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SCERA is bringing updated 'Footloose' to life in Orem
Director Neal Johnson says he has no doubt audiences will leave the SCERA's "Footloose: The Musical" energized.
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Statement from Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper
We were as surprised as anyone that jazz singer Rene Marie did not sing our national anthem at today's State of the City ceremony, as our staff had requested. As I listened to her sing, I assumed she would eventually move into the traditional Star Spangled Banner. I called her personally this afternoon to understand what happened. She explained her song was an artistic expression of her love for ...
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Festivals, fireworks lead off the Fourth
Furman's Music by the Lake, the Drive take on Savannah, the AT&T Red, White and Blue Celebration, Simpsonville's Independence Day at Heritage Park and Redemption Freedom Fest.
The Greenville News |
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Strings Music Festival celebrates new venue with gala concert, open house
It is uncommon for classical music concerts to begin with standing, whooping ovations. On Saturday, opening night for the 2008 Strings Music Festival featured two such displays — rowdy ones — well before any performers took the stage.
The Steamboat Pilot & Today |
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Doobies, you're the inspiration for bored Chicago fans
When it comes to nostalgia acts in rock 'n' roll, sometimes it's hard to know when to hang it up. At a certain point, artists become parodies of themselves...
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Fast food outlet going great guns
BEIRUT: At ‘Buns and Guns’ you can order a ‘Kalashnikov’ sandwich from a bullet-shaped menu, prepared by chefs in military fatigues with the roar of explosions as background music.
Gulf Times |
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Deobrah Grabien presents murder and music
Like rock music? If the answer is yes--and let's face it, most people have wanted to be a rock star at some point or another--then there is a new series that is an absolute must-read. Rock and Roll Never Forgets by Deborah Grabien, which hits shelves July 8, is the first in the Kinkaid Chronicles, a series about murder, music and a classic rock band.
The Daily Utah Chronicle |
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Have fun near home in Addison
With summertime spurring families to travel throughout the country, Addison officials hope local residents will make their fun at home on the Fourth of July.
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Arts council seeks Opening Night acts
Opening Night is a New Year's Eve extravaganza that has live performances from musicians, dancers, singers, jugglers, painters and even poets. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is now accepting proposals to participate in Opening Night 2009. The deadline for proposal submission is 5 p.m. July 18. Opening Night will be 7 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31 in downtown Oklahoma City. Performance sites ...
The Oklahoman |
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Independence Day the Glen Ellyn Way
It's time for one of Glen Ellyn's favorite hometown traditions - the Fourth of July Celebration. There's a whole day of activities organized by the Fourth of July Committee. Here's a look at what's planned.
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Food, fun, fireworks in Oakbrook Terrace
It's more than an evening out with neighbors. Oakbrook Terrace's 4th of July Celebration promises good food, good music and flashy fireworks.
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How to get the most out of life
In last year’s Fourth of July column, my wife Bette and I expressed our feelings about the great country we are privileged to live in. The article was reproduced in a number of publications and generated a significant amount of positive feedback.
Journal Inquirer |
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AC/DC Are Back In Black Ice
We will know next week what the title of the new AC/DC album will be but 'Black Ice' looks like a front-runner at the moment. AC/DC have three titles being considered for the album, another one being 'Runaway Train', Albert Music's Danny Keenan confirms for Undercover News.
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Putnam City OKs projects
WARR ACRES — The Putnam City School Board has approved construction projects estimated at $1.5 million for school sites across the district. The board passed the bids during its June 26 school board meeting. Board members approved a $1 million bid from Standard Roofing Co. for a new roof at Putnam City West High School. One-story classroom areas, the main gymnasium, music rooms and the library ...
The Oklahoman |
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Melinda Watts lives Gospel Dream'
Fairfield Township native Melinda Watts won Gospel Music Channel's "Gospel Dream" competition Sunday night.
Bridgeton News |
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Two's company in first piano music festival in Cupertino
Playing the piano is rarely regarded as a team activity, but a new foundation in town plans to change that, while broadening Silicon Valley's musical horizons.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
•Marion Kiwanis Club, 11:45 a.m., Meshingomesia Country Club, 2225 N. Lagro Road. Call 664-0607.
Marion Chronicle-Tribune |
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620 acres at Blossom might go to park
A tract of 620 acres at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls might be saved from development. The Trust for Public Land on Tuesday announced plans to acquire the undeveloped property from the Musical Arts Association.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Street man finds way to make music again
Sherman Yates is 62. His bladder is weak. So he went into Brothers Bar & Grill that night to use the washroom. Is my music too loud? No, a Brothers worker told him.
Lincoln Journal Star |
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Music of the islands cascades down plaza
Above, Tricia McKinney of Akron, singer and percussionist, performs with the Calypso Gypsies band last Wednesday for folks having lunch, left, in the first concert of the Lunch Hour Concert Series at Cascade Plaza. The concerts are from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Live Music
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Feeling the Heat ...and still chasing the music, even on vacation
For some people, music is more than background noise. It's the soundtrack to life. Memories and moments are built around specific songs and when you hear that tune again, the experiences tied to it all come flooding back. Music can be lifeblood, a healing salve, a resting place and the thing that ke... By G.K. Hizer.
Urban Tulsa |
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[AandE] Obama vs. McCain: Rock Showdown!
If you wouldn't trust someone to pick out a playlist for a party, would you trust them to lead the free world?
The Minnesota Daily |
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Live Nation eyes Shakira deal
Latin music pop star Shakira reportedly is in talks with concert promoter Live Nation Inc for a contract that will include touring, merchandising and recording.
News 24 South Africa |
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Music Review: Art Pepper - Unreleased Art, Vol III: The Croydon Concert May 14, 1981
Art Pepper's widow Laurie gives us jazz fans another reason why we miss her late husband so much. The story of Art Pepper's remarkable emergence from the abyss of drug addiction and incarceration is one of the most uplifting stories of the jazz greats, amongst stories that have more often ended tragically. His comeback was not only complete, but had even exceeded his earlier peak. For the last ...
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