ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A taste of Mark Twain is coming to Elmira with the return of Hal Holbrook's Mark Twain Tonight!, performed by award-winning actor Richard Thomas, who was welcomed to the city with open arms on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Clemens Center opened its doors to welcome Thomas to Mark Twain Country ahead of his two-day performance of Mark Twain Tonight! at the Clemens Center's Powers Theater.

During the event, Thomas was honored by Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell with a Key to the City from the City of Elmira and a commemorative Mark Twain poster signed by Hal Holbrook from the Chemung County Tourism Promotion Agency.

After the presentation, Thomas gave brief remarks about his privilege to bring the show to life, expressing great excitement and honor at the opportunity to

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