

“Burlessence” woos Café Aroma audience
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Café Aroma hosted “Burlessence” Friday night, July 15. It featured several choreographed dances. Taking a final bow in a front of a very appreciative audience, from left, Angeline Priefer, Rachel Torrey, Tony White, Holly O’Farrell, Trine Bietz, Mark Taylor, John McDonough and Annika Kay. Photo: Cid Castillo

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