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Art explores mental health
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority will present a showing of original artwork from 32 people statewide who receive community mental health services.
The Saginaw News |
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Bands rolled in on Stagecoach
INDIO - The differences were striking between the Stagecoach Festival and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The two events were held a week apart at Empire Polo Field.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin |
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Whaling era comes alive
NEW BEDFORD, MASS.: T he one-time whaling capital is home to what may be the world's largest model ship. The port city of New Bedford features the New Bedford Whaling Museum with its half-size replica of the bark Lagoda.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Newseum gives visitors a fresh view of yesterday's news
WASHINGTON — I was overwhelmed. Here it was nearly two hours after starting my self-paced tour of the Newseum, a spectacular space that's creating quite the buzz in the nation's capital, and I was barely halfway through. It was my own fault for stopping at too many exhibits and examining too many display cases.
Pioneer Press |
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Mellow breeze passes through Music Fest
Though a slight, chilly wind persisted, by the time California singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat strode across the stage Saturday evening on the second day of the Beale Street Music Festival, the sun was peeking out from behind the clouds over the Mississippi River.
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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A history of safety
A Cleveland Police S.W.A.T. uniform, circa 1980, and a 1929 traffic signal light are on display at the Cleveland Police Museum. Visitors entering the city of Cleveland's Justice Center through its Ontario Street entrance might be startled to see a lifelike mounted police officer in the lobby.
The News-Herald |
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Photo contest winners
Adam Pratt doesn't wait for an event to begin before he pulls out his camera.
Daily Herald |
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Art contest proves they have flair
Paula Matzek of Mount Prospect writes everything from jokes and satirical writing, to short stories. This time, however, she submitted one of her pieces to the Arts Unlimited Contest, sponsored by Northwest Suburban High School District 214, and the Daily Herald.
Daily Herald |
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Newseum gives visitors a fresh view of yesterday's news
WASHINGTON — I was overwhelmed. Here it was nearly two hours after starting my self-paced tour of the Newseum, a spectacular space that's creating quite the buzz in the nation's capital, and I was barely halfway through. It was my own fault for stopping at too many exhibits and examining too many display cases.
Pioneer Press |
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Noted photojournalist headlines Authors Fair
Just back from Paris, where his world-class black-and-whites are showcased in a new gallery exhibit, photojournalist Art Shay will headline the second annual Elgin Authors Fair this weekend in downtown Elgin.
Daily Herald |
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Ames Amateur Astronomy Club's fair on May 17
The late Bertrand Adams was something of a Renaissance man, at least according to his friends in the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers club.
Mid-Iowa News |
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Resolute volunteers define grass roots
As Tuesday's Indiana primary closes in, plenty of folks think the Democratic nomination contest has dragged on long enough, thank you.
Daily Herald |
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33 students to be honored for artwork
The arts are alive and well in Illinois, thanks to the combined talents of 33 high school students who will be honored May 4 by youngARTS, the core program of National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.
Daily Herald |
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Incorporating museums into kids' experiences lasts a lifetime
This week I attended the American Association of Museums annual meeting in Denver. I have been back less than 12 hours as I write these lines. So, I'm pumped; high on museums.
Daily Herald |
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Clear day boosts festival
A clear day greeted the thousands who came out to Baton Rouge’s 31st annual FestForAll to enjoy art and music downtown. The warm, dry weather came as a surprise after a gloomy forecast predicted rain.
The Advocate |
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Art exhibit today
NEW BEDFORD — The Council on Aging and senior centers invite the public to an art reception and exhibit from 1 to 5 today at the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/warming house, 1 Oneida St.
The Standard-Times |
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ECHS senior earns art award
SPRINGFIELD - Richard Morgan, a senior at Effingham County High School, placed third in the 2008 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest for the state of Georgia.
Savannah Morning News |
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NBSO's 'Enduring Masterpieces' is season finale
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra on Saturday presents its season finale, "Enduring Masterpieces."
The Standard-Times |
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Mother’s Day Essays
The Lawrence Journal-World asked readers 18 and under for submissions to our Mother’s Day Essay Contest, and the results were overwhelming. Throughout this special section are the letters we received. Looking for the contest winners? The mothers featured in two of the essays in this section today will be featured in the Lawrence Journal-World on Mother’s Day, May 11.
Lawrence Journal-World |
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Fair Creative Arts ready for entries
The 41st Annual Hunt County Fair is scheduled June 6-14, and the Creative Arts Department is already preparing for entries in the Permanent Exhibits and Special Exhibits categories.
Herald-Banner |
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Tomorrow’s leaders show off at ‘Westerly is Learning’ event
Westerly public school students presented senior exhibitions, writing, arts and more in downtown Westerly.
Westerly Sun |
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VIEWER PHOTOS: Cinco De Mayo
The FOX 31 News crew meets and greets viewers at Denver's Cinco De Mayo festival in front of the Capitol.
FOX 31 Denver |
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Gallery listings
"Picturing Savannah: The Art of Christopher A.D. Murphy"
Savannah Morning News |
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The art of giving
Herbert and Dorothy Vogel are among the most famous of contemporary art collectors in the United States, but not for the usual reasons. They are not fabulously rich -- Herbert, 82, was a postal worker, and Dorothy, 72, a research librarian.
The Star-Ledger |
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Local artists' work at new gallery
Local photographers, painters, and sculptors are featuring their works at the recently launched gallery at Keen Studios, 220 Spencer Ave., an artist loft/studio community. The studio's gallery joins the handful of galleries throughout the city and other area art developments. Admission is free with showings from noon to 4 p.m. today and May 18. - Katheleen Conti
Boston Globe |
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