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Students' free music site closes
The Web site that allowed University of Georgia students to download free music and videos without drawing the ire of the recording industry has unexpectedly shut down.
Athens Banner-Herald |
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PopFest music festival on hold
Citing an unstable global economy, organizers canceled Athens' PopFest this year.
Athens Banner-Herald |
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Editorial Raising a new Ruckus
When Ruckus was first introduced a little over two years ago, the idea excited many students: It was a legal Napster, a free iTunes, something that students could use to feed their incessant appetite for music at their favorite price.
Daily Pennsylvanian |
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Deas Guyz to perform at Habitat Hop benefit
The Habitat Hop, a benefit for Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build, will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Shoreline Ballroom at Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort and will feature the music of Deas Guyz.
Island Packet |
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Front Burner
Oyster Roast: Sullivan's Island Fire and Rescue Oyster Roast will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday "under the big tin" at 1459 Hennessey St. $20 advance or $25 at door. All-you-can-eat singles, hot dogs and fish stew; live music, jump castle. Bring your own knife. Advance tickets at Sullivan's Island Fire Station, Town Hall, Sea Island Piggly Wiggly, Simmons Seafood and Exit Realty.
The Post and Courier |
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Designer encourages knitters to make own clothes
Renowned for her versatile, colorful clothes, Maggie Jackson will parade about 40 garments from her collections -- and offer personal wardrobe advice for all body types -- at the fifth annual Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival this weekend at the Four Points Sheraton in Marshall.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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A Cultural Celebration
In a packed room within Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers recently offered a taste of African culture.
Northwest Tampa News & Tribune |
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'Beehive' salutes female singers of '60s, '70s
Stage Right takes audiences back to the days of flower power, the love generation and really big hairdos for a music-packed Valentine's Day dinner-theater show.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Salem Philharmonic concert set for Sunday
SALEM and mdash; The Salem Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the final concert of its 2009 season this Sunday, Feb. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the Salem High School auditorium. Barring a blizzard, that is. Two concerts in the annual series have had to be canceled this year because of snowstorms. As a result, the soloists and much of the program for this Sunday's event have been rescheduled from those ...
The Salem News |
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Muzak files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) -- Muzak Holdings LLC, the maker of elevator music, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. ...
The Nashua Telegraph |
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Little Theatre Holds Auditions For 'High School Musical'
Open auditions will be held at 5:30 p.m. today and the same time Friday, for the stage version of Disney's "High School Musical" at the Thakkar Pavilion, behind the Highlands Little Theatre.
Highlands Today |
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Greek Glendi Festival set to kick off Thursday
MANATEE — The whine of power tools and the crack of hammers Tuesday announced preparations for the 25th annual Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
Bradenton Herald |
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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
WACKY WEDNESDAY In Cup Cooking, kids can mix and create simple recipes. Activity is "Heart Candy." WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Focus on creative movement improves gross motor skills for children 2 and older. Geared for the child and an adult caregiver. WHEN: 1 p.m. Thursdays MAGICAL MONDAY
The Lakeland Ledger |
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Popular business directory searches
EDMOND — Fresh techno shirts, echo-friendly goodie bags, the use of chip timing, an Olympic hopeful and holding it on Valentine’s Day will help make this year’s Frigid 5-mile run cooler than ever, organizers said.
The Edmond Sun |
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Chris Brown and Rihanna: A teen romance turns sour
Los Angeles, Feb 11 : As among the brightest and most successful young stars in the US music industry, Chris Brown and Rihanna were a match made in publicists' heaven.
New Kerala |
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Metallica to headline UK leg of new Europe-wide rock tour
London, February 10 : Metallica will be scratching their guitars to entertain the crowds at The Knebworth festival, the British leg of a new Europe-wide rock tour to be launched this year.
New Kerala |
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Sisters unite in song on Valentine's Day
ENGLEWOOD -- Two area sisters and a sibling from Nova Scotia got together for the first time in 21 years Tuesday, united by plans to attend a Bobby Vinton Valentine's Day concert.
Englewood Sun |
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Valentine’s party to benefit Philharmonic
The S.C. Philharmonic’s Symphony League is holding a Valentine’s Day party and fundraiser Friday. The event will take place at the Forest Lake County Club. Dick Goodwin will provide the music. Tickets are $100. Call (803) 782-1750 or to scsymphonyleague.com.
The State |
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St. Pat’s in Five Points sets music lineup
The St. Pat’s in Five Points lineup is the most diverse it has been in years — and it is not as dependent on the modern pop-rock that has come to dominate the festival. This year’s headliners include: 10 Years, Manchester Orchestra, The Airborne Toxic Event, We The Kings, MuteMath, Seven Nations, Blue Dogs and Ballyhoo. Of course local favorites — and festival regulars — Justin Smith & the Folk ...
The State |
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Way to your valentine’s heart is through a song
If you are wondering what to get that special valentine in your life, the Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus has the perfect idea.
Macon Telegraph |
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Muzak files for Chapter 11 protection
Muzak Holdings, the Fort Mill provider of background music to businesses, announced Tuesday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Muzak employs 1,250, including 550 in Fort Mill. “Muzak is a solid business with an outstanding customer base, but we are burdened with substantial debt obligations established over a decade ago,” chief executive officer Stephen Villa said in a statement. ...
The State |
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Music won't stop during Muzak's reorganization
(By Adam Bell, abell@charlotteobserver.com) Muzak Holdings LLC, the Fort Mill, S.C., company that pipes mood music into thousands of U.S. workplaces, says it will keep the music playing during a bankruptcy reorganization filed Tuesday and emerge an even stronger outfit. “I'm extremely confident in the future of Muzak,” Chief Executive Officer Stephen Villa said, noting Muzak will still ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Chorus Will Be 'Steppin' Out on Broadway'
With royal blue sequined tops, skirts fringed with blue feathers and perfectly matching tan pumps, members of the Suncoast Harmony Chorus are ready to roll. They will present their annual concert Saturday, Feb. 21, in New Port Richey.
The Suncoast News Pasco |
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Drumline
Despite all the skill, pep and verve it lavishes on proving that Top 40 marching-band music won't be the sound we sinners hear in hell, Charles Stone III's "Drumline" is ultimately a sugar-coated "Rocky" whose valuable messages are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone honks.
Orlando Weekly |
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Merger plan stirs antitrust debate
Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. and ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. confirmed their merger plans yesterday and got right to work dealing with antitrust concerns that have taken center stage.
Winston-Salem Journal |
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