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Astronaut Mike Fossum used a digital camera to create this self-portrait during the STS-124 mission's first scheduled spacewalk. During the six-hour, 48-minute spacewalk, Fossum and fellow astronaut Ron Garan prepared the Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module for its installation to the space station. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
'Mapping Idyllwild' will feature music, dance, poetry at several sites
What do piano practice rooms, a museum, a commercial center that looks like a life-size Lincoln Logs project and a wilderness trailhead have in common? The Press-Enterprise
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
Today Public reception for "Musings of an Untutored Hand," works by Cynthia Chauhan, 2:30-3:15 p.m., East Gallery, William J. Reals Gallery of Art, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. On exhibit 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., through July 25. Free. Information, 316-293-3400. Public reception for "Put on Your Boots... Oil Paintings by Sharon Connaway and ... The Wichita Eagle
Dance fest kicks off
The 11th Annual Florida African Dance Festival kicks off with a reception for visiting and local artists from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Homewood Suites Hotel, 2987 Apalachee Parkway. Tallahassee Democrat
Retrospective spans genres without losing spontaneity
At first glance, the Ellen O'Brien retrospective that opens today at Cucuru Gallery and Cafe is almost bewildering: The work ranges from realism, to several flavors of modernism, to pure abstraction. Colorado Springs Gazette
Go do it: In the name of freedom: Break Through Block Party
A team of local visionaries is gearing up for a nationwide tour with an 8-foot interpretive sculpture of the Statue of Liberty by Garden City artist Irene Deely. From coast to coast over the next year, the project will display the image of Lady Liberty kicking high in the hope of inspiring people to break through the barriers to their dreams. If you want to be part of the action, attend the ... The Idaho Statesman
Australian artist Henson cleared of pornography
Sydney - Photographs of naked children that police confiscated from a Sydney gallery two weeks ago were ruled non-pornographic Friday by Australia's censorship board. The ruling means police would not press charges against internationally acclaimed a... EARTHtimes.org
Clapton buys Cape artist's glasswork creation
BOSTON — Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton found "something special" by a Cape artist and purchased it from a Newbury Street gallery this week. Cape Cod Times
Good to go
LAS CRUCES —Summer markets, art openings, classes and more are on tap. Catch up on art and museum openings at from 5 to 7 p.m. today on the Downtown Mall and check out today's SunLife feature on the Downtown Ramble for highlight's. Las Cruces Sun-News
Ramble around to your art's desire
It's time to Ramble. The Downtown Ramble artwalk from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of each month, features openings at art galleries, museums and other venues in and around the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Las Cruces Sun-News
Many mediums central to new group show
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The 18 artists whose paintings, prints, jewelry and sculptures are displayed in "Abstract Expressions" use a dizzying variety of mediums. Daytona Beach News-Journal
Exhibits
Art in the Barn, a juried art show of barn-themed works in celebration of 2008 as the year of the barn in Pennsylvania. Opens tonight and continues through June 15 at the Museum Barn, The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. daily with extended hours on weekends. 696-2881. Times Leader
Concerts
Nanticoke City Music Fest, 11th annual event with the Brad Crum Elvis Tribute, a Rolling Stones tribute by Philadelphia-based band Shattered, Lee Alverson’s Elton John Show, the Starfires with Eddie Day, the Cadillacs and M-80. Also: strolling magicians, games, rides, pierogi-eating, jitterbug and hula-hoop contests. Patriot Park, Nanticoke. Tonight through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. 735-2800. Times Leader
Public Art Dedication -- 06/06/08 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Public Art Dedication -- 06/06/08 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Rocky Mountain News
First Friday Art Event -- 06/06/08 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery
First Friday Art Event -- 06/06/08 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery Rocky Mountain News
Wallace drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
Sonoma's Brett Wallace - batting in an earlier conference game against Stanford - was drafted 13th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals. Photo by Jared Wallace/Jared Wallace Photography Sonoma Index-Tribune
First peek
The art show will take a back seat to the venue when "Phylum" opens today at Colorado College's Cornerstone Arts Center. "Phylum" will be interesting enough. Colorado Springs Gazette
Bringing art auction to southern India
By Papri Sri Raman, Chennai, June 6 : A rare M.F. Husain for just $35,000? Or a 1991 Souza for $35,000 and a 1948 Souza for $50,000 or a recent Raza for $17,500? Yes, and that too, in Chennai and Bangalore. New Kerala
Let's put City Hall to a vote
WHAT SHOULD be done with an official building, such as Boston's City Hall, that is regarded as a modern masterpiece by architectural cognoscenti but detested by many, if not most, of the city's population? Boston Globe
In Town & Around
Metro Celebrate Red Earth 1 . More than 1,200 American Indian artists and dancers from across North America gather for the 22nd annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival . Celebrate the state's heritage today through Sunday at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. today with the Red Earth Parade downtown. The art market opens at 11 a.m. ... The Oklahoman
Fiberworks 2008 opens today
The finest work from Oklahoma's fiber arts community will be featured at Fiberworks 2008, opening today from 6 to 8 p.m., at Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 811 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City. Sponsored by Fiber Artists of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and Individual Artists of Oklahoma, the annual juried show includes an eclectic mix of weaving, needlework, basketry, art quilting, ... The Oklahoman
Art happenings
Gallery walk The Paseo Artists Association will host its monthly gallery walk from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday on the Paseo, NW 28 and Walker to NW 30 and Dewey. More than 15 galleries will open their doors to everyone. For more information, call 525-2688. One woman show "Text as Texture,” a solo show featuring works by Sarah Davidson, is on view through June 28 at the ... The Oklahoman
Flaming Lips' movie to premiere during deadCenter Film Festival
Leave it to Wayne Coyne to screen a home movie in his own backyard that draws police intervention. Of course, this isn't some ordinary video of kids and dogs on the lawn. It's "Christmas on Mars,” a seven-years-in-the-making Flaming Lips production that finally gets its long, long-awaited formal Oklahoma City premiere June 13-14 at the deadCenter Film Festival. And the soundtrack is LOUD — as it ... The Oklahoman
Film festival plans to screen 90-plus films at downtown venues
The eighth annual deadCenter Film Festival will take place in downtown Oklahoma City from Wednesday through June 15. The festival offers screenings of more than 90 films in just five days, including Oklahoma films and Sundance award-winning documentaries. In addition to the vast selection of quality films, deadCenter also features high-powered networking events, panel series and parties. ... The Oklahoman
American Indian gallery's grand opening is tonight
NORMAN — Tribes 131, the new storefront for Southwest Indian Arts and Native American Art Calendar Inc., will have its grand opening and Red Earth Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the gallery, 131 24th Ave. NW. The event will feature the work and appearances of 10 American Indian artists: Troy Anderson, Shan Goshorn, Jane Osti, Benjamin Harjo Jr., Dolores Purdy Corcoran, Robby McMurtry, ... The Oklahoman