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Summer draws record number to 4th Friday Arts
CROWN POINT A record number of artists - 42 - have signed on to exhibit and, in some cases, demonstrate their art, at this week's 4th Friday Arts event, an eclectic mix of fine art, live music and interactive cultural fun set for from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday around the downtown district.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Terri Clark, Charlie Daniels top Taylor festival lineup
TAYLOR -- Country music stars Terri Clark and Charlie Daniels will be featured artists at the 2008 Meijer Taylor Summer Festival, slated for July 10-13 at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road.
Detroit News |
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Phil show to bring us songs from 'Piano Men'
Jim Witter is the Piano Man. Actually, make that plural: He's the Piano Men.
The News-Press |
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The briefs
The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight at North School Park, 400 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald |
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Gospel-singing Arlington bus driver dies
By MITCH MITCHELL ARLINGTON — Tommy Ray Batson loved to sing gospel music, he just wasn’t very good at it. He even got kicked out of his church choir. But Mr. Batson wasn’t deterred. The riders on his Handitran bus became his audience, relatives said. "He just had a passion for these people," said Mr. Batson’s daughter, Kimberly Eubanks, 38, of Nacogdoches. "He didn’t see them as a job; he saw ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Weekend preview: Joe Cocker, Tracy Morgan and Chaka Khan
The Steve Miller Band will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday. Opening act is Joe Cocker. Tickets are $25-$59.50. DTE is at 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Call (248) 377-0100 or visit www.meadowbrookmusic
Detroit News |
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'The Secret Garden' is a ghostly musical
This isn't the usual stuff of a children's musical.
The News-Press |
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U hosts substance abuse conference
Native American music echoed off the walls of the Union Ballroom on June 20 while mental health and medical professionals from across the nation attended the School of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies conference. Experts, staff and volunteers gathered at the 57th annual conference, which provided information, lectures and workshops for students and professionals.
The Daily Utah Chronicle |
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Bridge Road welcomes FestivALL (feature photo)
The 10-day FestivALL celebration migrated to Bridge Road on Tuesday, complete with music, food, arts and dancing. By posting a comment, you agree to follow our terms of use. You are solely responsible for your own posts.
The Charleston Gazette |
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Plant and Krauss bring it on home with festive folk
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - At first thought, Robert Plant might seem an unlikely outlet for a celebration of Americana.
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Plant and Krauss bring it on home with festive folk
At first thought, Robert Plant might seem an unlikely outlet for a celebration of Americana. But think about the myriad sounds from the colonies that Led Zeppelin melded into its music, and it makes sense.
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Plant and Krauss bring it on home with festive folk
At first thought, Robert Plant might seem an unlikely outlet for a celebration of Americana. But think about the myriad sounds from the colonies that Led Zeppelin melded into its music, and it makes sense.
Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News |
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Theater Dorothy and gang off to see the Wiz
The Panola Playhouse presents the beloved musical, "The Wizard of Oz," in four performances, Thursday through Sunday.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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Director at Spoleto Is to Retire Next Year
Charles Wadsworth, the director of Spoleto Festival USA?s chamber music series for more than 30 years, has announced that he will retire in 2009, ArtsJournal reported. Mr. Wadsworth, who turns 80 this year, has organized music for the festival for 50 consecutive seasons, beginning with Gian Carlo Menotti?s Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy. ?We will miss Charles and look forward to ...
New York Times |
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Old Tyme Festival set to recognize Halifax talent
Roots, blues and country musicians will be ramblin’ on at the Bus Stop Theatre during the first Electrified Old Tyme Music Festival this Friday. “There are so many talented people in the city who are not getting recognized, and basically, we want to use this as a springboard,” said Laura Merrimen. The local singer-songwriter is among the performers taking part in the inaugural event, which ...
Metro Halifax |
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River of Music opens Thursday
Owensboro's River of Music Party, a three-day bluegrass music festival, opens Thursday and continues through Saturday at various locations, including the International Bluegrass Music Museum, Yellow Creek Park and the RiverPark Center.
The Gleaner |
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Ft. Collins gears up for BrewFest
Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday and ending at 6 p.m. Sunday, the 19th annual Colorado Brewery Festival will be held in Old Town Fort Collins. The event will feature beer from breweries around the state, food from Fort Collins vendors and music from local bands.
Colorado State Collegian |
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Coldplay debut at No 1 on US chart
British rock band Coldplay's new album debuted at No 1 on the US pop music chart, largely bucking the sales slides that have affected other musicians, the group's label said.
TVNZ |
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Theater Dorothy and gang off to see the Wiz
The Panola Playhouse presents the beloved musical, "The Wizard of Oz," in four performances, Thursday through Sunday.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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A Musician Who Mixes and Matches
Herbie Hancock?s concert at Carnegie Hall, part of the JVC Jazz Festival, felt glib and undernourished.
New York Times |
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Grand Rapids pastor wins BET music award
A Grand Rapids pastor took home an award Tuesday night from the 2008 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.
WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids |
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New-look Chroma returns to Beaches
The original music band Chroma has gone through many changes over the past two years. Changes that are making the band better, according to its members.
The Florida Times-Union |
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Recognition for music producer
LOCAL music producer Sivuyile Batala, popularly known as “Vovee”, won an award in the Arts, Music and Culture category at the trufm Youth awards at the weekend.
Daily Dispatch |
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Soap box
Days of Our Lives – At the penthouse, Marlena drinks her tea. We see flashbacks of Alex drugging, and she listens to the hypnotic music. (4.55pm, SABC3)
Daily Dispatch |
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Arts Notes
Dylan Shore-boundBob Dylan has added a second Jersey Shore concert to his summer tour.
The Star-Ledger |
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