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3H0B EBILL 007-2008 Cstkyturt Tke 3H0B EBILL 007-2008 CstKyturt tke. MMU. StMon ( / < SEPTEMBER 7 - 16, 2007 Swiss Re Boyd PIT • 1 INDI4N 0 The Civic Investment u Lincoln N NTER flAC Theatre | ARTS Corporation • - • is a funded UNITED iii financial Group member of t h ltmrr SINCE 1915 Formal Dresses • Shirts • Suits Vi WILL JEWELERS -Since 1959- presents Cu^f//^ ^fos'/'ao/ m^m^> Endless styles, endless combinations. by: Locations: 7329 W. Jefferson Blvd. KH46M.iysviIlcKo.ui (260(4.(2-5126 (260) 492-2026 Jolie' WHIR W I M D c u R C^o^Cottaqg? 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Each year, the Civic Theatre enriches our community with won­ derful access to the performing arts. The Civic Theatre's commitment to excellence in programming, theatre education and the development of local talent is evident once again this season. Hats off to the staff members, actors, actresses, scene builders, costume designers and many, many other volunteers who bring the stage alive with every perfor- . mance! Andy Veenstra Wells Fargo Bank, Fort Wayne President Wells Fargo is pleased to support the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. For more than 150 years. Wells Fargo has supported the communities we serve, and we will continue our heritage by working together on behalf of our neighbors. < The arts contribute greatly to our community's vitality. All of us at Wells Fargo applaud you - artists, patrons and supporters of the arts - for all you do to enhance the community, and we look forward to a long and fulfilling KM partnership. Stephen R. 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