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Chinese orchestra to perform in Vatican
The Beijing-based China Philharmonic Orchestra arrived in Rome Sunday on a performing tour of three European cities, the first leg of which is the Vatican. Under the baton of artistic director Yu Long, the orchestra will perform for ...
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Singer Rucker follows his heart - to country music
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - In the past year, country radio has played songs by the Eagles, Bon Jovi and Jewel.
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New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite
NEW ORLEANS -- The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane...
KATC 3 Lafayette |
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New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite
By MARY FOSTER The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city. The brothers - Aaron, Art, Cyril and Charles - performed on the festival's biggest stage in front of an immense crowd that appeared delighted ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite
NEW ORLEANS May 4, 2008, 08:27 pm ET · The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city.
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Area Agencies Partner To Expand Adult Care Services
5/5/2008 - The Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its newest site, Chautauqua Adult Day Care at Heritage Village, with a ribbon cutting and open house at Heritage Village Retirement Campus in Gerry.
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Rolling Stones keyboardist speaks to grads
Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell played piano and joked about rock musicians during an appearance at Central Michigan University's commencement ceremonies.
Detroit Free Press |
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Police raid 12 properties in crackdown on gang drug-dealing
Police raided 12 properties this morning in south Auckland and Waikato as part of a six-month-long operation to crack down on street gangs' dealing drugs.
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Block Party: Verveer seeks changes
Ald. Mike Verveer wants to find an organizing group for the Mifflin Street Block Party that would turn it into a celebration instead of a beer party. And he says he has encountered some interest from representatives of the mayor's office and the Madison Police Department. "I had that conversation in the last several days, and during and after the party, with Joel Plant from the mayor's office ...
The Capital Times |
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Telbru Mega Carnival A Hit Among Tutong Residents
Bandar Seri Begawan - Colourful confetti opened TelBru's 2nd anniversary Mega Carnival yesterday at the Hua Ho Petani Mall Tutong organised by Archmedia Advertising.
BruDirect.com |
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May 4: Local News Briefs
Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit, nondenominational organization, offers relief with rising food costs. Groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a large-sized box at $30 per unit.
The Herald Bulletin |
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Brunei-Muara Fund-Raising Carnival Concludes
Bandar Seri Begawan - The first Tabung Amal Daerah Brunei-Muara fund-raising carnival came to a close last Saturday night. The event was jointly organised by .the Brunei-Muara District and the Prisons department.
BruDirect.com |
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St. Lucie's Mexicans mark Cinco de Mayo
Fernando Martinez chopped coconut, sending fuzzy brown chips all over the table and the ground around him.
The Palm Beach Post |
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Airlines are Charging More for Checked Bags
Starting Monday, frequent flyers may want to give a little more thought to how much they bring on their next trip. Several airlines plan to charge extra for those who check more than one bag.
R News |
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Unusual Concert for Saudi Arabia
In a groundbreaking concert in Saudi Arabia, a German-based quartet played European classical music in a public setting for a mixed-gender audience.
New York Times |
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BRIEFS
Mowasalat officials get fire training OFFICIALS of transport firm Mowasalat have undergone a two-day basic fire awareness course conducted by the Civil Defence Department.
Gulf Times |
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My Account
TORONTO - International music stars from the world of rock, blues and jazz celebrated the life of Jeff Healey Saturday with the songs he loved best.
Prince George Citizen Online |
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Time to riot
TO ALL party people, there’s one coming up with a little twist hosted by Vice Modern Disco (V.M.D) that consists of Ethan Chu and DJ Goldfish. The Bang-Mi and Whatever KL launch combo is the party of the week this Wednesday at Maison Club, Jalan Yap Ah Shak in Kuala Lumpur.
The Star |
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Jojo Styles Renews His Love for Latin Instrumental Jazz on Two Releases
Oakland, CA - JoJo Styles got inspiration from living in the Bay Area during rock music's most pivotal and productive times, the 60s.
All About Jazz |
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Pulsing spirit
THE Hands Percussion Team (Hands) will be organising an interesting performance called the Pulsing Spirit. The performers in this show are members of Deaf Club, Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ for the Deaf.
The Star |
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New Home for Festival de Jazz de Montral
The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal will finally have a home!
All About Jazz |
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Music Review: Santogold "Santogold"
Sometimes when semi-weird artists are churned out of the online hype machine, it’s difficult to know what to make of them initially. Such is the case with Santogold.
Advance Titan |
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Sunfest finale a match made in heaven
Up and down Flagler Drive, thousands meandered along the city's waterfront, eating, drinking, dancing and sweating amid the thumping pulse of bass and drums. So went the final day of the city's 26th Sunfest, in all its bustling glory. Music lovers and partygoers filled the streets, drifting between the stages, the rows of tents hocking beer, food and knick-knacks and the three floating bars. It ...
The Palm Beach Post |
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Mixed Martial Arts Banned at UVa-Wise
The University of Virginia-Wise has banned mixed martial arts events on campus after several people were injured in a cage fight.
WCAV Charlottesville |
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JMU to See Fee Hike
Students attending James Madison University can expect to pay 4.5 to 6 percent more for tuition and fees starting this fall.
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