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‘Rent’ takes a final bow
NEW YORK — “Rent” may be saying goodbye to Broadway on Sept. 7, but the long-running pop-rock musical will still be around in print.
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Somber music not a downer
Chrysanthemums were once considered a typical funeral flower, violinist Ferdinand Liva explained, and that’s why a certain six-minute Puccini piece bears that name.
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Stage
Grease. Will Sandy and Danny find love when the odds are against them? Join the 1950s high school gang in the musical comedy-drama at the Pocono Playhouse, Playhouse Lane, off Route 390, Mountainhome. Through July 13 with performances Thursdays at 2 and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $25, $23. 595-7456.
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Specials
"A Capitol Fourth" Celebrate America's birthday with a 90-minute gala from Washington, D.C., hosted by Jimmy Smits. Performing with the National Symphony Orchestra will be Huey Lewis, Taylor Hicks and Jerry Lee Lewis. 7 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8. "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" This special from New York features Natasha Bedingfield, Kenny Chesney, Jordin Sparks and ...
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Concerts
Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival, 9th annual event with Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers, the Grasscutters, Raven Creek, Folk Spirits, Reverend Al Lumpkin and Friends, Hillbilly Water, Stained Grass Window, the Doerfel Family, Special Ed and the Short Bus, NewFound Road, James King, Lonesome River Band, Hillbilly Gypsies, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, David Davis and the Warrior River ...
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Events
Kutztown Folk Festival, the annual Pennsylvania Dutch celebration with six stages of live music, the nation’s only horse-powered carousel, hex-sign painters, glassblowing, ox roast, hay maze, herbal garden, Fourth of July Parade, country auction, folk singers and country dancing along with theater and a country auction. Also: fine folk art and traditional crafts, children’s fun ...
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Locals fill the 4th with music
Local musicians keep the islands dancing
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Orchestra going to Vienna
Say "auf wiedersehn." For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra will travel to Vienna, Austria, to perform at the International Youth Music Festival and Competition. • Soundslide: Pasadena Youth Orchestra
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INDEPENDENCE DAY MUSIC
Jeff Sandness plays during Fourth of July Festivities at J.J. Richards Band Dome at Lincoln Park Thursday evening.
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McGraw's hit parade mixes it up at Blossom
Tim McGraw has been a country music superstar for more than 15 years and a mainstream pop star for a decade. He took the mantle of crossover king from the semiretired Garth Brooks and racked up a string of chart-topping albums, and sells out tours alone and with his crossover superstar wife, Faith Hill.
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Go forth locally on 4th
Home-sweet-home types, not to worry. From fireworks displays, music and food to carnival rides and magic shows, plenty of Fourth of July festivities are happening locally this weekend.
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And now for the important news ....
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com . The Music Man airs tonight on Turner Classic Movies as it does every Independence Day. The movie is set at the end of the horse-and-buggy era. Viewers today think it's charming that folks still had enough money to buy band uniforms after they filled up the horse.
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It's all about the ribs, baby
The crowds were thin under the swollen clouds, but the enthusiasm was thick as sauce. Clara Hoffert, 4, noshed on a bone as big as her arm at Thursday's inaugural Rib, White and Blue Festival in downtown Akron.
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Hovland Art Festival
Woodturner Lou Pignolet is just one of many artists and craftspeople who will be on hand at the Hovland Art Festival this weekend. Handmade gifts, crafts, food and music will be on tap Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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July 4th weekend offers a myriad of arts happenings
There are lots of things to do this weekend, the 4th of July. There’s music and an art fair, art exhibit openings and a play, not to mention the infamous Tofte Trek, 4th of July parades, Timber Days in Grand Marais and fireworks up and down the North Shore.
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Business owners offered advice
Using the empowerment theme that permeates this weekend's Essence Music Festival as a backdrop, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu's office hosted a forum Thursday to encourage minority and women small-business owners to seek out business opportunities in Louisiana and teach them how to do so.
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Modi flags off rathyatra amid heavy security
Ahmedabad, July 4: Amid the chanting of prayers and massive security, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday flagged off the 131st Jagannath rathyatra, the annual chariot festival dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath.
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By the rockets' red glare
Fireworks are reason enough to tailgate for one group of friends who gather every year in the parking area of the Grundy County Fairgrounds to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Black history exhibit opens today
A mobile museum highlighting the major contributions of African-Americans in the history of the United States will make its debut in downtown New Orleans today as part of the Essence Music Festival.
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Pop-music parodist Weird Al Yankovic back at Star Plaza for Saturday concert
On a recent Monday afternoon, Weird Al Yankovic is at the Radisson Hotel and Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville talking about his quarter-century in show business.
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Location Guide
Germantown Family Fourth Celebration - Food, fireworks, and music. Fri., July 4, 5 p.m.
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The 60-Second Interview: Christian Scott
The word most commonly associated with the young New Orleans ex-pat now living in New York City is "trumpet phenom." At 25, Christian Scott is already a Grammy nominee, jazz mag cover boy, talk of the town, all that stuff.
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Calendar Listings
Southaven July 4th Celebration - Live music and fireworks. Fri., July 4, begins at dusk. Snowden Grove Park 6205 Snowden Lane, Southaven, MS (North Mississippi).
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Music Listings
FreeWorld - . Sundays, 10:30 p.m., Fri., July 4 and Sat., July 5, 10 p.m. Blues City Cafe 138 Beale Memphis (Beale Street) 526-3637.
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Music Listings
Arnold Lindsey Blues Band - . Fri., July 4. Ground Zero Zero Blues Alley, Clarksdale, MS (North Mississippi) 662-621-9009.
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