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Home is where the art is
By 1917, wildlife sculptor Arthur Putnam had unfortunately already produced his best work. A brain tumor had left his skills and health diminished. So he was unable to take advantage of his new "house at the beach" in San Francisco's outer Richmond. In 1921, Putnam and his second wife, Marion Pearson, moved to Europe, where they stayed until Putnam's death, at age 57, in 1930.
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CANNES '08 DISPATCH Just Like the Weather, Biz Prospects Mostly Cloudy On Fest's Final Weekend
Perhaps it's appropriate that the documentary " Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired " received a special screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival , considering that its firm distribution deal really does seem like something special.
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Weekend calendar for May 25-25
Events on the weekend of May 24-25 will include, but will not be limited to, the "Spirit of America," a patriotic concert presented by the Gainesville Civic Chorus, "Roots and Wings:" a writing workshop, and the Florida Folk Festival, which will have music, arts and crafts and folk art demonstrations.
The Gainesville Sun |
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Fine arts by fine artists in Hilton
More than 400 works will be on display at the high school through May 31.
MPNnow.com |
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Telford artwork on show at Sculpture Workshop
AN art exhibition by students at Telford College opened last night.
Edinburgh Evening News |
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'Indiana' villain got start in Vegas
Alicia Jacobs appears with Jerry Springer. Steven Spielberg, left, Harrison Ford and Igor Jijikine appear at the Cannes Film Festival.
Las Vegas Review-Journal |
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Style on the Go
Summer ushers in a ton of once-a-year events (Folklife Festival, Screen on the Green, outdoor concerts . . . ), but after the initial excitement of being outdoors wears off, many "summer outings" emerge as pretty mind-numbing, not to mention homogenous. How many times can "Bee Movie" play outdoors...
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Karaoke put on the map
It makes sense that the CAC is showing American Idyll: Contemporary Art and Karaoke at the same time as Uncoordinated: Mapping Cartography in Contemporary Art.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Daman Investments commissions Emirati and Middle Eastern art for 'The Buildings' project in DIFC
Daman Investments tannounced that it has commissioned Emirati and Middle Eastern artists to create a significant number of artworks for its prestigious 'The Buildings by Daman’ project at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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Early Belfast views back in city
Four of the earliest known paintings of Belfast return to the city after years in private hands.
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Celebrate National Photography Month with these visual stunners
May is National Photography Month, and the recognition of this art form has come a long way since its beginnings, however rough and crude, nearly 1,000 years ago. From the pinhole camera to today's digital dependence, photography has endured as art's shiniest cultural mirror.
The Ithaca Journal |
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A classic for a modern family
The 1886 Harry C. Hulbert House that Rita and Sam Robertson have called home the past 13 years is part of a new exhibit, Great Cincinnati Families at Home, at the Betts House Research Center.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Location of park board meeting set
The Bismarck Park Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans for an indoor aquatic center and to reconsider allowing a sculpture project to proceed.
The Bismarck Tribune |
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Weekend calendar Events for May 24-25
Events for May 24-25 Family fun Pike Place Market Street Festival SAT-SUN Kick-off parade, 10 a.m. Saturday; Campfire Classic cook-off...
Seattle Times |
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JackHammers: Play ball!
JOLIET -- It was a night of firsts Friday as the ribbon was cut to officially mark the opening of the new Joliet Sports Hall of Fame museum prior to the JackHammers' first home opening game of the season. The night also marked the first home game under the management of Wally Backman.
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HP Photosmart A826 awarded photography award
HP has announced that the HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Centre has been awarded the prestigious TIPA Award for Best Small Format Photo Printer. The jury for the TIPA Awards ? known as the Oscars of the photographic industry ? praised the HP Photosmart A826?s large 17.7cm touch screen and distinctive design.
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Alex Duff Combs brought Alaska modern art
Alex Duff Combs, a man who helped Alaskans get over aurora-borealis-on-gold-pans and move to a higher artistic plane, died Thursday in Homer. He was 88.
Anchorage Daily News |
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Chain saw carvers labor under warm West Virginia sky for prizes
BLUEFIELD — Eight world class chain saw carvers traveled from their homes in every quarter of the continental United States to put in a full day’s work transforming huge tree trunks into works of fine art in the first day of competition of the inaugural 2008 Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Carving Invitational sponsored by Echo and Outdoor Equipment Distributors.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph |
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Mikhailov painting starts fine art show
ST. CHARLES -- The unveiling of a new painting of downtown St. Charles by Vitaly Mikhailov kicked off the 10th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, taking place this weekend on the east bank of the Fox River, along First Avenue between Main Street and Illinois Avenue.
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Stone Quarry seeks volunteers for art park work
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park is looking for volunteers to help with the organization's activities. Organizers are looking for gallery greeters and guides willing to learn more about the art park and share their knowledge with visitors.
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Budding artists
DOES IT LOOK LIKE ME?: Grade 2 French Immersion students at Barkers Point School created paintings with the financial assistance of the Fredericton Art Club. They learned how to paint with watercolours and acrylics, and how to blend colours.
Daily Gleaner |
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Enjoy a carefree Jubilee
You're gearing up for the second day of Jubilee CityFest. If you spent Friday down at the festival, you know what to expect and where to find restrooms and such. But if you're just starting out, you may want to check out the following tips to save you time and trouble.
Montgomery Advertiser |
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Entries sought for official Air Show poster
GARY -- Entries are being sought for the 2008 Gary South Shore Air Show official poster contest. The Post-Tribune is offering $500 to the winner. The posters will be used to promote the 2008 Gary South Shore Air Show, from noon to 4 p.m. July 19-20 at Marquette Park in Miller Beach.
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Evansville Museum planning expansion
The century-old Evansville Museum will undergo a $12 million expansion and remodeling project that will feature the construction of a new planetarium and a theater.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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OWI homicide nets 8-year term
The gallery in Portage County Circuit Court Branch 1 was filled with people Friday afternoon, but it was the 24-year-old man absent from the hearing who dominated much of what was said.
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