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Everything in sharp focus
The 72nd National Midyear and the 11th Exhibition of the International Association of Pastel Societies highlight the summer season at the Butler Institute of American art in Youngstown, Ohio.
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Hot picks: 'Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,' kayaking festival
For its next staged reading, Bricolage explores the colliding worlds of virtual and actual reality with Jennifer Haley's play "Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom."
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Exhibit captures childhood vignettes
Christine Swann connects young subjects' innocence and individuality in her self-titled exhibit at the Art Loft in Mt. Lebanon.
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Galleries get their own night
Ten art galleries and studios will participate in Gallery Night on Friday from 6-10 p.m.
Erie Times-News |
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Prog-rock festival pulls fans out of the woodwork
Howard Levy remembers going to the Civic Arena, the Syria Mosque and the Stanley Theater in the early 1980s to see bands such as Yes, Genesis, King Crimson and their progressive-rock peers.
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Art colony plans event
The Rocky Neck Art Colony will host Nights on the Neck, an evening of gallery receptions and entertainment, on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Ensemble Warhol will perform "Tierkreis," a chamber theater piece featuring sets by Rocky Neck Art Colony artist Heidi Zander. JoeAnn Hart, local author, will read from her forthcoming book of stories based on real estate ads, "Search Now!" Margi ...
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Stir Crazy Café presents 'From Near and Far'
Stir Crazy Café in North Richmond recently mounted a show of "photography, block printing, jewelry and other artsy endeavors" by Richmond artists and longtime friends Suzanne L. Vinson and Jayme Reaves. In explaining the "far" in the show's title, Vinson says Reaves is studying in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The "near" refers to the fact that Vinson remains in Richmond, the adoptive city ...
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Today: Fun and games
Have you ever had the urge to join the kids at EdVenture and slide down the fire pole at Dalmatian Station or climb up Eddie’s vertebrae? The museum is giving grown-ups the opportunity to let their hair down for PlayDate Party 2008. Food, drinks, music and a scavenger hunt are included. Wear comfortable clothes. WHEN: 6-9 tonight WHERE: EdVenture, 211 Gervais St. COST: $25 INFORMATION: ...
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An eye on the 'art' of college
You may not think it, but as far as fine arts goes, there is much to see in Tallahassee during the year. For your convenience, here’s what is going on this fall semester.
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Youthful arts
Seventeen-year-old Amir Edwards didn’t think he liked painting until he joined the Artists’ Studio summer program. “It’s messy and weird,” he said. “And it smells funny.”
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Show me 'The Munny'
B'Zar on upper King Street and the Redux Contemporary Art Center will unveil "The Munny Show 2.0," the second exclusive vinyl toy exhibition in Charleston with an opening reception 6-11 p.m. Friday at the center, 136 St. Phillip St.
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Island gallery opens new exhibit
J Costello Gallery presents new works by contemporary international artists Julio Garcia and Evangeline Moore Geczy in the upcoming exhibit "Collective Landscapes," which opens from 6 to 8 p.m. today with an artist reception. The show runs through Oct. 9. Privateshowings also are available.
Island Packet |
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Chattanooga: City looks at enhancement plan for waterfront’s Native American exhibit
Some Chattanooga city leaders are exploring the idea of enhanced lighting and an audio system at the Passage, even as the city continues to repair existing structural damage at the waterfront attraction.
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Museum's finances questioned
The council formed a task force Aug. 11 to look into other sites for the nine-story museum after some officials and residents complained they didn’t want it built in Festival Park.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Bucksport Business Sets Grand Opening
BUCKSPORT — Sundial Framing and Photography, LLC is opening the doors at its new location at 16 Main St. Friday, Aug. 22. Owners Leslie and John Wombacher are pleased to announce the renovations to their new building are near completion.
The Ellsworth American |
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Injured Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson misses another practice
The Vikings plan to treat Saturday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Steelers like a dress rehearsal for the regular season, according to offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
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Artwork sought for bike/pedestrian month posters
The Colorado Department of Transportation is soliciting artists who want to be considered for the 2009 Bike Month and/or the 2009 Pedestrian Month poster projects.
Greeley Tribune |
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Duffy named winner of Boilermaker logo contest
Michelle Duffy of Columbia Crossroads, Pa., is the winner of the Boilermaker Road Race contest to determine the race’s 2009 logo.
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‘The Stanton Family’ goes to the art museum
“The Stanton Family Grave Robbery,” a feature-length comedy produced by Singletree Productions, will show at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. The Singletree Productions crew is made up of Mark Potts, Student Media employee and broadcast journalism graduate student, and OU alumni Cole Selix and Kevin Costello.
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Interview: Matt Nathanson
We are thrilled that the Outside Lands Festival has so many local acts. We've interviewed many of these local favorites in the past, and will be re-running this interviews in the next few days. Below is an interview with Matt Nathanson from 2006 -- he's been very, very busy since then. You can get an update on his site , or check him out on Saturday night. Matt Nathanson has had ...
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These art teachers are accomplished artists too
Some have said, “those who can’t do, teach.” The current show at Robert Frazier Gallery counters that cliché.
The Kansas City Star |
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POPULAR MUSIC The Magpi...
POPULAR MUSIC The Magpies — 6:30 to 8:30 tonight, Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St.
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George Deem, 75, Artist Inspired by Master Painters, Is Dead
Mr. Deem admired master painters so much that he spent his own career re-painting their works, albeit with clever alterations.
New York Times |
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2008 Fair results through Wednesday
Division: Adult Crafts Class Exhibitor Place 0101 counted cross stitch Ila Jean Clark 1 0103 quilling Monica Best 1 0108 any other than above categories Kalyn Pinedo 1 0108 any other than above categories Leann Kiernan 3 0108 any other than above categories Toni Kierman 2 0201 corsage with silk flowers Dean Perry 1 0201 corsage with silk flowers Paula Best 2 0207 silk flower Monica Best 2 0207 ...
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Peabody Essex Museum Announces Painting the Polar Landscape Exhibition
SALEM.- At the limits of geography and physical endurance, artist-explorers found the ultimate inspiration in polar vistas they encountered in the 19th- and early 20th centuries.
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