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An Antichrist Obama in McCain Ad?
Some outraged Christian Obama supporters say "The One" spot echoes online messages painting him as the Antichrist
Time Magazine |
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Museum backers struggle to raise funding
HELENA - Former Montana first lady Betty Babcock said Wednesday that the group trying to raise $13 million privately for a new Montana history museum faces difficulty because of the lack of a unified effort behind it.
Billings Gazette |
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'Italy's Divisionist Painters,' on view at the National Gallery
"Radical Light" purports to reveal the Italian avant-garde art in the last decade of the 19th century and the opening years of the 20th century, but it really shows that it is time to slow down on the search for neglected areas of the artistic past.
International Herald Tribune |
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Byron Bay Music and Arts Festival Returns
After a long twelve years the Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival is back, bringing with it plenty of, well, arts and music.
Undercover |
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Art Exhibit: "Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces"
High above the windy hollow of the Columbia River Gorge, Sitting Bull and Geronimo and Gen. George Armstrong Custer seem right at home. And Andy Warhol? Surprisingly, him, too.
The Oregonian |
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International dance, folk arts to unite in Bountiful
Once a year, Davis County becomes the Utah location for all things international. And for 20 years, the Bountiful/Davis Art Center has been bringing international dancers to the stage to show off and share their culture with Utah.
Deseret Morning News |
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The art of sports
Discover the essence of poetry in motion at a special exhibit at the National Art Museum of China. Colors and Olympics, a massive exhibition coinciding with the Beijing Games, showcases more than 700 paintings and sculptures by artists from 81 countries.
China Daily |
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"Selda" to compete in 32nd Montreal World Film Festival
The closeness of two prison inmates, portrayed by Sid Lucero and Emilio Garcia, will be showcased in the 32nd Montreal World Film Festival. Selda , the second feature film of directors Paolo Villaluna and Ellen Ramos, has been invited to take part in the world (main) competition section of the film fest, which will take place in Canada from August 21 to September 1, 2008.
PEP |
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Dr Pepper sponsors art gallery
EL PASO -- Dr Pepper is going to five Whataburger restaurants in El Paso with a mobile art gallery.
El Paso Times |
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Heavy metal: Richard Serra exhibition for London
One of the titans of modern art, Richard Serra, best known for his huge, emotionally moving steel sculptures, is to have his first solo exhibition in Britain since 1992. Serra is creating three large sculptures for an exhibition at the Gagosian galleries in London, the Guardian can reveal.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Calendar -- Des Moines
Visual Arts Exhibition. Through Aug. 10. Drake Fine Arts and Roosevelt High School students. Des Moines Playhouse, 831 42nd St. info@dmplayhouse.com ; 277-6261; www.rooseveltculturaldistrict.com .
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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Go do it: True West continues
The True West Cinema Festival runs through the weekend at The Flicks Theatre with another round of regionally relevant, indie-edged feature films, documentaries and shorts. Highlights include rock-'n'-roll grindhouse Western "God's Gun" at 4:45 p.m. Friday, "James Castle: Portrait of an Artist," a documentary about artist from Idaho, showing at 5 p.m. Saturday, and the closing film "To Die in ...
The Idaho Statesman |
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Good to go
LAS CRUCES — From bike repair and safety to bass fishing, there are area outdoor adventures on tap this week. Or catch a new art or history exhibit and stick around for lectures to learn more in Las Cruces or head to Truth or Consequences for their monthly art walk.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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Exhibits calendar
ArtPort Gallery: "Collective Energy," sculpture and paintings by Deborah LaGrasse. Through Sept. 17. Free. Public reception, 5-6:30 p.m. today. Hours: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily.
Tallahassee Democrat |
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Recycled Art Show seeks entries
Organizers of the second annual Recycled Art Show are calling for entries for this year's exhibit and silent auction, Sept. 4-5. Proceeds will benefit Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships. Artists must use at least 75 percent recycled materials originally manufactured for a different use. Nothing toxic please, and no natural elements such as sticks and stones. Categories are two- and ...
The Idaho Statesman |
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Waukee's Fall Festival coming this month
Waukee's 20th annual Fall Festival will be held Aug. 22 and 23. Events on Friday evening include the band Sunny Humbucker, a beverage garden, Rotary pork chop dinner and a car show.
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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North Texas Events, August 8
SUMMER’S LAST BLAST Today to Sunday, Vernon. Includes a ‘50s/’60s concert tonight at Wilbarger Auditorium and the Test ‘N Tune Cruise afterward along Wilbarger. On Saturday, there will be a burn-out contest on Laurie Street and then the big cruise Saturday night along Wilbarger.
Wichita Falls Times Record News |
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Faithful gather for music, fun in Ankeny
The third annual Spirit Midwest music festival filled the air with Christian tunes Saturday at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny.
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show & Sale -- 08/08/08 at Loveland
Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show & Sale -- 08/08/08 at Loveland
Rocky Mountain News |
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New Miami Art Museum to Feature Vertical Gardens
ArquitectonicaGEO is a new landscape architecture practice led by Laurinda Spear, a founding principal of architecture firm Arquitectonica.
Interior Design |
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London launches festival to celebrate upcoming Beijing Olympics
Sport and art came together in central London Thursday as the next Olympic host city launched a festival to celebrate the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games.
China Economic Net |
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ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
Today Art on the Town , downtown art walk with 35 artists and live music, 6-9 p.m., 100 block N. to 300 block S. Main, and at 1200 W. Central, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-377-9632. Tuesday "Isabel Bishop: Portrait of an Artist," video, 12:30 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921. STAGE
The Wichita Eagle |
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Corona antiques shop that closed Aug. 2 to reopen for final four-day sale Monday
Sleepless nights have led Socorro Ramos to decide to close what was once her dream in life -- Heritage Antiques & Collectibles at Corona Heritage Park & Museum.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Lowdown on the Blues Challenge
1. The details: The annual battle of the blues bands, put on by the Wichita Blues Society, is in its eighth year and will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sam's Place, 5521 W. Kellogg. Admission is $5, or $3 for Blues Society members. 2. The contest: Five local bands will play for 25 minutes each, vying for a $1,000 prize and the right to compete in the International Blues Challenge in ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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CITYARTS SHOWS
R ecyclable materials often meet their end in a large metal bin behind the grocery store, but some have ended up in the works of local artists. Through Aug. 28, CityArts will offer two exhibitions with recycling as their theme. "Unplugged and Recycled" features works by artist Marc Bosworth, and "Dumpster Diving" showcases the work of numerous artists from the Wichita area. CityArts' main ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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