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Entertainers, donors pitch in for Akers benefit
A May 30 concert and auction at the Savannah Center features Team Cincinnati, winner of NBC's "Clash of the Choirs." Organizers say it will be the biggest fundraiser yet for the Akers.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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At Glittery Cannes, a Gritty Palme d’Or
At the closing ceremony of the 61st Cannes Film Festival, the red carpet was overrun by teenagers when the French film “The Class” (“Entre les Murs”) won the Palme d’Or.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Australian PM under fire in row over art and pornography
SYDNEY : Australia's arts community reacted with anger and amazement Monday to the closure of a photo exhibition of naked children and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's condemnation of the images as "revolting".
Channel NewsAsia |
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Brian McCollum reviews Sunday night
The Cool Kids perform on Red Bull Music Academy stage during Movement, Detroit's Electronic Music Festival on Sunday night. (Credit: MARCIN SZCZEPANSKI/Detroit Free Press )
Detroit Free Press |
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Chain saw artists help sculpt successful 2008 Mountain Festival
BLUEFIELD — The carvers participating in the 2008 Cole Chevrolet Mountain Festival Carving Invitational were busy applying the final touches to their three-day masterpiece sculptures, but the crew of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce were in a playful mood as the festival moved closer to a successful conclusion.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph |
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Haida artist's work targeted in brazen UBC museum theft
Several priceless gold works of art by legendary Haida artist Bill Reid have been taken from the University of B.C.'s Museum of Anthropology in a daring theft.
Telegraph-Journal |
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Results mixed from MayFest
Monday, May 26 BENNINGTON — On Saturday night, organizers were elated with the way Mayfest unfolded. The vendors, not so much. The event attracted over 10,000 people, tourists and locals, to Main Street for the arts and crafts festival but vendors said the people did not buy much art. "It's probably the worst show I've ever done," said Russ Potak, of Cheshire, Mass.
Bennington Banner |
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Stolen Bill Reid works could be melted down, official fears
All but one of 12 Bill Reid pieces stolen from the Museum of Anthropology over the weekend were made of gold, leading to fears that the thieves intend to melt them down and sell the precious metal.
Vancouver Sun |
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On the lookout for a good deal
WRAPPING UP: Janet Feero, a part-time employee at the Beaverbrook art Gallery, is holding up one of the few remaining posters at a yard sale. The weekend fundraiser for the gallery included items such as posters, books and exhibition catalogues. The gift shop offered items at 20 per cent off.
Daily Gleaner |
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'Put down that wine and cheese and surrender'
Police arrest owner of posh New York art gallery after she refuses to stop serving drinks
The Globe and Mail |
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Porn or art?
Australia's arts community has reacted with anger to the closure of a photo exhibition of naked children.
Independent Online |
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Familiar tales get new look
Residents can enjoy a quirky look at traditional children's stories at an exhibition at Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery. The Tales Retold exhibition, created by May Bank artist Lauren Van Helmond, presents a contemporary take on classic stories ...
Sentinel |
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Africa: Cape Town Commemorates Africa Day
Cape Town commemorated Africa Day on Saturday with a two-day festival initiated by foreign nationals.
AllAfrica.com |
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Classroom drama wins top prize at Cannes
CANNES, France — The French film "The Class," a frank tale about classroom life using real students and teachers at a junior high school, won top honors Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Monterey County Herald |
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Pizarro: Artist could use help with costs of his 01SJ installation
Art lovers are rallying around architect and artist Michael Herrman to make sure that his project for the 01SJ digital arts festival next month goes as planned.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Water entry: Sculptures get wet on day two
Sure, those kinetic sculptures look great, but do they float? That was the question on everyone's mind Sunday morning as the 40th annual Kinetic Grand Championship went aquatic.
Eureka Times-Standard |
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Seeing the world through a lens
Missy McDonough is among 15 youth photo and essay contest winners chosen by National Geographic to travel to Australia this July.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Artists seeking home in Toms River
When she managed an art gallery in downtown Toms River, a number of local artists asked Yvonne Yaar if they could display their work in the space. She always had to say no.
Asbury Park Press |
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Town just shy of wonderful
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE–It's not wonderful, but it's pretty damn close. The big cash-cow musical Wonderful Town , which opened at the Shaw Festival on Saturday night, is a perfectly enjoyable, entertaining piece of work, and if you happen to find yourself in the Niagara region this summer, drop by and you'll have a swell evening.
Toronto Star |
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Erion mixes social commentary, still life painting
Artist Travis Conrad Erion leaves subjects that are often found in still lifes behind, deciding instead to picture common objects presented in an uncommon way.
Midland Reporter-Telegram |
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Henson controversy hits country NSW
A country NSW council has taken down photographs by Bill Henson, fearful of the controversy that has engulfed a Sydney exhibition over the artist's images of naked children.
The West Australian |
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Matheny kid takes trip -- from his bed -- via cellular link
PEAPACK -- For Suzanne Bossart, a Long Valley resident who is a teacher at the Mathey School, the spring visit by her class to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton was, "our biggest trip of the year."
Daily Record |
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Taiwan's Palace Museum planning exhibition in Vatican
Taiwan's National Palace Museum is planning to lend the works of famed Italian painter Giuseppe Castiglione for a special exhibition in Vatican City, the museum director said Monday.
AP via Yahoo! Singapore News |
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Long Valley looking for "best dog"
WASHINGTON TWP. -- The Long Valley Dog Park committee is holding a "Why My Dog is the Best" contest in celebration of the first annual Doggie Daze to be held June 14 at the Long Valley Middle School at 51 West Will Road.
Daily Record |
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DATEBOOK
Dunmore Senior Center: darts, bingo and oil painting, Mondays; card group, guitar classes and word games, Tuesdays; tai chi exercise, chorus and pinochle, Wednesdays; poker lessons, yoga classes, line-dancing, Thursdays; cooking demonstrations, first Friday of every month; 1414 Monroe Ave. 207-2662.
The Scranton Times-Tribune |
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