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Alex Noralez wins Song Competitions
As part of the September Celebrations this year, two song-writing competitions were held and local singing sensation Alex Noralez placed in both of them. The first competition was the Carnival Song Competition and Alex took second place in that.
The San Pedro Sun |
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Acushnet library group to hold book sale
ACUSHNET — If you are searching for a top-shelf book, the Friends of the Acushnet Public Library will hold a book sale during the Apple Peach Festival, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6, at the Russell Memorial Library, 88 Main St.
The Standard-Times |
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"The Verve" goes 'Forth' on new album
Most people will remember English alternative-rock band The Verve by the success of its 1997 smash hit "Bittersweet Symphony." The song charted in the Top 20 on both sides of the Atlantic and became a mainstay of the Britpop genre. It was the definition of the band's career, in more ways than one.
Daily Orange |
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Artist as Musician, and the Other Way Around
?Looking at Music? at the Museum of Modern Art, a show that includes audio recordings and small-press publications, emphasizes the experimental nature of the late 1960s and early ?70s.
New York Times |
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Rock?s Voice of Rage Finds a Fierceness in Quietude
Trent Reznor made his alienation an arena-scale spectacle at the Izod Center on Wednesday.
New York Times |
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Beadwork classes
• Rock Star Bracelet, 10:30 a.m.-noon; Cost: $60, plus supplies.
Bradenton Herald |
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For the Record: Aug. 29
Tours of “Sentimental Journey,” World War II B-17 bomber, noon to 6 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport; $5. Springfield Park District Customer Appreciation Day, 3:30-8 p.m., Nelson Center, Lincoln Park. Swimming pool admission free today, DJ music, 5-8 p.m.
The State Journal-Register |
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Music shines in new installment from Okkervil River
Okkervil River's The Stage Names was a fantastic concept album. It carried out the backstage musical idea cohesively and near flawlessly while lacing in enough subtle indie-rock, industry ...
Maneater |
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MUSIC NOTES: Blackwater Sol in St. Augustine
Now that things are drying out, music is really picking up. It has the makings of a busy fall.
The Florida Times-Union |
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Organisers promise green days for Picnickers
ORGANISERS of Electric Picnic are promising this year’s boutique festival will not only be bigger, but greener, with a host of initiatives to reduce environmental damage.
Irish Examiner |
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Friday Poll Question Information: Obama accepts nomination, vows to fix Washington
"America, now is not the time for small plans," the 47-year-old Illinois senator told an estimated 84,000 people packed into Invesco Field, a huge football stadium at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
KAUZ Wichita Falls |
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Northwest bands showcase talent at Bumbershoot
One of the Northwest's biggest music festivals is going on at Seattle Center this weekend. Here's a sample of who's performing.
KING5 Seattle |
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Danny’s Downtown venue reviews
When in New York City, the Stalkers mainly play in Brooklyn clubs. “Manhattan is pretty much totally dead for music, I think,” said the band’s drummer, Josh Styles. Nevertheless, they’ve played many Downtown Manhattan music spots, of which bassist Danny Goldshtein here gives his reviews.
The Villager |
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Can a punk rock band love ABBA and still make it big?
The Stalkers, an up-and-coming Brooklyn-based rock-and-roll band, have had some success — mainly in England. Now — with a show on the Rocks Off cruise early this Friday morning — they’re stalking greater popularity in the States, hoping for a breakthrough here.
The Villager |
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Dowtown comes to life with the new Ivy Ultra Bar
Good people, I was downtown past midnight over the weekend, and do you know what I saw? Foot traffic on Bay Street! People walking downtown after dark, just like they do in vibrant cities! These were stylish folks of the night owl variety, with a good many of the ladies pixied up in green cocktail dresses. Why, what else would one wear to the opening weekend of a place called The Ivy Ultra Bar? ...
The Florida Times-Union |
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Other noteworthy blogs
Anton Zuiker, manager of internal communications for Duke Medicine, is one of the lead organizers of North Carolina’s Science Blogging Conference. He and several other bloggers formed BlogTogether.org a few years ago to reach out to other bloggers in the region.
Duke University |
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Sydney orchestra admits ‘miming’ at 2000 Olympics
EIGHT years after it hosted an Olympics famously hailed as the “best games ever”, Sydney has confessed it faked a key musical performances at its opening ceremony in 2000.
Daily Dispatch |
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New Bishop Breaks Into Song During Installation
Green Bay's new Catholic bishop livened his installation ceremony by breaking into song during his sermon with parts of a couple country songs - including "Drop Kick Me, Jesus."
CBS 5 Green Bay |
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Choral society presents pops performance
The Hilton Head Choral Society will kick off its 2008-09 concert series with a Labor Day weekend pops performance today at First Presbyterian Church at 540 William Hilton Parkway.
Island Packet |
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How to make the most of the new arts season
Ready, set, start the season. No, not football or hunting. The arts season. The 2008-2009 arts year starts with a double dose Thursday. A welcome aboard party and dinner for new S.C. Philharmonic music director Morihiko Nakahara starts at 6 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion. At the same time, the opening reception for “Dale Chihuly: Seaforms” begins at the Columbia Museum of Art.
The State |
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Bands ready to step off
The drill is "jazz run," and Rob Wolter's got to cover about 10 yards in four steps.
Peoria Journal Star |
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Havana to host annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 5-6
The 35th annual Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 5 and 6 in Havana. The festival starts at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 with a parade downtown and live music lasting until midnight.
Peoria Journal Star |
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WQED-FM crew returning for FolkFest broadcast
If Beethoven were still alive, do you think he’d enjoy halushki and pierogies?
The Tribune-Democrat |
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33rd annual folk festival
The 33rd annual folk festival is on the UWL's campus Saturday and Sunday.
WXOW 19 La Crosse |
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This week in the arts
“Dale Chilhuly: Seaforms,” opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Free to members; $25 for non-member. Cash bar. Continues through Nov. 30. Regular admission $5; free to members; free Saturdays. Columbia Museum of Art, Main and Hampton streets. (803) 799-2510 or columbiamuseum.org “Morihiko at the Mansion,” party to welcome Morihiko Nakahara, new music director of the S.C. Philharmonic. ...
The State |
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