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Forgotten ‘Legacy’ shines at the Legion
Ancient history: A Neo-Babylonian relief from the 6th century B.C. is on display in “The State Museums of Berlin and the Legacy of James Simon.” Courtesy Photo SAN FRANCISCO – Even six decades after its destruction, Hitler’s Germany remains the source of ongoing tragedies — for example, the Third Reich’s obliteration of memories of German Jews’ service and contributions to their country.
The San Francisco Examiner |
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Silver metal curlicue
The metal sculpture at Oakway Park in Chico has been completed. Kristin Bereznak of Chico walks past it on her way to pick up her children at school.
Chico Enterprise-Record |
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Young cast members in gateway musical exhibit infectious energy
Call it a musical with training wheels, call it corny, call it Old-Older-Oldest School — as in Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney and "Let's put on a show!" But "High School Musical" makes the journey from the Disney Channel to the big screen with its "Gee whiz" intact.
Ventura County Star |
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Sculptor Maya Lin opens exhibit at San Francisco's de Young Musuem
Exhibition coincides with the opening of show dedicated to Asian-American modern artists
Contra Costa Times |
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Bulletin Board: Events in Broward County
Today's highlights ArtCamp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Young at Art Children's Museum, 11584 W. State Road 84, Davie. $45 members; $50 nonmembers. Call 954-424-0085, ext. 27.
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Briefs -- Published Oct. 24, 2008
STOCKTON - San Joaquin Delta College will host its 13th annual Academic Decathlon Fine Arts Seminar Day from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Warren Atherton Auditorium.
The Record |
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Ghosts, graphic novels & comics
BARRE -- Join others for an informal lecture by cartoonist Stephen Bissette at Studio Place Arts (SPA) on Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 to 5 p.m. With a Halloween flavor suitable to the season from a cartoonist best known for his artwork for Swamp Thing and editing the 1990's anthology "Taboo," this overview of the art and history of comics provides timely background when comics, graphic novels and major ...
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus |
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'Sound of Music' still resonates
Jack Garner wasn't exactly looking forward to seeing 'The Sound of Music' in Toronto but left admiring the 21st- century take on the classic. He also is glad that the late Rochester artist Batiste Madalena is getting recognized at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Find all kinds of fun for children at Sweetwater Festival
Organizers of Milledgeville's Sweetwater Festival are hoping kids will get in the zone Saturday at the annual event.
Macon Telegraph |
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N.O. galleries suffer in wake of hurricanes
Bill Vogel predicted the third year after Hurricane Katrina would be the toughest for his French Quarter gallery. He just didn't think it would be this bad — tough enough for him to consider getting out.
The Shreveport Times |
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ON VIEW
● Tucsonan Jim Waid's artwork is so thick with paint, so vibrant with colors, and speaks of the Southwest so eloquently that any show of his is a must-see.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Public art show has plenty of horse sense
SAUGERTIES - Sponsors are being sought for a new public art event that will bring fiberglass carousel horses to Saugerties next summer.
Kingston Daily Freeman |
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Tarisio to Auction Rare Cello by Antonio Stradivari
Tarisio Auctions is delighted to present the 'Amaryllis Fleming' Stradivari cello as the star lot in its autumn sale of fine instruments and bows.
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A look behind the curtains
Just about everyone, including people who normally don't pay a smidgen of attention to contemporary art, has at least heard of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
Denver Post |
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Antiques calendar
sharedstory SHOWS & AUCTIONS OCT. 30-NOV 2: The International Art Fair for Fine Prints will feature nearly 100 dealers from around the world with etchings, woodcuts and lithographs.
Greenwich Time |
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Keeper on list of eight Kansas art wonders
Wichita's Keeper of the Plains is among the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art. The Kansas Sampler Foundation announced the winners Thursday. The other seven: the Birger Sandzen Gallery in Lindsborg; the Blue Sky sculpture in Newton; the Buffalo Bill bronze sculpture in Oakley; the Garden of Eden and the Grassroots Art Mecca in Lucas; Gordon Parks works of art in Fort Scott; the John Steuart Curry ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Art exhibit lets teenage girls express their concerns, themselves
A group of girls at Veritas High School on Milwaukee’s south side had a lot on their minds Thursday.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Wildfire near L.A.'s Getty Museum contained
A wildfire burned through grass and brush in west Los Angeles.
KFSN-TV Fresno |
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Jazz festival Web site receives a new look
The University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival Web site, Jazz.uidaho.edu , has a new look that explores the classic appeal of jazz while providing information about the upcoming festival on Feb. 25-28.
The Times-News |
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Banky's soup painting defies crunch
A supermarket soup tin painted by graffiti artist Banksy has topped the bill at an urban art sale.
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Festival Offers Costume Contest for Adults
HAINES CITY For years local children have shown off their favorite Halloween costumes at the Haines City Fall Festival. Now adults get the chance to strut their stuff.
The Lakeland Ledger |
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From the mouth of a bird
VALPARAISO When people walk into Barry's Photography they don't hear the usual "say cheese" or "smile pretty for the camera."
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Lakers to christen Ontario arena
Bringing a Lakers exhibition game to Inland Southern California has always been one of Jeanie Buss' goals. Now that the region has a state-of-the-art venue capable of hosting an NBA game, she finally was able to make it happen.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Masters' artworks assembled at Dutch museum for unique exhibit
THE HAGUE (AFP) - Vermeer, Rembrandt, Matisse and Picasso:
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Masters' artworks assembled at Dutch museum for unique exhibit
Vermeer, Rembrandt, Matisse and Picasso: 125 works by some of the world's most celebrated artists have been assembled in Amsterdam for a unique homage to the Netherlands' oldest art patron.
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