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Seventy-seven year old George Conley says things are different this year at the Wichita Black Arts Festival, "There's ...
It's a lot bigger for one thing. With around 6,500 attendees last year, the festival has definitely grown over the last 40 years.
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Science and music for children
A local music man is getting into science.
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Pickin' and grinnin'
It's been years since the sound of bluegrass music filled the air at the intersection of N.C. 18 and N.C. 27. Glenda Miller, owner of Redbone Willy's, said she wanted "pickin' and grinnin'" back, even if it meant covering expenses herself.
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Franciscans offer fine art, good time (8:00 p.m.)
MESILLA — In a weekend packed with festivals like elote en vaso, it's easy to miss the Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts, tucked away in the Holy Cross Retreat Center off N.M. 28.
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Downtown festival draws diverse crowd of thousands for music, food, art
Thousands of people danced, clapped, laughed, sang, shopped and ate along the streets of downtown Oakland Saturday, kicking off three days of the Art & Soul festival.
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She Relishes Covers, Arias and ?70s R&B
The singer-songwriter Joan Osborne shares what she?s listening to now: the Ting Tings, Natalie Dessay, Cat Power, Gnarls Barkley and Al Green.
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Dust storm puts damper on Burning Man
RENO -- A dust storm caused some participants to leave the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said.
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Regina celebrates 50 years and fall fun
IOWA CITY and#8212; There's a twofer at Regina this weekend as the school kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration and marks the annual Fall Fun Festival."I'm looking for some big crowds," said Cindy Lavely, special events director for the school, 2140 Rochester Ave.Saturday afternoon, kids like Haley McLaughlin and Molly McCusker played three-on-three soccer, rode the carnival rides and ...
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Youthlight sings 'High School's' catchy tunes
He's playing Troy, the male lead in "High School Musical 2," but Mike Jones won't stop singing or playing when Eastlight Theatre's production of the show is over.
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APRA Increases Support For Songwriters
The Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) has increased its financial commitment for young songwriters and composers. Eleven scholarships have been announced.
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Fall books preview
"2666." Bay Area readers, remember those numbers. 7-9, 7-9, 6-6 and 8-4. Niners, Raiders, Stanford and Cal fans, respectively, you should hope for those numbers. Roberto Bolaño's swan song, "2666," won't have much competition as the most eagerly anticipated...
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Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early
Sat, Aug 30, 2008 (6:15 p.m.) A dust storm caused some participants to leave the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said.
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Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early
A dust storm caused some participants to leave the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said. Read comments
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Riverfest: A memorable event
Toymakers, artists, musicians and clowns drew upon their considerable talents to make the Riverfest in Sneads a memorable event for adults and children alike on Saturday.
Jackson County Floridan |
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Goodbye BB's: CD Store Closing Shop
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A source many Piedmont music lovers have relied on for almost 20 years is closing its doors. BB's Compact Discs survived against chain stores and internet downloads, but a new set of roadblocks has proven to be too much for owner Duncan Dunn. Sheeka Strickland reports.
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Riverside Blues Fest - 8/30/2008
Beginning last night, K.C. Geiger Park in St. Marys was the place to rock in AuglaizeCounty. Several blues bands converged on St. Marys this weekend to take part in this years riverside blues fest.
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Musical healing at Dave Matthews' Gorge show
At their annual concert at The Gorge, members of the Dave Matthews Band paid a musical tribute to a fallen friend.
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Great Americana from Lucinda Williams, Neko Case
The lovely Americana songs of Lucinda Williams and Neko Case shine at Bumbershoot.
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Grafton band learns harmony of motion
Band musicians in York County receive a crash course in marching to a new beat. — Is this the first "one more time" or the sixth "one more time"?
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Ban is an attack on basic rights
I AM very disturbed and frightened by Kedah state executive councilor Dr Ismail Salleh's recent statement that the state has imposed a blanket ban on rock, reggae, pop and dangdut concerts. He said that such shows could have a “negative impact” on youth.
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Festival celebrates Celtic heritage
An inflatable Loch Ness monster lurked the waters of Memorial pond as Celtic enthusiasts donned tartan accessories amidst a backdrop of lilting bagpipes Saturday at the Black Hills Dakota Gathering of the Clans.
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The Last Word: Ne-Yo
Already the winner of a Grammy of his own, R&B sensation Ne-Yo continues to churn out hits while writing songs for some of biggest artists on the planet. He took a break from his busy touring schedule to talk hockey, American politics and more.
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A Short History of 'When the Levee Breaks'
A million citizens flee Louisiana for safer ground from Hurricane Gustav. It's scheduled to hit almost exactly three years after Hurricane Katrina, visiting on the Gulf Coast the kind of disaster dystopia one usually finds in music, most notably in the Led Zeppelin epic "When the Levee Breaks."
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Old School Punk Reunion at Warped Tour
Our previous photo essay from the Warped Tour left some people feeling incomplete. "Where are the pictures from the Old School Stage?", underground music enthusiasts asked. Well, here's the deal. Old School is so cool, it requires it's very own story. In fact, Old School IS the story and many people, young and old understand that. The Old School has a message to send because it speaks to the ...
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Rock Round-up - Yngwie Malmsteen
News about Yngwie Malmsteen
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