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Beyond the Ozarks

An Ambassador for the Bard and the Arts

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published April 25, 2017 at 12:50 PM CDT

Roger Gross knew Shakespeare well. He also loved to make sure we all got as much out of the arts as possible.

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