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Nicklas Presson
DENVER - Nicklas Wayne Presson, 25, died Oct. 1, 2008, in Denver. Born Dec. 29, 1982, in St. Louis, he was a graduate of Georgetown High School and attended the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver where he majored in painting. He was an artist and a musician.
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Group bids to remake Lansdowne Park to bring CFL back to Ottawa
A group hoping to bring CFL football back to Ottawa has announced ambitious plans to revitalize Lansdowne Park with an updated football and soccer stadium, a refurbished arena and exhibition hall, an aquarium, a retail and restaurant complex, and more.
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Hwy. improvements ease Pumpkin Fest. traffic
Driving to Half Moon Bay's annual Art & Pumpkin Festival this weekend is expected to be much easier this year.
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Dietl International Services Merges With Rock-It Cargo
Further expanding its lines of business in specialty logistics, Rock-It Cargo LLC merged with Dietl International Services, a leader in shipping services for the Fine Arts industry.
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Fine arts council sets membership drive
The Keokuk Community Fine Arts Council held its regular meeting Tuesday. Jim Layfield, treasurer, presided over the meeting due to the absence of the other officers.
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Nevada horse's brush with fame
Cholla, a 23-year-old mustang-quarterhorse mix, has been invited to exhibit his artwork in Italy. His paintings been described as having the "fire of Pollock" and the "fixed gaze of Resnick" and have fetched as much as $2,200.
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The Lamp Post
Thursday, Oct. 16, marks the official start of the 50th annual Gazette Santa Fund campaign. At 4 p.m., Ted and Mary Murphy's Par 3 on Hilldale Avenue is open for three days of competition in the Hole-in-One Contest. Try your luck at being the closest to the pin, or scoring a hole-in-one to win prizes donated by local businesses. A bucket of balls is just $8, and all proceeds benefit The Gazette ...
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Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base opens World War II hangar
More than 300 local dignitaries sat in the presence of history and heroes as the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base officially opened its World War II Exhibit Hangar today.
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Warhol's `Skulls' Silkscreen Sells for 4.4 Million Pounds
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- An Andy Warhol artwork consisting of 10 silkscreen paintings of skulls sold tonight at Sotheby's in London for a below-estimate 4.4 million pounds ($7.6 million) with fees.
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Brushing up Your Creative Suite Skills
With the recent announcement of Adobe Creative Suite 4, users may find themselves looking to brush-up on their application...
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Calendar: Out of town adventures
Thursday, oct. 16 Mass of healing and hope: A Mass of healing and hope will be offered at 7 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 12 Amesbury Road, Newton, N.H. Celebrant will be the Rev. Michael Monette. Participants will be anointed with holy oil after the Mass. Prayer Teams will also be available for prayer after the Mass. All are welcome. For more information, call 603-382-8324.
The Haverhill Gazette |
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Religion news, Oct. 16
Silent auction at Riverside Memorial Two sets of two tickets to Spooky World at Canobie Lake Park have been donated to the auction at Riverside Memorial Church. Each set is valued at $46. These auction items are good weekends until Nov. 1. Bids close on all silent auction items on Friday, Oct. 17, after the church dinner. The silent auction and the supper are planned for Oct. 17 at 5:30. Menu is ...
The Haverhill Gazette |
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Community Events
Menlo Park Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Fest This art-filled family event will give visitors the opportunity to browse and shop among the creations by more than 90 artists.
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Great Pumpkin Festival
With the shortening days of autumn come celebrations of the harvest. In Half Moon Bay, great gourds take center stage this weekend (October 18 and 19) at the 38th annual Art and Pumpkin Festival. Indulge in pumpkin treats from local non-profits such as pancakes, cheesecakes and ice cream, as well as savory specialties such as calamari, tamales, and clam chowder bread bowls. A few ...
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Tarantino begins 'Inglourious' shoot
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Writer-director Quentin Tarantino has begun principal photography on his World War II picture "Inglourious Basterds" in Germany, The Weinstein Co. said.
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Tarantino begins 'Inglourious' shoot
Writer-director Quentin Tarantino has begun principal photography on his World War II picture Inglourious Basterds in Germany, The Weinstein Co. said.The film, which began shooting last week, reunites Brad Pitt with his Troy co-star Diane Kruger. The cast also includes Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Bruhl, Eli Roth, Samm Levine, B.J. Novak, Til Schweiger, Gedeon Burkhard, Paul Rust, ...
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Day of Dead parade location, date moved
The Day of the Dead parade planned by Kansas City Art Institute students has been postponed from Saturday and no longer will happen outside a West Bottoms art gallery, institute officials announced this afternoon.
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Craft, gift show will be held Saturday at Interfaith Center
The Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth will sponsor a holiday craft and gift show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 704 Airport Blvd., Ann Arbor. Vendors will sell homemade, recycled and manufactured items, including clothing, jewelry, photography,...
The Ann Arbor News |
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Paul Klein: Excellent Art Exhibits Opening this Weekend
It's safe to say that the exhibits I've just previewed are superior to what I had to choose from a month ago.
HuffingtonPost |
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Winners' works on display at city hall
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, assisted by the Blue Springs Art League, held a 50+ Art Show September 22-26 at Vesper Hall in Blue Springs.
The Examiner |
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Go Looking
Tonight there's a slew of art openings to keep your eyes happy and your brains searching for the messages within the media: ALL RiSE GALLERY begins its Weekend Flings -- an exhibition series of weekend shows that open on Fridays at 7 p.m. and close on Sundays at 6 p.m. The inaugural show features a collaborative photo project by Jori Brewer & Kiley Reed-Black. 1370 W. Grand Ave. In the ...
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Etsy: OctoPoster
This simulated vintage poster , inspired by the Shedd Aqarium, is an original design by the artist and is the first in a planned series that will include the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. Created here in Chicago, elements of the piece are hand-applied on canvas panel board, fashioned and textured with layered strips of antique paper to give it its old-timey feel. Want it? Buy ...
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Crook Steals 2.5 Ton David Statue
A thief stole a 10.5-foot-tall bronze statue of King David in Denmark. At a repair shop during its theft, the 2.5 ton sculpture could have been lifted using “a big truck and crane.”
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Feast of festivals among things to do
Oktoberfest kicks off today and Asia Fest is on Saturday.
The News-Press |
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Chicago Film Festival brings world to our door
The Chicago International Film Festival is the city’s biggest. With 175 films from 47 countries, this festival counts as the most international of Chicago’s cinema showcases.
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