Luhrs Center enjoys ABBA-lanche of ‘70s hits
(10/10/23 4:00pm)
There was something in the air Friday night as The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA took to the stage at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
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There was something in the air Friday night as The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA took to the stage at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
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