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Pittsburgh graffiti writer admits causing $300K in damages
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ A Pittsburgh man admits causing nearly $300,000 in damages by spray painting graffiti around the city. Twenty-two-year-old Daniel Montano pleaded guilty to dozens of graffiti-related charges Friday in Allegheny County Court.
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'A Tribute to Miles Davis and Carlos Santana,' a Fine Art and Memorabilia Exhibition, Opened May 15 at Lush Life ...
On May 15, the special fine art and memorabilia exhibition "A Tribute To Miles Davis and Carlos Santana" opened at the Lush Life Gallery, part of The Jazz Heritage Center in the Fillmore.
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Empty Bowls exhibit aims to help fill the hungry
The annual Empty Bowls exhibit, an event for art appreciators who like their artwork to come with a side of social commentary and a bowl of chicken bisque, will take place Sunday at Buffalo State College.
The Buffalo News |
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Library in Chula Vista to play host to art exhibit
CHULA VISTA: Over the next two weeks, the Chula Vista Library's Civic Center branch will become an art gallery.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Thumbs up to creativity and caring on Seacoast
Thumbs up to the ongoing installments of the Overnight Art 2008 selections. Art-Speak, Portsmouth's cultural commission, is coordinating the summerlong exhibition of outdoor art downtown.
Portsmouth Herald |
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North County FYI
Art students Mary Ann May, Rebecca McIntire and Valentina Ferguson will showcase their recent oil paintings in a group exhibition, “Fourteen Weeks.” The display can be seen Monday through Wednesday at the MiraCosta Kruglak Gallery, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, ext. 6441.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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17 hurt, 3 seriously, when ride collapses
ANGELS CAMP – Three people attending the annual fair celebrating the popular Calaveras County jumping frog contest were seriously injured last night when a carnival ride collapsed.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Penn, lead juror at Cannes, thoughtful when not testy
CANNES, France – Sean Penn may be president of the Cannes Film Festival jury, but don't expect any buttoned-up presidential behavior from the Hollywood rebel.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Weekend calendar
Guild of Beverly Artists Annual Spring Juried Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lynch Park Carriage House, Beverly. Free admission and parking.
The Salem News |
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Core issues; Plan suggests expanding downtown, incorporating river
The city's decision to embark on another foray to bolster the downtown's ongoing renaissance is like a case of the seven-year itch. Council is looking in earnest at a new proposed master plan to guide the downtown's future development beyond the building blocks that have been put [...]
The Brantford Expositor |
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Art, business of body-painting clash in lawsuit
ART, BUSINESS OF BODY PAINTING CLASH IN MADE-FOR-MOVIES SUIT The name of the court file sounds like a blockbuster summer movie with superheroes and hairy beasts running amok in Orlando.
Orlando Sentinel |
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Eustis set for 4th SunLove festivities
Eustis Main Street will present the fourth annual SunLove Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ferran Park in downtown Eustis.
Orlando Sentinel |
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Butterfly festival's offerings diverse
For the 11th year, the butterflies will flutter up at Seminole Springs Antique Rose and Herb Farm's free Butterfly and Perennial Festival.
Orlando Sentinel |
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Orlando artist boasts a fine body of work
A Cypress Creek High grad went from terrorizing tourists to painting for stars. Like many of Orlando's body-painting artists, Nick Herrera got his start at one of the local attractions.
Orlando Sentinel |
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National ‘treasure’ new gallery patron
One of Australia’s most prized interior and still life painters, declared a ‘national treasure’, is the new patron of Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
The Maitland Mercury |
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Saturday
DHAHRAN, May 17 (Bernama)-- The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and Total of France have both confirmed their decision to invest in a 400,000 barrel per day world-class, full-conversion refinery in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) |
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Ruthven helps open Maple Creek gallery
As the name suggests, the Artisan Center at Maple Creek is home to an array of craftspeople. Now it's opening an art gallery focusing on nature.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Helping at-risk teens with art
Walking past Impact Gallery and Gifts on Broadway Avenue, passers-by can see three sculptures in the window. It's not the only art in the gallery's windows, but these three pieces have helped many at-risk teens in Charles Hall Youth Services' care.
The Bismarck Tribune |
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Gipp criticizes sculpture decision
David M. Gipp, president of United Tribes Technical College, expressed disappointment Friday over the decision by the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District to delay a sculpture project.
The Bismarck Tribune |
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Festival in city art park postponed two weeks
Organizers say the threat of thunderstorms prompted them to postpone the Syracuse Spring Thing Festival that was scheduled today at Lipe Art Park on West Fayette Street in Syracuse.
The Post-Standard |
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Nathan’s sunset catches the judges’ eyes
NATHAN Brown of Cambewarra has placed third in a national photography competition’s landscape category.
South Coast Register |
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Mike Tyson film comes out swinging in Cannes
CANNES, France -- An "intimidated" Mike Tyson won cheers at the Cannes film festival late Saturday after the premiere of a flattering documentary on the former world heavyweight boxing champion's turbulent life.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Portrait of former miner to be auctioned
Picture Perfect: Former miner Keith Meeson has been immortalised in a portrait which will be auctioned off at The Potteries Museum And Art Gallery next month. Mr Meeson, chairman of Apedale Heritage Centre, dressed up in the traditional work ...
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"In MUFF we trust"
When Zoë Brown and Karina Mariano aren't busy being hardcore roller gals in the Montreal Roller Derby League, or making their own films, they've got their eye out for new edgy film fare to include in their annual Montreal Underground Film Festival (MUFF). Now in its third edition, the festival celebrates low-budget filmmaking and promotes all that is nasty, sexy, silly, queer, fresh and f'd up ...
Hour.ca |
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A market where prices just go up
Every year, at just about this time, we're dazzled by the jaw-dropping sales figures recorded during the spate of art auctions where old masters go for sums equal to the GNP of a small South American country.
Toronto Star |
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