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S.D. fair stars' requests run from sedate to silly
Pop-music diva Fergie requires a gallon of fresh-squeezed orange juice, while her backup band can't survive without a box of Lucky Charms. Blues icon B.B. King requests an unopened fifth of Glenlivet single-malt scotch for his dressing room before his performances. Comedian Sinbad is content with hot tea with lemon and honey.
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Promoter Sid Bernstein, 90, still has a thing for Fab Four
Sid Bernstein is the man who brought the Beatles to America. Before Ed Sullivan even knew they existed, he booked the Fab Four's 1964 American debut at Carnegie Hall, and followed that up with their Shea Stadium concerts, the first major rock stadium acts. For any concert promoter, this would have been enough of a legacy. But not for Sid Bernstein.
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High Fives/Charts: May 31, 2008
The week's Top 5 in film, music, concert tours and YouTube videos. FILM
The Morning Call |
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Try to do less of this sharing
There are plenty of wonderful traditions with Salina's annual Smoky Hill River Festival. Families, friends and classmates hold reunions. Businesses show their civic pride by sponsoring events and activities. People return to their special meeting places under a certain tree or near stages.
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Concert boasts Jewgrass music
Jerry Wicentowski knows his music has a certain novelty. It is, as Mr. Wicentowski, the lead singer of Lucky Break, says, "uniquely American, uniquely Jewish."
The Augusta Chronicle |
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Community bands showcased
Community bands from Irondequoit, Penfield and Honeoye Falls are joining for a free concert Sunday.
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'Star Trek' TV composer dies at 88
LOS ANGELES – Alexander “Sandy” Courage, who composed the soaring theme for the “Star Trek” TV series in the 1960s and was an Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated arranger, has died. He was 88.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Manukau Mayor collapses at awards
Manukau Mayor Len Brown is in Middlemore Hospital in a critical but stable condition after he collapsed at the Pacific Music Awards on Saturday night.
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Young Israeli music prodigies to play at Fort Worth temple
By Terry Lee Goodrich Eight children from Israel who are prodigies in piano and violin will perform at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Ahavath Sholom, 4050 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth. This is their only U.S. public concert, other than Las Vegas, said Courtney Hall, a communications specialist for the group. They are visiting the United States as part of the 60th celebration of Israel. The ...
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Len Brown rushed to hospital
31 May 2008 Manukau City mayor Len Brown is in hospital tonight following a suspected heart attack. He was on stage this evening at the Pacific Music Awards at the Telstra Clear Stadium in Manukau when he was taken ill.
NZCity |
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What's new at church?
Over the years, the atmosphere of many churches has migrated from a quiet place of worship to that of music and praise. However, some of the millions of people in their 50s, 60s and 70s feel their churches have been hijacked by these church growth movements characterized by loud praise bands, constant PowerPoint presentations and cavernous mega-churches devoid of any personal touches. Many are ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Musical marks St. Andrews' 120th anniversary
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Chancel Choir will present a free musical celebration with hymns and gospel music June 8 to mark the church's 120th anniversary. The 90-minute presentation by the 30-member choir will feature Timothy Rackshaw on drums and Walter Williams on bass guitar, all under the direction of Marion Douglas. The musical begins at 4 p.m. at the church, 522 Missouri ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Weekend calendar
Intertribal spring Pow-Wow and Native American Crafts Festival, sponsored by Mass. Center for Native American Awareness, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Topsfield Fair grounds, Route 1, Topsfield. Adults $5, seniors and MCNAA members $4, children (4 to 12) $2, children 3 and under free. Parking free. With Native American music, food, art, and crafts, Native American life and culture. 617-642-1683, ...
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Radio Station Replacing Non-Catholic Programs
"Festival of Faith," the long-running ecumenical Sunday programming on WJMJ-FM, is finished.
Hartford Courant |
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Calling for all harbor ideas
Do you have ideas on a plan for the future of Gloucester Harbor? If you do, a community panel organized by Mayor Carolyn Kirk wants to hear from you during a series of "listening posts" that begin Monday night.
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AROUND THE REGION
n Hamburg: A Summer in the City Art Stroll titled “My Generation,” is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. June 6 in downtown Hamburg. According to organizers, participants will experience the sights and sounds of surviving generations, see art styles from modern to traditional, listen to the sounds of the decades and savor some of the most popular and nostalgic snacks. For more information, call ...
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Home-grown guitarist wows 'em
When Matt O'Ree got ready to rock the 15,000 to 20,000 people at the Red Bank Jazz and Blues festival Friday night, the gathering gray clouds in the sky didn't dare talk back.
Asbury Park Press |
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Neurologist, choir explore music's healing power
Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music.
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The Long and Short: Strawberries, roller coasters and summer fun
Whenever the calendar gets to early June, my mind turns to two things: my sister's birthday (must buy present!) and strawberries. Strawberries are the epitome of summer fruit to me, and that is in large part because I spent most of my formative years living in an Ohio town that is home to the Troy Strawberry Festival. If you didn't grow up in a town with a strong summer festival — the Ithaca ...
The Ithaca Journal |
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Big fish kicks off festival preview
ITHACA — The Ithaca Festival preview weekend started out a little fishy Friday.
The Ithaca Journal |
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Community Events
Rancho Pancake Breakfast Benefiting Relay for Life Annual Rancho Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Los Altos Relay for Life. Pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice, music, prizes. All proceeds go to the Relay For Life. Sat., May 31, 8-11 a.m. $5 suggested donation.
Palo Alto Weekly |
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Neurologist, choir explore music's healing power
Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music.
Seattle Times |
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Second Cup Cafe: Karmina
Karmina, Latin for song, is the name of a new duo of sibling singer-songwriters who draw on their conservatory training for their debut album -- of pop music.
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Neurologist
(AP Photo/Jennifer Graylock, FILE) Dr. Oliver Sacks is seen in this 2003 file photo as he arrives to the 3rd Annual Music Has Power Awards held at Lincoln Center, in New York. Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music.
The San Francisco Examiner |
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Benefactor, choral music fan dies at 93
A man who was known for his love of music and his tireless selflessness to others will be laid to rest on Monday. Funeral services are scheduled for local philanthropist Harvey E. Daeumer, who died last Saturday at the age of 93. A World War II veteran and 50-year Elgin resident, Daeumer along with his wife, Ethel, gave countless time and resources to a number of local organizations.
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