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Review: Simon Cowell not needed at Dueling Divas
Ars Lyrica stretched a lot to hook its promotion of the program Dueling Divas to the American Idol train, but the Houston group's ensemble of entertaining singers certainly had all the attitude contestants would need to give judges a hefty push-back.
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Good Morning Lowcountry
Photographer Brownie Harris, based in Wilmington, N.C., is one of those shooters who seems to do it all. That includes portraits of luminaries such as John F. Kennedy Jr., magazine and book covers, pro bono documentary photography projects for charities such as Darkness to Light and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, calendar work, corporate work and celebrity portraits including the ...
The Post and Courier |
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Solo exhibition for award-winning sculptor
Star Wanganui sculptor Karin Strachan is holding a solo exhibition after a run of recent successes, including graduation from the Whanganui UCOL Quay School of the Arts in April.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Community Milestones
□ The first Brain Art Contest for ages kindergarten-grade 2 and grades 3-5 was held recently as a part of Brain Awareness Season 2008 in Winston-Salem. More than 125 entries were received from several area schools. The theme for grades kindergarten-2 was: "My Brain Helps Me ________." The winners were: First place: Ta'Mauri Miller of Gibson Elementary School; second place: Zach Baugher of Middle ...
Winston-Salem Journal |
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
That's more than you or I know, since the Christie's auction where Lucian Freud 's "Benefits Supervisor Sleeping" (above) may flirt with the auction record for a living artist hasn't happened yet.
Arts Journal |
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ATG names MinuteBank the $50K winner of business plan contest
A business plan that enables prepaid mobile customers to bank their online minutes took the $50,000 top prize in a business plan competition sponsored by Art Technology Group Inc., which raised eyebrows as a corporation sponsoring an event more often associated with universities.
BizJournals |
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MALAYSIAN-MELAKA FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY
A group of Malaysian chefs are in New York to participate in the two-week long Malaysian-Melaka Festival which kicks off today.
Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News |
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10 county students auction art at rodeo
Angleton High School student Sharice McConico worked with wire and clay for two months last fall to create a sculpture of a pair of wolves nestling together. She wanted to convey the closeness between a mother and her cub.
The Facts |
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Winners named in African-American History Contest
Dozens of local students using a variety of media were named winners in the 16th annual National City African-American History Contest. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Indian Folk Art on display at WheatonArts
MILLVILLE -- "Living Traditions Portrayed: Indian Folk Art and Crafts" is the new exhibition at the Down Jersey Folklife Center at WheatonArts and Cultural Center.
Bridgeton News |
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Public to decide on works of art Boynton will buy
It's public art members of the public can buy—and they can leave their checkbooks at home.
Sun-Sentinel |
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MEDINA: Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Medina for the fourth time
It was train mania at the Medina Railroad Museum this past weekend at Western New York’s only “Day out with Thomas” event.Families with little Thomas fans came from far and wide to participate in the fourth annual affair. When all was said and done, more than 10,000 visitors passed through the area between Friday and Sunday.
The Journal-Register |
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Kapampangan artists stage exhibit for moms
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A group of Kapampangan artists here has staged a one- week art exhibit as its celebration of Mother's Day at the SM City Pampanga Building 4.
Sun Star |
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Schenley grad's work in Arts Festival lineup
There won't be a "Best of Pittsburgh" or "Annual" exhibition at the Three Rivers Arts Festival that opens June 6, but the visual arts will maintain a very public presence. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Mennies Elementary School to hold Spring Fest' today
VINELAND -- Mennies Elementary School will hold a "Spring Fest" today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The school event, at 361 E. Grant Ave., will feature food, fun and games, as well as a performance by The Mennies Fine Arts Club at 10 a.m.
Bridgeton News |
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Animal Artisans: Artwork by zoo’s inhabitants to be auctioned in fundraiser Thursday
RACINE — It took time for Timu to learn to paint.
The Journal Times |
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Finding Minnesota: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
It may be hard to believe but the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer. It's the product of a unique partnership between the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Department.
WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul |
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New Acquisitions at the USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum recently seized an unparalleled opportunity and purchased at a Sotheby's auction one of its most significant acquisitions ever: a series of four paintings depicting USS CONSTITUTION's battle against HMS GUERRIERE on August 19, 1812, by Salem artist George Ropes, Jr., dated 1813.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Full steam ahead for Mairitime and Yachting Mueseum executive director
Sheila Stewart-Leach is steering the Maritime & Yachting Museum on a steady course with the precision and power of a classic Evinrude outboard motor.
The Palm Beach Post |
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Kenneth McGee
Kenneth E. McGee, 81, of Lodi, died May 6. He was born May 3, 1927, in Arkansas. Mr. McGee was a long time resident of Lodi and worked for Tri Valley Growers for 37 years. He enjoyed art, music, painting, drawing and watching boxing.
Lodi News-Sentinel |
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Lowndes Visions
VALDOSTA — From portraits and soldiers to abstractions and realism to cups and clay hamburgers, the Lowndes High School Spring Art Show seems to get better each year — which says a lot, since it has always been a strong exhibit.
The Valdosta Daily Times |
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Israel's 60th birthday draws thousands at Austin festival
By any measure, 3,000 guests for a birthday party is a pretty good turnout.
Austin American-Statesman |
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2008/05/11
The finale on the final night bowed to thunderous applause. From ethnic sounds to pop fusion, JONATHAN CHEN grooved to an assortment of musical beats during the recent Penang World Music Festival.
The New Straits Times |
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HATS hosts auction to benefit animals
The worlds of animals and art are coming together for one good cause during the second annual HATS Off to the Arts fundraiser.
The Morning Sun |
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Art and technology will meet in citywide exhibit
HUDSON — Art and technology are two words that don’t spend a lot of time together. The upcoming city-wide, multimedia exhibition, Hudson Plugged In, seeks to change that.
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