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Timely tomato tastings top to-do list
One of the best things about an Ohio summer is the arrival of locally grown tomatoes. If you haven't gotten your fill yet (and who has?) the Countryside Conservancy has an event coming up to celebrate this fruit of the vine.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
SYNCHRONIZED SINGING Remember the little pigtailed girl singing the patriotic song at the opening ceremony? Turns out she was lip-synching because the actual singer - a 7-year-old with bangs and crooked teeth - had a face deemed "not suitable" for the event. The chief music director said a member of China's Politburo asked for the change at the last minute "in the national interest."
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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CCC schedules Hourglass auditions
VINELAND - Cumberland County College Arts & Humanities Division/Department of Theatre will present the original musical, "The Hourglass Caf," Oct. 29.
Bridgeton News |
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Dantzler's day ends in despair
BEIJING • T.C. Dantzler entered the China Agricultural Gymnasium bobbing his head to music.
Colorado Springs Gazette |
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Kid Rock draws fans, more security to Jam
Kid Rock is pumping up the cost of security at this year’s Pinnacle Homes Rock Jam music festival near Mack.
The Daily Sentinel |
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‘Do more,’ Phila. schools chief urges staff
Amid the balloons and the applause, the banners and the music of a ceremony launching a new school year for School District of Philadelphia principals, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman stepped in with a sobering message.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Caney Creek Church to hold communnity revival
Caney Creek Church will hold a community wide 'Revival on the Square' Aug. 22-24 in downtown Wharton. The three day event includes music and evangelism. Friday's activities crank up at noon and continue until 8 p.m.
Wharton Journal-Spectator |
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Gaye honor is what's going on at jazz fest
Motown fans are in for a special treat on Aug. 29, the opening night of this year's Detroit International Jazz Festival: a musical tribute to Marvin Gaye, led by Christian McBride.
Detroit News |
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Weekend preview: Teena Marie; Steely Dan; Chris Isaak
Chene Park spotlights Teena Marie tonight; Steely Dan brings jazz, pop classics to DTE; Isaak to play 'Wicked Game' at Meadow Brook
Detroit News |
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Actor-playwright George Furth, 75, dies
LOS ANGELES — George Furth, an actor and Tony Award-winning playwright who wrote the book for the landmark 1970 Broadway musical "Company" and also wrote the 1971 play "Twigs," died Monday morning. He was 75.
The Standard-Times |
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MTV Rebranding HD Music Channel
MHD to become Palladia.
Broadcasting and Cable |
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Police play farewell concert in N.Y.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Police ended one of rock 'n' roll's most successful reunions in Madison Square Garden on Thursday with a tribute to other famous trios, an assist from some real cops and a not-particularly close shave.
Sentinel & Enterprise |
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Briefs: Organization workshop planned for Saturday
A free workshop is scheduled for Saturday for people who want to better organize their file cabinets. Professional organizer Jean Marie Walter will present the workshop at Serious Business, an office supply and copy center at 1133 Homestead Road.
The News-Press |
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Old favorites at Yolo Fair
Local musicians and dancers will provide fun for everyone at the Yolo County Fair. Some fair events started this morning, but the real action starts opening night Wednesday. Just about any style of music will be found at two stage venues: classic rock, blues, jazz, brass and woodwind band, country,
The Daily Democrat |
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Tri-County Community Calendar for Auguest 13, 2008
Etc. HOOTENANNY: 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, Route 66 Senior Citizen Center, 500 E. North St., Eureka. Attendees will enjoy jokes, music, good food and fellowship at this free gathering. Luncheon reservations required by Aug. 19. Info: (636) 938-5525.
Tri-County Journal |
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Ad series featuring Isaac Hayes pulled
Memphis Heart Clinic pulled a series of television and radio commercials that feature Isaac Hayes promoting healthy lifestyles after the soul music star died suddenly this weekend of an apparent stroke.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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New Zealand lifts ban on Fiji strongman so he can face the music
Wellington - New Zealand will lift a ban on Fiji's military strongman Frank Bainimarama next week so that he can face criticism at a meeting where regional leaders are expected to demand why he is reneging on a promise to hold elections next year, of...
EARTHtimes.org |
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Britney in MTV ads, but not confirmed for VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) - Britney Spears may get a shot at redemption during this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
9 News Denver |
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PACIFIC: Free concert on tap Friday at City Park
The Pacific Community Action Committee and Curly's Foods will co-sponsor a free concert Friday, Aug. 15, at Pacific City Park.
Tri-County Journal |
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Mike Skinner demands carousel horse
Mike Skinner demanded a carousel horse during a stay at a posh hotel. The Streets frontman reportedly made a series of bizarre requests to staff at Myhotel in Brighton, including a choice of feather or hypoallergenic pillows and music to be played on his arrival.
Undercover |
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Amy Winehouse to release James Bond bosses reject
Amy Winehouse is planning to release the song James Bond bosses rejected. Amy Winehouse is planning to release the song James Bond bosses rejected.
Undercover |
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All the right moves
Not all of the work that goes into the Nevada High School marching band's performances at home football games involves music.
Nevada Daily Mail |
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Artis and Hammel perform celestial songs at the Chalfonte
08/12/2008 - 8:30p.m. to 08/12/2008 - 10:00p.m.
Cape May County Herald |
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ODD JOBS: Watching Judas come together for the music
The band, Watching Judas, just wants to play. "I would love to think of the band as my job," drummer Aaron Wahoff, 20, said.
St. Charles Journal |
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Group targets aortic aneurysms
A benefit to help Aneurysm Outreach provide free health screenings for at-risk individuals. Features silent auction and live music by the Michael Foster Project and Something Blue.
The Advocate |
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