main event
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This year, they’ve added entertainment and moved the main event to nearby Tionesta.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Light from an old marquee shines on the sidewalk, trumpeting the evening’s main event in all caps: “‘Miles Davis: A Century of Cool,’ opening Saturday.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
No Kings organizers are hoping to break that record Saturday, when more than 3,000 events are planned across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with a main event in Minneapolis.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
The tricky part is that even when the main event is “free,” the total adds up quickly.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
A postgame recap of the analysis wasn’t nearly as thrilling as being there for the main event.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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