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1,000 drums spread their positive energy around world By Martin Janssen Loveland Reporter-Herald
In his writings, Yeats envisioned it as dropping a pebble into a stream. Change the current, however minutely, in one spot, and everything that comes after changes as well. Others have termed it the “Butterfly Effect,” the notion that a butterfly flapping its wings in Australia will eventually lead to new weather in Europe.
Loveland Reporter-Herald |
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Musical weekend cools with former locals
It usually takes a holiday weekend for a bunch of ex-Fresno musicians to make their way back home. Read comments
The Fresno Bee |
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An afternoon of cultural crossover
Amir Haghighi and Amy Stephen are the featured performers in an afternoon of cultural crossover Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at Willow Farm. From stunningly beautiful to intense and exciting, Persian vocalist Haghighi and Celtic harpist Stephen combine musical forces to bring to life a stirring collection of ancient and new music from the Middle East to the Middle Ages.
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Spell's chance to face Music
On Saturday at Saratoga, leading 3-year-old fillies Music Note and Proud Spell are expected to meet for the second time this year in the $600,000 (Grade I) Alabama.
New York Daily News |
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African Storm a success
“Storm” certainly was the word of the day Saturday (Aug. 9) when the African Storm Festival, the Stormy ultramarathon race and stormy weather collided to create… well, a perfect storm.
Squamish Chief |
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The Wonder of the Divine Performing Arts Reappears
In the evening on August 10, the celebrated Divine Performing Arts (DPA) was invited to perform at the New Jersey State Theater, a pleasant surprise to the audience from New Jersey and New York.
The Epoch Times |
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LIL JON IS READY FOR THE 'WORLD': Putting 'crunk' to the side, producer says new album will show he has broader appeal.
*Lil Jon says he has a fresh new sound to go along with his restructured record deal with digital entertainment company The Orchard. He says the music will prove to fans that his talent extends far beyond the crunk genre he helped to create.
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Experience food, dance, culture at Greek Fest in Old Town By Lynette Chilcoat Loveland Reporter-Herald
Gyros and baklava are relatively familiar food terms, but at this year’s Northern Colorado Greek Festival, attendees also can enjoy savory and exotic fare with names like melomakarouna (a spice cookie soaked in a honey-based syrup and served with sprinkles of walnuts, sugar and cinnamon), koulourakia (traditional cookies made with butter and a hint of orange, topped with sesame seeds) and ...
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VH1 ANNOUNCES NEW HIP HOP HONOREES: Annual ceremony to fete Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature ...
*Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort will be saluted by VH1 for their fifth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10 p.m.
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NewWestFest2008 Loveland Reporter-Herald
Bohemian Nights at the 20th Annual NewWestFest, Fort Collins’ largest community festival, kicks off with a concert 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in Old Town Square. The music continues Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.- 7p.m. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. The concerts are free. Here’s what you’ll find.
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THE SOURCE PLANS 20TH ANNIVERSARY RELAUNCH: Publisher looks to restore magazine to national prominence.
*The Source magazine, which was in bankruptcy last year, is about to hit newsstands next week with a new focus that its co-publisher says will restore the magazine to its past status as the industry's bible for all things hip hop.
Eurweb |
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Five Live: Get Out
1. Maryhill Arts Festival More than 50 regional artists showcase original pieces. Also, see a special exhibition by Pacific Northwest Sculptors and the museum's annual Outdoor Sculpture Invitational exhibit, featuring nine large-scale works. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Oregonian |
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China's kids on front lines of Olympic offensive
BEIJING - What did you expect? Any country that would lip-sync out a 7-year-old singer because she wasn't cute enough for the Opening Ceremony wouldn't hesitate to use underage children to capture gold medals. That's a no-brainer.
Tucson Citizen |
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At this rate, we can all see it like a tourist
With the current economic situation causing a downturn in tourism, some haute hotels are practically giving away rooms at $99-a-night rates. So on one recent Saturday we channeled that tourist vibe at the Gansevoort South and laid out at the pool with a colorful crowd of folk, including some straight out of Central Casting for The Sopranos. We didn't care who was local, who wasn't -- the vibe ...
Miami Herald |
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Art Openings, Events and Museums
Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Festival of the Arts: The 15th annual Brookings Harbor Festival will include more than 120 artists and craftspeople who will display paintings, photography, pottery and other works. A children's art-activity corner will be available for the young ones.
The Oregonian |
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No plans? Here are 10 things to do in Rochester area this weekend
There is plenty to do in the area this weekend, from the last East End Festival of the summer to the Ukrainian Festival to the Clarissa Street Reunion.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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ALBERTA BOUND: P.G. entertainer picking up roots
For decades James J. Robinson has been one of the leading singer-songwriters in northern B.C., but on Saturday he plays his last show as a Prince George resident. For the occasion, he will be joined on stage by sons, Matt and Mark, as they offer a community thank-you and family reminiscence in music, then within the week, Robinson and his wife will move to Lethbridge, Alta., to be near their ...
Prince George Citizen Online |
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Guest-driven dance
Cayetano Soto stands at the front of the room, posture perfect, eyes attentively on the small corps of dancers before him. After a moment, he stops the music with a click of the remote, then speaks softly. "You are so fast, guys. He can wait in arabesque while you finish the combination."
The Oregonian |
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Adrian Eleftheriou: Soho Pride
Once a year, Soho's streets close to traffic for a fantastic day out in the big city. There is dancing in the streets, music and laughter as some of the best DJs and entertainers are on hand to keep the party going full tilt.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Bob Button, 93, band leader, dies
GREENWICH - Bob Button was the Energizer Bunny of the Greenwich music scene. For decades it seemed there wasn't a week that he and his singing wife, Decima, or any one of the several musical groups he led, were performing somewhere in Greenwich.
Norwalk Advocate |
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Religion Briefs
2nd Baptist holds prayer dedication MONROVIA - Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock Ave., will hold a parking lot prayer dedication at 9:45 a.
Pasadena Star-News |
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New logo marks fresh look for Stamford Symphony
In E.B. White's children's classic "Charlotte's Web," Charlotte the spider catapults her friend Wilbur the pig to fame by writing words about him in her web - "Some Pig!
Stamford Advocate |
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The Self-Made Music Career In The Digital Age
Jonathan Coulton's "fans are so devoted, so involved and so technologically advanced that they create videos to his mostly folk rock songs and post them on YouTube. Coulton releases all his music under Creative Commons, a license that allows for the sharing of material.
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Xbox to sell Warner Music videos for $1.99
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gamers with a hankering to watch music videos will have more choices after Warner Music Group Corp. announced Thursday it is adding its library of videos to Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game console.
The Star |
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Venue seeks DeLorean for concert
A music venue wants to borrow a cult car from the '80s to help it promote a gig by electronic outfit Neon Neon.
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