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Commission gives Tech museum high marks
The Museum of Texas Tech has earned an exemplary certification from the Texas Historical Commission, according to museum executive director Gary Edson.
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Uncle Dave's legacy lives on DVD
The film documentary "Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Tribute to Old-time Music and Dance" drew more than 300 people at a premiere party Friday at Oaklands Historic House and Museum.
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East Dallas/Lakewood community calendar
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Munro traveled to Hawaii recently. His "Sacred Spirit of Hawaii" photo exhibit concludes today at Sacred Pause Studio, 6010 McCommas Blvd. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. 214-828-4009, www.sacredpause.com.
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Enjoy upcoming events
THIS WEEKEND Schuylkill's Left Bank The 19th annual Manayunk Arts Festival brings 275 artists from across the country to the banks of the Schuylkill for a juried show that is likely to attract thousands of art lovers. Featured artist this year is Ricardo Cabrera, who creates amazing large-f
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St Albans & Harpenden Review: News: Latest News
OPTIONS are currently being considered to accommodate 82,300 new homes in Hertfordshire, as proposed by the East of England plan. A NEW collection of contemporary art is on display in Wheathampstead.
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Art that lets your hair down
There are some places one would expect to find matted hair. Shower drains and hairbrushes, certainly. Museum displays, certainly not.
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St Albans & Harpenden Review: News: Latest News
A NEW collection of contemporary art is on display in Wheathampstead. YOUNG explorers and their families can discover the hidden gems of St Albans this summer while raising money for disadvantaged children.
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David Arquette, Gavin Newsome among luminaries at screening
'The Butler's in Love,' a short film inspired by a painting, evokes the absinthe era
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Kolok's third season opens on Saturday
NORTH ADAMS -- For Kurt Kolok, the launch of the third season of his gallery at 121 Union St. in the Windsor Mill, is one of mixed emotions.
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Clarksville soldier dies from wounds in Iraq
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — When Josh Plocica was enrolled at Rossview High School, he and his art teacher projected a picture of him on the wall next to the art room and painted his portrait.
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Louis L'Amour illustrator: Things have changed
Every picture tells a story, and at the Nebraskaland Governor’s Art Show, every artist had a story, too. That early Louis L’Amour paperback on the shelf may have cover art by Texas artist William Rushing.
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Corn Hill Arts Festival organizers promise more vendors, variety
More vendors will be on hand for the 2008 Corn Hill Arts Festival.
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California man gets prison for burning Burning Man
RENO, Nev. — A San Francisco performance artist was sentenced Friday to as many as four years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for the early torching last summer of the signature effigy of the counterculture Burning Man festival.
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Art and music get together in Washington Park
The Mid-Summer Arts Faire kicked off Friday with Blues in the District at Washington Park. The weekend faire includes 52 artists, including painters, sculptures, photographers, jewelers and many others.
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Museum attains Smithsonian link
BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Museum will soon be able to fly the Smithsonian Museum flag and display items from the national museum’s collection.
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Erie arts festival has a lot to offer
Put the arts back into the arts festival. And they did.
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Artwood celebrates 20 years
Who: Artwood What it makes: Artwood is a co-op that sells furniture, gifts and accessories handcrafted from local hardwood, manager Erica Hume said. This includes rocking chairs, tables, bowls and carvings of eagles, salmon and wolves.
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As You See It : Islanders Read
Steve Mack at the Rick Griffin retrospective. Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA.
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Downtown Atlanta Hotel Offers Exclusive King Tut Exhibition Package
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown Lets Guests Discover the Secrets of Tutankhamun with Once-in-a-Lifetime Hotel Package
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Dubai Maritime City participates in the Asian Oil & Gas Show
Dubai Maritime City, one of the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has successfully participated in the Asian Oil & Gas Show (AOGS) 2008 held recently in South Korea, wherein the first-of-its-kind maritime complex drew overwhelming support for its key role in setting new benchmarks for the maritime industry.
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Natural visionary
Renowned artist Holly Hughes is as interesting as her art is unusual. The Kansas City native has an exhibit this summer at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center near the Country Club Plaza.
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Extraordinary mix of film, dance
The Colorado College Extraordinary Dance Festival just can't stand still. Last year, then-new director of the festival Patrizia Herminjard expanded the number of performances from one to five. This year, the festival's fifth anniversary, she's added another dimension: film screenings.
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Kate's beau asks for 120 toilet rolls
Kate Moss' boyfriend Jamie Hince has made an unusual request ahead of his perfromance at the Glastonbury music festival.
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Fireworks, flag-waving and faith at festival
NAMPA -- Phenomenal pyrotechnics light up the night sky. Contemporary and traditional Christian performers raise their voices in an inspirational message of praise and celebration. It's the 2008 Treasure Valley God and Country Festival this Wednesday at the Idaho Center. And it's free.Upwards of 11,000 flag-waving spectators are expected to attend this traditional observance that dates back to ...
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Playtime: June 28
All-inclusive good times Fun for children is the theme at today's KidsFest. The East Tennessee Technology Access Center's Heartsong Center for Accessible Music and Art is holding the event at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. The 10 a.m.-4 p.m. fun today includes music, nature painting, storytelling, folk dancing and some goofy golf. KidsFest is for children with and without ...
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