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Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
BENEFITS "A Taste of Greece" Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. The event is a fundraiser for the Cathedral's ministries and for the HUD housing project and features Greek food, music and an auction, 6-9. Visitors...
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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New Technologies A Top Attraction Of Upcoming IHM&RS
Cutting-edge innovations, seminars focused on implementation of the latest technologies and a special exhibit area of near-future guestroom gadgets will leave attendees of the upcoming International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) with a solid understanding of the next generation of technology resources. Taking place November 8-11, 2008, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention ...
Hospitality Net |
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Metal sculptor's work preserves historic moments
Ninety-year-old Milton Hesslein is a retired mechanical engineer and sculptor who primarily works in metal.
Sun-Sentinel |
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Start cooking for Manischewitz Cook-Off
The third annual Simply Manischewitz Cook-Off contest is under way! The contest encourages readers to submit an easy-to-make original kosher recipe for the chance to win a prize package valued at over $25,000 that includes state-of-the-art GE Profile Kitchen appliances, a $5,000 check from Manischewitz, inclusion in a future Manischewitz web cookbook, Manischewitz products and more! ...
Sun-Sentinel |
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Orchid exhibit by Pompano Beach artist on display
The American Orchid Society will present the photo exhibition "My Secret Garden," featuring the works of Pompano Beach-based orchid photographer Tom Kuligowski, through Oct. 26. The free grand opening is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane in Delray Beach .
Sun-Sentinel |
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Hanson runs to masters 5K national title
Two weeks after making headlines by winning the Dutchess County Classic 5-kilometer race, Marisa Hanson and Mike Slinskey are back in the limelight again after their strong performances at the Festival of Races 5K in Syracuse.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Mesa's Sculptures in Streets exhibit on hold
The global economic crisis will exact a visual toll, of sorts, on downtown Mesa streets.
The Arizona Republic |
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Columns From the Edge Art at work Secret sculptor unmasked: book proofreader cublicled in geography department.
Years ago, I was the company proofreader at a book publisher in Minneapolis, and my cubicle was in the geography department, where the editors...
Chico News & Review |
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Tea & Justice -- Award-winning Film on NYPD Asian Women Cops -- to Screen at La Femme Film Festival, Beverly Hills
Tea & Justice -- an award-winning film on NYPD's first Asian women cops -- is screening at La Femme Film Festival in Beverly Hills on October 17th. It is also an Official Selection at the Houston Asian Pacific Islander Film Festival on October 12th. The film won Third Prize for Best Documentary (ages 13-18 category) at the Kids First! Film Festival, Hollywood.
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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Festivals, haunted houses offer bounty of fall fun
Stews, bake sales, haunted houses and festivals are on tap for your weekend pleasure. Castle of Horror and Cannibal Creek open Friday night. If you enjoy horror shows as my teenagers do, then you don't want to miss this opening weekend. And bring some canned food to get a discount on admission. The Reidsville Fall Festival happens Saturday with all the bells and whistles. Fine arts, ...
Greensboro News & Record |
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Entertainment Briefs
The art of the bridge “Covered Bridges: Spanning the American Landscape,” an exhibit produced by the Smithsonian, is appearing at the River Life Interpretive Center in Skamokawa through Nov. 30. The grand opening is 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Daily News |
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Arts group sets first exhibition
PASADENA - ART from the ashes, a collaborative of independent artisans and volunteers, founded by native Californian Joy Feuer, will hold its first exhibition, artist reception and silent auction Artist at 7 p.m. Nov. 1
Pasadena Star-News |
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Poster exhibit examines history of black cinema
Are you having a hard time convincing friends and associates that black cinema has a rich and vivid history, that it isn't just filled with flicks like "Soul Plane" or "The Cookout" or "Bebe's Kids" or anything that stars Mo'Nique?
The News & Observer |
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Eric Clapton - Claptons Guns To Be Sold At Auction
ERIC CLAPTON is selling 13 of his shotguns at auction for an estimated $900,000 (GBP500,000). The 63-year-old took up shooting five years ago and has collected shotguns ...
ContactMusic |
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Abstract Painting: Exhibition By Victor Chin
Daisy Cow. (Photo provided by Victor Chin) Green & White. (Photo provided by Victor Chin) Numpueng. (Photo provided by Victor Chin) Victor Chin. (Photo provided by Victor Chin)
Sin Chew Jit Poh |
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MormonTimes.com: Self-reflection inspired photographer's images of Savior's life
After a period of soul-searching and changes in his own life, Mark Mabry, 31, finds himself in the spotlight as the creator of "Reflections of Christ," a multimedia photo exhibit.
Deseret Morning News |
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Natalie Bartley: The pros offer tips for outdoor photography
Capturing outdoor adventures on a camera enables us to re-live our experiences and share them with our friends and families.
The Idaho Statesman |
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Monet exhibition to open in Sydney
Some of the world's most iconic paintings will be on show in Sydney when a new exhibition of works by the French impressionist Claude Monet opens this weekend.
The West Australian |
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Celebrate artist's life at Railroad Square this weekend
Friends, artists, sculptors, students, colleagues and family members will pay tribute to the late sculptor and Florida State University art professor Charles Hook (who died in March) during the Charles Hook Memorial Weekend at the Railroad Square Art Park off Railroad Avenue.
Tallahassee Democrat |
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Fallbrook hosts Autumn Fest
The Fallbrook community will celebrate its second annual Autumn Fest on Saturday with a full day of family-friendly activities including games, contests, hay rack rides, entertainment and a neighborhood Husker tailgate.
Lincoln Journal Star |
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Kids' books celebrate McCain, Obama
Beautiful illustrations and inspiring words are the hallmarks of two new picture books about our nation's Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. Objectivity is not. "My Dad, John McCain," by Meghan McCain, can find a home in households that are planted in the McCain camp. The same can be said for "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope," by Nikki Grimes, in Obama households. ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Nature photos sought for contest
MERCERSBURG -- Entries are being sought for Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project's nature photography contest. Contestants may submit as many as three photos in the categories of animal wildlife, scenery and plant life.
Chambersburg Public Opinion |
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Sotheby's to exhibit items in UAE
Sotheby's will hold an exhibition of major collecter's items, which will go under the hammer at its coming international art, jewellery, diamond and watch auctions in London, Paris and Geneva, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday and another in Dubai on Friday, the organisers said.
AME Info |
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Boise State celebrates professors
The Division of Student Affairs presented the 2008 Faculty Partner Award to two Boise State professors Monday evening at the Boise Art Museum. Lisa Bostaph, a Criminal Justice Administration professor and Roger Munger, professor of English, were chosen from a list of 17 to receive this prestigious honor.
The Arbiter |
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Agriculture inspires artist
A valley art advocate has found a quiet place to call home. Adam Longatti -a painter, teacher and art event organizer- has moved into a 1936 farmhouse near the San Joaquin River just inside Madera County and considers his and wife Sara's new home perfect to do his primary work: painting.
Madera Tribune |
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