Eric Harper performs at Acme Food Co.

Eric Harper performs at Acme Food Co.

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Eric Harper performs at Acme Food Co. in downtown Nanaimo

Eric Harper performs at Acme Food Co. July 6. The downtown restaurant hosts free entertainment Saturday night for diners.

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