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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - *
* by sanctamonius This kid is a total rock star. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining Houston's best photographers in the Houstonist Flickr Photo Group . If Houstonist uses your photo for Photo Of The Day, ...
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Major Scottish Arts and Crafts exhibition draws to a close
Aberdeen Art Gallery's major summer exhibition - Hand Heart and Soul, a celebration of Arts and Crafts practice across Scotland between 1880 and 1939 will end on Sunday, 24 August 2008. 2008/08/22 00:00:00
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Great fun
A warm summer evening plus food, live entertainment and activities for all to enjoy proved to be the right combination as the 14th Iron Horse Festival kicked off with a bang Thursday.
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Personal Thought: Remembering Bismillah on canvas
As a mark of respect to the great son of India, a unique homage was organized through an exhibition of oil paintings - depicting the person and his music.
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Govt steers clear of MF Hussain controversy
New Delhi, Aug 22: Washing its hands off the controversy surrounding non-inclusion of paintings of M F Hussain at the India Art Summit, the Culture Ministry has said that it was not consulted about the choice of works to be displayed but would be "happy" if the artist is included.
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New Delhi, Aug 22:
Ratan Tata has threatened to pull out 'Nano' car project from West Bengal if violence continues in Singur. New Delhi, Aug 22: Washing its hands off the controversy surrounding non-inclusion of paintings of M F Hussain at the India Art Summit, the Culture Ministry has said that it was not consulted about the choice of works to be displayed but would be "happy" if the artist is included.
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College Football Kickoff Auction
Fans who visit Whataburger Field for Saturday's College Football Kickoff will have the opportunity to bid on a number of items in a silent auction. The auction, which runs from 5:30-8:30, benefits the construction of Corpus Christi's Miracle League field.
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Local, national talent to perform at Clinton Arts and Music Festival
More than 40 regional, local and national bands and musicians will perform in various genres at 10 locations from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday in Clinton’s village center as part o fthe Clinton Arts and Music Festival.
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TV veteran Peter Taylor attacks ratings-chasing documentaries
Edinburgh TV Festival: Documentary-maker Peter Taylor has criticised broadcasters for being obsessed with ratings and focusing on too narrow an agenda. By John Plunkett in Edinburgh
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Here are some events to look for in the near future.
Aristophanes said, "Let each man exercise the art he knows best." On Friday, August 22, three Mad River Valley artists who exemplify this sentiment join together for an evening of three-part harmony in the complementary media of painting, music and food.
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Local News
Members of the Leduc Drama Society performed a series of five-star performances at this year’s Fringe Theatre Festival in Edmonton. The group’s name is Playhouse Players and they performed the play “Albertine in Five Times” by Canadian author Michel Tremblay.
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People on the Move
August 21, 2008 Scot Jahn has left the director of photography position at U.S. News & World Report and the position has been eliminated. The U.S. News photo department continues under design director Ken Newbaker and photography deputy director Jennifer Poggi.
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Local Artists Take Center Stage
Stop by a local gallery and celebrate the creativity and skill of area artists. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of talented artists in our community.
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Sculpture theft suspect in court
A man charged with the recent theft of a major piece of artwork from a Bethel business is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court today.
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Urban Planner: August 22, 2008
FESTIVAL: HobbyStar's annual Fan Expo returns today. The largest of its kind in Canada, the event has grown exponentially since its inception in 1995.
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Hamptons Elite Get Hirst Auction Preview
Fancy Hamptons art fiends will be checking the mail early today, as Sotheby's is sending out exclusive invitations to a preview of their three-catalog sale of Damien Hirst's works. The actual auction takes place in London on Sept. 15 and 16. But on Aug. 28, Hamptons-dwelling VIPs will see 10 highlights from the "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" auction at the East End of Long Island. The New ...
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Reviews of Adobe Lightroom 2
I have not yet posted my review of Photoshop Lightroom 2, but the About.com Guides to Macs and Photography have both posted favorable reviews. • About Macs Review of Photoshop Lightroom...
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Pocono Crafts Festival Starts Today
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY- Today kicks off the Pocono State Crafts Festival at the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg.
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
Eric Gibson , on today's "Taste" page in the Wall Street Journal , adds his baritone to what he calls the "chorus of condemnation" against the idea of selling the Pollock held by the University of Iowa's art museum.
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Disturbing Trend - Museums Using Their Art As Financial Investments
"With luck, the chorus of condemnation will forestall any Pollock sale by the University of Iowa. But the larger question remains: How can we turn back the tide of reckless capitalization of museum collections?
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Woodstock '69 Revisited: Stories Wanted
Literary Cottage and Adams Media are seeking fifty stories written by people who attended Woodstock in 1969 for an anthology to be published in time for the festival's 40th anniversary next summer.
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‘The Artist at Home and Abroad’ opens at Coolidge Center Gallery
“The Artist at Home and Abroad,” opening on Aug. 31, will be the final exhibition of the summer season at the Coolidge Center for the Arts. “It promises to be a really terrific one,” gallery Director Dody Kolb says in a press release. “We will be showing...
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Canadians' stigma toward mental health
August 18, 2008 TORONTO - The Canadian Medical Association is painting a portrait of Canadians' attitudes towards mental health, and the picture is not pretty.
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The Week[end]: August 22-24, 2008
Summer may be ending lazily but this weekend sure isn't quiet, with a final burst of festivals clogging the calendar. The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival, the Orton Park Festival, the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival, Reverence Fest, the Wisconsin Pottery Association Show ' Sale, the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival, and Pillow-Palooza are all hopping the next few days. The fun also includes ...
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NEW: Frankfort Fall Fest receives national recognition
The Frankfort Fall Festival was ranked ninth on Sunshine Artist's Annual 2007 Best Classic & Contemporary Crafts list, which ranks the top-selling art and craft shows in the United States.
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