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Children experience a marriage of music and art at Watertown's Arsenal Center for the Arts
Classical musicians improvise music based on drawings by children. See and hear it: Multimedia show
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In-Depth: Inside The Guitar Hero Census
A new survey of Guitar Hero and Rock Band players by Brown University ethnomusicologist Kiri Miller has revealed some fascinating trends, including the fact that 76 percent of the players bought music they heard in the game, and 69 percent often play in multiplayer modes. The initial results from Miller, who has previously written on the subject for Gamasutra sister site GameSetWatch, were ...
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South Ossetia’s Pres hails maestro Gergiyev’s concert
TSKHINVAL, August 21 (Itar-Tass) - Concert of Tchaikovsky’s and Shostakovich’s music that maestro Valery Gergiyev and the orchestra of the celebrated Mariinsky theater held in Tskhinval, the capital of the much-suffering region of South Ossetia was an act of great support for the entire Ossete people, South Ossetian president Eduard Kokoity told reporters before the concert.
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Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Enjoys Festive Number One
Nintendo's Rhythm Tengoku Gold has reached number one in the Japanese sales charts, three weeks after its initial release. Although never falling out of the top three the game, which is to be released as Rhythm Heaven in the West, jumped to the number one spot during the Bon Festival period in Japan. Although not officially a public holiday, the three-day Buddhist festival is often treated as ...
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Friends remember 'natural musician'
LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and arranger for the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday in Los Angeles from complications related to injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident at his farm near Charlottesville in June.
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Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival: Fiddle maker shares craft
At the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, Ed Campbell is among several masters of the fiddle. But he's most likely the only master of making them. "There's more physicians in Cumberland Valley than there are violin makers in the United States," Campbell noted.
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What's Right With Our Schools: Music at Providence Grove
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- It's been a whirlwind of a summer for Eric and Kathleen Gee, who graduated from UNCG in May, got married and bought a house in June and have now started new jobs as the music teachers at the all-new Providence Grove High School.
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T-series to release Yuvraaj music on October 1
Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. (T-Series) will release the music of Subhash Ghai Film Yuvraaj on October 1
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Symphony provides ‘Simply Sensational Sounds’ in 28th year
Rehearsals begin shortly for members of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra and Chorale as they prepare to launch the 28th concert season.
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Arts & Entertainment:
“Our ‘Under Construction’ new music series is really about composer development more than music development,” says James Kleinmann, Berkeley Symphony’s executive director. “We’ve spent over 15 years developing an orchestra that’s very proficient at taking on challenging work with short preparation.
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Arts & Entertainment:
The Bay Area has more classical musicians and venues than a glam rock singer has sequins.
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PM to release postage stamp on Ustad Bismillah Khan
New Delhi, Aug 21 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will release today a commemorative postage stamp on Shehnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan today. The Department of Posts has brought out the stamp as a tribute to the celebrated musician on his death anniversary.
New Kerala |
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Roots Music Has a Home in Berkeley
Somewhere during the Nixon years, a friend of a friend of a friend from San Diego showed up in the Bay Area to explore his musical options, mainly by hanging out in North Beach. We took him to the Freight & Salvage Coffee House on an open-mic night, but for some reason he didn’t manage to sign up.
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United Way of Summit County sets sights higher this year
The United Way of Summit County will try to raise 2 percent more money this year than last. The nonprofit organization said it hopes to get $11,600,900.
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Area happenings
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Garage "sale" with everything free, New Day Foursquare Gospel Church, 8060 Turin Road. Info 336-7777. Saturday, 6 p.m. Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s Blues Express, blues artist Jimmy Wolf and Hosmer Winery, Route 28, Thendara. $29. Reservations 1-800-819-2291.
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Analysts: Consumers, businesses want phones with more 'features'
Customers are now buying more costly cell phones with features such as GPS, Bluetooth, and music enablement, not just in the US but worldwide, according to recent research by two industry analyst firms.
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Renaissance Festival at Toccolana Club
The third annual Rome Renaissance Festival & Craft Faire will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Toccolana Club, 1412 E. Dominick St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
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Art and Music Festival in Clinton Saturday
CLINTON — The third annual Clinton Art & Music Festival, a day of entertainment for the entire family, starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Art festival “On Track” in 3rd year
A less-is-more approach to this weekend’s On Track Art Festival in Hoquiam aims to give the local art show advantages over big-city events.
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Great, Until the Shooting
“The Static Lounge show was great, until that shooting during the last set by Cherry Chuck Gang,” says 40oz Chris of Massterpiece Entertainment, who helped promote the August 7 “DayGo Unity Concert.” The downtown event ended with a shooting in front of the club.
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Budding Performer earns spot at Open
RARITAN TWP. -- While most people attending the US Open tennis tournament next month will do so for the tennis, 10-year-old singer/songwriter James Keelen will be showing up for the music or, more specifically, to make some music.
Hunterdon County Democrat |
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Rev-Gen music festival Aug. 29-30
KINGWOOD TWP. -- Revelation Generation, the annual outdoor Labor Day Weekend music festival held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29-30 at Revelation Farms, has announced its lineup of speakers and special guests.
Hunterdon County Democrat |
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St. Anthony festival in Pismo: Portuguese descendants honored
Families from around the state gathered in Pismo Beach to celebrate the 50th annual St. Anthony’s Celebration over the weekend. The St. Anthony’s Celebration Committee sponsors the annual event to celebrate the cultural contribution of the area’s Portuguese descendants.
Arroyo Grande Times Press Recorder |
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Verdict Is In For James Raymond
AUBURN (NEWS CENTER) -- Former Auburn music teacher, James Raymond, has been found guilty on all five counts, including two charges of unlawful sexual touching and 3 charges of assault.
WLBZ Bangor |
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Farmers Market: Grover Beach hosts first of its kind
The Grover Beach Farmers Market launched Sunday at Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series. Approximately 500 people attended the event that featured 20 vendors, according to Kathy Petker, director of the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department.
Arroyo Grande Times Press Recorder |
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