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Frugal Fun Alert: Weekend
Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Experimental Happy Hour: Kick back every third Friday with the experimental electronic music of Tantrum Tonic at Random Tea Room (713 N 4th), 6PM. Free Keeping It Local: Movies@ City Hall presents Unbreakable in the City Hall Courtyard, 8PM. Free SATURDAY Festival of India: Celebrate Indian heritage at the Great Plaza on ...
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Uganda: Stop Selling Off Land, Katikkiro Warns Baganda
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Mr John Baptist Walusimbi, has cautioned the Baganda against selling their land saying this would make them destitutes in their country.
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Namibia: Changes Expected to Music Awards
Several changes in categories have been made in the presentation format of the 6th annual Sanlam NBC Music Awards, it was announced during a press conference this week.
AllAfrica.com |
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Minister arrested for back child support
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (AP) -- GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A Greenville church music minister has been sentenced to six months in prison for failing to pay more than $394,000 in back child support for his 13 children.
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10 ways to enjoy the VIEX
Beban Park has been transformed into Nanaimo's largest fairground for the 114th annual Vancouver Island Exhibition country fair. For the next three days, entertainers, adventure rides, livestock, and dazzling displays will give visitors sensory overload as they try to take in all the events.
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Xbox 360 to Offer Warner Music Videos
Microsoft continues to beef up the entertainment content it offers on its Xbox 360 console via the Xbox Live community, unveiling a deal Thursday for Warner Music Group music videos.
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Multicultural Festival is Saturday in Owensboro, Ky.
Owensboro’s 10th annual Multi-Cultural Festival takes place Saturday.
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Sian Alice Group Remixes 59.59
London-based ambient rockers Sian Alice Group will release an EP, Remix , which features three tracks from their debut album 59.59 that are, yep, you guessed it... remixed.
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Center Stage: Picks of the Week
Friday Aug. 15 Country music singer Jessica Cayne Urick and her band will “Pour Some Whiskey” on the Music at Sandhill concert series from 6-8 p.m. at the Village at Sandhill Town Center Commons. Free; villageatsandhillonline.com Bring the kids down to Finlay Park to “Meet the Robinsons” at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy this free showing of the animated film. ...
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Jackson Browne sues McCain, RNC over song in ad
LOS ANGELES - Jackson Browne doesn't want John McCain running on anything fueled by his lyrics. The singer-songwriter sued McCain and the Ohio and national Republican...
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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!" "Terrific!" "Radiant!" "Humble!" - and in the process saves his life.
Norwalk Advocate |
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St. Rocco's Festival Reflects the Economy
Every St. Rocco Festival is the same and yet, every one is different. Each festival has its own story to tell and this year it was about the calendar.
Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot |
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Rich releases video for John McCain anthem
NASHVILLE, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Country music star John Rich has announced the release of the music video for "Raisin' McCain," his song supporting the Republican U.S. presidential candidate.
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Peace rally to be held in Fitchburg
The fifth annual Rock the Peace Against Violence and Unity Rally and Cookout will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Green Street Park in Fitchburg and the Fitchburg State College Recreation Center parking lot.
Sentinel & Enterprise |
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Rodeo Tour returns
Call it a reunion, a mass gathering or a weekend festival.
Livingston County Daily Press & Argus |
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Show of support for Doyle Field
LEOMINSTER -- The first in a series of concerts to raise money for maintenance and renovations at Doyle Field will take place on Sunday, Sept.
Sentinel & Enterprise |
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Balam Audio Launch [Gallery]
Adding strength to Balam is YugendranThe audio of Balam was launched amidst fanfare by veteran music composer Gangai Amaran. The movie has musical score by Yugendran, son of veteran singer Malaysia Vasudevan. Starring Balaji and Deepa Chary in the lead roles, the movie is directed by Murali Krishna.Speaking at the launch Gangai Amaran, said, Yugendran has immense potential and his musical score ...
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Rage Against the Machine is against the war
The Democratic National Convention will be the host of Rage Against the Machine’s anti-war music festival, informs The Associated Press. The politically outspoken rap-rock band said Thursday it will perform at the Tent State Music Festival to End the War on Aug. 27 at the Denver Coliseum, a venue about 3 miles from the convention site. "I do this out of a sense of participating in democracy," ...
Moldova.org |
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Barnes opens for Bonnie Raitt at Interlochen
Bonnie Raitt has been known throughout her career for unearthing new songwriting talent. But no one was more surprised than Nashville singer-songwriter Dave Barnes when he was asked to open for the legendary blues artist in Chicago and Interlochen.
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Britney Spears obtains the chance to be crowned at MTV Music Awards
Britney Spears obtains the chance to be crowned at MTV Music Awards as the absolute best, after delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV VMA, informs AP. The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for "Piece of Me," a clip that had fun with her reputation as a tabloid queen. Other nominees included the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin Up," Chris Brown for ...
Moldova.org |
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Kasey Jones headlines weekend at Sleder's
Just when they thought they knew her, fans of Nashville music-comedy singer-songwriter Kasey Jones are learning there's a more serious side to her. Best known for her humorous songs like "Every Man I Love is Either Married, Gay, or Dead," Jones is gaining new respect for her tribute album to the late Mickey Newbury.
Traverse City Record-Eagle |
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KW conductor hits the right note
Heading into a 63rd season, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony is a well-entrenched tradition attracting more than 90,000 people annually to Kitchener’s Centre in the Square, and Guelph’s River Run Centre. However in his second year as music director, Edwin Outwater continues to push past the preconceived notions. He wants people to realize the Symphony is something “broader, and a lot more fun.” ...
Mississauga News |
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Guinness Brothers to close Manitou fest
Working-class guys by day. Rockers by night. The Guinness Brothers Band is bringing their brand of blues-infused rock and pop to Glen Arbor next week. They'll be closing out this summer's Manitou Music Festival.
Traverse City Record-Eagle |
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250+ New Additions to AAJ Upcoming Jazz CD/DVD Release Center
The AAJ Upcoming Jazz Release Center has just been updated with 257 new releases, reissues, imports and DVDs. The Upcoming Release Center is updated weekly and can be searched by artist, month of release, record label and type (reissue or new release).
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Hot Entertainment Picks: 08/15/2008
Picnic in Park Folk Festival in Lake Ann; Festival fun in Petoskey; Howlin' good time in Bay Harbor; Fiber artists to display works; Art on the street in TC tomorrow; Water music behind Building 50; Frankfort hosts annual art fair
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