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Downtown Plano festivals canceled abruptly
By ANNETTE NEVINS / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News The Associated Press contributed to this report. Plano's Downtown at Sundown street festival series is no more, and the varied reactions to its loss include surprise, disappointment and the sad acknowledgement that it had to go.
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Playtime: July 12
POWWOW IN THE PARK The world of the Native American is featured 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today at Krutch Park, 519 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Indian Creek Productions presents "Spirit of the Nations" powwow at the park. The event is free and includes demonstrations of Native American dancing, drumming, music and storytelling. Visitors are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.
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Enjoy upcoming events
THIS WEEKEND XPoNentially enjoyable Organic, honest, crafty and smart. That's the kind of musical talent you'll see as the 15th annual WXPN (88.5 FM) XPoNential Music Festival continues in Camden.
Philadelphia Daily News |
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Parade launches Fiesta Mexicana
For a 75-year-old, the Fiesta Mexicana sure has a lot of energy. The 75th anniversary edition of Topeka's celebration of the culture, food, music, dance and art of its residents of Mexican descent got started Friday with a parade and street party. Festivities continue today with a run/walk and coronation ball, then it will be time to offer prayers for a successful fiesta at Sunday's opening ...
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Weekend: Things to do in the region
LEWES -- Juried Craft Fair More than 85 craftspersons, exhibits, music, more. Benefits Lewes Historical Society. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today. 110 Shipcarpenter St. $3. 645-7670 or www.historiclewes.org
The News Journal |
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Grants enable Allen teachers to build on out-of-box ideas
By BRIDGET BARRY THIAS / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Bridget Barry Thias is a Carrollton-based freelance writer. Allen schools will come alive this fall with projects ranging from exploring alternative energy sources to using music to improve reading.
Dallas Morning News |
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Oak Cliff community calendar
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER , 2600 Live Oak St., offers Buñuel Mexican Golden Age Movie Series, 2 to 4 p.m. July 19 and 26. Ballet Folklorico Classes are today, July 19, and 26, 10 a.m. for ages 4-12 and 11 a.m. for ages 13 and older. Dance class registration is $20. $8 per class.
Dallas Morning News |
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Rising cost of oil hits eisteddfod
THE Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod’s international credentials could be hit by rising oil prices, it was warned last night.
icWales |
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Fiddle player’s festival success
A YOUNG fiddle player from Scotland yesterday became the first performer ever at Llangollen to be officially classed as “exceptional”.
icWales |
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Void filled by music, more concerts
Musicians of the Columbus Symphony brought out the volunteers last night. Tonight, they'll send in the Marines.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Save on concert tickets
Palace Sports and Entertainment is offering big savings on the majority of concerts at the Palace, DTE Energy Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Music Festival scheduled through the summer and into early fall.
Detroit Free Press |
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THE SATURDAY LIST: Free Press critics' picks for this weekend
"Night Town," the Hot Club of Detroit's second CD for Mack Avenue, offers compelling evidence that the quintet continues to refine its delicate balance between the nicotine-stained nostalgia of Django Reinhardt-inspired Gypsy jazz and more contemporary musical currents.
Detroit Free Press |
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Poll respondents favor Juneau Folk Festival by slim margin
In a poll conducted Monday, July 11, Channel 2 News asked respondents what their favorite summer music festival. The Juneau Folk Festival won out by about 10 percentage points.
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Catholic Church reopens abuse case before Papal visit to Sydney
A Catholic nun places flowers around a statue of the late Pope John Paul II outside St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, yesterday. Pope John Paul II thought a festival which included music and dance concerts would revitalise the world's Catholic youth.
Times of Malta |
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O'Neill wakeboarding world champions in Malta
A group of O'Neill wakeboarding champions are in Malta to perform during the Chilli Beach Festival, which kicks off today at noon and ends tomorrow at Mellieħa Bay.
Times of Malta |
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Now you can rip your whole CD collection and do it for a song
Music was first delivered on vinyl records, then on magnetic tape in one form or another, such as 8-tracks and cassettes. Optical media, better known...
Seattle Times |
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France's first lady releases new album
It's a big day for the first lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy . Her new album hit the music stores today.
Baltimore Sun |
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'No hassle' lyrical night
Sunny skies, relaxing atmosphere, scenic riverfront setting and esoteric music greeted the crowd that gathered in Wiggins Park Friday for the second day of FM radio station WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival.
Courier-Post |
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Region briefs
Joe Girard and the Stardusters Orchestra will perform the tribute 'I Remember Sinatra' at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 31 at Bearcreek Farms.
The Star Press |
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CMA fest a 'huge success'
Last month's CMA Music Festival was a "huge success" for the music industry and Nashville, says the Convention & Visitors Bureau's Butch Spyridon. Here's why:
The Tennessean |
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Family-friendly free concert planned in Edmonds
The musical group Golden Bough plays it all, from songs to instrumental pieces ranging from ballads to lively jigs, reels and sing-alongs, while combining traditional Celtic tunes with a more contemporary acoustic sound.
Everett Herald |
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National Folk Festival draws thousands to Butte
BUTTE — Cowboy poet Paul Zarzyski helped kick off the National Folk Festival in Butte Friday night with a famous poem about Butte.
Helena Independent Record |
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Case of the Naked Lady raises a good question
We just finished the Fourth of July. It's a big deal here in Ashland, Ore., with a long parade past thousands of people, acres of waving flags, a full-blown fireworks extravaganza and a noisy day of music and cotton candy in the city park.
The Aspen Times |
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JIM DICKINSON: The dad behind North Mississippi Allstars
JACKSON, Miss. - Jim Dickinson has played with Dylan, opened for Clapton and helped define the Memphis sound in a 40-year career as a music maverick. But his favorite gig came with the little-known Hardly Can Playboys.
Kingston Daily Freeman |
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Young cast accents drama in line with bleak subject
Once a year, Columbus Children's Theatre cuts loose from its mission of performing theater for young people to focus on a musical performed by young people but not meant for little children.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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