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Okra Festival celebrates food, folks
When most people talk about something homegrown, they’re usually talking about food. For Barbara Evans, the idea of homegrown is more about people — but with some food, music and art mixed in.
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Chinese opera 'Mulan' to be staged in Vienna
The Chinese opera "Mulan" will be staged at the Vienna State Opera House on August 30. It will be the first musical drama from China to be staged at the famed opera house, "Mulan" composer Guan Xia told a press conference in Vienna Thursday.
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Local briefs
Briefs of Highway 281 accident, digital TV workshop, DUI special enforcement, Arcadia Fall Festival, Hampton benefit, Marquette family camp, Hastings College recital
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Calendar for Friday
CITY MARKET CINEMA: “BLUES BROTHERS”: 9 p.m.; City Market, Fifth and Walnut. kc-citymarket.com (816-842-1271)
The Kansas City Star |
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Analysis: 'Born in the USA' returns to politics
A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project - to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new policies and new dreams.
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‘Unity dance fest like RWMF’
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation Dato Sri William Mawan Ikom hopes that the Borneo University Dance Festival, which is held biennially, will be listed in the Sarawak tourism calendar.
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Charlottetown's Haywire ready to rock Summerset Music Festival Sept.13
Things are starting to heat up for Charlottetown rock band Haywire. Fresh off a sold-out show at Peakes Quay on Aug.
The Guardian |
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Adult school has musical classes
WHITTIER - The Whittier Adult School is offering vocal and piano lessons this fall.
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Reformatting freetard fubars RIAA fight
Kazaa user destroyed evidence Good grief, people. As things are, we'll never have to pay for recorded music ever again. Getting free music online is as easy as picking up five pound notes in the street (when no one's watching) - and the chances of facing a fine range from minimal to non-existent.…
The Register |
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Analysis: 'Born in the USA' returns to politics
A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project - to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new policies and new dreams. Delegates danced, cheered and waved flags Thursday night as Springsteen's arena-rock anthem brought the final evening ...
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Analysis: 'Born In The USA' Returns To Politics
A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project _ to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new policies and new dreams.
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Earl Stevenson plans to pursue music career; will live in Toronto for awhile
Earl Stevenson’s top four Canadian Idol elimination earlier this week isn’t going to stop the Lloydminster, Albertan, from pursuing his musical dreams.
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Malaysian Islamist-ruled state bans rock, reggae and pop concerts
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's opposition-ruled northern state of Kedah has imposed a ban on concerts featuring rock, reggae, pop and Indonesian 'dangdut' music, saying such shows would negatively influence youth, a news report said Friday. We do not con...
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Analysis: 'Born in the USA' returns to politics
By TED ANTHONY DENVER (AP) -- A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project _ to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new policies and new dreams.
Bay News 9 Tampa Bay |
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NJ.com: Hardball Politics Forum
288525. WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY PLAYING? it sounds like the music from Die Hard.
The Jersey Journal |
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Mikey Bennett urges investment in live bands
Respected music producer/songwriter Mickey Bennett is calling on the private sector to invest in live bands amidst the success of Jamaican athletes in Beijing.
The Jamaica Observer |
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Denver Band Flobots All Over Town During DNC
Flobots aren't the biggest name in town for the DNC, but the Denver band's four convention-related shows signaled the band's rise from local heroes, blending hip hop, a viola, drums, guitar and bass, to international touring artists. The Denver mayor's office even gave band members tickets to hear Barack Obama accept the Democratic presidential nomination.
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An entirely different type of ‘Universe’
The opportunity for local artists and musicians to interact with one another can be hard to come by — but not at a house called Universe City.
The Oklahoma Daily |
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Analysis: 'Born in the USA' returns to politics
A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project _ to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new...
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Country star Adkins a hit with Stark County Fair crowd
CANTON I've never heard a more surefire hit song than the new single that Rodney Atkins busted out tonight at the Stark County Fair. "I gave up smoking and drinking and women last night," goes the chorus of this rowdy honky-tonk sing-along.
The Canton Repository |
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The Clanton Advertiser
BIRMINGHAM – A gay advocacy organization has filed a federal lawsuit against Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford for refusing to allow city workers to hang Gay Pride Week banners.
Clanton Advertiser |
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Spectacle promised for gala dinner occasion
When you arrive at a business event you don’t expect to be greeted by swirling red-hot Chinese lion dancers. Nor do you anticipate seeing circus performers swirling above your head while waiting for the main course. Or for a ‘slow jam’ college band to provide the dinner music while you dine.
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Barker drums up new success with remixes
With his spiky mohawk, cluttered canvas of tattooed skin and punk-rock pedigree stretching back to childhood, Travis Barker isn't exactly pleading to be taken seriously as a hip-hop head. A former drummer for the multiplatinum-selling power pop trio Blink-182...
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Analysis: Interpreted correctly this time, 'Born in the USA' returns to politics
DENVER - A generation after Ronald Reagan famously mistook Bruce Springsteen's music for uncritical patriotism, Democrats claimed "Born in the USA" on Thursday for the theme it was meant to project — to describe a splintered country they say desperately needs new policies and new dreams.
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DVD Review: Son of Rambow
It pulls on the heartstrings just enough without beating you over the head. Written by Puño EstupendoIt's the early ‘80s and Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) is a young boy who, because of the religion his family practices, is not allowed films, music, or any other of the modern trappings of the town they live in. He's a great kid with a talent for telling stories through his collection of drawings ...
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