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In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with 'Miss Jubilee' (aka vocalist Valerie Kirchhoff and pianist Ethan Leinwand). They're the fourth featured performers in the Fall 2025 Series of 'Tunes at Twilight' held by Old Town Cape. 'Miss Jubilee' performs on Fri. Aug. 22nd, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
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