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Festival organizer aims high for bands
Amedeo Rossi likes to be ahead of the cultural curve. Rossi listened U2 and R.E.M. before their breakout albums. He played soccer before soccer was cool. He sipped import beers when everyone else tossed back Budweisers. The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index
Exploring 'American Ruins'
Take a break from exploding fireworks and steamy heat this weekend with a visit to the Wichita Art Museum to see a new exhibit called "American Ruins." Here are more details: 1) The exhibit consists of sepia-toned black and white photographs by Los Angeles artist and filmmaker Arthur Drooker . His photos capture architecturally and historically significant ruins within the United States. 2) ... The Wichita Eagle
REGION: Escondido teacher admits sex with teens; New grand jury to be sworn
VISTA ---- An art teacher and former swim and water polo coach at Escondido High School pleaded guilty Tuesday to having unlawful sex with two underage female students. North County Times
Kids
Everhart Goes Evergreen! Learn about recycling, fuel sources around the world, materials and garbage, environmental conservation and more by touching, playing, creating and discovering how to be “green.” Isaiah’s Corner, Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Through Sept. 1. Museum hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 ... Times Leader
Exhibits
The Human Element, art works by watercolor artist Tim Weaver and his Wednesday Painters. Meet the artists at a wine-and-cheese reception Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Continues through July 20 at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 474-9313. Times Leader
Concerts
Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival, 9th annual event with Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers, the Grasscutters, Raven Creek, Folk Spirits, Reverend Al Lumpkin and Friends, Hillbilly Water, Stained Grass Window, the Doerfel Family, Special Ed and the Short Bus, NewFound Road, James King, Lonesome River Band, Hillbilly Gypsies, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, David Davis and the Warrior River ... Times Leader
Events
Kutztown Folk Festival, the annual Pennsylvania Dutch celebration with six stages of live music, the nation’s only horse-powered carousel, hex-sign painters, glassblowing, ox roast, hay maze, herbal garden, Fourth of July Parade, country auction, folk singers and country dancing along with theater and a country auction. Also: fine folk art and traditional crafts, children’s fun ... Times Leader
Art teacher Stegman is quite the artist himself
For years, Gary Stegman, Crookston High School's art teacher, thought about how he could visually bring together his two majors, art and music education. Having solved that riddle, the creative juices are now flowing into what's likely to become a series of unique prints done by the artist. Crookston Daily Times
ArtWalk presents three artists beginning Saturday
GALVESTON — Galveston Arts Center is presenting three new exhibitions during ArtWalk, which is set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Galveston County Daily News
‘Quilts of Summer’ on exhibit at 1861 Custom House
GALVESTON — “Light and Bright: the Quilts of Summer,” an exhibit of quilts suitable in theme and weight for summer display, opens Saturday during ArtWalk. Galveston County Daily News
3:30 p.m. - Chamorro Artists Association opens new exhibit
3:30 p.m. July 4 — The Chamorro Artists Association will be showing a special exhibit through July 31 at the Bank of Guam in Hagåtña, except on July 11 when the exhibit will be shown at the Government House. Pacific Daily News
Second annual photo contest held
A reception was held Monday evening for the second annual Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council Photography Contest. Newport Independent
Black Hills Heritage Festival adds extra day to celebration
The Black Hills Heritage Festival is adding one more day to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this year. Rapid City Journal
ArtWalk presents three artists beginning Saturday
GALVESTON — Galveston Arts Center is presenting three new exhibitions during ArtWalk, which is set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Galveston County Daily News
‘Quilts of Summer’ on exhibit at 1861 Custom House
GALVESTON — “Light and Bright: the Quilts of Summer,” an exhibit of quilts suitable in theme and weight for summer display, opens Saturday during ArtWalk. Galveston County Daily News
UPDATED: Upcoming local summer festivals
Nearly two dozen major community events will keep residents and the interested occupied, all free to attend, as summer sun and cabin fever gradually call everyone out of their homes. Granite City Press-Record
Art teacher Stegman is quite the artist himself
For years, Gary Stegman, Crookston High School's art teacher, thought about how he could visually bring together his two majors, art and music education. Having solved that riddle, the creative juices are now flowing into what's likely to become a series of unique prints done by the artist. Crookston Daily Times
Entries sought for film festival
GENEVA – Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is accepting entries for its Geneva Film Festival on Nov. 8 Kane County Chronicle
Fight club
Barack Obama won 12 contests in a row against Hillary Clinton, but when he reached Ohio he got his clock cleaned. She beat him in the Ohio primary by 10 points and narrowly defeated him in Texas as well. Journal Inquirer
25th sweet for Sugar Creek
NORMAL -- Besides the glow of silver, the 25th anniversary for Normal's longest-running festival will have a touch of green to it, too -- just as it did for its 24th birthday. The Pantagraph
Fest shakes up the Shakespeare
Ten reasons why the 31st year of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, arriving this weekend, may be its most eye-and-ear-opening to date: The Pantagraph
Artists to gather at museum
GENEVA – Garfield Farm Museum will host a gathering of artists and traditional craftsmen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at the Mongerson Farm, 39W958 Route 38, two 1/2 miles west of Randall Road. Paintings, pottery, folk art, dried florals, garden art, photography, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts and more will be featured. A percentage of all the artists’ profits will go to support ... Kane County Chronicle
ArtWalk presents three artists beginning Saturday
GALVESTON — Galveston Arts Center is presenting three new exhibitions during ArtWalk, which is set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Galveston County Daily News
‘Quilts of Summer’ on exhibit at 1861 Custom House
GALVESTON — “Light and Bright: the Quilts of Summer,” an exhibit of quilts suitable in theme and weight for summer display, opens Saturday during ArtWalk. Galveston County Daily News
Hovland Art Festival
Woodturner Lou Pignolet is just one of many artists and craftspeople who will be on hand at the Hovland Art Festival this weekend. Handmade gifts, crafts, food and music will be on tap Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cook County News-Herald