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Manilow Returns to the UK
Barry Manilow, a true legend of our time, finally returns to the UK with his non-stop hit-filled concert, "Ultimate Manilow: The Hits ... and then some," December 4 and 6, 2008 at the 02 Arena.
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Campbell Burnap
Obituary: Trombonist and bandleader best known for presenting Mainstem on Jazz FM
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MASTERS BY DEGREE
NOT since Bruce Springsteen sang a duet with opera great Leontyne Price (he singing "It's Now or Never," she crooning "O Sole Mio") has there been as unlikely a pair as pretty bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and grizzled rock vet Robert Plant. The...
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Art/Culture Review
Botswana invited to Borneo Cultural Festival Cultural exchange has become a popular trend around the globe, with countries hosting big cultural events to which they invite other nations. Many countries have in fact introduced cultural exchange programmes.
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Doctors tell how cellar girl woke from coma
Carers recall how healing process started when patient 'bopped in her bed' to pop music
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March against drugs, violence is Saturday
Kicking off the 11th annual March Against Drugs and Violence will be music by the Windy Creek Band from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday on the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn, North 27th Street and Third Avenue North.
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Duncanville/Cedar Hill community calendar
THE BEST SOUTHWEST JUNETEENTH Celebration will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Moseley Park, 1300 Honor Drive in DeSoto. The event will include musical performances, children's activities, arts and crafts booths, and food vendors.
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Plainsunset: Anything But!
The irony in the reference to their moniker, Plainsunset, is that now's actually the dawn of yet another musical era for the much-loved homegrown Singapore band. With a 12-year love affair with music behind them, Plainsunset has come a long way.
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CD: Backwoods Barbie
When you’re one of twelve children and brought up in a one room shack in a place called Locust Ridge, you’re bound to find some way of getting attention. Fans of a certain pneumatic country music singer will know who I’m talking about.
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Careers, Education , Charity and Entertainment - 28 June 2008
The Malta Institute of Management is organising an Open Day at its premises in Pembroke on 28 June 2008 between 1000-2200CET. This Open Day shall be an opportunity for individuals and organisations to familiarise themselves with the employment and education opportunities that exist while entertaining themselves through the various activities taking place. ...
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Chinese Web music provider sues Baidu
Chinese online music provider 5fad.com said Thursday it had lodged a lawsuit against Nasdaq-listed search engine Baidu in New York for offering illegal music downloads.
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8 DAYS IN JUNE: DSO again plays it cool in June
Symphony orchestras don't often let their hair down, and when they do, the results are often a bit embarrassing -- like your middle-age aunt trying to get jiggy with it on the dance floor at your cousin's wedding reception.
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RACHEL MAY: Weekend full of rock is ready to roll
Get up, get down and lose your mind at Detour's Rock City. This massive display of 50-plus local and national rock bands kicks off Thursday night with performances at the Magic Stick, Majestic Theatre, Garden Bowl and the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit. The fun runs through Saturday.
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MARK STRYKER: Jazz piano lovers get two servings this week
From the department of when it rains it pours comes the news that two of the leading pianists in contemporary jazz are performing in separate corners of metro Detroit this weekend.
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Cumberland County girls in Miss N.J. Pageant
Miss Cumberland County Kaitlin Davis, of Millville, portrays Giselle in 'Enchanted,' while Miss Vineland Angelica Nardi portrays Tinker Bell during the Miss New Jersey Parade down the Ocean City Boardwalk on Wednesday night. The preliminary competition begins 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, with the finals at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Music Pier. Tickets are available by calling 609-315-1423.
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Brian McCollum's Big Gigs
Aretha never abandoned her gospel roots during her decades of soul and pop success, but this annual event -- now in its fourth year -- has allowed the Detroit star to celebrate her love of church music in a prominent new way. A roster of local and national gospel luminaries is on tap for the three-night celebration, with scheduled appearances by veteran quartet Mighty Clouds of Joy, Southern ...
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NAMES & FACES: Paul Newman 'doing nicely'
Actor Paul Newman, 83, responding to unconfirmed reports that he is ill with lung cancer, has issued a statement that he is "doing nicely." Artistic directors of Connecticut's Westport Country Playhouse cited unspecified health issues when they announced last month that the screen legend would not direct "Of Mice and Men" this fall. Newman appeared to have lost weight when he was photographed at ...
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Buzz is building around 'Camp Rock'
Demi Lovato recalls with delight ``my first -- and my only! -- fan mob scene.'' The 15-year-old had dropped by a friend's autograph session at a Disney Studios event to say hi when suddenly a little girl shrieked her name. Within seconds, hundreds of kids clutching pens and autograph books had surrounded her.
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More live music top club picks
Berkley Front: Cotton Museum, with Jamie Easter and DJ James Vance, 8 p.m. Thu. Bloodshot Victory, 8 p.m. Fri. The Rockabilly Strangers, 8 p.m. Sat. 3087 W. Twelve Mile, Berkley. 248-547-3331.
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Free CD when you buy a $75 t-shirt
The era of cheap or free downloading of music has hit the local music industry hard. Once upon a time, people had to spend around $30 for a music CD, but now one can just download a song they like for free, with a broadband connection and a couple of clicks.
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Table of Contents
Green Green cleaning parties make do-it-yourself easy Green cleaning parties for homemade cleaners increase the fun while reducing chemicals. Green Space Green beer Nevada’s first certified organic beer—and who did it.
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Modern movement
During the Columbia Festival of the Arts this month, bodies in motion will honor Latin American traditions through contemporary dance, portray the human experience with jazz accompaniment and employ acrobatics and contraptions in an attempt to defy the laws of physics.
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The 'granddaddy' of state wine fests
The "granddaddy" of wine festivals in Michigan will put the spotlight on Leland Saturday afternoon for the 23rd consecutive year.
Leelanau Enterprise |
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What's Happening
Greater Oroville Community Outreach volunteers and classes This all volunteer nonprofit organization is sponsoring classes, health programs and recreational activities in the new Family Resource Center, 2185 Baldwin Ave.
Oroville Mercury-Register |
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Madonna prefers making movies
The Material Girl has revealed that she prefers making movies to making music.
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