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For the Record: Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 HAPPENING TODAY Events Springfield public schools and government offices closed for Thanksgiving break. Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds; $5 adults, $2 children age 3-12. The Station, 9 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.; $10.
The State Journal-Register |
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Oil paintings a feature
Exquisite oil paintings are just one of the highlights to be unveiled at Muswell-brook Regional Arts Centre tonight.
Muswellbrook Chronicle |
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Local News
A Leduc painting, Leduc Woodbend Corridor painted by W.J. (Walter Joseph) Phillips sold at the Heffel Fine Art Auction in Toronto on Nov. 18 for $8,775.
Leduc Representative |
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Taralye art depicts kids’ silent world
KINDERGARTEN children at Taralye exhibited their lives through pictures at the Blackburn school's 25th annual art exhibition.
Leader Community Newspapers |
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Mummy-mania hits the Walters
Visitors will have a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with human and animal mummies in the focus show “Mummified,” on display at the museum through Nov. 8, 2009.
Baltimore Examiner |
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Contest helps hip-hop acts hone their skills
Among Knoxville's ever-growing hip-hop scene there is a common complaint of a lack of venue support and a shortage of events for artists to showcase their talents. Local artist and performer Colby Earles, who performs under the alias Mr. Kobayashi, has actively sought to correct this problem through hosting his second King of the Mic contest.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Fine art meets fresh air in downtown Delray fest
Held in Pineapple Grove, a popular arts district in downtown Delray Beach, the ninth annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Fest offers the country's finest artwork. From life-sized sculptures to paintings to handmade jewelry, more than 150 artists and $15 million in artwork are on display. All of the local and national artists have been hand-selected from hundreds of applicants, ...
The Palm Beach Post |
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A merger of modern art and music pays off
Contemporary art and music have always had their detractors. Orchestras don't program a lot of atonal music and avant garde art takes a back seat to the old masters in most museums. But in Cleveland, a collaboration between the Cleveland Orchestra and the Museum of Contemporary Art has opened ears, eyes, and minds. WKSU's Vivian Goodman reports.
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Art at GGG, Mount Saint Benedict
Glass Growers Gallery unveils its holiday show, "Recent Paintings" by Noreen Finn, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Erie Times-News |
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Anime After Dark Film Fest Begins in Monterey, California
The licensing company Resonance Features and The Boston Science Fiction Film Festival hosted the first version of the event in Boston in October. Chicks On Anime - GloBL and Gay Comics GloBL author Tina Anderson joins us for a chat about gay comics. Warning: some mildly NSFW language.
Anime News Network |
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BANGKOK 100 ROCK FESTIVAL 2008 IS CANCELLED !
Pernod Ricard (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the importer of 100 PIPERS deluxe Scotch Whisky and Sky-High Network Co.,Ltd under RS Public Co., Ltd. have necessarily cancelled “Bangkok 100 Rock Festival 2008 by
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The Often-Imitated Reston Eyes Future With Trepidation
From Tysons Corner to Rockville Pike, communities across the Washington suburbs are aspiring to become what Reston has been for more than 40 years: a place where you can buy milk, take a photography class and commune with nature without stepping foot in your car.
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Picasso making name for herself
Giovanna Picasso puts her personality and family into her 3-D paintings by using symbols, with a name synonymous with famous art. Standing in front of her work "Chi-Chi/Lanz," Picasso explained how two previous family pets - one black, one white - helped show the relationship between cats and humans. Seven eyes grace the canvas to represent cats' seven lives. In Peru, where she grew up, felines ...
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FESTIVALS
FALL FAMILY DAY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Children's Museum of South Carolina in Myrtle Beach, 2501 N. Kings Highway, next to Office Depot, across from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Each child will receive a stuffed animal in exchange for food donations. Activities include balloon art by Balloontastic, juggling with David Lucas of Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction at 10:15 ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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MUSEUMS
BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island presents the 10th anniversary of "Nights of a Thousand Candles" Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 18-20 from 3 to 10 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and older, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Gardens open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 235-6000 or 800-849-1931, or www.brookgreen.org . CHILDREN'S ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Oh, You Turkey! turns 30
It's a special day for our Thanksgiving turkey. As he prepares to be colored by thousands of kids in the Star Tribune's annual coloring contest, he's also celebrating his 30th birthday. Staff artist and designer Bruce Bjerva has drawn all 30 of the turkeys, giving each a new look.
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Community Briefs: Brickelltown Contest, Toys For Tots, Fine Gift for Foodies
The Brickelltown Courtyard merchants announce a Christmas Stocking Contest for Friday, Dec. 5.
Sierra Sun |
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Lee Mingwei: Uncommon Senses
Lee Mingwei, a leading artist on the international stage, presents Uncommon Senses at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery from 6 December 2008 to 16 March 2009.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Charity art auction to be held in Beijing
In the capital it's not historic documents that are getting attention but Paintings and calligraphy by some of China's best contemporary artists. The works will be auctioned in Beijing, Sunday.
China Economic Net |
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Louvre, Belgium and Eurodisney
In the second part of their anniversary episode, Mareng Susan goes to The Louvre museum that houses Leonardo Da Vinci's "Monalisa." Then she travels to Belgium to have a taste of their delicious waffles and chocolates. Finally, she explores the magical sights and sounds of Eurodisney! (Airing on November 30, 2008)
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Competing Pottery Events Show Strong Attendance
SEAGROVE, N.C. -- Organizers of competing pottery festivals in Seagrove say attendance was strong at the weekend events. The Seagrove Pottery Festival was held for the 27th time last weekend while the Celebration of Seagrove Potters competed with its brand new show just a half-mile away.
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'Little kid' ideal shines behind Festival of Lights
What does it take to transform Riverside's historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa into a glittering winter wonderland? Patience. Attention to detail. And a strong cup of joe.
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Reading High School band member marching in today's Macy's parade
Click on picture to enlarge. Reading High School band member Andrew Katzenmoyer will march today in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Design of Macy's parade balloon based on artwork of Kutztown native People familiar with the contemporary artwork of Kutztown native Keith Haring will want to keep an eye out for a Haring-inspired balloon in today's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Qtel to donate auction money to charities
DOHA: The fund raised from the high profile charity auction of Easy-to-Remember Mobile (ERM) numbers that took place in Doha last week is designed to enable the community to make a distinct contribution to local and international charities.
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Sotheby's 2008 November Series of Russian Art Sales Total $37.9 Million
Fedorovich Larionov's oil on canvas Reclining Nude, which sold within estimate for £1,385,250 (est. £1.2-1.5 million). © Sotheby’s. LONDON.- Sotheby’s 2008 November series of Russian Art sales totaled £25.2, $37.9 Million.
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