Are you ready for the 13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest 2022? This year promises over 30 Montana breweries from all over Montana, live music performances and great Brewfest merchandise. So, mark your calendars, because on Saturday, March 5, 2022, you need to head over to Main Street in Downtown Bigfork.
13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest 2022 Details
The 13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest 2022 is on Bigfork’s Main Street, Electric Avenue this year offering plenty of room to spread out and enjoy Montana beer. Guests will enjoy Luke Dowler & Kelly Garber who will be preforming in front of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. There will be additional performance in front of the Garden Bar. Plus, Brew-Bus tickets are available for $10 round trip to ensure a safe fun time for everyone. Merchandise for Bigfork Brewfest will be available to buy early or day of in front of The Montana Scene in the Double Eagle courtyard. Featuring beanies, hoodies, women’s crew, & men’s 1/4 zip pullover. Tickets for the 13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest 2022 are $35 per person. Learn more and get your tickets – HERE
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Are your bags packed and are your ready to go on your next adventure? The Sportsmans Expo 2022 is taking place this weekend, Friday through Sunday ( February 25-27, 2022) , at the Flathead County Fairgrounds & Trade Center. There are lots of exhibitors who are participating in the Sportsmans Expo 2022 including the North Valley Search and Rescue, Zink’s Big Sky Archery, Grizzly Bamboo Rods, Life Flight Network and Bow Buddy just to name a few. There will lots of contests and prizes for some lucky guests including $250 Gift Certificates to the Army Navy Daily, Door Prizes, Big Buck Contest, Trail Camera Contest, Fly Casting Contest, and many more. Plus, there will be lots of great guest activities even for the young guests like a Kid’s Fishing Pond and Lady Bug Face Painting.
Sportsmans Expo 2022 Details
Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center February 25th 2022 11:00-6:00 February 26th 2022 10:00-5:00 February 27th 2022 10:00-4:00
Contact Us Office: 406-892-7368 George Johnson: 406-261-1479 Dennis Johnson: 406-261-7368 email: contact@montanasportsmansexpo.com
Sportsmans Expo 2022 Admission: Adults $6.00, 12 & under Free *Bring in a non-perishable food item from $1.00 off admission. Limit $1.00 off per person. Donations will go to the NW Montana Veteran’s Food Pantry.
Cash and cards only, no checks. There is an ATM available on site.
Click HERE to learn more about the Sportsmans Expo 2022.
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Are you ready for the coolest party in town? Mark your calendars and get ready for the Frosty The Brewfest 2022!
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2 pm until 6pm, the 3rd Annual Frosty the Brewfest is coming to town, specifically 41 3rd Street West in Kalispell, Montana. This cool event will feature four hours of live music by Angel & Davey and The Kenny James Miller Band, brewfest, food trucks and outdoor events like the “ kids dash for gear”, “fat tire bike races”, and “frosty the beard contest”.
What makes this year’s event even better is that 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Kalispell Downtown Association and The Flathead Warming Center.
Frosty the Brewfest 2022 Details
Mark you calendars for Frosty the Brewfest 2022 – Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2-6pm at 41 3rd St West in Kalispell.
Look for the heated tent in the Valley Bank parking lot located on the corner of 3rd St. W and 1st Ave. West in downtown Kalispell. This is a family friendly event so come out and enjoy some great brews, food, music and family fun and raise money for the community we love.
Tickets are $25.00 and include a commemorative ceramic mug and 4 tickets good for one 6oz beer each. Get your tickets – HERE.
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The Festival of Trees is BACK! The Festival will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5 until 9 pm at 333 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901. Guests will enjoy the beautify of decorated trees, drinks Free gift wrapping and more. The event is open to all ages. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Nate Chute Foundation. Please join us for this magical holiday event and give back!
Festival of Trees Details
The Festival will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5 until 9 pm at 333 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901. It should be a lot of fun and is free to attend. The goal is to raise support and awareness for the Nate Chute Foundation. Learn more about the event – HERE.
Nate Chute Foundation
The NC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was established in 1999 following the suicide death of Whitefish High School graduate Nate Chute. The Foundation provides financial support for a number of community and school based efforts. Suicide is epidemic in Montana. Montana has ranked in the top five for suicide rates in the nation for the past thirty years. For 2016, Montana had the highest suicide rate in the nation. Learn more – HERE.
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Have you finished your holiday shopping yet…have you even started? The Holiday Extravaganza is coming to the Majestic Valley Arena from Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14, 2021. There will be over 100 vendors selling a wide variety of items including jewelry, photography, pottery, skin care products, fine art, western ware and lots of great food. Get your Christmas shopping done early and more importantly locally.
Holiday Extravaganza 2021 Details
The Holiday Extravaganza will take place November 12-14, 2021, at the Majestic Valley Arena located at 3630 Hwy 93 N. in Kalispell. Vendors from across Montana and beyond are coming to showcase their hand crafted items and lots of great food. Learn more about the event – HERE.
The Majestic Valley Arena opened in 2002 and has hosted concerts, large banquets, trade shows, expos, rodeos and of course the Holiday Extravaganza. Learn more about the Majestic Valley Arena – HERE.
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Attention Music Enthusiasts!!! Boy, have we got an event for you to enjoy this week…. The Whitefish Songwriter Festival. This is a very unique songwriter experience that will take place at 8 different venues throughout downtown Whitefish, Montana. There will be 30 shows over the course of the course of three days starting Thursday, September 19 through Saturday September 18, 2021. These shows sell out quickly…so make sure you get your tickets or you may even want to consider an All Access Pass.
“EVERYONE has a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it. The trick is to uncover your own style in order to tell that story with a truth that connects with your audience in an original way.” ~ Whitefish Songwriter Festival Website
Whitefish Songwriter Festival Details
There will be a lot of opportunities to listen, learn and even create music throughout the Whitefish Songwriter Festival. “Friday night the Hit Songwriters play at the O’Shaughnessy Center and Saturday night’s #1 Hit Songwriter Showcase will feature all seven hit songwriters who have more than 30 #1 hit songs to their credit. There are 24 Rising Star shows throughout the afternoon and early evening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, plus late night shows. ” Seven of the top songwriters in country music including two Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame members will perform for you in the round at the O’Shaughnessy Center and the Performing Arts Center. Learn more – HERE.
Tickets:
All Access Pass – $115
An All Access Pass includes admission to all the songwriter shows including Hit Songwriters and Rising Stars. We are offering 100 passes at this discounted rate. Prices will then increase to $115 per pass. Purchase now before the early-bird rate runs out!
Thursday, 9/16 – Rising Star Shows, x6. Friday, 9/17 – Rising Star Shows x 12 and the Nashville Hit Songwriters at the O’Shaughnessy Center and the Late Night show at the Great Northern Bar & Grill. Saturday, 9/18 – Rising Star Shows x 6, #1 Hit Songwriters Showcase at the O’Shaughnessy Center & the Whitefish Performing Arts Center (WPAC) and the Late Night show at Casey’s. Three or four hit songwriters will perform at each venue and switch venues at intermission so you see all hit seven songwriters perform.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable. If we have to cancel the festival due to Coronavirus related causes we will refund your ticket purchase. Get your All Access tickets – HERE.
Saturday at the Songwriter Festival, 9/18 – $75
Admission to Saturday night’s Hit Songwriter Showcase which will feature all six hit songwriters who have more than 30 #1 hit song to their credit. Attend either the show at the O’Shaughnessy Center or the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Three hit songwriters will play at each venue then swap at intermission so you will hear all six songwriters. Your ticket also allows you admission into the Rising Star and late night shows on Saturday.
Live Interviews at the Festival – Fleur Bake Shop – 10:00 am (Free)
Songwriters in the Park – Depot Park – 1:00 pm (Free)
Your Rising Star All Shows Wristband includes admission into all Rising Star Shows and late night Jams on Saturday 9/18. These shows are at the Casey’s, Great Northern Bar & Grill, Tupelo Grille, and the Red Room.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable. If we have to cancel the festival due to Coronavirus related causes we will refund your ticket purchase.
The Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation based in Red Lodge, Montana. We create and produce multi-day festivals that bring the creativity of songwriting to mountain communities in Montana and Wyoming. Our festivals are hosted in the downtown districts of Red Lodge, Montana, Whitefish, Montana and Cody, Wyoming. We utilizing the local venues of bars, restaurants, parks, coffee houses and theaters in order to incorporate the culture of each community into our festivals. Our festivals include live performances, songwriting classes and songwriting contests. Through these festivals we are able to fulfill our mission to promote music education through local public schools, private music schools, universities and colleges. Since our inception we have gifted over $40,000 to fulfill this mission. Learn more – HERE.
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The Great Northwest Oktoberfest’s back … and we’re ‘goin’ to town!
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest is coming to town this September 23-25, 2021. This year’s fest will take place at three unique Whitefish, Montana, watering holes – the Great Northern Bar & Grill, Casey’s and the Montana Tap House. Each unique venue will host the wonderful Oktoberfest tradition on a specific date.
“Oktoberfest may look a little bit different this year, but it’s gonna be the real deal … great German food, beer. music and dancing, along with all of the usual Oktoberfest nonsense — stein-holding, log-sawing, chicken-dancing and the coronation of a new Hop.” ~Chamber director Kevin Gartland
Great Northwest Oktoberfest
Thursday, Sept 23rd is “Locals Night” — Bring an ID that shows you’re a Flathead Valley resident and you ‘ll get your first Hofbrau draft or Bayern brew free! It’s our Opening Night celebration … at The Northern!
Friday, Sept. 24 is the “Hop Queen Qualifier” — This year’s Hop Queen candidates will take to the stage (and dancefloor) at Casey’s to make their case for winning the 2021 crown!
Saturday, Sept. 25 is “Family Day” — Kids 12 and under (with parents) get in free for a full afternoon of festivities outdoors in the Montana Tap House Beer Garden
Music
It isn’t Oktoberfest with out polkas, oom-pahs & chicken dancing! Join us this fall for music by one of America’s most popular Oktoberfest bands … and traditional German schuhplattler dancers as well:
The Europa Band One of the top Oktoberfest bands in the country — Europa — is back by popular demand for their ninth year, providing authentic Oktoberfest music like no other! John, Milan and Adam travel coast-to-coast each Fall playing at Oktoberfests from Montana to Florida and back again, cranking-out the oom-pah, polka and waltzes … along with a bit of country, gypsy fiddle and Carlos Santana!
Europa takes the stage from 5:30-11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday nights at Oktoberfest, and from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday. Check out the band and their music at: http://www.theeuropaband.com/
Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose New this year to Whitefish — but not to Oktoberfest — will be performances by Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose, a traditional German folk dance troupe from Casselberry, Florida! Schuhplattler dancing features ornately-dressed performers stomping, clapping and slapping their shoes, thighs and knees in what Wikipedia calls “choreographed horseplay.” Two performances per night, the first weekend of Oktoberfest (Sept. 23-25 only).
MIA … The Western Senators Much to our dismay, our original Oktoberfest Band — the Western Senators — are still being held hostage by COVID-19, and can’t make their way through the closed Canadian border to get here from Saskatchewan. We’re hoping they’ll be back with us is 2022; for info on the Western Senators go to: http://www.westernsenators.com/.
Food
This year’s Oktoberfest Grille will feature a variety of great German specialties. The menu is still being finalized, but here’s what we served-up in 2019, just to get your mouth watering:
Platters: Hendle-Chicken 1/2 a savory rubbed rotisserie roasted chicken – a German Oktoberfest tradition! Wurstplatte Locally handmade Flathead raised Elk, German & traditional beer style bratwursts platter. Kassler Rippchen Authentic German style brined and smoked pork loin platter.
Bratwurst, Sandwiches, Soups & Sides: Traditional Beer Bratwurst ¼ lb. locally handmade pork bratwurst piled high with sauerkraut Smoked Elk Bratwurst ¼ lb. locally handmade Flathead raised elk and pork bratwurst piled high with sauerkraut Schinken-Sandwich Black forest ham, Sauerkraut & Munster cheese on a pretzel roll
Soups Beer Cheese & German Potato Soups
Individual sides – Sauerkraut or sweet & sour kraut – German potato salad – Sweet sauteed apples
Kids Menu Hot Dog with Mac & Cheese Two of kid’s favorite on one plate!
Beer
It isn’t Oktoberfest without beer, beer and more beer! This year we’ll be serving-up your favorite flavor’s from Hofbrau — the original Munich Oktoberfest bier — as well as variety of brews by our new Montana craft-brew sponsor, Bayern Brewing of Missoula!
Check back often for details on what’ll be on tap for this year’s fest!
Wine, seltzer, water, & soda will also be available for non-beer drinkers
Contests
There are tons of crazy contests to participate in or to just watch from the sidelines, cheering your favorite contestant on to victory! We’ll have:
Stein holding (Mens’ & Womens’)
Log sawing (Mens’ & Womens’)
Kid’s Chicken Dance Contests [Sat. Sept. 25 at 2:45pm]
There’s no entry fee, and participants can sign up 1/2 hour before each contest at the table to the right of the Oktoberfest stage. (No sign up necessary for the Chicken Dance Contest.)
Special Competitions:
Sept. 24-25 — The 2021 Oktoberfest Hop Queen Pageant Join us at Casey’s on Friday, Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m. for the “Hop Queen Qualifier,” to meet the Hop Queen candidates and enjoy music by the Europa Band. Then be in the Beer Garden at the Montana Tap House on the final evening of Oktoberfest to see who gets crowned!
Sept. 25 — Men’s and Ladies Stein-Holding Grand Championships Be in front of the Main Stage at 7 p.m. sharp, when the top finishers from this year’s stein-holding competitions square-off for the “Grand Championships,” and a shot a winning a spot in next year’s Hofbrau Stein-Holding National Championships in New York City!
Dates/Location
Thursday, September 23 — 5 to 11 pm @ The Great Northern Bar, 27 Central Avenue Friday, September 24 — 5 to 11 pm @ Casey’s Whitefish, 101 Central Avenue Saturday, September 25 — 12 noon to 8 pm @ Montana Tap House, 845 Wisconsin Ave.
Tickets
Admission is $10 per day ($8 in advance). Advance sale tickets are available at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce (505 E. Second Street), and at each of the clubs.
Thursday and Friday nights are 21+ ONLY events; ID will be required. Kids under 12 (accompanied by a parent) are free on Saturday afternoon at the Tap House.
Advance sale tickets are on sale starting September 14, 2021. Stop by the Whitefish Chamber and each of the clubs that are hosting the fest. You can expect for the tickets to sell out, so get them soon.
The circus has returned to the Kalispell Majestic Valley Arena August 7 through August 8, 2021. The Cirque Ma’Ceo is a revolutionary theatrical phenomenon unlike anything you have ever seen.
“Step into our exclusive universe and settle back in time. The world of Ma’Ceo is proud to showcase an almost extinct gem from the ancient times. Only 500 left in the world, is one of the rarest equine breeds…the magnificent “Ben Hur de Bernaville” a Boulonnais Draft Horse Stallion. Mesmerizing acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and exotic horses, come feast your senses on the beauty and mystery through the adventure of Cirque Ma’Ceo. “
Cirque Ma’Ceo Details
There will be over ten different breeds of horses performing live including the most classic of riding styles from fast-paced Cossack riding, Classical Dressage, to a Ballet dance atop galloping horseback in a high-energy, fully choreographed, original experience for guests to enjoy. In the grand arena, guests will enjoy a spectacular show that includes aerial dancing and heart-pounding acrobatic feats on galloping horseback. The entertainment to be seen is unlike any other traveling show in the world! A completely original experience appealing to all age groups, with exotic breeds of horses and breathtaking images…All shows are approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes long.
Cirque Ma’Ceo Tickets
Tickets start at $20 per person and group rates are available. Children 2 years and under are allowed to sit on your lap FREE of ticket charge. Click HERE to learn more about Tickets.
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What are your plans on Thursdays throughout the hot summer months in Kalispell? We would like to recommend Thursday! Fest! Every Thursday until August 26, 2021, from 5 until 8pm, Thursday! Fest will take place the the Museum at Central School on 124 2nd Avenue E N in Kalispell, Montana. The Kalispell Downtown Association is supporting this free event that is located between 1st and 2nd Streets East in front of Northwest Montana History Museum.
“We are excited to present the following line-up of musicians this year! Food vendors will be on site together with a beer and wine garden. This is a family friendly event.”
Thursday! Fest Details
Thursday!Fest begins July 15 and continues each Thursday through August 26, 2021 from 5-8pm. The event is free and is located at Museum At Central School, 124 2nd Ave E N, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA. Bring a chair or a blanket and come sit out on the lawn and enjoy the live music and festivities.
“We are encouraging social distancing of your chairs and will not have picnic tables available this year. Extra hand wash stations will be available together with sanitizer and masks if desired. Out of respect to all of our attendees, dogs will not be allowed this year. We look forward to seeing you this summer.”
Thursday! Fest 2021 Music Lineup
July 29 – Mike Murray Duo August 5 – The Groove Riders August 12 – Cha – Comatose Posse August 26 – Luke Dowler and The Midnight Conversations
If you are looking for more information, check out the Downtown Kalispell website – HERE.
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Are you ready for the first ever Montana Renaissance Faire?
Come one and all for two weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Montana Renaissance Faire! Historic musical acts, non-stop entertainment, comedic characters, and a huge selection of authentic medieval games are just some of the fun entertainment that can be expected for this Montana Renaissance Faire. Mark your calendars now for two weekends of fun – July 24-25 and July 30-August 1, 2021 – Rain or Shine 10am until 6pm at The Majestic Valley Arena located at 3630 US Highway 93 N, Kalispell, Montana.
Patrons will enjoy an experience of a lifetime with high energy, real life battles, vivid raw horse to ground take downs, and the sheer excitement of a high speed joust. An action packed Hollywood worthy Tournament, the Dark Knights are truly the heavyweights of medieval warfare. FEEL the ferocity of thundering hooves rush the stage. Watch Knights in an epic battle, witness jousting, chariot racing, and ground combat! Enjoy comedic characters performing amazing stunts in a grand celebration. ~ Website
Montana Renaissance Faire Details
Get ready to indulge in medieval dining, libations and a shopping experience that will certainly delight everyone at all the Montana Renaissance Faire. There will be turkey legs, beer and even opportunities to meet “real” kings, queens, and knights. Tickets start at $15 and go up to $80 for a weekend family pass.
Ticket Pricing:
ADULT DAY PASS: $25.00 CHILD DAY PASS: $15.00 (AGES 3-13) ADULT WEEKEND PASS: $45.00 CHILD WEEKEND PASS: $25.00 (AGES 3-13) PRIMITIVE CAMPING PASS: $20.00 (PER NIGHT- NO ELECTRICITY) MODERN CAMPING PASS: $40.00 (PER NIGHT- ELECTRIC HOOKUP) PARKING: $5.00 (PER DAY)
Get your Montana Renaissance Faire tickets – HERE.
Camping:
Primitive and modern camping passes for each weekend are available at the Montana Renaissance Faire. “As for primitive camping explains itself, nothing fancy. Gather your family, friends, clan or club and join us for a one-of-a-kind camping experience. RVs, tents, and campers are welcomed! Be sure to select your camping pass when purchasing your faire ticket.” Tickets for camping range from $20-$40. See more – HERE.
Entertainment:
The Baron of Treviso Don Lorenzo The Baron of Treviso Will be on hand to welcome his Royal Majesty and all honored guests. He is our noble host it has prepared the Montana Renaissance Faire for the enjoyment of all.
Our King! Cosmo De Medici Bongiorno! Come to the Montana renaissance Faire in celebration of the arrival of our King Cosmo De Medici! In honor of his first visit to our fair village of Treviso we have the finest entertainment and vendors. Welcome one and all!
Chariots Chariots! Trick riding! Battlefield style Jousting! A one of a kind out of this world jousting experience!
Salt Lake City Crusaders The Salt Lake City Crusaders fight in real armor with real weapons with real consequences. Full Contact armored fighting at its best!
The Rogues Houston’s Often Imitated but Never Duplicated AWARD WINNING Celtic Band. Founded in Houston in 1994, The Rogues created a new genre of Celtic music with exceptionally well-played pipes and driving percussion and have become award-winning international artists. From Scottish Highland games to performing with a symphony orchestra, The Rogues deliver a commanding performance. The Rogues have performed in Las Vegas, Scotland, Greece, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Canada, several cruises and all over the United States. Usually performing with 2 pipers and 2 percussionists, our roster includes 12 top notch players from around the country. Members of the band have competed all over North America and Scotland, and won 1st place at the 1998 World Pipe Band Championships.
OPAL the Fairy Opal is a whismical fae creature that spreads joy through the art of bubbles! Bashful, yet graceful she embodies childlike wonder. She invites kids, young and old alike to share in her bubbly splendor! Presenting them with a small sparkly gift, and speaking volumes not through words but expressive mannerisms! And of course bubbles! Trained in slight of hand, ASL, and whismy, Opal is sure to leave an enamored audience! Oh and did I mention, BUBBLES!?!
Thomas Wood, Pyro Juggler Thomas Wood, the Pyro juggler has been making his living as a showman for the past 20 years perfecting his whimsical art form to the point where he can make a living at it. He started off learning juggling from a book worked on it for several years until he got to know every trick in the book. Juggler, fire eater, comedian, adventurer.
Franceska the pirate Children of all ages, mostly the small ones. We’ll get a chance to battle Franceska the pirate and learn the art of swashbuckling and piracy in a kid friendly environment.
Songs of the nightingale Songs of the Nightingale is all about the mystical magic of faeries, nature and finding the light within. The Nightingale reaches out to the hearts of children of all ages and invites them to find the bright side of the dark side Through ethereal poetry and song (original writing).
Connor O’Carraig, Magician The worlds Tallest Leprechaun is excited to be joining us at the Montana Renaissance Faire! Connor O’Carraig has been a student of the Vanishing Arts for 20 years, and has been performing magic ALL OVER THE COUNTRY for the last 10 years! This silver tonged devil of Irish folklore is a master of sleight of hand and is armed with cunning wit, and hilarious jokes and stories! Don’t miss his Comedy Magic Show at MRF 2021!
The Pride of Ireland “Winner of the “Best Solo Musical Act” in the 2019 Renaissance Festival Awards, The Pride of Ireland strives to bring the mirth and magic of the Emerald Isle to Renaissance Faires and Festivals all over the country. Audience members are encouraged to join in the fun by shouting out requests, or drawing a card from the “Deck of Many Sings”, ensuring that you will never hear the same set twice. Combining a rich musical repertoire of toe-tapping pub songs to ballads charged with emotion, with toasts, jokes, and stories; this wandering rogue will have audiences clapping their hands and raising their glasses.”
The Maypole Man GR Smith, the Maypole Man He will teach an 8 ribbon Mayport Dance to the crowds, and pennywhistle them into twisty merriment! Interactive fun! But that’s not all! He will write an Elizabethan Sonnet on a big flip pad, with the Audience’s interaction. Explaining the science and beauty of the form. (In under 10 minutes. Yes, it can be done. He has written thousands. It’s a skill). Once every two hours (opposite Maypole Man)
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