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Lil X Targets Stereotypes At NAACP Convention
Hip hop music video director "Lil X" spoke about influence of stereotypes on youth.
WCPO Cincinnati |
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Datebook
THURS., JULY 17 A 'Merry' Play Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents the musical "Merrily We Roll Along," Studio Theatre (first floor), Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark. 8 p.m. July 17 to 19, 24 to 26, 31. 2 p.m. July 20, 27 and Aug. 1, 2 and 3. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth.
The Acorn |
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Music festival rebels with all-Beethoven program
Only one bunch of rebels would proudly pronounce their concert of all-Beethoven as a "first." But for the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival, such whole-evening plunges into the mainstream are genuinely unheard-of. These guys are far more likely to dabble in unheard-of composers, obscure works or downright odd instrumental combinations than serve up good ol' Ludwig.
The Palm Beach Post |
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Montague Day set for Saturday
There will be a talent show, live music, hay rides and even fireworks at this year's annual Montague Day event.
New Jersey Herald |
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Bikers get organized
Bikers enjoyed rock music and expressed strong opinions during Wednesday's Save the Rally event at SBB Four Corners in Murrells Inlet.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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B.B. King coming to Branson Oct. 5
B.B. King — The King of the Blues — is coming to Branson's Welk Resort Theatre in October.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Van Dyke is Malibu art show's star
The Malibu Art Association will present just one of the many exhibits at the Malibu Arts Festival set to return later this month. Proceeds from sales at the association's booth will help fund college scholarships for local artists.
The Acorn |
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'Willy Wonka' a sweet show
ROUSES POINT -- Oompa-Loompas will crowd the stage at tonight's 7:30 performance of "Willy Wonka Junior" at Rouses Point Civic Center. "We've got 26, 27 ..." said Tom Lavin, director of the Adirondack Regional Theater musical. "They're super cute."
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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Newton Summer Stage expands its season and ambitions
Expect to see more theater from Newton Summer Stage. Instead of just one musical production - which has been the standard for the last seven summers - the nonprofit is expanding its program to four productions.
The Daily News Tribune |
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The Lake Placid Sinfonietta does Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH -- Maestro Mark Mandarano is a finalist for the position of musical director for the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, which performs an Adirondack Series concert Saturday at St. Peter's Church.
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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CityBlock draws music fans
The Blue Magoos might be best known for "We Ain't Got Nothin' Yet," but they showed plenty of something at their July 10 performance at Stearns Square in downtown Springfield.
The Republican |
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Lil X Targets Stereotypes At NAACP Convention
One major issue up for discussion at this year's NAACP national convention is the misrepresentation of African Americans in media. Hip hop music video director "Lil X" appeared at the conference Wednesday night to speak on that very issue.
The Kentucky Post |
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Athlete and Volunteer Opening Ceremony Ahead
The Athlete & Volunteer Festival is the Opening Ceremony party with games, music, food and fun! Participants and supporters of the Games are invided to join us in celebrating the 19th Annual Sunflower State Games.
WIBW Topeka |
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Griswold: Celebration of polka planned for Friday
There will be a Polka Music Celebration from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Griswold Veterans Memorial Park.
The Norwich Bulletin |
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Illness, injury, exhaustion don't derail riders' spirits
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- The Anchor House diet yesterday unfortunately included the following staples: Advil, Tylenol, Pepto-Bis mol and Imodium D. The 67.8-mile trip in the New York countryside from Hamilton to Binghamton had been touted as a recovery day on the 500-mile Anchor House Ride for Runaways.
The Trenton Times |
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W.Va. musical festival is ... 'All Good'
MASONTOWN, W.Va. -- Music festivals are an odd, strange place. Make it organic based and throw in a slew of self-proclaimed new wave hippies, and things become even more strange.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Stage is set for a night at the musicals
SONGS from 'The Sound Of Music', 'Blood Brothers' and 'The Lion King' – to name but a few – will be presented in 'A Night At The Musicals' by young singers and dancers from the Stage Academy at Waring Green Community Centre, Brighouse, on July 18 and 19. (10/07/2008)
Brighouse Today |
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Swansong of versatility and ambition
Kristy Edmunds's final Melbourne Festival features intriguing relationships and some musical luminaries, writes Bryce Hallett.
Sydney Morning Herald |
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Gary Ginstling of the San Francisco Symphony named Cleveland Orchestra's GM
UPDATED: 00 :12 a.m. EDT, July 17, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a field archaeologist. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Dusting off yesterday
When you're a youngster, music has a way of becoming communal. Well, it did when I was a teenager, which is why it didn't matter that I never owned a tape deck in the Eighties. I had my roving box of tapes and there was always someone with a boom box.
Mail and Guardian |
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Projekt Revolution looks to stir things up musically
With gas prices soaring and the cost of travel becoming prohibitive, Projekt Revolution, which stops Friday at the Post-Gazette Pavilion, is looking to be one of the more attractive musical alternatives of the summer.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Theatre Factory presentation pays tribute to Cole Porter's life, music
"Red Hot & Cole" showcases many of American songwriter Cole Porter's biggest hits from Broadway and Hollywood, from "Anything Goes" and "Kiss Me Kate" to "High Society" and "Can-Can."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Hot picks: Sid Kweller, Summer Concert Series
A lifelong Pittsburgher who studied painting and design at Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University), Sid Kweller spent his career working in industrial design and store display.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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All Dates for this Event:
BEVERLY FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL DANCE will be 10 p.m. 1 a.m. Saturday with music by DJ Geno Austin. Admission will be $10 for singles and $15 per couple. For more information, call Robbie Moyer at 636-5380.
The Inter-Mountain |
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Briefs: Crafts, tours and music highlight Ligonier event
The Summer in Ligonier arts and crafts show will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25 and 26 on the Ligonier Diamond and surrounding streets.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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