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Photography career awaits Martinsville soldier
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Phillips is already developing a new career for when his military service ends. Phillips is serving in Iraq, but his photographs are on display this month at the main branch of the Morgan County Public Library, 110 S. Jefferson St., Martinsville.
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Clay festival road signs vanish
The organisers of the Rescorla Festival in Cornwall say they are determined to continue with the event despite road signs disappearing.
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BREAKING NEWS: Red, White and Blue activities postponed
Due to the rainy weather, a number of Red, White and Blue festival activities scheduled today have been reset for Sunday, according to Kim Crowe-Sheaner, festival coordinator.
Baxter Bulletin |
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Glastonbury awaits arrival of Jay-Z
More than 170,000 people have descended on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset for day two of the Glastonbury Festival.
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Rapper Jay-Z's rise to prominence
As Jay-Z prepares to headline the Glastonbury festival, a look at his ascent to rap royalty.
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U.S. Stocks Fall, Dow Average Nears Bear Market as Banks Drop
June 28 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks slumped this week, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the brink of a bear market, on mounting concern that writedowns and record oil prices will keep eroding profit and economic growth.
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K-Scene: P&L's 'District Art Annual'
Kansas City already has popular art shows on the Plaza and in Brookside - and it's getting another one. This weekend nearly 150 artists hit the Power & Light District for the 'District Art Annual.'
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UNT professor helps document looted art from Iraq
Denton (AP) - Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was the modern art museum.
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Best in Show
Kaitlyn Solley recently won Best of Show at the Sand Hill Assembly of God Art Festival held June 22 near Atlanta, Texas. For the competition, Solley drew her Grandpa’s home place in Cass, Texas. Her artwork was one of 20 entries at this year’s event, which were auctioned to raise money for missions.
Texarkana Gazette |
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After 111 years, Chicago does right by a Louis Tiffany masterpiece
It took some detective work--and a little urban archaeology--but the results should dispel one of the enduring myths of Chicago architecture. At the same time, they will reveal the bejeweled Tiffany dome of the Chicago Cultural Center not as many Chicagoans remember it, but as Louis Comfort Tiffany imagined it.
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Taking senior care to the next level
BENTONVILLE — Even before the Green Houses at Legacy Village broke ground late last year, there was plenty of excitement at the corner of Northeast J Street and John DeShields Boulevard. And not just because the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was being constructed across the street. (Benton County Daily Record)
NWAnews.com |
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Sculptures blowing in the wind VIDEO
Santa Fe, N.M., artist Fredrick Prescott will display his large, animal-inspired sculptures during the District Art Annual Saturday and Sunday in the Power and Light District.
The Kansas City Star |
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Best of Show awards at Art Studio 109
Karen Johnson, owner of Art Studio 109 in Medfield and painter as a career, teaches Studio Painting workshops at her Studio and Gallery on route 109 in Medfield. At their Spring Student Art Exhibit and Open House, held in the gallery, they announced the following awards.
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Bus system, museum, crime and the Crown have him in an uproar
Bobby Byford is on a tear. He’s not happy with the transit system, a proposed museum for Festival Park, crimefighters or management at the Crown Coliseum.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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McNair, Newdome highlight Mansfield Bicentennial Gala
MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield Bicentennial Gala at the Renaissance Theatre was a star-spangled celebration before a sellout crowd Friday night.
Mansfield News Journal |
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In brief: Saturday, June 28, 2008
The American Civil War Museum and Gettysburg Gift Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, will commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg June 29 through July 6. The complex will host numerous authors, artist and living historians.
The Evening Sun |
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The Fergus Falls Daily Journal
Works by 20 artists from Minneapolis to Moorhead form the first "Spirit of Place" art exhibit at New York Mills Regional Cultural Center that will run through Aug. 2.
Fergus Falls Daily Journal |
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The Fergus Falls Daily Journal
The Cormorant Area Art Club will hold its 11th annual Fine Art Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, at the Cormorant Community Center, located in Cormorant Village, 13 miles south of Lake Park, and 1.5 miles north of Zorbaz on Pelican Lake.
Fergus Falls Daily Journal |
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Fun that goes BOOM! at fireworks
BREMEN -- This year's Fourth of July events promise to be the best ever. There are plenty of ways to celebrate, including festivals, parades and, of course, fireworks.
South Bend Tribune |
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McMurtry makes every word count
MADISON, Ind. -- Figuring that his well-traveled touring van was past due for an oil change, James McMurtry thought about looking for a Jiffy Lube when he pulled into town for the night's gig. But then he got a better idea.
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Museum to display rare Chinese works
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art will host "Power & Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty," the first exhibition in the United States to focus on the full range of art from China's Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Oct. 26 through Jan. 11.
South Bend Tribune |
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Gallery in 'significant purchase'
A Teesside are gallery is celebrating its most significant purchase since it opened in January 2007.
BBC News |
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Rapper's appearance divides Glastonbury
As the second day of Glastonbury Festival kicked off, one question seemed to be on the mind of most its revellers – to Jay-Z or not to Jay-Z?
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Controversial art gallery opens
A controversial £50m art gallery finally opens, two years late and millions of pounds over budget.
BBC News |
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Artists to gather at museum
GENEVA – Garfield Farm Museum will host a gathering of artists and traditional craftsmen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at the Mongerson Farm, 39W958 Route 38, two 1/2 miles west of Randall Road. Paintings, pottery, folk art, dried florals, garden art, photography, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts and more will be featured. A percentage of all the artists’ profits will go to support ...
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