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Well-Preserved Pillowcase Scores A Home Run
Silk Souvenir Of Washington Senators 1924 World Championship Fetches $3,600 At Sotheby's Auction How old is Grandpa's unusual silk "pillowcase" decorated with a picture of a baseball team?
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$140 Million in Financing for Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Arranged by HFF
The Boston office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it arranged $140 million
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Plans under way for Little Mister, Miss and Pretty Baby contests
POINT PLEASANT - The Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club once again will be sponsoring two contests during the Mason County Fair. The Little Mister and Miss Contest will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 on the main stage at the fairgrounds.
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Goodies abound at Anderson County Fair
The rides, exhibits, entertainment and of course the food, are back in town for the Anderson County Fair.
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WAKEFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - Artist Antony Gormley views a sculpture by Isamu Noguchi at Yorkshire Sculpture Park on July 17, 2008, Wakefield, England. The exhibition is the first major exhibition of work by the artist Isamu Noguchi and includes work never seen outside Japan.
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$140 Million in Financing for Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Arranged by HFF
BOSTON----The Boston office of HFF announced today that it arranged $140 million in financing for the recently-opened Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston's vibrant Seaport District.
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
I will never call WNYC 's studios "shabby" again. Today I visited New York Public Radio 's shiny new headquarters , to tape a segment (which, if all goes according to plan, will be aired tomorrow on Morning Edition ) about the upcoming Brooklyn Museum exhibition of Coptic stone sculptures, real and fake.
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Art: Scenes from a Northern Light
Opening Saturday: Nothing too heavy for summer. Keep that in mind as you check out Ellen Thomson 's new show of paintings inspired by her travels in western Norway.
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Scotland’s influence on the Impressionists
Phil Miller AN exhibition that aims to show the importance of Scotland and Scottish artists to the history of Impressionist painting opens in Edinburgh tomorrow.
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Celebrity swine title stays in family
John Greiner, part-owner of Kat’s Grain, guides a hog around a fence during Wednesday’s Celebrity Swine Show at the Washington County Fair. Greiner won the contest, thanks to the coaching of 4-H’er Keaton Greiner (left).
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Thielsen: Summer festivals great to meet friends
I love summer festivals and “tastes.” Each town has its own. It has become a place where everyone from town gathers to join the festivities; taste the different foods and beverages; play the games; and ride the rides. Best of all, it’s a place that friends seem to have an annual meet and greet.
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Art Openings: History, Miracle Mile, Inky Dreadfuls
Thursday If you’ll be in Venice this evening head over to L.A. Louver for Eduardo Sarabia’s History of the World . The large-scale installation includes paintings drawings, ceramics and sculpture featuring imagery inspired by the “black market” and “illegal cross-border commerce”. – thru Aug. 23rd Opening reception - 6-9pm L.A. Louver 45 N. Venice Blvd. – Venice ...
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Big stories brings community together
The Big Stories Little India project has done more than just marry contemporary art with local stories. It's brought the community together. "People are connecting and supporting each other," said S...
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News > Making A Buzz
“Geraldine’s New Art Show & Sale” will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at the East Elmhurst Library. The show will feature the work of local artist Geraldine Benfante. The pieces will include watercolors, acrylics and mixed media.
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Art: A clever exhibit at Soo Visual Art Center
What: Unconventional drawings by 14 local artists employing everything from pencil to pipe cleaners and manipulated photos.
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Art on display at UCM gallery
The Mid-Missouri Artists Summer Exhibition and a special showing of works by Richard Luehrman, UCM professor of art emeritus, will remain on display through July 25 in the University of Central Missouri Art Center Gallery.
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UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News
Boy uses toy radar to scare speeders ... Man ordered to apologize for penis costume ... McDonald's robber a finalist in contest ... Police: Burglars burst through wall ... UPI Quirks in the News.
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White Sox to honor Baines
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (AP) -- One of the top hitters in Chicago White Sox history will be honored Sunday when the team unveils a life-size sculpture of Harold Baines in the plaza above the seats in center field.
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Dublin Irish Festival Celebrates Authentic Culture August 1 - 3
The 2008 Dublin Irish Festival is an experience as rich and diverse as the emerald isle itself featuring authentic entertainment, shopping and cultural activities. This year's festival will bring Irish traditions to life with hands-on workshops, special exhibits and more than 140 performances on seven stages featuring entertainers from Europe, Canada and the United States.
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Symphony, pianist to play 'Symphonic Diversions'
REDLANDS - "Symphonic Diversions" is the theme of Friday's concert at the Redlands Bowl, part of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival.
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White Sox unveiling Baines statue Sunday
CHICAGO — One of the top hitters in Chicago White Sox history will be honored Sunday when the team unveils a life-size sculpture of Harold Baines in the plaza above the seats in center field. MLB page
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Television - Entertainment
Fans of late soul legend James Brown are getting a chance to bid for some of his memorabilia at an auction in New York.
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Bringing summer home to Toronto
Toronto, as it turns out, is a nice place to visit. There are lots of reasons to come here: from cultural attractions like the Royal Ontario Museum's new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal addition, to big-...
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Man’s passion leads to a lifetime of NASCAR photography
T. Taylor Warren is known far and wide in NASCAR’s photographic community. He is a familiar sight in his Goody’s hat with his camera strung around his neck.
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Yarmouth festival is this weekend
YARMOUTH — This year's Yarmouth Clam Festival is scheduled for July 18-20, when nearly 120,000 visitors are expected to attend. The Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, now in its 43rd year, is one of Maine's most popular summer events.
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