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Violinist Billy Bang, who recently received hip replacement surgery, will benefit from a fundraiser that is being held for him in New York on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7:00.
The event, which the Vision Festival is helping to coordinate, will be at the home of Alain Kirili and Arian Lopez-Huici on 17 White Street. Performers include William Parker, James Spaulding, Roy Campbell and Jason Hwang. Admission is $25.
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