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Tehran to host major Arts Fest
Iran - Tehran - Arts Festival Artists from around the country have been invited to take part in the Second Artistic Festival on Products from Artistic Bureau's Provincial Branches, which the biggest artistic event in the country.
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'Soul on Ice' exhibit in Fort Lauderdale encourages viewers to remember roots
Contemporary artist Addonis Parker has a message for fledgling artists: Nourish your individuality.
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Hitler beheaded in Berlin as anti-war protester waxes hysterical
SCREAMING "no more war", a 41-year-old German man ripped the head off a controversial wax sculpture of Adolf Hitler at the new Madame Tussauds gallery in Berlin just minutes after the museum had opened to the public.
Sydney Morning Herald |
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It's off with Hitler's waxwork head
The head of a waxwork of Adolf Hitler has been ripped off by a man just hours after the sculpture went on show at Berlin's new Madame Tussauds. Police have arrested a 41-year old man.
Times of Malta |
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Rudd v art critic over child nudity
Latest furore over artwork depicting naked children pits PM against leading art critic.
The Age |
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Wax Hitler decapitated at Berlin museum
BERLIN - A visitor decapitated a wax figure of Adolf Hitler just minutes after the Berlin branch of Madame Tussauds opened its doors for the first time Saturday.
The Arizona Republic |
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'Celebrate Solano' will last five days
The Solano County Fair will open its five-day run next week in Vallejo and this year's theme is exactly what the fair is all about: "Celebrate Solano!" The fair begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, July 13, at the county fairgrounds in Vallejo. This year's fair will offer up top-shelf entertainment, a professional photo exhibit highlighting the seven cities that make Solano a great place to
The Reporter |
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Bassist from Winnipeg given Oscar Peterson Award
Winnipeg-born bassist Dave Young has been handed the 2008 Oscar Peterson Award by the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
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Tagore, Husain, Raza works to go under hammer
Iconic works of Rabindranath Tagore, MF Husain and SH Raza among others will go under the hammer on July 15 at the Osian's art, books and cinema memorabilia auction that is valued at nearly Rs 24 crore.
Hindustan Times |
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Society holds Renaissance Fair
When Mark Conklin and his friend Melissa Jimenez stopped by Norlo Park to play, they had no idea they would walk into a world of kings, queens and knights in shining armour.
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Winehouse sings in Spain, glass of wine in hand
By VICTOR CAIVANO Soul diva Amy Winehouse sipped from a glass of red wine and looked a bit unsteady on her feet as she appeared in front of a large audience at the Rock in Rio music festival southeast of Madrid on Friday. Then, as tens of thousands cheered, she threw off a pair of high stiletto heels in favor of white moccasins, donned a white electric guitar and settled into an intense ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Art accents Virginia region
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - In a historic downtown chock full of antiques stores, Vincent Hester Gallery stands out not only because it sells contemporary art, crafts, and jewelry, but also because of its terrific selection.
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Summertime on 9: The Berkshires
A cavernous space is known as building four. It's part of a 28 building campus that was once the sprawling Sprague Electric Company in North Adams, Massachusetts. It's now home to one of the largest contemporary art exhibition spaces in the country, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Ryan Peterson has part one of our month long series Summertime on 9, The Berkshires.
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'Sandy Feet' found castles in the sand
Lucinda Wierenga's mother always told her that if she didn't go to college, she'd end up digging ditches.Ironically, Wierenga went to college, and now for about the past 25 years, she's made a living digging in the sand and creating intricate sand sculptures, whether it's people, animals or, most recently, "weird and twisty" skyscrapers.
Laredo Morning Times |
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Children Make Clay Sculptures in Schanzenpark, Hamburg
For several days in May, 1,500-plus children in Hamburg Germany sculpted and created structures out of 885 cubic feet of clay in Schanzenpark, a huge greenspace used for rock concerts and other eve...
The Epoch Times |
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Sunday's National Cherry Festival schedule
The National Cherry Festival schedule for Sunday, July 6, 2008.
Traverse City Record-Eagle |
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Kuwait oil lifespan 115 years - book
KUWAIT, July 6 (KUNA) -- The lifespan of Kuwait's oil fields could prolong to 115 years if state-of-the-art technologies are tapped, according to a new book released by the Kuwait Oil Company.
Zawya |
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Rare artworks to be auctioned in Delhi 6 Jul 2008, 1723 hrs IST,PTI
NEW DELHI: Iconic works of Rabindranath Tagore, M F Husain and S H Raza among others will go under the hammer on July 15 at the Osian's art, books and cinema memorabilia auction that is valued at nearly Rs 24 crore.
The Times of India |
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Pro to teach photography courses
Taking great photos with a digital or film camera is an art, and these days people want to quickly capture a special moment, family memory, or action shot with skill.
Spooner Advocate |
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Rare artworks to be auctioned in Delhi
Major works of prominent Indian artistes will be auctioned at the Osian's art, books and cinema memorabilia auction, valued at nearly Rs 24 crore, on July 15 in New Delhi.
The Times of India |
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Festival Italiano Readies for Thursday Opening
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Engraved printing press plates to be auctioned off online
CONCORD -- As Americans watch history being made in this year's presidential race, researchers in New Hampshire have been examining a one-of-a-kind treasure of printing plates that gave earlier generations a front-row seat to political history. ... - By DAVID TIRRELL-WYSOCKI The Associated Press
The Nashua Telegraph |
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Going against the grain
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - One show larger than last year, the Contemporary American Theater Festival will keep its intellectual edge, showcasing five plays in four weeks at Shepherd University.
The Herald-Mail |
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Festivals struggle in tight budget years
The city of Fayetteville has long held the philosophy that if you help an event get started, it will grow into a full-grown festival one day and be able to support itself. (Northwest Arkansas Times)
NWAnews.com |
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Jazzing up the summer with music
TORONTO -- The popular Beaches International Jazz festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and event promoters expect the biggest turnout ever as more than 700 artists are expected to perform at three venues.
The Buffalo News |
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