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Online Exclusive: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Some words just belong together. And when you say “Onderdonk,” you can bet the first word out of a Texas art collector’s mouth will be “bluebonnets.”
Fort Worth Weekly |
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Diversions calendar
FESTIVALS Mmississippi River Heritage Day: Celebrate the cultural and natural history of the Mississippi River. Music, horse-drawn wagon rides, a theatrical performance, picnic dinner and more. 1-6 p.m. Sat. $5. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 N. Mississippi Court, Mpls. 763-559-6700.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Film Fest Back In 'Hollywood'
NEW MILFORD-There may have been a bit of a hiatus in the action but New Milford will once again be playing its role as Hollywood East this weekend by hosting a film festival.
Litchfield County Times |
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Eight Injured at Sarajevo Pride Festival
Bosnia and Herzegovina's first gay pride festival, which took place Wednesday in the capital city of Sarajevo, was marred when eight participants and journalists were attacked.
The Advocate |
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Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour this weekend
The 24th annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, presented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough, takes place September 27 and 28. This year, 28 artists will be opening their studios and presenting their work.
Lakefield Herald |
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Maupin painting causes controversy
BATAVIA, OH (FOX19) - Keith and Carolyn Maupin have been examples of unity and support for our troops for years, but things may be changing. That drawing may have pushed one of the centers founding members - Matt's mom - to walk away from it completely.
FOX 19 Cincinnati |
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Students to display work promoting art education
In their gallery show entitled “Young At Art,” Emporia State students Katie Morris, Tranda Ihrig, Courtney Miller and Casi Jo Graves will be displaying work that combines their love of art and teaching.
The Emporia State University Bulletin |
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Artist, writer speaks about nature
On Sept. 16 a local natural history writer and artist came to campus to showcase her accomplished naturalist stories and the vivid paintings and drawings that compliment them. In the gallery in McDonough, Julie Zickefoose displayed various artwork and chatted to audience members before reading some of her short stories and poems.
The Marcolian |
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Bentonville High May Add Five Courses Next Year
Bentonville High School students may have five more courses that could help them sculpt, design video games and appreciate past and contemporary art.
The Morning News |
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National Peanut Festival ‘rounds up’ entertainment
They promise something for everyone for “A Peanut Round-Up.” Officials of the National Peanut Festival announced their entertainment and special events line-up for the 65th annual event during a press conference at the NPF fairgrounds last Wednesday morning. “I’m as excited about our entertainment as I’ve ever been,” said Tony Ellison, NPF entertainment committee chairman. “We have a lot of ...
The Dothan Progress |
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News > Local News
CHRIS FARLEY EXHIBIT Through November. Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 North Carroll St., Madison. Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3-$10. Information, 608-264-6555.
Beloit Daily News |
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F1 art exhibition features history and science of motor racing
SINGAPORE : The excitement of Formula One racing has captured the attention of millions who view it on television worldwide, but it has also inspired many artists enthralled by the science of motor racing.
Channel NewsAsia |
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Photo exhibition on F1 past and present
SINGAPORE: If all the Formula One action is too fast for you... Perhaps this photo exhibition may be more to your pace. Racing legends from 1952 to the present day have been captured in stunning detail by photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier.
Channel NewsAsia |
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Alaska senator didn't know oil company paid bills, lawyer argues
U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, the Alaska Republican on trial for corruption charges, did not know an oil company was paying for improvements on his home, Stevens' defense attorney contended in opening arguments Thursday.
CNN |
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Christ sculpture sells at auction
A rare 15th Century alabaster sculpture depicting the entombment of Christ sells for £7,500 at auction.
BBC News |
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Arts Calendar:
“Traje de la Vida” Maya textiles of Guatemala. Opening reception at 7 p.m. at The Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Gallery and Patio, 103 Kroeber Hall. RSVP to 642-3682. http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Daily Planet |
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International artists on display at 'Nova
The Villanova Art Gallery located in Connelly Center has several interesting exhibits planned for the upcoming year. The latest exhibit, which opened the '08-'09 season, is "Composites" by Ellen Slupe.
The Villanovan |
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Salvador Dali carving wanted by Okinawa
A carving created 33 years ago by renowned artist Salvador Dali for the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition is being eyed by Okinawans who want it brought back to the island.
Japan Update |
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Spotlight on... William Hosley '77
Last Friday William Hosley '77, executive director of the New Haven Museum, gave a lecture entitled "Robbins Battell: A Social Vision for Collecting Art," which focused on the art collections and art-related charity work of 19th-century New England philanthropists Elizabeth Hart Colt and Robbins Battell, brother of Middlebury's own Joseph Battell.
Middlebury Campus |
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"New and Used" -- the artwork of Todd Francis
By Travis Jensen Renowned skateboard graphics artist Todd Francis' solo exhibition, "New and Used," opens tomorrow night (Friday) at 3131 Clement in the city's Outer Richmond district. In addition to a new series of paintings, the show will feature a slew of original skateboard graphics, artwork, and selected decks that Francis created over the last 15 years for companies like Real, ...
SFist |
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Halsey Minor's endless complaints [Nerdfight]
Multimillionaire CNET founder Halsey Minor is in the news again, for another spat over his expansive art collection. Portfolio explains that Minor got into an "angry email exchange" with famous... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Valleywag |
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Angelina, Mickey Rourke and disco madness
From Clint's "Changeling" to Soderbergh's "Che" and beyond, the New York Film Festival sets the table for the fall's Oscar hopefuls, art-house maybes and wild-eyed cinematic rebels.
Salon.com |
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Delaware Water Gap resident wins Governor's award
Grammy award-winning jazz saxophonist Phil Woods, a longtime Delaware Water Gap resident, and the annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts festival he co-founded in 1978 have received the 2008 Governor's Creative Community Award, one of several governor's arts awards.
The Morning Call |
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Area happenings
Friday, 7 p.m. "Rescued," rescue mission story in drama, comedy, song on stage, Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St. Offering. Friday, 7:45 p.m. The West Leyden Reformed Church Lord’s Acre Auction, West Leyden Fire Hall.
Rome Sentinel |
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Banksy Sneaking Around Manhattan? [Art]
Anonymous guerrilla street artist Banksy's dealer (his art dealer) Steve Lazarides is opening up a pop-up gallery in New York, reports the Sun. The space is on the Bowery, of course, as part of the...
Gawker |
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