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Conservation and creativity unify for fundraising
Twenty years ago Koke‘e Natural History Museum’s board of directors conspired to eradicate banana poka — a resilient and spreading vine that threatened to crowd out native Hawaiian plants and trees of the upland forest in Koke‘e. Tomorrow, the third of four summer basket-making classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow fronting Koke‘e Museum. With poka, the ...
The Garden Island |
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Orlando Science Center puts you in 'Rockwell's America'
The best art transports observers to another place, and now Orlando Science Center visitors can stroll right into life-size "paintings" at its "Rockwell's America" exhibit.
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For Emirc, it's the year to put Hawai'i on the map
He was on stage in front of 40,000 fans at the Pemberton festival in British Columbia; hand-gripping the microphone, representing Honolulu.
Honolulu Advertiser |
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`Art of Competition' honored
MONTGOMERY - The Hardin Center's "The Art of Competition" exhibit has been named the 2008 Event of the Year, the Alabama Tourism Department announced.
The Gadsden Times |
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Of paints and jewelry; Mother-son duo share their love of art at Curiosity Shoppe
The Scharf family is full of artistic folks.Dad Cliff Scharf was a longtime jeweler in Sisters. His children include a graphic designer and musician.But this month, the talents of mom Nancy Watterson Scharf, 59, and son Samuel Scharf, 25, will be on display. They are hosting a joint show at the Curiosity Shoppe and Gallery in Bend through the month of August (See “If you go”).
The Bulletin |
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Sunriver Music Festival season includes classical concerts and more
If you didn’t get a ticket to the pops concert, fear not. There are plenty of other Sunriver Music Festival events to check out during the festival’s 2008 season, which continues through Aug. 23 (See schedule at right).Sunday’s Summer Gala fundraiser event will return to the outdoors this year, picnic-style. For the Olympic-themed event, attendees are encouraged to show up in costume: an ...
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Albright-Knox hires new curator
Heather Pesanti is set to become the new curator at Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
BizJournals |
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Overland Park's Nerman Museum Named in the 50 Fabulous U.S. Travel Ideas
The recently opened Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art was named as one of the 50 Reasons to Love the U.S.A. Now in the July issue of Travel+Leisure Magazine.
Kansas City InfoZine |
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Richard Serra (23 pictures)
One of the titans of modern art, Richard Serra, best known for his monumenal steel sculptures, is to have his first solo exhibition in Britain since 1992. The US artist, whose work has captivated and infuriated through the decades in equal measure, is creating three large works for an exhibition at the Gagosian galleries in London in October 2008. See some of the highlights from his career here ...
Guardian Unlimited |
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Courtesy photo
Click image(s) to enlarge An artist’s rendering shows the new Harker Heights animal shelter, currently in the early stages of development.
Killeen Daily Herald |
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Cher asks $45 million for Malibu estate
Less than two years after auctioning off the contents of her Malibu, Calif., mansion, singer Cher has put the Italian Renaissance-style villa on the market
New London Day |
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Local teacher chosen for federal fellowship
MONTROSE — Through a federal “fellowship” program, local art teacher Cheri Isgreen is hopeful she’ll bring an understanding of policies to her associates and open lines of communication at the different levels in which they are made.
Montrose Daily Press |
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Resort's world-class sand sculptures vandalized
RCMP searching for someone who damaged nine enormous sculptures at B.C.'s posh Harrison Hot Springs resort
The Globe and Mail |
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Stonington cops get a 'Mule'
Stonington - The police department will unveil its newest addition at the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival this weekend - a compact four-wheel-drive
New London Day |
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Hampton Around the Town
HAMPTON and#8212; The Hampton Beach Children's Festival is starting Monday, Aug. 11 and runs through Friday, Aug. 15. Festivities include mini-golf, competitive sand castle building, a Ronald McDonald show, a talent show, free ice cream, dancing,...
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Race to the finish
Photo caption: Mark McKissack takes part in the snake wiggle race during the Animal Olympics on Thursday at Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Contestants, unable to use their hands, raced to the finish line while in a bag. Other challenges at the zoo were the kangaroo leap contest, penguin waddle race, fast fish catch and the horseshoe puzzle. Photo by Dean Musser Jr. The Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham area community calendar
THE LOLLIPOP FESTIVAL will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the Recreation Park, 4 Hampton Road, Exeter. The festival offers many entertaining game booths with prizes, designed and crafted by the children of the Exeter Summer Adventure Camp showcasing...
Exeter News-Letter |
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Perez Celis; Argentine artist with popular appeal; 69
Pérez Celis, 69, an Argentine painter, sculptor and muralist whose highly visible works adorned museums, banks, airports and universities as well as soccer stadiums and wine bottles, died of leukemia Saturday at a clinic in Buenos Aires.
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Furniture on display
PORTSMOUTH and#8212; World-renowned furniture makers from the Seacoast area will be at the Wentworth-Gardner House Sunday to talk about a special exhibit that had 11 craftsmen create furniture inspired by the 1760 home.
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What's hot in local arts and entertainment
TODAY AND SATURDAY Parent’s Night Out – 6 to 10 p.m.; Mitchell Books, 6360 W. Jefferson Blvd.; reservations required; cost, 432-2665. SATURDAY “Meet Little Critter” – 1 p.m.; Barnes Noble, Children’s Department, 4140 W. Photo caption: The St. Joe Pickle Festival will continue this weekend with a pickle derby and other events. Photo by File photo
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Art
All weekend – “MEMBERS SHOW” – Ends Wednesday; “Guitar Show,” Wednesday through Oct. 8; Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, 437 E. Berry St.; gallery hours, 424-7195 or www.artlinkfw.com. Photo caption: “Outdoors” is on exhibit at Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, 6312-A Covington Road.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Smoky scents are sure to fire up a crowd
If you grill it, they will come. That's the mentality the Northwest Ohio Rib-Off has carried for 25 years, and the scene at the Lucas County Fairgrounds yesterday seemed to confirm it: for many, the smoky, savory scent of barbecue is simply irresistible. Troy Michaels, the Rib-Off's operations manager, said that mysterious allure has been key to the success of the festival. "It's almost ...
The Toledo Blade |
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The Art of Science
Douglas Smith tells the story of the serf soprano who so enchanted her master that she became his wife. An exhibition of work by young artists examines the artistic possibilities of new developments in science.
The Moscow Times |
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Rockwell's Boy Scout model dies
AZTEC, N.M. (AP) — A man who modeled for one of artist Norman Rockwell's iconic Boy Scout paintings during World War II has died. Arthur Robert "Bob" Hamilton died July 28 in Aztec at the age of 82.
Berkshire Eagle |
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CITY FESTIVAL: The doors are opening
GLASWEGIANS are being offered the key to unlock the secret side of city life as more buildings than ever before will be thrown open for the Doors Open Day heritage festival.
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