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The other Diego: Following in the footsteps of a Mexican master
At 81, Mexican muralist Diego Rosales, whose works are on exhibit in South Miami, remembers with matter-of-fact clarity the day a fortuitous encounter changed his life forever.
Miami Herald |
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Rooted in trees
Ronald Ray Rogers sees red. The soft-spoken artist doesn’t think it’s suppressed rage, but he realizes an emotional connection to the color that dominates most of his paintings. “It expresses a lot of me, in doing it,” he said. “A lot of it has to do with creating an emotion from those areas, from whatever area I’m drawing the information from.” He was referring not only to his feelings but to ...
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Controlled chaos
Mohawk-Hudson regional an eclectic mix of artistic endeavors The introductory artwork and top prizewinner at this year's "Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson Region" is "Vortex." Sitting dead center in the show's first gallery, "Vortex" is a jumbled mass of discarded scrap wood bundled together so carefully by tape and physics it seems as if it will come undone and fall apart right on ...
Albany Times Union |
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Last call for 'Jellies'
The most popular exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium will close Sept. 1 after 6 1/2 years of wowing visitors.
The Sacramento Bee |
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Trips & Tours: Master of blown glass
Friends of Travel in Sacramento has planned an Aug. 6 excursion to San Francisco to visit the Dale Chihuly glass art exhibitions at the DeYoung Museum and the Palace of the Legion of Honor. The tour price of $78 per person includes All West motorcoach transportation, admission, audio rental, refreshments and time for shopping on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Reservations: (916) 207-9691. ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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MAG showcases extremes at Rochester Biennial
Iconic images of loss and vitality make the third "Rochester Biennial" at the Memorial Art Gallery a fascinating showcase of extremes.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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JoAnne Bird: An incomparable artist
WHITE - The latest JoAnne Bird painting looks nearly completed on the easel in her studio. But she's not happy with the earth-tone impressionistic image of Native American warriors coming through the trees. "I just want to make it come to life a little more," says Bird, rubbing a smudge on the canvas with a rag. When completed, the work of the highly collected South Dakota artist no doubt will ...
The Argus Leader |
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Event deserves a bow, music tries to keep up
It was a fine debut for the Mile High Music Festival, which opened Saturday on the outer grounds of Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City
Denver Post |
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Event deserves a bow, music tries to keep up
It was a fine debut for the Mile High Music Festival, which opened Saturday on the outer grounds of Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City
Denver Post |
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www.myguitarspace.com Launches Today, July 18th, 2007
http://www.myguitarspace.com proudly announces its launching. For guitarists of all levels, this social networking site is niche-specific to guitar players. Provides opportunities to promote artists or bands, and highlight upcoming gigs. Also features guitar contests, guitar humor, free guitar stuff, guitar charity, and video tablature.
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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Hotel in Destin, Florida Promotes Local Events
Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard encourages guests to get out and experience the 2008 Destin Harbor Summer Festival.
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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Photography studio donates to American Cancer Society
When Kim Box Photography officially opens in Troy on July 28, its reputation as a good community servant will precede it. Melissa Bradford, president of the Pike County Relay for Life board of directors, said Box immediately came on board as a supporter of the American Cancer Society event.
The Troy Messenger |
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Yonkers celebrates African culture
YONKERS - Pulsating beats reverberated through Trevor Park yesterday as hundreds gathered for the annual African Heritage Festival, organized by the Yonkers African American Heritage Committee.
The Journal News |
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Japanese prints at the Ringling show European influences
For its exhibit "Tradition and Transformation: Modern Masters of the Japanese Print," the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, renowned for its Baroque and Renaissance art, reviewed its collection of Asian art and selected 40 outstanding woodblock prints from the first half of the 20th century.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Redlands director's film to be showcased at festival
REDLANDS - The city will hit the big screen Friday at the Action on Film International Film Festival in Pasadena. The short film "The Perfect Crime," written and directed by Richard F. Spencer of Redlands, is nominated for the "Best in Show" award.
San Bernardino Sun |
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At Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, music breaks down barriers
OAK HILL — This weekend’s Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival kept everyone’s toes tappin’ as the festival brought international talent to the knolls of Oak Hill.
The Daily Mail |
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Young Bond
One of the main highlights of this year's festival is the visit today, Friday by Young Bond author Charlie Higson who will be discussing the work of Ian Fleming and his most celebrated creation in James Bond – The Spy We Loved (today 5pm-6pm)as part of a panel discussion hosted by Radio 4 regular Simon Brett at the festival's base in The Crown Hotel.
MI6 |
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Vision Festival 2008: Day 3
Among the many attributes of the Vision Festival , one of those which makes it unique is the emphasis on all of the arts, not just the stellar avant-garde jazz for which it is most renowned.
All About Jazz |
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A classic
World-famous classical guitarist Pepe Romero, who has been knighted by the king of Spain and has performed for Pope John Paul II and Prince Charles, will travel to Oklahoma this month to perform at the 2008 Quartz Mountain Music Festival.
Wichita Falls Times Record News |
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Carving history at Crazy Horse Memorial
Mount Rushmore isn't the only mountain carving to see in the Black Hills. Just 17 miles from the presidents is the Crazy Horse Memorial. A gigantic figure of the American Indian Crazy Horse is being cut from granite. When complete (no date is set), it will show the warrior pointing over the head of his horse. On June 3, the nonprofit project honoring all American Indians marked its 60th year ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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ChambersFest brings thousands to downtown Chambersburg to celebrate the arts
CHAMBERSBURG -- Thousands of people, many driving significant distances, braved temperatures that soared Saturday afternoon to the mid-90s to browse the offerings of more than 150 vendors set up in downtown Chambersburg for the area's largest street festival.
Public Opinion |
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UAE plans Dh190b heritage investment
Dubai: The UAE has a planned investment outlay of Dh190 billion in the cultural arena to spearhead positive cultural development and heritage conservation across the country including archaeological sites, museums, historic buildings, cultural landscapes and collections, according to UK-based event organiser CMPi.
Zawya |
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Dillon Art Festival -- 07/20/08 at Dillon
Dillon Art Festival -- 07/20/08 at Dillon
Rocky Mountain News |
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Downtown Aspen Art Festival -- 07/20/08 at Aspen
Downtown Aspen Art Festival -- 07/20/08 at Aspen
Rocky Mountain News |
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SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR
EVENTS American Veterans Traveling Tribute Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall on view today, Veterans Point, El Dorado Lake & State Park, El Dorado. Part of the 21st Annual Kansas Veterans and Family Reunion. Admission button $3. Information, El Dorado Convention & Visitors Bureau, 316-321-1485. Rails & Trails, re-enactment of a cattle drive to the railroad, live music, gunfighters, ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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