The Bard Is only the beginning

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My Children!
My Africa!

November 15-16, 2025

Fugard’s acclaimed play tells the tale of the efforts of a spectacular Black teacher in a segregated township trying to persuade a young man that education, not violence, is the answer to South Africa’s problems. His teenage students are being coached by the teacher to join together in a literary competition.

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Win a trip for two

2025 Raffle

Indulge in all of those wanderlust feelings of yours — they are real! What better way to celebrate this by taking a chance to win a round-trip excursion to your choice of London, Lisbon, or Prague? Raffle winner will receive a trip for two that includes a 5-nights’ hotel stay to the location of your choice.

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The Bard is just the beginning T-shirt

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Don’t you want to share your love of Shakespeare with your friends and family? Our 100% cotton, preshrunk t-shirts make a great “I’m thinking of you” gift any time and come in all sizes of both men’s and women’s cuts. Buy yours today . . . because antique sapphire is the new black!

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