Picking up the MB clues
Hi everyone, this blog will be an attempt to keep my friends and other site lurkers updated on what’s been going on in our little MB world. I only want to write about newsworthy items relevant to his career and life when it’s appropriate. The main reason I’m doing it is to stop repeating myself and stop having to search for previous posts. Since I’m on the site on a regular basis, I thought it would be helpful. :D Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Comment by sylvie boisvert on July 21, 2017 at 3:45pm
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted this link having to do with Michael’s “Bolt of talent” show:
Two Malaysians make the 'Bolt For Talent' cut
Posted on 21 July 2017 - 03:20pm
Last updated on 21 July 2017 - 04:48pm
S. Indra Sathiabalan
Michael Bolton — AFP
FOX Networks Group (FNG) Asia's highly anticipated original series, Bolt Of Talent will document award-winning American songwriter and pop culture icon Michael Bolton's search for undiscovered gifted singers across Asia.
Eight singer-songwriters hailing from Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand have been chosen from scores of auditioning hopefuls to compete for a dream record deal and World Tour with the legendary man himself: Michael Bolton. These contestants will compete in rigorous musical challenges throughout this first season, coached, mentored and judged by the musical maestro himself, after which only one of them will be crowned the winner.
With distinctive personalities and a range of experience, viewers will get to know the stories of each of the contestants competing against one another, including Greg Ramanado (Malaysia), the oldest in the competition at age 30 aiming to win before it's too late; quirky Holly Lou Wei-Chen (Taiwan), whose classical training shines through in her music and Cassandra Anne (Malaysia), the high school student whose soulful voice leaves you wanting more. These are just three of the eight contestants vying for the grand prize.
Bolt of Talent follows Bolton as he travels across the region to discover the most hidden of raw Asian talent. A relentless seven-week journey featuring exciting challenges will culminate in four musically gifted finalists being hand-picked by Bolton. These four contestants will be asked to reinvent, rearrange and reproduce a range of Bolton's Greatest Hits in hopes of striking a chord with not only the audience, but also, the man behind the music. These contestants will come to understand what it takes to have a long and global career in the music industry. They will get a little help from the show's co-hosts Sandra Riley Tang from Singapore, Morisette Amon from the Philippines and Lydia Sarunrat Deane from Thailand.
With this once in a lifetime opportunity, the four aspiring performers must impress Bolton and truly go the distance to prove that they possess the Bolt of Talent.
Exclusively on Star World (Astro Channel 711/722), the seven-part series takes the audience to four major cities: Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Taipei in this original production that premieres on Aug 16 at 9.30pm.
http://m.thesundaily.my/node/463247
It sounds like it’ll be, for now, on Star World which I’m guessing is overseas. However, at least we should be hearing about it earlier than expected so it’s all good. That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail posted this great article listing Michael’s funniest cameos from the past decade:
https://www.tvovermind.com/tv-news/funniest-michael-bolton-cameos-a...
Personally, I think they skipped over one of the funniest, which was the “School of Michael Bolton” on Jimmy Kimmel, but maybe the video wasn’t available. In any case, it’s impractical to copy the article because of the embedded videos, but the article reads nicely, hope you enjoy. That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted that the "Hollywood Game Night" with Michael is showing on her TV guide for July 27, so check your local listings. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, well I think I will sum up Michael’s visit to Lebanon in one long post. First, here’s a video interview on Facebook Sylvia shared:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838007113193...
Sylvia also posted the following videos shared by the Jounieh Summer Festival Facebook page. Due to my outdated browser, they’re kind of glitchy for me, but hope they work for you. The first one, in which Michael sings “Stand by me”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838352519826...
I think this one is also “Stand by me”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838353043159...
“To love somebody”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838355179825...
Still “To love somebody”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838356813158...
“Dock of the bay”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838359349825...
“I got a woman”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838367629824...
“When a man loves a woman”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838398683154...
“Steel bars”:
https://www.facebook.com/JouniehSummerFestival/videos/1838402196487...
Now today, Sylvia just shared this article about Michael's show at Jounieh Summer Festival, Lebanon, from Al Joumhouria (Lebanese newspaper:
http://www.aljoumhouria.com/news/index/372228
Here is the translation also shared by Sylvia:
«Thank Kifkin hello» Three words Balbannanah by Michael Bolton began his evening singing in the «Summer Festivals Jounieh». Words associated with entering into a stage «Fouad Shehab Stadium» in the charming seaside town, carrying his hands of the Lebanese flag, leading a tribute of affection and respect for the audience that filled the stands.
Ascended the American artist theater and filled the skies of Jounieh Boukhamp unique voice, began the audience enthusiastic draws on the euphony who made the coolest classics song romantic writing synthesizes performance and sold more than 75 million copies of his albums topping lists of «Billboard» repeatedly snatching a number of the most important musical awards including « American Music Awards »and» Grammy Awards »prestigious.
High enthusiasm before the first note. The public is eager to sip a dose of beauty that time and his songs in the hope that does not have the age has left its effects on the throat Gorgeous. To Love Somebody dispelled all fears and proved that Michael Bolton will remain a legend in the live sound and performance.
The energy will remain an inexhaustible on the tree, able to grab groans that began rising from the various points of the theater. Suddenly the atmosphere became more heat so that the singer himself music and the band accompanying him complained of free Mmazhan public from time to time, but the real intimacy prevailed in the atmosphere of the concert, where he attended the old generation and the younger generation alike: the first hope of restoring memories and moments of a bygone beauty the second great hope to see the singer on the stage directly after his songs attached great works that have achieved unprecedented success since the early eighties and today.
Accompanied by his guitar and distinctive energy published by the musical band and choir and with the unique presence of saxophonist dazzling Jason Peterson Delaire, rolled songs on the impact of applause and enthusiasm was a sign station with the song you Do not Know me then with the song I Got A Woman legend Blues Ray Charles and then with music The R & B song Sweet Home Chicago and rock & Roll Music and song Old Time rock and Roll.
Then he gave Bolton the singer on stage to share Sam Fly singing on the way duet in the song Make you feel my Love by Bob Dylan and launched her celebrity British singer Adele.
Between the song and the song it was Bolton stops at the banner stations printed his artistic career to share memories with the public. Thus regained the first song by a strike in 1983 , and performed much before he offered his voice and makes it one of the most beautiful songs imprinted in the memory of a generation nineties How am I supposed to Live without you .
With continuous doses of positive energy and sound charm Bolton Ain> t ft No Mountain High Enough, before recovering a great David Foster, The Prayer to reach its peak with the enthusiasm of the audience one of his songs months When a man Loves a Woman.
So Michael Bolton weave an evening vote will remain a long - related weaved ropes memory and presented at the Theater «Summer Jounieh festivals» doses of creativity, beauty and romantic voice leavened with love Votrb and the most enjoyable and intoxicates the senses of the audience.
That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, here’s a wonderful article posted by Andrina from MBC on Facebook and shared by Sylvia, on the innovative work MBC is doing in the New Haven, CT, area.
Michael Bolton’s charity helps kids heal through music | FOX 61
http://fox61.com/2017/06/19/michael-boltons-charity-helps-kids-heal...
NEW HAVEN -- Michael Bolton grew up in New Haven and has made it his mission to help heal the hurt that some kids have experienced..
Bolton struggled as an artist and musician for 20 years before he had a hit, during that time he was also trying to also raise three children.
He said it was hard, he and his family got eviction notices and they fought to keep all together.
When he found success, he knew he'd find a way to give back. And he is with a program called "beyond trauma." it's helping kids heal and find new hope through music.
The journey to that "better place" begins in this little music room, at new horizons school in new haven.
"When you're feeling stress or worked up and you can come here, you get really lost into playing and it just gets you in a better place," said Kiara Moore.
It's part of the Michael Bolton Charities music therapy program called 'Beyond Trauma: Healing Through Music.'
"It's given them a way to express themselves, what they've seen, what they feel, a way out and it gives them this positive perception on life that they did not have," said Bolton.
Some students have been victims of domestic violence, others have witnessed violence or experienced some kind of trauma, loss or the grief of losing a loved one.
"We're talking about domestic violence and people growing up and living around extreme violence-- its is a very serious form of PTSD. Music is allowing these kids to become engaged and allows them to speak in a way that they have never been able to," said Bolton.
Music therapist Cyd Slotoroff says some students sing, others learn and play instruments or write and perform raps. But whatever the format it all promotes healing, happiness and hope.
"Music is powerful and it's flexible, so that I can meet the kids wherever they are. Some kids will share things they've never shared before," said Slotoroff.
"It changed a lot for me... before I get fired up..she say 'come here play some music'... by the time I leave I forget what I was mad about. It just erase everything. I just git my mind to the music...everything ward of, the madness whatever the problem is, then I just go back to class and do what I do," said Anton Hall.
'With some kids we'll do a lot of playing and not as much talking.. and look at feeling sheet..so they learn to identify their feelings.. and they say wow.. i can change what's going on with me."
"There is great hope and there are great efforts being made and now there are great breakthroughs we are excited about. There's something that feels profoundly right about it," said Bolton.
Bolton said his charity is also working to create a family justice center in New Haven to offer support, shelter, counseling and legal help to victims of domestic violence.
That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi Canadian fans, this is to let you know you should check your local listings for "Hollywood game night", in which our Michael is scheduled to take part in. My husband saw on the on-screen guide that it's supposed to premiere on Tuesday, June 20th at 9:00 p.m. on CTV. BTW, I'm on the East Coast. Hubby hasn't seen it on the guide on NBC yet. Now, I have no idea whether this will be the episode Michael will be on. All I'm saying is: check it out! :D That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, here are a couple of articles relating to last Saturday's festival in the U.K., I'm sorry I'd forgotten the first one. First one was shared by Katia, second one by Sylvia:
Michael said: “I love performing in the UK.....
Stars set to descend on Dorset festival http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15324087.Stars_set_to_descend_on_D...
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Michael Bolton, Bryn Terfel, Kim Wilde, Billy Ocean and more set to appear at Upton House and Country Park festival
Joanna Davis (http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/author/profile/17665.Joanna_Davis/) @DorsetEchoJo (http://www.twitter.com/@DorsetEchoJo) Features & entertainments writer
(http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15324087.Stars_set_to_descend_on_D...)
NEXT week Upton House and Country Park in Poole becomes a showcase for some of the biggest names in the music business.
The three-night festival kicks off with a ‘Classical Spectacular’ on Thursday, June 8, followed by an ‘80s Extravaganza on Friday, closing with internationally renowned singer-songwriter, Michael Bolton on Saturday, June 10.
Michael said: “I love performing in the UK and especially at an outdoor concert. I’m looking forward to seeing my fans again at Upton Country Park in June and promise them a fantastic occasion.”
Organisers say it is a real coup to have multi-million record selling Michael perform at the Upton House Music Festival.
He has won two Grammys, six American Music Awards and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
His latest single, Old Time Rock’n’ Roll has been playlisted by BBC Radio 2.
Festival spokesman Stephen McManus said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured Michael’s services for Upton House Music Festival. He is one of the world’s leading performers and the festival will be a wonderful opportunity to see him in a festival setting. He always puts on a fantastic show and I am looking forward to it immensely.”
Michael, whose new album Songs Of Cinema is out on February 10, has sold more than 60 million records worldwide.
His new album – the 27th in a career spanning 40 years – includes classics such as When A Man Loves A Woman, Stand By Me, I Will Always Love You, Cupid and As Time Goes By.
Other world renowned musicians include bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, who headlines the Classical Spectacular with Australian soprano Lauren Fagan, the celebrated BSO Concert Orchestra conducted by the acclaimed Gareth Jones, and all female electric string quarter Escala.
King of R&B Billy Ocean, is headlining the ‘80s Extravaganza on Friday, June 9 with Kim Wilde and Toyah.
Billy said: “It’s party time at Upton House! I’m really looking forward to having a great night with all my friends in Dorset.
My band and I will be putting on a special festival show packed with all my hits and favourites – perfect for getting everyone up and dancing.”
Trinidad-born Billy has been a mainstay of the British and international R&B scene for 40 years, has had a string of top hits and has been showered with music awards ranging from Grammys to Brits.
His unforgettable hits include When the Going Gets Tough, Suddenly, Love Really Hurts Without You, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, Red Light Spells Danger, Caribbean Queen and Love On The Run.
His latest ‘best of’ album, the 30-track Here You Are, was released this year and went straight to the top of the charts.
Joining Billy at Upton will be ‘80s punk icon Toyah Wilcox. The pop star and actress has close links with Dorset through her 30-year marriage to Wimborne born and bred King Crimson musician, Robert Fripp, and her time spent living in Witchampton.
She said: “Dorset is very close to my heart and I love returning there whenever I can. It will be great fun playing Upton House Music Festival as well as meeting up with a few old friends.”
Toyah, whose 13 top 40 hits included It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains also includes a starring role in the mod movie Quadrophenia and work with Sir Laurence Olivier on her 35-year CV.
She added: “I love the variety in my career – it keeps it all fresh and I’ll certainly be looking to put on a colourful, energetic and exciting show for the 80s fans at Upton House.”
Completing the trio of ‘80s superstars will be Kim
Wilde, whose first single release, Kids In America in 1981, was a worldwide hit and launched a career which has so far yielded thirteen studio albums and more
than 30 singles, bringing sales of more than 20 million records.
In 1983 she was voted Best British Female Singer at the BPI Awards. She continues to perform on tours and festivals all over the world and was the recipient of a British Academy of Songwriters Composers & Authors Gold Badge Award in October 2015.
Kim, also a radio presenter and renowned landscape gardener, said: “I’m so looking forward to coming to Upton Country Park – I’ve heard the grounds are wonderful and I’m hoping to take a look around, especially to see the Walled Garden’s borders.
“But my first love is singing and because I love the special atmosphere of outdoors summer concerts I can’t wait to get up on stage to belt out Kids, Water On Glass, Cambodia, You Keep Me Hanging On and some of my newer songs.”
Award-winning Upton Country Park, home of the Grade II Listed Georgian mansion Upton House, has more than 130 acres of parkland, shoreline and formal estate gardens – and is just three miles from Poole bus and railway stations. Buses run along Poole Road which is the road next to the venue.
Last year’s Upton House Music Festival featuring Jools Holland, Katherine Jenkins and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra proved to be a runaway success which the promoters are hoping to emulate this year.
For tickets and more event details, see website uptonhousemusicfestival.co.uk or call 01202 255161.
Upton House Music Festival to return in 2018
Michael Bolton on the final night of the Upton House Music Festival.
Upton House Music Festival, Sir Bryn Terfel on stage with the BSO.
Upton House Music Festival, crowds pack the arena
Upton House Music Festival, Billy Ocean on stage.
The spectacular Upton House Music Festival was so successful that next year’s event is already being planned.
The three-day festival which ended on Saturday attracted thousands of people to the Poole venue.
Attendance was more than 20% up on the previous year as music fans flocked to see a host of big names, including Michael Bolton, Billy Ocean and Sir Bryn Terfel.
Festival spokesman Stephen McManus said: “We will certainly be back in 2018 and are currently in the middle of deciding which artistes we may want for next year.
“Once we have everything in place – which does take time to get it right – we will be able to announce dates and the line-up.
“I am glad so many people had such a great time. As the festival grows we are learning more about exactly what our audiences want – and we certainly take all their comments into account.
“We were blessed with the weather on the final two nights, but even on the first evening, which was more inclement, it was so good to see the public braving the elements and enjoying their picnics.
“Our next big Dorset show is Olly Murs in Kings Park, Bournemouth, on Saturday August 5 and I hope as many people as possible who were at Upton will come along to see this fantastic singer.”
Social media exploded with messages of thanks following the Upton festival.
Online comments from Michael Bolton fans included: ‘Michael thanks once again for giving us another outstanding show at Upton House!!!!’ (annathome28); ‘Such a great performance in Poole on Saturday come back soon’ (goldysar) and ‘Great performance in Poole’ (aresti.anna).
Other comments included: ‘Fabulous time at the 80s night. Toyah, Kim Wilde and Billy Ocean were all outstanding. Totally relived my youth. Well organised event. Look forward to next year’ (Vanessa Jane).
‘First time visiting this event, we went for the 80s night and it was excellent. Please do another one next year. Well organised, no trouble and great acts’ (Marie Cole).
And even 80s star Toyah, who said she courted husband Robert Fripp just a mile from the venue more than 30 years ago, tweeted: ‘UPTON HOUSE 2nite…..4,000 people and no rain…….. yipeeeeeeeee xxx’.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fine dining courtesy of Beales Gourmet in private marquees and watched the shows from front of stage seats. Others took advantage of the large variety of food and drink stalls.
Three charities ended up thousands of pounds better off as generous festival-goers dug deep for Forest Holme Hospice, Project Q and Poole Hospital Charity.
Festival sponsors Porsche Centre Bournemouth, Mazars, Steel Raymond and United Taxis all attended the festival with staff and clients.
Upton House Music Festival began in the rain with exciting all female electric string quartet Escala, but the skies cleared as world renowned bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, Australian soprano Lauren Fagan and the celebrated BSO Concert Orchestra took to the stage.
Friday’s 1980s extravaganza saw the Upton House front lawn packed with revellers enjoying the sounds of Toyah, Kim Wilde and the great r’n’b king Billy Ocean.
And on Saturday international superstar Michael Bolton’s exclusive-to-Upton appearance saw the king of ballads even venture out into his adoring audience to perform one song surrounded by a sea of phones.
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That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, this is for anyone not subscribed to the mailing list to get general messages from the site:
"BOLT OF TALENT!!!
I spent the whole month of May in Asia taping my brand new show BOLT OF TALENT, which will be airing on Fox this fall! This picture is me and my lovely co-hosts who you will get to meet!
Please stay tuned through my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to hear all about my experience traveling through different countries, trying their foods, learning their customs and most exciting of all - discovering young singing talent!
The winner of the show gets to record and go on tour with me! Make sure to look out for my blogs and behind the scenes ... coming very soon!!
Love and peace, MB"
At least, it's nice to know we'll be able to watch it! When I first read the E-mail, I hadn't caught on to the fact that the winner will also be recording with Michael, so thanks to kind-hearted Gail for this. :D I also remember Michael mentioning that he had plans to travel with "Bolt of talent", so it'll be interesting to find out where he'll go next and who will get to record with him. :D That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted that the “Hollywood game night” show that was supposed to start in August, is now scheduled for June 22 2017. As a reminder, it’s on Monday nights at 10:00 EST on NBC, check your local listings. Here’s a sneak peek:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2nYX-0-SOk
That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, just catching up on my posting. I have a couple of YouTube links for you, from the Audrey Hepburn Unicef event on May 24. These were shared by both Katia and Sylvia. First, an interview:
Then, Michael performing “Stand by me”:
Now I also have an article Sylvia shared about Michael’s upcoming rescheduled concertat Mission Hill Winery, West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.miss604.com/2017/05/mission-hill-summer-concert-series-w...
Imagine summer in the vineyard with live music and fantastic cuisine! The Mission Hill Summer Concert Series is back, bringing world-class musical talent to their spectacular outdoor Amphitheatre. In addition to the concerts, they offer experiential packages to enable guests to enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, wine and song.
Mission Hill Summer Concert Series
Cowboy Junkies – July 7th – Sold Out
Michael Bolton – July 8th
Jewel – July 28th – Sold Out
Chris Botti – August 3rd – Sold Out
The intimacy of these concerts is a popular element for guests, who can enjoy their favourite artists up close in an atmosphere that’s as far from an arena performance as possible. Brilliant sound, the scents of summer, the taste of Mission Hill wines and food, prepared on-site by the estate’s new Executive Winery Chef, Brad Froelich, and his staff, combine to make the evening unforgettable.
Tickets are still available for the Michel Bolton performance but they’re going fast! Call (250) 762-5050 or book online now »
The multiple Grammy Award-winning and American Music Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. He’s earned more than 24 BMI and ASCAP Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, and the Hitmaker Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In addition to supporting humanitarian causes through his Michael Bolton Charities for the past 22 years, he’s also performed with Luciano Pavarotti, BB King, and Ray Charles; written with Bob Dylan, Paul Stanley and Lady Gaga; and had songs recorded by Cher, Streisand, Kanye West and Jay Z. He’s been hailed as one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by People magazine, done comic turns on TV’s Two and a Half Men, and portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow in The Lonely Island’s SNL digital video, viewed more than 150 million times.
Loggia Wine Lounge & Concert
You can also still book one of the amazing experiential packages for the Michael Bolton concert. The Loggia Wine Lounge & Concert experience includes reserved concert seating at the base of the amphitheatre and exclusive access to the winery’s outdoor covered Loggia gallery adjacent to the Amphitheatre. Guests will be treated to wine service and hors d’oeuvres prior to the concert. Call (250) 762-5050 to book.
“A concert performance under the open sky at our outdoor Amphitheatre is a truly unforgettable experience,” states von Mandl. “There is something extraordinarily special about this intimate hilltop location; a wonderful outdoor concert experience reminiscent of the grand performances staged at Europe’s historic open-air Roman amphitheatres. We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional musical performers to the winery this summer.”
Stay in Style
Book your weekend away for the Mission Hill Summer Concert Series and stay at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna.
This award-winning hotel right on the waterfront offers premier accommodations, guest rooms, and villas for your stay. Dine at OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar, enjoy the tranquil spa, get a workout in at the gym, or take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool while you unwind during the concert weekend, a summer getaway, or a winter retreat.
Follow Mission Hill on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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