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Pianist Nicole Pesce performs in Surprise
West Valley residents get a chance to see a Valley musical treasure on Aug. 13 as piano prodigy Nicole Pesce performs at the West Valley Art Museum.
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Parksville sand-sculpting competition wows crowds
A whimsical space-themed sculpture called 'Luney Landing' won the $7,000 first prize in the team category of this year's Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition.
Nanaimo Daily News |
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Photo of the Day: August 11, 2008
Mr. T in DC captured this idealistic weekend scene on Saturday, one of the nicest August days that we've seen in quite some time. What beats lounging out in the sun at the Sculpture Garden Fountain with a good book? Hopefully, your Monday morning is brightened slightly by the big, blue, wide open sky overlooking less stressful times. EXIF .
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Annual museum auction will be Aug. 17
The folks from Allen Auction in Minford are donating their expertise again this year to Southern Ohio Museum for its annual auction on Aug. 17.
Portsmouth Daily Times |
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Foreclosure auction looms for Stone Church
Since 1969 The Stone Church has been a showcase for some of the nation’s greatest musicians. Bonnie Raitt played the Newmarket venue, as did Johnny Winter, Leon Russell, and Roomful of Blues and hundreds of local bands have been able to show off their...
Portsmouth Herald |
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
WASHINGTON (AP) — By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter.
The Post-Standard |
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 (9:06 a.m.) By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter.
Las Vegas Sun |
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A Light Touch at The J. Paul Getty Museum
As a result of its immediacy, drawing has been used for centuries to lampoon human character, ridicule physical characteristics, and satirize behavior.
American Artist |
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Oh yeah, there’s an election tomorrow
Only one contested race on Tuesday ballots
Telluride Daily Planet |
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter. McCain's office oozes comfy clutter and informality: random piles of books, a fortune-cookie message taped to the desk, an abundance of tchotchkes and bric-a-brac.
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter. McCain's office oozes comfy clutter and informality: random piles of books, a fortune-cookie message taped to the desk, an abundance of tchotchkes and bric-a-brac. Obama's ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Bobbleheads, heroes and history: McCain's office is comfy, cluttered; Obama's is bright, clean
WASHINGTON - By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter.
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Parks seeking art for contest
Ohio state parks are seeking photos and memories of state park visits for the "Kids Exploring the Outdoors" photo contest running through Nov. 5.
Chillicothe Gazette |
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Trips, tips and deals: Art Institute sets sail for France and Italy
Two upcoming tours from the Art Institute of Chicago concentrate on the art and architecture of Italy and France, respectively. " Italian Masterpieces—Rome to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II " takes in the Mediterranean coast of Italy with antiquities expert Karen Manchester. The Sept. 10-21 journey starts in Rome with a private visit to the Sistine Chapel, then heads to sea, calling on the churches ...
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State College Professors Detect Real Art Masterpieces From Fake Ones
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Scientists are turning to modern technology to give art experts better tools to answer an expensive and age-old question: Is it an original Vincent van Gogh painting or a fake?
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Calendar of Events
Today Opening reception for Janet Donnangelo art exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Arkansas River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St. Monday Strong Woman exercise 9 and 10 a.m., oil painting 9 a.m., Bingo by Home Instead 10 a.m., oil painting 1 p.m., game night 5 p.m., Humana Bingo 6:30 p.m., Pope County Senior Activity Center.
The Russellville Courier |
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
By NANCY BENAC WASHINGTON (AP) -- By their offices ye shall know them. The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter.
Bay News 9 Tampa Bay |
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Live at Virgin Mobile Festival '08: The Black Keys
They may only be two people, but that doesn't mean that Akron, Ohio's blues behemoths the Black Keys can't bring the noise to a festival stage. Below, check out a clip of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney tearing through "Set You Free", from 2003's Thickfreakness . Watch "Set You Free" >> More on SPIN.com: Artist of the Day: The Black Keys Black Keys Make Big Noise Black Keys ...
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Columbia Museum of Art unveils ancient art
COLUMBIA - The Columbia Museum of Art has unveiled a new and permanent installation of its ancient art collection. On view in the Ray Taylor Fair Gallery, the exhibit includes approximately 50 objects that introduce the major ancient civilizations from the Mediterranean and Near East.
Gaffney Ledger |
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A web portal for stolen artworks
GRENOBLE, FRANCE: Two French auctioneers have set up a new web portal, www.stolen-and-wanted.com for recovering stolen art works that are never recovered. Illegal traffic in art works is the 3rd largest illegal traffic in the world and 95 percent is never retrieved.
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Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them
The personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate offices as in any words they may utter.
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THE JOKE'S ON YOU: Garden of good and evil
"The Joke's On You" is a weekly cartoon caption contest to see which reader can come up with the best words to accompany a cartoon submitted by local history professor (and friend of Courierpress.com) James MacLeod. You'll find this week's cartoon at left, which you can click to enlarge.
The Gleaner |
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Heritage revisited
Filled with the sounds of Cajun music, dancing and festivalgoers in search of original Cajun recipes, Vermilionville exhibited all things Acadian on Sunday.
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser |
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Smoon Ombrella Light Protects Against the Sun by Day [Sunshade Lamp]
The Smoon Ombrella is a lamp which is a sunshade which is a "shining sculpture," according to designer Beau & Bien. I don't know if it could be classified as an sculpture, but it's beautiful and...
Gizmodo |
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From rags to reggae
Given the amount of renowned reggae artists and special events that make up part of this year's Calgary International Reggae Festival -- starting Thursday and running through to the main event on Saturday -- it makes sense festival organizer Leo Cripps is extremely pleased.
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