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If a hidden witness falls in the forest and no one witnesses it ...
The federal government's witness protection program was created to encourage members of organized crime to testify against their compatriots in exchange for a new identity and a new life.
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Avenues of exploration
CHICAGO – There's a park full of surprises; Broadway hit shows and the most famous improv comedy theater in the country; a joint that inspired John Belushi's “cheeseborger, cheeseborger, cheeseborger” skit on “Saturday Night Live”; a cherished baseball field; a dinosaur named Sue; a world-class art museum; an amusement park; jazz and blues clubs; and restaurants that win big prizes. To start.
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Irish musician Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners dies at 73
Dublin, Aug 17 Irish singer Ronnie Drew of the traditional music band The Dubliners has died at the age of 73 in Dublin after a long illness, national broadcaster RTE reported.
New Kerala |
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Labor Day also a day of big regional events
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Looking for a fun way to wind up your summer? Here are some Labor Day weekend festivals around the country.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Ekta Kapoor's TV appearance - a special gift for Tusshar
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, Aug 17 Anything for my brother Tusshar, says Ekta Kapoor who made an exception for him by appearing on the Rakhi special of Zee TV's music reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" to promote his forthcoming "C Kkompany".
New Kerala |
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Bob Geldof is not so popular in US: Max Drummey
London, Aug 17 Peaches's husband Max Drummey is not aware of his wife's father Sir Bob Geldof's significant contribution to rock music, cinema and his role as a humanitarian.
New Kerala |
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Star has music to 'Express'
HOLLYWOOD – Ask ’80s pop-rock star Huey Lewis how he wound up recording the title song for the stoner action-comedy “Pineapple Express,” and he’ll basically shrug. “They e-mailed, ‘Would I write a song for a Seth Rogen movie?’ I said, ‘Why not?’ ” he recalled. Photo caption: Lewis
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Despite losses, 'family' ties remain strong
Some friendships are meant to last a lifetime. If you don't believe that, ask Rick Derer, Bobb Nagel, Dave Woody, Jack Morris and Greg Baum. Or, as they call themselves, The Family. These five men, along with their late friends Rick Boss and Rick Columbo, graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1970. Since then, in spite of the fact that they attended colleges across the country, they all ...
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Updated 7/24: CH native brings his New York band to Chicago
The band is named Nick Joseph and Jake Harper, and it's a musical melting pot.
The Doings Clarendon Hills |
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A lifetime of music
Music has been a part of Nick Dragisic's life since he was 4.
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Chamber series enhances choices
The economy is forcing many arts groups to pull back offerings. But Chamber Music Cincinnati is tackling the waning audiences by offering more in a smaller venue.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Christian comedy, music due in October
The Cincinnati Arts Association announces two shows for the Aronoff Center.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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WNKU plans more afternoon music
Folks at WNKU-FM are brewing up a stronger blend of "rock and soul, blues, news and more" for the drive home, replacing its 5-6 p.m. talk block on Sept. 1.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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A Night of Romantic Songs and Arias
Tenor Nick Agius Darmanin is producing an evening of light and romantic classical music in order to raise funds to further his studies in London. Entitled A Night of Romantic Songs and Arias , the evening will be held at the St James' Cavalier Music Room on Augst 29 and 30 at 2100 CEST. Nick is now the first Maltese to land a place at the coveted Royal College of Music in London to ...
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Louisville wild about new possibilities
"Possibility City" is becoming the home of some imaginative, offbeat and just plain fun festivals.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Music moves thousands
So many people come to the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, you could have sworn Isle of Ferns Park in Wausau was sinking.
Wausau Daily Herald |
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The new T.O. Garcia's has it all
Scott and Anne Marie Thornton, pictured with their children, 11-year-old Noah and 7-year-old Alana, opened T.O. Garcia’s in June. The name T.O. Garcia’s comes from Nebraska Cornhusker’s former coach Tom Osborne and famous musician Jerry Garcia, covering two of the Thorntons’ passions – sports and music.
Ralston Recorder |
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100-meter champ's fancy footwork takes your breath away
BEIJING -- You're nervous at first because everyone is so hyped, and they're blaring that loud, melodramatic intro music. Everyone's taking pictures, the crowd is bubbling energy. It's the Olympic 100-meter dash, the signature event of the Games. The winner is the fastest person on earth.
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Elgin fest celebrates all things Puerto Rican
What is a Boriqua? "We are a passionate community. We are loyal. We really look out for one another," said Tamika Morales, vice president of the Elgin-based Puerto Rican Heritage Organization. Elgin School District U46 Superintendent Jose Torres added, "I think, like all Latin American communities, it's one of the groups that have come to the U.S. seeking the American dream ..." • Photos: ...
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Dubliner Ronnie Dies
Irish folk legend Ronnie Drew, founder of The Dubliners, died yesterday aged 73.
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Bolt's run is nothing short of amazing
You're nervous at first, because everyone is so hyped, and they're blaring that loud, melodramatic intro music. Everyone's taking pictures. The crowd is bubbling energy. It's the Olympic 100-meter dash, the signature event of the Games. The winner is the fastest person on earth.
The Beacon News |
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Arts Briefs
ClefWorks Festival: All set for its second season, ClefWorks music festival has events that should appeal to music lovers of all ages.
Montgomery Advertiser |
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Southern Hospitality Music lovers take road to Tanglewood
Twenty friends and supporters of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra traveled together recently to enjoy a special five-day summertime experience at the Tanglewood Festival near Lenox, Mass. Their number swelled to more than 30 as other friends joined the group to take in the breathtaking New England landscape and vistas around the Tanglewood Music Center, the summer home to the Boston Symphony ...
Montgomery Advertiser |
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Davis Theatre's new season is really the 'Cats' meow
The 2008-2009 season of Troy University's Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts is offering up a lot of entertaining song and dance. There'll be a touch of R&B, a bit of nostalgia -- including a visit from a modern-day Rat Pack and a couple of classic crooners -- and some fancy ballroom footwork.
Montgomery Advertiser |
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Buckmasters members treated to concert
Members of the Charlie Daniels Band were hanging out behind the Union Station train shed in Mont gomery a few hours before Satur day's show.
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