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Rock musical concert for kids
Not everyone knows who Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens are, even if the latter is half-Filipino. But every person who lives in a house with a “tween” knows who Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are.
Manila Standard Today |
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Its All in the Wood
What is it that makes a Stradivarius violin so special? Growth rings in the wood, according to a group of Dutch scientists.
New York Times |
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A Critic Is Hired
The Washington Post has hired Anne Midgette as its classical music critic.
New York Times |
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This weekend
Our editor's picks for cooking, reading, music and DVDs.
Detroit News |
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Cause for a pause: Whoa-oh! Livin' for a title
Without plucking a guitar or writing infectious lyrics for a generation of fans to memorize, Jon Bon Jovi has scored himself another No. 1 hit: the best regular-season team in Arena Football.
Detroit News |
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Fireworks Rescheduled for Dusk Today
A Fourth of July filled with rain may have resulted in a few soggy hot dogs and hamburgers for picnickers Friday - but music to celebrate our nation's independence played on at WesBanco Arena.
The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register |
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Piano Lessons
To the Editor:.
New York Times |
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Wooster's Bicentennial Fireworks
Video from the July Fourth fireworks display in Wooster. The music is from the Wadsworth Community Band (which performed earlier in the evening in Wadsworth). The last video footage was shot on a Kodak digital camera (C875) after my Sony HD Handycam ran out of juice.
The Daily Record |
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Twisted Sisters
How two girls nicknamed Coco and Rosie grew up to be the freakiest freak-folk band of all.
New York Times |
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Feeling Neighborly on Bluegrass
Yankees aren?t supposed to know country music from a hole in the ground. But on Tuesday nights, not a mile from Harvard, the grass grows blue at the Cantab Lounge.
New York Times |
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Briefs
FEST & CAR SHOW Highland St. James Festival, Car and Bike Show is July 19 at 9640 Kennedy Ave. Registration is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and the show follows. A participant fee of $15 is asked, with a free T-shirt given for those who sign up by July 3. The fee is $20 after that date. Spectators are admitted free. Bike and car blessings, beer garden, food, music, trophies in 16 classes, ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Off to a rousing start
When hundreds of people parked themselves in front of the main stage in time for the first concert Friday, organizers of the Mariposa Folk Festival couldn’t help but be optimistic about the rest of the weekend. Last year’s record-breaking event “seems to be translating,” said Chris Mockler, executive director [...]
Orillia Packet & Times |
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Winning pool player rocks on
When Ashley Roulet won the Valley National Eight-Ball Association International Junior Championships last weekend at the Alltel Center, she did so with a song on her lips.
Mankato Free Press |
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Vacation Bible School becomes big business for publishers, churches
By JAY REEVES BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — 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. Children sat in short wooden chairs and listened to the tales for what seemed like an eternity. Things are different in 2008. DVDs and video screens are ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Growing Into a Home, and a Country
Mohammed Ali bought his co-op when he was single. Since then it has blossomed into a family home.
New York Times |
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4th of July at Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Hundreds gather to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, patriotic music and of course a fire works display. Many people flocked to Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the annual celebration.
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Did Bob Marley Grow Up in a Water Park?
The idea of a rock-music theme park may seem a strange marriage, but it is also a sign that in a changing music industry, rock ?n? roll has been forced to become more creative in attracting audiences.
New York Times |
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Musician, historian to lead singing service
WHAT: “The Life of Christ in Hymns — Old and New,” a hymn sing utilizing a call and response format. WHO: Paul Powell, church musician and music historian.
The Advocate |
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Rothbury rocks on
“It’s a music festival revolution,” they say. It’s big and it’s green. Sort of like The Incredible Hulk of music festivals. Just add a splash of activism and some hippie garb, and you’ve got Rothbury.
Ludington Daily News |
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NEWS IN THE ARTS U of M jazz finale to honor professor
The University of Memphis' radio station, WUMR, will cap its week-long "Jazz in June" fundraising drive with a tribute to one of its own, late station manager Dr. Bob McDowell.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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Doctor enjoys time spent in Balkans
Folks back home may wonder where 1,000 members of Missouri’s Army National Guard, including about 150 from Northwest Missouri, are during this holiday weekend.
St. Joseph News-Press |
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Tuning in Al Green's channel: Singer knows how to 'Lay it Down'
Certainly, Al Green's voice -- that famous honeyed falsetto -- would seem to be an otherworldly gift. But the Reverend Al remains a decidedly down-to-earth character -- despite his occasional lapses into the third person. One of Memphis music's true icons, the 62-year-old Green continues to split time between his career and the operation of his Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Whitehaven.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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Channel surfing: Calling music fans, A to ZZ
VH1 Classic in Concert: ZZ Top Live From Texas: VH1 Classic continues its "Rock Across America" weekend with this concert featuring rock music’s favorite bearded guys, filmed at Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie. 3 p.m., VH1 Classic (Charter Channel 234, Time Warner 284, DirecTV 337, Dish 163, FIOS 188, U-Verse 520) As the Bell Rings: The rapid-fire short sitcom bits — featuring Fort Worth’s ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Fourth of July celebrations around county
On Independence Day, 2008, Lancastrians will have the freedom to celebrate in a variety of ways. Music lovers can enjoy rock, blu
Lancaster Online |
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'Music is our mission:' 257th Army Band to play at Long's Park
For about as long as anyone can remember, Lancaster County has celebrated the Independence Day holiday at Long's Park. We go to s
Lancaster Online |
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