Jul 4, 2008 4:29 AM

Next Nature Biggest Visual Power Show, Los Angeles

http://www.nextnature.net/powershow2008/pictures.php

"On May 17th, 2008 the Biggest Visual Power Show took place in the Million Dollar Theater downtown LA. Scroll down for the pictures."

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