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North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Jazz at the Tipsy

Jazz at the Tipsy

July 5, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Tipsy Mosquito
Jazz at the Tipsy! Head to The Tipsy Mosquito on July 10th to hear live jazz music from Rich Johnson and The Hot Club Of [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 5, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 5, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music June 7  Inga Entheos, 8pm June [...]
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Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
City Center Park
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
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Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
July 28, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
On this leisurely walk, a park naturalist will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the lookout for fruit! Play bingo [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
July 29, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America's most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of [...]
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Aurora Borealis – July 30
Aurora Borealis – July 30
July 30, 2024    
1:00 am - 11:45 pm
North Shore
the northern lights are likely to be out! Look to the sky at in the early morning hours (1am to dawn) on Tuesday July 30 [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees
Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees
August 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Join us on a leisurely guided nature walk as we learn to identify 5-10 common trees found along the North Shore. We'll explore the remarkable [...]
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Gene Lafond
Gene Lafond
August 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Gene LaFond in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
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Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
August 3, 2024    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk
August 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
We are surrounded by forest on the North Shore, but how many of its trees do we know by name? Come join a park naturalist [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
August 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
August 7, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
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Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls
Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls
August 9, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Join Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of Upper, Middle and [...]
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Aurora Borealis - August 9-10
Aurora Borealis - August 9-10
August 9, 2024 - August 10, 2024    
9:30 pm - 4:00 am
North Shore
The northern lights are likely to be out! Get outside art dusk for the best chance to see northern lights on Friday, August 9 and [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 11, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 12, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
August 16, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Join a park naturalist for an exciting journey into the world of macroinvertebrates. Discover how these tiny creatures reveal the health of our freshwater ecosystems. [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
August 16, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Stop by and learn more about Lake Superior and find out who calls the cold lake home. We will discover the unique ecosystem of North [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
August 17, 2024    
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo [...]
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Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
August 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Get hooked on the intricate art of fly tying and even make a fly you can test out the next time you go fishing. Learn [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 19, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Paint & Sip
Paint & Sip
August 22, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Unleash your inner artist this summer with our new Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Silver Bay Music in the Park
Silver Bay Music in the Park
August 23, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Silver Bay Shopping Center
The fourth season of a series of eight free Friday night outdoor concerts will be held every Friday night from July 19, 2024, through September [...]
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Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior
Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior
August 24, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Marais Art Colony
A focused yet informal outdoor drawing sessions that are open to all skill levels. Participants will be invited to use their senses to inform their [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Fest
Clover Valley Farm Fest
August 25, 2024    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Agate Acres Farm
The 2nd annual Clover Valley Farm Fest will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Agate Acres Farm, a farm event venue. Festivities include local [...]
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Adam Moe
Adam Moe
August 30, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Adam Moe in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
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Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
August 31, 2024    
1:00 pm
Cook County History Museum
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
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Events on July 28, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
28 Jul 24
Two Harbors
Events on July 29, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
29 Jul 24
Two Harbors
Events on July 30, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Aurora Borealis – July 30
Aurora Borealis – July 30
30 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Events on July 31, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 1, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees
Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees
1 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 2, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gene Lafond
Gene Lafond
2 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 3, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
3 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 4, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk
4 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 5, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
5 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 6, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 7, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
7 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 8, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 9, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls
Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls
9 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 10, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Aurora Borealis - August 9-10
Aurora Borealis - August 9-10
9 Aug 24
Silver Bay
Events on August 11, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
11 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 12, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
12 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 13, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Events on August 14, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Events on August 15, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Events on August 16, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
16 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
16 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 17, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
17 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 18, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
18 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 19, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
19 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 20, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 21, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 22, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Paint & Sip
Paint & Sip
22 Aug 24
Tofte
Events on August 23, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Silver Bay Music in the Park
Silver Bay Music in the Park
23 Aug 24
Silver Bay
Events on August 24, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior
Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior
24 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 25, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Clover Valley Farm Fest
Clover Valley Farm Fest
25 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 26, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 27, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 28, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 29, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Events on August 30, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Adam Moe
Adam Moe
30 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 31, 2024
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
19 Jul 24
Silver Bay
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
31 Aug 24
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