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The opportunity was a twist of fate since the scheduled singer was unable to perform and the request came on short notice.
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香蕉视频直播楾he Power of Love香蕉视频直播� concert takes place at St. Andrew香蕉视频直播檚 United Church on Fitzwilliam Street on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at .
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