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Live After Five gets more funds
As Greenwood’s 2008 Live After Five concert series draws near to its end, city officials are already looking toward next year’s series.
The Index-Journal |
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Dorival Caymmi, Singer of Brazil, Is Dead at 94
Mr. Caymmi was a Brazilian singer and songwriter who helped lay the foundations of bossa nova.
New York Times |
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In tune with their sponsors
Lane Cove Youth Orchestra and conductor Mark Brown recently joined Mayor Ian Longbottom, local MP Anthony Roberts and Shell representatives David Johnston, Julie Sanchez and Sarah Hunter, to thank Shell for their generous sponsorship.
Weekly Times |
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Welcome NEW jazz diva “Kate Pen” at the Diplomat Bar, Conrad Hotel now until 15 November 2008
The Conrad Hotel welcomes NEW talented jazz diva – Kate Pen from the Philippines, to get acquainted with all music lovers at the Diplomat Bar from now until 15 November 2008.
Thaipr.net |
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Voice of jazz
Ross Gentile is the popular voice of jazz over the airwaves of radio station WSIE at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Thousands of fans tune in daily to the station at 88.7 FM to listen to Gentile and his treasure of jazz artists.
The Telegraph |
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Over 40 Olympic athletes in Beijing download Tibet solidarity album 'Songs for Tibet'
Washington DC, August 18 - The album 'Songs for Tibet: The Art of Peace,' a top-selling rock download in the US, Canada, several European countries and Japan - which reached #4 on the Billboard album download charts in its first week of sales - has been downloaded by more than 40 Olympic athletes competing at the Beijing Games.
Phayul |
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‘... INSTANTLY, HE WAS GONE’
Savannah Zeigler says she’ll always remember Deshaun Clark’s obsession with his music headphones. “He always had his headphones on,” the 17-year-old Chapin High School student said, laughing. “No matter how many times teachers told him to take them off, he would still have them on.” Unlike most teens who prefer iPods or other MP3 players, Deshaun liked to listen to rap music on a CD player, she ...
The State |
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A (possible) record lesson at Red Rocks
VIEW SLIDESHOW MORRISON - There was another memorable moment at Red Rocks Amphitheatre Monday night and this one could have world record implications.
9 News Denver |
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Ashmore Days festival a time for reunions
ASHMORE — Reunions aren’t just for schools, but that will be a connection for the reunion that will be part of this weekend’s Ashmore Days festival.
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier |
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Reuben Laurente bids fans adieu
Aliw’s Best Male Performer [Lounges, Hotels, and Bars] of 2007 is leaving the country, but not turning his back on his career in music.
Manila Standard Today |
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MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
Jazz at Vail Square is a free summer evening concert series in a covered outdoor setting outside the Arrabelle in Lionshead. Guest and residents alike are welcome to enjoy music by Curits Stigers, Jeff Hamliton Trio, Trombone Shorty & Avenue Orleans, the Clayton Brothers Quintet and more.
Vail Trail |
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Asheville composer’s music in Olympics today
ASHEVILLE – An Asheville composer created the music that an Olympic equestrian will take into competition today.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Rhode Island briefs
Shape Up meeting: Shape Up RI, a statewide, nonprofit wellness organization, will hold one-hour informational meetings regarding the 2009 program in the Rhode Island Room at the Rhode Island Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m.
The Providence Journal |
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Gary Glitter released from prison
BRITISH glam rock star and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has been released from prison in Vietnam and is being escorted to the airport to be deported.
The Mercury |
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Upcoming reunions
o Marion High School Class of 1968 40th reunion will be Friday, informal get-together at 7 p.m. at Bogey’s, 1520 Chapel Pike; and Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Hostess House, ., speaker Oatess Archey, music by Johnny Kirkwood, cash bar by Folkie’s; cost is $25 per person, please pre-pay, checks payable to MHS Class of ’68, send to 1417 W. Chapel Pike, Marion, Ind. 46952; dress is dressy casual.
Marion Chronicle-Tribune |
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DiPietro & Bryan's Musical Memphis , With Kimball, Morgan and Glover, Begins in CA
A white deejay playing "black music" in the early-1950s South causes a personal, professional and social earthquake in the new musical, Memphis , starting Aug. 19 at the La Jolla Playhouse in California.
Playbill |
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Barbour, Lazar, Burkhardt Sing of Best and Worst of Times in Tale of Two Cities , Starting Aug. 19
A Tale of Two Cities, a new musical to quicken the hearts of fans of sprawling romantic historical epics — the kind of show where characters in the shadows sing about the light of tomorrow — begins its Broadway life Aug. 19 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
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Health Fair set for August 28
The Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market will hold a Family Health Fair on Thursday, August 28, from 4 until 7 p.m. In addition to the usual Farmers’ Market vendors, local health-oriented organizations will be on hand to offer information on such subjects as diabetes prevention, good nutrition, and health benefits of native foods.
FOX 11 Tucson |
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On the go
Back To School On A Good Note: Ages 10-17 are invited to play "Guitar Hero" at the John L. Dart Library, 1067 King St., at 3:30 p.m. today. 722-7550.
The Post and Courier |
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Sanders to release new CD Sept. 8
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX- Her location may have changed from Americus, Georgia to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, but Alesia Snipes Sanders still has the passion and desire to bring “the masses to Christ through music.”
Americus Times-Recorder |
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The AM Take
True, country music makes its home there, but Nashville has more to offer than cowboy hats, honky tonks and honeys (though the last two do make for a good time).
AskMen |
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Wireless cultural tour downtown almost ready
A consortium of local educational and tourism-related organizations has established a new wireless Wi-Fi network in the downtown area that will promote Knoxville's black heritage through digital storytelling.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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May River Theatre holds 'Bremen' tryouts
The May River Theatre will audition for "The Musicians of Bremen" from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 and 28 at the Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall. The production calls for 10 to 12 performers ages 15 and older. Those who audition should bring their own sheet music; an accompanist will be available. Evening rehearsals will start Sept. 8 and continue three or four times weekly until opening night. ...
Island Packet |
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Chaka Khan proves she's still the miracle voice of pop
FOXBORO, Mass. — Powerful but never piercing, brassy without any old-school jazzy hokum, with warmth even in its highest range, Chaka Khan’s voice has always been a pop-music miracle.
The Providence Journal |
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Daly: Call for justice at FDNY's plaque ceremony
There were speeches and prayers and mournful music and tears at Engine 24/Ladder 5 Monday morning, as there always are at the FDNY plaque dedications that mark the first anniversary of line-of-duty deaths.
New York Daily News |
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