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Gift of Lithuanian sculpture inspires one to zip through a little Zappa music
Earlier this month, the city of Baltimore accepted a generous gift from the Republic of Lithuania: a 15-foot statue of avant-garde rock legend Frank Zappa. Because of that country's love of classical music, the artist's symphonic, idiosyncratic compositions are highly regarded there. His Lithuanian fan club calls him a "voice of freedom." Baltimore Sun
What's still cool
Exhibitn WHAT: "Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design and Culture at Midcentury," and "Cool Remixed: Bay Area Urban Art + Culture Now"WHERE: Oakland Museum of California, Tenth and Oak streets, Oakland, near the Lake Merritt BART stationWHEN: Through Aug. Contra Costa Times
Oakland Museum re-examines 'Cool' in its many connotations
Collection named for Miles Davis album covers everything from painting to furniture Contra Costa Times
Canadian polygamists' fears
Isolated community sees itself as besieged by hostile outside world Fluorescent lights cast a yellow-green pall on the posted student artwork. Children's voices recite lessons behind closed doors. Seventh-grade girls giggle and whisper as they wander back to class. Baltimore Sun
Taking art to the streets; heat can't beat 'La Strada'
Hot? Who says it’s hot? Saturday’s high temperatures did not dampen the enthusiasm of volunteer artists at La Strada dell’Arte, the annual street art festival at Copia, a fundraiser for New Technology High School. Napa Valley Register
Classes/Workshops
Chinese Brush Painting One-day art workshop for teens and adults. Introduction to Chinese brush painting with discussion of Eastern and Western understanding of cultural aesthetics, concepts and techniques. Learn about materials and practice basics of this ancient art form. Palo Alto Weekly
TRUTH AND SPIES
Go undercover and sneak up on a good time at Washington museums devoted to journalism, espionage and science ÀøÀÀßÀby.buro Joe Burris Baltimore Sun
Showcase Events Calendar
D'Alessandro Fine Art, 100 Market Street Gallery, Portsmouth, work of Anthony D'Alessandro and Lesley Campbell, thru 7/21 , infodalessandrofineart.com, 205-7277. Foster's Daily Democrat
McConnell Center: Community Partners plans art therapy exhibit
DOVER — "Expressions of Color from the Heart," an art therapy program at Community Partners, is preparing for an exhibit of paintings and poems in June. Foster's Daily Democrat
Art: Two shows show off Perelman, too
The Philadelphia Museum of Art's spectacular exhibition of Japanese kimono and a companion show of photographs by Ansel Adams from the museum's collection confirm an observation made when the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman building opened last fall: The Perelman addition not only increases overall exhibition space, but it has created opportunities for specialized shows that the museum might ... Philly.com
From strikes to tax increases, Grape Festival went on
If you were to attend the 1951 Lodi Grape Festival, you had better wear a bolero, amigo. If not, prepare to spend an hour in jail or pay a $1 fine. Dressing up for Grape Festivals of the past was the thing to do, according to Lodi New-Sentinel reports. Lodi News-Sentinel
Frist exhibit encourages viewers to understand disabilities — their own and others'
Art, it has been argued, is not a luxury, but a necessity. Whether we are in the role of artist or viewer, it is one of the most effective ways we have of negotiating the sometimes-daunting gap between our own experience and the teeming world that surrounds us. The Tennessean
Juried exhibition showcases best of the South and beyond
Now in its 43rd year, the Central South Art Exhibition is easily one of the longest-running traditions in the local arts community. This juried show, presented annually by the Tennessee Art League, brings together an often-intriguing cross-section of artists from across the region. The Tennessean
For Richter, painting is a public exercise
Currently showing at The Arts Company, 1st Day in Purgatory is a collaborative exhibit between artist Jonathan Richter and writer Doug McKelvey. Together, the more than 50 small paintings function as a series of portraits, with narrative evoked through Richter's images and McKelvey's brief, elliptical texts. As Richter explains, the whole project originated with his own need to get out of the ... The Tennessean
Rauschenberg: pushing boundaries, full of joy
An artist of restless imagination, Robert Rauschenberg indulged his creative spirit, refusing to stick to one medium, or even to one discipline. For him, there was no conflict between painting and photography, between sculpting a piece and designing a stage set, only a myriad of opportunities to create. Miami Herald
Art, memorabilia auction scheduled at synagogue
Can't spend a night in a museum? Try the next best thing at Adath Emanu-El, 205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel, during an auction of fine art, sports, music and entertainment memorabilia on June 7. Courier-Post
Hotel in Los Angeles, California Creates Exclusive New Hotel Package
The Renaissance Montura Hotel Los Angeles Offers The Less Ordinary Surf and Turf Package (PRWeb May 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb950394.htm PRWeb
Mountain-festival season is getting into full swing
I have no idea what a gallon of gas is going to cost this summer, but with the return of all of Colorado's mountain jazz festivals, at least you can coast downhill part of the way. Denver Post
Baseball Fans Score Big with Grand Slam Accommodations at Popular Atlanta Hotel
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown is Making it Easy to Enjoy America's Favorite Pastime (PRWeb May 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb951264.htm PRWeb
Entertainment calendar
Courtesy of Tangerine Gallery “Red Sky, Golden Earth,” by Tucson artist Paul Anders-Stout, is one of many glass sculptures that will be on display at the Tangerine Gallery through Aug. 30. Explorer News
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this ... PR.com
At the J. Paul Getty Museum, 'Imagining Christ' depicts Jesus as human and divine
IMAGINE Christ not as a picture of goodness in human form, but as a batch of disembodied wounds. No? Well, that's what 16th century Flemish illuminator Simon Bening did in a richly illustrated prayer book commissioned by Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg. "The Worship of the Five Wounds" depicts a crowd enthralled by a vision of Christ's punctured hands, feet and heart, beamed up to the heavens ... Los Angeles Times
International cultures in spotlight at festival
Music, food, dance, stories and craftwork from around the world are being shared and celebrated this weekend at the 23rd annual gathering of the Salt Lake Living Traditions Festival at the downtown City and County Building. Deseret Morning News
Exhibition depicts internment camps
A painting by Japanese artist Lily Havey depicts Japanese-Americans lined up to board a train for a three-day trip to a Colorado internment camp. The internees cast shadows in blood red. Deseret Morning News
Barber wields tin snips, but not for hair
Fairport barber Jimmy Fornataro sees art in everything from haircuts to an old pile of sheet metal. He makes massive sculptures in his shop between clients. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle