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A country kitchen is exactly what the Hughes envisioned
When Barbara Ann Hughes refers to the "country" design of her new kitchen, she is not talking about the oak cabinet, tole-painting style of country that was popular a few years back.
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Photos on Vietnam exhibited in Germany
Photos of Vietnam’s landscapes and people going in their daily life are displayed at an exhibition that opened in Halle city in Germany’s Sachsen State on July 9.
Nhân Dân |
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Eighth Chinese Cultural Festival held in Cuba
The eighth Chinese Cultural Festival kicked off here on Friday with shows of China's traditional lion dance and shadowboxing. The festival, co-organized by Cuba's Ministry of Culture and the Chinese Embassy in Cuba, was held in the ...
People's Daily |
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Rib lovers in hog heaven
The appeal of the Pigs in the Sky Rib Fest to Wausau-area residents was quite clear Friday night. In fact, it was all over their fingers and faces. Im into the ribs, Chandler Weith, 61, of Merrill said as he milled about, plate of ribs in hand. Im really happy. Others in attendance agreed that the rib contest at the Wausau Downtown Airport made for a tasty treat. Organizers and the four vendors ...
Wausau Daily Herald |
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Thousands pour in for reopening of Space 301
Downtown arts venue Space 301 reopened with a splash Friday evening, drawing a crowd of thousands to check out the results of a $5.2 million renovation and to explore an eclectic "People's Art" exhibition.
Mobile Press-Register |
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Race row over 'Black Power' statue meant to bring a community together
It was meant as a powerful symbol commemorating the abolition of the slave trade and good community relations. But a new sculpture has been blasted as racially divisive.
Daily Mail |
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Personal experiences and the contours of Yemeni life were depicted in an art exhibition held last Sunday, July 6 at the Yemeni Cultural House.
Yemen Observer |
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7:10 p.m. - Isla Center calling for artwork for Creative Hands exhibit
7:10 p.m. July 12 — The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam will bring back the “Creative Hands: Pacific" exhibit, formerly Art of the Pacific Rim exhibit.
Pacific Daily News |
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"Pinoy Idol" is now simulcast on Super Radyo-AM and DWLS-FM
With only nine remaining contestants in Pinoy Idol , judges Ogie Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal and Wyngard Tracy are calling on fans and supporters to vote wisely every week and make sure that they would pick only the one deserving to be called the first-ever Pinoy Idol.
PEP |
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QUICK HIT: Local news
GET ARTSY: Billed as Michigan's second-largest art fair, the 29th Plymouth Art in the Park, is today and Sunday in downtown Plymouth. Go to www.artinthepark.com.
Detroit Free Press |
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End of trail for Second Saturdays
After nearly five years, Art in the Hills’ Second Saturday Art Trail has come to a close. The group of 13 galleries decided to call off the monthly event, said Rivers Edge Gallery Owner Debbie Wilson. She said the event disbanded due to a lack of organization.
Kerrville Daily Times |
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Crystal skulls: Fact or Fiction?
Some mysteries are such fun you almost don't want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. Happy to share the spotlight with the latest Indiana Jones movie, the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History is putting its crystal skull on display.
SouthtownStar |
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Mystery of a portrait
Mystery Portrait: Retired Barry Mather is hoping readers of The Sentinel can shed some light on a painting. Mr Mather, pictured, aged 63, was given the painting when he bought two others at Newcastle Market for £100. the former carpet ...
Sentinel |
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Indigenous artworks on show at UN
Indigenous artists from Torres Strait Island have taken artworks to the United Nations to celebrate the survival of their culture.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Best Bets July 12, 2008
Outdoor fine art festival The 20th annual event features paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, wearable art, original prints, ceramics, sculpture and other fine art by 27 local artists.
Santa Cruz Sentinel |
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The almanac
Today is Saturday, July 12, the 194th day of 2008 with 172 to follow.The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Neptune, Mercury and Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn.Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include Roman leader Julius Caesar in 100 B.C.; American writer Henry David Thoreau in 1817; photography pioneer George Eastman in 1854; Italian ...
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Big Sur benefits planned
Benefits planned Big Sur Gallery Fire Benefit: 3 to 8 p.m. (auction at 5 p.m.) at 26543 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel. Twenty-eight local artists have donated work to the auction, and proceeds will be donated to the Big Sur Fire Relief Fund.
The Monterey County Herald |
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Ali Center's plaza set, but fountain still dry
Construction of the $5 million plaza at the Muhammad Ali Center has been finished for several months, but its centerpiece -- the Star Fountain -- remains bone dry. The fountain, a glass-art sculpture, has had problems that prevent it from being turned on permanently.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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He's no average Joe
When he was just a little guy growing up in Halifax, Joe Cobden's mother took him to a busker festival. He remembers seeing an act from New York called Waldo Woodhead and thought, "That's what I want to do."
Toronto Star |
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MOMA MIA, WHAT A SCORE!
The Museum of Modern Art has acquired a series of three paintings by Jasper Johns, which had been in the artist's private collection. The works, "Tantric Detail I," "Tantric Detail II" and "Tantric Detail III," feature Johns' signature cross-hatch...
New York Post |
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Events for this weekend in New York
Celebrate Bastille Day at FIAF's annual day-long event. Sample traditional French foods on the street or wine and cheese at the FIAF gallery, or cycle away the afternoon at the New York Health & Raquet Club.
New York Daily News |
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South Dallas community calendar
NEW IMAGES, OLD CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit by artist Frank Frazier, kicks off with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Arthello Beck Gallery at South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. The exhibit runs through Aug. 30. Call 214-939- 2787. Visit www.dallasculture.org.
Dallas Morning News |
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Bridgestone unveils painting in honor of Marine killed in Iraq
Bridgestone Firestone's tire factory unveiled a portrait of 18-year employee Jimmy Hirlston's son, James, Friday, as a way to honor the younger man's sacrifice in Iraq.
Daily News Journal |
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Enjoy upcoming events
THIS WEEKEND XPoNentially enjoyable Organic, honest, crafty and smart. That's the kind of musical talent you'll see as the 15th annual WXPN (88.5 FM) XPoNential Music Festival continues in Camden.
Philadelphia Daily News |
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Friends of Barbaro to remember fallen horse
The Friends of Barbaro will gather this weekend for the second annual Celebration of Life during the Delaware Handicap Festival at Delaware Park.
The News Journal |
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