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Socrates Sculpture Park Announces The Bohemians
LONG ISLAND CITY.- On Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 6:30pm, the little OPERA THEATRE of NY (LOTNY) will present a concert entitled The Bohemians as part of its annual concert for 9/11, hosted by Socrates Sculpture Park.
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National Gallery of Art Concerts in 2008-2009 Include Four World Premieres
WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Gallery of Art presents its 67th season of the longest-running free concert series in the nation's capital from October 3, 2008, through June 28, 2009. This season will introduce to the Washington public several compositions that have not been heard here before.
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This week's music Bob Dylan and the American Idols
•Wednesday and Thursday: Julia Othmer returns to her hometown for a two-night stand at Bar Natasha, 1911 Main St. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Visit www.barnatasha.com (816-472-5300).
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Antsy Adolescents Romp at Edinburgh Festivals
Significant shows at the Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival Fringe considered the anxieties and preoccupations of contemporary youth.
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Ready, Set, Go!
The aroma of burnt rubber, high octane fuel, and car exhaust hung in the air today along Garfield Avenue in Duluth. A high speed, but organized, drag race broke the silence along a usually quite industrial road. Trevor Roy was at the finish line and has more.
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Sugarland here not for the politics but for the Earth
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE — Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland are here for one reason — to let fans know that despite stereotypes, country artists are concerned about the environment.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Lollapalooza: a weekend in the city
For the past four summers, Grant Park in downtown Chicago has hosted Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival. It has become one of the premier American music festivals, showcasing the world's best mainstream and independent rock music. Lollapalooza is the perfect opportunity for hipsters from Chicago and elsewhere to hear the hottest bands without having to rough it on a farm at Bonnaroo or ...
Tulane Hullabaloo |
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NOLA's guide to the Big Easy
Though born in California, guitarist John Butler now calls Australia home. He started his musical career as a busker, performing instrumental pieces on the streets of Perth, Australia, and has become one of Australia's most treasured artists. Most of his albums have reached platinum status on the charts down under and he has accumulated a large number of American fans.
Tulane Hullabaloo |
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Olympic music... kind of sucks
Watching the Olympics seemed like the perfect way to get through the last days of summer before heading off to college. Sports I've never heard of, countries I had no idea existed, all in the comfort of my living room. I watched everything. Absolutely everything.
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McFadden aiming for perfection
From Westlife to solo artist Brian McFadden has experienced a rollercoaster ride of entertainment highs and lows. Belinda McCammon of NZPA talks to the Irish singer and songwriter about what comes next.
Otago Daily Times |
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A taste of music history coming to the deCoste centre
PICTOU – The von Trapp children will make their first concert appearance in the Maritimes this fall.
The News |
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Benefit barbecue, concert for sawmill owners go tonight
MURRAY RIVER — Two huge saw blades salvaged from a devastating sawmill fire here two weeks ago will cut wood no more.
The Guardian |
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Olympic BMX racing is, like, radical, dude
BEIJING -- Funky little bikes. Gonzo speed. Wild crashes. Ski-jump drops. Sick turns. Rock music. A fat, ponytailed, American public-address announcer who screams stuff like, "This is where the carnage happen
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Sugarland here not for the politics but for the earth
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE — Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland are here for one reason — to let fans know that despite stereotypes, country artists are concerned about the environment.
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Blossom holds its own Bernstein party
Had Leonard Bernstein not died in 1990, he would have reached his 90th birthday on Monday. To remember him, New York City is celebrating with a Bernstein festival of musical theater, concerts and more given by the New York Philharmonic and other groups at Carnegie Hall and elsewhere. The festival runs from September to December, proof of the lasting impact the composer-conductor-music educator ...
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Gospel Rapper
COLUMBUS, Miss-- Some are calling it Holy Hip Hop. The story of Tony Price is much different than it is now. In the mid-1990's Price was a struggling rapper determined to burst onto the music scene, but it turned out to be harder than he thought.
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Obamapalooza
Four years ago, Perry Farrell, the former lead singer of Jane's Addiction, decided to make Chicago, Ill. the official host of one of the greatest music festivals on Earth: Lollapalooza. Being a Chicagoan myself, I was beyond excited. The infamous festival had been M.
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Stranger in a familiar land
I have traveled to the Dominican Republic, my parents' native country, almost every summer of my life. Over the years, I've grown to deeply love and appreciate its culture. While in the Dominican Republic, I have always felt a stronger sense of identity, as if I was reminded of who I am.
University of South Florida Oracle |
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Apollinaire Scherr talks about dance
William Forsythe's "Impressing the Czar," performed by the Royal Ballet of Flanders at the Lincoln Center Festival in the company's U.S. debut , late July.
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E-heads concert to push through after major changes
MANILA, Philippines - After much fuss over its sponsors, the much-awaited reunion concert of the Eraserheads will push through, but with some major changes.
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Shi-Yeon Sung Replaces de Waart at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Korean conductor Shi-Yeon Sung will make her Hollywood Bowl debut Aug. 26 when she steps in to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an all-German program.
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Hip-hop CD goes to bat for Negro Leagues museum
Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are among the performers on "True to the Game," a compilation CD of R&B and hip-hop songs that will benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
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Sheryl Crow Inspires Voters With Free Music
Sheryl Crow is doing her own get out the vote campaign by offering up free music to new voters. According to the Associated Press, Crow will give away a free digital copy of her latest album, Detours, to the first 50,000 people who register three friends to vote.
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Notting Hill Carnival draws tens of thousands to party in west London
Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street party in Europe, unveiled itself on Sunday with tens of thousands of people beating the poor weather to celebrate with colors and music in west London. With this year's theme "Welcoming the World," the annual carnival sets out to impress the world that London is a prime place for world class events. More than 1.5 million people are expected to attend the ...
People's Daily |
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Feature: Beijing Olympics ends with joy and passion
Drums thundered. Fireworks exploded. Hands held. Arms extended... As the Olympic flame went out at the Bird's Nest, Beijing turned the closing ceremony into a jolly farewell party. The closing extravaganza opened at 8:00 p.m. with more than 90,000 audience packing the stadium counting down from the number of "29", indicating the 29th Olympic Games. Fireworks burst on top of the Bird's Nest as ...
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