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American Indian culture honored in Tecumseh
TECUMSEH — A festival to celebrate American Indian culture is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tecumseh Public Library, 114 N Broadway. The library is part of the Pioneer Library System and is hosting the festival to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month in November. Other Pioneer libraries in Pottawatomie County are helping with the festival. The festival is free and open to everyone. ...
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Today's events 10/30
TODAY 7 a.m. - Concho Valley Farmers Market, El Paseo de Santa Angela Pavilion, 609 S. Oakes St. 11 a.m. - ASU Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business, ASU Auditorium, 2601 W. Avenue N. 2 p.m. - Art Thursdays, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Standard-Times |
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The Natchez Democrat
NATCHEZ — A few tweaks here and there will make this year’s annual Art and Soul Festival the best yet, officials said. Beginning on Friday, the reception will host a new event — an indoor competitive exhibit.
The Natchez Democrat |
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Price Tags That Are Works of Art
For the last three years, Alexander Brenninkmeijer, the designer of Clemens en August, has sold his collections only in museums and art galleries around the world, usually for no more than three days at a time.
New York Times |
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Former Director to Pay Smithsonian
W. Richard West Jr. ?should have exercised better judgment? in spending funds from the National Museum of the American Indian on travel and other expenses during his tenure as founding director.
New York Times |
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Tapped Out?
With the market easing, the big auction houses brace for the fall sales.
New York Times |
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At Festival, Quick Bites of Movements and Styles From 12 Troupes
There may be no better way to form a quick acquaintance with the New York contemporary dance scene than to spend an evening at the DanceNOW (NYC) festival.
New York Times |
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School arts success draws on a big cast
Like many other Seattle public schools, Meany's strong arts programs are largely the result of dedicated volunteers, partnerships with community arts organizations and outside funding from grants or donations.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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In Rome, A Museum About Madness
"Overturning preconceptions about mental illness is the leitmotif of the eight-year-old Mind's Museum (museodellamente.it), which reopened this month after a high-tech overhaul by Studio Azzurro, a Milan-based art collective that works mostly with interactive and video environments."
Arts Journal |
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The Economic Meltdown, Made Tangible
"On Wednesday, two artists installed a 1,500-pound ice sculpture carved to spell the word 'Economy' in Manhattan's financial district. The 'Main Street Meltdown' will remain in Foley Square until it melts - about 24 hours."
Arts Journal |
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When and Where
“East meets West” at the Utsav Cultural Festival on Friday night on Halloween. Utsav, or “celebration” in Hindi, an annual cultural festival hosted by the Fine Arts Society of India and the kick-off event for Asian Heritage Month.
The Shorthorn |
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`Charlie's Angels' Ferrari Flops at London Sale as Buyers Balk
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- A red Ferrari convertible sports-car driven by Cameron Diaz in a ``Charlie's Angels'' movie failed to sell at a London auction of classic cars last night, falling victim to the financial crisis that's curbed demand for luxuries.
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A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Oct. 30-Nov. 5
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Oct. 30-Nov. 5
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
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A pedestrian walks past the melting ice sculpture called
Main Street Meltdown in New York City. The 1,500lb ice sculpture carved to spell the word "Economy" was created by two artists to symbolise financial meltdown. Photo courtesy: AFP.
Sin Chew Jit Poh |
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National Geographic opens whale exhibit
WASHINGTON -- A whale exhibit from New Zealand has opened at the National Geographic Museum in Washington. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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New thrills at old haunt
Don't expect to find a guy in a hockey mask with a chain saw at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation's unique twist on the haunted house concept.
The Daily News Tribune |
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Halloween events set
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Many events are planned for the Halloween holiday throughout the San Luis Valley, and some harvest festival events are planned as alternatives to the traditional trick-or-treating.
Alamosa Valley Courier |
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Aitken's Critters Lounge in Motels; Neto's Sculpture: Hot Art
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- In his new video ``Migration,'' Los Angeles-based artist Doug Aitken takes wild animals out of their natural habitats and places them in cramped motel rooms across America.
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Exhibit features Henderson Co. vistas
HENDERSONVILLE – “Our Changing Landscape”, an exhibit of eight monotypes by Costanza Knight, will be shown at Salon Blue Ridge in Flat Rock beginning Saturday.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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What's doing?
THE HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FRIENDS OF HOSPICE REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CONCERT AND SILENT AUCTION, Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Colonial Theater in Canton. Auction preview and bidding begin at 2 p.m., followed by the concert from 3-5 p.m. final bidding will take place during intermission.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Up Next
upnext HOLIDAY SHOPPERS' FAIR -- Nov. 7-8. Richmond's museum stores collaborate with an unusual array of gifts for sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Free; sale proceeds benefit participating museums. 692-3592. URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL -- Nov. 7-8. Oysters are served up with music, arts and crafts, parades and more throughout the waterside town. Fun begins at 10 a.m. ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Annual show features 'Dia de los muertos'
Alberta Walker would have liked to incorporate all of Jerry's favorites, but she narrowed it down to just a handful, including silver trinkets, vanilla candles and Hershey's Kisses. • Photo Gallery: Day of the Dead exhibits
San Gabriel Valley Tribune |
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'The Divas and Iron Chefs of Encaustic' opens
The Anderson Gallery recently opened the intriguingly titled exhibition, "The Divas and Iron Chefs of Encaustic." The show spotlights the work of eight contemporary artists who infuse new vitality into the ancient art of encaustic.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Metal Art Steel Sculpture Information and Basic Metal Art Information Just Released
HOBART, WA.- Fistfire Metal Art has just released a new section of their website that has all of the basics on Metal Art Steel Sculpture, Metal Artists, and Metal Art Steel Sculptures.
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MSU Faculty Share Creative Research in the 2008 Studio Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition
EAST LANSING, MI.- Continuing a long tradition of successful collaboration between the Department of Art & Art History and the Kresge Art Museum, the 2008 Studio Art Faculty Biennial will showcase the recent work of twenty-two studio art faculty members.
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