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Local College Roundup: Shorter Lady Hawks defeat Spring Hill
The Shorter College Lady Hawks basketball team got a much-needed win on Sunday evening, beating the visiting Spring Hill College Lady Badgers, 97-72, in the Winthrop-King Centre. The Lady Hawks’ shooting proved to be the game difference as Shorter shot 63 percent on field goals in the contest, with 12-for-15 beyond the arc — 80 percent — and 13-for-16 on free throws. “We shot so well,” Shorter ...
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Stories on China
Kurt Weiser lectures about painting on china at USU last week. WeiserÕs work is on display at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal)
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Music program starts like a train, ends with a bang
French composers were dominant Saturday as Steven Larsen and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra presented an eclectic program that included the majestic music of Poulenc, the quintessential seductive masterpiece by Ravel and a rather raucous, yet entertaining, work by Honegger.
Rockford Register Star |
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From the fringes to the frontline
How women are changing the nature of war photography. By Melanie Abrams
Guardian Unlimited |
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Colossus of Rhodes to be rebuilt as giant light sculpture
It may not straddle the port as its predecessor once did, but in terms of sheer luminosity and eye-catching height the new Colossus of Rhodes will not disappoint. Nor will it fall short of the symbolism that once imbued the ancient monument.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Gallery show brings together past photography winners
What started as a one time award is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. The upcoming exhibit, “In One Place, At One Time,” will highlight past and current works of the Prairie State College Photographer of the Year winners. The exhibit is also the culminating event of the college’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Museum of Islamic Art appoints Qatar Financial Center Authority as Strategic Financial Partner
Qatar's magnificent new Museum of Islamic Art, the flagship project of the Qatar Museums Authority, has signed a partnership agreement with the Qatar Financial Center (QFC) Authority which sees the Authority become the Museum's Strategic Financial Partner for a 3-year period starting 1 January 2009.
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Q&A with Sebastian Currier: Composer lauds classical music’s 'reinvention’
By CHRIS SHULL The contemporary-music series Cliburn at the Modern has a simple, overriding philosophy — to present new classical music people will actually enjoy. "We don’t do anything that’s going to alienate an audience," said pianist Shields-Collins Bray, who organizes the concerts at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Showcased in the series season opener Thursday will be music by ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Fort Worth's Chamber Music Society keeps things fun while providing great music
By CHRIS SHULL FORT WORTH — The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth has a delightful way of making music. Its music director, the violinist Robert Davidovici, invites musicians from the Fort Worth area to play a concert, then calls in a guest artist to star. The society’s concert Saturday afternoon at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth featured not one, but two, prominent guest artists. ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Collecting thoughts on film
Lafayette photographer Gary LeBlanc is surrounded by his photographs at his Lafayette home. Nature photography and landscape pictures make up the bulk of his work.
The Advocate |
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Transforming Harrison with Portrait of Penn
Biochemistry and Economics majors don't usually have the opportunity to put their creativity to work. But on Saturday, the Penn Art Club provided these students and many more with all of the supplies needed to transform Harrison College House into an exhibit of Rembrandts and Renoirs.
Daily Pennsylvanian |
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Capturing moments
Wedding photojournalism offers different approach A bridesmaid crawling under the head table, a bride's careful makeup application, and a flower girl's consternation and ring bearer's bewilderment are all moments captured and preserved by Milestones Photography. Advertisement: JUST WEDDINGS UNLIMITED Add a Touch of Magic to YOUR Special Day! Receive a free toss bouguet with the ...
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Bazaar sets holiday shopping mood
Barbara Clark sat quietly at the Lawrence Holiday Bazaar with a goal: finish crocheting the gray hat. “If I finish it, I’ll sell it,” she said. For nearly 15 years, she’s been purveying crafts like doilies, coasters and toilet paper holders at the annual festival. She said it’s not just a chance to profit on a hobby.
Lawrence Journal-World |
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"Nose Art" Exhibition
The Great Falls History Museum opens a new exhibit this weekend (11/15), featuring "Nose Art" from the planes of WW2 flying missions.
KFBB Great Falls |
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Lewitt Retrospective
After months of drafting and painting work by a team of 65 artists and art students, the exhibition ?Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective? is ready for the public.
New York Times |
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In Faltering Economy, Auction Houses Crash Back to Earth
Recent art auctions seemed to signal a new era in sales, one that featured the return of the seasoned collector and more-sober business practices.
New York Times |
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Iconic Powell's Books considering face-lift
PORTLAND -- The famous bookstore an architect calls Oregon's second-largest retail attraction, behind the Tillamook Cheese Factory, is in for an artsy face-lift -- the economy willing.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Seneca County Museum has lots o' pots
Having worked at American Standard for 33 years, Michael Wagner of Tiffin had an interest in pottery, but his interest extends to more luxurious pottery, as well. About 30 pieces of his Radford pottery are now on display at the Seneca County Museum. Wagner said he first saw Jasperware in books. "I always liked history. ... I was 18 when I stared buying antiques.
The Advertiser-Tribune |
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Yoko Ono coming to Shanghai
From November 23rd through December 15th, Ke Center for the Contemporary Arts will be hosting Yoko Ono's first ever solo exhibition in Shanghai. Called Yoko Ono-Fly, the show will present the artist's diverse work from throughout her long career. Ono herself will be at the exhibition opening, which takes place on the evening of November 22nd (and which requires advance reservations). And ...
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Wired.com Photo Contest: Heat
This photo contest, Heat, is inspired by San Francisco's unexpected November heat wave. And since fall hasn't been shining so brightly on other cities, we figure the rest of the country could use some heating up as well. As a special treat, Canon is sponsoring this photo contest. Enter to win a Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS . Use the Reddit widget below to submit your best Heat photo and vote ...
Wired News |
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PLUS Co. showcases Hudson man's talents at holiday auction
NASHUA -- Patrice Leach first encouraged Randy Cline to paint when she noticed that he frequently looked out the window. Randy Cline, 46, is autistic and has lived in Hudson with Leach, a family care provider, for five years. ... - By ANDREW SPINALI Staff Writer
The Nashua Telegraph |
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3:20 p.m. - Chamorro festival Nov. 29 at UOG
3:20 p.m. - Ginen I Hila' I Maga'taotao Siha Association is hosting “Stories and Songs Festival” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the University of Guam's Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
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Canada Gallery Asks $50 Million for `$5' Pollock Nixed in U.S.
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A start-up gallery along Toronto's beachfront, defying the global credit crisis, is asking $50 million for a disputed Jackson Pollock painting bought for $5 at a California thrift shop in 1992.
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Helping wth Mental Health
The Wichita Falls Museum of Art at M.S.U. has a new exhibit that's targeting people who live day to day with mental illness.
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Set Visit Q & A
On a faux representation of Central Park - complete with artificial grass and uneven turf - in a Vancouver soundstage, ComingSoon.net sat down for a panel discussion during principal photography with The Day the Earth Stood Still 's director Scott Derrickson, producer Erwin Stoff and stars Keanu Reeves (playing the otherworldly "Klaatu"), Jennifer Connelly (as "Helen") and Jon Hamm (as "Dr. ...
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