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WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER tells the story of Joan Wilkes, beloved singer and strong-minded owner of The Big Dipper Inn, an African American establishment in Bigelow, New York, near Niagara Falls. The Big Dipper, known as much for its vintage phone booth as its legendary jazz club, has seen hard economic times and Joan is ready to sell to a realtor with pen and contract in hand. But the stakes are raised when a stern Amish family and a busload of spirited cross-dressers seek refuge there during a ferocious blizzard. Cultures clash and an unlikely romance blossoms as Joan provides sanctuary for her unexpected lodgers, all while navigating her own family’s uncertain future. Blending humor with a rich musical score, WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER shows how a little faith and a lot of snow can change lives forever.
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