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Cleveland's public art hot spots
A giant trumpet player, sculpted in concrete, towers over the intersection of Buckeye Road and East 118th Street, blasting his horn while an imaginary breeze blows his tie in the wind. Created by Pittsburgh artist James Simon, the "Buckeye...
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Like Wine But Not Up For The Man in Black?
- The Bluffs Arts Council offers bus tours to area wineries and artist studios this Sunday and Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Those on the tour get behind-the-scene looks at private, working studios and get to sample the best wines in southwest Iowa. Tours also visit "Creative Spirits," the art exhibit at The Center in Council Bluffs featuring local artists.
Southwest Iowa News |
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Boise Art Museum names new Associate Director, interim Executive Director
After the abrupt departure of BAM's executive director, Wesley Jessup, the museum's board names Melaine Fales Associate Director and interim Executive Director.... By Amy Atkins.
Boise Weekly |
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Rupa and the April Fishes create subtle, powerful music with political overtones
Rupa Marya started attracting attention in San Francisco clubs about three years ago. Then with the April release of the CD "eXtraOrdinary Rendition," her band "” Rupa and the April Fishes "” burst onto the international music scene, playing high-profile festivals across Europe and Canada. The CD"s title, which alludes to the controversial deportation of foreign nationals to countries where they ...
San Jose Mercury News |
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FIT FOR A KING
As the dust sheet fell away revealing the long-awaited statue honouring Peter Brock yesterday, there was hearty applause and a flurry of flashbulbs. The unveiling was carried out by Peter Brock’s son James, his brother Lewis, and sculptor Julie Squires. Also present was Peter’s partner Julie Bamford and several fellow drivers, including last year’s Bathurst 1000 winners Craig Lowndes and Jamie ...
Western Advocate |
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Celebrating our agricultural roots: Landmark Park to host Wiregrass Heritage Festival
How did farmers harvest the fruits of their labors as the 20th century was dawning? How did they prepare their products for market or home use?
The Dothan Progress |
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37th annual National Shrimp Festival opens in Gulf Shores
Shrimp Festival The 37th annual National Shrimp Festival opened Thursday in Gulf Shores with large crowds turning out for the first of four days of seafood, art and music, organizers said. Chairman Ron Kutter said that with good weather predicted...
Mobile Press-Register |
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Vincent Ward, one of New Zealand's best known film directors, talks about his fascination with Maori culture
New Zealand filmmaker Vincent Ward was in town recently to join the Bangkok International Film Festival, where his latest film, Rain of the Children, had been picked into the Documentary Showcase.
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Art Fest Showcasing Mesquite’s Finest
Priding themselves in an ability to find beauty in gnarly Texas mesquite wood, artisans from around the state will gather here Friday through Sunday for the 16th Annual Texas Mesquite Association Art Festival.
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post |
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Three weeks until the Eden Whale Festival
Only three more weeks until the 13th Eden Whale Festival, the Southern Mountains Rally and Lennon’s Circus send Eden into party mode.
Thursday Magnet |
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Buffalo Gap on "Texas Country Reporter"
The quiet south Taylor coutny community of Buffalo Gap had a little more excitement today than usual. Bob Phillips host of the popular syndicated program "Texas Country Reporter" dropped in today to feature George and Wanda Holland, owners of the Buffalo Gap Pottery and Gallery.
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European Racehorse Prices Drop Amid Credit Freeze (Update1)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Prices for young racehorses are declining at Europe's biggest auctions as the effects of the credit freeze spread into luxury markets.
Bloomberg |
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Local artists at the Elliott and Backus galleries
Stuart’s Elliott Museum will close in early January for a lengthy renovation.
TCPalm.com |
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Child safety event at Foreman Blair on Saturday
The DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Foreman Blair Pontiac Buick GMC Cadillac, 242 E. Columbia St. The program provides parents with the vital tools recommended by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. The event includes a free FBI certified biometric 10-digit fingerprint profile, high resolution full color digital photography, ...
Springfield News-Sun |
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$11 million machine shop going up
Hub City Iron Works applied for a building permit in August for construction in Iberia Parish with a total valuation of $11 million. Doug Keller, vice-president of marketing for Knight Oil Tools, parent company of Hub City Iron Works said the company purchased Hub City a little over five years ago.
The Daily Iberian |
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Tom Eblen: This gift horse has been expensive
You hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially one as beautiful as the Flying Horse of Gansu. But it sure is tempting. The life-size flying horse, you may recall, is a reproduction of an 1,800-year-old Han Dynasty bronze sculpture. The city of Xi'an and Shaanxi province in China gave the statue to Lexington eight years ago when the Kentucky Horse Park hosted the exhibit ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Teche Area haunts spook up Art Walk
More than a dozen Teche Area haunted houses are featured in an art walk planned Saturday in Lafayette. Architects and Artists Gallery is featuring the art walk, which highlights the works of Lyn Fontenot.
The Daily Iberian |
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Tom Eblen: This gift horse has been expensive
You hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially one as beautiful as the Flying Horse of Gansu. But it sure is tempting. The life-size flying horse, you may recall, is a reproduction of an 1,800-year-old Han Dynasty bronze sculpture. The city of Xi'an and Shaanxi province in China gave the statue to Lexington eight years ago when the Kentucky Horse Park hosted the exhibit ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Political Woodcarver
Robert Gaines is not campaigning for either party to win come November. In fact, the veteran wood carving enthusiast has used his hobby to poke a little fun at both sides of the debate. A founding member of the St. Francois County Woodcarvers, Gaines brought out two of his many works this past week to show anyone can get involved in politics — if only to have a little good-natured fun. One ...
Farmington Press |
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Sonoma West News
Artist Patrick Amiot was signing copies of Tri-Schools Folk Art calendars featuring his art in front of Sebastopol Hardware last weekend. The store will again host its popular Disaster Prep Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21 led by retired fire chief Dave Lewis.
Sonoma West Times and News |
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Art Barn's Sunflower festival blooming with fun
As development dots the rural countryside east of Valparaiso, one by one, barns have disappeared.
Post-Tribune |
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Variety delights visitors to South Shore Arts exhibit
MUNSTER -- Sports usually come to mind when one hears about a season's opening day.
Post-Tribune |
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A Big October for New York Photo Events
New York is preparing for a busy October of photo events, made bigger this year with the addition of a big stock photography convention.
PDNonline |
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Fountain nearly ready
The new city fountain at Castro Park will be unveiled this weekend during the All Class Reunion and Two Flags Art Festival. The fountain also contains a walkway and several benches.
The Daily Dispatch |
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European Racehorse Prices Drop Amid Credit Freeze (Update1)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Prices for young racehorses are declining at Europe's biggest auctions as the effects of the credit freeze spread into luxury markets.
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