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Carolyn Livengood column: Entries sought for photo exhibit
THE SOUTH SAN Francisco Cultural Arts Commission invites entries for its photography exhibit, "South San Francisco Past & Present," being held 7 to 9 p. San Mateo County Times
Jazz Festival Coming to Minot
There is nothing quite like Jazz Music, as on June 21st Minot will host its first ever Jazz Festival. The Integrity Jazz festival kicks off at Roosevelt Park. KQCD-TV Dickinson
Camp teaches math from a different angle
After nearly 45 minutes of building a 5-foot-tall straw tower, Dante Black and his three teammates tore apart their bendy structure and opted for a square base instead of the triangle bottom they were desperately hoping would support their sculpture and get them a win. Rocky Mount Telegram
Summer Camp w/ Electrocute @ Art & Mayhem Gallery, 6/14/08
Last Saturday, the Art and Mayhem Gallery ( MySpace ) held its Summer Camp ( MySpace ) show, featuring artwork by Arty, Billie Stone, Chris Cleary, Christopher "Ssippi," Chris Pastras, Dix Denney, Homey Chris, Jason Mason, Jennifer Lee, Julia Tcharfas, Kevin "AssJoker" Rutmanis, Marcella, Michael Hsiung, Rachel Pitler, and Robert Meinhardt, as well as performances by local bands Baseck ( ... LAist
Artist Hawkeye Glenn finds solace in son's school's garden
Hawkeye Glenn's parents instilled in him a love of growing things as a young boy in Thorndale. His grandfather taught him to weld. The multimedia artist and blacksmith has used these life experiences to grow and fasten together a name for himself as a talented commission artist who creates art, landscape sculpture, custom furnishings and architectural design elements. Austin American-Statesman
Artist finds way to stay creative
Vancouver’s Lin McDowell joined many of her peers last week when she attended the Glass Art Society’s annual conference in Portland. McDowell, who lives in Hazel Dell and has been making fused glass art for about five years, had spent most of her life creating oil paintings. The Columbian
AT&T Relay Fraud
Eric Marsico frames art work here at the Vgogh Art Gallery in Kingston. But one customers request just didn't sound right. A customer calling himself John Mark first emailed Marsico then used a relay service for the deaf. That's where you type what you want said to an operator and it's passed on. PAHomePage.com
Saturday Events
BANGSAR Village kickstarts the summer with The Village Fest celebrating Mind Body and Spirit this weekend at Event Hall, 3rd Floor, Bangsar Village II. The programme line-up includes yoga classes, consultations, exhibitions, displays, food tasting, book readings, music, dances, art and craft for the children. The Star
All for the love of the native land
ART enthusiasts can now look forward to a new gallery in town that is focused on the rich culture and heritage of our country. The Star
Retrospective display reveals an enduring love story
At the entrance to the retrospective exhibition on Richard Larter is a large black-and-white photograph of a cheetah looking at the camera, flanked by the Australian artist and his wife, Pat, gazing at each other. Canberra Times
Lantern Festival to light up Fantasy Gardens
Mingson Chui is bringing a lantern festival to Fantasy Gardens. Opening on Canada Day and running through Sept. 21, the show will feature dozens of colourful lantern displays of Chinese craftsmanship. Kelowna Capital News
Goldwell Museum art exhibit
RHYOLITE -- The Goldwell Open Air Museum will hold an opening reception for a new exhibit by artist Sam Davis. Davis, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate, is based in Los Angeles, Calif., and specializes in sci-fi landscapes and "robot dreams." Pahrump Valley Times
Entertainment Briefs
The Pahrump Valley Times wants to know about your event. Tell us if you're having a concert, live music, outdoor movies, parties, art shows etc., and we will help you make it known. For out-of-town venues, please give us two weeks notice. Pahrump Valley Times
Kevin Bacon Joins Cast of My One and Only for Herrick Entertainment
Kevin Bacon (The Woodsman, Mystic River) has signed on to star in Herrick Entertainment's My One and Only opposite the previously announced Renee Zellweger, Chris Noth, Nick Stahl and Logan Lerman, it was announced today by company principal Norton Herrick. The film, directed by Richard Loncraine (Firewall, Wimbledon) from a screenplay by Charlie Peters, has begun principal photography in ... Centre Daily Times
Lynn Anderson gives free rein to Watch Hill horses
Lynn Anderson's latest project is "The Flying Horses of Watch Hill." Anderson will be signing copies of her book from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 2 at the Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly. Westerly Sun
Artwork added to new airport terminal
Work continues on the new terminal at the Indianapolis International Airport. But the construction workers aren't the only ones hard at work. Artists are there too. WISH-TV Indianapolis
Public Art Makes an Impression
No, aliens have not arrived in the Fashion District. Los Angeles Downtown News
Radford University student wins national ADDY award
From left to right: Amercian Advertising Federation president and CEO Wallace Snyder, Radford University art student Ben Rush, and Don Friesen, comedian and host of the national ADDY awards. WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke
Timbers, sculptures give dramatic aura
Al fresco meets Hawaiian lanai for the ultimate fresh-air dining experience. Light stained wooden table and chairs are comfy enough for lingering in conversation after Sunday brunch, yet elegant when it's time for a formal dinner party. Art is impressionist, introducing a hint of rich, warm oranges. White glass bowls form a multi-tiered chandelier while flowers appear to have fallen like dew ... The Charlotte Observer
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Slide In Dow's First Close Below 12,000 Since March
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending below 12,000 for the first time in three months, as escalating oil prices and more trouble in the financial sector compounded market anxiety. Nasdaq
Stocks slide in Dow's first close below 12,000 since March
The Dow ends under 12,000 for the first time in three months, as escalating oil prices and more trouble in the financial sector compound market anxiety. MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance
Bonnaroo '08 Photo Gallery
ARTIST GALLERIES Against Me! Aimee Mann Battles Ben Folds Carney Cat Power Chris Rock Death Cab for Cutie Fiery Furnaces Jack Johnson Jakob Dylan Ladytron Lord T and Eloise Mastodon Metallica MGMT M.I.A. Minus The Bear My Morning Jacket Pearl Jam Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings ... Spin
Photo exhibit reveals unique perspective
A picture is worth a thousand words and an exhibit of photographs shot by people living on or near the poverty line is a very revealing and unique look at life in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Post
Tractors 'rodeo' at history museum
The sounds of tractor engines roared across the grounds of the Lincoln County Historical Museum June 15, as owners ran through a series of Nebraskaland Days “rodeo” events. North Platte Bulletin
UPI NewsTrack Business
U.S. markets close lower FridayNEW YORK, June 20 (UPI) -- Rising oil prices and continued credit worries pushed U.S. stock indexes lower Friday.Oil prices spiked at $136.08 in the afternoon before easing back, and Citigroup and Bank of American were among the day's active losers, dropping 4.02 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively.The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 220.40 points to ... Moldova.org