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The Leisure Travel Season in Cincinnati is Off and Running
Runners from all 50 U.S. states and 14 countries will converge in Cincinnati this weekend for the 10th annual running of the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 4, marking the start of the busiest leisure travel season for Cincinnati. Race officials are working closely with the Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network-CincinnatiUSA.com. to promote return visits to the region to the 50,000 ...
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Jimmy Carter headlines Hay
The Hay 2008 programme is out and promises a packed line-up of politicians, musicians and - of course - writers.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Martin backs Jay-Z
Chris Martin has spoken out about the "embarrassing" reaction to Jay-Z 's headlining appearance at the Glastonbury Festival this summer.
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Madonna "Hard Candy" reviews more sweet than sour
As parting gifts go, Madonna's 11th studio album and her last before she leaves long-term record label Warner Brothers is unusually generous, if early reviews are to be believed.
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Tracing The Blues back to Mali
Many artists are re-discovering the blues riffs of Africa
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Martin backs Jay-Z
Chris Martin has spoken out about the "embarrassing" reaction to Jay-Z's headlining appearance at the Glastonbury Festival this summer.
Dotmusic via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Children of the Revolution comes to Omak
Children of the Revolution will bring world music to the Omak Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, in the Omak Performing Arts Center. Tickets to see the Seattle-based acoustic trio cost $5 for the general public.
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Hot Topic selects Socialcast software; JPL pilots new Socialcast program
Corporate social networks provider, Socialcast, recently announced at Interop Software 2008 the expansion of its client base with clothing retailer Hot Topic and pilot program participant, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Computer Technology Review |
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Early Arts Registration Opens For youngARTS(TM) 2009 Awards
Calling all aspiring writers, photographers, dancers, visual artists, musicians or other talented individuals with a passion for the arts: registration is now open for the 2009 youngARTS(TM) Awards, one of the most prestigious and respected arts awards and scholarships initiatives for high school seniors in the country.
Centre Daily Times |
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LHS Evening with the Arts on May 1
Even though it may not look or feel like spring lately, the time has arrived for Lincoln High School’s annual spring fine arts festival. An Evening with the Arts will be held Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. It is free to the public.
Thief River Falls Times |
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Sierra Leone: Tigo Sponsors International Schools Sports Meet This Weekend
Five International Schools in Freetown will this weekend lock hones in a sport meet organized by the Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) of the American International School.
AllAfrica.com |
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Rally on for HRMC
While the rain might have thwarted attendance at the support rally for Haywood Regional Medical Center, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who showed up.
Enterprise Mountaineer |
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Web Poll
The Music Hall in the Arts & Communication Center was packed Friday, in spite of the heat and humidity in the room. The audience consisting mostly of students and their families, gathered for UW-Oshkosh’s annual honors and awards ceremony.
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Music Reviews: Dizzee Rascal's 'Maths & English,' Phil Stacey, Carly Simon
It makes perfect sense that British grime rapper Dizzee Rascal would eventually release his stateside discs on Definitive Jux the New York indie hip-hop label known for artists with nearly impenetrable wordplay and caustic beats such as Company...
Summit Daily News |
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Piano education series hits TV
Time Warner Cable on Demand is airing the World Piano Competition's Charles H. Dater Bach-Beethoven-Brahms (BBB) Educational Outreach Series.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Violin star takes a bow at school
AN international star violinist took time out of her hectic schedule to play to and with lucky youngsters at a Newham school. Gallions Primary in Beckton added another string to their bow when they arranged for greatly-acclaimed performer Tasmin Little to inspire their excited pupils.
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Folk artist visits UNCG as part of lecture series
In Room 130 of the Moore Nursing Building, several instruments sat on the table at the front of the classroom. An acoustic and steel guitar, a banjo, a harmonica or two, and several involving sticks, bottles, and strings. Along the side of the desk were perfectly clear black-and-white photos of folk singers, and on the floor was a small wooden square, along with more strange and interesting ...
Carolinian |
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Love is war and war is love...
Telling the common tales of relationships, broken hearts, and good company, Serenades and Hand Grenades is versatile, dynamic in sound and easy in construction. It shifts evenly from a light pop/punk sound to solid acoustics, with heavy drums, or sometimes digging into a blues sound as in "Sweet Valentine.
Carolinian |
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We recommend...
Every time I get a new list of the up-and-coming album releases for a new season, my music antennas start vibrating, and I get all warm and velvety inside. It's not really that serious but I do get a bit excited. The Spring 2008 list has some of my favorites: Coldplay, Nas, The Academy Is, Al Green, and Ray Lamontagne, along with some new sounds that I would like to try out.
Carolinian |
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Rogers doubles first-quarter profit to $344M; bringing iPhone to Canada
David Friend, The Canadian Press April 29, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
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Celebrations Seeks Funds To Cover Rising Costs Of After Prom Party
When Sandra L. Cuny became involved in Celebrations, Falmouth’s after prom, drug- and alcohol-free event 14 years ago, the cost of renting party supplies was $3,500. Now, those same supplies total at least $10,000.
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The Paddingtons, Jay Sean and Bashy stand up to the fascists
Several of the acts who played at the Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) carnival spoke out last week about why they are taking a stand against the fascist British National Party (BNP).
Socialist Worker |
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Botswana: Kemo Dladleng!
Jeffrey Matheatau has unleashed an album that might fulfill lofty ambitions. This ever-smiling brother's new album simply entitled "Kemo Dladleng" was recorded at Gramma Studio in Zimbabwe with backing vocalists done by Rider Segwabe and Kumakili Kusere on guitars while Taurai Boora pumps the drums.
AllAfrica.com |
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Mark Whitecage at All About Jazz
Biography Mark Whitecage is internationally known as an innovative instrumentalist and composer in the fields of jazz and new music.
All About Jazz |
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Grad choreographs dance for graduation
It was easy for Jackie Nowicki to pick a theme for her senior dance performance that culminated her four years of college. The Clarendon Hills resident lost a cousin and an aunt within two years, and she wanted to show the emotion of family in her dance, "Bubble Gum Ice Cream." She and three other senior bachelor of fine arts students presented their graduation concert, AFTeRmotion, April 11-13.
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