'Dorsch After Dark' Hosts STT Artists on Frederiksted Stage Tuesday

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'Dorsch After Dark' Hosts STT Artists on Frederiksted Stage Tuesday

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts monthly performance series, "Dorsch After Dark," will host three St. Thomas artists at its fifth monthly pop-up exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3.

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