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  • It seems that as each new generation comes along, with it there is a renewed focus on the environment, recycling and going green. The next young…
  • The Geneva Music Festival is shining a spotlight on women in classical music and jazz this season. On the next Backstage Pass, GMF Artistic Director…
  • For the next three months, Backstage Pass will be spending time with some of the many wonderful summer music festivals in our area. First up: The Geneva…
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