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How Viral Marketing Really Happens [Advertising]
This Schweppes ad became a YouTube hit. Why? Because its photography is beautiful. It shows something stunning and naturally draws people in. What it decidedly isn't is a crass attempt to "go viral"...
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Sarah Gillespie Art Collection and Curator recognized
When many south Mississippi residents speak about what was salvaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, they consider the lives of family, friends, pets and mementos such as photographs and keepsakes among the treasures.
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Butterfly Center
Butterfly Center by laanba Here is a side not often seen of the Cockrell Butterfly Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science . It's nice to see new views of familiar landmarks. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, ...
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Hoving's Ravings: Been to the Met Lately?
Tom Hoving has a journalistic conflict-of-interest problem. As a newly minted columnist for Artnet Magazine , he's got a not-so-hidden personal agenda---to rehabilitate his reputation as an authority who knows what's best for museums in general and for the Metropolitan Museum in particular.
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Art exhibit shows unusual side of Morrow
Visitors to Morrow can see an edgier side of the town in photographs unveiled this week along with works of art by city employees.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
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Charity bash called off at last minute
A charity music festival at Walsall Arboretum ended in chaos when organisers cancelled it at the last minute. Crowds had turned up for Archie’s Tribute Party.
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Annual arts show to be held in park
The Green Arts Council and city of Green will host the fourth annual fine arts show called Art-a-Palooza at Boettler Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30.
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Ninety - and he's not quitting yet...
Dublin - One of a select group of artists whose paintings have commanded more than £1-million during their lifetimes, Ireland's Louis le Brocquy shows no sign of folding away his easel despite turning 90.
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Allendale hosting festival along the boulevard
This weekend, Lake Michigan Drive in Allendale will become three miles of end-of-summer fun and savings as the Allendale Chamber of Commerce hosts its first "Boulevard Days" celebration.
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Win tickets to Lorenzo's Music at The Frequency
The Isthmus Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: The Dandy Warhols, Abigail Washburn ' the Sparrow Quartet, and Suzanne Westenhoefer at the Barrymore; Walls of Jericho at the Annex; Tender Meat at the Project Lodge; Apparatus, The John Masino Band, and LUBE at The Club Tavern; ...
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American Classics Fest at Clinton Library
LITTLE ROCK - The Clinton Presidential Center is sponsoring a festival that will include a barbecue contest, live music and other activities to mark the opening of its coming motorcycle exhibit, the Art of the Chopper.
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Artsy LexTran Shelters
Bus stops in Lexington may never be the same as plans for the first art shelter are reveled. Art in Motion, a local non-profit group, has been working to transform the city bus shelters into works of art for the past several years.
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11:35 a.m. - Clinton Center Hosting September Festival
Music, motorcycles and the March of Dimes are all coming to the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock next month. The occasion is the center's first annual "American Classics Festival" coming up on Saturday, September 20.
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Swoon's Green Fleet Sails to Queens
Swoon's Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea officially set sail last Friday, and the fleet is slowly making their way to the final destination of LIC--where the artist will have an exhibit set up at Deitch. The NY Times checked in on Swoon and the collective joining her on the floating art adventure, consisting of "artists, carpenters, musicians, filmmakers, seafarers and hangers-on." She ...
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20 years of "breaking new acts"
"Our festival has a sweetness to it...we've managed to retain that but it takes the dedication and hard work of a lot of people." As the Peterborough Folk Festival nears, Candace Shaw isn't remotely capable of hiding her enthusiasm for the annual music showcase.
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Dell Unveils New Mike Ming Masterpieces on Studio LaptopsFive exclusive Mike Ming masterpieces, like Red Swirl, are ...
?? -- Abstract Art Provides New Level Of Personalization For On-The-Go Technology ?? -- Five Exclusive Urban Designs Now Available Worldwide On Studio 15 And Studio 17 Laptops
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Five fast fixes will help sell your home
We all know it's a little tougher to sell a house these days, and desperate home sellers are looking for any little advantage. They're paying hundreds of dollars to have a staging company come into their home to make it look like someone lives there. (Figure that one out.) They're repainting entire walls, only to find out that no one else likes the new color.
The Gleaner |
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NY college will use butter sculpture for fuel
Associated Press - August 19, 2008 12:25 PM ET SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - The butter sculpture is 1 of the New York State Fair's most popular attractions.
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NY college will use butter sculpture for fuel
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The butter sculpture is one of the New York State Fair's most popular attractions. But what happens to the nearly half-ton of butter when the fair is over?
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Timken Museum names new director
After a formal search that lasted a little more than a year, the Timken Museum of Art has appointed a new director, John Wilson. He succeeds John Petersen, who died in December 2006.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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A-list Hollywood stars to attend Toronto film fest
Heavyweight movie stars Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and Edward Norton are among the celebrities slated to attend the Toronto International Film Festival next month, organizers said Tuesday.
CTV.ca |
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Timken Museum names new director
BALBOA PARK – After a formal search that lasted a little more than a year, the Timken Museum of Art has appointed a new director, John Wilson. He succeeds John Petersen, who died in December 2006.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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"Flowers"- Fresh Artwork by Michael McClure
Artist Michael McClure presents a show from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, featuring his new paintings, a series called "Flowers," at his gallery near Willow Springs.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Crystal, sand and suede are coming to a wall near you
In a society full of rapid change, it's easy to understand how painting the walls gained such popularity. You don't like it? Just paint over it.
The Gleaner |
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Four Days of Fun at McCurtain County's Fall Fair; Wood Turners Art Exhibits Are Perfect Weekend Getaways for North ...
McCurtain County http://www.mccurtaincountygetaways.com/ in Southeast Oklahoma is encouraging all North Texas residents to make their reservations now for the wonderful, upcoming Fall festivals, fairs and art exhibits.
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