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the sound of the infinite
Sure, it’s probably less than relevant, but I’d like to give two cheers for whoever invented the midday chamber music concert. Latterly, it might be Charles Wadsworth , the golden boy from Newnan, Ga., who created and curated Gian-Carlo Menotti’s Spoleto (Italy) Festival noon-time chamber series, starting in 1959. Wadsworth later became impresario of the immensely popular midday chamber concerts ...
Santa Fe Reporter |
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Hoping for a Venetian rebound
August 07, 2008 The unofficial end of summer already is upon us. But for many, spending five days at the annual Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival isn't a bad way to go out.
Lake Geneva Regional News |
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Private Media Group Launches Private.mobi in Spain and Germany
Private Media Group, Inc. , a worldwide leader in premium-quality adult entertainment content, and Mobile Streams, the premier global music and media provider, today announced the launch of http://www. private. mobi in Germany, Spain and South Africa as part of their strategic partnership to roll out off-portal mobile services worldwide.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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News 88.9
SAINT JOHN - The third annual Fundy Bay Festival kicks off tomorrow. The four-day event features dozens of musical acts, stage performances and other activities unique to Greater Saint John.
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It's Happening - City Centre
FESTIVAL ONDES AFRICAINES presents Francophonie Multiple, a day of musicians and dancers from across French-speaking Canada and Africa, 1 to 9 p.m., Yonge-Dundas Square. Visit www.OndesAfricainesTV.com for more information.
North York Mirror |
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Hardin County Music Fest Toe-tapping fun Sept. 26-27
KOUNTZE - The second annual Hardin County Music Fest, set to kick off Friday, Sept. 26, promises two days of toe-tapping fun, according to the Kountze Chamber of Commerce.
The Examiner |
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'High School Musical' recap: Briana and Christie sent to chorus
On Sunday night 12 teens got to live out every 10 to 18 year olds’ dream when the “High School Musical: Get in the Picture” competitors were cast as extras in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” The future stars also got to perform in front of HSM...
Portsmouth Herald |
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SEAFORD: Festival celebrates African-American culture
SEAFORD -- Several thousand people are expected here this weekend for an annual celebration of African-American heritage and culture.
The Daily Times |
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Floods & Storms Benefit Loses $30,000
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) _ A music festival designed to benefit victims of this year's natural disasters wound up with more bands than fans. The ``Better Than A Dream'' music festival began last Friday and ended Monday.
WHBF-TV Quad Cities |
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Apple Rocks, As Usual
Apple's iTunes is still the top dog in music sales.
The Motley Fool |
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The Police, almost at peace
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. During a lengthy reunion tour that concludes on Thursday, The Police didn't necessarily resolve the conflicts that blew apart one of rock's most successful groups nearly 25 years ago.
Mail and Guardian |
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Shenandoah, Washington and Lee Literary Journal, Wins Governor's Award for the Arts
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review has won a prestigious Governor's Award for the Arts for 2008. Governor Timothy M. Kaine will present it to Shenandoah, which won in the category of arts organizations and artistic directors, and nine other recipients at the state capitol, in Richmond, on Sept. 17. Accepting the prize will be Shenandoah's editor, R.T. Smith, and its managing ...
Rockbridge Weekly |
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Digital Bookmobile National Tour Kicks Off Sunday in NYC's Central Park
The Digital Bookmobile (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will launch a national tour promoting audiobook, eBook, music, and video downloads from public libraries on Sunday, Aug. 10 in New York City's Central Park. The digital download event, held in association with The New York Public Library, creates an engaging experience around The New York Public Library's 'Virtual Branch' download website, ...
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Annual "National Night Out" kicks off in LV
Across the country Tuesday night, neighborhoods came together for "National Night Out." The annual crime-fighting effort is a partnership between police and community leaders.
KVBC Las Vegas |
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Logitech Squeezebox Boom pops up on Dutch site
Filed under: Home Entertainment Well, would ya look at what popped up at Dutch online shop wifimedia? The Logitech Squeezebox Boom looks to be a nice way to turn your Squeezebox network digital audio into soundwaves with 802.11g, a digital amplifier, SqueezeNetwork online music service access, and a 7-day alarm for those of you with techy bedrooms. As for the speakers, they are ...
Engadget |
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Jumpin’ Jacks take a bow and wow
You know you’re pretty much toast when anything with the word “terrier” causes terminator tonic right down to your tippy toenails and yappy music to your bouncing soul. You get a buzz from bad to the bone.
Estes Park Trail Gazette |
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Datebook - August 6, 2008
Aug. 6-10: Hunter Jumper Horse Show Festival II competitions. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave, 577-9900. Rocky Mountain National Park program 7:30 p.m. Our Heritage – Our National Parks. Learn about the nation’s first national parks, 586-1206.
Estes Park Trail Gazette |
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Packed house shows demand for performing arts center
The Mountain View Bible Fellowship parking lot was over-filled on Sunday, July 27 for the benefit concert presented by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. Some 543 people, including individuals from Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and Florida, came out for a benefit concert for Supporters of the Performing Arts and their endeavors to build a performing arts center for the community.
Estes Park Trail Gazette |
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Country stars duet with Elvis on Christmas CD
Carrie Underwood wasn't even born when Elvis Presley died in 1977. Nonetheless, through technological slight-of-hand, Underwood will sing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with the king himself.
The Biloxi Sun Herald |
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Bluegrass festival coming Sept. 11-14
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Virginia Folk Music Association at the annual Bluegrass Festival and Virginia State Bluegrass Championship Contest, Sept. 11-14, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. The four-day event includes performances by James King, Alecia Nugent, Sonny Mead, Code Blue and Hard Drivin' Grass, as well as a potluck dinner on Sept. 12, and a Hall ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Local merchant helps school strike up the band
by Mary Helen Sprecher newsroom@baltimoreguide.com Cue all the puns about making beautiful music together. About harmony and playing in key and hitting the right note. And once you’ve gotten all that out of your system, get serious and think about a local business that is helping a new school have its first band, instrument by instrument. Ken Crowley who [...]
The Baltimore Guide |
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MTA, Balfour Beatty co-sponsor jingle contest for new downtown bus hub
The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority has begun a jingle contest for its new downtown transit station, Music City Central.
Nashville Business Journal |
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This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10
The NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series head to the scenic Finger Lakes area of upstate New York for road- course racing at Watkins Glen International, while the Craftsman Truck Series hits the track in "Music City USA" for a night-time show at the Nashville Superspeedway. The IndyCar Series roars into the "Bluegrass State" for a date at the Kentucky Speedway this weekend.
WFTV 9 Orlando |
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Google offers music search service in China
Google has launched a free music search service in China in partnership with a website backed by investors who include basketball star Yao Ming.
TurkishPress.com |
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Hensall rocks for a good cause
Keep on rockin’ — The first Sausage and Blues Fest was held Saturday night in Hensall and served as a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Minor Hockey. Among those performing at the Hensall Community Centre was the Andrew Parr Band from London.
Exeter Times-Advocate |
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