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Preparations 'on track' for first Formula One night race
SINGAPORE'S preparations to hold Formula One's first night grand prix are on track with three months to go, the city-state's officials said on Thursday as organisers released more tickets.
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Fourth of July music, food and fun headed for higher ground this year
Flooding covers a riverfront venue with muddy water and debris. A big-city Fourth of July celebration and a summer-concert series must be moved to a new location. In two weeks.
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A different take on summer camp
"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one." Up into the air shoots a little rocket, leaving a stream of black smoke. As the rocket floats to the ground with the release of a colorful parachute, a small crowd of boys waits for it to land.
Ventura County Star |
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What's happening
Concerts
Belleville News-Democrat |
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For Oddysey, the musical journey continues
AMESBURY and mdash; In an Amesbury basement adorned with classic rock posters, the members of Oddysey are hard at work practicing for their Fourth of July performance before the Amesbury Days fireworks. The band whips through "Santeria" by Sublime, and it's clear what kind of style they play. Their set list includes covers of classic rock and modern rock songs.
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Calendar: 07.03.08
Freedom Rock Show with music by the Leche Pets, JohnTom Cortez, 7 Day Bluz, Blissful Noise and Savor is at the Mug Room, 5114 Carroll Lane. Doors open at 8 p.m. No cover
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Colleyville, Grapevine grads living out their rock-star dreams
By MATT KEYSER / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Matt Keyser is a Bedford freelance writer. Four recent high school graduates have found their niche in something other than college.
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On Today
Dancing in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 7 p.m. Tel. 250-361-0356. (weather permitting). Today: Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dancers.
Victoria Times Colonist |
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Kuselan audio rocks Tamilnadu
The audio of ‘Kuselan’ is doing excellent business is fast moving out of the shelves stores in Tamilnadu.
IndiaGlitz |
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Festival no drama for association
THE Cervantes branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted about 150 people in the CWA region’s yearly drama festival.
Central Midlands & Costal Advocate |
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Singapore: Preparations 'On Track' For First Formula One Night Race; Issues More Tickets
SINGAPORE: Singapore's preparations to hold Formula One's first night grand prix are on track with three months to go, the city-state's officials said Thursday (3 July) as organizers released more tickets.
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Millstadt choir honors veterans
The Millstadt Community Choir will give a big salute to village veterans during the group's annual patriotic concert at 7 tonight at Zion Evangelical Church.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Metro-east Fourth activities
You can let your patriotism show and have a blast doing it at metro-east celebrations featuring music, food and fireworks
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Unique songwriter debuts new album
It is hard to believe "Union Park and Magnolia Street" is Jason Beckham's first full-length album - his experience as a musician and songwriter shows. Beckham moved to Athens three years ago, he said in a telephone interview. Before then, Beckham moved at age 21 from Atlanta to Nashville, where he played venues for seven years.
The Red and Black |
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'Psychedelic' group to take 40 Watt stage
Five fingers clutch a microphone and become a fist full of soul. A man has replaced his nerves with guitar strings and soaked his heart in rock 'n' roll gasoline. That man is King Kahn. Kahn and the Shrines has left behind a trail of dance-floor fire ever since it left Berlin and went on tour.
The Red and Black |
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Independence day community events
The 7th Annual Sunflower Farm Festival A great way to celebrate Independence Day in the South. Activities include "Cut Your Own Sunflowers" for $10, hayrides and demonstrations by heritage artisans. Live music plays throughout the day and Southern specialty foods are served.
The Red and Black |
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Politically-charged trio promises 'high energy'
Beneath the celebrity-crazed world of Los Angeles, alternative rock band Glass Fence insists their hometown's music scene "isn't what it's cracked up to be." "The Los Angeles music scene itself, at least locally, is kind of dead," drummer Daniel Rodriguez said.
The Red and Black |
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Orchestra takes on 'Boheme' at Mann
Opera, staged or in concert, has been an intermittent and not especially well-adjusted visitor to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. No mystery why: Operatic needs are numerous and specific in ways that don't sit well in an all-purpose venue. And op
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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The Essence of recovery
NEW ORLEANS - From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser |
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Michael Smerconish: Kenny Gamble's patriotic tune
MENTION the "Philadelphia sound" to any music fan, and they'll think "Love Train" by the O'Jays, "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul or countless classics by Teddy Pendergrass.
Philadelphia Daily News |
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CD SALES PLUMMET FURTHER
Sales in the slumping music business are hitting another sour note at the halfway mark of 2008. After plunging 15 percent in 2007, digital and physical album purchases are down another 11 percent through the first six months of this year with just...
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Patriotic play a 'snapshot' of 20th century U.S.
"Tintypes," the Vandivort Theatre production opening tonight, is "basically a snapshot of what America was like at the turn of the century. It has all the music from the turn of the century," said Gary Lyons, director and actor.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Feed your body, fill your ears
Head to the square in Ozark, 100 Second St., between 6 and 10 tonight to get your fill of produce and wares for sale at the farmers market and to hear music performed by local musicians. Visit www.ozarkmainstreet.org or call 582-6246 for details.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Don Edwards — and his hologram — keep the singing cowboy ethos alive
Don Edwards has been through a thing or two in his 69 years. A devotee of the singing cowboy movies as a kid, he ended up being sought out by Robert Redford to sing and act in The Horse Whisperer . His "Coyotes" was featured in Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man . (It was Timothy Treadwell's favorite song.)
Colorado Springs Independent |
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National Symphony Orchestra to be in state next year
By Rob Moritz Arkansas News Bureau CONWAY - Arkansas will host the National Symphony Orchestra for a week next year as part of a program designed to bring the orchestra of the nation's capital to all 50 states.
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