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July 20, 2022

Volume 22-33

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Welcome to Artist Alley,


Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.


We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.

WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.

For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...


www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

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The Washington County Arts Council hosts two exhibits for the month of July 2022 at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Featured are photographer Mark Schwenk’s “Portraits of Empowerment” and visual artist, Emma Williams’ “Imminent Emergence: Mediations on the Book of Joy.” The Exhibits open in the galleries on Thursday, July 7, 2022, and online virtually beginning Saturday, July 9, 2022.

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Washington County Arts Council

Accepting Grant Applications

for 2022-2023

The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2023 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com

All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.

Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized as a charitable purpose.

Augustoberfest at the

Washington County Agricultural Center

August 21 and 22, 2022.

Celebrating 25 Years!

4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call

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2022 City Park Summer Concert Series!

Sponsored in part by the

Washington County Arts Council

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022, AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM

City Park Summer Concert Series presents The Cruisers

 
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Enjoy a free concert in the City Park Band Shell in Hagerstown! On Saturday, July 23, 2022, when The Cruisers take the stage.

Concert begins at 6pm. Treat yourself to concessions before or during the show.

In partnership with the Washington County Arts Council. For more info visit https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132.

The Cruisers play Classic + Southern Rock and Fifties music.

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Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the 

Washington County Arts Council

made possible by funding from the

Maryland State Arts Council.

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Imagine Hagerstown set to Rock University Plaza on Friday, July 22, 2022


The July 2022 Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music Series concert, headlined by Clifton, Virginia’s Randy Thompson Band, takes place this Friday, July 22, 2022 from 5-8pm in University Plaza at 50 W. Washington Street.


“Performing an American Roots music mix of Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Rock, the Randy Thompson Band has toured extensively both in the US and in Europe, headlining festivals around the globe in places like Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Norway, and the UK. Now six albums into a wide-ranging and powerful career highlighted by four Top 40 Americana releases, singer/songwriter Randy Thompson's music lovingly embraces the past even as it pulls it kicking, picking, singing, and rocking its way into the 21st Century….”


Promising Leith will open the show with a six-piece band, formed after the musicians met at an open mic night at the Historic Troubadour Lounge & Park in Berkeley Springs, WV…..The group’s setlist includes covers of songs by Lita Ford, The White Stripes, Foghat, Grace Potter, The Beatles, The Doors, Chris Stapleton, and Led Zeppelin among others.”


The Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music Series is a free, BYO event! Event-goers are encouraged to bring chairs and get a takeout meal from one of Downtown’s terrific restaurants. Alcohol in non-breakable containers is permitted.


Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council (https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/), and is sponsored by Noel’s Fire Protection and AmeriServ Bank.

For more information, call 301-739-8577, ext. 116, check out the Facebook page, or visit imaginehagerstown.com for updates and more details.

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For over thirty years, the Contemporary American Theater Festival has been producing the newest plays in America.


Each summer, the festival produces six new plays in rotating repertory that speak to the diverse American experience. This season, the shows address gentrification, government accountability, freedom, climate change, and more.


The festival has a series of lectures, stage readings, and meet-and-greets that provide opportunities for the artists and audiences to come together to unpack the themes of the play.


Schedule your new play experience online or call the box office at 681-240-2283.

Discover the newest plays in America:

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The Fifth Domain


A World Premiere by Victor Lesniewski

 

AN ESPIONAGE THRILLER


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Whitelisted


A World Premiere by Chisa Hutchinson

 

A HAUNTING COMEDY


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Babel


A NNPN Rolling World Premiere

by Jacqueline Goldfinger

 

A BITINGLY CLEVER COMEDY


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Ushuaia Blue


A World Premiere by Caridad Svich

 

A LYRIC LOVE STORY


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The House of the

Negro Insane


A World Premiere by Terence Anthony

 

A HISTORIC DRAMA


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Sheepdog


A New Play by Kevin Artigue

 

A MEMORY DRAMA


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Discover the oldest town in West Virginia

 

Visit the Shepherdstown Welcome Center Website


BLACK LIVES MATTER. 

CATF STANDS IN SOLIDARITY 

WITH BIPOC, AAPI, & MENA ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES.

City Farmers’ Market Returns in Festive Style

Christmas comes early this Saturday!

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Historic City Farmers’ Market is back on Saturday, July 23, 2022 with a “Christmas in July” theme and a celebration that includes a visit from Santa, door prizes, children’s goodie bags, live music, and vendor specials.

 

The Market will be christening its new location in University Plaza at 50 W. Washington Street and will be open rain or shine from 8am-12pm.

 

Vendors interested in joining the market should go online to https://www.hagerstownmd.org/162/Historic-City-Farmers-Market to complete an application. For answers to additional questions, email cmiller@hagerstownmd.org or call 240-675-5965.

 

Visit the Historic City Farmers’ Market on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/historiccityfarmersmarket) for more information.

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You are invited!

Coffee & Connections with guest artist this month,

Ashley Holden Hammond!



7/27/2022 at 8:00 AM

Washington County Chamber of Commerce 

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown MD 21740

For more information or to register

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022, AT 1 PM – 9 PM

Freedom Festival 2022

50 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the local community through food and music. An annual event that gives everyone something positive to do, while also giving back to the youth and local businesses.

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Mark your calendars! Celebrate 25 years of Augustoberfest!

 
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July 2022 Notable Author: George P. Pelecanos

Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the 

Washington County Arts Council

made possible by funding from the

Maryland State Arts Council.

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Valley Art Association Member Show


Weekends in July: â€śBird Watching”, Friday, July 1 – Sunday, July 31 in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown's City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com

https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867.


Valley Art Association August Member Show


Weekends in August: “Paradise”: Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 28, in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com, https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867


VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS


August 24 & 25, 2022:

Painting Darker Skin Tones from a Photo


Two-day workshop on how to mix darker skin tones and what colors to use, with Nicole Troup, nicoletroupmasterpiece.com. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park. Cost: $160 for VAA and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members, $180 non-members. Bring a packed lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 18, 2022.


September 1, 2022: Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor


Full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $75 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $85 non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.


September 15-16, 2022: Portrait Relief Sculpting


Two-day workshop, great for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook, lesacook.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $165 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $180 for non-members; cost includes supply of all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.

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Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art


Dates: June 18–August 21, 2022


Location: Groh Gallery


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts hosts a special traveling exhibition Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art featuring 45 exquisitely crafted items from a collection originally formed by Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma. Glassware, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry and weaving illustrate the distinctive beauty of Near Eastern design through objects meant for daily life that are simultaneously beautiful and functional.


“Allure of the Near East will bring a breathtaking selection of primarily Islamic decorative arts to Hagerstown—our first such exhibition since 1933,” said Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall. “It also gives us an opportunity to showcase works in our collection that further illuminate the superb visual traditions of the Near East.”


The exhibition opens June 18 and runs through August 21. Museumgoers will see objects dating from the 7th century to the late 19th century. Many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.

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It is time to think Treasure Sale!

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Bill Engvall

Saturday, August 6, 2022

6:00 PM & 9:00 PM

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About the Show...

Here's Your Sign "It's Finally Time" Farewell Tour 

What makes entertainers successful is the ability to connect with an audience. The sharing of everyday humor makes Bill Engvall on his farewell tour, one of the top comedians today. He is best known for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Dancing With the Stars and Last Man Standing. 

He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He is currently on tour and since 2016, Bill has hosted a weekly podcast “My 2 Cents” with PodcastOne.

Saturday, August 6, 2022 * 6PM
Saturday, August 6, 2022 * 9PM

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

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Authentic Community Theatre 2 Week Intensive presents

Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

At the Maryland Theatre

Saturday, August 13, 2022

2:00 PM

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

About the Show... 


Authentic Community Theatre's 2-week Production Camp will start with a week at ACT (1000 Florida Ave) and end with a week at The Maryland Theatre with a full production (including sets, costumes, props, etc.) at the end of the second week!


Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

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Exploring Jonathan Street: History, Art, Imagination

May 21–September 11, 2022


Discover the history of Hagerstown’s historically Black Jonathan Street neighborhood in this exhibition that combines the artifacts and documentation from the log cabin at 417 Jonathan Street with contemporary art and community memories. The neighborhood’s own nationally-known artist Graff Dummy has been commissioned to create a contemporary artwork inspired by the history of Jonathan Street.


The story of the log cabin at 417 Jonathan Street has captured the attention and imaginations of people locally and nationally. The cabin has attained emblematic status as a symbol of both the history of the neighborhood and the value we can find in that history to help foster a stronger community in the present and future. Providing an immersive, thoughtful exploration of the cabin’s story, the exhibition will include artifacts excavated from the cabin site (most of which the community has only seen in photographs), enlarged documentary photographs of the cabin’s historic condition, and a contemporary art response.

Exploring Jonathan Street

Forever Young Series

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A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry

Friday, September 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM


Tickets on sale Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM


Join Kip and Dale Young of Forever Young Music for a multimedia music presentation and tribute to stars of the Grand Ole Opry. From Roy Acuff, Wabash Cannonball and Minnie Pearl to some of your favorite hits by George Jones, Tammy Wynette Dolly Parton, Lorrie Morgan Johnny Cash and The Carter Family and MORE! This tribute will have you clapping and singing along to some of your favorite memories from the Grand Ole Opry!

Buy Tickets

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

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Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11:00 am - 7:30 p.m. at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.

Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities during the day and stay for an excellent firework show that night!

Partnered with Bester Community of Hope's Community Block Party we encourage everyone to come out and see what is going on!

Beginning at 11am, children of all ages are invited to come dressed up in a butterfly costume or as any pollinator (bees, birds, and bugs) to parade down the Cultural Trail to the Hager House in City Park for an educational and interactive presentation by The Monarch Alliance, in partnership with the Discovery Station! Line-up begins at 10:30am.

Register now for the Monarch Butterfly Parade and get more info about Fall Fest here: https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fallfest.

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Straight No Chaser

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM

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If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.


They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide.


Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor.

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

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The Maryland Theatre Hosts

"Connecting With Your Loved Ones"

with Medium Debbie

Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM


Tickets are Available Online

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM


Tickets can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com,

by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.

Our Box Office is Open to the Public Tuesday- Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

This event is sure to be a sell out so purchase early!


About Medium Debbie... 


Don't miss this unique opportunity to attend an unforgettable evening with Medium Debbie and experience fascinating world of Mediumship! Debbie's metaphysical journey began at the age of 13 with a near death experience that inspires her commitment to working with Spirit. Her clients describe her as down to earth compassionate and empathetic.


Debbie Wojciechowski holds a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University. She enjoyed a 25 year federal law enforcement career and is an acclaimed and certified Evidential Medium. An Evidential Medium is an individual who can communicate information with Spirit. This information can be unequivocally verified and is evidence of the human souls survival beyond this physical life. Debbie's federal law enforcement experience coupled with her mediumship gifts enable her to now consult on cold cases and missing persons investigations.

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

 
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Kevin James

Friday, October 21, 2022

7:30 PM

Buy Tickets

About the Show... 


Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. 

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in and executive produced the sitcom Kevin Can Wait for Sony Television and CBS.

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org


Our Box Office Location is:

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

Congratulations to local artist, jim mackey, whose piece titled, “Episode”, has been accepted through a juried process,

in the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation’s permanent Art Collection in Chicago. There will be a show opening at the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery in Chicago in October 2022, depending on COVID restrictions

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Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association announces its concert schedule for the 17th annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:

  • Saturday, August 13: The United States Navy Commodores


All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are permitted for lawn seating.


For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.

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Opportunities for Artists


Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.

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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website

https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/events


To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council

https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/artists/join


To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com.


Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.

 

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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development.

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Supported in part by:

 
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of

County Arts Agencies of Maryland,

Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts

 
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