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Salem's Perrault whiffs 17 in one-hit gem
Baseball Salem's Eric Perrault tossed a masterpiece against Dover, recording a career high 17 strikeouts while tossing a one-hitter in a 6-0 shutout. "He pitched an awesome game," said Salem head coach Dan Kelleher . "He has had a couple of good outings right off the bat for us, this year."
The Eagle-Tribune |
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RAM to be featured on TV show today
The Racine Art Museum is one of four Wisconsin museums to be showcased in a television show that will air today and Sunday in seven states.
The Journal Times |
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The PC Guy: Shutterbug heaven found on two Web sites
I have two treats for photography buffs this week, two Web sites that I know you'll enjoy. In fact, the photographs at photos.net and pbase.com are so alluring, I guarantee that if you are not careful, you will find yourself immersed for hours perusing images from individuals around the world.
The Record |
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Teens join neighbors, artists and educators to capture the spirit of the city on film
An exhibition at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis reveals the beauty of collaboration.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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Artist profile: Fresh air inspires water, oil painter
His house is full of artwork, his own and others, but Cape Coral artist John Sinclair Manson is most productive when he's outside.
The News-Press |
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Art hits the road, and sells
After leaving Alfred University with a graduate degree in fine arts and hefty student loans to pay off, Alleghany Meadows began thinking of ways to make some quick money from his artwork.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Auctions: 3 sales show the mouse is fast replacing the gavel
Three major sales offer signs of just how pervasive online auction bidding has become, with one offering its complete catalog as a downloadable PDF. The gavel promises to go the way of the buggy whip.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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ARt lecture at HMOA today
HUNTINGTON - Philip Yenawine will speak about "Learning to Think and Communicate Through Art" when the Huntington Museum of Art offers the annual Dr. Lawrence B. and Shirley Gang Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. today.
The Charleston Gazette |
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Art gallery gets new boss
The city has hired Annette Hurtig as the new boss of the Richmond Art Gallery. Hurtig will step into the new role of director on May 5. Hurtig is a curator and writer who has worked throughout the province.
Kelowna Capital News |
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Culture in the sand
North beach on Tybee Island was the place to be Friday if you wanted to watch sand sculptors at work.
Savannah Morning News |
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Cinco de Mayo celebration comes to Town Center
St. Johns Town Center is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with live bands, Latin dancing, face painting, giveaways, food and drink from noon to 10 p.m. today. A welcome tent will be set up at Town Square near Cantina Laredo at 4663 River City Drive.
The Florida Times-Union |
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North Charleston Arts Festival schedule
FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT: Performances may be seen throughout the day on four separate stage areas. Attractions and exhibitions include fine art, photography, fine crafts, a gem and mineral show, children's activities, arts and crafts vendors, a food court and more.
The Post and Courier |
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Auction Season?s Highs and Lows
Some dealers must have gulped when they saw that the most expensive painting in Christie's May 6 Impressionist and modern art auction is a Monet, not a modern work. In a sense Christie's seems to be swimming against the tide.
New York Times |
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Exhibits' contrasts go beyond color
Gallery 14's current show features the work of two photographers who like to present their images as they originally envisioned them with the camera, one in color, and the other in black-and-white.
The Star-Ledger |
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For Sale: Art and Optimism
Despite increasing anxiety over the economy, sales estimates at the auction houses are more robust than ever.
New York Times |
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ASAPP’s Promise meeting scheduled
GLOVERSVILLE — Due to the Fulton County Art Show, ASAPP’s Promise will conduct its regular membership meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 2 N. Main St., Refreshments will be served.
The Leader-Herald |
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Corrections: Rome at Night
An article on April 20 about Rome at night misidentified the figure from mythology represented in the centerpiece sculpture of the Trevi Fountain. It is Oceanus, the Titan who the ancient Greeks believed ruled the watery elements not Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. (The error has appeared for years in travel guides about Rome, is found extensively in Internet references, and has infiltrated ...
New York Times |
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Goya paintings restored to life
While Spain celebrates the 200th anniversary of the beginning of its war of independence, the Prado Museum is displaying - newly cleaned and restored - the two paintings most emblematic...
The Washington Times |
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Phipps follows serious with sweet
Once you've gotten through the "Chocolate!" exhibit you can satisfy your chocolate cravings at The Shop at Phipps.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Asheville Art Museum puts Frida Kahlo and 'Naqoyqatsi' on screen
The Asheville Art Museum will screen an award-winning film based on the life of Frida Kahlo on Saturday and Sunday, followed the next weekend by the experimental documentary film "Naqoyqatsi: Life as War."
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Family Briefs: May 3, 2008
PLATTSBURGH -- Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County 4-H Youth Development is starting a photography program for students in grades 4 to 6 at the Plattsburgh Public Library.
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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Art dealer sentenced for growing marijuana
FLEMINGTON -- A Lambertville art dealer was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison for growing 18 marijuana plants at a farm in Delaware Township.
The Trenton Times |
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New York, Thai artists capture Carnegie International prizes
ija Celmins, one of 40 artists participating in the Carnegie International's "Life on Mars" exhibition, was named the winner of the Carnegie Prize at Friday night's preview.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Ceramics exhibit showcasing Cleveland Institute of Art program leaves you eager to see more
Some local art shows are generous to a fault. They show too many objects and leave you wanting less. The opposite is true of the current exhibition at Convivium33 Gallery, which salutes two professors and 30 years' worth of graduates from the Ceramics Department of the Cleveland Institute of Art.
The Plain Dealer |
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Photography exhibit at island mall
The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island is displaying photographs at The Mall at Shelter Cove in an exhibit titled, "Low Country Flowers." Other club photographs may be seen at Coligny Theatre.
Island Packet |
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