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Chung Ching bags 4 Russian art awards
Four secondary students of Chung Ching Middle School, Seria, recently participated in "The International Youth Art Festival", in which they won four awards. Borneo Bulletin
Ben there, done that
What follows is the short tale of two Bens, one with two shows this weekend, the other having gone gold in Canada via a contest he doesn't even remember entering. I love this city. EdmontonSun.com
S.B. County Museum art show examines inspiration
An exhibit showcasing the artistic talents of staff and volunteers at the San Bernardino County Museum opens Saturday. "Hanging with the Museum," the third show in four years to focus on the work of staff, this year includes volunteers, said museum exhibits designer Carey Curtis Smith. The Press-Enterprise
The do-we decimal system
The ninth annual Santa Fe Film Festival continues Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7, with an array of screenings, panel talks, workshops, and parties. Santa Fe New Mexican
Datebook north 12/05
The acrylic painting class Winter Animals by Susan Sprigg for ages 7 to 15 is set from 3:30 to 5:30 beginning today at the Redlands Art Association Gallery, 215 E. State St. Fees are $35 with a $7 supply fee. The Press-Enterprise
New Boise gallery will celebrate grand opening
Art4Art, a new artist cooperative gift gallery, will celebrate its official grand opening Friday, Dec. 5. The Idaho Statesman
Artwork on Virgin to be displayed
EL PASO -- Inspired by their faith, 20 parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe have created renderings of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe for an exhibit Sunday at the church. El Paso Times
I.M. Pei's Museum of Islamic Art Debuts in Qatar
The 376,740-square-foot museum stands on a manmade island to ensure future buildings never encroach on Pei's design. Interior Design
New life for old club Gallery One-Nine combines art and events in the former Wichita Club space
The downtown Wichita venue that once housed the Wichita Club has opened for business after a two-decade absence, this time as Gallery One-Nine. Partners Andy Sandlin, who's Gallery One-Nine, and Tinley Innes, who runs the event planner Jubilation Events, are reviving the historic club's events concept in the space where private and special occasions were celebrated for decades. On the 19th ... The Wichita Eagle
Out of the fire comes art for Charles Steiner
Many people know Charles Steiner as director of the Wichita Art Museum. But now, they also will learn that the administrator is an artist in his own right. An exhibition of Steiner's paintings titled "Transcending the Fire: Smoke and Ash" is now on display at Friends University's Riney Fine Arts Center. Steiner, who earned his master's in fine arts from George Washington University, creates ... The Wichita Eagle
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Camellia Christmas: Candlelight stroll with musicians, hot apple cider, cookies, silent auction and tour of the decorated Maclay House. 6-9 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road. 487-4556. Tallahassee Democrat
Kennedy auction offers star-studded experiences
NEW YORK—For those hard-to-please people on your holiday gift list this year, consider some unusual presents: the chance to hang out with Bill O'Reilly, sing with Aretha Franklin or tour the Capitol with Nancy Pelosi. Las Cruces Sun-News
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MUSIC: Those who've caught North Carolina quintet Toubab Krewe at festivals know the band can dig a deep and funky Afro-beat groove. Tallahassee Democrat
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP
The following galleries, museums and businesses will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. today for the First Friday Gallery Hop. Two shuttles leave at 6:30 p.m. from Chez Pierre, 1215 Thomasville Road, for a three-hour tour to many of the participating galleries and museums. Tallahassee Democrat
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
Today Public reception for "The Pleasures of Life," paintings by Elaine Adams, 2:30-3:15 p.m., William J. Reals Gallery of Art, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. On exhibit 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., through Jan. 30. Free. Information, 316-293-3400. Meet-the-Artists Reception for the MFA Thesis Exhibitions of Nick Meyer-Hesler and Amber Stene, 5-6 p.m., ... The Wichita Eagle
DIVERSIONS
Museums/Attractions CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free. Information, 316-462-2787. Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Hours noon-5 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. General admission $8, $7.50 seniors, $6 youth, $3 children, free for members and for children under 2 with paid ... The Wichita Eagle
Carrey, Thurman, Ryder, Kutcher join Sundance
LOS ANGELES—Top Hollywood stars are going the indie route at next month's Sundance Film Festival, whose lineup features Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Winona Ryder, Richard Gere, Uma Thurman and Ashton Kutcher. Las Cruces Sun-News
'A Parson Family Portrait'
Art display is all relative In its final exhibit of the year, the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is showcasing "three generations of artists in the Parson family, a name synonymous with fine art in eastern Idaho," according to a museum press release. Rexburg Standard Journal
Courrier du Vietnam
Le seul quotidien national de langue française du Vietnam. Éditeur : Agence Vietnamienne d'Information La 4e édition du Festival international des arômes, qui a débuté le 3 décembre à l'hôtel Sofitel Motrople Hanoi, dure jusqu'au 7 décembre. Le Courrier du Vietnam
Courrier du Vietnam
Le seul quotidien national de langue française du Vietnam. Éditeur : Agence Vietnamienne d'Information Les représentants d'une vingtaine d'hôtels venus de 16 pays et de plusieurs restaurants de 8 villes et provinces du Vietnam participent depuis le 5 décembre jusqu'au 7 décembre au Festival international de la gastronomie intitulé "Plats délicieux du monde 2008". Le Courrier du Vietnam
Iris captured in-depth Mornington artist’s iris adventure
EXPRESSING the luminosity of irises is the aim behind oil paintings created by Judi Martin of Mornington - one of the prize winners at the recent Peninsula Art Society exhibition. Leader Community Newspapers
Exhibit tells the real Santa story
CHICAGO Just at that time of year when children start asking questions about Santa Claus, there's a museum-quality exhibit that tells the whole story. The Times of Northwest Indiana
The guide to local arts and crafts
HOLIDAY FAIR Valparaiso Alpha Sigma Lambda, VU’s Alpha Tau chapter, invites you to convenient, one-stop shopping at their Holiday Fair at Valparaiso University, Union Great Hall, 1400 Chapel Dr., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Free admission. Featuring candles, chocolates/candy, corn hole games, gift baskets, health and beauty products, household items/foods, jewelry, leatherworks, oil ... The Times of Northwest Indiana
Lighting up the holidays
Three-year-old Silje Jaegersen looks at some of the lights on display Thursday during a tree-lighting reception for the Festival of Trees at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. Laramie Boomerang
Indian summer of art at British Museum
The museum will showcase Indian art and culture next summer to recognise the country as an 'emerging superpower'. The Times of India