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They call themselves The Real Group, and that seems altogether fitting for the top-notch a cappella jazz quint from Sweden. In vocal music circles, they have achieved real excellence, real worldwide fame and a real following of thousands. The ensemble returns to Columbus for the first time since 2015 for a concert at 7 p.m. April 13 at The Commons, 300 Washington St., as part of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Music Series. Tickets: $25 per person at the church, the Columbus Area Visitors Center and also Viewpoint Books downtown.
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You can get your fill of good food and good laughs by catching Actors Studio of Hope’s presentation of the comedy “The Savannah Sipping Society” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and April 12 and 13, and at 1 p.m. Sunday and April 14 at Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St. in Hope. I know this: If actress Noami Fleetwood Pyle says it’s funny — and she does — then you’ll have your share of yucks for your bucks. Cost is $25 for dinner and the show. Information and reservations: 812-546-0640.