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Covers of James Bond books shed light on pop culture
Before James Bond became a screen icon, he was a paperback hero. A new exhibition of 007 book covers charts the changing image of the suave British spy and his world of fast cars, luxury casinos and alluring women.
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Skakel puts love in paintings
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, convicted of killing his attractive neighbor in a wealthy Connecticut town, has turned to creating art in prison that depicts beauty, danger and the loss of innocence.
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Upcoming festivals in downtown San Jose
Upcoming festivals in downtown San Jose May 4: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival, Discovery Meadow and Plaza de Cesar Chavez June 4-8: Global Festival of Art on the Edge, various venues June 5-26: Music in the Other Park, at St.
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Sometimes a hat is more than just a hat
Like me, Canadian historian Timothy Brook is captivated by the paintings of sometime tavern keeper and art dealer, Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675).
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English Surgeon leads Hot Docs prize winners
Seven films split the honours and $15,000 in cash and prizes as the Hot Docs festival handed out its awards Friday night.
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It's off to the Ferguson
Should you tire of track entertainment, Derby Festival Chow Wagon fare or traffic gridlock, get a little culture at the Filson Historical Society — a library of art, artifacts and history
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Atmosphere, intimacy, fine music blend in the Northwest Sinfoniettas latest concert
At last night’s concert at the Tacoma Art Museum, the Northwest Sinfonietta once again proved that when you take out the cream of a chamber orchestra, the music gets even richer. Five wind principals (Darrin Thaves on flute, Dan Williams on oboe, Craig Rine on clarinet, John Ruze on bassoon and Kathleen Vaught Farner on horn) and guest pianist Tanya Stambuk offered a polished evening of Debussy, ...
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Choose camp wisely
FORT WORTH, Texas In the beginning, there was Vacation Bible School. Then, almost 50 years ago, came Museum School. And parents saw that it was good.
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Hannibal Square center marks year
Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park celebrated its first anniversary with jazz music by Jackie Jones and a community painting project with Plant City folk artist Ruby Williams.
Orlando Sentinel |
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Museums feel impact of ailing economy
When the J. Paul Getty Trust in Los Angeles was seeking to finance the purchase of art works, it did what cultural institutions often do to raise money It issued bonds.
The Tuscaloosa News |
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Birmingham arts festival features sculpture, folk art, live jazz, dance
The abundance of artists and their offerings at this year's ONB Magic City Art Connection had Birmingham resident Amanda Schedler breathless on Saturday.
Birmingham News |
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Sky-high living
nyone can live in an architectural masterpiece and look down on everyone else in town -- literally.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Iraq kids film selves in new documentary
A new documentary from filmmaker Laura Winter, which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival, takes a look at life in Baghdad through the eyes of four young men.
New York Daily News |
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'Boro tunes up for music festival
It's hip to be square. Or at least the Murfreesboro Square, when it gets jazzed up Friday and Saturday for the annual JazzFest. When the festival first set the stage in 1997, it did so to the tune of about 1,200 attendees.
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Budding student artists win chance to show their potential at Richardson's Cottonwood festival
Kelcie Mitchell built her art portfolio from portraits of residents at the retirement center where she worked after school. Those same paintings led her to being one of 13 students recognized in the Emerging Artists program, part of the city of Richardson's Cottonwood Art Festival.
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Festivals calendar - May 2008
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Daily News, music festival search for talented teens
The Daily News is asking readers to submit the names and qualifications of exceptionally talented Alaska teenagers for attention and prizes. The field is open until May 18, so if you know of a young musician, artist, dancer or thespian who might qualify, head online to adn.com/teentalent for details.
Anchorage Daily News |
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In their own words
ALL ALASKA JURIED EXHIBITION XXXII opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 121 W. Seventh Ave. ( www.anchoragemuseum.org ) It will be the first time the museum has joined the First Friday scene; museum openings will run later into Friday evening than most gallery openings, said David Nicholls, the exhibits director.
Anchorage Daily News |
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St. Joseph celebrates ‘miracle’
PETERSBURG — A miraculous week for St. Joseph School concluded with the St. Joseph School and Church Seventh Annual Gala and Art Auction last night.
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Lesser-known East Coast museums for family vacations
When families vacation on the East Coast, there are plenty of lesser-known museums worth a look. • Sink your teeth into dental hygiene at the National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore. Check out George Washington's choppers (they're not wood) and see how you measure up to a 5-foot whale tusk.
Dallas Morning News |
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Noble founder Elman turns scrap into gold
HONG KONG (Reuters) - In an office full of modern Chinese paintings overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, Richard Elman, founder and head of Asia's largest commodities supplier Noble Group, says he has been lucky.
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