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John Squire
Squire is a musician and painter, best known for having been the guitarist in the Stone Roses. For details of his artwork and forthcoming exhibitions, log on to: http://www.johnsquire.com
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What's On: Galleries
Bau-Xi (340 Dundas St. W. 416-977-0600): Shi Le's "Ontario Light" is on display Sat. (reception 2 p.m.) to Jul. 19. Beaux-Arts Gallery (70-74 Main St. N. Brampton, 905-454-5677): Sixth anniversary Members' exhibition runs to Jul. 19 (reception tonight 5 p.m.).
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What's On: Out of Town
Bayfest in Sarnia kicks off with Bon Jovi performing Sun. ($77-$196), followed by Fergie on Wed. ($27-$90); festival continues Jul. 10-13 with Motley Crue, the Black Crowes, Rascal Flatts and others at Centennial Park. Tickets/info at sarniabayfest.com or 1-866-450-4474.
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Lakeside electronic festival still pushing boundaries
A fond tip of the hat goes out this weekend to the Harbourfront Centre and its excellent Beats, Breaks and Culture festival, which celebrates five years of bringing boundary-pushing electronic music to the waterfront with one of its strongest lineups yet.
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Annual art show alive and well
LEWES -- Originally founded in 1966 to raise funds to build a wall around their cemetery, the St. Peter's Art Show has since grown into a popular event, organizers said. And this year, the show will kick off in Lewes on Saturday, July, 5.
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Cera's special presentation
The curtain is slowly being drawn back on the Toronto International Film Festival and a hometown hero is among the actors in the spotlight.
Toronto Star |
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Events for Thursday in New York
"Focus: Picasso Sculpture" opens at the Museum of Modern Art. Better known for his abstract paintings, Pablo Picasso also created a number of sculptures in a variety of mediums, including bronze and plaster.
New York Daily News |
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Crude surges to record high
Stock markets are expected to come under more pressure after oil prices surged to a new record above 145 US dollars a barrel. Brent crude for August delivery traded on the London-based ICE Futures Exchange reached 145.75 US dollars before easing back slightly.
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Reactions mixed as first buildings leveled
Louis Bickett has documented downtown in photographs for 20 years. Wednesday, he was adding the latest shots to his photographic history, shots of two buildings on South Limestone being torn down. .We went through this once before in the 1960s,. Bickett said, referring to the time when many buildings were torn down for what was known as .urban renewal.. .It's sort of sad when we're ...
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What galleries have in store
ART GALLERIES in and around Old City stay open later on the first Friday of the month. Here's a rundown of local exhibits and First Friday arts events:
Philadelphia Daily News |
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West Volusia County celebrates U.S. independence
Gather your family, bring a chair or blanket and prepare to be dazzled by a sky full of colors. Cities in west Volusia have planned fireworks extravaganzas with parades, entertainment, games and contests to help you celebrate America's birthday. Here's an overview of what's happening:
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NZ docu-drama wins praise at Sydney film fest
A New Zealand docu-drama has opened to critical praise at the Sydney Film Festival.
Otago Daily Times |
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Part-time coordinator hired for history museum
County officials have hired a part-time coordinator for the Museum of Seminole County History.
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San Miguel Scene: Beautiful mural adorns warehouse
Abeautiful mural now graces the south end of the old Flouring Mill warehouse at 11th and Mission streets. It depicts San Miguel pioneers Johnson and Bertha Kalar and a scene of harvesting with their large mule team in the 1800s. The mural was created by their great grandson, Steve Kalar. Three generations worked together to hang the artwork. The Van Horn family donated the space on their ...
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Core lab mural halfway finished
The mural inside the Core Research Laboratory dome is about halfway done. Mural artist Brenda Councill and her assistant, Thibault Tosseram, are working 12-hour days painting the massive and intricate design on the 21-foot-tall dome. The design - a sun and eagle at the center of the dome, surrounded by a garden of fruits and vegetables - is the work of Dole Food Co. owner David Murdock. So far, ...
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Kimberly Mercado, 20, of Vineland looks at artworks by her former Vineland High School art teacher, Janice F. Olivio, at the Vineland Public Library. The library will feature Olivio's art at a special event on July 10. Staff photo/Craig Matthews
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Plano budget may force program cuts, fee increases
PLANO – Public art projects might get cut. Police officers patrolling middle schools may soon pull double duty. And residents could see slightly higher property tax bills, water and sewer rates and pay twice as much for recreation fees starting this fall.
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Reality bites - through the gloss of TV shows
By Chitra Padmanabhan: Until a few days ago, "Dhoom Macha Le Dhoom" was one of many dance contests aired on every television channel, paying obeisance to reality shows as the mantra to TRP nirvana.
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Holiday hours & road closures
Whether you're among the Fourth of July revelers painting the city red, white and blue this weekend, or you're trying to avoid them, here's a list of holiday hours and road closures:
Philadelphia Daily News |
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Bacon and Freud lead the field in strong London sales
LONDON. The contemporary art market season has drawn to its close with a series of three consecutive evening auctions, which confirm that significant works by a broad list of fashionable artists are continuing to attract powerful bidding competition.
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Storm confronts, helps aspiring talent
To Lance Storm, pro wrestling is an art form and the ring his canvas. No matter the promotion, he painted a number of masterpieces throughout his career, earning the respect of fans and peers with his unmitigated technical prowess.
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Jay-Z gets last laugh after record sales boost
Rapper Jay-Z caused such a stir at this year's Glastonbury Festival that sales of his latest album by a music chain have enjoyed a near five-fold increase.
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Independence Day Events
Kaboom Town: The town of Addison will present a festival and 30-minute fireworks show from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. Free. Call 1-800-233-4766, or visit addisontexas.net.
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Artists, alumni collaborate at Creative Research Lab
ors and interns scurry about in a space that looks more like a construction zone than an art gallery. "One week it looks like a bomb went off. The next week the show is up. Everything is shiny and clean," said Jade Walker, lecturer and director of the Creative Research Laboratory.
The Daily Texan |
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Sport, meet Art
Art is not something one can easily escape in this city. There are statues on the grass, mosaics on the sidewalks, murals on the buildings and an art gallery around every corner.
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