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LIBRARY NEWS
A ir guitar in Wii is only the latest version of our love affair with the stringed instrument. (Think Tom Cruise in "Risky Business.") Who knows how one instrument has seized the imagination of so many?
The Oregonian |
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Radiohead sound wows S. Barbara crowd
At first, it opens like any rock show at the Santa Barbara Bowl. There are the mics and amps and Tibetan flags strewn about the stage framed by an elaborate light-show setup that looks like radioactive stalactites hanging over the band.
Ventura County Star |
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Music festivals cater to young, old, in-between
Moms push strollers through throngs of bare-chested, tattooed 20-somethings. Dads in khakis dole out fruit drinks as guys sporting mohawks and ripped jeans sip beer. And the grade-schoolers cheer as loudly as the hard-core metalheads. Welcome to the new face of music festivals, where everyone from kids in diapers to retirees comes for the same reason: to rock out.
Ventura County Star |
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Venturans visit Burning Man Festival for reasons of their own
Burning Man, an annual weeklong festival that began last week and wraps up on Labor Day, is an exercise in extremes and opposites. Begun in 1986 in San Francisco, the festival was tiny and grew huge; it has moved out to the vast open spaces of the desert, drawing in tens of thousands.
Ventura County Star |
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Tastings, festivals slated in October
October is Virginia Wine Month, with tastings, festivals and hotel packages around the state.
Ventura County Star |
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Landscape shines on untouchable Redwood Coast
Nature's wonders along the coast include flocks of pelicans, rocky towers and spires, floating kelp beds, driftwood-tossed beaches and open meadows carpeted with tawny grasses and studded with apricot monkey flowers.
Inside Bay Area |
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Foodies, art fans mix at Arts, Beats & Eats
Beautiful weather, beautiful art and beautiful music greeted visitors Saturday at Chrysler's Arts, Beats and Eats in downtown Pontiac.
Detroit Free Press |
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Look forward to fall
It's five for fall as The Bee's entertainment staff previews the best of upcoming stage shows, exhibits and concerts in our region. ART: "Aqueous" is by artist Kim Squaglia, who will be featured along with Ken Little in an exhibit at JayJay starting Nov. 5. CLASSICAL: Pianist Christopher Taylor will perform at the Mondavi Center on Dec. 6 and 7. DANCE: "Arias, Overtures & ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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Bee current
The classical music of India will be the focus of this noon concert series. Sarod player Steve Oda will be joined by Ravi Albright on the tabla and Priya Diaz on the tampura. Robert Downey Jr. is fitted into his suit of armor by Shaun Toub in "Iron Man." The film will be shown Thursday on the lawn outside Sacramento State's University Union. Admission is free. Luis Miguel, the ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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Sunday events will keep you entertained
« THUNDER IN THE ROCKIES BIKE RALLY, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex, U.S. 34 and I-25, Loveland.
Greeley Tribune |
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The Calendar
Tomorrow is Labor Day, so stay out late for Bella Rose's Black Sundays. You'll find good music, good drinks and, of course, a good vibe. You may even end up in a weekly video. Bella Rose, 423 16th St., Miami Beach; 305-673-8634.
Miami Herald |
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Metallica mines a new vein of rage
James Hetfield, Metallica's mordant singer and guitarist, reported to work first, loudly practicing vocal exercises. Lars Ulrich, the group's affable drummer, followed him.
Denver Post |
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Fortuna Farmers Market to feature live music
Category: Local News Topics: Event The Fortuna Farmers Market will feature live music from Falling Rocks on Tuesday.
The Eureka Reporter |
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Dwight Yoakam's tip of the hat to his hero, Buck Owens
Dwight Yoakam is an exceptional artist — a unique combination of Buck Owens' authentic love of country music, Chris Isaak's handsome onstage charm and Rhett Miller's roguish personality. He's quite the showman, with a confident swagger, Southern drawl and iconic, oversized hat.
Denver Post |
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Our own namesake band: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra
This city now has a namesake pop band to do it proud — Denver & the Mile High Orchestra.
Denver Post |
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Party over, city's just warming up
The mayor still channeled adrenaline that only slowly gave way to the pull of sleep. The organizer reveled in an emotional buzz that could last the rest of her life. The protest leader nursed a fever that jeopardized his availability for the next round of political activism.
Denver Post |
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Neighbors boost burn victim
As the bright, happy sounds of The Upper Room Apostolic Church's music group rattled around Whittier Park on Saturday and the pile of money in a metal cashbox grew, residents of the neighborhood did what they could in an informal but heartfelt way to repair a serious injury to their community. Axel Gatica, 20, was badly burned Aug. 22 in a gasoline fire. He faces multiple surgeries. "It's going ...
The Argus Leader |
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Sibling harmony: The 5 Browns add modern dash to classical repertoire
The first thing people assume is that it was all planned.
Deseret Morning News |
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In house that should be rockin' only scams knockin'
One house that sat empty for the Democratic National Convention was Kiki and Peggy Vandeweghe's incredible pad next to the Botanic Gardens. It was the perfect palace for a partyit even has a permanent bar built into the living room, a pool outside, a poolhouse. Realtor Darrell Hamilton marketed the place, but no takers.
Denver Post |
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See Broadway hits before they hit Broadway
Last August I, along with one of my dearest friends, trekked to Seattle for the weekend. The goal was not to go to the Space Needle but to see "Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical," before it trekked to the Big Apple.
Deseret Morning News |
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Metallica mines a new vein of rage
James Hetfield, Metallica's mordant singer and guitarist, reported to work first, loudly practicing vocal exercises. Lars Ulrich, the group's affable drummer, followed him.
Denver Post |
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Vet has a passion for merrymaking
As a U.S. Marine in Vietnam, Scott Harrison found respite in recurring dreams of bright lights, carnival music and fanciful horses that went round and round.
Denver Post |
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Our own namesake band: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra
This city now has a namesake pop band to do it proud — Denver & the Mile High Orchestra.
Denver Post |
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Devotees of West African faith gather near San Bernardino
The sounds of chanting, drumming and traditional West African music streamed Saturday afternoon from a backyard near San Bernardino, as about 100 people gathered for the biggest festival of the Orisa religion in southern California.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Somali delegation commends China, Beijing Olympic Games
Although the Somali delegation to the Beijing Summer Olympic Games concluded last week came back to the country unnoticed just like they went out but the athletes as well as the officials say that both China and the Games left them with a lasting impressions.
China Economic Net |
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