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Theatre Ancaster's 'Newsies Jr' Proves the Magic and Value of the Arts

Posted by Christopher Spicer February 03, 2023 Arts Everett Local Theatre Musical Theatre My Life Newsies Jr Theatre Ancaster

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My One Word Thought on Tonight's Bears Game

Posted by Christopher Spicer November 19, 2012

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Christopher Spicer

I am a writer, so I write. When I am not writing, I will eat candy, drink beer, and destroy small villages.

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