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National Women's Music Festival
June 26-29
2014-06-25
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The 39th National Women's Music Festival ( NWMF ) will take place June 26-29 at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton, Wis.
Headliners include Cheryl Wheeler, Catie Curtis, Lucie Blue Tremblay, Dos Fallopia, Sandra Valls and Beth Kille, among others.
In addition to a total of 18 musical and comedy acts comprising almost 40 individuals, the festival includes workshops.
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