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ENTERTAINMENT: Play With the Art

February 15, 2006
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Have fun and interact with what could be taken for a piece of modern sculpture—known as the Temple—from Scotland-based HJR Studio. The saucer-shaped design is made for play. Encourage guests to jump on and enjoy a first-hand balancing act. —Mark Mavrigian
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