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Celebrating holiday with flare
Almost 250 years after the birth of the United States, the Fourth of July means picnics, barbecues, music and, above all, fireworks. Regardless of where you are in Maryland, there will be spectacular celebrations nearby. Here's a roundup of Independence Day celebrations throughout the state.
Baltimore Sun |
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Rothbury! Rock on! (and camp out at the ranch)
Rothbury! Rock on! (and camp out at the ranch)
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids |
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Fireworks may not be fun for pets
SUMTER COUNTY — The Fourth of July is an occasion to enjoy patriotic music, fireworks, picnics and socializing with friends. But remember that your four-legged, fur-coated friends may be frightened or even terrified by all the unaccustomed noise and commotion.
The Villages Daily Sun |
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Tales of teenage skate park activists
It started as a phone call from one 15-year-old to another during a boring summer day. "Hey, let's get a skate park," Morgan Murgia said almost n ...
The Bryan-College Station Eagle |
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Student-run record label at USM signs Hattiesburg rockers Sypher
Hattiesburg band Sypher has recently signed with South City Records, a student-run record label based at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Hattiesburg American |
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Pop princess shines at royal ceremony
Britain honours Kylie Minogue with OBE for a 'lifetime of music making'.
The Age |
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Happy throng grabs free tickets
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- "I've been waiting, standing in the dark for hours," crooned a happy fan yesterday morning, celebrating his ticket to see Jon Bon Jovi. The lyrics, from the musician's song "Starting All Over Again," couldn't have suited the occasion better.
Staten Island Advance |
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'I am so proud of my country'
Singer George Meiring has paid his own way to New Zealand to perform the South African anthem before the Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and All Blacks.
News 24 South Africa |
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Special events: Celebrate with food, fireworks, bands, baseball
The Red, White, KABOOM celebration, a two-day event featuring food, music, and...
The Toledo Blade |
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Senior Center Benefit Concert
The Tallahassee Senior Center is hosting a benefit concert.
WCTV Tallahassee |
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buyingTeam Awarded Outsourcing 'Oscar' After Achieving Dramatic Cost Savings for Universal Music
buyingTeam, the procurement specialist, has won the OutsourcingCenter's 2008 Best EU Outsourcing Excellence Award for achieving significant cost savings for Universal Music. Significantly, buyingTeam's achievement marks the first time purchasing has been recognised in these global awards.
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Polishing up a tarnished Spoleto
After falling apart under Francis Menotti, the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, a two-and-a-half-week event that was once a major stop on the international culture circuit, is recovering its luster.
International Herald Tribune |
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Television - Lifestyle
The Queenstown Winter Festival dog derby was held today, and Nightline caught up with a local farmer whose dog Jean was a hopeful.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Ex-leader at Spoleto calls ouster political
Francis Menotti broke a long silence on Wednesday and accused Italian politicians of callously throwing him out of the festival founded by his father, the composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
International Herald Tribune |
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Celebrate Independence Day with music and fireworks
There will be no shortage of fireworks this weekend as the Tri-State area celebrates our countrys 232nd birthday. Often the fireworks will be the nightcapper for a day full of activities and entertainment. Several events will feature live music.
The Herald-Mail |
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Bright lights, big concert
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Americas birthday Saturday, July 5, in its 23rd Annual Salute to Independence at Antietam National Battlefield. This years concert will feature musicians with connections to the region and the orchestra, a real celebration of our own, said MSO Music Director Elizabeth Schulze.
The Herald-Mail |
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Telenor goes Ovi
Telenor and Nokia today announced a cooperation on mobile services using the Ovi service platform. Specific Nokia devices will be customised with services such as Nokia Maps, N-Gage, Telenor Music Store and Mobile TV with more to come in the future.
All About Symbian |
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The Boro Boogie Pickers are proud of roots
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - People see the Dobro, the fiddle, banjo and washboard and assume The Boogie Boro Pickers play bluegrass.
The Herald-Mail |
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Night life
This is a partial list of upcoming entertainment at Tri-State-area bars and nightclubs that are open to the public. Private service organizations are not included. To be included, bands and clubs may send live music information at least one week in advance to Night Life, The Herald-Mail, P.O. Box 439, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or fax 301-714-0245; or send e-mail to sharons@herald-mail.com. Include ...
The Herald-Mail |
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Minogue picks royal award with a smile
Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue was honoured for a "lifetime of music making" at a glittering ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.
The West Australian |
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Music Review: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into
Perfect for your next dance party. Actually, that title isn’t true in my case. I caught the tail end of their high energy set at Coachella 2008 and the band’s debut album comes very close to matching the same intensity that enraptured so many that hot desert day with their hard-rocking electronic sounds. “Battle Royale” sets the stage, slowly growing in...
Blogcritics.org |
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Music Review: Black Tide - Light From Above
A new young metal act is taking the scene by storm. Is it me or are these bands getting younger? Not only that, they are demonstrating an amazing amount of musical skill and songwriting maturity. Whether it be Trivium (despite the decent misstep of The Crusade) or Bushwhack, or whoever else you may want to add, these young acts are turning out some really good music. All of the members of Black ...
Blogcritics.org |
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MUSIC REVIEW: Coldplay covers life and death
Live the life. What does this statement mean to you What is the life that one must live to grasp a feel of completeness before
Lancaster Online |
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Essence expects to match last year's attendance
This weekend's 14th annual Essence Music Festival is expected to draw crowds that match last year's despite a national economic downturn and a new producer for the festival.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Local News
Calder seniors will have to take their song and dance elsewhere this month. The Calder Seniors Centre gymnasium will be closed for renovations through July, but the centre’s vice-president Chuck Collins says he’s “hopin’ like hell” that things can be finished by Aug. 1.
The Edmonton Examiner |
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