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CONCERTS, THEATER AND MORE
TUE. Poetry Aloud , read your own poetry or that of a poet you admire, 7 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202. WED. Senior Wednesday, for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664. Senior Wednesday , program "Challenging Assumptions, Stories Told by Kansas African American Artists" by photographer ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Kenya: Teachers Sound Alarm Over Violent Strikes
Headteachers have raised the red flag over a wave of violent strikes that threatens to paralyse learning in many secondary schools countrywide.
AllAfrica.com |
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Music for Rusul
Music, the universal language, will speak about friendship that can and does reach across continents to heal and offer hope to people.
The Greenville News |
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Nauset teen earns Grammy nod
Toby Ellis, 15, is at a summer camp where he can play drums with award-winning drummers in the world of music.
Cape Cod Times |
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The Independent Voice of the University of New Mexico since 1895
In July, lavender fields sprinkle the desert landscape against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains. It's lavender picking time for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, and what better way to celebrate than the Lavender in the Village Festival?
University of New Mexico Daily Lobo |
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Mining City strikes up roots rhythms Posted on July 13
BUTTE - We hadn’t even made it to the grounds of the National Folk Festival when we were reminded of the challenges that face Butte in its push for urban rebirth. Walking along a crumbled street, my mother-in-law, Pat, stepped on an uneven crack in the pavement, fell, and broke her arm.
Missoulian |
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DiFranco, Dawson a winning combination
A tour through Ani DiFranco’s songbook, Sunday’s concert included songs from her first album “(Ani DiFranco,” released in 1991), her most recent studio CD (“Reprieve,” 2006) and most of the discs in between.
Cape Cod Times |
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Talent abounds in 'Wild Party'
PROVINCETOWN — Folks here claim they know more about putting on wild parties than most people. Saturday night at the Provincetown Theatre, they showed us.
Cape Cod Times |
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T in the Park stabbing
A man has suffered multiple stab at the T in the Park music festival reports the BBC. About 80,000 music fans are currently at the three-day event, staged in Perth and Kinross.
Undercover |
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Mining City strikes up roots rhythms for folk festival
BUTTE - We hadn't even made it to the grounds of the National Folk Festival when we were reminded of the challenges that face Butte in its push for urban rebirth. Walking along a crumbled street, my mother-in-law, Pat, stepped on an uneven crack in the pavement, fell, and broke her arm.
Missoulian |
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Festival celebrates Latino culture and stresses health
Latin music played from a stage in City Hall Plaza yesterday as thousands of people bustled about at the second "Celebra la Vida Con Salud y Música" festival in Boston.
Boston Globe |
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Pope gets holiday pal
Pope Benedict XVI has been given a kitten to keep him company while he relaxes and plays the piano ahead of World Youth Day.
News 24 South Africa |
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A 'beautiful' farewell
United States Air Force Lt. Col. Alan Sierichs conducts the Air Force Band of Flight during Sunday’s concert at Lake Metroparks’ Farmpark in Kirtland.
The News-Herald |
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Arts community feels snub as council picks Gloucester's new poet laureate
"The noise of debate makes music," Gloucester poet John Ronan once wrote in a tribute to his flinty hometown. But the noise of late has hardly been music to his ears.
Boston Globe |
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After Naseer, Nandita to appear in Pakistani film
New Delhi, Jul 13 : The trend of Pakistani actors and musicians heading to India and Bollywood for carving out a niche for themselves in the Indian film and music industry is fast getting reversed with number of Indian artists appearing in Pakistani films on a rise in recent years.
New Kerala |
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Wayne Briefs
The 60th anniversary celebration of Camp Dearborn, a 626-acre recreation area in Milford owned by the city of Dearborn, will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature a classic car festival, picnic food, corn roast, reunion events and a dance with live music. Nonresidents of Dearborn and Milford are welcome. Entry will cost $4 per car for residents of the two communities, $6 ...
Detroit News |
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Ziad Barji living a love story with his neighbor
The new music video for the song “Walah Werjit” (I Swear I’m Back) by Ziad Barji is now being aired on various Arab satellite channels. The song was written and composed by Barji, with a new touch. The song is sung in the Egyptian dialect.
Al Bawaba |
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Events on Jul 20, 2008
Well, MakLak has given his three-months notice: After September, the venerable one-man band (with live rhythm section support) won't be playing any more shows. Presently, this is the only gig on his concert calendar, so local music enthusiasts who've been meaning to see MakLak for the past...
Seattle Weekly |
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Posted: 14-07-2008 , 05:19 GMT
Famous Lebanese artist Carole Samah a hosted a live concert, sponsored by a soft drink company, at the “Acasia Club” in Alexandria, Egypt. Carole sang in front of thousands of fans that cheered her on and screamed her name out loud, as they danced to the music of her songs.
Al Bawaba |
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Posted: 14-07-2008 , 05:23 GMT
The 30th “Timgad International Song Festival” will be launched in Algeria. A large number of the Arab music artists will join in this year’s festival, like famous Lebanese artist Nawal Al Zoghbi, Tunisian artist Latifah Al Arfawi and Wael Jasar.
Al Bawaba |
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Posted: 14-07-2008 , 05:27 GMT
Moroccan artist Samira Saeed was awarded this year’s “Al Rabab Al Thahbi” (Golden Arab Guitar) award. The award ceremony, which drew over 10,000 fans, was held in the Moroccan city, Tatwan.
Al Bawaba |
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Bands turn out for The Who
The Who was celebrated at a special concert by a few bands outside of their generation. The legendary band was honoured at the Saturday taping of the third annual "VH1 Rock Honors".
Otago Daily Times |
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Pope Benedict XVI given kitten as holiday pal
SYDNEY - Cat-loving Pope Benedict XVI has been given a kitten to keep him company while he relaxes and plays piano ahead World Youth Day in Australia, church insiders told AFP on Monday.
Khaleej Times |
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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.
Khaleej Times |
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New superintendent: Everyone counts
MASON CITY — In her youngest years, Anita Micich’s life swirled in music, a strong work ethic and lessons in caring.
The Globe Gazette |
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