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More drilling requests expected near Spiral Jetty
Posted: 12:43 PM- A Canadian company plans to reapply to drill for oil in the Great Salt Lake near the Spiral Jetty art installation.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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Looking for your best canal photo
Entries are being accepted through Sept.15 for the 2008 Erie Canalway Photo Contest.
MPNnow.com |
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The Barbershop Quartet Festival will be Labor Day weekend
Lakeside will host the Barbershop Quartet Festival on Labor Day Weekend to conclude the Chautauqua’s 2008 summer season.
Port Clinton News Herald |
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Experts say little-known Renaissance drawing may be matchmaking portrait by Leonardo
ROME (AP) _ Born 500 years too early to put her photo on an online dating site, this young woman tried a different matchmaking approach — a portrait by Leonardo Da Vinci.
The Morning Call |
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Brown Bag to be held Tuesday
Peter Johnson will be talking about the printmaking process during the Brown Bag Luncheon at noon Tuesday at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main in El Dorado.
El Dorado Times |
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Blogging Success Takes A Few Months
The popularity contest of blogging and gaining links and traffic doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and work. read more
WebProNews |
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Weekender : Manawatu
Where : Manawatu is about halfway between Rotorua and Wellington and about an eight-hour drive, or one-hour flight, from Auckland. What to do : For the lads, probably top of the list for any time spent in Manawatu is a visit to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, which holds the country's most comprehensive collection of rugby memorabilia and some of the world's rarest rugby artefacts.
The New Zealand Herald |
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Veterans build war chest for new exhibit in Duluth
Supporters of a new exhibit of veterans' artifacts from the past 150 years are making a last push for donations aiming for a spring 2009 opening at the Depot in Duluth.
Pioneer Press |
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Local calendar, August 15
TONIGHT Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara performing "Swan Lake," 8:15 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl.
Redlands Daily Facts |
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TV Artists plan benefit concert
Influence Gallery in Hillsboro will host a benefit concert on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. to raise funds for Tualatin Valley (TV) Artists, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that has called the gallery home for the past 15 months.
The Hillsboro Argus |
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Our Advertisers Never Goof the Floof [Sponsors]
Our sponsors take us on rides on their space planes, which look just like DC-8s but without engines. It's fun! So let's all thank American Express, Chelsea Art Museum, Crunch, Hotflops, MINI, Mother...
Gawker |
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Diverse musical entertainment sure to please during Lapeer Days
LAPEER -- In continuing a long-standing tradition, Lapeer Days that runs today through Sunday (Aug. 15-17) will offer a karaoke contest and a diverse variety of free music offerings during the annual festival.
County Press |
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Arts festival in Westport this weekend
WESTPORT—The streets of Westport will be transformed into a sort of poor man’s Cirque de Soleil this weekend for the 11th annual summer arts festival.
The Daily World |
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Aspen Art Museum presents new art exhibit
"The Bridge is Over (biddybyebye), 2006," by Sanford Biggers. Work by Biggers and eight other artists is on display at the Aspen Art Museum through Oct. 19.
Vail Daily |
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
Fisk just won't give up. In a case of unfortunate timing, the Nashville university last week filed in Tennessee Court of Appeals a brief arguing for reversal of a lower court decision that prevents Fisk from selling for $30 million a half-share in its Stieglitz Collection to Alice Walton 's Crystal Bridges Museum.
Arts Journal |
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Community Events
VT Festival of the Arts , August is Art! Visit www.vermontartfest.com for info on events, workshops, open studios, theater, concerts and more.
Valley Reporter |
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The Week[end]: August 15-17, 2008
Celebrate the lusciousness of late summer this weekend with the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival. More parties can be found within Madison too, including Africa Fest, Madison's Favorite Block Party, the Triangle Ethnic Fest, and the Goodguys 19th Great Lakes National car show. Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Belle's Stratagem hit the stage, meanwhile, and live music options are as rich as ever, ...
Isthmus |
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Pencil This In
MUSIC: Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors (pictured) are set to play at the Seaport stage tonight, so let's hope the weather cooperates! The band is simply a must-see, so even if it's drizzling just suck it up and go. White Williams opens. Friday // 7 p.m. // South Street Seaport, Pier 17 // Free THEATER: The Ice Factory festival continues apace; this weekend’s premiere is W.M.D. (just ...
Gothamist |
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Potter's work featured at Tallac Historic Site
Visitors to the Tallac Historic Site for the Valhalla Summer Arts and Music Festival will be able to enjoy an exhibit of Barbara Wesson's functional pottery at the Viking Gallery.
Tahoe Daily Tribune |
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The U.S. dollar edges higher, reducing the appeal for commodities as a hedge against inflation
Investors celebrated the stronger dollar today, as it pushed the price of oil lower...( Read More )
Schaeffers Research |
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Day 203 - Moon Over Houston
Day 203 - Moon Over Houston by Marco From Houston Tracks, moon, downtown...these wonderful elements make up this great night shot. We love the tone and feel of this shot. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining ...
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Winning painter donates art to historical society
Marianne St. Marie of Waldport will donate her original painting, “Old Historic Bayfront,” to the Lincoln County Historical Society. The painting, a colorful, imaginative rendering of Mo's Annex on Newport's Bayfront, won a special award from the Historical Society at the Lincoln County Fair.
Newport News-Times |
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Meditation workshop to benefit county Food Share
A “How to Meditate” workshop will be offered from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Briseno Gallery in Toledo. The class is offered as a benefit for Lincoln County Food Share. A suggested donation of $7 to $10 is appreciated.
Newport News-Times |
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Sal Strom at cultural center on Aug. 21
“Sal Strom's Thesis Defense art show in Chessman Gallery has attracted a number of visitors and created some controversy,” said Sharon Maribona, chair of gallery shows in the Lincoln City Cultural Center. “It certainly is ‘cutting edge' art with an adult message.”
Newport News-Times |
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Maritime watercolor
“Edgar A,” by Marion Moir, was juried into the 15th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition at the Coos Art Museum. The show will be on display until Sept. 20 and shows maritime-themed artwork from around the United States.
Newport News-Times |
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