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Our region on the international stage
The Gilbert Valley has settled itself on the international stage with the opening of Alf Hannaford’s gallery in Riverton. The world renowned artist was born in the town, it’s where his family farmed and he has continued to maintain a home there.
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2,400-mile car race is powered by the sun
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Even as U.S. oil refiners scramble to increase the flow of Canadian crude from Alberta to Texas, a caravan of futuristic solar cars is racing that 2,400-mile route in reverse to show what transportation could look without a drop of oil or gas.
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Angela of Adrants to Interrogate ADs and Art Buyers for Shoot! the Day
Tomorrow I'll be moderating a panel for Shoot! the Day, a stock photography conference put together by PhotoShelter.
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Arts Festival Draws Crowds
The Westport Fine Arts Festival drew crowds today to its new venue along the Saugatuck River in Parker Harding Plaza. The annual two-day show for years had been in the center of Main Street.
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$50,000 reward offered for statue
The owners of a stolen bronze horse announced a $50,000 reward Friday, hoping to make it more lucrative for thieves to return the statue than chop it up for salvage. But even if "Primitive," as the 12-foot statue is known, returns in one piece, restoration could be troublesome, the sculptor said. When A. Thomas Schomberg created "Athletes of Race," he was one of the first sculptors to cast a ...
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The Return to Intramuros
Celebratethe Flame Tree Festival of Intramuros as the huge trees—once only saplings planted way back in 2008—color the craggy adobe battlements with a leafy crown of vermillion and verdant green.
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Beauty contestant embarks into unknown territory
Hetal Pandya's beauty lies in her heart. The Streetsville resident, is one of two Mississaugans participating in the Miss India-Canada beauty pageant taking place next Saturday in Toronto.
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Religion Briefs: July 19, 2008
• Group plans event at Yaks • Local churches to have a B.L.A.S.T.' • Unitarians plan picnic potluck • Bible school slated at school • Gospel concert date arranged • Film explores oil industry • Author's message to be broadcast
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Side roads: March of the dragon boats
Grand Marais, Minn. Watch teams of paddlers race boats during the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival Thursday through next Sunday in Grand Marais. Participants will practice and compete in heats in the harbor.
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Jim's Film Festival Diary for Friday, July 18th
Film: The Polymath, or the Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman Future Screening: None I'll come right out and admit it: I've done a bad job of attending the Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this year. But, I have done better this year than any previous year, because this year I've actually made it out to a film, and I have definite plans to see ...
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Atlanta's Black arts festival celebrates 20-year mark
Stephanie Hughley's 12th floor office at the new headquarters of the National Black Arts Festival has a stunning view of Atlanta, including the city's cultural standard -- the High Museum of Art. The vantage point reminds Hughley that she has arrived, and that the festival can claim the title of artistic institution after two decades of focusing on the music, film, dance, theatre, literature and ...
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Thief sentenced for stealing sculpture to sell as scrap
NEWPORT, VT. A man who was part of a theft ring that stole $1 million worth of sculptures to sell as scrap metal has been sentenced to as many as 20 years in prison. Roger Chaffee, 32, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property and grand larceny and was ordered to serve five- to 20-years.
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Warhol, Lichtenstein art stolen from museum
Officials in Sweden say one or more thieves broke into a museum and stole work done by American pop icons Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Police say the break-in happened at the Abergs Museum near Stockholm early yesterday.
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Can't beat it
It might not actually be the world's smallest art gallery. There could, after all, be someone in this world who has turned a Volkswagen Beetle or an Austin Mini or even a Smart Car into a place to display art.
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Bicycle Film Festival 08
Brendt Barbur's Bicycle Film Festival opened strong with an enthusiastic crowd filling the sidewalk of Hollywood Boulevard as the The What Cheer Brigade , a "Luddite Hard Core Marching Band," marched down the street and proceeded to stop traffic, both motor vehicle and pedestrian. After drawing in the crowd, they pulled a Pied Piper and marched into the Vine Theatre, followed by their ...
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Great Performers music festival
This is a wonderful weekend in Chicago for music lovers. Millennium Park is hosting more than 50 musicians from throughout the state for the Great Performers of Illinois festival.
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Decoy and Wildlife Art Show in Clayton
This weekend, one of the oldest annual shows in Clayton returns to the Recreation Park Arena.
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Solar cars race to promote renewable technologies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Even as U.S. oil refiners scramble to increase the flow of Canadian crude from Alberta to Texas, a caravan of futuristic solar cars is racing that 2,400-mile route in reverse to show what transportation could look like without a drop of oil or gas.
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Iten enjoys revival
THE work of a largely forgotten Swiss artist who made his home in Ulster is being celebrated by the Ulster Museum at the moment.
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Poor Rich People Having Less Fun in the Hamptons This Year [The Riches]
Oh pooh! The moneyed slobs of the Hamptons are feeling the pinch of the recession this summer! Tiffy's gala will be positively ruined! "Trustees of the Children’s Museum of the East End rejected a...
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Ex-pupil puts Head in the picture
AN ART exhibition in Old Town featured work by an award winning artist who is a former Cavendish School pupil - and the paintings included one of his former head teacher. (18/07/2008 10:18:10)
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Weekend Calendar
'Alice in Wonderland', CVSM concert jazz band, Bluegrass music, Line dance, Brunswick Railroad Museum, Washington County birds, CELEBRATE! The Arts at Old Market Day, Blues and swing, Roundhouse Rail Days, Smithsburg Pride Days, The Flashbacks, Hagerstown Municipal Band
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Museum of Art opens two new exhibits
The Monterey Museum of Art opened two exhibits this week.
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Livestock auction highlights Friday’s fair festivities
WAUKESHA - As Austin Weber prodded his grand champion steer crossbreed, Harvey, into the auction arena Friday, he looked proud of his 1,300-pound animal.
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Versatility pays off at College Hill Arts Festival, organizers say
CEDAR FALLS --- From original prints to wire sculptures and purses to portraits, this year's College Hill Arts Festival at 23rd and College streets in Cedar Falls has something for everyone.
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