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More than 3,000 people attend African-American arts festival
HOLMDEL -- What a day for holding an African-American heritage festival. Perfect weather for holding the 21st annual African-American Arts and Heritage at the PNC Bank Arts Center. An estimated crowd of more than 3,000 people attended the event, which is going on today until 6 p.m. Festival goers are able to celebrate through art, music and dance, as well as cuisine and clothing, as judged by ... Asbury Park Press
Sunday, September 21, 2008
In Britain, the appetite for all things Agatha Christie is still fierce. Devoted fans still mark her birthday with a weeklong festival of theatre performances, treasure hunts, teas and murder-mystery parties. Deccan Herald
Attendees enjoy festivals in Ferndale
FERNDALE -- Friends Laura Hannon and Laura Burk checked out the Funky Ferndale Art Fest and the Do It Yourself Street Fair that were just blocks apart near Woodward and Nine Mile Saturday afternoon. They decided the DIY Festival was the funkier of the two. Detroit News
Pecan Street Festival brings the homemade goodness
As the temperature cools off a little, and kids head back to school, The Pecan Street Festival is all food, crafts and fun. "Pecan Street is a lot of fun. We have a lot of different artists out here," Woodarts vendor Mark Mallia said. News 8 Austin
Pecan Street Festival brings the homemade goodness
The 27th annual Pecan Street Festival runs Saturday until 10 p.m., and continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free for the event. News 8 Austin
Baghdad photography exhibit hits close to home
mericans have become almost immune to the stories of violence and strife in Iraq and Afghanistan. Needless to say, reading about a precarious situation overseas or watching a 30-second news clip over breakfast never captures the full extent of the conflict. The Yale Herald
Finding the man who walked away
Unless you're familiar with the arcane details surrounding Andy Warhol and the characters who inhabited his world, you're not likely to be familiar with the name Danny Williams. Boston Globe
Notables
Monmouth College to exhibit Snyder's work; Handbell soloist to perform at church; and Young Artist winners to give mini recitals Peoria Journal Star
Meet some artists in the 46th annual Fine Arts Fair
James Barnes transfers cloisonne look into wood; Delores Fortuna says pieces interact; Cynthia Cunningham adds layers on top of layers in mixed media art; Barbara Carter captures tranquil moment as crane prepares for early morning flight; Jodi Perry paints and travels the country; Chris Vance says he's influenced by graffiti and children's drawings Peoria Journal Star
Riverfest runs through Sunday at Riverside Park
The 12th annual Riverfest Festival of the Arts features art, music, dance, literature and other cultural offerings. The Express-Times
Faith In Brief: 09/20/2008
PETOSKEY -- The Ed Lantzer Gallery, at 443 E. Mitchell St. in Petoskey, is the new site of The Marquetry of Ed Lantzer: My Father's Love. Lantzer's wood mosaics depicting significant moments in the life of Christ will be on display for public viewing, free of charge. Traverse City Record-Eagle
Tonight In Rock: Beck, MGMT, The Henry Clay People, Crocodiles
MGMT are opening for Beck and Spoon tonight at the Hollywood Bowl Picture via MGMT's Myspace Our Pick: Beck, Spoon, MGMT @ The Hollywood Bowl Now in its tenth year, the Lobster Festival at the Port of Los Angeles offers a mouthwatering array of not only food but local LA bands as well—most notably the Henry Clay People , Weather Underground and Olive Future . The music ... LAist
Thousands visit Red Barn festival
By Emily Finnegan Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- The 34th annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival took over Kirksville's downtown square Saturday. KTVO TV 3 Kirksville
Peoble completes diving certification
Robert and Betty Peoble of Peoble Photography in Albert Lea recently returned from Cozumel, Mexico, where Robert Peoble went through training for digital underwater photography specialist certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Albert Lea Tribune
The Good, the Bad… and the Very, Very Ugly
The Museum of Bar Art: a worthwhile stop on the World Weird Web. Santa Barbara Independent
Catherine Opie: Photography Review
How even radical artists can develop stage fright when the world begins to notice their work. Newsweek
LAist Recommends - East of Eden
East of Eden , tonight at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery , is a rare multi-gallery exhibition that will be an extraordinary opportunity to view a wide range of Los Angeles art, all under one roof. Galleries participating in the FREE eastside-centric event include La Luz de Jesus , Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, http://www.blackmariagallery.com/, http://www.drkrm.com/, ... LAist
41st Spoon River Scenic Drive sites are recognized
The 41st Fall Festival of Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive will be Oct. 4, 5, 11, and 12 in 22 authorized sites/areas in Fulton County. The Canton Daily Ledger
Feds: cheap imports sold as more costly local art
MANDEVILLE, La. -- The owners of a Mandeville art gallery are accused of selling inexpensive paintings made in China as more costly work by local artists. KATC 3 Lafayette
Head To Mentone For Color Fest
The cool days of autumn are arriving along with the Fall Festival in Mentone, Ala., on top of Lookout Mountain. The ancient tall hardwoods are are showing their glorious color as they sway back and forth like waves on the ocean. The Chattanoogan
New date for Hip Hop's Crown Jewels auction
New York—To accommodate strong interest and consign additional pieces, auction house Phillips de Pury Co. has announced it is rescheduling its Hip Hop's Crown Jewels auction, originally scheduled for next month. National Jeweler
Feds: cheap imports sold as more costly local art
Associated Press - September 20, 2008 2:14 PM ET MANDEVILLE, La. (AP) - The owners of a Mandeville art gallery are accused of selling inexpensive paintings made in China as more costly work by... KATC 3 Lafayette
Cheeseburger in Middle's Paradise
Cheeseburger in Middle’s Paradise, art, music, food festival, 4-8 p.m., MTHS cafeteria, Parrothead Music by Tidal Wave, free, charge for some activities. Early bird food ticket, $3, 463-1924. Cape May County Herald
The Gallery - Mason Hyodo
After a long, long week of work, I'm happy to say that I have a relaxing weekend of fun planned. It should balance out the mayhem of New York Anime Festival (next weekend) quite nicely. Anime News Network
Charity weekend culminates whirlwind year for Chris Paul
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Chris Paul is pretty tired. He's wandering the floor of the ballroom at Benton Convention Center here in his hometown, where he's hosting the Banker's Ball, a shirt-and-tie affair that features a silent auction, a dinner and just about everybody Paul has met in his 23 years on the planet, from his cousins and his high school principal to Byron Scott, his coach with the ... The Sporting News via Yahoo! News