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5th Melrose Open Studio Tour to Spotlight Artists Nov. 20-21
Artists will showcase their creative spaces and sell their works to tour-goers across two days, 12 noon - 4 pm each day.

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Artists will showcase their creative spaces and sell their works to tour-goers across two days, 12 noon - 4 pm each day.

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