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	"title": "UCF New Music Ensemble presents: Zodiac (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026)",
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	"location": "Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater",
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	"registration_link": "https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/zodiac-for-percussion-sextet/",
	"registration_info": "Student tickets: $10 with code knightcta26, valid UCF or student ID required.",
	"starts": "Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400",
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	"category": "Concert/Performance",
	"tags": ["UCF Celebrates the Arts"],
	"contact_name": "Dr. Phillips Center Box Office",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D358\u002D6603",
	"contact_email": "boxoffice@drphillipscenter.org",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4092162/ucf-new-music-ensemble-presents-zodiac-part-of-ucf-celebrates-the-arts-2026/"
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