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Orchestra sets open house at new performance center
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's board of directors will host a free open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the new Performing Arts Center at Lincoln-Way North, 19900 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort.
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Singer, bands offer melodies for night CONCERT ON THE HILL
The Aug. 21 Concert on the Hill will feature vocalist Karen Isberg, Too Loud Polka Band and Joliet Central High School Symphonic Band.
The Herald News |
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Maroon 5 strikes chord with fan base
Adam Levine is not one of those songwriters who cranks out a bushel of songs every time his band, Maroon 5, is due to write a new CD. In fact, songwriting is not one of the easier parts for Levine as the singer and a key writer in the band.
Post-Tribune |
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Quintet brings instrument to forefront
Who says playing the trombone isn't cool?
Daily Gleaner |
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Phone's best feature is voice
MONTREAL -- Cellphones are still for yakking, no matter how many things they can do. Despite also being equipped to let people watch videos, listen to music, surf the Internet and check e-mail, mobile phones are primarily used for conversations, U.S. analyst Ramon Llamas said yesterday.
Calgary Sun |
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Weekend of art, jazz and food
RENSSELAER -- Attractions for Saturday's Art in the Alley will extend beyond that single cobblestone walkway, where art, food and jazz will be featured from 4 to 9 p.m.
Post-Tribune |
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Pakistan celebrates I-Day amid political tension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan yesterday celebrated its 61st year of independence from British rule with fireworks, flag-raisings and music despite growing militant violence and mounting tensions between the country's ruling coalition and embattled President Pervez Musharraf.
Gulf Times |
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Bachna Ae Haseeno
Even before you are introduced to the characters or their conflicts in the film, a promotional music video starring the entire cast initiates the opening titles. The makers attempt to play safe as, with changing times, most audiences make an exit much before the end credits roll.
The Times of India |
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Roti set to sing under the 'Moonlight'
Jazz singer Lisa Roti will bring her new show, "Moonlight and Love Songs," to the Skokie Theatre on Saturday.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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CMT makes room at 'Inn' for three favorites
After vying against each other for a music contract in CMT's ''Gone Country'' earlier this year, the unlikely trio of Maureen McCormick ("The Brady Bunch''), Bobby Brown and Carnie Wilson is shipped off to Newport, Tenn., in a CMT spin-off called ''Outsiders Inn.''
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Joffrey legs it up to Ravinia for one night
Think of it as an unofficial North Shore kickoff event for the Chicago Dancing Festival (though tickets are not free), as the Joffrey Ballet comes to the stage of the Ravinia Festival Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Veterans Pavilion offers chance at thanks, remembrance
While not representing a culture or country, the same festive air fills the Veterans Pavilion as at any of the other 15 Folkfest pavilions.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix |
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Area band wins gig at music festival
Carleton County-bred band Telfer took home top honours at the Harvest Galaxie Rising Stars Showcase at Dolan's Pub on Wednesday evening.
Daily Gleaner |
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Ticket to Dance
Last summer at just about this time a small miracle was about to happen. A new producing group dubbed the Chicago Dancing Company -- led by choreographer Lar Lubovitch and dancer Jay Franke -- decided to put together the first Chicago Dancing Festival.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Orchestra and singers overcome the elements
There was rain, the attendant rustle of an audience digging out their umbrellas and -- once they opened them -- the incessant thump of raindrops. There were sirens and honking horns, sounding as if they were about to invade the lawn Wednesday evening at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Veil shed for bikini on Egypt's women-only beaches
Islamic hymns fade out giving way to Arabic pop music as women remove their veils to reveal bikinis or one-piece swimsuits at a religiously correct beach for women only in Egypt.
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‘Egyptian Fairy Tale' combines art, music and history for kids
The Titusville Early Childhood Learning Center was the scene of a spirited -- and educational -- presentation by children participating in a program on Thursday evening.
The Titusville Herald |
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Tomato lovers unite in annual festival of food and wine at Scoozi!
River North's Scoozi! restaurant is hosting its third annual Tomato Fest today through Sunday.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Veil shed for bikini on Egypt's women-only beaches
Islamic hymns fade out giving way to Arabic pop music as women remove their veils to reveal bikinis or one-piece swimsuits at a religiously correct beach for women only in Egypt.
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Kate Voegele to perform at Gurnee Mills
Kate Voegele is a 20-year-old writer/singer whose first full-length album, "Don't Look Away," delivers songs of depth and insight with a powerfully seductive voice that maintains a fierce presence amid dynamic rock grooves and infectious pop hooks. Voegele will headline the 2008 Simon dTOUR Live Aug. 23 at Gurnee Mills.
Lake County News-Sun |
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Festival's return is reason to smile
Smile Days are back and ready for action - although this year the event is in abbreviated form.
The Lisle Sun |
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Kill or be killed (again)
Sounds like Britney Spears just might be getting back on track -- at least careerwise. I've learned the long-troubled star has been working hard on her upcoming performance at the MTV Video Music Awards -- telling an associate, ''I want to kill at the VMAs this year.''
Chicago Sun-Times |
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DAVE BARRY: It's only rock ‘n' roll — even in Beijing
I was in the mood to have blood spurt from my ears, so I decided to take in the Beijing rock scene.I went with some other Americans to a club called Star Live, which was presenting a rock show called Youth Party of China. When we arrived the party consisted of maybe 150 youth of China, many wearing Beijing rock-'n'-roll-hipster attire, which features fedoras, shorts, long hair and ironic ...
Miami Herald |
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Jazz divas, blues singers and more in music festival
PORT PERRY -- This community will be filled with music in August as the Durham Region Music Society presents the Port Perry Music Festival Aug. 15 to 17. Local entertainers will perform in...
Port Perry Star |
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South Africa: Playing a Grand Slam of Accusation
THERE are certain things I do to give the appearance of intelligence. One of them is listening to classical music, especially the atonal but cerebral kind by composers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen.
AllAfrica.com |
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