<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto">Dear Arts Partners,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><div><div dir="auto" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="word-spacing:1px;font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Please accept the following news release</span><span style="word-spacing:1px;font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> in regards to the Caetani Summer Music Festival on July 19 at the Caetani Centre in Vernon, BC. The release</span><span style="word-spacing:1px;font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> is posted and attached with images for your use.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div dir="auto" style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)"><br></div><div style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)">We appreciate any attention you can provide our event and thank you in advance for your consideration.</div><div style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)"><br></div><div style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)">Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, require more information, or have an interview / filming request.</div><div style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)"><br></div><div style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(49,49,49);color:rgb(49,49,49)">Sincerely,</div></div></b></div></div></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>Kristin Froneman (she/her)</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Programs and Communications Coordinator</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><img width="200" height="49" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4z3aD4rKWBEmL_VQ5jbh0VEKXHaT1DXuV1U-EbBZotRXdsolD1OYuGIV_APM2ipkrVflCwcOu0_Rd1F"><br></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="http://www.caetani.org/" target="_blank">www.caetani.org</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Phone: (250) 275-1525</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(31,73,125)">The Caetani Centre respectfully acknowledges we are located within the Ancestral, Traditional, and Unceded territory of the Syilx People of Okanagan Nation.</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></i></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)" dir="auto"><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)" dir="auto"><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)" dir="auto"><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">July 2, 2025</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:20pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:20pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Countdown Begins: Caetani Summer Music Festival is Just Over Two Weeks Away!</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Genre-bending Western swing band Petunia and the Vipers headlines this year’s </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Caetani Summer Music Festival</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> on July 19.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)">VERNON, B.C.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)"> — Get ready for the ultimate sonic adventure for music lovers of all kinds, with sounds ranging from indie folk and rock to bluegrass, country, jazz, and western swing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)">The annual </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)">Caetani Summer Music Festival</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)">, happening July 19, is a vibrant celebration of live music and community spirit, featuring artisan vendors, local food trucks, a 19+ cash bar, and plenty of fun!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(35,31,32)">“Local Losers Underground, the Vernon-based grassroots production company, has taken on the role of our music coordination. The team of enthusiastic technicians and visionaries, headed by Noah McLeod, is dedicated to supporting musicians and artists in the Okanagan and across B.C. We are lucky to have them on board,” said Caetani Centre Executive Director Laisha Rosnau.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Bex</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> and </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Sidney Bos</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> are experienced local singer-songwriters known for their passionate indie sound and heartfelt lyricism.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The Rocky Mountain Wildflowers</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> draw influence from decades of country and western music, blending swinging rhythms and classic instrumentation with a distinctly B.C. backwoods vibe.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">October Poppy</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> brings a nostalgic yet fresh sound—think Fleetwood Mac raised on riot grrrl records and Pacific Northwest rain. Influenced by the likes of Patti Smith, The Pixies, and Lucy Dacus, October Poppy delivers poetic lyricism wrapped in a gritty, danceable sound.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The Jazz Implication</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> is a fusion ensemble that incorporates hip hop, Afro beats, modern jazz, and more. With tight grooves and innovative compositions, they offer a bold, high-energy take on jazz fusion.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Lone Valley Band</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> draws inspiration from the serene beauty and wide-open spaces of rural B.C. Their immersive sound is grounded in powerful songwriting, creative collaboration, and heartfelt performance.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Festival Headliner: Petunia and the Vipers</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Petunia and the Vipers</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> deliver an eclectic, genre-defying blend of original music that incorporates classic 1920s–1970s country, blues, western swing, alternative country rock, Mexicana, French cabaret, Romanian folk, ragtime, jazz, punk, and more. The band has been described as: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">“A new music that springboards off music of the past and jumps into the present day… Something in between 1920s and steampunk.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Frontman Petunia has spent over 25 years performing across Europe, North and South America—from hobo haunts and hitchhiking junctions to dive bars, churches, and historic theatres.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Joining The Vipers are: Stephen Nikleva (electric guitar), Jimmy Roy (lap steel guitar), and Matt Dawe (drums). Nikleva and Roy each bring over 40 years of touring experience, providing the musical backbone of the band with fiery solos and lush arrangements.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">More Than Music: Food Trucks & More</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Local food vendors include: Moose Caboose, Kamui Japanese Curry, and Lil Lia’s Real Frozen Yogurt.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A cash bar (19+) will also be available throughout the day.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">“The Caetani Centre would like to thank VantageOne Credit Union and The Tent Guys for the use of their community tent for the festival” said Kristin Froneman, Caetani Communications and Programs Coordinator.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Tickets On Sale Now</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Tickets for the Caetani Summer Music Festival are available now via Showpass, with a limited number available at the gate. Both full-day and evening-only passes are available.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Buy tickets: </span><a href="http://www.showpass.com/caetani-summer-music-festival/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(17,85,204)">www.showpass.com/caetani-summer-music-festival/</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Caetani Centre museum, gallery, and gift shop</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="http://www.caetani.org" style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif" target="_blank">www.caetani.org</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> or call </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">250-275-1525</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"></p><hr><br><br><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Media contact:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Kristin Froneman</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Caetani Centre </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Programs and Communications Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span><a href="mailto:programs@caetani.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204)">programs@caetani.org</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">250-275-1525</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Images available at: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/124DaDQn0VYPt2eC_qKb5Zsd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