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Noise Boy goes out drinking with the Phoenix Bach Choir
On a recent First Friday, I dispensed with the art early to take in some music. But instead of the folk singers, experimental rock acts, and hip-hop I usually catch on Roosevelt Row during one of these chaotic art-walk nights, I was headed to hear the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Bach Choir. You ma ...
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Program Takes Musical Approach
The challenge was to come up with an idea that can transform public education, particularly in poor communities. The winner: an educator with a passion for making school fun.
The Tampa Tribune |
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Clinton vs. Obama: Is Neil Peart the best drummer in the world?
[A fictional transcript of the 27th debate between presidential hopefuls Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton.] George Stephanopoulos, moderator: Before we get to some less pressing issues, such as Iraq, gas prices, and healthcare, I'd like to ask both of you a question that's on most ...
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Organizers banking on successful Port Neches RiverFest
Port Neches Park has been a busy place this week as organizers of the seventh annual Port Neches RiverFest prepare to get festivities underway. On Wednesday, vendors were setting up food booths and rides for the carnival were being erected.
Beaumont Enterprise |
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We are the world: School's International Day teaches global cultures, customs
Students from Billie Tucker's seventh-grade class step to the Kalamatiano, one of Greece's oldest dances. The dance is part of St. Anthony Catholic School's annual International Day celebration.
Beaumont Enterprise |
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Wistariahurst Museum to host dances
HOLYOKE - The world of modern dance would not be the same if one woman had not traveled to Greece a century ago. There, this young, impressionable dancer saw the Parthenon.
The Republican |
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Chew on This
This year Cinco de May falls on a Monday. But be sure to check out all these Mexican-themed parties, beginning Friday:
The Post and Courier |
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Bravo festival events calendar
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's monthlong festival Bravo -- Celebrate the Arts will be held in venues across the Lowcountry.
Island Packet |
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'Bugs' nails down cartoon-music bond
Come on. You know you like cartoons, no matter how old you are. And you like classical music, even if you don't know it: For about 75 years, cartoons have been using this music in many of their soundtracks.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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North Charleston gets artsy
Starting Friday, North Charleston will get a nice little culture boost when it kicks off its nine-day arts festival. Selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of its top 20 events for 2008, the North Charleston Arts Festival offers arts, crafts, poetry, theater and music to the general public — mostly for free.
The Post and Courier |
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Area Galleries
62 Doors Gallery and Studios, 11B S. Main St.: The work of 62 Doors artists and an Arts Marketplace. Entry deadline is May 15 for the Words and Music Show. For more information, visit the Web site at (62doors.com).
Minot Daily News |
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Zukerman's unique 'sound' is at WAC
Natalia Zukerman performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Watchung Arts Center as one of its "Powerful Women of Song." Zuckerman has a sound that can't be defined; she is the bridge between strong and delicate, sexy and innocent, and gentle yet persistent.
The Reporter |
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CD reviews
Mudcrutch is the name of the band Tom Petty was in before he formed the Heartbreakers. Petty has reformed the band and recorded a loose Roots 'n' Roll album that has the looseness of his foray into Traveling Wilbury-land.
Kinston Free Press |
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Sock Hop part of WHRHS's party
During the past school year "the way it was" has been a common thread in the many activities accompanying the 50th anniversary of Watchung Hills Regional High School. Now in the next-to-last month of the school year comes another opportunity to celebrate the occasion -- lightheartedly, exuberantly.
The Reporter |
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Roches performing at RVCC on May 2
NORTH BRANCH -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will present a performance by The Roches 8 p.m. Friday, May 2. The evening is part of the theatre's Major Artists Series. Tickets cost $27 and $32.
The Reporter |
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Annapolis Kindergarten Teacher Wins Agnes Meyer Award
In Julie Rice's classrooms, vines hang from the ceiling, monarch butterflies are emerging from their caterpillar stage, Chinese dragon kites dangle overhead and bugs chirp during lessons.
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“Silver Screen Magic”
Marvin Hamlisch and The University of Akron School of Music present musical evening of Hollywood favorites. May 2, 8 p.m.; $10-$25 E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Center (330) 972-7570
West Side Leader |
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Mamadou Diabate
World and Malian kora music performed as part of the Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Series. May 2, 8 p.m.; $15 for adults, $10 for CVNPA members, $5 for children Happy Days Lodge (330) 657-2909
West Side Leader |
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LYFE IN BALANCE
Lyfe Jennings eased into the left-of-mainstream scene a few years ago as a promising R&B/soul crooner with a particularly interesting backstory and material that did none of it justice.
Orlando Weekly |
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Alma mater is among songs on group's new CD
ALMA MATER, FROM PAGE 3 during a performance are going to happen. Part of the process is to take those risks. Both of our albums were done in that spirit. No overdubbing. All of the songs were done in one take. If we make a mistake, we re-record the entire take."
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Hip-hop class to benefit mission trip to India
For some it starts with a head nod. For others it's the tapping of a foot. Then the hips start to sway and the body moves to the beat of the music. Before you know it, you're dancing.
Baylor Lariat |
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Jazzing Up Oswego
In the spirit of traditional jazz, faculty and students have come together at State University College at Oswego to present the Oswego Jazz Project, a group of musicians of all levels playing traditional and original compositions both live and in the studio with help from anyone interested in hopping aboard.
The Post-Standard |
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Fine arts hall of fame inducts members
Six Liverpool Central School District fine arts alumni and contributors will be inducted into the Liverpool Fine Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony 2 to 4 p.m. June 1 at the high school. The event is free and open to the public.
The Post-Standard |
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The New Kids plan a September Garden party
Better start practicing your screaming, all you aging New Kids on the Block fans. The recently reunited Boston boy band is slated for a Sept. 26 date at the TD Banknorth...
Boston Herald |
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Sezmi Blends Broadcast TV With Broadband Video
Cable may soon find a new hybrid TV competitor nipping at its flanks. Sezmi —the startup formerly known as Building B—is promising local television broadcasters and Internet service providers a way to get into the multichannel video business.
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