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Salute to Israel
Pitching in with this year's celebrations for Israel's 60th anniversary as a nation, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Wroe will perform Thursday at the Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, 756 E. Broad St. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Temple Emanu-El Israel Fund. The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature Schumann's Piano Concerto, with Israeli soloist Alon Goldstein, and ...
The Star-Ledger |
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Doubly good jazz
Singer Frank Noviello is a genuine jazz singer, an artist who can rework a song in a fascinating way, who can scat, who knows how to swing. Pianist Jerry Vezza has a deep melodic bent, and can put together compelling packages of notes that combine lyricism with a driving, fluid rhythm.
The Star-Ledger |
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Reuters Technology Summary
Electronic Arts looks to Wii to drive sports growth
Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News |
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Concord Jazz Veteran Scott Hamilton - New CD in Stores Now
The new album from tenor sax legend and Concord Jazz veteran Scott Hamilton is available now (CD & Digital).
All About Jazz |
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Reviews: NIN, No Age, The Priddle Concern, Sleepercar and more
Animal Collective return with the follow-up to 2007's critically acclaimed Strawberry Jam in the form of a four-song EP. While three-quarters of the songs were recorded during the Strawberry Jam sessions, a press release about Water Curses states, "All tracks find Animal Collective exploring strange new waters."
ChartAttack.com |
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Basin Water Names Susan Hegarty Snow to Board of Directors
Basin Water, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWTR) today announced the appointment of Susan Hegarty Snow to its Board of Directors effective May 6, 2008. Ms. Snow has been appointed as a Class I Director with an initial term expiring in 2010. Ms. Snow was also appointed to serve on the Company's Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.
Centre Daily Times |
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Rollins, Hancock, Botti at Jazz Fest
Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock and Chris Botti are among the headliners of the JVC Jazz Festival Newport, which announced its lineup yesterday.
The Providence Journal |
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Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti to Headline 2008 JVC Jazz Festival Newport
NEWPORT, RI - (MAY 6, 2008) - Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock and Chris Botti are set to headline a legendary weekend of music at the 2008 JVC Jazz Festival Newport.
All About Jazz |
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Diamond sales soar at Amazon.com
Seattle—Retail diamond sales at Amazon.com increased more than 100 percent in the first quarter of 2008, the company announced today. According to the company, diamond pendants, diamond stud earrings and diamond chronograph watches were extremely popular with Amazon customers in the first quarter.
National Jeweler |
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Milwaukee Rep Plans Eurydice, State of the Union, Trouble in Mind, Musical Dogpark
Artistic director Joseph Hanreddy announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2008-09 season for the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Stiemke Theater and Stackner Cabaret.
Playbill |
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Basin Water Names Susan Hegarty Snow to Board of Directors
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.----Basin Water, Inc. today announced the appointment of Susan Hegarty Snow to its Board of Directors effective May 6, 2008. Ms. Snow has been appointed as a Class I Director with an initial term expiring in 2010.
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Art And Socialism
Classical and jazz musicians, literature and the foremost exhibition in the city will be served together in a unique combination at Christchurch Art Gallery next weekend (16 &17 May).
Scoop.co.nz |
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James Otto Rattles the Charts With a No. 1 Single
James Otto titled his new album Sunset Man , but he could have just as aptly dubbed it Persistent Man . The album has been nearly five years in the making, during which time Otto saw the careers of his buddies Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson skyrocket. Now it looks like it's finally his turn.
cmt.com |
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Snoop Doog Causes Security Concern For Sheriff
Hip-hop artist turned reality TV star Snoop Dogg is at the center of controversy over the upcoming Second Annual Monterey Music Summit on May 30.
KSBW Salinas |
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Cedar Walton at All About Jazz
Biography For over 25 years, pianist Cedar Walton has enjoyed an uptempo career, which never seems to slow down. Maintaining a non-stop itinerary, Walton has accompanied a litany of Jazz greats while also fronting his own successful groups.
All About Jazz |
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Prince working on first book as he turns 50
Prince has been known by various names, including an unpronounceable symbol and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. But as he turns 50 this year, the recording star adds one more to the list -- debut author.
MSNBC |
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Court Makes No Same-Sex Ruling
A no decision from New York's highest court on a case that could decide whether the state legally recognizes same-sex marriages. The State Court of Appeals chose not to hear the case of Patricia Martinez.
R News |
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Tom Waits opens summer tour in Valley
Tom Waits — the longtime singer/songwriter known for his throaty voice, compelling lyrics and songs that span genres from jazz to folk to blues to Tin Pan Alley pop — will kick off his brief summer "Glitter and Doom" tour by playing two shows at Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18.
East Valley Tribune |
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Highlighting Virginia's Tourism
Virginia's state tourism office will join with travel partners across the state to highlight the power of tourism during National Tourism Week, from May 10 -18.
WHSV Harrisonburg |
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Fighting Star shines
BANGALORE: Fighting Star, Glorious Princess, Enduring Star and Cart Wheel shone when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (May 6). Inner sand: 800m: Glorious Princess (A. Imran) 49.5, 600/37.5. Moved ...
The Hindu |
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The Police to Play Final Concert in New York
The Police will end their world reunion tour with a final concert in New York City this summer to raise money for public television. Appearing with Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Times Square, Sting, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland also said they'll donate $1 million to a city program to plant 1 million trees by 2017.
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Cinram Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
Cinram International Income Fund today reported its first quarter financial results. The Fund recorded revenue of $406.6 million, down from $443.9 million in 2007. Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA) were $39.3 million in 2008 compared with $69.6 million in the first quarter of 2007.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Microsoft, Hyundai partner for in-car technology
Microsoft and South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor have agreed to build a music and information system to debut in cars sold in North America in 2010, the companies said on Tuesday.
iTNews |
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Bourbon 'n' Blues coming May 15
COVINGTON – The next installment of the Behringer-Crawford Museum’s 2008 Music@BCM Concert Series, Bourbon n’ Blues, will be May 15. It will feature Sweet Alice Hoskins and her Unfinished Blues Band. Doors will open 6 p.m. and the concert will start 7 p.m. in the museum’s intimate Toyota Education Center.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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No end of touring in sight for The End
Fans of Mississauga heavy music act The End will have an opportunity to check out the guys when they come to The Sound Academy in Toronto for a weekend concert. The band, vocalist Aaron Wolff, guitarist Steve Watson, bassist Sean Dooley and drummer Anthony Salajko, is part of a cross-Canada tour this month with metalcore band Killswitch Engage that features a stop in Toronto this Saturday.
Mississauga News |
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