|
Wellesley museum loses prized painting
WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) — Wellesley College has lost a 1921 painting by French cubist Fernand Leger that could be worth millions of dollars. "Woman and Child" had hung in the college's Davis Museum and Cultural Center since 1954.
Berkshire Eagle |
|
See the sequel
The very idea of writing a sequel to the Shakespearian masterpiece that is "Hamlet" is blasphemy in itself. But throwing in a time machine, Thomas Edison, a musical number about being "raped in the face" and one very sexy Jesus Christ only adds to that. And that's what makes "Hamlet 2" such a treat to see.
The Towerlight |
|
Fall colors bring in the blues
Around town folks still call it the “blues fest,” even though the popular annual event is now officially known as the Blues, Jazz and Cultural Fest. And, although there has been concern that without facilities traditionally provided by Antioch College the show might not go on, co-founder Faith Patterson assures us that in the festival’s 11th year, the African American Cross-Cultural Works has a ...
Yellow Springs News |
|
New YSHS/McKinney art teacher Elisabeth Ventling Simon has readied her classroom for the new school year.
So what’s new at YSHS, Gudge?
Yellow Springs News |
|
Sweet Tater Festival begins Sunday
By Tiffany GreenTGREEN@CULLMANTIMES.COMThe 11th Annual Sweet Tater Festival will be held this weekend at Dowling Memorial Park.
Cullman Times |
|
RIC gets trove of Andy Warhol photos
PROVIDENCE — A collection of photographs by the late Andy Warhol, he of the Campbell’s Tomato Soup can painting fame, has been donated to Rhode Island College’s Bannister Gallery in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Providence Journal |
|
Festival on Sunday
THE Yarloop Festival of Wheels will get rolling this Saturday with a public launch at the Yarloop Community Centre at 11am.
Mandurah Mail |
|
Digital photo workshop planned
A free workshop titled "Digital Photography for Artists" will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Glen Arbor Art Association. The workshop will be taught by Wayne Pope, an Okemos freelance writer and nature photographer who is also an adjunct faculty member at Lansing Community College.
Leelanau Enterprise |
|
Portraits of courage: Flashes of Hope links volunteer photographers with families dealing with illness
"Big smile, Riley. Excellent!" Greg Anderson coaxed smiles out of Riley Adkins, 7, about the most activity she seemed able to manage during a Flashes of Hope photography session. This part of her family's visit to American Family Children's Hospital July 24 was more fun than the other reason they came from Oregon to the Madison hospital: an MRI scan to verify that radiation and chemotherapy were ...
Wisconsin State Journal |
|
O'port will host 32nd Summer's End Festival
OCEANPORT — The borough will host its 32nd annual Summer's End Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Blackberry Bay Park to end the summer with a bang. Festivities will include face painting, spin art, sand art, kids' moon bounces, food vendors, local civic organization participation, giveaways and a fireworks display.
The Hub |
|
Particleillusion 3.0/SE renders HD footage, more
Wondertouch today announced updated versions of its particleIllusion 3.0 and particleIllusion SE effects creation tools for Mac OS X. Users of 3.0 now have integrated rendering capability, using the pIllusionRender tool for HD rendering without switching programs. Emitter libraries can now be automatically updated each month for both versions, or searched with a particleView Search Engine. Quick ...
MacNN |
|
Pow-wow returns to Haverhill for 20th year
The sounds, smells, sights and tastes of American Indian culture will be on display at the 20th annual Intertribal Pow-Wow and Native American Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Plug Pond on Mill Street.
The Haverhill Gazette |
|
Soul fest brings big acts to downtown Oakland on Labor Day weekend
Organizers expect 65,000 people to flock to downtown Oakland this weekend for the annual, three-day Art & Soul Oakland festival that boasts 60 bands, six stages, art installations, a children's carnival and multicultural food.
Oakland Tribune |
|
Artistic border
South Philly is in the spotlight again with dozens of local performers in this year’s Philly Fringe and Live Arts Festival. With every tradition comes the annual anticipation of its arrival. As of today, the wait is over for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
South Philly Review |
|
Art, music, hands-on crafts highlight Labor Day festival
The 42nd Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 in Northam Park, will feature a variety of cultural and entertainment offerings.
This Week Upper Arlington |
|
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival this weekend
n 250 craft booths to include several green and organic vendors
San Mateo County Times |
|
New fairgrounds, dates weigh on fair board minds
You can mention a whole bunch of subjects, including ideal weather, surging attendance or expectations of an increase in 4-H exhibits over the Labor Day weekend, and feel confident of a smile from anybody associated with planning the 2008 Nebraska State Fair.
Lincoln Journal Star |
|
Landau works to be exhibited
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will host a gala opening reception for its first major exhibit, "Jacob Landau: Humanist and Visionary."
Howell Tri Town News |
|
National Gallery turns 30
occasion? There will be a special exhibition on display in the gallery building's southern wing.
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
|
Entertainment
Popular culture, the female form and fashion are among the inspirations behind sculptor Stephen Glassborow’s works. The internationally recognised artist is bringing his works to Perth for the second time in the exhibition Play Time.
The West Australian |
|
In Denver, artists get creative for Obama
In a scruffy gallery topped with the word "HOPE" sculpted out of bike wheels, some of the biggest names in street art are displaying work inspired by Barack Obama's presidential campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery is camped out in Andenken Gallery and an...
San Francisco Chronicle |
|
Maui artists encouraged to go native
MAKAWAO, Maui (KHNL) -Maui's native flora and fauna will be in the spotlight for this year's Malama Wao Akua, a juried exhibition of original artwork created by Maui residents of all ages.
KHNL News 8 Honolulu |
|
In brief
Photographer Don Scott will exhibit a collection of his black-and-white pigment prints, original photographic monoprints and Polaroid image transfers at the Short North office of Keller Williams Classic Properties Realty from Sept. 2 through the end of October.
This Week Grove City |
|
A view of faith: Catholic Church, Jewish Community present Holy Land exhibit
Similarities exist in many of the world’s faiths. For example, Christianity, Islam and Judaism’s beginnings can be traced back to Israel, a country peppered with sites considered holy to the religions.
Cypress Sun |
|
Comedy opens Venice festival
VENICE: A black comedy starring Hollywood icons George Clooney and Brad Pitt, the latest quirky offering by the 2008 Oscar-winning Coen brothers, headlined the Venice film festival yesterday.
Gulf Daily News |
|
|