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Quinn M. Avatar
Bradley is the best bartender! Great drinks and great karaoke. I come here all the time with my friends and we have so much fun!
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Quinn M. 4/21/2025
Maurice M. Avatar
Great fun. Lively.
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Maurice M. 4/18/2025
Eddie N. Avatar
Amazing espresso martinis. Rob the door man gave me good suggestions and kept me safe.
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Eddie N. 4/14/2025
Ayden M. Avatar
Dan the bartender was very attentive and he is by far my favorite bartender.
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Ayden M. 4/13/2025
Adam T. Avatar
Old-school atmosphere and large karaoke selection. Friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place to check out!
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Adam T. 3/30/2025
Ivan D. Avatar
Nice bar for a drink. Recommended!
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Ivan D. 3/30/2025
Sofia Avatar
Friendly crowd. Karaoke on demand is awesome
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Sofia 3/28/2025
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Kick H. Avatar
Loved this place so much. Came by for a couple drinks after work and unexpectedly got the best service ever. Bartender was Bradley and not only did he let us know all the good deals but he was so kind! Totally going to come back here!!
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Kick H. 3/27/2025
Jaz Avatar
The happy hour deals are UNMATCHED in the loop, and the pizzas are very yummy. Great place for groups
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Jaz 3/25/2025
Monica G. Avatar
Bradley is the best! Super friendly, knows his stuff, and makes an amazing dirty martini—easily the best on Lincoln Ave. The vibe at Brando’s is always great, and his service makes it even better. Definitely my go-to spot for a good drink and a good time!
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Monica G. 3/23/2025
Ciara C. Avatar
I had such an incredible happy hour here with close friends. Best happy hour, great DJ, music was incredible, and the bartender Bradley was so fabulous. I can’t say enough how great the service was, specifically Bradley. So quick and helpful.
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Ciara C. 3/22/2025
Madelyn T. Avatar
Brando’s Speakeasy is hands-down one of the best spots in the Loop for a fun night out. The vintage vibes, dim lighting, and killer cocktails make it feel like a hidden gem. Spent around $50 on drinks—had an Old Fashioned ($15) and a house cocktail ($14), both smooth and well-balanced. The karaoke setup is top-tier, and the crowd brings serious energy—whether you're belting out ‘80s classics or just vibing. The bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. If you’re looking for a laid-back but lively spot with great drinks and entertainment, this is it.
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Madelyn T. 3/18/2025
Keisha S. Avatar
Great place!
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Keisha S. 3/17/2025
Heaven K. Avatar
Bradley and manny was lit asf they made my times worth it I will def be back
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Heaven K. 3/14/2025
Eric “. Avatar
I continue to have amazing experiences at Brando's! The staff are the best and they treat me like I'm home! I want to shout out Ignacio, Bradley, Manny, Nicole, Chris, and Eric for making feel so welcome when I'm there!
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Eric “. 3/13/2025
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Lysa M. Avatar
J’ai passé un super moment avec mon amie pour notre première fois dans un bar karaoke ! L’ambiance était super, tout le monde chanter et danser, je recommande
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Lysa M. 3/11/2025
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monique j. Avatar
I love Bradley
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monique j. 3/10/2025
Michael Avatar
Their happy hour is amazing and the espresso martinis are perfect!
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Michael 3/02/2025
Haley V. Avatar
Bradley and Alejandro were seriously amazing. Super impressed by the drinks and fun atmosphere. Perfect place to spend a Wednesday night!
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Haley V. 2/27/2025
Danielle M. Avatar
Bradley and Alejandro are my favorite men of all time, come on Wednesdays ❤️
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Danielle M. 2/27/2025
Perri M. Avatar
Brando’s is the best! The cocktails are excellent, the manager and staff are wonderful and the karaoke keeps the vibes great all night!
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Perri M. 2/26/2025
Yuval T. Avatar
Best karaoke bar in LP! I make it a point to visit at least once a week for my favorite skinny margarita. Chris, the manager, crafts the most amazing cocktails, and Divina, who runs the karaoke, always ensures everyone is having a great time.
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Yuval T. 2/26/2025
Food W. Avatar
Love this place. Brandley and iggy made this night amazing.
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Food W. 2/24/2025
marlen z. Avatar
Brando's Speakeasy is a straight-up vibe! This place gives off those old-school, jazzy speakeasy feels—perfect for a night out with friends or a date. The drinks are top-notch; I had the Old Fashioned, and it was crafted to perfection. The karaoke? Oh, it's a blast! Everyone’s singing along, and the energy is unmatched. We hit the dance floor later, and let me tell you, this spot knows how to keep the party going. I spent about $40 on a couple of drinks and some karaoke fun, but it’s totally worth it. If you want a night that mixes chill vibes with a bit of action, Brando's is the place!
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marlen z. 2/20/2025
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Chanel J. Avatar
Hands down my favorite place in the loop! The vibes are immaculate every time!
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Chanel J. 2/13/2025
2 W. Avatar
Had an amazing time at Brandos, first time in Chicago & had my first shot of Malort thanks to Ish.
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2 W. 2/01/2025
Pam P. Avatar
Had a great night singing there! Bradley, the bartender is very friendly and attentive
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Pam P. 1/29/2025
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Bobby D. Avatar
This is my first time ever visiting a karaoke bar and this place was awesome! The KJ encouraged me to sing! She was so fun! Definitely will be back!
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Bobby D. 1/26/2025
Liz E. Avatar
Fun karaoke bar in front and quiet bar in back- great drinks and specials.
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Liz E. 1/25/2025
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Christie A. Avatar
Wonderful experience! Danny the bartender was absolutely wonderful! Drinks were great and reasonably priced! Fun atmosphere with the karaoke! Would definitely visit again when in town!
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Christie A. 10/28/2024
Bri D. Avatar
We sat at the bar and Danny was amazing! I love matcha and he was able to make me an amazing cocktail with matcha. Even though we came to sing karaoke, we definitely stayed because of Danny’s amazing customer service. We will definitely be returning.
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Bri D. 10/28/2024
Nina D. Avatar
The best bar in the loop!!! The staff are absolutely phenomenal. The bartenders Danny, Nicole, and Eric will make sure you have the best night out whether you’re a Chicago local or out of state. Also, the KJ Manny is the best!!! This is a must go to spot in Chicago. Go check it out!
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Nina D. 10/20/2024
Zachary K. Avatar
Danny, Nicole, Eric, and don’t forget Manny are legendary!! They always keeping everything lovely! Don’t skip out on a once and a lifetime experience. This bar gives you that community karaoke experience you’ve been missing!!
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Zachary K. 10/20/2024
John B. Avatar
Danny and Manny were such a great experience. They know how to curate a good time and I appreciate their friendly demeanor. I look forward to next time I come to Brandos
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John B. 10/20/2024
Caio P. Avatar
A hidden gem in the south loop. Nicole's drinks are to die for and Manny KJ is great!
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Caio P. 10/17/2024
Caio Avatar
Danny was absolutely fantastic, a master of cocktails. Iggy ruled karaoke and James was very nice. Will come back!
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Caio 10/07/2024
Jordan B. Avatar
If you can’t afford therapy, or are seeking a complement to your current therapeutic regimen, I would highly recommend this place. A few therapists on the staff I would personally recommend include Nicole, Manny, Danny, Eric, Luis, Iggy, K, and James. They all will create a non-judgmental atmosphere of safety that allows tor personal discovery. Side note: if you suck at singing it’s perfectly fine. Bring your worst self. Your chosen family is waiting. 😁
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Jordan B. 10/04/2024
Andy S. Avatar
Awsome spot and happy hour deals.
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Andy S. 9/29/2024
Nikhil J. Avatar
Sang till they closed. Best karaoke place I’ve been to in a while.
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Nikhil J. 7/22/2024
Jitim Y. Avatar
Parking: Park across the street
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Jitim Y. 7/18/2024
Ms C. Avatar
I didn't have any food but I had two Moscow mules. I was early enough to catch the happy hour special. It was a nice low key vibe for Wednesday. Not too many people and it wasn't too loud.
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Ms C. 7/18/2024
Shelley K. Avatar
Nicole is a friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable bartender!!!!
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Shelley K. 7/18/2024
Sara Avatar
What a spot!! Karaoke is running all the time. The bartenders are very nice and accommodating. Stopped in here on a Sunday night and they were still partying. The people are sweet and there’s plenty of seats whether you choose the bar or a back room. This was the perfect night cap with a lovely group of people.
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Sara 6/26/2024
Elissa M. Avatar
I came to chicago by myself to replace my passport. I randomly googled "what to do late night in chicago" on a random Tuesday. It was such a fun, welcoming atmosphere that I didn't expect from Chicago. Bartender was awesome. I wish I could remember her name. She was great. Manny, the karaoke host, was literally on fire. I really appreciated the night I had there, and it made the rest of my trip so much better. Thanks y'all hit me up when you come to Nashville!
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Elissa M. 4/26/2024
eritripp Avatar
My party & I had an absolute blast & whenever I go to Chicago, I wanna go there!
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eritripp 4/25/2024
Brian H. Avatar
Had a great time! KJ was great (both locations are awesome!), fun crowd. Will def be back!
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Brian H. 4/10/2024
Alicia M. Avatar
Stumbled upon this place while I was in town for a conference. We had so much fun! Got there at like 12:30 am because we came from a drag show at the conference so I wish we had more time. Karaoke was great, acoustics were pretty solid. Not busy at all on a Wednesday night but so so fun.
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Alicia M. 4/09/2024
Jelani M. Avatar
An old school speakeasy vibe and karaoke, yes please. Such a fun spot for a night out with friends. They run the song selection process through an app on your phone and our dj was willing to find songs on youtube if necessary, so there were no limits on song selection. Drinks are fairly priced and the food is decent.
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Jelani M. 4/04/2024
Maika Avatar
This Place is Amazing! I was in town and wanted to sing a few tunes before heading out and this is the place. The Atmosphere is everything! Will be back when I'm in town.
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Maika 3/27/2024
Mariana L. Avatar
I loooove this place. It is so cute, the music is so nice and they have such a good vibe. The staff is so fun and they have a $5 cocktail during happy hour. The best expresso martini I ever tried
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Mariana L. 3/07/2024
Sarvi B. Avatar
A lovely place to come and enjoy a drink and sing karaoke! Definitely come during happy hour when the drinks are $5.
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Sarvi B. 3/04/2024
Dan D. Avatar
We never miss the chance to have drinks and join in all the karaoke fun at Brando's when we visit Chicago!
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Dan D. 3/04/2024
Eddy a. Avatar
Exelente lugar para la familia
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Eddy a. 2/28/2024
Donna M. Avatar
This place is so much fun! Bad singing but great drinks!
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Donna M. 2/22/2024
Blue B. Avatar
Good drinks, and service.
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Blue B. 2/17/2024
Junpyo H. Avatar
I like it 좋아유
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Junpyo H. 1/31/2024
Anna g. Avatar
So fun! 🤩
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Anna g. 1/29/2024
Christina H. Avatar
This is a really cute, hidden karaoke bar! The ambience is great! So fun. Have all the songs!
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Christina H. 1/28/2024
T Avatar
Good service and drinks. Good prices
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T 1/27/2024
Caleb W. Avatar
We just went to the bar side of Brando's. It was nice and comfortable inside. The music playing was loud, but we were able to talk and still hear each other. It was happy hour, and the bartender took good care of us. A larger crowd started to appear closer to 7, but nothing unruly. The atmosphere is dark, but that fits the mood perfectly. We did order a small pizza since dinner was a little ways off. It was excellent. For just a sausage pizza, I thought the taste was great, and the crust was spot on. Don't let the choice of just pizza turn you off, this could've been a meal if we ordered a large, and enjoyed that too. Overall, we will definitely stop in again if we are in the area. Perfect spot to start a great date night or evening out.
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Caleb W. 12/12/2023
Devanshi S. Avatar
Unleash your inner rockstar at Brando's Lincoln Park! Let the music guide your night and sing your heart out with friends. It's not just karaoke; it's an unforgettable experience! Brando's is a high-energy karaoke bar in Lincoln Park with amazing cocktails. It's the perfect space for a night out, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and birthdays! I highly recommend trying their seasonal pumpkin spice espresso martini!
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Devanshi S. 12/09/2023
Clay G. Avatar
Gotta love Brando's! Great drinks, good service, non-stop karaoke
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Clay G. 12/02/2023
Maida S. Avatar
This is a fantastic spot! The ambiance is incredibly aesthetically pleasing, and the karaoke experience is a standout. What's even better is the friendly atmosphere - everyone is genuinely nice.
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Maida S. 11/16/2023
Ken W. Avatar
I went last Friday with my girlfriend and two of our friends and this place is AMAZING. The drinks are strong, the bartenders and staff are incredibly friendly, and the karaoke is POPPIN. The woman running the karaoke can get any song you want up, it's free to sing (but tips are appreciated), and we got the party started with Holy Grail which got everyone out to the mic. Personally I think they're espresso martinis were killer, and that my rendition of The Anthem by Good Charlotte was the best song of the night. This place is going to be a staple of the neighborhood for a long time coming.
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Ken W. 11/16/2023
Peri E. Avatar
Great addition to Lincoln park!
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Peri E. 11/16/2023
claire g. Avatar
The best place in Lincoln Park (besides King of Cups). Bartenders know their stuff 🙂
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claire g. 11/07/2023
Lindsey D. Avatar
Best karaoke bar in town!! Visiting from California and for sure the most fun night out yet 🙂
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Lindsey D. 10/08/2023
Maddy H. Avatar
love this place 🙂
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Maddy H. 10/08/2023
Devon B. Avatar
Best karaoke bar in Chicago
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Devon B. 10/08/2023
Jamahra R. Avatar
Environment is very fun and the drinks are pretty good.
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Jamahra R. 10/08/2023
Pablo C. Avatar
Best service ever
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Pablo C. 10/08/2023
Rebekah E. Avatar
Such a good bar for the end of the night!
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Rebekah E. 10/08/2023
Kyle R. Avatar
Great for Karaoke!
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Kyle R. 10/08/2023
Campbell C. Avatar
Best bar in the city
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Campbell C. 10/08/2023
Evan V. Avatar
So fun!! Bartender is cute ☺️
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Evan V. 10/08/2023
caleb m. Avatar
Great service great vibes
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caleb m. 10/08/2023
Ellie M. Avatar
Great vibes and no cover! Super fun Saturday night out!
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Ellie M. 10/08/2023
Samantha J. Avatar
Brando’s is a great vibe for friends and anyone looking for a good time
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Samantha J. 10/08/2023
John W. Avatar
Great spot for Saturday nights!
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John W. 10/08/2023
Erin W. Avatar
Parking: great place
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Erin W. 10/08/2023
Tyler T. Avatar
James at the front door is the man Parking: Great
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Tyler T. 10/08/2023
Mary S. Avatar
Fun place to do karaoke and get a drink!
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Mary S. 10/08/2023
Rylee M. Avatar
this place slays
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Rylee M. 10/08/2023
Kass Avatar
Best place ever
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Kass 10/08/2023
Nida R. Avatar
The hottest bartenders this side of town by far!
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Nida R. 10/08/2023
Leah P. Avatar
LOVE this bar!!! Super fun vibes and great drinks!! Will be back 🙂
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Leah P. 10/08/2023
Lauren W. Avatar
BEST PLACE EVER. Vibes are 10/10 for karaoke 🤪
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Lauren W. 10/08/2023
Humberto M. Avatar
Slay
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Humberto M. 10/07/2023
Alex P. Avatar
Love this place!!
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Alex P. 10/07/2023
Dana L. Avatar
10/10 vibes. Aesthetically pleasing, great karaoke (do you pay people to sing here?!?) and everyone is nice. Already planning on having my birthday party here.
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Dana L. 10/07/2023