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International flavours at heritage centre
INFLUENCES from around the world will take centre stage at an international festival next weekend. Yate will celebrate cultures, arts and cuisine from China to India, Ireland to Poland during a worldly weekend at the town's heritage centre.
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Weekend in the park
Brandon and Amber Martins sat underneath a shade tree near the main stage at Spring Park Saturday, taking in the sights and sounds of the 30th annual Helen Keller Festival with their sons, Isaac and Whit.Originally from Louisiana, it was the Martins' second trip to the Keller Festival.
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'The loveliest place' that never grew up
Each year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Los Altos residents bundle up in coats and scarves to line their downtown streets with blankets, folding chairs and makeshift picnic tables in anticipation of the Festival of Lights Parade.
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Slatkin leaves National Symphony Orchestra on a high note
The year 1994 was an auspicious one for the National Symphony Orchestra. That fall, Leonard Slatkin conducted the ensemble in his first ever appearance here as music director designate.
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Iconic after all these years
He's just celebrated his 75th birthday: Wanna bet that country music icon Willie Nelson is in better shape than you?
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Kidman picks Urban songs for childbirth
Nicole Kidman wants to listen to songs by her country singer husband Keith Urban and a famous Irish flautist when she gives birth to her first child.
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Long time coming for Fuente Ovejuna, but worth the wait
If the Stratford Shakespeare Festival had done nothing else to make us grateful this season – and believe me, they've done plenty already – the introduction of playwright Lope de Vega and his superb work, Fuente Ovejuna , would be enough to earn our thanks.
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Favoured mainstays, young talent dazzle
There are two things to hope for on TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival outings: stellar performances by favoured acts and the discovery of brilliant new talent.
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Scenes from a hip-hop marriage
While kiss-and-tell books have been a staple of rock 'n'roll, it's early days for the genre in hip hop. Bestowed with the industry nickname Superhead, former music video performer and Virgin Islands native Karrine Steffans got the ball rolling in 2005 with her New York Times bestseller Confessions of a Video Vixen which explicitly detailed dalliances with entertainers, such as Sean "Diddy" ...
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Orchestra Baobab are still specialists in all styles
Balla Sidibe , singer, 65. He started out as a gendarme from southern Senegal's Casamance region and moved to Dakar hoping to join the presidential guard. Instead, he got caught up in music.
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Field of Flight: What's on tap?
The plunging stunt planes are impressive, the Thunderbirds are awe inspiring and the balloons are easy on the eyes, but if you're coming to the 2008 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival just for the aerial action, you better get your head out of the clouds.
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Man plays piano with prosthetic limbs
CODY -- Bill Rasmussen has traveled the country showcasing his skills at nursing homes and retirement facilities.
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moveable music
WHAT: GoStereo iPod Foldable Speakers.
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Best-selling classical recording artist Leonard Pennario dies at 83
LOS ANGELES – Pianist and best-selling classical recording artist Leonard Pennario has died. He was 83. Pennario died Friday at his home in La Jolla, California, from complications of Parkinson's disease, his biographer Mary Kunz Goldman said.
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B-52s refuel, get back in action with Lauper tour
The rejuvenated B-52s – Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson – are still dancing this mess around 30 years after their deliriously wacko hit “Rock Lobster” shook up common notions of what rock ’n’ roll should, and could, be.
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Camp's school of rock beats all
David Allinder sat in the middle of the Shades Valley High School auditorium as band members took their places on stage, plugged in their instruments and began playing the unmistakable tune of "Come Together" by The Beatles. He nodded his head with the rhythm and listened intently.
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Rocking the opera
"Singing is my life. For me it's not just a means to an end or a way of life, it's me. I see, I smell, I hear, I sing". Photo: Chris Sant Founier.
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Tilly and the Wall has unique sound
Everybody needs a gimmick. And Tilly and the Wall has a doozy. Their beat comes not from drums, or bongos, or cymbals, but from amplified stamping feet, aided by the occasional tricked-up slapping of hands.
New York Daily News |
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Lawmaker, music legends made impact
70 Elmer Tarbox 1916-1987
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Former MLB star to perform at lake Friday
Christian singer/songwriter and former Major League Baseball player Kent Bottenfield will perform at G.R.A.C.E.'s Marina on July 4 at 7 p.m.
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Community Calendar for June 29
June 29: The Wallace Family Reunion will be held at Jemison City Park from 8-3. Bring a dish, as we will have lunch at the park. Bring your guitars, as we will have live music. All friends and family are invited to attend. For more information contact Ronald Wallace at (334) 366-2542.
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Sanford gallery introduces art to young folks
Gallery on First, 211 E. First St. in Sanford, is offering art classes for children and teens in July.
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Record crowds expected for July 4 celebration
Friday's 18th annual 4th on Broadway celebration is expected to be bigger than ever, from start to finish, in part because it will feature Mac Davis and Richie McDonald as closing concert co-headliners.
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Kitty Donohoe to perform June 30
Kitty Donohoe will perform at the new outdoor Martin Hansen Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30. Kitty Donohoe will be performing her original Michigan Music, a tribute to our Michigan History with touches on voyageurs, Paul Bunyan, loggers, waterways and more.
Eaton Rapids Community News |
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Norm Rejection and Martyrium live
Veteran metal acts Norm Rejection and Martyrium will be playing live at Remedy Rock Club, Paceville on Friday 18th July. This will be Norm Rejection's first gig with new bassist and long-time friend Rex, replacing Joker who parted with the band on an amicable basis. Rex joins vocalist Wil, drummer Michael Briguglio and guitarist Sean Vukovic.
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