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Jubilee in the red: This year is crucial for cash-strapped festival
This weekend is critical to the future of Jubilee City Fest, the financially strap ped Montgomery music fes tival that begins today.
Montgomery Advertiser |
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Weather cooperates with Mountain Festival goers
BLUEFIELD — Clear skies and milder temperatures proved to be the right tonic as people of all ages took advantage of the James H. Drew Exposition Wednesday night as the 2008 Cole Chevy Mountain Festival shifted into high gear.
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Schweinfurth offers Summer Art Camp for kids
Children ages 6 to 14 can register for Summer Art Camp at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, according to its Web site, www.myartcenter.org. Topics such as drawing, painting, cartooning and sculpture are explored in 12 one-week sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Post-Standard |
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What’s private, in public
Fri, May 23, 2008 (2 a.m.) For all the jabbing Las Vegas takes as an uncultured candyland, civilized society would be impressed to know what is behind the doors of local homes: Damien Hirst, Dan Flavin, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Takin' it to the streets: Summer festival guide
Looking for something to fill those glorious summer days? Whether it’s a massive gathering of music lovers at Lollapalooza or a low-key art fair, we’ve got you covered.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Datebook
A roundup up expos, musical and stage performances and art exhibits in the area.
The Courier News |
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Bay Area News in Brief
SAN JOSE New exhibit honors SJSU athlete-activists A new exhibit celebrating San Jose State University athletes who became globally recognized civil rights figures is being installed at City Hall.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Surrey Local News
THERE will be celebrations all round at The Lightbox after the museum and gallery was awarded a major £100,000 art prize. At a ceremony at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London on Thursday evening, the staff from the Woking venue were thrilled that their work was recognised.
Surrey Advertiser |
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Art deal goes bad in 'Artifice'
After artist Payne Showers dies in a mountain climbing accident, the value of his work climbs. This is fortunate for his estranged wife, Maggie La Rue, who needs every penny she can get out of the sale of his work to save her gallery and herself from bankruptcy in "Artifice," now playing at Midland Community Theatre's Cole Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave.
Midland Reporter-Telegram |
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Arts Council seeking artists
The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County and the Charlotte Airport Authority are inviting artists to submit renderings for a bas relief bronze plaque commemorating the contributions that the Bailey brothers of Punta Gorda made to their county.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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ART NEWS by Bobbi Seidel
Areception takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. today for "Ethereal Reflections," an exhibit of photographs by Rande Johnson of Asbury Park running today through June 19 at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery, 12 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Hours: 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. www.mckayimaging.com or (732) 842-2272.
Asbury Park Press |
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Seasoned artist sells work in Milton
MILTON -- "As a painter, when you see a landscape, you can't draw the whole landscape," said Nadja Merino-Kalfel, the artist whose works are now on display at Federal Street Gallery in Milton. "When you draw, you go to the features that are most interesting, the essence."
The Daily Times |
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Closing notes on music fest
So another Florida Music Festival is in the books.
Orlando Sentinel |
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Documentary 'Duckpin' has Connecticut roots
DANBURY -- "Duckpin," a 42-minute documentary about New England's obsession with duckpin bowling, is one of the funniest movies being screened this week at the Connecticut Film Festival.The majority of the movie takes place inside Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling in West Haven, one of an ever-decreasing number of duckpin alleys in the country.
The News-Times |
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PEEK & SAY: I SEE LONDON!
Thanks to an artist's tunnel vision, a New Yorker can stand in Brooklyn, wave to someone in London - and see the Brit waving back. The jolly good show is made possible by a huge optical device called a "telectroscope" created by a sculptor who has...
New York Post |
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Five Points South artist, former athlete Al O'Brien dies
Al O'Brien, a Five Points South artist known to many as the Fountain Painter, has died. He was 71. The longtime Birmingham resident could be found most days painting at an easel next to the fountain in the restaurant and bar district.
Birmingham News |
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Cannes: From Maradona to Madonna and the rain in between
By Andrew McCathie, Cannes (France), May 23: The Cannes Film Festival is entering its final days with a tight race developing for the top honours at an event which has largely sidestepped escapism to explore the darker side of life.
New Kerala |
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KLUV Rock Art Show
By Mark Lowry For those who have created art, we salute you. Especially if you're a famous rock 'n' roller and have work in the KLUV/98.7 Rock Art Show. This traveling exhibit features work by Paul McCartney, Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and many others, plus photographs from sessions with the Eagles, Doors, Stones and just about any other classic rock band whose name is the ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Ninety Exhibitors For World Dive Expo 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The three-day third Malaysia International Dive Expo 2008 will have more than 90 exhibitors from 30 countries showcase their products at 130 booths from June 4 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here.
Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) |
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MORE LIFE FESTIVAL
By Mark Lowry In addition to the Fort Worth Opera's production of Angels in America , (see Page 16) events in the citywide More Life Festival -- directed at HIV/AIDS awareness -- continue. One that you definitely shouldn't miss is New York-based solo performer Jade Esteban Estrada, who has made a career of one-man shows in which he plays various historical gay figures. In A Lullaby for Ryan: ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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FESTIVAL SEASON
By Mark Lowry Now here's the event we keep meaning to Czech out (sorry, couldn't help it). The 42nd annual National Polka Festival is all about Czech heritage and local and national polka bands. There's also other kinds of music (Jason Boland and the Stragglers perform Saturday night), a parade, dance contests, a horseshoes tournament, polka run, art-and-crafts booths, food and -- you'd better ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Bluegrass music will fill the air at festival in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK TWP. — Danny Stewart loves to play bluegrass music, and he often travels six to seven hours to reach gigs.
The Scranton Times-Tribune |
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ESPN2 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS! WEIGH IN PHOTO GALLERY REPORT
At the Scales: Trish Kilcullen , Article and Photographs by Peter Mark Heintzelman : This Friday night, at the Twin River Event Center, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, does it again, with another ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, bound to sell out!
East Side Boxing |
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Ellis County community calendar
THE NATIONAL POLKA FESTIVAL begins today with the king and queen dance contest from 7 to 11 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 2622 State Highway 34 in Ennis. Events continue through Saturday. Call 972-878-4748 or visit www.visitennis.org or www.nationalpolkafestival.com.
Dallas Morning News |
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Top regional attractions
Top Regional Attractions Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-299-1000. www.ansp.org. Includes Dinosaur Hall, Egyptian mummies, interactive, live animals, educational exhibits for children & more. North by Degree - Fe
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