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Musical Cranberry mom's example inspired confidence
Catherine Sweeney didn't inherit her mother's musical skill but figures she learned something else that has helped her as a mother herself.
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On your marks, get set compose
When the Beijing Olympics open in August, to a heady mixture of sporting celebration and political controversy, music will play a huge part in reinforcing the image and message of the games. The opening ceremony will feature a programme of world music, including new work by Giorgio Moroder.
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Christian Rock Festival WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY Local Top Stories
Christian bands and artists come together to make music. This is the 12th annual Summer Christian Music Celebration. The festival was held at the band shell here at Hickories Park in Owego.
WBNG Binghamton |
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New spin for 'Radio Center'
MEMPHIS - The former home of Memphis radio station WDIA, one of the first stations in the country with an all-black format, has been redeveloped into loft apartments.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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No pirate paradise for Games visitors vows China
BEIJING - VISITORS to Beijing's Olympic Games hoping to snap up cheap pirate copies of hit movies and music will be disappointed, Chinese authorities say, announcing a round-the-clock drive to stamp out bootleg sellers.
Straits Times |
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UPLIFTED: Concert of Negro spirituals is aimed at maintaining key part of the history of blacks
No more weepin' and a-wailin',
Winston-Salem Journal |
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Nineteen Docs Set for Sundance Support
Sundance Film Festival hit "Trouble The Water" is among the films being funded with the next round of support from the non-profit group. Sundance Institute will back the doc with an audience engagement grant in the wake of its recently announced distribution deal with Zeitgeist Films.
indieWIRE |
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On the Horizon
ABOVE AND BEYOND PUSHING BUTTONS July 25-27 William Schimmel, who has played the accordion with major orchestras, jazz bands, and pop stars, directs and moderates the annual American Accordionists’ Association Master Class & Concert series. (www.ameraccord.com.) CLASSICAL MUSIC WOLFGANG WHO? July 29-30 Mozart will be a potent but partial presence at . . .
The New Yorker |
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Night Life
ROCK AND POP Musicians and night-club proprietors live complicated lives; it’s advisable to call ahead to confirm engagements. B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL 237 W. 42nd St. (212-997-4144)--July 17: Greg Brown, a bona-fide American songwriting treasure, works to expand the scope of traditional roots music (he . . .
The New Yorker |
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Stevens Puppets
Stevens Puppets is back with a marionette performance of this children's favorite. Artistic staging, clever effects and beautiful music bring the story to life.
The Capital |
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Just Say Yaz
Called Yazoo in England--and Yaz over here--Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet were a duo only from 1982 to 1983, just enough time for them to score three dance hits (“Don’t Go,” “Situation,” and “Nobody’s Diary”) that, by themselves, justify the existence of Eighties Nights. Clarke played the music . . .
The New Yorker |
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Classical Music
CONCERTS IN TOWN (LE) POISSON ROUGE This new club (see Night Life) is devoted to creatively presenting music of all kinds to a stylish young audience; Ronen Givony’s genre-defying “Wordless Music” series, whose concert venues used to be sprinkled throughout the city, will take up residence here. July 16 . . .
The New Yorker |
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Ninth Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Begins July 14
The Wendy Complex, Flies in the Snuffbox, 10 Speed Revolution and Eighty-1 are among the new works to kick off the ninth annual Midtown International Theatre Festival, which begins July 14.
Playbill |
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Getting help for the lonely
This is the second part of a two-part series on teen suicide. When Paul McCartney of The Beatles wrote the haunting lyrics and music that became "Eleanor Rigby" on the band's 1966 album "Revolver," he had no idea the tragic ballad of a lonely soul could resonate so ominously today.
The Meridian Star |
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Z's sweep twin bill
The New Orleans Zephyrs head to the All-Star Break winners of three in a row. The Z's swept a bizarre twin-bill in the Music City on Sunday night winning 3-0 and 13-12. The first game was a terrific pitching performance by the Z's allowing one hit.
OurSports Central |
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Three priests will serve Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish's team of pastors will shrink by one this week. Within the parish, which was established in 2007 as a union of Webster County's eight Catholic churches, three priests will serve - rather than the current four. Effective Tuesday, Monsignor Kevin McCoy will begin duties within Holy Trinity. McCoy recently served at St. Francis Catholic Parish in Rockwell City.
The Fort Dodge Messenger |
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Hersam Acorn Newspapers
This summer, the Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents Godspell. The production will take place on Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, at 2 at Coleytown Middle School on North Avenue in Westport.
Weston Forum |
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State song
Last summer, we initiated a project to revive the state song of Pennsylvania, which, unfortunately,, had fallen into disuse. In fact, the situation was so bad that I could not even get a printed copy of the song from any source, including the national publishers of music.
The Daily Item |
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Mondavi Center to present, host summer music events
SummerMusic 2008 - Free on the Quad at 7:30 p.m.
California Aggie |
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TNA Victory Road Results 7/13/08
Live from Houston, Tex. At Reliant Arena A JFK and rocket themed video opened the show. Mike Tenay and Don West introduced the show as the cameras showed shots of the live crowd. The fans are making noise, but the building doesn't seemed to be mic'd well again this month.
Lords of Pain |
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DJ 101 at Groove University: scratching out a living and dancing to your own beat
Ever wish to DJ at the famed Studio 54 in Vegas or dream about being an MC at the Hard Rock Café in Sacramento? Were you destined for the music industry and just need an opportunity?
California Aggie |
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Steel County Historical Society Extravaganza
They came from the past and the present in the Village of Yesteryear for The Steele County Historical Society Extravaganza. Steele County Historical Society President Ken Henricksen says, ''It's just a local event where you can bring the family out, good clean fun, and get to listen to great music and see how things used to be in a different time."
KEYC Mankato |
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Daily Calendar
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. SummerMusic 2008, a free concert series put on by the Mondavi Center, will kick off Tcheka's blend of world music and jazz. Go enjoy this free event!
California Aggie |
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Zeigler Sunset Series returns this Tuesday
WEST FRANKFORT - When the sun sets in Zeigler the party has just begun, according to planners of the Zeigler Sunset Series, who welcome everyone out to the city circle for food, music and an impromptu-gab fest.
The Southern Illinoisan |
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On Bastille Day, Bruni Causes a Storm
The release of the First Lady of France's new album has music critics warring and policy wonks wondering: is Nicolas Sarkozy using pop music to make up for poor approval ratings?
Time Magazine |
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