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Edmond Community Events
TODAY Artwork by Maria Esperanza Saldarerga, Jaime Macis and Arthur Finch , through July 17, Owens Arts Place Museum, 1202 E Harrison, Guthrie, 260-0204. The Adams Course Speed and Strength Summer Program , morning or evening sessions, through July 25, Performance Sports Center, 14701 Lincoln, 749-1515. Learn to swim, various class times, Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, 1034 S Bryant Ave., ... The Oklahoman
Community calendar
Toledo Zoo animal photos exhibit, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring photographer Linda S. Milks' work, which appears regularly in the zoo magazine and brochures. Wesley Memorial Gallery, 1200 Van Buren St., Fostoria. The Advertiser-Tribune
Guilford to host Jewish Festival
GUILFORD — The third annual Shoreline Jewish Festival will be held noon to 6 p.m. July 16 on the Green. New Haven Register
Student awarded in poetry contest
Barrett White has won a national award for his poetry. Pensacola News Journal
Canton paints town
Robb Hankins is Canton's arts and culture guru, working his magic to brush color downtown with giant ''critter'' sculptures, vibrant murals and artist-decorated trash cans. Hankins isn't shy about whooping it up to promote the power of the arts. As president and chief executive of ArtsinStark, he tirelessly repeats its slogan: Growing the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs and healthier ... Akron Beacon Journal
Nature inspires new fire station's artwork
An art piece intended to capture the environment that surrounds it was installed Wednesday at St. Cloud's new southside fire station. St. Cloud Times
Past and present in Clifton
The Clifton Arts Center Gallery presents "Clifton: Then & Now," an exhibit that explores the city's history through photographs, artifacts and memorabilia. The Record
FAIR FACTS: July 3
Special today -- 10 a.m. ---- Tim Mudd; Chevrolet Paddock Stage -- 11 a.m. ---- Rose Care; Flower Show Stage -- Noon ---- Bianca Romani Watercolor; Fine Art -- 1 p.m. ---- San Diego Charger Girls; Sports Exhibit -- 2 p.m. ---- Ashley Campbell; Chevro North County Times
Briefs: Children's art show
Artwork by St. Charles School District 303 students is on display through July at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. The Imagination Student Art Show exhibit is on display throughout the library and features pieces from all grade levels. Daily Herald
$25,000 painting stolen
Oil painting by renowned Aussie artist stolen from ANU. Sydney Morning Herald
Gale Parsons, Pratt Museum exhibits director, dies
[Between Homer and the villages across Kachemak Bay lies a cultural gap that sometimes runs as deep as its icy seas. Gale Parsons, an artist, teacher and exhibits director and cultural liaison of the Pratt Museum, was praised on both sides of the bay this week as a person who brought together the diverse cultures of Kachemak Bay. Homer News
Akron Art Museum wins Royal Institute of British Architects International Award
The Akron Art Museum just keeps on winning praise and prizes. The museum won one of the Royal Institute of British Architects 2008 International Awards for its new John S. and James L. Knight Building, designed by the Viennese architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au. Akron Beacon Journal
Spring Valley will host Fine Art Show
SPRING VALLEY — On July 12, the city of Spring Valley will sponsor the 2008 Spring Valley City Square Park Fine Art Show. Artists will display and sell their fine art items in a number of categories from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in City Square Park. Bureau County Republican
First Person
As Festival 9 3/4 approaches, Margaret Autrey of Princeton is once again volunteering her time and artistic expertise by painting the large background sets for the festival, as well as doing other artistic work. Autrey answered the following questions about her involvement with the annual Harry Potter-themed festival, which will begin at 5 p.m. July 12 on Princeton’s South Main Street: Bureau County Republican
Craft shows
BLUES FESTIVAL Munster Artists and crafters are sought for the Blues, Jazz & Fine Arts Festival arts and crafts fair to be held July 12 and 13 on Munster Town Hall grounds 1005 Ridge Road. Mediums accepted include paintings, drawings, graphics, sculpture, pottery, candles, photography, leather, floral, ceramics, jewelry, carvings, needlework, blown or stained glass and woodcrafts. No jobbers ... The Times of Northwest Indiana
Find exhibit at Substation No. 9
HAMMOND Works created with found objects by artist Debra Flagel will be on display through July 15 at Substation No. 9, a branch of South Shore Arts at 435 Fayette St. The Times of Northwest Indiana
Food calendar
Chocolate: The Exhibition at Henry Ford Museum, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Sept. 7. $14 adults; $13 seniors; $10 kids ages 5-12. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. (313) 982-6100. Detroit News
Area highlights: Lancaster County woman seeks children?s art for cancer fundraiser
A Lancaster County woman is seeking children's artwork to help raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tracy E. Ruth, Denver, is creating a 2009 calendar that features artwork by children suffering from cancer. Reading Eagle
Tyler Museum of Art Plans Free Family Day Event
As the Tyler Museum of Art prepares to send its exhibition of animal paintings back “into the wild,” the museum celebrates “Into the Wild: Animal Art from Caldwell Zoo” with a free Family Day program on July 13. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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PRIOR to her new solo show, The Look That Makes You Happy, at the Winchester Gallery, Wendy Kveck tended to work in the medium of food. Las Vegas CityLife
Music at the Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will feature classical music and rock in its concert series this fall. In addition to Itzhak Perlman, above left, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra playing Saint-Saëns?s ?Carnival of the Animals? and the farewell season of the Guarneri String Quartet, artists including Patti Smith, above right, Richie Havens and Lesley Gore will be featured. Music from Mali, Mexico, ... New York Times
Self-portrait
Being in the car selling business has not stopped Pat Warren from doing what she loves best: painting. The Augusta Chronicle
Portrait of Rector namesake debuts at Little Rock museum
LITTLE ROCK - An oil portrait of Lt. William Rector, son of Arkansas Gov. Henry Rector, for whom Rector, Ark., is named, will make its debut Thursday, July 3, at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock. Clay County Democrat
Gaylord wants to add pool area, exhibit space and trails
Additions are continuing at the Grapevine hotel. Fort Worth Star-Telegram