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by Marlee Klein, Contributing Writer, mklein@smu.edu
Phillipe de Montebello was the fourth speaker in the Tate Lecture Series and led an informal question and answer session at the Turner Construction/Wachovia Student Forum and the Dan and Gail Cook evening lecture on Tuesday. de Montebello, the longest serving director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, has greatly changed the museum during his time as director, and oversaw the ...
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REGION: National Geographic features SU prof's photo
A Shippensburg University professor who recently won a National Geographic magazine photography contest said he entered to make a point.
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Government backs off plan to drill in Utah canyons
SALT LAKE CITY — A section of whitewater rapids tucked between high cliffs, little changed since explorer John Wesley Powell boated through in 1896, and a canyon decorated with thousands of ancient rock art panels have been pulled off the auction block by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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"Soul Work" Encourages Readers to Follow Their Dreams
Jan Hice pairs striking photography with reflective essays in her inspirational composition
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia Announce School ...
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced a new combination field trip experience for school groups to celebrate Black History Month this coming February.
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IN A NUTSHELL
The Muscular Dystrophy pancake brunch with Santa takes place Dec. 7 from 9 to noon at the Hart Community Centre, 4900 West Austin Rd. Santa will be escorted to this fundraising event by Prince George firefighters. There will also be Shrine clowns and the Country Cuzzins singers providing entertainment, as well as prizes, face-painting, goodie bags and food. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $10 ...
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Drink wine for Pensacola Museum of Art
A series of wine-tasting events this weekend will raise money for the Pensacola Museum of Art.
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'Survivor' T-shirt sales will help band students
When Kari Weber of Mason City learned her aunt, Susie Smith of Charles City, was going to be a contestant on “Survivor,” her first thought was she had to do something special for her.
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Exhibit shows off local African art collections - roanoke.com
Although the weather was dreary, the Fine Arts Center of the New River Valley in Pulaski was bright and cheerful Sunday during open house for the center's exhibit "A Special Look at African Art." The show's pieces are from the collections of Pulaski residents Karanita and Festus Ojomo and Gene and Vanessa Gourley.
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Strassburg teacher given national honor for Changing World project
SAUK VILLAGE A creative social studies project that included edible amber fossils and coral polyps and a classroom replica of the Field Museum's Evolving Planet exhibit not only grabbed the attention of Strassburg Elementary School third-grade students, but also landed Tammy Haggerty Jones a Teacher of the Year award.
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Retired VU professor, fellow docent acquire 13 portraits for collection
VALPARAISO When Philipp Brockington and Howard Reeve signed on as docents at Valparaiso University's art museum five years ago, they thought they simply would be guiding tours and telling visitors what they knew about the collection's pieces.
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Beyonce to perform at Essence Fest in New Orleans
Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Organizers of the festival announced Tuesday the singer has confirmed her participation.
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Bozeman announces beautification awards
Artist Beth Livingston got an idea to transform her plain green-grass lawn into a zero-scaped garden that she wouldn’t have to water and where she could display her sculptures.
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ChristmasVille packs new fun for 3rd year
A doggie costume parade, a chili and Brunswick stew cook-off and an outdoor movie highlight the new attractions at ChristmasVille, the annual holiday festival that starts Thursday in Rock Hill.
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500 festival to dedicate Legacy Art Project
The 500 Festival will dedicate its 50th anniversary Legacy Art Project this evening at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. 500 Festival President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Hendrix says the organization wanted to do something permanent and beyond what it does on an annual basis. The 43-foot tall wind activated sculpture is made up of 50 tons of steel with 500 individual ...
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Receptions at galleries showcase local artists
Several art shows and sales are planned this weekend in addition to opening receptions for artists at local galleries.
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The “King in my Heart” Exhibition 15 December 2008 – 4 January 2009 at Rivercity
In celebration of our Thailand’s beloved King, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on the 82nd anniversary of his birthday, River City Shopping Complex together with the Association for the Propagati
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Local news in brief Dec. 3
Photo: Unveiling youth artistry: Fine Arts for Children and Teens staff members Lyn Feakes, left, and Danielle Masterson hang art made by Santa Fe children in preparation for a City Hall reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. About 230 works will be displayed at the event.
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Films seize city spotlight
Photo: Jon Bowman, executive director of the Santa Fe Film Festival, holds a pink figure of a daschund Tuesday in tribute to one of the festival’s most popular films, Weiner Takes All: A Dogumentary , based on dachshund racing.
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Q&A: Indian exhibition today
Pramod Arora, Group President: Where are the majority of your theatres located? About 65% of our cinemas are in North India, while going forward the skew shall be more evenly distributed across the country.
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Super Troopers
Written by and starring members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard, Super Troopers definitely starts out exhibiting a lot of potential.
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Today’s best bets, 12.03.08
• FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM MASTERS ART SHOW, through Sunday. All art is for sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Five Civilized Tribes Museum. Admission: $3, adults; $2, seniors 65 and older; $1.50, students; and free, children under 6. Group rates for 10 or more are available.
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A Multicultural Swirl of Africa, the Americas and Even Outer Space
A decade ago exhibitions linking Africa and the Americas were not uncommon. They are now, though, which may be one reason that ?S & M: Shrines and Masquerades in Cosmopolitan Times? looks so fresh.
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Beyonce to perform at Essence Fest in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Organizers of the festival announced Tuesday the singer has confirmed her participation.
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