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TPAC fights for funding, not taking no for an answer
Budget cuts could mean the end of the Topeka Performing Arts Center. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains why and what that could mean for you.
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Our Picks for the week of 8/21-8/26
Necktie Killer thursday 21 There’s nothing wrong with ska music, even if you’re part of the faction that since 1998 have believed the horn-happy style is inherently flawed. If you need a local dose of ska revival, Necktie Killer can bring it to you in a full-speed, full-fledged ska/punk/funk attack that they learned while playing music together at Redmond High School. This is why we need to keep ...
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Giuliani, ex-Democratic VP pick Lieberman to speak at GOP convention
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will give the keynote address at the Republican National Convention next month and Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman also will take center stage at the GOP gathering. Vice president short-listers mix positives, negatives Party time! Democratic, GOP delegates face the music
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Gilbert PD: Music therapist molests autistic girl, 2 others
Gilbert police arrested a man suspected of molesting a 10-year-old autistic girl while providing her with music therapy, according to a Wednesday report.
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Mixing Music and Politics
Regular readers of The Fix know that we aren't just obsessive about politics -- we also tend to go a little ga ga when it comes to music. And, surprisingly enough, The Fix is far from alone in these twin...
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Clambake to raise Paine statue funds
The Common Sense Society will hold a clambake in Fort Lee on Sunday to raise money for a statue of Revolutionary War hero Thomas Paine to be erected in Monument Park. There will be music, games and dancing.
The Record |
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H-Town Rock
For the Weekend of August 21st-24th, 2008 In lieu of our traditional introduction, H-Town Rock would like to take this time to wish a Happy 30th Birthday to Rudyard’s . The esteemed Montrose British pub is holding a three-day rolling celebration for itself this weekend, complete with performances from some of the top acts in our fair city. If you’ve ever enjoyed a few pints (or several ...
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Crystal Shawanda Embraces the Dawn of a New Day
More than 1,000 miles separate the Wikwemikong Native American reservation in Ontario, Canada, from the country music capital of Nashville, but Crystal Shawanda has been making the trip faithfully for years.
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Swingfest At Coolidge Park Set For Aug. 30
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership will present Swingfest on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Coolidge Park. Beginning at 5 p.m., Swingfest will feature free swing dance lessons and three performances by some of Chattanooga's largest swing orchestras.
The Chattanoogan |
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Rebecca Romijn Stamos - Romijn Plans Baby Tribute To Parton
Model-turned-actress REBECCA ROMIJN is planning the ultimate tribute to her heroine DOLLY PARTON - she'll name one of her twins after the country music icon. The X-Men ...
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Double dipping — singer also wants cooking show
Angela Siracusa is pretty precise when talking about her future. It’s going to include music and cooking. “I’m hoping to have a cooking show on the Food Network, but (to also) always be associated with music,” said the St. Catharines resident, who is performing her unique blend of [...]
St. Catharines Standard |
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The Power of One: Catching up with a former council maverick in Africa
John Hummel had the life: A house in Bend. His own law firm. A seat on the city council. Lots of friends. But he wanted a change. And change he got. As a Project Manager for The Carter Center’s Rule of Law Program in Liberia, Hummel is now working to develop a functioning justice system in a war-torn, economically-devastated West African country. He lives in Liberia’s capitol, Monrovia. His ...
The Source Weekly |
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Rainn Wilson Interview
We all know Rainn Wilson from The Office , whose uptight beet-farming paper pusher recently earned him his second Emmy nomination. But now, his supporting role kudos seem like just the opening act to his headlining performance in The Rocker . As a washed-up '80s drummer who gets a second chance at headbanging glory, the 42-year-old actor may have his opportunity to become a comedy film rock star.
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Juliana Hatfield - How To Walk Away Album Review
The Who: As one of the princesses of the indie pop hybrid that reached its apex in the mid-90s, Juliana Hatfield has been turning out quirky, self-assured folksy rock since before Colbie Caillat was a twinkle in her father's eye.
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Top Toronto dance band headlines Elora event
Great music, great food, and great times — all with a Cajun twist — are coming to Elora when Jazz in the Yard takes over the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Elmira Independent |
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Tumbleweed, balloon classic on tap
Between the music and games in Lee Richardson Zoo and the hot air balloons at the Finney County Fairgrounds, the family-friendly activity in Garden City will be almost non-stop this weekend.
Garden City Telegram |
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Top DJs for Qube event
DANCE lovers in Qatar are in for a treat as Doha’s Global DJs host ‘One Big Friday’ tomorrow at Ramada’s Qube. American house music legend ‘Who Da Funk’ will be performing a live set.
Gulf Times |
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The iPhone 3G is here: Is it worth the wait?
MANILA, Philippines—A mobile phone, an iPod music and video player, and an Internet device in your pocket: That about sums up what Apple Corp.’s iPhone is. This Friday, the latest incarnation of Apple’s mobile device—the iPhone 3G—becomes available in the Philippines through local carrier Globe Telecom Inc.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Sparking a musical conversation
The Canandaigua LakeMusic Festival brings chamber music to the community.
Canandaigua Daily Messenger |
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Music Teacher On Trial Lied To Investigators
AUBURN (NEWS CENTER) -- James Raymond took the stand in his own defense Wednesday and threw Prosecutors a curve. Raymond said some of the information He told Auburn Police during an interview last week was a lie.
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DVD picks: .Best of Both Worlds' isn't
With "Best of Both Worlds," Disney Home Entertainment is trying to give fans the best of both formats. When the fully titled "Hannah Montana . Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" arrives on DVD this week, the package will include both the 3-D version and the more common 2-D format. It also has four pairs of 3-D glasses for your viewing. (The title, by the way, refers to Cyrus' singing ...
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Kasilag: ‘Making a difference in music’
MANILA, Philippines—I was in Davao City last week for the soft opening of the Heritage Museum of the Pamulaan Center of Indigenous People’s Education and to attend the opening of the 2nd National Conference of Indigenous Peoples Higher Education in the Philippines.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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The New Jazztet
In 1959, rising jazz star tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson teamed with the esteemed trumpeter and composer Art Farmer to form the Jazztet. The band lasted four years, and featured such now greats as pianists McCoy Tyner and Cedar Walton and trombonist Curtis Fuller.
The Star-Ledger |
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'Dead-inspired teens take their music to the public
Although the quartet that makes up the band Vedge are still students at Wyoming High School, they're already booked up nearly every weekend — and making the band's Music Cafe debut next week at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts.
Dayton Daily News |
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Beatstock comes to Jones Beach
Danity Kane will be on hand Saturday, along with Pussycat Dolls and Lucas Prata. See a photo gallery of Jones Beach concerts.
Newsday |
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