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A–Z of Gymnastics, National Media Museum, Bradford
A photograph of the German Olympic gymnast Alfred Schwarzmann is part of an artwork by Jo Longhurst called A-Z of Gymnastics. Schwarzmann's muscles are exquisitely defined; he looks perfect, beautiful. But there is an insidious undertone to this image – it was taken at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and Schwarzmann was a Nazi.
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Westbrook has a secret to success
Corpus Christi – Kathy Westbrook, an art teacher named Secondary Teacher of the Year 2009 on Monday, had a crowd of about 60 laughing as she told the story about a hen that persevered and kept on digging for worms and laid eggs despite the hard conditions.
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Portage la Prairie News
If Stephen Harper’s promised tax credit to encourage more children to get into the arts pans out, it would be a boost for arts and culture, the local gallery manager said.
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Georgia town moves festival, says KKK not a factor
Donalsonville, Georgia’s Harvest Festival has a new home. For many years, the fall fair event was held in the heart of Donalsonville on Second Street, where games, exhibits, food and crafts all occupied the same general area, often leading to congestion as hundreds meandered from booth to booth.
Dothan Eagle |
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COMING WEDNESDAY
We'll continue our coverage of the country's financial crisis with local and wire reports. The Woodstock Film Festival is set to open. Reporter Kyle Wind will be providing our coverage all week.
Kingston Daily Freeman |
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Sailing sculptures
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. MARQUETTE -- Inspiration for a new art exhibit came from spending nine months on a sailboat trip.
WLUC Marquette |
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Please don't eat the artifacts
Nancy Ralph thinks about food a lot. As director of the New York Food Museum, she wants other people to do the same."Our logo is getting people thinking about the food they eat," Ralph said. "For me, that's largely connected to who is involved in that process: the people who farm, harvest, trans...
Lancaster Online |
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Espresso Lane
Slam your food The Food Slam , WMSE-FM's (91.7) seventh annual food tasting and silent auction,...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Library's first art gallery display features local photographers
LINN, Mo. - The newly constructed art gallery at the Osage County Library is officially open. The gallery was built through a grant from the Anne Strang family and will be used to display various artworks throughout the year.
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Art show set at Anderson Farmers' Market
Local artists will display jewelry, ceramics, paintings, purses and more at the Anderson Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road.
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"World War 3 Illustrated" exhibition closes soon
I only just became aware of this exhibition and it's really a shame since it's just about run its course. I spotted a tattered flier posted on the message board at Art Bar and discovered that The UWM Golda Meir Library's Special Collections is currently featuring original works from "World War 3 Illustrated," the longest running political comic book in the United States.
OnMilwaukee.com |
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St. Charles Queen takes state title
Staff Reporter NEW IBERIA – Beating out seven other contestants, three being from the River Parishes, Chelsea Lee Troxler of St. Charles Parish was crowned Queen Sugar LXVII at the annual Sugar Cane Festival Pageant Saturday.
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art October 1 at Aakriti Art Gallery, 1st floor, Orbit Enclave, 12/3A Hungerford Street, #2289 3027; 6 pm:
Beth A. Payne, Consul General of the USA, will inaugurate GenNext III , the annual show of Aakriti Art Gallery featuring contemporary artists below 40 years of age, including foreign participants from different continents. Chief guest: Simon C H Wilson, British Deputy High Commissioner.
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Shopping
Puja shopping festivals, in association with The Telegraph , at Mani Square, City Centre and South City Mall. Performance by Shane Hyrapiet at Mani Square, 8pm.
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The Liberal Imagination
The Liberal Imagination is one of the most admired and influential works of criticism of the last century, a work that is not only a masterpiece of literary criticism but an important statement about politics and society.
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Country musician pleads with Capitol Hill to ‘Drill Here, Drill Now’
In one of the more bizarre calls for increased domestic oil production, country musician Aaron Tippin penned Drill Here, Drill Now to encourage United States residents and elected officials to support efforts to drill closer to home, which they argue will reduce the country’s dependence on foreign reserves.
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Artist Duncan moves into One Washington Center
DOVER - The Galleries at One Washington Center welcome Caryn Duncan, owner of Creative Spirit Art Studio. To celebrate her recent move to the mill, Duncan’s colorful and whimsical artwork will be featured during the month of October.
Portsmouth Herald |
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Marine artist Wyland shows latest mural in DC
WASHINGTON—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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Annual storytelling festival set for the coming weekend
While summer traditionally marks the end of the festival season in many parts of the country, in the territory, the events just keep going, with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival set for this weekend at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Whitehorse Star Daily |
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UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News
Nude Palin painting came from 'a crush'CHICAGO, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A Chicago man who painted a nude portrait of Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says he finds the Alaska governor bizarrely fascinating.The Palin portrait by Bruce Elliott, 68, is hanging at the Old Town Ale House, described by The Chicago Tribune as a dive bar on the city's North Side frequented by comedians ...
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UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News
Nude Palin painting came from 'a crush' ... Florida dog survives shark attack ... Police: Woman beat hubby with toy truck ... Peggy the horse banned from pub in England ... UPI Quirks in the News.
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Buchanan's 14th Mountain Magic In Fall Festival October 4th
One hundred spaces have been reserved by crafters, food vendors, antique dealers, churches and civic organizations for this Saturday, October 4th's from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Mountain Magic In Fall in Buchanan. Bluegrass, Antiques & Crafts Festival to be held in downtown Buchanan.
Rockbridge Weekly |
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Chicago Gourmet: Putting This To Bed Until Next Year
Chicagoist hasn't been the only one covering the event. Here are some other reviews of Chicago Gourmet. I don't know what festival Phil Vettel attended, but it sounded really fucking good. Mr. " One fork per plate " found no "shortage of richness" ; at one point, Stolpman and I had to go to America's Dog to grab a bite. Apparently, Vettel didn't bother to share that same ...
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Marine artist Wyland shows latest mural in DC
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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West Island Events
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT $"/> $"/>Galerie Ouest: Exhibition of oil paintings by Donna Marsh from Oct. 2-7. Vernissage on Oct. 4 from 2-5 p.m. At 37 St. Thomas in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Info: 514-695-8249 or www.galerieouest.ca.
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