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Elaine Page kicks off Annenberg Theater season with benefit
“An Evening with Elaine Paige” kicked off the new season for the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum with a sold-out benefit show for the theater on Friday night. The Desert Sun
Clowns converge on Billings for festival, but not necessarily all in one tiny car
These clowns are here for business. A quick look at the schedule of events for the 19th annual Northwest Clown Festival, which began Wednesday in Billings and continues through Sunday, shows an aspect of being a clown that many people may not realize. Billings Gazette
Art for an artist
Alexander Caldwell hadn't seen the emu egg sculpture since he created it 22 years ago for architect A. Hayes Town. Not until Thursday, during a trunk showing of his jeweled eggs. The Lafayette Daily Advertiser
Training facility opens for emergency workers, see photo gallery
Acadian Ambulance opened the doors to its state-of-the-art, $15 million training academy Friday. The Lafayette Daily Advertiser
Group of KU art students to exhibit work overseas
A group of KU art students are leaving Tuesday to exhibit their work in a German museum. 6News reporter Chardae Davis met with the students to find out exactly what all goes into the preparation. Lawrence Journal-World
Deyaar showcases its iconic properties at premier Russian exhibition
Dubai, October 25, 2008: Following its overwhelming success at the recently concluded Cityscape Dubai 2008, Deyaar Development, the region's fastest growing real estate company, is showcasing select commercial and residential properties at Extravaganza Moscow, the premier European exhibition for luxury properties and products, being held between October 24-26, 2008. Deyaar presented its upcoming ... Zawya
Beijing angry as fashion king's Chinese relics go under hammer
The summer palace in Beijing. Chinese cultural officials are voicing anger over the planned sale of two national treasures in a high-profile auction of art amassed by late fashion king Yves Saint Laurent TODAYonline
Canon Strengthens Its Line Of Large Format Printers For Professional Photography And Graphic Arts
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, recently unveiled the new imagePROGRAF iPF6200, a 24-inch wide large format printer using 12 colors of LUCIA pigment ink, designed for photographic and graphic arts professionals. EnterpriseContentManagementConnection-ECM
Ithmaar Development Company showcases $3.3 project portfolio at BIPEX 2008
Ithmaar Development Company (IDC), the development arm of the Bahrain-based Ithmaar banking group and platinum sponsor of the fifth Bahrain International Property Exhibition (BIPEX) 2008, will be showcasing two of its latest developments 'Light of Bahrain' and 'Reflections of Bahrain' at BIPEX 2008. AME Info
Faith Notes
Published: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. First Baptist Church of Arcadia, 241 Spring St., will offer a night of fun, food and fellowship at Family Fall Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Bell Auction will Benefit FISH of East Aurora
Though it has been a part of the area community for decades, FISH of East Aurora is planning its first true fundraiser target toward its own operating costs for this fall. On Nov. 7, The Roycroft Inn will host the event, a "Bell Auction," presided over by Dan Garvey. East Aurora Advertiser
Saturday Two new art exhibits at Hollywood center
2 SHOWS, 100 ARTISTS Some 100 artists from around the country are featured in two new shows, Nothing Moments and Under the Influence, in Hollywood. Among the exhibits: Miami artist Ivan Toth Depeña's site-specific installation, The Fallen Sky Chronicles: Experiments in Fictional Theory. Miami Herald
Easley antiques fair showcases something new
Downtown Easley will soon be filled with vendors boasting antiques of every sort as part of the annual Antique Show and Fall Festival. The Greenville News
The Calendar
The Halloween Sundowner party is for anyone 21 and older who wants to dance, participate in a fundraiser and dress up in their best costume. Proceeds benefit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Tickets: $135 at the door. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-856-4866. Miami Herald
Arts, crafts, people and the economy
Warren Cook has been putting on fall arts-and-crafts festivals in Sacramento for decades, starting with the Harvest Festival in 1975. The Sacramento Bee
Ivory sale raises questions
More than 100 tons of ivory will go up for auction in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe starting Tuesday and continuing for the following two weeks. Courier-Post
Rare Antique Clocks Sold in Live Televised/Online Auction on November 8
Fontaine's Auction Gallery to Host Rare Antique Clocks Auction, broadcast live in real time on auctionnetwork.com. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/auction-network/fontaines-clock-auction/prweb1524384.htm PRWeb
Auction to aid backpack program
SILVER CITY — The Volunteer Center of Silver City will use proceeds from the next Silver City Rotary Auction to provide additional Alimento para el Niño food backpacks for elementary school students in Grant County. Silver City Sun-News
Sahs nurtured love of art in others, created her own
Majorie Sahs, a noted art educator, writer and activist who also created works ranging from stone sculptures to hand-painted silk scarves, has died at age 82. Marjorie Sahs organized a popular community auction that sold umbrellas painted by artists to benefit Carmichael. Majorie Sahs Born: Aug. 27, 1926 Died: Oct. 14, 2008 Remembered for: Lifelong career in art as an ... The Sacramento Bee
Friday, October 31, 2008
Fifth annual festival features costume contest, pumpkin decorating, games, trick-or-treating, and haunted house. 5-9pm Sat. LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th St, FW. $1 or canned food item donation. 817-226-2287. Fort Worth Weekly
Beijing angry as fashion king's Chinese relics go under hammer
Chinese cultural officials are voicing anger over the planned sale of two national treasures in a high-profile auction of art amassed by late fashion king Yves Saint Laurent, state media said Saturday. AFP via Yahoo! News
Beijing angry as fashion king's Chinese relics go under hammer
Chinese cultural officials are voicing anger over the planned sale of two national treasures in a high-profile auction of art amassed by late fashion king Yves Saint Laurent, state media said Saturday. AFP via Yahoo! Philippines News
Location Guide
Art Matters Workshop - Discussion of issues affecting the arts locally and nationally and how Memphis citizens can influence the public art process. Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 urbanartcommission.org. Professional practice workshop for local artists. The Memphis Flyer
Calendar Listings
Art Matters Workshop - Discussion of issues affecting the arts locally and nationally and how Memphis citizens can influence the public art process. Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 urbanartcommission.org. The Memphis Flyer
Gregorio Luke, Reputed Mexican Art Expert, Lectures at World Art Vision 2008: Cancun
Reputed art historian and lecturer, Gregorio Luke, accompanied by the Fridos, disciples of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, will lead a fascinating series of conferences on world famous Mexican artists, at WORLD ART VISION, an exciting ten-day international contemporary art exhibition taking place in Cancun. PRWeb via Yahoo! News