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Story of war wins heartfelt response and song of praise
The ability of the Otago Festival of the Arts to touch hearts was shown this week.
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Victorian Macabre at Jefferson County Historical Society
Opening October 15, the Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate Halloween with a new exhibition titled Victorian Macabre. The exhibition explores the funeral and mourning customs of the Victorian time period from roughly 1850-1900. Specifically, we’ll explore the practice of post-mortem photography and art, the creation and display of hair-work jewelry and art, and the Victorian ...
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Presidential Debate and the question of arts
In advance of tonight's second presidential debate, the L.A. Times' Christopher Knights wonders if the "Culture Question" will come up during the broadcast. Knight notes that the moderator is Tom Brokaw, a long-time board member of the Norton Simon Museum...
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Review: Don’t miss Chihuly exhibition at RISD
Colored glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly on exhibit at the Chace Center at RISD in Providence. Dale Chihuly is one of the most amazing artists working anywhere in the world.
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Sculpture exhibit aims to 'cancel cancer'
Cancel Cancer, a sculpture exhibition to encourage early imaging, will be held at the Steeplechase Cancer Center, 30 Rehill Ave., Somerville, Oct. 13-24. An opening reception will be held 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11. This show is intended to encourage...
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National Museum of the Marine Corps Unveils Commemorative Exhibit
TRIANGLE, Va.----The National Museum of the Marine Corps will unveil its newest exhibit, "Where Do We Get Such Men," on October 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attack on the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Museum is a tribute to a King
Black men and women once labored by day in a segregated society. But at night they escaped to Indianola's Church Street to be entertained by a young man later known as B.B. King. More than a half-century after King left Indianola in search of fame, the $15 million B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretative Center has opened in his hometown and is as much a tribute to him and his blues ...
Rockford Register Star |
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Arts & Leisure: Sentimental journey
Phyllis Zaballero remembers places she has visited in riots of color bounded delicate lines. Ports of Call, her 35th solo exhibition, invites viewers to peer through windows and gaze at quiet scenes in Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona, Morocco, Lisbon, Paris, Russia, and other stops in her extensive travels.
BusinessWorld Online |
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Fine Arts Center features local artist with unique metal pieces
The one-of-a-kind works of local artist Laurie Kammeraad are featured in the next exhibition of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Artist-in-Residence series.
MLive.com |
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Jaume Plensa sculpture graces Meijer Garden inside and out
Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park has opened an exhibition by the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist, Jaume Plensa.
MLive.com |
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Today's top things to do in Fort Collins
Here's a look at what's happening today in Fort Collins. Art - Check out the WOW Fort Collins Art Show and Benefit at the CoCOA Gallery, 402 N. College Ave. Artists in a variety of mediums have their works on display through Oct. 25, when there will be a closing reception and auction.
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Founders honored
Photo by Amy HorowitzCELEBRATING ART -- The Art League of the Chathams celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Sept. 19 with a gala reception. The league's annual fall exhibit is now on display at the Township Municipal Building on Meyersville Road,...
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University Evening celebrates the creativity and scholarship of UWSP faculty
Four faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will present A Musical Evening in Theresienstadt at the fifth annual University Evening, a special celebration for the campus and community to recognize faculty excellence. The event will be held Tuesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. in Room 221 of the Noel Fine Arts Center, followed by a reception. There is no admission fee but those ...
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Sparks Fly in San Francisco
Top Global Design Competition Launches Exhibition (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1436404.htm
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Springhill Lumberjack Festival coming this weekend
Springhill is spicing up its autumn season with its Annual Lumberjack Festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The festival will begin at noon Friday, October 10, and will continue through October 11.
Minden Press-Herald |
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Preview: Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival
Entering its fourth year of existence, the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival will be taking place October 8-11. Last year's lineup featured seasoned veterans Bahamadia and MC Lyte, among others. This year, there's a heavy emphasis on female up-and-comers who look to make names for themselves in the near future. As it has in the past, CASRAM puts a premium on artistry and providing a venue ...
DCist |
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Award winning Niles photographer captures the beauty and antics of birds and squirrels
NILES - The Niles District Library hopes to evoke a classic autumn feel with a new exhibition featured in the Eleanor and Mowitt Drew Gallery entitled, Posing Shots & Pencil Creativity.
Niles Daily Star |
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Rahal to auction Newman helmet.
Graham Rahal puts his special Mid-Ohio helmet up for sale.
Crash.net |
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Popular winner
“The Chief,” a charcoal portrait by artist Mary Felton, won the popular vote at last month’s Plymouth Guild for the Arts 41st annual juried art show.
Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin |
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Cooper-Hewitt Expansion Begins in January
The renovation and expansion of Manhattan's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum will begin in January. READ MORE >>
WCBS 880 New York |
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MAXON to Showcase CINEMA 4D at Three Key Animation and Motion Graphics Events in October
NEWBURY PARK, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- MAXON Computer USA, a leading developer of professional 3D modelling, painting, animation and rendering solutions and the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D , today announced it is participating in three key animation and motion graphics events taking place this month-- Motion '08, October 12th - 15th in Albuquerque, NM, Create Chaos '08, October 14th ...
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Martinsville artists give back to homeless veterans
Members of the Southside Art League and the Reniassance Art Society of Martinsville got together to paint for American veterans. They donated 28 pieces of patriotic artwork to decorate the Donald W. Moreau Sr. Veterans House.
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Travel grants offered to arts centers
HANCOCK - The Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs have announced a new transportation grant program. The $20,000 program is designed to defray travel costs for students to attend arts and cultural programs or exhibits in Michigan. Eligible schools include any accredited public or private K-12 school in Michigan, with priority given to schools and com
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Andy Warhol at The Hayward
For the second time in two decades The Hayward is home to an Andy Warhol exhibition.
London SE1 |
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Frugal Fun Alert: Tuesday
Fun around town, for $10 or less: Get Fiber: Artist Joyce Scott presents works, in conjunction with PMA’s Quilts of Gee’s Bend , at Philadelphia Art Alliance (251 S 18th), 7PM. $5 Untitled: A panel discussion on The West Collection presented by Untitled: A Forum for Contemporary Art at Moore College of Art and Design (N 20th and the Parkway), 6PM. Free M It Up: Matt Mays ...
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