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Datebook
A roundup of fairs, festivals, arts and crafts, auditions, musical performances, stage performances, comedy and art exhibits in the area.
The Courier News |
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Can downloading music cure cancer? It could help fight
So here's a new twist on digital distribution: using it to help people.
The Beacon News |
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Now Available - How Britain Shops 2008: Music & Video
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0f0ced/how_britain_shops) has announced the addition of the "How Britain Shops 2008: Music & Video" report to their offering.
Centre Daily Times |
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The wide world of Goodman's Latino Fest
The first thing you should know about the fourth Latino Theatre Festival, running Aug. 8-24 at the Goodman Theatre, is that you don't need to speak Spanish in order to enjoy it. Yes, some of the productions are performed in Spanish or are infused with Spanish words and expressions.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Girls Rock! Chicago shapes new music, self-image
Everyone needs their 15 minutes of fame, and the girls at the Girls Rock! Chicago summer camp are about to get theirs. After a week of concentrated work, 68 musicians in 17 bands will make their rock dreams come true when they hit the stage at Metro on Saturday afternoon.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Fest seeks to grow new crop of vegetarians
Here's a sign of the times: The organizers of the third annual Veggie Fest in Naperville are hoping that as many as 10,000 people -- double last year's crowd -- will attend this weekend's two-day event to learn why and how to embrace the vegetarian lifestyle.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Former church to offer magic, meals and music
RUMFORD - Scot and Cindy Grassette have been working for nearly five years to transform the former Methodist Church on Franklin Street into a combination reception hall and performance space.
The Lewiston Sun Journal |
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Singing Obama's praises
TORONTO, Ont. -- It is a new day-o for calypso. Calypso is the traditional folk music of the Caribbean. But one progressive theme unites hundreds of calypsonians who are part of the current 41st annual Caribana Festival throughout Toronto:
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Ludacris' Obama song unlikely to alienate voters
Ludacris' new song, "Politics as Usual," may have cost him one of his biggest fans, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
Miami Herald |
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Faithful to the music
RAY MONGEAU/For The Citizen Thursday's thunderstorms didn't stop people's enthusiasm at the SoulFest taking place at Gunstock Mountain Resort this weekend.
The Citizen of Laconia |
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Ludacris' Obama song unlikely to alienate voters
Ludacris' new song, "Politics as Usual," may have cost him one of his biggest fans, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. And for good reason: It points up the dilemma facing the nation's potential first black president, who wants the support of the influential hip-hop community but needs to steer clear of the controversy so commonly associated with its music. Ludacris' "Politics as ...
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Next outdoor show to spotlight string band
The free, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 "Concert On The Hill" will feature the Stay Tuned String Band, Times III Arts Academy dancers and the Jay Mau Orchestra.
The Herald News |
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Local festivals this month
Slovenian picnic: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 3, sponsored by KSKJ Life Illinois Federation at St. Mary picnic grounds, 14246 Main St. in Lemont. Featuring a Slovenian Mass at gGrotto; roast pork and barbecue chicken dinners; music by Ron Kramerich Orchestra from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Herald News |
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Edmundston festival kicks into high gear this weekend
Ever seen a giant porcupine holding a baby? Well, now's your chance, as Edmundston gets ready to host Foire Brayonne, of the province's largest parties.
Telegraph-Journal |
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'Into the Woods' to be staged in Clarksville
The Drama Studio will perform "Into the Woods" at 7:30 p.m. today at the St. Genesius Theatre at the Encore Performing Arts Center, 128 E. Bell Ave. in Clarksville.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Boxers Judah and Clottey will put on a show, but says nothing short of serious fireworks will top last weekend’s bout
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 (2 a.m.) A bunch of years ago I bought tickets for an Allman Brothers concert at the Thomas & Mack Center. George Thorogood and the Destroyers opened the show and whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Ramsay Park welcomes Strawberry Festival
WATSONVILLE -- Ramsay Park buzzed with activity Thursday as trucks rolled in and crews transformed their loads into carnival rides, mini-kitchens and seating areas for the Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival.
Santa Cruz Sentinel |
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Cabrillo Music Festival: A First Night of firsts
The internationally known Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music opens its season tonight with an evening of premieres, including Concerto for Orchestra a piece written especially for the festival by Christopher Rouse.
Santa Cruz Sentinel |
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Best Bets Aug. 1, 2008
Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival Bring your sweet tooth to the 14th-annual local celebration of all things strawberry.
Santa Cruz Sentinel |
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Lydia: Hard worker doesn't sweat the small stuff
Lydia Frempong is proud of herself for graduating from high school. Lydia, who likes music and calls herself the sporty type, dreams of becoming great in whatever she does in life.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Hills Alive adds new acts, events
Hills Alive 2008 this weekend will be bigger and fresher than in past years with special late-night events and a new lineup of national artists, including 20 acts that have never performed at the festival before.
Rapid City Journal |
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Brule rocks the park
Expect a new wave of music when Brule and AIRO hit the stage at the 31st annual Festival in the Park in Spearfish. On July 18-20, the groundbreaking family of contemporary Native American music will showcase its talent along with that of its youngest band member, Nicole LaRoche.
Rapid City Journal |
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Cigarette promo stubbed out
A cigarette company's promotion of an Alicia Keys concert in Indonesia has come to an end after the the singer expressed her unhappiness with the branding.
News 24 South Africa |
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Our picks for this week's top events
Fiddles and mandolins will be fired up during this weekend's Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival on the Belvedere. Other events include a production of "The Wiz" at the Iroquois Amphitheater and the return of the Street Rod Nationals.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Music To LVMH's Ears
FASHION and music have always been the firmest of friends but, according to a new court ruling against Sony BMG, even the megastar likes of Britney Spears can overstep the mark.
British Vogue |
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