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Picnic with the Pops performs annual July 4th concert
HUNTINGTON -- Before seeing the "rockets' red glare" fireworks in Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington on Friday night, a number of locals made their traditional July 4th trip to the annual Picnic with the Pops concert.
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Musician Noel Sayre, native of Huntington, dies at 37
HUNTINGTON -- Noel Sayre was the kind of person who never said anything bad about anyone, and who was never spoken ill of either. Those who knew him say the 37-year-old who died this week leaves behind a lot of friends.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Whoah-oh! Bon Jovi's Soul halfway to AFL title
VOORHEES, N.J. -- Without plucking a guitar or writing lyrics for a generation of fans to memorize, Jon Bon Jovi has scored another No. 1 hit.
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Calendar for July 5
WORLDS OF FUN: 10 a.m.-midnight; Phil Stacey concert at 8 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m. 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. $14.99-$38.99. www.worldsoffun.com (816-454-4545)
The Kansas City Star |
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Lee's Summit/Southland Community Calendar July 5-11
MOTHERS AND MORE: Meeting. Lee’s Summit Chapter. 7-9 p.m. July 9, Legacy Park Community Center, 901 N.E. Bluestem, Lee’s Summit. Free. www.mothersandmore.org (816-525-2357)
The Kansas City Star |
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SHOWTIME The column that floats around in a Petri dish
Among pop music writer Timothy Finn’s favorite shows so far this year: T he Raconteurs at the Uptown; Kid Rock at the Sprint Center; Paw, Alejandro Escovedo, Flaming Lips and the Gourds at Wakarusa.
The Kansas City Star |
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Music lovers get in the groove at 80/35 fest
The first day of Des Moines’ first attempt to hold a two-day music festival went on without any major issues Friday evening.
The Des Moines Register |
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REL: VBS gets facelift at price
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It’s a wonder vacation Bible school made it out of the 1960s. Back in the days of black-and-white TV, churches offered kids lemonade, cookies and flannel-board stories about Jesus, all set to a clanging piano.
Tyler Morning Telegraph |
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Get Out Wine festival, Booms & Blooms
The fun doesn’t have to stop after the last sparkle falls from the sky Friday. If you haven’t figured out what to do the rest of your holiday weekend, here are some ideas.
The Kansas City Star |
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100,000 turn out for Independence Festival
Rain failed to keep away the thousands who packed Waterfront Park today for the Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival. The two-day event wrapped up with fireworks, children's activities and, of course, music.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Calendar for July 2
RAPHAEL HOTEL: LOUNGE: Dave McCubbin, 6-10 p.m.; 325 Ward Parkway. (816-756-3800) JAZZ — A LOUISIANA KITCHEN-LEGENDS: Andy Masters, 6-9 p.m.; 1859 Village West Parkway, Suite 102, Kansas City, Kan. (913-328-0003)
The Kansas City Star |
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PEOPLE PROFILE: Art Huntington is master of musical memories
Art Huntington recently received the sound track to “Cry,” and the Lockport singer can’t wait to perform the Johnnie Ray song at the Village Park Clubhouse on July 19.
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal |
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Independence Day celebrations held countywide
The Red Hot and Blue Festival, celebrating the Fourth of July in The Woodlands was a tremendous success, according to Carolyn Pennell, operations manager for the Town Center Improvement District....
The Conroe Courier |
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A little rain's no trouble for Fourth festival
Afternoon rain showers didn't stop hundreds of people from gathering Friday in Flagler Park to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities.
The Palm Beach Post |
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Thousands gather for Fourth at Fairgrounds Park
Rain canceled the opening ceremony of Hagerstowns Fourth of July celebration at Fairgrounds Park, but by 6:30 p.m., a band was playing the blues despite a steady drizzle. The fireworks display began at about 10:30 p.m. an hour later than scheduled. Early Friday evening, only a dozen gathered for the music. Several boys danced in the rain, playing air guitar and pounding out the bands rhythms ...
The Herald-Mail |
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Music Review: In Your Room
Reviewed by Dave Karger --
Entertainment Weekly |
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Friends honor Forrest Rose at park dedication
COLUMBIA — The lawn next to Mojo’s was packed with blankets and folding chairs Friday as people came out to enjoy the relaxing sound of bluegrass music and honor an old friend.
Columbian Missourian |
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Local radio station set to start
Mergers have gobbled up locally owned radio stations in Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount Telegram |
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Akron celebrates with food and fun
Greasy lips and sticky fingers were the order of the day Friday at Akron's Rib, White & Blue Festival celebrating Independence Day.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Winehouse sings and sips wine on stage
Amy Winehouse sipped from a glass of red wine and looked unsteady at music festival.
WPVI-TV Philadelphia |
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Catch the music at River John Festival Days
By Sherry Martell Truro Daily News River John — Music will bring the River John waterfront to life during the River John Festival Days as a long list of musicians are slated to entertain there.
The Truro Daily News |
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Friends honor Forrest Rose at park dedication
COLUMBIA — The lawn next to Mojo’s was packed with blankets and folding chairs Friday as people came out to enjoy the relaxing sound of bluegrass music and honor an ...
Columbia Missourian |
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AROUND THE BIG COUNTRY 07.05.08
Area briefs from ANSON; COMANCHE; DE LEON; DESDEMONA; OLD GLORY
Abilene Reporter-News |
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Fans enjoy music at St. Louis Blues Festival
Shepherd resident Dave Thomson had a lot of celebrating to do on July 4. Besides the obvious holiday, he was also celebrating his birthday. And what better way for this musician to have a good time on his birthday than to be surrounded by blues music at the St. Louis Blues Festival.
The Morning Sun |
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America I AM Mobile Experience Begins Nationwide Tour
Thousands of people united at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans today to celebrate the launch of "America I AM Across America," a mobile experience leading to the "America I AM: The African American Imprint" museum exhibition.
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