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Chattanooga: Festival fun in the summer
Whether designed to celebrate music or a region’s history, summer festivals serve to bring people together for a common cause.
Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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231 group keeps on moving on
MARQUETTE — Joshua P. Liimatta, 17, of Marquette wanted Corey Kelly’s green uniform jacket, but he didn’t have anything to barter. Those negotiations were among a lot of bartering, bantering and life music going on Saturday afternoon at the latest event hosted by the local organization Queen City 231, formerly known as House of Muses 231.
The Mining Journal |
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Spring Zing
CANTON Zing in the City may have seemed like any other Saturday street festival: people pushed baby strollers, a man crafted balloon animals for eager children with face-paintings and vendors peddling food and merchandise.
The Canton Repository |
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Blaemire, Michele, Pazakis, Thomas and Thorell Go Country June 1 at Joe's Pub
Directed by Jamie McGonnigal and Xanadu 's Marty Thomas with music direction by Randy Redd, the evening features a mix of theatre stars performing their favorite country tunes. Show time is 11:30 PM.
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KEEPER OF THE BLUES FLAME
The empty Jack Daniels bottle Bill Wilson cradles in his hands is more than an empty whiskey bottle. It's a sacred artifact. Many years ago, Wilson shared the contents of that bottle with blues legend Pinetop Perkins.
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette |
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STAGE TO SCREENS: Robert Sean Leonard, David Javerbaum, Plus a Look at Fall TV
This month we talk to Robert Sean Leonard ("House"), "Daily Show" veteran David Javerbaum (co-lyricist/co-composer, Cry-Baby ), and check out casting for 2008-09 TV series.
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Got the blues?
HUGHESVILLE - If you want a taste of the type of blues that touches the soul of Bill Wilson and hundreds of other blues fans in this region, you can get it June 8 at the 19th annual Billtown Blues Festival at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds.
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette |
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Theatre West Virginia adds 'Cinderella' to musical set
Professional theater returns to Cliffside Amphitheater when Theatre West Virginia opens June 10 for a season of outdoor musicals running through Aug. 24.
The Charleston Gazette |
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Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival offers a little something for everyone. Stroll along vendor row and see everything from fine jewelry and art to wood turning to photography! Take a trip down the dual-accelerator slide, have your caricature done or enjoy an ice cream cone.
The Capital |
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Donations needed for Second Fiddle Sale
Donations of used merchandise for the Quad-City Symphony Orchestra Association’s 25th annual Second Fiddle Sale and will be accepted until June 17 from
Quad-City Times |
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Danville Sky-Fest continues today
There were single-seat planes and big military planes, small helicopters and burly attack helicopters, classic cars and cars so new they use alternative fuels, parachutists, balloon rides, food and music — and they are doing it all over again today. See Special Section for details. Click here for schedules and changes due to weather.
Eden Daily News |
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Film festival showcases students’ talents
For seven minutes, Derek Mallow captivated the crowd inside the amphitheater at Christian Life High School with the longest film he ever made.
Rockford Register Star |
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DreamFest brings reggae to the river
HUNTINGTON -- Carrie Sias of Chesapeake is a regular at Holderby's Landing, but during Saturday's visit she got a taste of something new -- DreamFest.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Mayor remains in critical condition
Organisers of the Pacific Music Awards say no tapes were taken from television networks who were filming when Manukau City mayor collapsed on stage from a heart attack.
NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News |
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LAST WEEK: Best-sellers at Borders
Following were best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended May 25.
York Daily Record |
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Banks sponsor election celebration
The banks of Muskogee will host an event to give citizens an opportunity to celebrate Muskogee’s recent city elections at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Muskogee Phoenix |
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Austin music festival exudes Latin vibe
Pachanga is a Spanish word for "party." With scores of people dancing to rapid-fire drum beats and electric guitar riffs, it was a fitting name for the festival that took up Waterloo Park on Saturday.
Austin American-Statesman |
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It's not rocket science, it's library science, and it's broadening in scope with new offerings
At the front of the room, Taiwanese dancers twirled to lilting music, dipping and sliding as they rang tiny silver bells.
The Kansas City Star |
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At almost 85, Arts in Prison founder looks to her next career
When Elvera Voth finished her master’s degree in choral conducting from Northwestern University’s prestigious music school, she searched and searched and searched for a job.
The Kansas City Star |
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Owner of jazz landmark clashes with creditors over plans
Its windows boarded, its front door padlocked and its rear wall in ruins, the gray building at 401 South Rampart St. comes off as just another example of the despoiled grandeur that New Orleans seems to tolerate in its older neighborhoods.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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City Councilman Continues Annual South Jackson Community Festival
It's about coming together. Every year a Jackson City Councilman unites the people of his ward for a day of family fun. Councilman Marshand Crisler organized the Annual South Jackson Community Festival.
WLBT 3 Jackson |
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Whitman church to observe its 200th anniversary with music
Today, First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, marks the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the congregation’s 519 Washington St. meeting house.
The Patriot Ledger |
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The sound of music is alive in Richland
Musical tones from an internationally-recognized youth drum and bugle corps are wafting through the summer air in Richland Township. Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps, with almost 150 performers from 30 states and four countries, is holding its spring boot camp at Pitt-Johnstown and Richland schools.
The Tribune-Democrat |
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Mudbugs And Music In The Magic City
The Arthritis Foundation and the Open Door Cafe have teamed up to bring you Mudbugs and Music. All you can eat crawfish and music for a good cause.
CBS 42 Birmingham |
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Barenaked Ladies "Snack Time" Review
The Barenaked Ladies new CD for kids, called "Snack Time", has a great combination of silly, fun songs that will delight children; but that are set to music adults won't hate.
BellaOnline |
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