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The show, "InvestigateWest: Stories of Here," features the work of Seattle photographers Paul Joseph Brown and Mike Kane and Portland photographer Leah Nash.
The public is invited to a special opening night reception on September 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. Wine, beer, and tasty crepes will be available for purchase.
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And a HUGE thank you to Joe Bar for hosting the show, helping with photo selection, hanging the art, and being one of our favorite places to stop in for a bite to eat and tasty libations.
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