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Dolly Parton's not ditzy
Dolly Parton's contradictions endure -- as does her considerable talent.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Plainsunset's new dawn
It hasn't been plain sailing, but popular rock band Plainsunset (picture) has inked a distribution deal with Universal Music. The band got their start in 1994 and drew a strong following with their furious, yet melodic, punk rock.
Channel NewsAsia |
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Filter's Richard Patrick loves to entertain
"I love putting records out," says Filter founder and singer Richard Patrick. "This is the fun time - you pick artwork, you take photos, you go out and play some shows."
Bradenton Herald |
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Staging Their Happenings in an Art-Punk Mode, Embracing the Threat of Chaos
No Age, an art-punk twosome from Los Angeles, is known for performing jagged, exceedingly brief songs at unlikely locales they thrill by purposeful happenstance.
New York Times |
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Too many birds, too little time
Sometimes, in April and May, I feel like I'm watching "The Wizard of Oz" - the part where Dorothy wakes up in Oz and all of a sudden everything turns from black and white to full, glorious color. The flowers are blooming, and the munchkins are singing.
Savannah Morning News |
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Coleman Center presents Southern Sounds this weekend
YORK, Ala. — The Coleman Center for the Arts presents Southern Sounds, a gallery exhibition and downtown mural by renowned artist, Tierney Malone.
The Meridian Star |
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Committee begins work to honor Johnny Mercer's 100th birthday
Savannah's cultural organizations are preparing for the city's tribute to native-son lyricist and composer Johnny Mercer and the centennial of his birth in 2009.
Savannah Morning News |
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Ethnic delights at Greek Festival
You don't have to be Greek to sample the homemade Greek food and pastries, wine and gyros, or to enjoy the ethnic folk dancing, live music and singers that will all be part of the 35th annual Greek Festival at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Piscataway.
The Star-Ledger |
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Weekend festival to showcase schoolchildren's artworks
A special event will showcase the involvement of children in the arts, in everything from pottery to ballroom dancing, at several downtown venues this Saturday. And in the wake of that event, Beeman Elementary School student actors and West Parish Elementary School student musicians will stage an original new work, written by a Gloucester educator, at O'Maley Middle School on May 16 and 17.
Gloucester Daily Times |
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Lithuanian artists offer Baltimore bust of Zappa
BALTIMORE (AP) — Frank Zappa, who sang about "Plastic People," has again been cast in bronze. In 1995, a quirky bunch of Lithuanian artists and intellectuals managed to erect a bust of the eccentric rocker in downtown Vilnius, the capital of the former Soviet republic.
The Washington Times |
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East meets West in the gym
IN YOGA class, we're in another world, one half-way around the globe. There is Eastern music, floating Pacific Rim harmonies played on sitars and pan flutes. Some of the yoga mats have a bamboo motif. Occasionally there is incense.
The Star-Ledger |
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Czech out 'Largo'
If you lived in fear that "they" would come for you, what would you do? How would you act? That's the question in "Largo Desolato," a 1984 quasi-autobiographical play written by Czech writer and politician Vaclav Havel and adapted by Tom Stoppard. Students in Towson's theatre arts department are presenting their own production of the play, directed by theatre arts faculty member Naoko Maeshiba.
The Towerlight |
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Starving Student: Mall cafe no buried treasure
Cafe Nordstrom, tucked within the second floor of the Nordstrom department store in Towson Town Center, is pretty hard to find. Seriously, I accidentally bought some food at the small coffee shop one floor down, which once, as I recall, was called Nordstrom Cafe.
The Towerlight |
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Programming cuts, limited time causing teacher stress
DAYTON — Last year, Nancy Rutter's class at Orville Wright Elementary School had music, art or gym for 45 minutes a day and several of her students took instrument lessons from the music teacher.
Dayton Daily News |
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North Bulletin Board
Cranberry -- Butler County Community College will host the annual graphic design tea, portfolio and art show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Priscila Giraldo: An Evening of Music and Art Benefits Children with Special Needs
If you love art and you love kids, you won't want to miss this exciting opportunity to own an original piece of very special art.
HuffingtonPost |
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Whitehaven News
THE Hamsters are playing Rosehill on Saturday, May 24, 8pm. They are a guitar, bass and drums trio primarily playing their own brand of rootsy rock, blues and Americana.
The Whitehaven News |
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Video DVD
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:
The Post and Courier |
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2 works, great diversity
"Hold on to your hat you're in for a wild ride," warned Malcolm Burn, Richmond Ballet's ballet master and artistic associate, by way of greeting as I headed to my seat for Studio 3.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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A Life of Art and Glamor
At the Strong House Adult Day Center in Madison, painted scenes of marshes, fields, and waterfront accompany an assortment of sculptures, testimony to the talent of Freda Zalman. The display, put together to honor Freda as Client of the Month, tells only part of her story.
Guilford Courier |
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M-E plans outdoor concert
The following information was submitted by James W. McCarthy, vocal music teacher, Morrisville-Eaton High School. Event: Morrisville-Eaton Middle/High School Spring 2008 Lawn Chair Concert
The Post-Standard |
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A sampling of upcoming arts
Ever try some off-the-cuff comedy? The improv group Gag Reflex has some workshops coming up. Don't be shy, says member Mary O'Dell. It's understood that the participants don't necessarily want to aim for the bright lights of Broadway or even a local community theater role.
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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Alumni to swell voices at Gospelfest
PLATTSBURGH -- When Michelle Nobel-Coursey was asked to help organize a campus gospel choir at Plattsburgh State, she never imagined it would become a kind of college institution.
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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Handful of customers try to get back instruments from shuttered music store
By Erin Quinn
Waco Tribune-Herald |
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Up Next
upnext ART EXCHANGE -- May 16. Find new-to-you donated fine art plus handmade and one-of-a-kind items -- more than 150 items including ceramics, glass, jewelry, prints, paintings, sculpture and wearable art -- on sale to benefit Visual Arts Center of Richmond, opening with reception 5-10 p.m. at Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St. Exhibition and sale continue through May 23. Free. 353-0094. ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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