANCE
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COUNTRY DANCE, 8-11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. 8 p.m. lessons; 9 p.m. dance starts. $4/lesson, $5/dance. 801-805-4846.
DANCE, featuring the music of Tony Summerhays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. Also, free beginning line-dance lessons at 7:15 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of the month. Dance, $5.
LEARN TO DANCE, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub 2, two-step, waltz and cha-cha, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Eagles Lodge, 975 Wall Ave., Ogden. $2. 801-985-5949.
SINGLE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, for singles and couples, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Eagles Lodge, 975 Wall Ave., Ogden (enter rear door on west side). $5 suggested donation. 801-776-6751.
SQUARE DANCING, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Brigham City Senior Center, 24 N. 300 West. $4. 435-633-8827.
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE, to slower music with the Golden Promenaders, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $4 donation suggested. Couples, singles and rusty dancers welcome. First time free. 801-393-1916.
WILD BUNCH SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $8/couple. 801-393-6242. 801-774-9447.
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'NUTTY NUTCRACKER,' Ballet West production with humorous additions to the traditional show, 2 p.m. today, Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, SLC. $18-$74; ArtTix, 888- 451-ARTS.
ODDS & ENDS
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RYAN HAMILTON, comedian, 7:30 p.m. today, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 269 Historic 25th St., Ogden. $12. www.wiseguyscomedy.com.
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS GROVE, tree display and nativity memorializing loved ones, dusk-10 p.m. today, Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 S. 1075 East, South Ogden. Free. 801- 479-1800.
FANTASY AT THE BAY, 5-10 p.m. nightly through Saturday, Willard Bay State Park. Drive-through holiday light display, with animation and lighted trees, to enjoy from your car or a horse-drawn wagon. $8/vehicle. Cottonwood Campground, North Marina at Willard Bay State Park, is reached via Interstate 15's Exit 357. 435-734-9294, 435-734-9494.
LAYTON PARKS' SEASONAL LIGHTS, a mostly animal-themed display with some animated pieces, open dusk-11 p.m. daily through Saturday, in Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive. To walk through the display, park near the Surf-n-Swim. To view the display by car, enter on the east side (traffic is one-way). Free. 801-336-3900.
AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER, six miles southwest of Logan, 4025 S. U.S. 89-91, Wellsville. Living history closed for season. Cache Valley History Exhibit features artifacts, interactive displays; open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; closed for holiday today. Free. 435-245-6050 or 800-225-3378.
BEAR RIVER MIGRATORY BIRD REFUGE, 2155 W. Forest St., Brigham City. Education center, with interactive exhibits, wetland diorama, 1/2-mile outdoor trail, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed for holiday today-Saturday. Auto tour loop through refuge, 12 miles west of center, open dawn to dusk daily; call ahead to check road conditions, 435-734-6422. Free. 435-734-6425.
ECCLES ICE CENTER offers public skating, 2825 N. 200 East, North Logan. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30-11:30 Fridays, 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30- 2:15 p.m. Sundays. Evening skating available but times vary; call 435-752-1170 or visit www.ecclesice.com. $4.50; $3.50/children and seniors; $1.75 skate rental.
GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, with exhibits, films, self-guided auto tour, hiking and biking. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Last Spike Site at Promontory Summit, 32 miles west of Brigham City via I-15 (Exit 365) and state roads 13 and 83. $5/vehicle. 435-471-2209.
ICE SHEET, 4390 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, offers public skating Monday-Saturday. Sessions are noon-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; noon-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission: $4; $3.50/ages 3-17 and seniors; $2.75/military and families; free/2-under. $1.50 skate rental. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. 801-778-6360.
OGDEN NATURE CENTER, trails, animal watching and more, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. Reopens Monday. $4, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-11, free/under 2. 801-621-7595.
'SESSIONS ON THE LEDGE,' music, dance, theater, poetry by community members, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Shepherd Union Room 232, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free. Performers must register in advance; 801-626-7243.
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CHRISTMAS AT TEMPLE SQUARE features millions of lights covering the Salt Lake City grounds at 50 W. South Temple as well as the adjacent Main Street plaza, the area east of the plaza and the LDS Conference Center. Lights come on at dusk nightly through today. Various nativities also displayed. Free. www.lds.org.
ZOOLIGHTS, an illuminated "zoo" of more than 250 animated light displays, 5-9 p.m. today, Utah's Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC. $6/adults, $4/children and seniors, free/ages 2-under. 801-582-1631.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS drive-through display, extended 6-8 p.m. today, Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi (Interstate 15 Exit 284). $8/vehicle. (801) 768-2300, www. thanksgivingpoint.com.
'THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,' a 3-D IMAX holiday show, plays daily at various times through Saturday at Clark Planetarium, 110 S. 400 West (at The Gateway), SLC. Daily lineup also includes "Holiday Music Magic," an animated production, in digital dome theater. $8/adults, $6/12-under. 801-456-7827 or www.clarkplanetarium.org.
STAND-UP LIKE AN EGYPTIAN, comedy showcase with headliner Dava Krause, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7-8, The Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. $18/adv., $20/door, $25/cabaret seating. www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
GALLIVAN CENTER ICE SKATING, 239 S. Main St., SLC. Open 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 30. $5. (801) 535-6117, www.thegallivancenter.com.
'UTAH IN THE UNION: THE STORY OF THE 45TH STATE,' historical documents, photos, artifacts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through today, Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State St., SLC. Free. 801-538-1800, www.utahstatecapitol.utah.gov.
HISTORIC SALT LAKE CITY TOURS, sponsored by Utah Heritage Foundation. Guided tours of David Keith Mansion, McCune Mansion and Marmalade District, by appointment; $3. Also self-guided tours of historic districts, with downloadable maps and audio. Free. 801-533-0858, ext. 104; www.utahheritagefoundation.com.
CLARK PLANETARIUM features daily star shows, IMAX films, cosmic light shows, 110 S. 400 West (at The Gateway), SLC. Open 10:30 a.m. daily; closes at 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday (or after last show begins), 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sundays. Free exhibits include rocketry, MarScape, meteorites, weather station. $8; $6/ages 12-under. Special-engagement shows have different rates. 801-456-7827, www. clarkplanetarium.org.
HEBER VALLEY HISTORIC RAILROAD features Soldier Hollow Express running various times today and Fridays-Saturdays in January, 450 S. 600 West, Heber City. Closed New Year's Day. $16-$24. 435-654-5601, Smith's Tix; www.hebervalleyrailroad.org.
HOGLE ZOO, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC. Pachyderm programs with baby Zuri are Fridays-Sundays. Animal Encounters, feeding of various animals, features bats at 2:30 p.m. today and Jan. 7 ($49); reservations required. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; stay on grounds until 5:30 p.m; closed New Year's Day. $9; $7/ages 3-12 and seniors; free/2-under. 801-582-1631.
RED BUTTE GARDEN, 300 Wakara Way, U of U, SLC. Closed through Jan. 2, then open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $6; $4/seniors, children; free/3-under and members. 801-585-0556.
SWANER ECOCENTER, 1258 Center Drive, Park City. Exhibits, climbing wall, preserve and more. Noon- 5 p.m. Wednesday, noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. $9, $7/seniors, $6/ages 3-11, free/3-under. Green building tours 11 a.m. Thursdays; $5, reservations required. Closed today-Saturday. 435-649-1767.
THANKSGIVING POINT features North American Museum of Ancient Life, Fox Family Farm, more, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday (some areas close earlier). $2.50-$14. Reached via I-15, Exit 284 (Highland-Alpine). 801-768-2300, 888-672-6040 or www.thanksgivingpoint.com.
TRACY AVIARY, 589 E. 1300 South in Liberty Park, SLC. New South American Pavilion and southern ground hornbills exhibit. Feed South American sun conures in "Amazon Adventure," 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Also pelican feeding, children's activities, daily bird shows. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $5; $4/students, seniors; $3/ages 4-12; free/3-under. Today is final day to bring one unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots and receive one free admission. 801-596-8500.
FILM SCREENINGS
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SALT LAKE FILM CENTER, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. 7 p.m. Thursday: "Titicut Follies" (1967, unrated), graphic documentary about the cruel treatment of inmates at the now closed State Prison for the Criminally Insane in Bridgewater, Mass. Free.
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