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New community service organization begun by Pampa high school students
It was on a trip to Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, that senior Claire Boyd was inspired. However, it wasn't the cathedrals or works of art that inspired her, but a sense of community she hoped to bring back with her to Pampa.
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Stage is set for capital's first new concert hall in 26 years
The first concert hall to open in London since the Barbican in 1982 will be launched in October with a festival of 100 musical events. The 420-seat venue is part of Kings Place, the next stage of the transformation of King's Cross after the reopening of St Pancras station.
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China official fells wrong-colored sculpture
BEIJING (Reuters) - A 2 million yuan ($286,000) sculpture in northeastern China that took two years to build was dismantled days before its unveiling because a senior government official disliked the color, local media said on Tuesday.
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China official fells wrong-coloured sculpture
BEIJING (Reuters) - A 2 million yuan (144,876 pound) sculpture in north-eastern China that took two years to build was dismantled days before its unveiling because a senior government official disliked the colour, local media said on Tuesday.
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Follow Channel 4 News on Twitter
Users the micro-blogger service, Twitter, can now keep track on life inside Channel 4 News. Our Newsroom blogger will be posting regular updates from news meetings while our colleagues in the gallery will 'tweet' as they get ready for 120 minutes of live television programming every day.
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Grand Theft Auto launches to queues, rave reviews
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grand Theft Auto 4 went on sale Tuesday, with fans lining up at midnight to grab the first copies of the criminal action game hailed as a brutal and satirical masterpiece equal to films like The Godfather.
EARTHtimes.org |
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China official fells wrong-colored sculpture
A 2 million yuan ($286,000) sculpture in northeastern China that took two years to build was dismantled days before its unveiling because a senior government official disliked the color, local media said on Tuesday.
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Grand Theft Auto launches to queues, rave reviews
"Grand Theft Auto 4" went on sale Tuesday, with fans lining up at midnight to grab the first copies of the criminal action game hailed as a brutal and satirical masterpiece equal to films like "The Godfather."
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InSite installs local creativity
In the last 10 years, Milwaukee has magnetized its drawing power in both the local and national art arena. The Milwaukee Art Museum, Gallery Night and MSOE's Grohmann Museum are just a few elements illuminating both the city's pull and resident's desire for art in our community. InSite, a local movement for installation art, is revealing its fifth community project this month, and in doing so, ...
OnMilwaukee.com |
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Exhibition for Asian painters
VietNamNet Bridge – “Connected Asian Art” is an exhibition of over 30 painters from nine countries in Asia and the Pacific at the Vietnam Arts Museum. Some artists speak about the event, which is considered a channel for exchange between Asian artists.
Vietnam Net |
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Fine arts showcase at St. Mary School
The arts are alive at St. Mary School.
The Gilroy Dispatch |
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New Business
All Nations Trading sells Native American art and jewelry, relaxing music CDs, books, pottery, artifacts, pipes, clothing, greeting cards, dreamcatchers, purses and Zune fetish carvings.
The Hendersonville Times-News |
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Chinese doctor wins Americans' hearts through photography
WASHINGTON : A Chinese doctor living in Washington has become one of its most popular photographers. Xiong Tan only started selling his pictures one year ago.
Channel NewsAsia |
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Photos about armed forces on show in HCMC
VietNamNet Bridge - An exhibition titled “Soldier today” featuring 90 photographs showing various facets of the armed forces is on show in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Net |
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Friend's unsolved slaying inspires Calif. artist to create `Sacred Stones' paintings series
IRVINE, Calif. - Artist Kearine Muizz draws her greatest inspiration from places many people spend their lives trying to avoid — cemeteries.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Venice launch for Coens' comedy
Burn After Reading, the Coen brothers' black comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will launch Venice Film Festival.
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Friend's slaying inspires `Sacred Stones' art series
Artist Kearine Muizz draws her greatest inspiration from places many people spend their lives trying to avoid - cemeteries. For more than two years, Muizz has wandered through graveyards, searching for the spark that will guide her to complete her most challenging work: nearly two dozen impressionist paintings based on the statues she saw at Paris' storied Pere-Lachaise cemetery. The project was ...
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Lear painting helps Rhondda
A painting by the Edwardian artist Edward Lear is to help charities in the Cynon Valley. Voluntary groups are being invited to apply for up to 20,000 pounds in funding for capital projects as part of the Edward Lear Fund.
NewsWales |
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fallen soldiers honored
Sharon Priepke, the mother of a fallen sailor, gazed lovingly at a painting of her son unveiled publicly for the first time Monday.
Fond du Lac Reporter |
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Business agenda
The Eastern Area Chamber of Commerce meets at the Eisele Fine Art Gallery/Old World Restorations in Fairfax for a "Business After Hours" social networking and exhibition preview.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Art Galleries
Open Studios at Gallery 9 Seven artists are featured at this year’s Silicon Valley Open Studio at Gallery 9 Los Altos. Meet the artists all day, May 10 and 11. See the artwork during the whole month, April 29 – May 31. 2D and 3D art. Gallery 9 hours: Tue.–Sat., 11-5; Sun. 11-4.
Palo Alto Weekly |
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AthFest to release CD preview of music event
Residents of the Classic City will have at least one important event to look forward to in the sleepy summer heat this year - the 12th annual AthFest, scheduled for June 18-22. In anticipation of the festival, Tasty World will host a free concert this Friday to promote the brand new AthFest 2008 compilation CD.
The Red and Black |
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Form’s function is common ground
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 (2 a.m.) Andrea Donahue moved to Las Vegas four years ago, took a job at the Wynn Gallery, saved a little money and opened a gallery of her own.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Music legend Robin Gibb makes guest appearance at art show
TUESDAY night fever was in the air for a West Hampstead artist when one of the Bee Gees turned up at an exhibition of her work. Marta Grigorieva was unveiling her latest figurative paintings when Robin Gibb made a guest appearance.
The Ham&High Network |
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Our Towns
BETHANY BEACH --Registration is under way for the 30th annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, scheduled for Sept. 6.
The Daily Times |
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