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British actresses in 'Night Music'
British actresses Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson, mother and daughter, will star in a one-night concert version in the US of A Little Night Music, the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.
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Paul John Mangione
The pianist and bandleader was a mainstay on the Baltimore-area club and party scene for decades. P aul John Mangione, whose spirited piano playing with the Paul Mann Band enlivened not only numerous social events but helped Baltimoreans welcome the New Year for decades, died of complications from dementia Oct. 7 at the Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center in Northeast ...
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UR to honor jazz great Brubeck
Living jazz legend Dave Brubeck is honored during Eastman Weekend along with two significant American composers, Samuel Adler and Charles Strouse.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Do Apple's new MacBooks signal a shift on strategy?
Over the past few years, Apple has been moving into brand new markets with impressive frequency. In 2001, the company rolled out the iPod and kick-started the market for digital music players.
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School briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 15
Friends of New Haven plan gala VISTA ---- The Friends of New Haven, a volunteer organization that supports New Haven Youth and Family Services and New Haven School, will host its second gala on Nov. 1 to raise funds for programs that serve at-risk youths served by the school.
North County Times |
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All New Adventures Of Us
Imagine the Secret Seven going to music school and running away with all the instruments before the lesson even begins.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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China opens digital library for blind
Beijing, Oct 15 : A digital library where the blind can listen to music or on-line lectures for free has opened in the Chinese capital.
New Kerala |
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A tuneful idea: Mixing guitars with soaps
Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 8:26 p.m. Country Music Television has me hooked. Country is the only music to which I can understand the words anymore.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal |
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Songs of Ascension
Meredith Monk's 'Songs of Ascension', which was commissioned for Stanford Lively Arts and has its world premiere at 8 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Auditorium, has otherworldly origins.
Stanford Report |
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Carter Mountain Brass concert on Saturday
The Carter Mountain Brass will present its annual autumn concert at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The Citizen of Laconia |
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Sideshow: Keys, Coldplay top award nominees
Alicia Keys and Coldplay lead the nominations for the American Music Awards with five and four, respectively, including artist of the year. Nominees for the Nov. 23 kudofest also include the Eagles and Lil Wayne.
Philly.com |
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Conference in Nashville focuses on natural areas
A natural areas conference under way in downtown Nashville has drawn professionals and advocates from around the country to talk about exotic species, such as kudzu and walking catfish.
The Tennessean |
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Residents favor Fillmore music votes
Josephina Silla performs at the "Can a Sista Rock a Mic?" block party Saturday in downtown Silver Spring, featuring music by Angela Johnson, Emily King, Emoni Fela, Ne'a Posey, Nola Darling, Teisha Marie, Alison Carney, Dehejia Maat, April Hill and Yoko K. The event, held on Ellsworth Drive, also included vendors, artists and other performers.
Silver Spring Gazette |
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Small World
The folks at Disney were definitely on to something when they chose the theme for this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. In words, it's "Cities in Wonderland" but, in images, it's a collection of graphics inspired by Mary Blair, the artist behind the Magic Kingdom's legendary "It's a Small World" attraction.
Daytona Beach News-Journal |
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A ditty on the Hill
The song kicks in with a sharp drumbeat and a funky intro, and then Mark Belk's vocals slip in, his easy, laid-back delivery a nice counterpoint to the insistent rhythm.
The Chapel Hill News |
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How convenient: Los Angeles' new park 'n' meet bars
THE EVENINGS are a little nippier (despite the Santa Anas), the holidays are around the corner, and meeting up with friends for a good brew is a brilliant idea. Fortunately, a smattering of bars and wine bars have opened that are ideal meet-up spots, with convenient parking and location, good food, plentiful seating and conversation-encouraging ambience (no blaring TVs or too-loud music). Happy ...
Los Angeles Times |
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Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. [PR.com - October 15, 2008]
PR.com |
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Event briefs
Dutchess Community College will host a Family Festival called "Story Starters" at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Festival to feature several attractions
MILLWOOD — Hotter music will joins the 12th Annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival at Historic Long Branch in Clarke County this weekend.
The Northern Virginia Daily |
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Soprano proves expressive in Bach performance
MONTPELIER -- Louis Moyse would have been proud. Capital City Concerts' musical tribute to the late great flutist-pianist-composer who spent his last 10 years in Montpelier, "Heaven & Earth," reflected his taste, not only in the music, but in the performance styles and levels. ... - By Jim Lowe Times Argus Staff
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Warner Robins Community Concert Association season kicks off Sunday
The Warner Robins Community Concert Association kicks off its 2008-2009 Kaleidoscope of Sound season this weekend.
Macon Telegraph |
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South County Beat: Pismo clam parade to fete Dennis Delzeit
The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the grand marshal for the 62nd Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival Parade scheduled for Saturday at 10 a. m. in downtown Pismo Beach. The chamber announced Dennis Delzeit, a recently retired city engineer and director of public works, as the selection for this year’s honoree. The two-day festival, which includes music and a Clam Chowder ...
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Line forms early for Palin tickets
Fans of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin began lining up early Tuesday, hoping to score a ticket to Thursday’s campaign rally at Elon University. The line stretched out the door and into the parking lot at McCain/Palin headquarters on Tinsley Road. The Alaska governor will appear with country music star Hank Williams Jr. at Latham Park, Elon’s baseball stadium. read more
Greensboro News & Record |
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Everett Theatre turns to youth, tries for new life
A venue best known for community theater will break into hip hop this weekend, hosting two of Seattle's most buzzed-about acts.
Everett Herald |
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MALACO TO RELEASE DOCUMENTARY AND CONCERT SET: Mississippi Mass Choir to record commemorative CD/DVD.
The Malaco Music Group is proud to the release "The First Twenty Years" CD/DVD documentary and concert celebration of the Mississippi Mass Choir. Twenty years of ministering through songs will be presented in a commemorative CD/DVD package.
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