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Waverly Hills ahead in "7 Wonders of Louisville" contest
Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanitorium in southwest Jefferson County has received the most votes so far in the "7 Wonders of Louisville" contest sponsored by the Louisville Historical League and the Mayor's Office.
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Italy and Cleveland museum reach deal on disputed antiquities' return
ROME - Italy has reached a verbal agreement with a U.S. museum in Cleveland for the return of artifacts Rome says have been looted or smuggled out of the country, a government lawyer said Friday.
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Gearing up for the Show
JUDGING of hall exhibits for the 98th Wauchope Show will commence on Wednesday.
Hastings Gazette |
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Flashforward2008 Film Festival Nominations Open with Newly Refined Categories
DMN Newswire--2008-5-9-- Flashforward2008 opens the nomination process for the 18th Flashforward Film Festival. The festival, now in its ninth year, celebrates the most innovative and compelling projects created with Adobe® Flash . Anyone, including the creators of projects, can nominate work for one of ten compelling categories in the film festival.
Broadcast Newsroom |
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JVC Jazz Festival 2008 Web Site Launched
The JVC Jazz Festival 2008 has unveiled an extensive new web site including schedules, artist bios, articles and interviews, and much more. The site, at www.jazz.jvc.com, comprehensively covers the upcoming events in New York, Newport, Concord, Chicago, Los Angeles, ...
All About Jazz |
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Galleries galore span Maryland's Eastern Shore
SNOW HILL — Art here. Art there. Art everywhere — in Worcester County. Art is alive and well as galleries across Worcester County highlight the drawings, paintings, photography and sculpture of local artists.
The Daily Record |
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Adobe frees Flash for devices
— May 01, 2008 — Adobe hopes to make its Flash technology as ubiquitous on devices as PCs. Under an "Open Screen Project," it will remove restrictions on Flash file formats, open Flash server protocols, and give away the player along with the APIs needed to port it to new devices. ...
WindowsForDevices |
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Documenting the divide between rich and poor
More recently (all of 21 years later), she received acclaim at the International Film Festival in Miami for her documentary "Street Witness." Soraya Umewaka: gentle but strong, passionate yet focused, definitely someone to watch. More recently (all of 21 years later), she received acclaim at the... Read the full story.
The Japan Times |
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Extended hours at Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is expanding visiting hours during the final 10 days of "Inspiring Impressionism," because of the exhibition's high visitorship.
Denver Post |
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This Place Matters ~ Saunders School
Members of the Henry County Heritage Trust hope to make the former Saunders Elementary School a museum of area history. This is the first in a series submitted by the Henry County Heritage Trust to honor National Preservation Month, focusing on local historic sites.
Mount Pleasant News |
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U of M Gets Grant To Restore Pompeii Pics
A federal grant means a 20th century Italian artist's watercolor recreations of wall paintings from ancient Pompeii will get a $320,000 restoration at the University of Michigan's Kelsey Museum of...
WXYZ-TV Detroit |
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2008 Philadelphia Book Festival Blends Books, Music, High-Tech Games, Barbara Walters Tops List of Celebrity Authors
More than 60 of the nation's top writers, including celebrity author Barbara Walters, will gather in Philadelphia for the second Philadelphia Book Festival, the Free Library's annual celebration of reading and literacy.
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Mothers lead protest against Schwarzenegger school cuts
About 100 Beverlywood parents gather near the L.A. County Art Museum to protest $4.8 billion in proposed cuts to education. About 100 parents, mostly mothers, gathered near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art this morning to protest potential cuts to education funding.
Los Angeles Times |
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Monsters reveal the science behind fantasy
Creatures with glowing eyes and scaly skin have come out from under the bed for a new exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.
South County Journal |
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PicLens - New Way To Browse For Pictures On The Internet
Well I've been using PicLens for a few months now, and I'm a bit late with this post, but if you haven't installed PicLens yet for browsing photos on the web you are missing one of the most beautiful ways to view photography on the internet yet. The screenshot above does not do justice to the visual experience. PicLens is hands down the best I have ever seen photos look online. read more ...
WebProNews |
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Artistic talent leads woman to Christian ministry
In the 12 years since she first became a painter, Franklin County's Melba Jones has grown her artwork into a Christian ministry.
The Daily Leader |
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Nominees due June 1 for SOLV citizenship awards
Nominations are due by June 1 for the Annual SOLV Citizenship Awards. The volunteer spirit is celebrated by honoring individuals and organizations at a banquet that will be held on Oct. 30 at the Portland Art Museum.
The Hillsboro Argus |
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PCC Art Beat honors Harry Widman
Oregon painter Harry Widman has been selected to be the featured artist for the 2008 Art Beat Festival at Portland Community College.
The Hillsboro Argus |
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Focus shorts
Jenkins Estate will hold its annual Mother's Day weekend Barefoot Quilt Festival on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hillsboro Argus |
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Art collectors shrug off market woes
Art collectors this week shrugged off the US economic downturn and global financial turmoil to buy solidly at the big New York auctions although there were some signs of a more cautious mood seeping into the market.
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World record for Glasgow artist as painting is sold for £400,000
A painting by one of the Glasgow Boys which has been "missing" for almost 50 years has turned up at an auction and smashed the world record for the artist.
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The Nodaway County Historical Society opened a new exhibit at their museum on May 6, “One Hundred Years of Calendars.” The display features calendar artwork from the Thos. D. Murphy Company of Red Oak, IA.
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Closing Lecture and Reception for Bob Trotman: Business as Usual
On Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m., sculptor Bob Trotman will give a lecture about his installation Business as Usual, currently on exhibit at Washington and Lee University's Staniar Gallery.
Rockbridge Weekly |
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Your community in brief (May 9)
ALBANY Teen art on display at city hall The third annual teen art show is under way at Albany City Hall.
Albany Democrat-Herald |
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Fire Brick Museum to be dedicated May 18
Representative of America's manufacturing might during much of the 20th century, area refractories - some still operating, others vacant - dot communities throughout Audrain County and the mid-Missouri region, tangible reminders of their significance in shaping economies of local cities and towns. Changing business trends factoring international competition and global labor sources continues to ...
The Mexico Ledger |
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