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Judge rejects new hearings on moving art
Barnes Foundation continues work on plan to move to Philly. A judge on Thursday rejected a request to hold new hearings on a contentious plan to move The Barnes Foundation's renowned art collection from the suburbs to downtown Philadelphia.
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Live tracks from hot acts at your stop
The MTA announced the annual winners of its Music Underground New York contest Thursday - 23 acts that get special permits to perform in the subway.
New York Daily News |
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The face on the wall fascinates Boonton Twp. kids
BOONTON TWP.--The famous folk art face adorning the hallway of the Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History has been inspected by a world-renowned art conservationist, acclaimed by local historians and become a part of New Jersey folklore.
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N.J. State Museum will reopen after renovations
The New Jersey State Museum, where as many as 80,000 schoolchildren trekked each year before renovations began in 2004, will reopen its main building tomorrow after a $15 million overhaul.
Philly.com |
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Mineral oil in land of the olive
Although many jokes have been made about the sunflower oil contamination scandal, it is no laughing matter.
Kathimerini |
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Brooklyn College professor fine 'toons' Torah laws
A Brooklyn artist has completed what he calls the largest free-standing painting in the world - a 1,700-square-foot depiction of the Torah's 613 commandments.
New York Daily News |
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Sutherland paintings show Springfield charm
Downtown Springfield looks great: spiffy shops and restaurants, nice old architecture with great detailing and bright streets.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Penn displays rebel side
CANNES, France -- Sean Penn might be president of the Cannes Film Festival jury -- but don't expect any buttoned-up presidential behavior from the Hollywood rebel.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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It's like dancing without the stars
Those who think break dancing is an artifact of the '80s, long out of style except for halftime exhibitions at NBA games, will be startled by Planet B-Boy.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Custom House launches new lecture series
NEWBURYPORT and mdash; The Custom House Maritime Museum is launching a new three-part lecture series covering maritime history, art and genealogy. The museum is completing a major interior renovation project as it prepares for opening in May. Each of the lectures touches upon a different aspect of the museum.
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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Going to the dogs Daniel Edwards -- the quirky artist who offered a nude Britney Spears giving birth on a rug -- has outdone himself with his latest life-size sculpture: Oprah Winfrey and dogs Sophie , who died of kidney failure in March; and Gracie , who died last year after choking on a ball. Memories of Sophie and Gracie: A Puppies' Memorial will go on display next week at Leo ...
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Here is a list of the shows at the 2008 Fringe Festival. See cover story on pages 3-4 for highlights and information ...
A Brief History of Petty Crime, The Roodie Pancake Experiment, London. Solo-comedy. $10. After the success of 2007's Curriculum Vitae, Brit Jimmy Hogg returns to Orlando to discuss his life of petty crime. Physical, fast-paced hilarious storytelling with plenty of tangents. Yellow venue, 60 minutes. 1:40 p.m. 5/17, 8:55 p.m. 5/18, 9:25 p.m. 5/19, 9:35 p.m. 5/20, 7:40 p.m. 5/22, 7:20 p.m. 5/24. ...
Orlando Sentinel |
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Althoff latest site to benefit from 'Sculpture in the City'
All three of the city's high schools now have donated sculptures as part of the Sculpture in the City program.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Feat of Clay
With her head bent over a porcelain pot in studied concentration, studio potter Grace Sheese carefully and deftly carved intricate designs out of the soft clay in front of a classroom of art students at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Museum and gallery events
Art Museums & Institutions African American Museum 701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380. www.aampmuseum.org. AAMP Art: Moroccan Mosaics. 5/17 noon-3 pm. Lois Mailou Jones - Over 45 prints & works on paper by one of the century's most prominent female African American artists. Closes 5/25. $8; $6 children & seniors. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. noon-5 pm.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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FESTIVAL SEASON
By Mark Lowry Festival season is winding down, which you can always tell by the rising temps and the appearance of North Texas' largest outdoor pop music event, Richardson's Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. In addition to art shows, kids' events and food, there'll be three days of nonstop music, including Pat Benatar, the Bret Michaels Rock of Love Tour, America, Everclear, the Guess Who, ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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MORE LIFE FESTIVAL
By Mark Lowry The Fort Worth Opera's opening of Angels in America (see Page 3) also signals an important citywide event, the More Life Festival, in which lots of local groups present work related to HIV/AIDS education and awareness (you can read a story about it in today's Your Life section). While some events happen at other locations, most of the action is at the Fort Worth Community Arts ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Art looted by Nazis goes on display in US
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut - Jacques Goudstikker was the Netherlands' biggest art dealer in the 1930s, influencing the tastes of collectors and museums while entertaining lavishly in his country home and castle. In 1940, he hastily left it all behind - including about 1,400 works of prized art.
GMA News |
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Winners in art exhibit named
Lou Blackwell was recently named first-place winner in the Southern Open 2007, a competitive visual arts exhibition sponsored by the Acadiana Arts Council. The artist was rewarded with a solo exhibit, Broken Rainbow: Works by Lou Blackwell, which opened May 10 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette.
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser |
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Diversity the rule at new Pajaro Valley Gallery exhibition
Meandering slowly from one cozy room to the next in the Victorian house that the Pajaro Valley Art Gallery calls home, it quickly becomes clear that the Pajaro Valley Arts Council member artists use a wide variety of media.
Register Pajaronian |
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Museums & Galleries
"MayFair: A Celebration of the Arts." Artwork by members of Delaware by Hand Inc. Sat.-Sun. Carr Road, off I-95 at Marsh Road, Bellevue. 761-6963 or www.destateparks.com. Park entrance fee $3-$6.
The News Journal |
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Painted screens: Windows on a Baltimore tradition
BALTIMORE -- Screen painting in East Baltimore won't die, not on Elaine Eff's watch. The folklorist has been on a crusade for three decades to preserve the kitschy art -- landscapes painted on rowhouse window screens.
The News Journal |
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Artists and others rallying to keep gallery in Ottawa
Competition from alternative sites for proposed portrait gallery begins in earnest
The Globe and Mail |
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Christie's Hong Kong sale to feature 27 Indian works
Hong Kong, May 16 : Christie's spring 2008 sales of Asian contemporary art in Hong Kong May 24-25 will feature a selection of 27 significant works by Indian artists along with those of their counterparts from China, Japan and South Korea.
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Welcome to Canngelina
CANNES -- Mon dieu, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are considering having their twins in France, Jolie revealed yesterday before walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for her animated action comedy Kung Fu Panda.
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