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Longtime art collector, James Mathis, to sell art collection
229 Longview Ave. Today and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a few days, the clock has been set back 30 years as James Mathis Sr. reclaims his role as the great promoter.
The Gainesville Times |
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ARTS NOTES: Family Day focus on arts and medicine
Find out what's inside of you during the free Arts and Medicine Family Day at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. It all goes with the current exhibit, Scalpel to Sketch: The Science and Beauty of Medical Illustration at Mayo Clinic, which is informative and artistic enough to interest adults and just gory enough to fascinate youngsters. (904) 355-0630. ...
The Florida Times-Union |
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Much ado about Marshville
In its 20th year, it's reflection time for Niagara's biggest pioneer party. The Marshville Heritage Festival, a massive event that profiles early settler life in rural Wainfleet, draws an estimated 30,000 people to the quiet town over the Labour Day weekend.
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MUSEUMS
BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, has a collection of outdoor sculptures by American artists, and an accredited zoo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Seven-day gate admission for ages 13-64, $12; ages 65 and older $10; ages 6-12, $5; and 5 and younger, free. 235-6000 or 800-849-1931, or www.brook green.org. THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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FESTIVALS
LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD, at S.C. 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach, will have its Groovin' in the GrapesFest, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 30. Music by the Necessary Band and Tru Sol. Vineyard tour 2:30 p.m. $8 for ages 18-79, otherwise free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, but no coolers, food, beverages or pets. 399-WINE (9463) or www.labelleamie.com . OAK ISLAND ART GUILD ARTS & CRAFTS ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Sphere Madness winners announced
RACINE — Out of the 74 entries in the Sphere Madness public art event, the Downtown Racine Corp. announced the following winners on Thursday
The Journal Times |
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DIY HOBBIES
"It's a challenge to fit them on the curves, but anything that is a challenge is something I want to do. Stencils don't ever really match up; you have to make them work." -- Edward Magee Stencils are a fun, easy way to add graphic design to walls or artwork. I have never been a big fan of stencils, and I think that has mostly been because I could never find designs to get excited about. Until ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Denver Art Museum gets ready for conventioneers with "Get Out the Vote" poster show
DENVER -- The Denver Art Museum is getting ready for conventioneers with a digital exhibit of political posters. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Food spices up Goombay! festival
Goombay!’s flavor comes from various sources — from the reggae beats to dancers’ stomping feet. But for a true taste of the festival, check out the grub this weekend.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Painting nearly complete on Holy Spirit Orthodox Church's fresco
HUNTINGTON -- After two months of work, painting is nearly complete on a large religious fresco of Jesus Christ on the wall of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church in Huntington.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Aces in the hole
STOCKBRIDGE — For more than 30 years, the official photography of Tanglewood has been hallmarked by intensity, passion and humanity. And behind every shot, there's a Scott.
Berkshire Eagle |
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FFA May Open National Contests To Middle-Schoolers
KEEZLETOWN - For Art Mitchell, the hardest part of this year's Virginia FFA Convention was not in preparing his Elkton Middle School dairy-judging team for the state meet.
The Harrisonburg Daily News-Record |
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Early Programs Make A Difference
BROADWAY - In the views of people closest to FFA programs, the idea of making middle school students eligible for contests at the national level makes sense.
The Harrisonburg Daily News-Record |
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Lauding the Lakes
The essence of Winter Haven's most striking natural resource is presented in Ridge Art Association's current exhibit, "Chain of Lakes," hanging in Winter Haven City Hall.
The Lakeland Ledger |
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Canon China leaks details of EOS 50D
Canon's Chinese branch has leaked details for the EOS 50D, the latest in the company's sport and high-speed photography camera line, offering user anti-shake technology in the camera hardware, among other features. The new model is based around 15.4 Megapixel DIGIC 4 sensor, but experiences a miniscule drop in framerate (6.3 frames per second, vers...
MacNN |
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Museum says agreement not upheld
Officials with the Fayetteville Museum of Art are accusing the city of failing to honor an agreement to allow their new home to be built at Festival Park.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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ArtWalk exhibits take on the world of nature
GALVESTON — The Galveston Arts Center will have a reception Saturday during ArtWalk to mark the opening of three exhibitions on the natural world.
Galveston County Daily News |
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Mixing personal imagery and social commentary
Artist Dustin Zentz sits in his Red Cliff studio underneath two painting he is currently working on. Zentz is one of the new artists joining the Red Cliff studio tour this year, set for Saturday and Sunday.
Vail Daily |
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Brooklyn Gallery Celebrates Jazz Through Visual Arts
A Brooklyn gallery is celebrating jazz music through art as part of a summer festival. The JVC Jazz Festival brings jazz to venues around the city. Eight years ago, a special events section was added, featuring visual expressions of the music.
NY1 News |
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Brooklyn Gallery Celebrates Jazz Through Visual Arts
A Brooklyn gallery is celebrating jazz music through art as part of a summer festival. The JVC Jazz Festival brings jazz to venues around the city. Eight years ago, a special events section was added, featuring visual expressions of the music.
NY1 News |
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Neville Brothers play to a 'Yellow Moon'
Express photo by David N. Seelig The Neville Brothers brought their New Orleans style of funk and pop to the last of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series was held Wednesday at River Run. It began with a farewell from The Center’s Executive Director Sam Gappmayer, who is leaving his position for another at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide |
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ArtWalk exhibits take on the world of nature
GALVESTON — The Galveston Arts Center will have a reception Saturday during ArtWalk to mark the opening of three exhibitions on the natural world.
Galveston County Daily News |
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Under-bridge display measures the ever-changing pulse of Milwaukee River
The RiverPulse public art project by artist-musician Ray Chi was unveiled this week under the Marsupial Bridge near Trocadero Café, 1758 N. Water St.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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New Jennings facility will celebrate historic oil find (8/22)
JENNINGS — The Louisiana Oil and Gas Museum Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for a nearly $20 million Southern Petroleum, Arts and Recreational Center.
Lake Charles American Press |
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Artist Q&A with Rick Spitzer
This panorama shows McClure Pass during the fall. 1. Vail Daily: What does photography mean to you? Rick Spitzer: It provides an opportunity to creatively share the world with others.
Vail Daily |
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