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Crown Point's Asteria comes home for local show
Crown Point's favorite rock 'n' roll sons -- Terrence Kline, Sam Henderson, Seth Henderson, Ryan Gullett and Brandon McQueen -- collectively known as Asteria, have been busy lads these last few months.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Local revamping of ‘Phantom’ premieres
When filmmaker John Woosley was pitching his idea for a feature, he described it as “The Phantom of the Opera” meets “The Da Vinci Code.” The cinematic merger has resulted in “Angel of Music,” a spin on the Gaston Leroux classic that is neither a musical nor horror version of the “Phantom” saga.
Lawrence Journal-World |
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Newton County Community Organizations Active in Disaster
A hot, humid day drove hundreds of Newton County residents to the beach this afternoon. Officials hosted the fourth annual Big Spring Summer Social on the square. Kids of all ages got down and dirty for the sand competition.
KSN - KODE Joplin |
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DTC surprises with rockin' choice of 'Tommy' for 50th anniversary season
By MARK LOWRY The announcement of the Dallas Theater Center’s 2008-09 season was hotly anticipated, on many levels. It will be the organization’s 50th anniversary season and the final full season in the historic Kalita Humphreys Theater as the group prepares to move into its new Dallas Center for the Performing Arts home for 2009-2010. It was the first season selected by new artistic director ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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'Z Rock' rolls with the punches
Ever since "A Hard Day's Night" revealed the Beatles as Marx Brothers, rock and comedy have walked hand in hand.
Pioneer Press |
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Alton's songbirds
When talking to Laura Plummer, Alton High School's orchestra director, one cannot help but hear the burst of pride in her voice as she talks about her students. She is quick to emphasize the talents of two of her finest proteges, Adam Rodgers and Marissa Johnson.
The Telegraph |
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Arbyrd to host 3rd Annual Cotton Pickin' Concert, Sept. 13
The Third Annual "Cotton Pickin' Concert", hosted by the City of Arbyrd, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at the Arbyrd City Park.
Daily Dunklin Democrat |
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The Creative Life: Up close with conductor Ron Spigelman
Ron Spigelman, conductor The conductor who never went away is coming back. Spigelman, a former associate conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, was recently appointed principal pops conductor of the orchestra, which means he’ll be on the podium when guest artists such as Pink Martini visit Bass Hall. This may seem to be a return for Spigelman, who is now music director of the ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Pride runs deep for director of University of Oklahoma marching band
As director of the award-winning Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band at the University of Oklahoma, Brian Britt is still considered the new kid on the block. This week, he begins his eighth year as director of this high-profile musical ensemble. His immediate predecessor, Gene Thrailkill, devoted 30 years to the program. Remarkably, Britt is just the fifth person to hold that title since 1929. It's ...
The Oklahoman |
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Friends help couple celebrate 50th anniversary at rooftop party
Friends of Mary and Mike Mahaffey got together in Santa Fe, N.M., at a party hosted by the couple. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the party on the roof of the La Fonda Hotel. The party featured dinner and dancing to the music of the Pink Flamingos from Albuquerque, N.M. Guests were asked to wear black tie and boots, and most complied. read more
The Oklahoman |
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Scarlett Johansson talks about her movies, her music and her voice
You’ll be seeing a lot more of Johansson soon . . . and we’re not talking about the sex scene in Vicky Cristina Barcelona , in theaters now. She has two more highly anticipated films on the horizon — the comic-strip adaptation The Spirit and the star-studded take on the relationship advice bestseller He’s Just Not That Into You . In VCB , Johansson’s third Woody Allen film, she plays ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Review: SBSO Pops go bang at the Cove
SOUTH BEND -- It's not every day that a smooth jazz saxophonist is the featured soloist with a symphony. Even more surprisingly, that very purveyor of mellow tones was the sparkplug of the event Saturday, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra's "Pops at the Cove" concert at Coveleski Stadium.
South Bend Tribune |
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Soothing Sounds at Beaumont's Jazz & Blues Festival
Folks enjoyed great music from performers Marion Meadows, Dwayne Hildreth, Dean James and The Jimmy Simmons Band, to name a few. Vendors along the street made sure no one left hungry. as great food was also provided.
KBTV Beaumont |
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Mountain music: Arkansas accountant brings
ELKINS, W.Va. - Kenny Sexton believes the movie line "If you build it, they will come."Oddly enough, they did come to the 527-seat auditorium he built last year in Elkins. At first, the tourists trickled into the American Mountain Theater wh...
The Charleston Gazette |
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Collective energy: Holland and Doyle to give concert in Assonet
A bow scratches out the sweet notes of an air — tiny flecks of rosin sprinkle over the fiddle as horse hairs move gracefully across the strings.
The Standard-Times |
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Gwen Stefani gives birth to second child
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's Love, Angel, Music, and Baby No. 2 for Gwen Stefani, who on Thursday gave birth to a boy.
The Globe Gazette |
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Mountain music: Rail yard and town center spur Elkins revitalization
ELKINS, W.Va. - The renovation of a 200-year-old train depot and construction of town center in the rail yard have spurred business revitalization in this old mountain town. Toney boutiques share frontage with dusty decades-old businesses on streets w...
The Charleston Gazette |
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I Do, I Do: They could have danced all night, and they did
By SANDY GUERRA-CLINE If Ted Kirchem of Fort Worth could set his marriage to music, it would be to the romantic strains of the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s Moonlight Serenade. "We’ve been dancing together for 58 years now," says his wife, Frances. The two met in 1946 in Galveston when Ted, who had just returned from World War II, applied for a job at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He got the ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Group unveils $200 million theater plans
A group of Naperville residents is pulling back the curtain on a large-scale redevelopment proposal centered around a $200 million performing arts center and commuter parking garage.
Daily Herald |
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The Natchez Democrat
Historic Jefferson College is now taking applications for vendor booths for the annual Copper Magnolia Festival, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.
The Natchez Democrat |
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Education briefs for August 24
Audition will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 to 3 at the Black Box Theatre in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts on the college campus. No prior experience is necessary. People who audition must bring a prepared song, along with sheet music for piano accompaniment. The casting calls for 15 men and four women. Community members, as well as students, are welcome to audition.
The Olympian |
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Madison goes electronic as Reverence Festival heats up
Look no further than the MySpace page dedicated to Madison's Reverence Festival for proof that the three-day electronic music event has developed a niche following nationwide.
Isthmus |
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Chuchito Vald'Atilde;'copy;s plays Jazz at Five
At this point, American labels have pushed Cuban music so hard that even NPR has dialed down its coverage of Havana-bred masters. That's predictable, of course. But here's hoping that the diminishment of the Cuban craze doesn't take the spotlight off less commercial stars like pianist Jesus "Chuchito" Valdés.
Isthmus |
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In East Nashville, hipsters and families create a funky vibe
NASHVILLE - "East Nashville is one of the coolest places to live," says visual artist Herb Williams. Interesting things happen all the time. "I was out in the backyard the other day, and I heard some music. I started looking around, and I saw Peter on the roof with his violin, tripod and camera.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Six years after leaving football for music, Stephenville's Kelan Luker has left music for football
At age 27, Kelan Luker has finally come home [--] to Stephenville, to football, and to his spiritual roots.
Abilene Reporter-News |
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