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This weekend's top things to do in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has had its share of downtown festivals this summer on subjects such as beer, food, cycling, jazz and more. Now comes the annual Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest, a three-day party starting today in Old Town.
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New Events, Entertainment on Tap For Annual Tucker County Fair
Organizers for this year's Tucker County Fair hope some new events and entertainment schedule will make up for the lack of a carnival and attract the crowds Tuesday through Aug. 23. "We are hoping for a big crowd even though we couldn't get a carnival this year," Tucker County Fair President Leonard Arnold said. "We have a lawn mower race and an ATV race.
The Inter-Mountain |
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Oakland teens rewarded for community service and leadership
How to rock out and still change the world: That is what Levi Resuleo did.Northern California Grantmakers recognized Resuleo's good work at Youth Radio and honored him Thursday with the 2008 "The Kid Who Cares" award, which goes to youth who fit the bill for being "unselfish, curious, and
Oakland Tribune |
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Encore briefs
The Salina Youth Symphony offers area youths the opportunity to participate in professionally directed youth orchestras with peers from more than 20 different schools. Auditions will be held Aug. 23 and 24 in Sams Chapel at Kansas Wesleyan University.
Salina Journal |
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Spears gets MTV Award nod
NEW YORK — After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best.
winnipegsun.com |
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Boone's Lick State Historic Site Hosts Folk Festival
Historic crafters will demonstrate 19th century crafts, musicians playing music of the period and tours around the salt springs.
Kansas City InfoZine |
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Xbox to sell Warner Music videos
MICROSOFT has signed a deal with Warner to flog its music videos for $1.99 through its Xbox 360 games console.
The Inquirer |
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Jackson Browne sues McCain, RNC over song in ad
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jackson Browne doesn't want John McCain running on anything fueled by his lyrics.
Sun Newspapers |
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Another Sundaes season wraps up
TRIMONT - The centerpiece of Triumph Memorial Park has become the perfect setting for the Sunday evening concerts that are a staple for residents each summer. The gazebo with its wooden shakes was built for the Trimont Centennial in 1999. Nearly a decade later, a stage has been added and it houses the new Trimont summer tradition, Sundaes in the Park.
The Fairmont Sentinel |
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Spectacular music and art awaits
Montreal, just like everywhere else, is gearing up for the 2008-2009 season, but the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal is planning a truly spectacular year of concerts. There is also a pair of must-see exhibits that won't be up much longer, one at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and the other at the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art. ... - By Jim Lowe Times Argus Staff
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus |
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Dance Party Friday: How Low Can You Go?
Local reggae group Seafari provide the mellow music for Bob Herzog's gravity-defying moves
Local 12 Cincinnati |
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Second Chances raising money for home care
The Second Chances Fund at Health Related Home Care is revitalizing the Sip. Shag. Support fundraiser again this year in a sequel organizers hope will top the first event with music, shagging and proceeds.
The Index-Journal |
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Southern Grace will perform Saturday
A concert featuring the Southern gospel group, Southern Grace, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Faith Assembly of God, New Boston, Texas.
Texarkana Gazette |
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‘Dog Days of Summer’ fund-raiser slated
ARTEX Animal Welfare Association Inc. “Dog Days of Summer 08” fund-raiser will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Texarkana Country Club.
Texarkana Gazette |
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Coast Calendar
Today -- A community dance for all ages will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Orange Grove Community Center, U.S. 90 East. No alcohol is allowed. Mississippi Southern Country will be the band. Call 228-623-3613 for details.
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Music Listings
Corey Osborn - . Fri., Aug. 15. Blue Monkey 2012 Madison (Overton Square) 272-BLUE.
The Memphis Flyer |
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Music Listings
FreeWorld - . Sundays, 10:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 15, Sat., Aug. 16, 10 p.m., Fri., Sept. 12 and Sat., Sept. 13, 10 p.m. Blues City Cafe 138 Beale Memphis (Beale Street) 526-3637.
The Memphis Flyer |
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Grant Opportunity: French-American Jazz Exchange - October 15, 2008 Deadline
Chamber Music America and the French American Cultural Exchange are now accepting applications to the French-American Jazz Exchange Program.
All About Jazz |
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Jackson Browne sues McCain to halt use of song
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is suing John McCain for using Browne's song "Running on Empty" in a campaign ad -- and the veteran rocker is also calling the candidate a pretender when it comes to standing up for constitutional rights.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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U.S. violin makers find voice as sales crescendo
Inside the dimly lit workshop, the chink of chisels and whirr of sanders is interrupted only by the strains of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons."
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Crestview second grader appearing in music video
A prospective model from Crestview Elementary began her career recently, participating in the Ohio country band Dingtown's new music video. Brooke Ann Murphy, 7, daughter of Mike and Bridgette Murphy of New Waterford, received a call about the video less than a week after signing a three-year contract with talent agency LeModeln, Inc., of Boardman. "We were surprised that she was picked at such
Salem News |
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Glenn Miller Orchestra to perform Saturday
The North Platte Telegraph Tickets are still available for Saturday's performance of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The band will perform at the North Platte High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 on Saturday.
North Platte Telegraph |
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Microsoft--Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group announced Thursday it is adding its library of videos to Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console.
WJTV Jackson |
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Mtv - Ting Tings Up Against Britney At Mtv Awards
Manchester pop duo the Ting Tings have been nominated for video of the year at the MTV Music Video Awards.The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on September ...
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Accordion player Jerry Venturi dies
MADERA — For music legend Jerry Venturi of Madera, accordion music was more than a hobby. He used his talent to serve his community.
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