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Unlikely worlds manage to meet on a waterfront
At Visions Gallery on Main Street in Clinton, owner Tommy Leonardis was preparing for his monthly wine and cheese reception on a recent afternoon. "What are we going to put in the front window?" he asked a small group of artists.
The Star-Ledger |
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Ballina on the pig’s back with exhibition of press photos
HISTORIAN, author and curator of the Jackie Clarke Archive, Sinead McCoole, is to officially open an exhibition of some of the country’s best press photographs in Ballina later this week.
Western People |
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Hollywood's 'blob' Showing Across From Nl's Artsy Blob
If you're going to kick off a new arts series, you'd be wise to have a clever choice for a debut show.
New London Day |
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Issue 105 - 29th June - 27th July
Madgex, the international job board outsourcing consultancy and web developer, will be one of several exhibitors presenting at the Onrec.com Online Recruitment Conference & Expo 2008, to be held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, in Chicago, on September 9 & 10, 2008. Onrec.com EXPO 2008 is widely regarded as the “must attend” online recruitment event of 2008.
Online Recruitment |
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Designer is putting her finishing touches on Show House dining room
Halfway from her studio in Kittery to the Museums of Old York Decorator Show House on Gerrish Island, designer Marcye Philbrook remembers she still needs to go to Portsmouth to pick up the drapes she had made.
The York Weekly |
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Oakland County Fair schedule
Every Day: Miracle of Birth Barn -- Sponsored by Oakland County Farm Bureau Ellis Barn Tours -- historian Kathy Thomas Farmer For A Day Exhibit -- sponsored by Perry Party Rental Show Me Safari -- sponsored by The Oakland Press Racing Pigs -- five shows daily Springfield Smoke House -- Springfield Fire Dept.
The Oakland Press |
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Jockstrip: The world as we know it.
Nudist dispute lands in court ... Ohio grandma heads to Oreo-licking contest ... Painted-over mural reappearing ... Wanted man stopped to help police ... The world as we know it from UPI.
UPI |
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Hairy Monkey
On 9th of March, 2008, Mr.Qiu Yisheng became the first apprentice of Cao Yijian, the famous artist of the hairy monkey production. “Hairy monkey as a particular folk artwork of old Beijing, combines the briskness of monkey and the creation of the artist perfectly.”
China Daily |
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Artists honour Mandela at 90
A month-long art exhibition depicting the eventful life of Nelson Mandela has been launched in Johannesburg as part of the continuing worldwide celebrations of the icon's birthday this July.
Pretoria News |
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Artists honour Mandela at 90
A month-long art exhibition depicting the eventful life of Nelson Mandela has been launched in Johannesburg as part of the continuing worldwide celebrations of the icon's birthday this July.
The Star |
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Artists honour Mandela at 90
A month-long art exhibition depicting the eventful life of Nelson Mandela has been launched in Johannesburg as part of the continuing worldwide celebrations of the icon's birthday this July.
Pretoria News |
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Today:
Abstract Women. This is an exhibition of oil and acrylic works by female artists. Continues through August 7. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Crave Espresso Bar, 4530 E. Broadway Blvd. Free
Arizona Daily Wildcat |
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Gallery's featured artist has remained close to the arts
BULLHEAD CITY - You stop at the storefront window for a second glance. But she stands still in her stylish clothes, fixing a glassy stare on the street outside. Only the reflection moves with cars and busy passersby.
Mohave Valley Daily News |
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Brad Winter brings his creativity to Cappa center
Near the main door of Black Hills Workshop’s Suzie Cappa Center, a men’s white dress shirt has been decoupaged onto a canvas. In another gallery room, a kitchen chair is covered completely with stamps.
Rapid City Journal |
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Stitches and strokes
Area quilters and decorative artists blend their artistic mediums for a special exhibit this summer at The Journey Museum.
Rapid City Journal |
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Plethora of festivals sure to entertain all
You might as well stay close to home this summer. Between downtown Rapid City’s new Summer Nights on Seventh — featuring music, food, arts and family activities every Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — to a host of area festivals, there’s plenty to keep you, your family and your summer guests entertained. Here are a few events to put on your calendar:
Rapid City Journal |
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Sculptor to cast famed horse in bronze
It’s not obvious, but part of the artist’s signature on the new statue of the famed bucking horse Tipperary reads “Cowboy to Cowboy.”
Rapid City Journal |
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Growing young gardeners
The Junior Journey Program recently introduced a group of children to the plant world of flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables. In the scores of gardens scattered about the museum grounds, kids viewed the native plants, grasses and flowers before donning gloves and grabbing various yard tools to try the age-old practice of gardening.
Rapid City Journal |
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Date Book
Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village: Pioneer Village is a living history museum on 54 acres. Admission includes unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, carousel and ponies. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays.
The Batavia Sun |
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There’s a message here, but it’s easy to take, and fun
Wed, Jul 9, 2008 (2 a.m.) Enough with the doublespeak and catch phrases. The new exhibit, “it’s all going down,” at Trifecta Gallery is a perfect example of how earthy behavior can be so very refreshing at times.
Las Vegas Sun |
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In the News: City deems 80/35 a success
The success of the weekend’s inaugural 80/35 Music Festival bodes well for what could be another big event for downtown Des Moines - thousands of...
Juice |
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Get to know: David Lay, 28, Freelance photographer
Background: I received my photography merit badge in Boy Scouts at age 10. I got my BFA in photography from the Art Institute of Chicago and...
Juice |
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Teoh hits 'em with his best shot
KUALA LUMPUR: Thanks to a tailorbird, businessman Teoh Siang Hooi is RM7,000 richer. Teoh winged his way into first place in the Malaysia Flora Fest Photography 2008 contest with his shot of a mother tailorbird feeding her chicks on a nest of woven leaves atop a tree.
The New Straits Times |
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Weston-super-Mare "Sand Sculpting Capital of the UK"
SUPER-MARE, England, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- On the beach of Weston-super-Mare a group of 12 internationally renowned sand sculptors from USA, Italy, Ireland, Britain, Belgium and The Netherlands are creating an array of sand sculptures, depicting The Seven Continents of the World by using 360 tonnes of beach sand.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Art of deception: Crystal skulls in British, US museums were fakes
How about this for the next instalment of the Indy franchise: "Indiana Jones and the Dodgy Antiques Dealer"?
ABS-CBNNEWS.com |
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