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Gala for Local Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Links, Inc. Raises $100,000
In downtown Minneapolis this past Saturday evening more than 350 people donned 1920's era fedoras, dresses and suits to commemorate the famed Harlem Renaissance era at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Chapter of The Links, Incorporated's Annual Gala.
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Photos Of The Day - 30/09/2008
On day four of Paris Fashion Week, all of fashion's who's who was assembled and in situ for one of the week's biggest parties - the Patrick Demarchelier photography exhibition at the Petit Palais. Anna Wintour joined Alber Elbaz, Jessica Stam and Natalia Vodianova at the glamorous event.
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Museum asks public to assist with new exhibit
The Dorcheat Historical Association Museum is currently working on its new exhibit, “The Disasters of 1933”. “This exhibit is a very important element in the museum timeline.” said museum director Schelley Brown.
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Poultry a highly competitive division
The achievements of 4-H participants will be exhibited this week during the Webster Parish Fair. The fair is more than just funnel cake and rides.It is also an opportunity for enthusiasts such as Peyton Igo to display their prize winning poultry.
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This Week In Hip-Hop
Friday: Baltimore's Fertile Ground will be taking part in the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival . They'll be performing at the 9:30 Club . $25, 6 p.m. The Roots , Gym Class Heroes , and Estelle will be in Baltimore at Ram's Head/Power Plant Live . $40, 7 p.m. Seattle soul singer Choklate has built a strong following on the U.S. indie soul scene after the release of her ...
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Five 'new' Frans Hals paintings?
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is awaiting research to confirm the claim that five paintings by the Dutch master Frans Hals have been discovered - but one has already been confirmed.
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Show explores art dealer's friendship with greats
French art dealer Aime Maeght was not only a friend to some of the 20th century's greatest artists.
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Show explores art dealer's friendship with greats
French art dealer Aime Maeght was not only a friend to some of the 20th century's greatest artists.
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Ca. marine artist Wyland shows latest mural in DC
The marine artist Wyland is unveiling his 100th and final mural on the National Mall to mark the opening of the new Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History. Read comments
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Marine artist Wyland shows latest mural in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) - The marine artist Wyland is unveiling his 100th and final mural on the National Mall to mark the opening of the new Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History.
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Entrepreneurs earn cash in retail contest
OGDEN -- Three entrepreneurs were awarded $20,000 in prize money Monday as winners in the first-ever Ogden Retail Challenge. The aim of the contest was to encourage new retail businesses to open downtown, Mayor Matthew Godfrey said.
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MAPLE PLAIN - Celebration of art
On Saturday, October 4 the City of Maple Plain, along with the Discovery Arts Council, West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce and the Maple Plain Design Team will showcase new public art located in downtown. The mural being painted on the side of City Hall is one of four arts projects.
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South Dakota artists paint local scene
John C. Green, a Madison, SD wildlife artist, has been painting and selling art prints for over 25 years.
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Set in bronze
KALAMAZOO -- Walking into Alchemist Sculpture Foundry is quite an experience.
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Playing the game
If you thought that Charles Saatchi was the master inventor of artistic reputations, think again. Aimé Maeght (1906-81), the subject of a forthcoming exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, could show Saatchi a thing or two.
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Residents Show Off Pets to Festival Crowd
Big, small, furry or scaley. If you fit one of these categories, or love someone that does, then last night was your night. Animals and animal lovers from all over the region brought their favorite pets to the Elkins High School gymnasium to compete in the Mountain State Forest Festival Pet Show on Monday night.
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Old Aztec gods yield to scientific method now
For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have had effigies -- statues, figurines, carvings or other images that represent people, animals or mythical characters.
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Iraq’s Sunnis celebrate Eid festival amid security
Tue, Sep 30, 2008 (5:57 a.m.) Iraq's Sunnis on Tuesday marked the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which ends the fasting month of Ramadan, by filling mosques in greater numbers than in previous years due to the drop in violence.
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Local enters national contest
Capturing life's inspiration is the goal of local photographer Rhonda Kennedy whose work can now be seen on National Geographic's Web site. Kennedy entered the National Geographic International Photography Contest 2008 earlier this month.
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ABSOLUT Launches Pioneering Online Art Platform to Exhibit Helmut Lang's "Alles Gleich Schwer"
ABSOLUT vodka is proud to launch a radical medium to view and experience art, as a new online virtual "gallery" goes live, showcasing Helmut Lang's "Alles Gleich Schwer". This, a bold new exhibition of artworks, will be brought to a global audience as part of the artist's vision of an ABSOLUT WORLD, eradicating traditional barriers between viewer and art, consumer and gallery - accessible to ...
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Film fest of local docs, shorts and features to take off
Local Sightings Film Festival focuses on shorts, documentaries and features made in the Northwest. It starts Oct. 3 in Seattle.
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Urban Planner: September 30, 2008
MUSIC: Tonight's No Shame music showcase is over at the Silver Dollar Room , and will serve as a Pop Montréal preview for those lucky enough to attend the festival this weekend (and presumably as some sort of compensation for those who are not).
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Iraq's Sunnis celebrate Eid festival amid security
Iraq's Sunnis on Tuesday marked the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which ends the fasting month of Ramadan, by filling mosques in greater numbers than in previous years due to the drop in violence.
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Iraq's Sunnis celebrate Eid festival amid security
Iraq's Sunnis on Tuesday marked the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which ends the fasting month of Ramadan, by filling mosques in greater numbers than in previous years due to the drop in violence.
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Los Angeles Times 09/30/08
How To Tell A Pollock? A University Does Its Homework An Azusa Pacific University trustee's offer to donate a cache of paintings could mean a lot of cash for the school -- maybe.
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