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Activities set for Fourth and beyond
Here are more of the area's fireworks and festivals that are part of this week's celebration of Independence Day. If you know of other events in our region, call The Telegraph at (618) 463-2568.
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Jay-Z 'I'd like to play Glastonbury again'
Jay-Z says he would like to headline the Glastonbury Festival again, following his performance last weekend. "Of course," the rapper replied, when asked in an interview with MTV whether he would consider returning to the Somerset event.
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All Classical 89.9 Names Jack Allen, Public Radio Broadcast Veteran, New President & CEO
PORTLAND, OR -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/01/08 -- All Classical 89.9 KBPS, a non-profit 24-hour classical music station serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced that its board of directors has named public-radio veteran Jack Allen as its new CEO.
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PSU receives $10 million gift
Pittsburg State University celebrated a “historic” day Tuesday as the university received a $10 million gift from anonymous donors, specifically earmarked for a new fine and performing arts center.
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AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE
Aug. 13: "Classic Crooners," Londonderry Seniors, Betty at 944-5310. Aug. 10-15: Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe, Sweet Sixteen Seniors Club, Don Henning, 285-9795.
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Ben Kweller to debut new works at Greenville concert
GREENVILLE — It’s the first time I’ve played in Greenville since Radish,” Ben Kweller said by phone the week before his return to his former home for a sold-out Fourth of July show at the Stonewall Music Hall. “The plan was just to play music on the deck of my parents’ Club Lake home.
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Haggard displays his full emotional spectrum
Country music legend Merle Haggard needed little adornment in his soul-baring show at Mystic Lake Casino Showroom.
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Music in the park
Music filled Olcott Park in Virginia Tuesday evening for the opening day of the Great Virginia Get-Together. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story.
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Fireworks, fun ahead
The Rotary Club in Tunkhannock is putting an Independence Day celebration a day earlier than most folks on Thursday with more than just an aerial fireworks display.
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Putting their money on the music
The committee organizing a free Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra concert on Thursday in Lemoyne's Negley Park needed to raise $20,000 to cover costs.
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Westfield to host the Talented Tots and Teens program on Saturdays
WESTFIELD - The best way to describe what is happening on the green in Westfield would be to say that it is alive with music - and will be every Saturday through Aug. 30.
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Students immerse themselves in Ireland
Four American International College students left the comforts of their family, friends, and country for an adventure that began and ended all too quickly.
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Music Review: The Futureheads - This is Not the World
The post-punk popsters attempt a return to form with mixed results. The Futureheads drew a lot of flak for their 2006 CD News and Tributes. Critics and fans cut their teeth thinking of new ways to say how the band abandoned the post-punk power and promise of their 2004 debut. In fact, News contained some excellent punk-pop. The song “Fall Out” in particular is one of the best Brit songs of the ...
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July wine festivals
July 3: All-American wine tasting at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 6-8:30 p.m., live music 6-8 p.m.; garden open until 9 p.m.; $10, seniors, $9, children (3-12) $6, younger than 3 free, garden members free.
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Evanescence star starts label
The creative force behind the rise of rock band Evanescence, with hits "Bring Me to Life" and "The Fallen", songwriter Ben Moody has taken his love for the music in a new direction; as head of the new, artist-centered label, FNR Records!
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Last Shadow Puppets announce tour
Following their surprise appearance on The Park Stage at last weekend's Glastonbury Festival appearance, The Last Shadow Puppets - that's Alex Turner and Miles Kane - have announced details of their upcoming tour.
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Forum board gets new members
SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Public Forum Board of Directors has elected three new members: Jerry S. Moore, Kimberly A. Hudson and Ryan E. Greenier. Jerry Moore, of Greenfield, is the director of development at WFCR: NPR News & Music for Western New England.
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Youth symphony completes China tour
The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra gave the final performance of its two-week tour to China on Sunday evening, a collaboration with the group's Hong Kong counterpart.
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TWIN CITIES: Music to precede fireworks
The Sugar ‘N Jazz Orchestra and Rip and the Band Dogs are scheduled to perform in the City of Tonawanda as part of Friday night’s fireworks festivities for the Twin Cities.
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Cory Cordero-Rabe’s Sound Lab Brings a Community-Based Studio to S.B.
For 10 years, ninth-generation Santa Barbaran Cory Cordero-Rabe has nurtured his dream of opening a recording facility committed to helping area musicians succeed.
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Briefs: Irish festival to feature music and more
Well known bands such as Gaelic Storm, the Glengarry Bhoys and Red Hand Paddy will highlight the Pittsburgh Irish Festival Sept. 5 to 7 at the Riverplex in West Homestead.
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Will The Booms Go Bust?
TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Jim Arthur has been a fan of fireworks since childhood. Something about them always fascinated him, he said, and that appreciation has grown yearly.
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Married to music
Maggie McKaig and Luke Wilson aren't your average neighbors. Wilson is a luthier - someone who makes and repairs wooden string instruments - while McKaig is a part-time music and theater instructor at Yuba River Charter School.
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Music Review: The C Elliot Project Trifecta
The C Elliott Project is just beginning. The age of the Internet artist is upon us. Thousands of artists work their day job, busting their proverbial butts to make a living. Every free moment, their mind wanders to a dream world where their music and their message are heard by millions. They grab their guitar nightly to release themselves from the pressure of daily life and pour their...
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Music Fans in UK This Weekend Treated to Pedal-Power For Their Phones [O2 Wireless]
The only real problem with today's portable electronics is battery life. The gear gets more powerful but sadly battery technology really hasn't kept up, that's why we write about things like solar...
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