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Gay bishop to kickoff Obama inauguration
A gay Anglican bishop, Gene Robinson, is to give the opening prayer at festivities to kick off US president-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, the organising committee says.
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Jennifer Openshaw: Four ways to prosper even as you hunker down at home this winter
Look out the window at the brutal winter weather in some parts of the country and you might decide never to leave your house again. Can you turn winter blues into a comfy but also financially rewarding nesting opportunity? You bet.
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Gay bishop to kickoff Obama inauguration
A gay Anglican bishop is to give the opening prayer at festivities to kick off US president-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, the organising committee says.
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In blood: The Bacchae, Arcola Theatre, London
It sounded such a good idea: the true story of a legendary Brazilian slave leader fired up as a re-working of the Dionysus legend in Euripides' The Bacchae and set to the music of the forests and favelas of the 1920s, acted by a cast trained in capoeira, the martial art of dance and drumming. In the end, Noah Birksted-Breen's production is a good example of a story without a soul and a project ...
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Hollywood stars to shine at inauguration kickoff
LOS ANGELES,(Reuters) - People who want to celebrate President-elect Barack Obama's move to the White House early can start the partySunday, when stars of music, movies and television perform in Washington, D.C.
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Naples considers changes to live music ordinance
Naples businesses offering live music may face a new rhythm as the city pens changes to its live entertainment permitting process. The city is considering redefining what constitutes indoor and outdoor entertainment, which establishments can get permits, extending the permit lengths, capping hours for live music and a three-strikes policy for violations.
Naples Daily News |
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Antony Hegarty: I am an artist
The Mercury Prize-winning musician Antony Hegarty is the latest big name in music to have a solo art show, in the same week as his band, Antony and the Johnsons, release their hotly anticipated third album, The Crying Light. Both Hegarty's art and the new album tackle environmental issues and the singer's relationship with nature.
Independent |
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Gay Bishop Gene Robinson to offer prayer at Barack Obama inauguration
A gay Anglican bishop Gene Robinson is to give the opening prayer at festivities to kick off PresidentElect Barack Obama's inauguration the organising committee said on Monday.
Daily Telegraph |
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Evening of great music
A MUSICAL performance straight out of London's West End is coming to Beverley. (09/01/2009)
Driffield Today |
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Music in the City
This new partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral encourages Jacksonians to stay downtown for some culture and fun. Sibyl Child and John Paul will perform songs by Claude Debussy. Hors d'oeuvres at 5:15 p.m., music performance begins at 5:45 p.m. Specific entertainment announced each month.
Jackson Free Press |
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Tara Woods to host third event of 2008-09 entertainment season
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Tara Woods will host the Sonny LaRosa’s Jazz Band Show — America’s Youngest Jazz Band. It’s the third offering Tara Woods’ 2008-2009 Entertainment Season, one organizers said will be really special.
North Fort Myers Neighbor |
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CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Photo Gallery: POPAsheville
Thirty bands will perform at the 2009 POPAsheville music festival, Jan. 16-17 at The Rocket Club, Stella Blue and the Grey Eagle Music Hall.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Hanoi to be boisterous with cultural activities during Tet
VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi authorities have prepared twenty-seven cultural and musical programs to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).
Vietnam Net |
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MODERN SOUL'S GREAT LADY TURNS 38 TODAY WE OFFER OUR RESPECTS
Soul music after 1980 isn't littered with memorable artists.
All About Jazz |
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It's Official: Wally's Makes History
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club has been making history for decades, a fact that will be made official later this month.
All About Jazz |
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Back “home" near Cologne, she has appeared regularly not only in local clubs and festivals, but also had a supporting ...
Yet 2008 found her spending a good deal of time at the piano and the computer: writing her own songs and networking online with other gifted jazz songwriters and musicians via MySpace and The Jazz Network , not to mention gaining a number of new fans.
All About Jazz |
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Festival offers respite from economic doom and glo
Looking for some cheap laughs to help combat the economic gloom gripping the globe? There will be plenty of those up for grabs when the World Buskers’ Festival begins in Christchurch next week.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Vector Arena appoints Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager Paula Ross’ first day on the job at Vector Arena was a frantic one – culminating in seeing the arena in action during a sold out show for hip hop superstar Kanye West.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Event Keyword
The long-running SoCal punk-pop trio the Muffs would be worth seeing live if only to marvel at former Redd Kross drummer Roy McDonald, who plays with the controlled chaos of the late-'60s Keith Moon, battering and rampaging his way through the songs like a stuntman falling down a staircase -- always landing on his feet and in perfect time, snapping to attention with the crack of his snare drum.
LA Weekly |
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Amnesty International - You Are Powerful
The British public intervene for Amnesty International. REM donate some music from a safe distance.
The Vine |
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Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at the Jan. 14 issue
Here’s your video sneak preview of the upcoming edition of Mountain Xpress. What’s the cover story, you ask? Let’s put it this way: Three venues. Two nights (plus a pre-party). One giant purple bus puttering between locations. For $15. Welcome to POPAsheville, the town’s three-year-old music fest dedicated to indie rock and arguably furthering the evolution of Asheville’s music scene. Pick up ...
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Arts Briefs
Singer-songwriter Annie Nolan is releasing her debut CD at a show Thursday (Jan. 15) at the Union Pacific Café, 573 Herald St. The opening act will be Eric Hogg. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are available at the door.
Victoria News |
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BILL MCGRAW MOTOR CITY JOURNAL: One by one, journalists are rediscovering Detroit
Have you heard about the city with the "post-apocalyptic" landscape, where the music has stopped and where the "front lawns have turned into littered pasture?" Welcome to Detroit
Detroit Free Press |
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Philharmonic Unveils New Leader For 2009-10 Season
The New York Philharmonic announced its 168th season Monday, highlighting a new leader, an international tour and a full slate of concerts and events at Lincoln Center. NY1's Stephanie Simon filed the following report.
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2009/01/12
Estranged is honoured by Vima’s nominations. The countdown to the first independent music awards event begins, and as the excitement mounts, RADIN SRI GHAZALI hears a chorus of approval from indie-dom on the staging of Vima this coming Saturday.
The New Straits Times |
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