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Sing For A Stranger

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Monte

3/24: Founder Eveline McDougall previews the joy of the Amandla Chorus at the Shea Theater; Michael Kane from the Valley Syrian Relief Committee and Smith College professor of Middle East Studies Steven Heydemann on the humanitarian disaster unfolding in that country—a preview of the upcoming event at the Edwards Church; MHC professor of physics Kathy Aidala on upcoming offerings at the Sci-Tech Café.

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