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Dr. Don Noble to Speak in Mentone on February 5th

Mentone Area Arts Council's (MAAC) "Speakers" series brings Dr. Don Noble, host of Alabama Public Television's Emmy-nominated BOOKMARK program to  Mentone's Crystal Lake Lodge. A reception with Noble begins at 4:00 PM, featuring light refreshments, and the presentation begins at 4:30. Memorable moments from his weekly Alabama Public Radio Book Review and from the more than 320 interviews he has conducted for the weekly TV series accompany video clips of the show. Noble has some great tales to tell, and you won't want to miss it.

 Cost is $10 per person; proceeds go to fund to MAAC and programs such as this. If you have questions, please contact MAAC President Sandra Padgett at 256-634-3001.   

http://www.mentonearts.org/NEWS.html

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