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Leland United Methodist host annual choral worship Sunday
Leland United Methodist Church will hold its 36th annual choral worship Sunday. Under the direction of JoEllen Evans, the service will feature the Chancel Choir singing a wide variety of sacred music at regular worship times, 9:25 and 10:55 a.m.
Leelanau Enterprise |
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Nashville track operator disputing large tax bill
NASHVILLE - Metro Nashville government claims the operator of the Music City Motorplex where legends like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt once raced owes $487,000 in past-due taxes going back to 2001. The company is fighting back, saying taxes were never mentioned when it leased the track from the city.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Michael hints at pop retirement
Pop superstar George Michael has fuelled reports he is to quit touring for good once he completes his summer tour dates - he's named the last couple of London concerts The Final Two.
world entertainment news via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Summer Rhythms concerts continue
The next Summer Rhythms night is 8 to 10 p.m. June 13 in Little Elm Park. Watusi will be playing Caribbean, Polynesian and Reggae music. The concert is free. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy the evening.
The Little Elm Journal |
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Rodriguez joining Z's 'a blessing'
Pretending that his bat was a guitar, John Rodriguez played along with the rock music blaring at Zephyr Field after he took early batting practice Tuesday afternoon.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Weird and wonderful themes for Arts festival
FROM love and identity to the underbelly of Johannesburg, the Fringe physical theatre programme at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown will be exploring many weird and wonderful themes.
Daily Dispatch |
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Animated film "Urduja" in theaters starting June 18
Starting June 18, Filipinos will be able to watch the country's first full-length digital and traditional animation film created entirely by Pinoy animators.
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Peter Gabriel To Spread Dengue Fever Around The World
Peter Gabriel has signed Cambodian rock band Dengue Fever to his Real World label, for release outside North America. Real World will pick up with the Dengue Fever catalogue at album number three, 'Venus on Earth'.
Undercover |
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Juneteenth Festival showcases African–American heritage
A late flight into the wrong airport did not keep Kenneth Ogungbemi from attending the Juneteenth Festival & Juried Art Show last year. It did, however, keep him from competing.
Independent Florida Alligator |
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‘To have original music is crucial’
Homegrown indie-soul act Abri have gone from strength to strength and have remained true to their sound in the process. City Times gets the low-down on the band and their musical journey
Khaleej Times |
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Musical messages
Setting the stage. On one social front, the clarion call was "Birthday," while on another, it was the boards. Both events were framed as parties. A reception in the Plimsoll Club of the World Trade Center celebrated the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Floyd artist lives a fairy-tale life - roanoke.com
Renae Taylor travels the country displaying her art, which is inspired by nature, mythology and folklore. FLOYD -- As a child, Renae Taylor spent most of her time playing in the garden. "My mom was a professional gardener, so I literally grew up in the garden," Taylor said. "Nature and flowers have always been a huge part of my life."
The New River Valley Current |
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'Hannah Montana' headlines Country Fair
Clarissa Mrowka, 12, of Woodstock loves to perform country music, but increasingly she is finding a bigger demand for a spinoff act she debuted in the spring: her Hannah Montana tribute show.
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He's got the blues - and talent - at the young age of 8
Ever since he started playing guitar at 5 years old, he's been rockin' and walin' his way gradually into the public's eye. Capturing all of the heart and soul of blues music at such a young age, 8-year-old Tallan "The T-man" Latz and his guitar share a collective soul.
Daily Herald |
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Music columnist resigns amid ethics allegations
Ramiro Burr, a music writer and columnist for the San Antonio Express-News, resigned Tuesday, according to the Express-News. Burr's columns and other work have also appeared in the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Chronicle |
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'My life was a blues song to the max'
In the 14 years since she lost her lawsuit against Michael Jackson, Denver singer Crystal Cartier has barely stepped out of her home, much less onto a stage. But on a recent Sunday at a club in Aurora, Cartier, wearing a flowing gown and carrying a tall wooden staff, picked up the microphone and sang a song.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Doug Clark: Kids make music for his ears
After watching Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick clatter the spoons with a bluegrass band, I wondered ... How can Spokane Street Music week top a showstopper like that?
The Spokesman-Review |
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Cantigny draws artists from across continent
Want a great suggestion of where to spend Father's Day weekend? Check out the art, sculpture, mini golf, live entertainment and activities of the seventh annual Cantigny Fine Art Festival. Ann Fink, who does publicity for the event, shared details with Daily Herald Staff Writer M.J. Porter.
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Country superstar Trisha Yearwood is now a best-selling author
WHO: Trisha Yearwood. WHAT: Country music. WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown. 973-539-8008, mayoarts.org.
The Record |
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Hitting spree KOs what ails Twins
CLEVELAND — One week had passed since the Twins needed Joe Nathan, since they shook hands on the field, blared celebratory music in the locker room or felt as though they had room to breathe.
Pioneer Press |
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JVC Jazz Festival begins Sunday
The JVC Jazz Festival takes up residence in Manhattan for the next two weeks, offering music aficionados a series of classy performances.
The Record |
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Local musicians embark on 5-city China tour
VALPARAISO The upcoming Beijing Summer Olympics and the recent earthquake in Sichuan province will both be recognized in music during the third annual tour of China by region musicians.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Guy Fricano kicks off free concert series
PORTAGE Guy Fricano's Swing Jazz Band will open the 2008 Portage Music in the Park series with a performance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Woodland Park gazebo, 2100 Willowcreek Road.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Correction
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a June 2 obituary for music legend Bo Diddley, The Associated Press misspelled his real first name. He was Ellas McDaniel, not Ellis.
The Standard-Times |
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Jazz Fest offers a piece of history
When the Frohsin department store held an appreciation party 18 years ago to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it sparked the beginning of the biggest festival in the city - Jazz Fest.
The Alexander City Outlook |
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