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ARTS & CULTURE
Improvised theater can be terrifying, for the folks onstage as well as the ones shelling out their hard-earned money in the hopes that the seats of the actors' pants are screwed on tight enough to put on a good show.
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Judge rules copyright holders must consider 'fair use'
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to throw out a case against Universal Music for allegedly abusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, ruling that copyright holders must consider fair use before issuing DMCA takedown notices.
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Internet users fear iPod tunes blocked in China
BEIJING, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The downloading of music for iPod players has hit a mysterious glitch in China, stumping scores of users and raising fears the government has blocked Apple's iTunes site over pro-Tibet lyrics, analysts said on Thursday.
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Cultural community pays tribute to Lucrecia Kasilag
MANILA, Philippines - It appeared like a colorful celebration, and her compositions were vigorously presented in the obsequy. And despite her relatives and friends’ bereavement, everyone was in high spirits as they paid tribute and bid their last goodbye to the music genius Lucresia Roces Kasilag.
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The Music Collective
What would happen if no one was in charge of the band? If anyone could be part of the band? And if the music that came out of the band was written by whomever was playing in the band? This is Guitar Solutions...
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Glasgow Named United Nations City Of Music
"The honour, bestowed by the UN cultural body, Unesco, acknowledges the city's musical past and its role in music-making, performance and enjoyment. A new body, Glasgow City of Music, will be set up to help the city's music community fulfil its potential."
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USA Today Picks Ari Hest's "Simple, Poignant Reverie"
Ari Hest's song “The Weight" appeared as a LISTEN UP MUSIC PICK in Tuesday's edition of USA TODAY. Hest's home-studio-recorded, indie track was in impressive company...other Picks included superstars Peter Gabriel, Louis Armstrong, Joan Osborne, Fleetwood Mac and Isaac Hayes, among others.
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Vampire Suit Performing Live on WKCR
Vampire Suit will be playing music from its debut release Gaze at Your Omphalos , the upcoming A New Song , and some brand new material, this coming Sunday, August 24th at 10:00pm, on WKCR's Live Constructions (89.9FM in NY, or wkcr.org).
All About Jazz |
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Ongoing call for sex education in schools
THOUSANDS of primary school students will be heading back to school in brand new uniforms and backpacks filled with various Mathematics and English books, but still missing from the timetable is a class that will help them piece together the information they learnt from the numerous calypsos heard, and the various music videos watched over the summer vacation.
Barbados Advocate |
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Today's top things to do in Fort Collins
This weekend there's a three-day celebration downtown for the Peace Corps, including the heralded Symphony for 1,000 Drums. Tonight, though, there's an informational meeting about what that volunteer organization does.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan |
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Jody Watley Launching Online Music Store
Singer and songwriter Jody Watley is preparing to release a CD of all-new material. The project will be previewed online during the August 26th launch of her new website, jodywatleymusicstore.com.
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Free concerts at Town Center
PERRYSBURG - The Town Center at Levis Commons will be buzzing with free music events this weekend. Jazz vocalist Rachel Richardson...
Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune |
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Lawstock tonight at Music on the Lawn
Free Wellsville concert series continues
Wellsville Daily Reporter |
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Shorter College starts classes; Berry College moves in
Shorter College student Karan Morrow, 46, checks her list as she buys course textbooks at the Shorter College bookstore during Shorter’s first day of classes Wednesday. Morrow, who says she already has a degree in nuclear technology, drives from Atlanta every day working to earn a degree in music. She says she hopes one day to work as an orchestra conductor. Click here for a link to Shorter ...
Rome News-Tribune |
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Music Review: The Band - The Band
The Band: Chapter 2. Music From Big Pink, released in 1968, was one of the best debut albums in rock ‘n’ roll history. So what was The Band to do as an encore? The answer was to release one of the best rock albums of all time. The Band’s sophomore effort, simply titled The Band, was just about a perfect rock album. The Band continued to build on the...
Blogcritics.org |
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China blocks iTunes Store over pro-Tibetan content
The Chinese government is now blocking access to the iTunes Store as a result of pro-Tibetan content, writes the Sydney Morning Herald. The regime recently learned that Olympic athletes have been downloading an album called Songs for Tibet, with tracks by artists like Moby, Sting and Suzanne Vega. While in support of "peace-related projects" asso...
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Community Calendar
The Pakachoag Community Music School will expand its satellite schools next month to include Worcester and Millbury. Starting in September, the music school of Auburn will expand its popular Music Together early childhood music class offerings, adding to locations already open in Sterling, Sturbridge and its home site in Auburn.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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Goin’ down to Music Alley: Free summer concert series looks to expand next summer
It takes an artistically inclined mind to gaze into the somewhat cavernous concrete alley between Melrose High School and Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and see an amphitheater. Fortunately, Brendan Carroll has such a mind — never mind the fact that one day he got caught in the rain.
Melrose Free Press |
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Tavis Smiley Announces America I AM Exhibition Will Debut at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center in January
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will host the national debut of "America I AM: The African American Imprint," a four-year touring museum exhibition that will celebrate 400 years of African American contributions to this country.
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Man hit by beer remained awake
Country music performer Pat Green was beaned by a full can of beer at Michigan International Speedway over the weekend, but he remained conscious, his publicist said Wednesday.
The Jackson Citizen Patriot |
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Chuck’s rolling out the red carpet for Friday’s Party in the Park
It’s going to be a red carpet event in Central Park on Friday, Aug. 22, as Charles City’s summer Party in the Park series continues. Live music from Charles City’s own “Endless Summer” is sure to draw a crowd and to fill the Dick Young Dance Floor.
Charles City Press |
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Tattoo clue in boy's body mystery
Police issue pictures of tattoos in a bid to identify a teenager, whose body was found in Suffolk woodland.
BBC News |
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Sheryl Crow inspires voters with free music
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Sheryl Crow is giving away free music -- a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote.
CNN.com |
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Today's guest: Daniel J. Levitin, author of 'The World in Six Songs'
Mike Carruthers:
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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10 bands to kicks off Sunday's 'Summer Jam'
Music lovers of all ages on island are in for a treat as the Saipan Summer Jam goes on stage on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Club V of Saipan Grand Hotel. Ten amateur local bands will be competing in the biggest musical event on Saipan.
Saipan Tribune |
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