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Royalty reigns at Canal Fest
COSHOCTON - The 2008 Coshocton Canal Festival kicked off Thursday night with the crowning of the new mini king and queen and the junior queen for the festival.
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Ridgewood student's weather poster a winner
COSHOCTON - Ridgewood Middle School student Veronica Roberts was surprised when she got a phone call notifying her she was the regional winner of Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest.
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T.O. panel to hold arts awards, exhibition
The many facets of art will be represented when the Thousand Oaks Arts Commission celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Excellence in the Arts Awards and holds an exhibition with works from 90 local artists.
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CRAZY, an Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, is an Official Selection at the ...
CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Garland, is an official selection at the 5TH Annual River's Edge International Film Festival in Paducah, Kentucky, part of the growing cultural and performing arts scene in this historic American river town.
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Neighbor Islands
√BON DANCE, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Kamuela Hongwanji; free. 808885-4481. √"GAME FACE," play by Hilo author Zena Zeller, part of the Aloha Performing Arts Company 15th Original Play Festival; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $5; 808322-9924.
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Vinyl-loving roots rocker Big Sandy will perform Saturday in Ventura
That memorable Morrissey Moment has come and gone but Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys rock on, including a gig under the fog Saturday evening at the historic Olivas Adobe in Ventura.
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Carson City marks 150th birthday
Beyond the scores of events, dozens of vendors and multiple venues involved with Carson City's Sesquicentennial celebration starting Saturday, the focal point of the festival will be the city's founders, event organizer Maxine Nietz said.
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A Special Art Show for the Quarter Horse
Its called Americas Horse in Art. A special art show that will benefit the AQHA Foundation
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SAVE AFRICA'S CHILDREN'S 1ST ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Sept 26 event at the West Angeles Cathedral.
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., founder and president of Pan-African Children's Fund/Save Africa's Children (SAC) and senior pastor of the 25,000 member West Angeles Church of God in Christ will host the first annual Save Africa's Children Music Festival on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the 5,000 seat West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles.
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Madison Roots Festival 08.02.08 WI
In a year packed with festivals and endless live music on the weekends comes the 2nd annual Madison Roots Festival , a daylong event set in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Mural celebrates children at library in Banning
A pleasant surprise will now greet visitors as they pull into the Banning Library parking lot on Nicolet Street. On the side of the library building, artist Josh Alce is painting an adorable children's orientated mural.
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Photos by Gabe Wolf
Richard Thompson, aka 'Yellow Bow" from Gholson, Texas, displays a bronze sculpture by Chris Navarro titled "Storyteller" at the Indian Artifacts Show sponsored last week by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.
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Herb/Art Fest
Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. The chamber-sponsored event will feature a variety of speakers. Booths, at 10x10 feet, are $50 per space. Food booths are $80.
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Portraits of the world; Bend photographer captures candid India on her many travels
Sandra Steele Kunz carries her camera around villages, markets and festivals in places such as Asia and India, shooting photos of Buddhists, women and children.She creates artistic images of flowing saffron robes, hands in prayer, bald monks engaged in sacred ceremonies. Her portraits catch the fire in the eyes of children on the streets. They capture the daily rituals of women working.
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Exhibitors prepare for check-in changes
WEST MEAD TOWNSHIP — Some exhibitors approaching Crawford County Fairgrounds for Saturday morning check-in will be taking new routes through the Crawford County Fairgrounds to their destination.
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Local news
The city wants to purchase the downtown Shoppers Drug Mart building with an eye to renovating it for a new art gallery. Council, in a 4-3 recorded vote, approved the purchase of 449 Dundas St. for the purpose of redeveloping the building and turning it into the new home of the art gallery.
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Made in Hawaii still a big draw
The 2008 Made in Hawaii Festival, which showcases locally grown and handcrafted goods, is expected to bring more than 35,000 attendees to the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena when it debuts today.
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Fresh Paint festival this weekend in Everett
Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work is a Snohomish County arts event taking place Aug. 16-17 at the Everett Marina, featuring family activities and a float find on Jetty Island.
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OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Aug. 15-17
Irish Fest and Zoo a la Carte will have plenty to tempt the palate this weekend, along with rock and roll art at the beach and bargains in the Third Ward. There's lots of fun for families, with "The Color Purple," River Flicks, Mr. Potato Head and Overnight at the Museum going on, as well.
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Kids' show kicks off return of Art in the Round
Art in the Round is back. After a five-year gap, the popular art shows in the round courthouse have returned with a schedule that begins with a children's art exhibit and stretches into the fall of 2009.
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No escape for contortionist's stunned crowd
AN escape artist who breaks free from straitjackets and chains has been shocking Festival-goers on the Royal Mile with his warm-up moves.
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Photographs celebrate music
When fine-arts photographer Philip A. Dente of West Pittston started going to bluegrass festivals, his attention was naturally drawn to the famous headliners on stage.
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New director is rethinking the Henry's mission and plotting its course
Sylvia Wolf, new director of the Henry Art Gallery, rethinks the museum's mission.
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End of summer tradition: the CNE
For many Torontonians, the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) signifies the final weeks of summer. Running from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1, the Ex, as many locals refer to the an...
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Exhibits
Remembering Helen: The Sordoni at 35, an exhibit honoring the memory of Helen Farr Sloan, educator, artist, patron of the arts and longtime benefactor of the Sordoni Art Gallery. Opens with a reception from 5-8 today. Through Oct. 5 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.
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