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Six-film series has ancient Rome as setting
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is presenting a matinee film series featuring movies set in ancient Rome in conjunction with the "Roman Art from the Louvre” exhibition. The six-week series is set for 2 p.m. Sundays in the museum's Noble Theater, 415 Couch Drive. The series starts this Sunday with "Quo Vadis,” the 1951 epic starring Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr. "The power and opulence of Rome ... The Oklahoman
'Roman Art from the Louvre' becoming blockbuster hit, as hoped
The special exhibition "Roman Art from the Louvre” is on track to become the blockbuster Oklahoma City Museum of Art officials were hoping for, with one attendance record already broken. Executive Director Carolyn Hill said about 10,000 people visited the museum during the first 15 days the exhibit was open to the public. "We're projecting that we're going to meet our goal of 50,000 (visitors ... The Oklahoman
Roman artwork exhibit offers plenty to love
With her long hair flowing enticingly and classic features set in a serene expression, Venus lives up to her mythical reputation, even as she stands frozen in weathered marble. Throughout the first- and second-floor galleries of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the goddess of beauty and her son, Cupid (also known as Eros), the god of love, make several appearances, from winning one of the first ... The Oklahoman
NEW EXHIBITS
First Street Art Gallery: "Summer Travels," paintings, drawings and photography by Ken Echternacht, Jean Marani and Gloria Vasquez. Through Aug. 24. Free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 204 First St. N.W., Havana. (850) 539-5220 or (850) 385-4703. Tallahassee Democrat
Show off your model behavior
A team from "America's Next Top Model" visits Tallahassee on July 18 in search of potential contestants. Tallahassee Democrat
The Collection of Art Astor: RM Auctions sends another California collection across the block
Fresh off the sale of Joe's Garage, the private collection of the late collector Joe McPherson, the RM Auctions team again returned to Southern California June 27-29 to help radio broadcasting pioneer and noted enthusiast Art Astor sell a large portion of his personal collection. Totaling 200 cars and 786 memorabilia items (a refreshing mix of both radio and automotive pieces), the sale ... MotorTrend
Mayall shines on two new releases
Bonus features include a long television interview filmed in conjunction with the tour, a David Frost TV feature, and a photo gallery. This cheesy-cool package will be available at www.eaglerockent.com if you can't locate it locally. The Biloxi Sun Herald
Cockroaches and cowboys at BAM
Celebrate two exhibits at the Boise Art Museum at the "Cockroaches and Cowboys Party." Catherine Chalmers will be on hand to discuss her "American Cockroach," a humorous and insightful look into one of nature's most enduring creatures. And Frederic Remington: "Adventures and Artistic Impressions" offers a collection of this vivid Western artist's work. The Idaho Statesman
Student murals boost Elmira storefronts
As part of Elmira's first Street Painting Festival Saturday and Sunday, large murals by Corning Community College art students are being hung in some downtown storefronts. Elmira Star-Gazette
Datebook - July 11, 2008
Legends and Lore II exhibit opening and reception featuring works from Estes Park’s artistic heritage, highlighting artists Dorothy Eleanor Carnine and E. E. Hermann. Estes Park Trail Gazette
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
Today Artist's reception for Michelle Hush, 7-10 p.m., Architectural Artifacts, 5424 E. Central. On exhibit 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and by appointment, through Sept. 6. Free. Information, 316-683-8900. Saturday CityArts Annual Art Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Free admission. Information, 316-462-2787. Artists' reception for "The Land We Love," works by ... The Wichita Eagle
Artsy garage sale
CityArts is having its annual garage sale on Saturday. Here are the details you need to know: 1) Sellers are local residents who are hoping to make a few dollars for artworks they no longer want. Paintings, sculptures, glass, jewelry and more will be available. 2) Some of the works have been created by the sellers themselves. Besides art, shoppers can buy unused art supplies and books, ... The Wichita Eagle
PREVIEWS
"KICKING A DEAD HORSE": Stephen Rea stars as a Manhattan art dealer who longs to leave New York for the American West in this Sam Shepard play. The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St.; (212) 967-7555. Opens Monday. "THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO": The... New York Post
Lustrous visions, cut from stone
The Metropolitan Museum's "Art of the Royal Court" offers the first in-depth survey of the arts and crafts of pietre dure, or works inlaid with finely cut semiprecious stones. International Herald Tribune
Jazz Videos
Get featured! Submit your video Description The Lewis Nash Quintet with Regina Carter, live at the Bern Jazz Festival, 2000. Lewis Nash - Drums Peter Washington - Bass Steve Wilson - Sax, Flute Kenny Barron - Piano Regina Carter - Violin All About Jazz
Exhibits
Impressed by Fish, an art show by Barry Singer including gyotaku (the Japanese art of fish rubbing), watercolors and oils of lakes and shores. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8. Continues through Aug. 15 at the Studio Gallery, lower level of Everything Natural, 426 South State St., Clarks Summit. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 945-7807. Times Leader
Curtain rising again
FONTANA - The Center Stage Theater is poised to raise the curtain on its first production in a city landmark that took $6.5 million to renovate. Photo Gallery: New Center Stage Theatre in Fontana San Bernardino Sun
Gallery Night sponsor: Drink, but stay put
The Arts Council of Northwest Florida tells Gallery Night patrons that it's still illegal to have open containers of alcohol in public -- even on Gallery Night. Pensacola News Journal
Exhibitors get cooking with fair entries
Wednesday morning at the 68th annual Platte County Fair began with a rush of Open Class exhibitors bringing their entries ... (1 comment) Columbus Telegram
Weekend holds promise of visual and musical delights
The 18th annual Grand Marais Art Festival is this weekend in downtown Grand Marais, complete with work from more than 60 artists displayed in a “tent city” on Wisconsin Street. Cook County News-Herald
Field and Screen: Tips and Techniques for Outdoor Photography
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association is offering a free outdoor photography workshop on Saturday, July 26 at Sugarloaf Cove, at 10 a.m. Landscape Photographer Chris Sandberg will lead a workshop designed to help outdoor photographers improve their artistry and technical skills. Cook County News-Herald
DuPRE gives Artists Round Table space for show
The Artists Round Table, a group of local artists, has hooked up with the Gallery at DuPRE for a summer show. It’s a relationship that benefits both. The exhibition, on display through Aug. 21, features works by A.R.T. members Sam Compton, Keith Tolen, Jeff Weese, Sandra Carr, Ellin Baskins, Jamie Blackburn, Roger Reed, J.J. Casey,Mercy Clonts, Elsie Fogle and Becky Age. The artists are at ... The State
Choral Society members perform at festival in China
Fourteen members of the Choral Society of Pensacola, under the direction of Art-istic Director Xiaolun Chen, participated in the third China International Chinese Choral Festival at the Beijing Concert Hall in Beijing, China, June 2 through 5. Pensacola News Journal
LAPL's 'Image of the Child' Exhibit
If you happen to be in L.A., check out an exhibit at the Los Angeles Central Library’s Getty Gallery that’s been billed as a study of the “best picture-book illustrations of the last decade.” School Library Journal
Art show promises original works
Laura Ravenna constantly travels around the suburbs displaying and selling crafts she creates with her parents. Daily Herald