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Hewitt still in it, but latest episode was toughest for Lancaster native
Although Ashlee Hewitt's supporters were no doubt biting their nails during part of Monday's "Nashville Star" episode, the Lancaster native survived possible elimination, making it into the top half of remaining contestants. The judges, however, offered uncharacteristic mixed reviews on her performance that night. Crookston Daily Times
Chinese artist creates giant painting of Madiba
A contemporary South African artist with his roots in China, Cui Ning, has completed a giant painting depicting the life of Nelson Mandela just in time for Madiba's 90th birthday. SABC News
Chestnut Street District adds contest to Blues BBQ
The Chestnut Street District is serving up some blues and barbecue again, but with a slightly different flavor this year. Instead of simply selling barbecue food, the Downtown Hays Development Corp. and Chestnut Street District are hosting a barbecue contest. Hays Daily News
Local photographer wins award
Michael Thorpe took some photographs on a family vacation this spring and they landed him recognition in an international art exhibition. The Capital
Today's photo: Artist melds Obama with Lincoln
Brian Snyder of Reuters took this photograph of a mural that combines the faces of Sen. Barack Obama and former President Abraham Lincoln. The artwork, created by Ron English for Gallery XIV in Boston, includes 12 large images displayed on... USA Today
Fu Manchu Skate Through Milk Studio's 10-Year Anniversary Bash in NYC
In the Loading Dock of New York's Milk Studio last night (July 10), Fu Manchu put on a radiant performance to celebrate the art venue’s 10-year anniversary, as part of a raucous event sponsored by Spin , Red Bull and Magnum Photos, among others. Revelry began early, as partygoers browsed artwork hanging in the gallery and drank keg-drawn Coors Light in the loading dock, where a mechanical ... Spin
Museum set to chart life, career of Jackie Chan
As a proposal for a Bruce Lee museum is explored in Hong Kong, contemporary martial arts star Jackie Chan has broken ground on his own museum on the mainland. CBC
Alexander Tucker Parties With "Portal"
Alternative ambient artist Alexander Tucker will release his third album, titled Portal , September 16 through ATP. The album, which will feature some of Tucker's original artwork (including the cover), has already garnered critical acclaim. CMJ
View the original artist's rendering of the new CCLC
In addition to a 24-hour pediatric-only emergency department, the Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus will offer outpatient surgery, X-ray and advanced diagnostic imagining, laboratory services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and a wide array of medical and surgical specialty pediatric clinics. The Pulse-Journal
Carle Museum exhibits fit every size imagination
AMHERST - On the spring day that my 3-year-old daughter and I made the drive across central Massachusetts to visit The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, I asked her why she likes books so much. Boston Globe
Trumpets sound to bring the walls down
Sometimes in the festival's offerings, the line between the Middle East's truth and fiction becomes blurred, Michael O'Sullivan reports. Otago Daily Times
Beirut lets its hair down
Among the accounts of the Middle East in the International Film Festival, some almost avoid politics, as Borzou Daragahi, of the Los Angeles Times, reports. Otago Daily Times
Arts, Entertainment
The Chicago Art Department has a new group show debuting tonight. Seven artists contributed to "Nature Calls: Art Inspired by Nature," which explores the relationship between nature and cities. The kick-off party is this evening from 6–10pm at 1837 S Halsted, part of this month's 2nd Fridays Gallery Night in Pilsen. If you're more about verbal cues, though, check out this month's ... Chicagoist
Buzz Briefs: Chris Brown, Jackie Chan
Chris Brown negotiating for role in new thriller. Jackie Chan museum planned in Shanghai. Scott Bakula set to star in TNT pilot. Randy Travis visiting New York to promote new CD. CBS News
Tucson school district's art display hits the road
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- There is one drawback to getting a traveling art museum back-to-school ready. It means working through the summer heat, sweltering in a modified moving van. FOX 11 Tucson
Art to wear, if you dare: Calder jewelry on view
Think of Alexander Calder, and the first thing to come to mind would likely be the suspended abstract sculptures that silently orbit above the heads of museumgoers around the world. Centre Daily Times
Crazy Days photo contest outlined
Join Main Street Keokuk, Inc. as it features the artistry of Keokuk area photographers during Crazy Days photography competition titled - “Life in Keokuk.” Keokuk Daily Gate City
The Week[end]: July 11-13, 2008
This may be the biggest weekend of the season, as the trifecta of La Fete de Marqette, Art Fair on the Square, and Art Fair Off the Square usher in the dog days of summer. There's far more on tap, though, including: the Belleville American Music Festival, the Madison Early Music Festival, the Organ Festival by MSO, Blitz IX by Mercury Players Theatre, the Capitol City Tattoo Anniversary Party, a ... Isthmus
Opera House scene of huge art installation
The seats of the Sydney Opera House have been taken out and replaced by trees for a temporary art installation by French artist Pierre Huyghe.The installation, which transformed the famed Australian performance space into a faux forest for 24 hours, is part of Sydney's Biennale 2008 contemporary art festival, the BBC said Friday.Including thousands of trees, shrubs and plants, the installation ... Moldova.org
Tom Jones's toilet recording sold for $5K
A recording that popular Welsh crooner Tom Jones made decades ago in the bathroom of the Pontypridd YMCA has sold for $5,000 at an auction in London.The tape featured four tracks Jones recorded in the YMCA's bathroom under the name Tommy Scott and The Senators more than 40 years ago. It was sold at Christie's in London for about $5,000, the Western Mail newspaper reported Friday.The Daily ... Moldova.org
BLOTCH: Fort Worth’s best annual early Texas art sale is finally here...Woo hoo! (Jeff Prince)
Once a year, art dealers from around the state gather their wares and converge on the Fort Worth Community Arts Center , making this weekend like Super Bowl and Halloween rolled into one for collectors of early Texas art. Fort Worth Weekly
BLOTCH: July 2008
"Fort Worth’s best annual early Texas art sale is finally here...Woo hoo!": Jeff Prince Once a year, art dealers from around the state gather their wares and converge on the Fort Worth Community Arts Center , making this weekend like Super Bowl and Halloween rolled into one for collectors of early Texas art. Fort Worth Weekly
Wickford Art Festival
This 46th annual festival features the works of more than 250 artists. Nearly 250 artists from around the world are featured this weekend in Wickford. Westerly Sun
Arts & Business Council misses fundraising target
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston raised $77,000 from its Martinis & Masterpieces gala held June 30. Boston Business Journal
Haven Society celebrates 30 years of helping others
The Haven Society is celebrating 30 years of working to support women and families with a day of celebration next week. On July 19 they will be having a festival day at Deverill Park on Haliburton Street. There will be music, craft, games and entertainment for children. Nanaimo Daily News