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MOURNING THE BYGONE MIX TAPE
Today's cover story is in memory of a musical rite of passage that is no more: the cassette mix tape. Sure, with today's technology you can whip up a mix CD in no time, but as Peter Hart-laub points out in his piece on Page 16, it's just not the same. Also...
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'Secret'
Taiwan (in Mandarin), 101 minutes. 6:15 p.m. April 30 and 1:30 p.m. May 2, Sundance Kabuki; 9 p.m. May 4, Clay Theater. Taiwanese heartthrob singer Jay Chou directs and stars in a heartfelt film about a young piano student who meets a mysterious young woman...
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NAMES AND FACES: A dilly of online Dilbert offerings
Read "Dilbert" in the Sunday Free Press comics? Of course you do. So here's big news. Artist Scott Adams is launching something very novel, with social media components, for Dilbert at Dilbert.com -- a first in the comics business.
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A girl with something to sing about
"If I don't make it through the semi-final, I'll wear my most beautiful dress and go to the final, waving the Maltese flag and partying hard." Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
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All eyes on Gozo 1234
The new Mġarr terminal will be put to the test when thousands of Maltese are expected to cross over to the sister island for Gozo 1234 this week. This week's big event, Gozo 1234, organised by Burning Spear, aims to build upon the success of last year's Lejlet Lapsi - Notte Gozitana.
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Falcons hope to lay Vick era to rest (with video)
NEW YORK — Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan was quizzed by many teams in the weeks leading to Saturday's NFL draft. No team wants to make a mistake when selecting a franchise quarterback, but no team in this draft could less afford an error this year, at that position, than the Atlanta Falcons.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Orlando gives fine arts a good ride
Think ''Orlando,'' and what comes to mind? The muscle of the mighty Mouse, a sprawling Disney presence that draws millions each year? The screams of kids on the roller coasters at the Universal Orlando Resort?
Miami Herald |
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS: Performing Arts, Grossology, Handbells and Cooking Class...
Cornerstone Celebration Open House : From 2-5 p.m. at Cornerstone Center For the Arts, 520 E. Main St., Muncie, the public can view performances, dance recitals, music recitals, skits and demonstrations and participate in free classes, crafts and activities. Light refreshments will be available.
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About SunFest 2008
SUNFEST 2008 When: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. May 4. Arts and crafts/family activities 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. May 4. Fireworks 9 p.m. May 4.
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A 'New Ballgame'
At Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's headquarters in South Bend recently, the campaign staff was brainstorming about ways to reach beyond the voters who appear on traditional Democratic Party lists. Did anyone know fathers able to distribute fliers at Little League practice? When do the farmers' markets open?
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If Madonna notta for you, try these chanteuses
Sure, "Hard Candy" will be silly-fun and dancey, but it's hard to get that worked up about a new Madonna CD when so many other talented female artists are releasing records.
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Civil War way of life displayed at Fort D
Members of the Turner Brigade and friends from the Civil War Roundtable of Cape Girardeau gathered at Fort D Saturday and will be there today to deliver living history as part of the weekend's Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive.
Southeast Missourian |
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Despite food and fun, SpringFest draws few
Rachel Shehane watched as a quarter spun in mid-air between the magician's hands.
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MAIDA RETURNS FOR NEW EXHIBIT
“Obsessive Dreams” is a piece by Amber Maida. She said that she prefers to let viewers draw their own conclusions about the meaning behind her artwork.
East Aurora Advertiser |
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Symphony faces tough choice
Symphony faces tough choice 4 men have auditioned for music director; all got standing ovations For people who want their audience to feel engaged in and excited about the search for Christof Perick's successor, the Charlotte Symphony's leaders don't want to be open about it. But thoughts and reactions do seep out -- though no one ever wants to be quoted by name. As the search takes a summer ...
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Cuban Art: More than 70 multimedia works by 57 artists illustrate Cuba's humanity
Although he displays no visible signs of it, Jorge Santis admits he is anxious. The curator and head of collection research for the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale is readying what he calls one of the most important shows of his 30-year career, and he is busy with the subtleties of his craft, one he likens to that of a régisseur . To Santis, producing an exhibit means creating a bit of theater: ...
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Scarlett and Rhett sizzle again -- this time in song
There's Rhett Butler's mischievous grin and Scarlett O'Hara's 22-inch waist. There are even real flames when Atlanta starts to burn. "Gone With the Wind," one of the most quintessentially American stories of all time, opened Tuesday as a stage musical in London's West End theater district. Despite its debut an ocean away from Georgia, purists who revere the 1939 film are not likely to be ...
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Opera closes season with fun and flirting
After dragging a legendary womanizer down to hell last month at the end of "Don Giovanni," Opera Carolina closes its season with a lighter look at amorous escapades. Nobody suffers eternal damnation at the end of Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Die Fledermaus." A man lands in jail for a while, but that's on the tangent of his main adventure: sneaking off to a costume party and flirting with a woman who, ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Heidi Newfield steps out on her own
Although every performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium is significant for country singer Heidi Newfield, tonight's appearance is particularly special. It's her first Nashville show as a solo artist.
The Tennessean |
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Turning the page: Old library may get new life as arts and technology center
Purchase a copy of this photo."> The area around a stage platform on the first floor of the old library building bears the scars of disrepair. Purchase a copy of this photo.
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Twenty years and plenty of firsts
The artist who took a blue-ribbon in the juried show, “Brushstrokes,” is nearly in a state of shock. “It’s the first time I’ve won a first prize,” said Pacha, who uses only one name. It’s also the first time the “Brushstrokes” exhibit has been held at the Morro Bay Art Association gallery. This is “Brushstrokes” 20th annual show. The event is sponsored by the Oil, Pastel and Acrylic Group in ...
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Old singers rockin' on with youth culture tunes
Three elderly men shuffle into a hotel suite to kvetch about Sonic Youth's cacophonous art-rock song, "Schizophrenia." No, this is not the setup to a bad musical joke. Just a day in the promotional life of the Young @ Heart Chorus, a group of two dozen retirees from Northampton, Mass., who travel the world performing striking interpretations of rock and R&B songs. Their work is documented in a ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Self-exploration at heart of Shakespearean love story
It is spring, after all.
The Tennessean |
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CD review: So Percussion, Trollstilt miss more than hit with "Five (and a Half) Gardens"
In the liner notes to its first self- released CD, the So Percussion ensemble states that it is inspired by the work of such artists as Henri Matisse and John Cage.
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Ace bassist Victor Wooten, with a new CD and a new book, plays Harlow's this week
Victor Wooten plays bass in a way that boggles minds. He taps, slaps and grooves on his instrument to the point that his bass might as well be a lead guitar. Victor Wooten says the bass is there to support the other musicians, but when he's out with his own band, he takes more of a lead role.
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