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BTHVN Tour Commemorates Beethoven's 250th Birthday

Recently, I was invited by DHL to preview the first U.S. stop on the global BTHVN exhibit tour celebrating the life, work, musical and cultural legacy of Ludwig von Beethoven.

The BTHVN traveling pop-up exhibit is a partnership between Beethoven-Haus Bonn and DHL to commemorate Beethoven's 250th birthday. While eight US and international stops are scheduled for the tour, the uniquely Los Angeles stop included concertos featuring Gustavo Dudamel, Lang Lang and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Whether in Los Angeles or New York, prior to each weekend concert, the weeklong BTHVN pop-up exhibit will feature interactive activities highlighting music, media and historical artifacts including a real violin owned by Beethoven – as well as replica pianos on loan from Beethoven-Haus Bonn.

Many of the featured original objects will be shown internationally for the first time including an ear trumpet used by the composer and an original print from Andy Warhol’s Beethoven series from 1987.

Both my husband and I were fortunate to view items unique to Los Angeles, including Beethoven’s viola and original scores that where reflected in the LA Phil programming.

While the Los Angeles BTHVN pop-up tour and Beethoven programming has ended, future US stops will also offer pre-concert lectures for ticket holders highlighting each stops unique elements.Visit the official BTHVN WEBSITE to learn more about the BTHVN pop-up exhibit tour and its schedule.

Art + Femenism Hosts Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Events in an Effort to Close the Gender Gap Online

Studies show that fewer than 16% of Wikipedia contributors identify as female and 75% are under the age of 30. Because of this, Wikipedia’s content is skewed by the lack of representation by women and important stories remain untold.

To combat the lack of female representation, Art+Feminism is hosting Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon events at various Southern California museums and art institutions every weekend in March.
I invite you to be a part of the change and help lessen this disparity so that more cis and transgender women and their accomplishments are represented on the world's go-to source for information by joining us at one of the following Edit-a-Thon events:

Saturday, March 9: Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College hosts an edit-a-thon focused on Latinx Women+Non-Binary Artists. A Wikipedia training session for beginners will take place at Noon.
Address/Time: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez (Monterey Park), Noon–4pm.

Sunday, March 10: Hammer Museum hosts an edit-a-thon focused on Women+Film+Media. Wikipedia training sessions for beginners will take place at Noon and 3pm, and a free photo booth invites women artists and filmmakers to stop by and have their portraits taken for Wikimedia Commons.
Address/Time: 10899 Wilshire Boulevard (Westwood), Noon–5pm.

Sunday, March 17: LACMA hosts an edit-a-thon focused on Women+Design+Craft. Wikipedia training sessions for beginners will be held at Noon and 3pm. At 2pm, LACMA Associate Curator Staci Steinberger will lead a free tour of West of Modernism: California Graphic Design, 1975–1995, focusing on key women represented in the exhibition.
Address/Time: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard (Miracle Mile), Noon–5pm.

Note: LACMA offers free supervised activities for children (ages 3-1/2–12) through the Andell Family Sundays program. To participate in these activities, follow the directions on the RSVP form.

Thursday, March 21: MCA San Diego hosts an edit-a-thon focused on women artists in MCASD’s permanent collection as part of their monthly after-hours event, “Downtown at Sundown.”
Address/Time: 1100 Kettner Boulevard (San Diego), 5–8pm.

Sunday, March 31: California African American Museum edit-a-thon focused on women artists in CAAM’s permanent collection and those who have exhibited at the museum over the years. A Wikipedia training session for beginners will be held at 1pm.
Address/Time: 600 State Drive (Exposition Park), 1–4pm.
RSVP to attend any of the Edit-a-Thon's and make sure to bring your laptop or tablet to create and improve Wikipedia pages with a bit of research and writing while collaborating with other women to combat gender bias on Wikipedia.

SAG-AFTRA Contract Workshop at #PanaFest


SAG-AFTRA is hosting a free 1-hour Contract Workshop for Panafest Festival attendees who are interested in producing Low-Budget films and/or New Media projects under a union contract on Saturday, October 27, from 1:00 – 2pm (food at 12:30) at the Lupe Ontiveros Theater inside of Los Angeles Theater Center (LATC), Spring Street, Downtown LA.

SAG-AFTRA representatives Tim Kuhl, Manager in Television and New Media and Lilliana Barzaga, Business Representative in Theatrical will conduct the workshop and answer questions independent producers may have, followed by the first block of short film screenings, including #MeetingBrown.

Reserve your FREE WORKSHOP tickets when you scroll down to FREE Workshops and Panels listed HERE.  (Use the same link to purchase FILM BLOCKS AND PASSES).

For more information about #PanaFest, visit: PIFFLA.COM and follow @PIFFLOSANGELES across all social media.

Darren Aronofsky's #WhyDoYouVote PSA Urges Gen Z Audiences to Get Out and Vote


In the Sierra Club #WhyDoYouVote? PSA produced by Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures and Chromista, Aronofsky asked 15 Gen Z activists, active in movements for indigenous rights, gun control, rights for the disabled, immigrant rights, climate justice, and transgender equality, among others:

“Why are you voting in 2018?”


The activists interviewed, who were under 18 at the time of the 2016 election, passionately advocated for participation in this November’s election by giving answers related to current hot-topic issues including racial equality, gun control, immigration, the environment and more, in the hopes to drive Generation Z to vote this November.

Learn more about the #WhyDoYouVote campaign here:

"Text Vote2018 to 69866" to receive campaign updates.

#GETOUTANDVOTE

Blue Boy Conservation Exhibition

The exhibition “Project Blue Boy” will open at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on Sept. 22, 2018, offering visitors a glimpse into the technical processes of a senior conservator working on the famous painting as well as background on its history, mysteries, and artistic virtues.

For the first three to four months during the year-long exhibition, The Blue Boy will be on public view in a special satellite conservation studio set up in the west end of the Thornton Portrait Gallery, where Christina O’Connell, senior paintings conservator working on the painting and co-curator of the exhibition, will work on the painting to continue examination and analysis, as well as begin paint stabilization, surface cleaning, and removal of non-original varnish and overpaint.

It then will go off view for another three to four months while she performs structural work on the canvas and applies varnish with equipment that can’t be moved to the gallery space. Once structural work is complete, The Blue Boy will return to the gallery where visitors can witness the inpainting process until the close of the exhibition.

During the two periods when the painting is in the gallery, O’Connell will work in public view on regularly scheduled days and times. For the first in-gallery period, from Sept. 22 through January 2019 (estimated), visitors can watch the process each Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m., and on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m.

“Project Blue Boy” will be accompanied by an array of public programs, including scholarly lectures, curator tours, and family activities. Also, specially trained docents will be stationed in the gallery throughout the run of the exhibition to illuminate the project and answer questions.
The Huntington 
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, Calif.

Open to the public Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

California Being

Together with a fantastic crew, I'm producing #CALIFORNIABEING, a short-form digital story for a Nissan.

To produce and film this story, we will be traveling up and down the California coast, the Central regions and in far-off little known spots of the Golden State to document how people come/move to, live and thrive in California to eventually become/discover who they really are - even if it isn't why they originally moved here.


Basically, we're documenting the magic that California is and telling YOUR story, in YOUR home, in YOUR CALIFORNIA to tell the world what CALIFORNIA BEING is.


Our first stop will be in LOS ANGELES in early September 2018.


Angelinos of all ages and backgrounds interested in sharing their story are invited to fill out this short form to be considered to be part of this project.

Meeting Brown


A Latinx woman is forced to choose between her culture or a future with the man she loves.

A Film by Ana Lydia Monaco

Featuring:
Diana Gonzalez-Morrett
Sean Dube
Sonia Diaz
Andrew J. Cornelius

Film Festival Organizers and Programers:  Contact me to receive the link and password to see the film for Festival consideration.

Markus Klinko: "2000s The Exhibition" comes to Los Angeles

Award-Winning Fashion and Celebrity Photographer Markus Klinko, credited for capturing the most legendary moments in Beyonce and Jay Z careers, comes to Los Angeles with his "2000s: The Exhibition" at Mouche Gallery in Beverly Hills.

"2000s: The Exhibition" is a collection of famous images from Markus Klinko's archives depicting a variety of pop culture milestones that have truly defined the decade of the early 2000’s.

Highlighted works include: Beyonce’s Dangerously in Love album cover; a series of Mary J. Blige album covers documenting her meteoric rise to superstardom; and images from Klinko’s wildly successful David Bowie Unseen international exhibition.

Other notable pop culture icons that will be featured in the exhibit include: Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and more.

"2000s: The Exhibition" will be on display from June 15 to June 30, 2018, with a in-gallery appearance by Markus Klinko scheduled for Saturday, June 23rd from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday, June 30th, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mouche Gallery
340 N Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Arline Fisch: Aquatic Bloom

The Craft in America Center is pleased to present a solo exhibition of knit and crocheted metal wire sea creatures by pioneering artist Arline Fisch, from June 9 - August 4, 2018.

For this installation, Fisch's work will transform the Center into an oceanic aquarium with vibrant wire jellyfish floating through the space and a coral reef filling the window. Fisch incorporates various jewelry and metal materials with textile processes including knitting and crocheting in order to create her work.

Drawing from ancient civilizations such as Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and pre-Colombian, she weaves the ideas extracted from past cultures with contemporary concerns to create layers of visual meaning. With this body of work, Fisch continues her investigation of the primeval with jellyfish, the oldest multi-organ animals on the planet.

With Aquatic Bloom, Fisch is calling attention to the sheer majesty and beauty of our oceans and what we need to desperately protect.
Arline Fisch: Aquatic Bloom
June 9 - August 4, 2018
Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00pm. 
Opening reception:
Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 4-6pm

Craft in America Center
8415 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Welcome to Hollywood

I have a little announcement to make...

I graduated from my Film School.

Yup, I sure did.

With honors.
A major.
A minor.
And a special recognition for my work in/stories focused on social justice during the graduation ceremony.

All this was done while managing a marriage, a home, taking six+ STUDIO classes a term, commuting three hours a day, working (AKA consulting) for most of the time, and...did I mention I graduated from one of the worlds TOP FILM SCHOOL programs hosted at THE leading Art School in the USA?

It's pretty big deal, considering I'm a non-traditional student (that's the title anyone gets when going back to school when they're older than 25), that's paying all my schooling solo.

Actually, my husband and I am. Paying for it, that is.
All $120,000 of that student loan bill.

Before you cry for me (and you can, because it's $120,000!), listen here...it was worth it.

I will tell you why at a later date, but mostly because...I got a job. Actually, four FILMMAKING jobs since graduating....

Writers Room/Writing Research - because good writers do their homework before they tell a story. The good ones do, anyways.

Locations Manager - Because a good story needs to be attached to a place.

Wardrobe Assistant - I love fashion. Film loves fashion. And there you have it.

Production Office Assistant - Have you heard the expression that "anything good starts with a strong foundation?" Well, I'm a tiny part of something big.

Big, BIG...

And I couldn't be more stoked about all this...because this is what I have been working towards.

So there you have it.

Like I said earlier in my post...it's just a small announcement.

Peekaboo Gallery Opens in Old Town Pasadena

In the heart of historic, Old Pasadena, California, a new gateway to discover the past has opened – Peekaboo Gallery  - an experience  for the collector and pop culture enthusiast.

Through innovative, theatrical presentations, Peekaboo Gallery has reimagined the standard gallery exhibition by offering its guests a fresh and fully immersive experience.

From a museum-style, theatrical lay-out where the showcased subject matter alternates on a regular basis, to curated, themed collections every two months, each exhibit will feature a collection of vintage memorabilia centered on a period.

Best of all, collectors will have the opportunity to not only browse, but also purchase the rare and unusual artifacts presented at each exhibition.
Peekaboo Gallery’s debut show is entitled, “25¢ a Play: The Art of the Videocade.” This landmark celebration of classic coin-op video arcade games and pinball machines will feature an extraordinary experiential installation.

From rare prototype concepts to final Atari cartridge box art, and a top-shelf offering of original commercial arcade games the opening exhibit will host an Along unprecedented collection of 21st century art.

Guests will also have the opportunity to view, play and purchase well-loved and rare titles such as Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Pac Man, Zaxxon, Tempest, Tron and Space Invaders.

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING SHOW
“25¢ a Play: The Art of the Videocade.”
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Opens at 3:00 p.m. with a very special ribbon cutting ceremony by the 
Honorable Mayor Terry Tornek
Regular hours are 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily (or otherwise by appointment)

Annual Grunion Party

Friday night, June 1st from 11:15 until it's over, you're invited to join the Venice Oceanarium for the Annual Grunion Party.

Young and old grunion fans will meet by the breakwater rocks straight down from the end of Windward Ave., in Venice (Click on the location map here).

Plan on seeing hundreds of female fish leave the sea and squiggle onto the beach where they will lay their eggs on the sand. They will then be followed by hundreds of lusty male fish intent on fertilizing these eggs.

You can't miss this extraordinary annual event held on the amazingly stunning Venice seashore!

Carpinteria & Summerland Artists Studio Tour


The Twelfth annual Carpinteria and Summerland Artists Studio and Gallery Tour will take place on Mother’s Day weekend, May 12th and 13th, 2018. The Artists Studio and Gallery Tour is a unique opportunity to see and buy work of established artists as well as emerging talent who live in the Summerland and Carpinteria Valley.  

The participating artists will display and offer for sale their art in a huge variety of media and styles in their homes and studios.  Many of the artists have live demos and works in progress, offering the opportunity to see the art being created and get a feel for the process from concept to completion.

While the weekend long event is FREE and open to the public, a percentage of art sales will benefit the Carpinteria Arts Center mission to promote and support our local artists in their studios and galleries, the Bellas Artes program, Art by the Sea kids camp, Art in Public Places, Art in Film series and more.

View and download the artist list and studio tour map online.

The Gourmandise School of Sweets & Savories Expands


Since 2011, The Gourmandise School at Santa Monica Place has offered hands-on cooking classes for all ages and skill levels, with a focus on teaching classic techniques using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

But now, with the new and larger location unveiling this month, visitors will immediately be immersed into the Gourmandise experience through an exposed glass storefront window providing views of hands-on cooking classes and live demonstrations. The new location will also offer a robust class schedules that accommodate more students, and host large scale, private events.

The new facility will be fully outfitted with major appliances courtesy of KitchenAid in three new state-of-the-art kitchens including two classrooms, one demonstration space, and an expanded retail area curated by Gourmandise chef instructors. While the extended retail store will offers culinary items and cooking ingredients from local purveyors.

Stay updated on the grand opening festivities and sign-up for classes by following The Gourmandise School on Instagram

Dog Friendly Carmel Travel


The Hofsas House Hotel, one of the most dog-friendly hotels in Carmel, announces the launch of its Tail Wagging Package.

Singles and couples traveling to my Heaven-on-Earth with their furry babies will not only relax in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, they will also receive a complimentary “Doggie Welcome Package” upon arrival that includes:

  • Hofsas House dog Frisbee
  • Hofsas House collapsible dog bowl
  • Special dog bed
  • Letter from Tank, our onsite Pet Concierge
  • Special dog amenities package
  • Tips and recommendations for your four-legged friend’s stay
  • Walking trail and hiking guide
  • A package of treats
  • Coastal Canine Magazine: offering the best four-legged options for visiting Carmel


To book this package or add special touches to your Carmel Vacation at Hofsas House, call (831) 624-2745 or email info@hofsashouse.com.

Note: This package requires a minimum two-night stay, $30 fee per night for one dog and $50 per night for two dogs.

Los Angeles Times Food Bowl


From May 1 to May 31, 2018, Los Angeles Times Food Bowl will celebrate the city’s dynamic food scene. 

Expect to find world-renowned chefs in rare local appearances at hundreds of extraordinary events, supporting food access, sustainability and waste reduction through charity partners and participating events during thte month-long Food Bowl festival, including:

  • Night Market: a bustling street market featuring 50 food vendors, outdoor dining areas and entertainment with 45,000 attendees expected over five nights in Grand Park, May 16-20.
  • Next Generation Bowl Bash: game on for L.A.’s rising chefs and mixologists at the Spare Room in the Roosevelt Hotel, May 2.
  • Pizza Fest… A Tutti Pizza: L.A.’s most beloved pizzerias and special guest Enzo Coccia (Naples, Italy) all together celebrating a taste of Italy for one day, May 13, at the Palladium.
  • In Conversation with Diana Kennedy: Journey Throughout the Cuisines of Mexico (UK / Mexico), the godmother of Mexican cuisine, joins a panel discussion about the country’s regional cuisines with a sneak peek at the documentary currently in production, “Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy,” May 4.
  • L.A. Cocktail Week: bars and bartenders from across the city will present classes, pop ups and handcrafted cocktails that represent Los Angeles.
  • Gold Film Festival: a mini film festival curated by Jonathan Gold with screenings hosted in various neighborhoods.
  • Food tours of some of L.A.’s tastiest neighborhoods: Thai Town, San Gabriel Valley, Downtown LA, and Koreatown.
  • Plus a charity bake sale with L.A.’s leading pastry chefs, the second-annual fried chicken party, the return of the beloved Beast Feast and introducing the No Beast Feast.

For more information, connect with the Los Angeles Times Food Bowl on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (#LAfoodbowl #31DaysOfFood).

'Mutt House: The Musical"


The world premiere of a new musical for animal lovers of all ages is set to open at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City with the press opening set for July 15. Performances will continue through August 15.


Featuring 20 original songs and a cast of 10, Mutt House is the story of quirky outsider Eddie Corbin. Bullied all his life, Eddie has finally found a place to call home — a neglected downtown animal shelter. 

When the city threatens to close the shelter, Eddie must do something he’s never done before: stand up for himself and fight for what’s right. 

This life-affirming musical, in the tradition of Annie, is filled with singing and dancing fun for the whole family.

Tickets are now on sale at 213-628-2772 or MuttHouseTheMusical.com.

Casting: Being Fat in a Thin World


I'm hitting the ground running and casting for various roles and films, starting with:

Me.
You.
Us.

This positive and uplifting short film will show that plus size women can and should trust themselves, their growth and their bodies. 

Please refer to my PADMA MEDIA, INC., production NEWSLETTER for more information, shoot dates, and details about the various films I will be producing, writing and directing this Spring.

Conversation in Colorisms



This is one of the hardest conversations I've had with other fellow Latinas.


This is just the beginning of a conversation that is long overdue...



Stay tuned fora feature-length documentary production that will delve into
Colorism on a much deeper level.
Pre-production starts in Spring 2018, with the feature documentary completed by Winter, 2018.

DO YOU WANT TO SEE THIS FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ABOUT
COLORISM IN THE US LATINO COMMUNITY?

MAKE IT HAPPEN BY CONTRIBUTING VIA PAYPAL.
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!

THANK YOU!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK AND YOUR SUPPORT!

"Happy New Year and congratulations! I just watched it and it is very moving. When Ryann spoke about what she imagined could be her role on Friends, I nearly cried and it seemed to me that her eyes were filled with tears. But there was also humor in this, which I think is so crucial in these very emotionally charged discussions. Thank you for creating this." - N. Enright

"Beautifully done. Congratulations Ana Lydia Monaco! May this be a conversation starter and the first of many films to come❤️" - M. Vidrio

"This is absolutely wonderful, I am very moved to hear their voices and their stories and to feel myself there. Thank you for doing this and for sharing it! 
Keep up the amazing work and the hard conversations!  Thank you so much again!!" - I. Rios-Moore

"Congrats on getting this done, I know it represents a lot of work! And of course, there is always more good work to be done, enjoy and thanks for sharing. :)" - I. Lusero

"That was great." M. Amato

"Happy Friday! I am not sure if you need more people to interview onscreen for your full-length documentary, but if you do, I would love to participate. I am in NYC so not sure if that would be plausible but please know that if you need more participants, I am happy to be one. Thank you again for your work." N. Enright

Whole Foods Market 365, Santa Monica Grand Opening

When I worked in PR/Marketing, research found that folks liked spending more time entertaining at home than going out. I never really bought it, mostly because I didn't see myself as a homebody.

But life is as life does. Spending time at home has become less about being a homebody and more about living in a space that I enjoy being in. My space, my married and cohabitating with my husband and a four-legged daughter space, goes beyond decor to make it something that I'm happy to live in. From the scent of our candles to the music I start my day with, to the food we choose and every little aspect of living, now takes a higher level of importance. Not because I no longer enjoy eating out, but because in my marriage, we also create intimacy when I cook weekend brunch, or when I sit at the dinner table with my hubby to catch-up on our day in front of a big bowl of salad.


We both love looking in our fridge and being able to pull out seasonal fruits to snack on, having the ingredients to whip-up a three-course dinner in the middle of the week, and finding the hidden desserts for a late night snack. Once I get back to school, I'll be filling our fridge with easy to cook and ready made dinners, and small portion most-anything to fill my pack-pack with healthy snacks and lunches to eat in between my classes.

That's why I immediately said yes to previewing the brand new 365 by Whole Foods, Santa Monica...and let me tell you, I'm so glad I did!

In a nutshell, the new 365 by Whole Foods, Santa Monica is a vibrant 30,000-square-foot space that takes “neighborhood grocery store” to the next level. From its high-quality products without any artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives, to unique and affordable grocery items from local vendors, 365 was created for customers that are committed to healthy living, but that also need a grocery store to offer convenience and value.

While the selection of fruits and vegetables was enviable by any standards, I was pleasantly surprised with how large the "build your own salad," and the "hot and cold meals to go" areas were. 

There was also an incredibly long row/refrigerated section of fresh juices, teas, water (sparkling and flat) and Kambucha as soon as you walked into the store.

Shoppers will find plenty of ready-made wraps, sushi, pizza, sandwiches, pastas, and breakfast tacos, that are perfect for the Santa Monica College lunch crowd or anyone heading to the beach.

For those of us that are always stuck wondering "what's for dinner?, 365 by Whole Foods also has a "Scan a wine bottle, beer or spirits for food pairing ideas," ratings, user reviews and recommendations. While the beer, wine and spirits section has 400+ wines, 200+ craft, domestic and imported beers, 50+ spirits, with many organic and sustainable options!
The 365 by Whole Foods, Santa Monica  Taqueria and in-house kitchen which offers tacos, bowls, burritos, plus build-your-own Detroit-style pizzas that are made fresh to your order.

A favorite of mine, local Los Angeles roasters Groundwork Coffee has a cafe outpost within the store, while San Francisco-Vietnamese Fast Casual favorite Asian Box Street Food is located in the patio area of the 365 by Whole Foods Market store complex.


But other than the store feel, the selection, and convenience of meals and variety of products, my absolute favorite part of shopping at 365 by Whole Foods, is their 365 Rewards program.


365 Rewards is a free personalized digital loyalty program that gives shoppers special discounts, free products, and other surprises based on your shopping patterns. Plus, 365 rewards members receive 10 percent off more than 100 items throughout the store - every single day!

Program highlights include 20 percent off all berries on Wednesdays, digital punch cards with buy 5 get 1 free offers and $5 off a $25 purchase for new members. (Trust me, I literally used that discount, and more, the first time I shopped!)
365 by Whole Foods, Santa Monica 
2121 Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico Blvd.
Free on-site parking.

Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD 365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET!!

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