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Alumni Q&A: Audrey Niffenegger
Audrey Niffenegger, author of The New York Times best seller "The Time Traveler's Wife," graduated from Northwestern in 1991 with a Master's in Fine Arts. Her novel, the story of a woman who marries a man who involuntarily travels through time, will be released as a movie starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana this year.
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Daily Planner
Winners of the SATA 48 film challenged will be announced at the Rising Star Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m. May 16 at the Keyes Gallery, 229 S. Market Ave.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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MadLab shorts showcase actors' skills
In its ninth annual Theatre Roulette festival, MadLab Theatre is rotating nine plays.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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art May 6 - 12 at Academy of Fine Arts, Gallery New South ‘B’; 3 pm - 8 pm:
The fifth group exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Dots.... Participating artists: Anjana Kirtania, Nafisa Khatun, Shampa Majumdar (Sur) and Shyamali Paul.
The Telegraph |
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Black artists and what moved them
Someday, African-American art won't need a special gallery to showcase it, because it will be seamlessly included in museums across the country.
The News Journal |
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Tru-Colors : Reflecting Philippine realities through art
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - On Tuesday (May 6), a group of social realists will open Tru-Colors , an art exhibit that would try to reflect the hues of current realities in the Philippines, particularly of the the poor and the oppressed.
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Elementary artwork setting scene for S-F Arts Festival on Saturday
ROYERSFORD — One of the most surprising and impressive exhibitions of student art seen in the Spring-Ford area is on display at the Royersford Elementary School this week.
The Phoenix |
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Pay It Forward checks presented
The three winners of the Pay It Forward contest organized by The Phoenix received their checks last week and are ready to begin their projects.
The Phoenix |
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Uganda: She Fights HIV/Aids With Her Painting Brush
She is determined to fight HIV/AIDS and stigmatisation using what she knows best - art. Those who attended her presentation at Makerere University Senate Building in March were mesmerised by her sculptures. They are peculiar, bold, beautiful, sensitive and at the same time humorous.
AllAfrica.com |
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Art students beautify campus with fountain
Los Baños High School art teachers, Sharon Caredio and Laura Corben, said they barely noticed the water fountain right outside the teacher's lounge...until they set their sights on it for a project.
Los Banos Enterprise |
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More than 300 student-raised animals auctioned off at annual event
The message was heard loud and clear as crowds packed the Carousel Arena at the Merced County Spring Fair with brochures in their hands, money in their pockets and an overwhelming desire to support the county's youngest farmers.
Los Banos Enterprise |
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Picture-perfect birthday
The Opelousas Museum of Art is throwing a members' party tonight to welcome a major exhibit of works from the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Collection.
Opelousas Daily World |
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John Sloan: An American View Opening at Gerald Peters Gallery in New York, NY
The Gerald Peters Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition John Sloan: An American View, which is being held in association with Kraushaar Galleries. The exhibition runs May 1 to May 30, 2008. Gerald Peters Gallery is located at 24 East 78th Street, New York. (PRWeb May 6, 2008) Read the full story at ...
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TOY TOWN MUSEUM NAMES COMMEMORATIVE TOY
The Toy Town Museum in East Aurora has announced that its annual commemorative toy this year will be a reproduction of a Raggedy Ann and Andy stacking set.
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Record numbers flock to museums
NATIONAL Museum Wales is celebrating its highest ever visitor numbers, as figures revealed the equivalent of more than half the population made a visit during the past year.
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Visitors spend Cinco de Mayo getting up-close look at facility’s renovations
Matt Edwards, director of The Museum, talks to patrons about the facility’s renovations. The Museum is expected to reopen in mid-June. (Staff photo by Jennifer Colton)
The Index-Journal |
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Blues Fest looks to be big this year
SILVER CITY — Three years ago, the 10th anniversary of the Blues Festival promised to be big; but all signs point to lucky 13 being the biggest Blues Festival to date.
Silver City Sun-News |
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NEVILLE BROS TAKE STAGE AT N.O. JAZZ FEST: Siblings together for first time since Katrina destroyed their homes.
*The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the stage Sunday for the first time since their homes were wiped out by Hurricane Katrina.
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PRINCE TO WRITE BOOK ABOUT HIS 02 ARENA GIGS: The 'photographic essay' is due this fall from Atria Books.
*Prince will add "author" to his music and acting resume with the arrival of "21 Nights," a book based on his 21 sold-out concerts last August at London's 02 Arena.
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Festival puts fleet fingers to good use
Giuseppe Albanese, a 29-year-old Italian keyboard artist who made his West Coast debut at last year's festival, had his hands full with a program of some of the most demanding pieces in piano literature.
Ventura County Star |
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Biz Buzz: Donors keep kids’ museum in SLO on time
Recent gifts from local philanthropists are giving the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum the boost it needs to reopen its doors this summer. Its building was torn down in 2004 to make way for a three-story, 8,400- square-foot museum. Executive Director Roy Mueller received a $55,000 challenge grant from Greg and Cindy Hind of the Hind Foundation to complete the museum’s centerpiece: a ...
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Universal Coin & Bullion to Donate Signed Portrait of Harry S. Truman at NRA's Annual Meetings & Exhibits 2008 in ...
Universal Coin & Bullion announces their contribution to ILA (Institute for Legislative Action) at this year's Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky from May 16-18, 2008.
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Hudson Valley filmmaking getting notice
Editor's note: Meira Blaustein, executive director and co-founder of the Woodstock Film Festival, attended this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Below is the last in a series of first-person accounts she wrote about the New York City event.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Local & live
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 • "HOOVES, HORNS & ANTLERS": Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Airport Terminal Circle. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Display of wildlife on the Yellowstone. Up through Aug. 31. 256-6811.
Billings Gazette |
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Cameras capture area's natural qualities
Marge Cooper has rediscovered Broome County, thanks to the Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Show & Competition. "It's awesome.
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