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Pittsylvania County girl brings home Talented Teen crown
The Miss Black Virginia USA 2009 competition culminated Saturday at the North Theatre with the crowning of Crystal Bailey, who entered the contest as Miss Black Williamsburg. She will compete in the national competition for the title Miss Black USA.
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'Bending Nature' exhibit a warm escape from winter chill
The Franklin Park Conservatory is hosting the "Bending Nature" exhibit through March 29. The exhibit displays works from 15 artists ranging from Columbus artists to internationally recognized artists. Their work is aimed to show the parallels between horticulture and art.
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Painting to Help Endangered Species
A Baraboo artist has donated one of her paintings to the state Department of Natural Resources to help raise money to protect endangered species.
WEAU Eau Claire |
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Rudd's caricature challenges exhibition cartoonists
Kevin Rudd's first year in office, the 2020 summit, global warming and the world financial crisis have inspired political cartoonists throughout 2008.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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The jobs behind Art Basel
In today's supercharged art market, being a collector no longer means simply selecting paintings and sculptures that appeal to the eye.
Miami Herald |
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Satellite industries support Art Basel
Knowing which fairs and auctions to attend, which galleries to patronize and which emerging artists to collect takes not just money but experience and a background in art history as well.
Miami Herald |
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Rescuing a Landmark From Time and the Elements
Part of the 90-year-old studio of sculptor and Whitney Museum of American Art founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney is being restored.
New York Times |
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Library classes to familiarize children with classic artwork
There’s more than romance, mystery and adventure tucked into the nooks and crannies of the Massillon Public Library. There’s an entire world of history, art, music and non-fiction that sometimes gets lost in the shuffle with story times and other children’s programming that revolve around literature.
The Massillon Independent |
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The National Drawing Award 2008
ARTSPACE, The Physics Room and Enjoy Public Art Gallery are pleased to announce that Auckland based artist John Ward Knox is the winner of the National Drawing Award 2008.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Students need experience abroad more than ever
It sounds idyllic, the chance to live among locals in Spain, visit museums and study the art and architecture of the country.This is the third year that Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will offer students this opportunity. They spend a month at the beginning of the summer in Spain, take classes in art and the Spanish language and receive six credits.
The News-Times |
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Art exhibition begins at Community Center
The 42nd Annual Art Exhibition opens today at the Baytown Community Center, bringing with it arts and crafts of all varieties. Both experienced artists and budding young talents participate in the show, put on by the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department.
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Tri NZ Eyes Up Continental Cup In New Plymouth
Triathlon New Zealand has today confirmed that New Plymouth will not host a World Cup race in April next year, however talks are well advanced to host an ITU Continental Cup event featuring top local and overseas athletes as part of the Port Taranaki World Triathlon Festival.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Chattanooga: St. Elmo businesses mark resurgence with festival
Business in St. Elmo is undergoing a resurgence as the historic Chattanooga neighborhood revisits a festival tradition.
Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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Judging begins for broadcast contest
WRLH-TV FOX Richmond/My TV Richmond , DMV-the Virginia Highway Safety Office and Loveland Distributing announce a panel of well-qualified judges with a variety of experience either in, or working with, the broadcast industry, for the second year of “Lights, Camera, Take Action: Stop Underage Drinking Now.”
Midlothian Exchange |
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Donated Painting To Help Wisconsin Endangered Species
MADISON, Wis. -- A Baraboo artist has donated one of her paintings to the state Department of Natural Resources to help raise money to protect endangered species.
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Korean Jewel-Powdered Painting Exhibition Held in Russia
Pyongyang, November 29 (KCNA) -- A Korean jewel-powdered painting exhibition was held in Nizhuny Novgorod, Russia from Oct. 24 to Nov. 18. Russian figures of various circles, citizens and diplomatic envoys of different countries in Russia looked round the venue of the exhibition.
Korean Central News Agency |
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Portsmouth's Sean Davis dashes Blackburn fightback
Tony Adams finally secured his first home win since taking over from Harry Redknapp five weeks ago but despite exhibiting real character and fighting back after going two goals behind, Paul Ince’s Blackburn Rovers remain in the relegation zone, three points from safety, and have failed to record a victory in the Barclays Premier League in their past nine matches.
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Exhibition of Lennon artwork opening in Chicago
CHICAGO - Before he was a rock star, John Lennon was an artist. Lennon spent three years in art school before becoming a full-time musician, and continued to create his unique brand of whimsical drawings and sketches throughout his life, depicting everything from his family to his opposition to war.
Daily Illini |
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Crumbling South Bronx as a Muse
Ray Mortenson?s photographs of the the South Bronx in the early 1980s are featured in a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.
New York Times |
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Qatar’s history showcased
DOHA: The vibrant grandeur of Qatar’s heritage will be displayed in a unique photo exhibition at the ‘Media Expo Qatar 2008’.
The Peninsula |
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Sculpture attack: eight held
POLICE in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, arrested eight members of a hard-line Islamic group for damaging a large outdoor sculpture, an official said yesterday.
The Scotsman |
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Museum of Islamic Art opens for public today
DOHA: The Museum of Islamic Art will open its door for public from today. The much coveted opening is a dream come true for all art lovers in Qatar who have been eagerly waiting to see the interior of the colossal structure 60 meters off the Corniche.
The Peninsula |
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German Museums Battle as Corporate Donors Cut Back: Interview
Hollein, 39, has helped win more than 800 art works for he Staedel Museum as corporate gifts from Deutsche Bank AG and DZ Bank Group AG this year. Sponsors and corporate donors in the past three years have included BNP Paribas , Bank Julius Baer Holding AG , Commerzbank AG, DekaBank, Eurohypo AG and Fraport AG.
Bloomberg |
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Rossdale to perform at Colonial Life Arena tennis exhibition
It’s no secret that the Rock-n-Racquets tennis exhibition at Colonial Life Arena already has some big names booked for the “racquets” portion of the event. And now, there’s a big name for the “rock” part too: Gavin Rossdale. Rossdale shot to fame in the 1990s as lead singer of the rock band Bush. Now a solo artist, he recently released his first album, “Wanderlust,” which features the hit ...
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Entertainment
A 12-bottle lot of 1961 Chateau Latour, prized for its complexity and graceful aging, sold for a record $A260,000 at Christies International first wine auction in Hong Kong in seven years, as the companys billionaire owner Francois Pinault watched from the front row.
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