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Hadrian sculpture to go on show
Marble sculptures of Roman Emperor Hadrian, his wife Sabina and male lover Antinous are to be displayed at the British Museum.
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Niagara Honor Roll /
• The North Tonawanda History Museum's Governance Committee named three additional trustees at its July 2 meeting. All three were previously ex-officio trustees prior to being officially appointed as trustees.
The Buffalo News |
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Take Artsy Trip to Mexican State of Michoacan
It all started with an enormous green ceramic pineapple. Seconds after it caught my eye in the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City, I began to covet it.
The Lakeland Ledger |
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Peters' piano students perform at Washington County museum
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown hosted the piano recital of the students of Barbara Peters on May 22.
The Herald-Mail |
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Children in Need benefits from Washington County photo contest
During Health System Week, (June 2 to 6) Washington County Health System employees had the opportunity to show off their favorite photos while raising money to support local children. The Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest showcased 163 photo entries from health system employees.
The Herald-Mail |
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup
Reminder: AuctionBytes-Update does not endorse the products and services featured in the "This & That" column, which often features new Web sites. (Anyone can set up a Web site.)
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Ecommerce Packaging the Green Way: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Online auctions exemplify "the three Rs" of the green movement. Many sellers recycle or sell previously used goods, new owners reuse the old goods, and theoretically at least, consumption of new goods is reduced.
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So, how did it Glow?
An estimated 44,000 people visited the first Glow Festival tonight in Santa Monica. The 10 Freeway was jammed late into the night and the oceanside city was packed from the promenade to the beach. Tons of people were having a good time, but many were overheard saying, "where's the art?" How was the festival for you? Chime in on the comments below and let it be known... ...
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Sometimes a squirrel riding a raccoon... is just a squirrel riding a raccoon
Marcus Kenney is a soft-spoken man. That impression might surprise anyone who has spent any amount of time looking at the artist's vibrant, richly layered work. Walking past the reception desk at Pei Ling Chan Gallery while approaching Kenney's latest installation, "Yes No Maybe So," he stands in silence for a few awkward seconds. "I'm not very good with these interviews," he says. ...
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Panorama: 'This Fever I Can't Resist'
"This Fever I Can't Resist", an large-scale, mixed-media art exhibition by two artists, Carolyn Castano and Megan Wilson, is at the gallery space at thirtyninehotel.
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ALL AMERICAN
JEANERETTE — Call out the Cajun — and bluegrass, polka, tejano and klezmer -— music lovers. The exhibit is coming to town. Beginning Monday, the Jeanerette museum will hold a Museums on Main Street exhibit called New Harmonies: Celebrating America’s Roots.
The Daily Iberian |
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Art calendar
HALE'IWA SUMMER ARTFEST, celebration of arts featuring more than 130 juried visual artists; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20; Historic Hale'iwa Town; free; www.HaleiwaArtsFestival.org.
Honolulu Advertiser |
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Triumphing adversity
A new sculpture at the Granary Rural Cultural Center honors the family farmers of South Dakota....
Aberdeen American News |
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Conversation to span earth, sky
Rebecca Mulvaney of Aberdeen will speak about her landscape artwork at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Artists Showcase and Gallery at the Ward Plaza, 104 S. Main St....
Aberdeen American News |
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Art takes a stance in Birmingham
Two giant metallic sculptures spring from the ground at the corner of Pierce and Merrill, instantly grabbing Michelle Bosanc's attention. "This is the first time I saw them," she said. "I think they're cool... they add something." Altogether, 10 sculptures are being installed around downtown Birmingham as part of the 2008 CityScapes Public Arts Program. John Sauve, one of the most recognized ...
West Bloomfield Eccentric |
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Art takes a stance in Birmingham
Two giant metallic sculptures spring from the ground at the corner of Pierce and Merrill, instantly grabbing Michelle Bosanc's attention. "This is the first time I saw them," she said. "I think they're cool ... they add something." Altogether, 10 sculptures are being installed around downtown Birmingham as part of the 2008 CityScapes Public Arts Program. John Sauve, one of the most recognized ...
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The Handyman: Painting baseboards
I’m painting my woodwork and having a good time. But when painting the baseboards, I have a devil of a time keeping the paint off the wall-to-wall carpet that goes up against the baseboard. How can I keep the paint off the rug? Could I push down the rug and tape it to keep the paint away?
The Kansas City Star |
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Fest a fun escape for many
City arts festival attracts performers, visitors from Baltimore and beyond, in spirit of joy and creativity In exchange for a quarter, Djanjo gives Kate Julian a kiss on the nose. Djanjo and her partner, Jerry Brown, were one of many street performers on hand at Artscape. The three-day public arts festival continues today with more musical, theater and street performances and artwork.
Baltimore Sun |
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Local women sought for vintage baseball game
NORWICH - The nationally-known vintage baseball team, the Ohio Village Muffins, will be sweeping the bases when they play the Hoover Sweepers on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the National Road/Zane Grey Museum.
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D.C. exhibit speaks to body image
There's a lesson to be learned in "Modern Love: Gifts to the Collection From Heather and Tony Podesta," although it might not be the one you expect.
The News & Observer |
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Musical tales at the museum
'I'm Not There,' 'Hairspray' part of series.
The News & Observer |
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Annual fair day special treat for youth
LANCASTER - Hundreds turned out for the annual Festival Fair Day in spite of the heat Saturday.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |
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Sun-sational salsa adds spice to city
It won't just be the sun heating up Kensington today . More than 70,000 people are expected to descend on the northwest community to sample more than 500 gallons of free salsa at the 15th annual Sun and Salsa Festival, co-sponsored by the Sun and running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calgary Sun |
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The Sun wins 10 awards in writing, photography contest
The Jackson Sun has won 10 awards in the annual Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors writing and photography contest.
The Jackson Sun |
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Confronting modernity at PNG gallery
The significance of "Altogether: Contemporary Papua New Guinea Art" might not be apparent to those of us who haven't brushed up on our geography and history.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin |
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