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Art from Randolph College heads to the auction block
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - The first of four paintings that Randolph College intends to sell to bolster its financial situation is up for auction. Rufino Tamayo’s “Troubadour” will be offered at Christie’s Latin American art auction Wednesday evening in New York.
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Would You Buy This For Your Yard?
Re: The City Council members approving the purchase of the "Rail Wave" sculpture, or should we call it "Railroaded Wave," which is what they have done to the taxpayers in the city of Chattanooga.
The Chattanoogan |
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TMO Quick Tip - iTunes: Finding Album Art
Apple's iTunes Store may have an impressive collection of music to choose from, but it doesn't have everything. Since iTunes finds artwork for CDs you import comes from the iTunes Store, that means some of your albums may end up artwork-free -- unless you look to album artwork Web sites
The Mac Observer |
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Nine Tongues and No Title
"Nine Tongues and No Title" is the name of this year's EWU BFA Senior Exhibition, an art gallery featuring the work of graduating seniors enrolled in Eastern's Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. The exhibit is currently open and free to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.
The Easterner |
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Newcomers Club donation gives boost to Ambler Farm
The Wilton Newcomers Club recently donated $10,000 to the Friends of Ambler Farm. The club raised the money through two successful events during this past year: the sale of holiday ornaments featuring a hand-painted image of the Red Barn at Ambler Farm, and the art auction held at the Wilton Library in March.
Wilton Bulletin |
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France's Studio Milou, local partner wins National Art Gallery project
FRANCE'S Studio Milou Architecture and Singapore's CPH Consultants have been picked to design and build the new National Art Gallery, after a rigorous assessment by experts and a public consultation exercise.
Straits Times |
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Festival board keeping its word
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival board of directors is scheduled to meet today, and the committee is inviting your input. I give the board credit, with one exception.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Gallery: Virgin Media's iPlayer installation
Virgin Media has commissioned an edible installation at its HQ to promote the BBC iPlayer becoming available on its digital cable TV offering. It features a series of works by food artist Prudence Emma Stait based on familiar BBC shows
Guardian Unlimited |
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Whistler Fest: Elvis, BSS, Roots
Elvis Costello and The Imposters , The Roots , and Canada's own Broken Social Scene are among the artists that have been tapped for the inaugural Whistler Music Festival , set to take place July 19 and 20 in Whistler, BC. The lineup reflects the eclectic taste of Whistler and Vancouver area residents and the caliber of entertainment expected by visitors to the world-class resort.
All About Jazz |
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Clark Art taps firm to design space at MoCA
NORTH ADAMS — An architectural firm has been named to design the newest gallery space for the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute.
Berkshire Eagle |
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Stars will shine at Maui film fest
Movie stars Pierce Brosnan, Virginia Madsen and Dennis Quaid will be honored June 12 at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, bringing stardust to the 2008 Maui Film Festival, June 11-15 at the Wailea Resort and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Honolulu Advertiser |
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Art by coincidence
Sometimes things come full circle. As I was viewing The Point of Art Gallery in Union Point, Ga., as part of a press tour, I spied the artwork of a New Orleans artist and inquired.
The Times of Acadiana |
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Art museum showing Hitchcock classic Friday
The Richmond Art Museum will show the Alfred Hitchcock movie "Rope" at 7 p.m. Friday at the art museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway.
Palladium-Item |
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Annual garden tour scheduled June 21-22
The Richmond Art Museum is holding its ninth annual Secret Garden Tour on June 21 and 22 with tours planned at various locations on the city's southeast side.
Palladium-Item |
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Blogger has adventures in kitchen
The site: http://steamykitchen.com/blog What's there: The host is a young woman who was born in Hong Kong but grew up in the Midwest. She learned Asian cooking techniques from her mother. She loves what she describes as modern Asian home cooking, and she teaches cooking classes in Sarasota, Fla., where she lives. Her site features her favorite recipes, beautiful food photography and a blog ...
Akron Beacon Journal |
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French president wants a change to fuel VAT
The French president wants the EU should consider changes to VAT taxes to help oil consumers.
Calcutta News |
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To help the city of Olymp
To help the city of Olympia select public art for the new City Hall, the Olympia Arts Commission has appointed five people to serve as a Citizens Advisory Panel.
The Olympian |
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Indonesia steps away from OPEC
Indonesia has announced it will withdraw quickly from OPEC, the Organisation of Oil Producing Countries.
Calcutta News |
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UK Prime Minister to ask hard questions about oil
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned of a world oil shock if there is no coordinated global action.
Calcutta News |
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Spring exhibition At the Sign of the Whale - May 30 to June 23
By Carla Allen THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com Works by artists from throughout the Maritimes, including many from Yarmouth County, will be on exhibit At the Sign of the Whale from May 30 to June 23. Twenty-three artists have submitted up to three works each including oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolours, prints, etchings and sketches...
The Yarmouth County Vanguard |
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Spectacular edition in the offing as DSS 2008 Calendar of Events revealed
The Dubai Shopping Festival Office announced the Calendar of Events for the upcoming Dubai Summer Surprises 2008 at a press conference held at the Park Hyatt on Wednesday, May 28.
AME Info |
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Charles Mayer Jr., Akron businessman
At age 89, Charles Mayer Jr., longtime owner of a photography and exhibit business, was still making daily visits to his downtown Akron office.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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North West Evening Mail
WIND turbines and alternatives to petrol are pretty topical but in 1981 when the Millom World of Energy exhibition opened it was all new stuff.
North-West Evening Mail |
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Performances by Haupt, friends help festival live up to its name
“A Musical Feast” is the ongoing music festival dreamed up by Charles Haupt, the former concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and performed by Haupt and an ever-changing roster of friends and colleagues.
The Buffalo News |
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AT&T Free Tuesdays at Cummer: Admission to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., is free every Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. The evening is sponsored by AT&T. For information, call 356-6857.
Beaches Leader |
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