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Theo Croker to Perform at Rubin Museum of Art
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
Today at 6 p.m. is the special program on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum in tribute to its late, great director, Anne d'Harnoncourt . If her widower, Joe Rishel , who is listed on the program, does decide to speak (as stated in this Philadelphia Inquirer item), there had better be lots of tissues on hand.
Arts Journal |
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Civil War trust holding photography contest
Nearly 150 years ago, Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner and other “embedded” photographers made the Civil War the first major conflict to be extensively documented by photojournalists.
The Dalton Daily Citizen |
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First Class Mail
This pane of 16 U.S. postage stamps, issued in Santa Monica on Tuesday, June 17, depicts many of Charles and Ray Eames’s significant contributions to modern design, including furniture, architecture, film, and exhibits. The stamps were created by USPS Art Director and Designer Derry Noyes.
Santa Monica Mirror |
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News to Yous
The Ojai Center for the Arts (113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai) will be accepting submissions for its annual juried art show, Hot Summer Days, Hot Summer Nights starting Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m.
Santa Barbara Independent |
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Picasso sets new record for Australian art sale
A painting by Pablo Picasso that was sold Wednesday evening in Sydney is the most expensive piece of art ever auctioned in Australia.
CBC |
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I want to know: If Coos Art Museum is the third oldest museum, which are first and second?
Question: The Coos Art Museum describes itself as the third oldest art museum in Oregon. What are the first and second oldest museums?
The World |
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Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む
Sokichi Sugimura, head of the Tokyo-based Public Art Research Institute. He feels elements of Japanese society have lost their moral compass to the point of being downright rude.
Japan Today |
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Celebrate Summer on Detroit's Riverfront at GM River Days
The festival, which will take place on June 20 through 23, will feature Art on the River, a Tall Ship, DTE Energy Parade of Lights and DSO performance.
FOX 2 News Detroit |
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City Council Honors Phila. Museum of Art's Late CEO
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday wrapped up its spring session on a poignant note, by honoring the memory of Anne d'Harnoncourt, the director of the art museum who died on June 1st.
KYW News Radio 1060 |
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Celebrate the arts
The return of the Kingston Arts Festival Saturday, June 28, promises to bring locals and visitors together.
Kingston Reporter |
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Historical items on display at Great Ponds Gallery
Lakeville — During the balance of the month of June, the Great Ponds Gallery in the Lakeville Public Library, located at 4 Precinct Street in Lakeville, will display a collection of historical commemorative items from Lakeville's 100th, 125th, and...
The Standard-Times |
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Tourism, travel 'a bit sluggish' in '08
Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau , The Luminaria, which is part of the Luminaria del Pueblo Project, is one of many pieces of public art visitors can see in and around the Tucson area.
Explorer News |
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Visions from youth
Randy Metcalf/The Explorer , Vickie Corley visits Tohono Chul Park’s exhibit house, where students from Kino School are showcasing their art as part of a summer-long display of student art from three area schools.
Explorer News |
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Residents jazzed about art auction
Huntington residents came out in force to pick up canvasses to paint for the JeFFFest's silent art auction. Local artist Ann Smith read about the opportunity and decided to encourage the members of the art class she teaches to get involved.
The Herald-Press |
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Royal Oak Clay & Glass Festival Returns to Downtown Royal Oak
The Royal Oak Clay & Glass Festival will be held at Downtown Royal Oak, Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, 22.
FOX 2 News Detroit |
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PHOTOS: Summer Solstice Marked With Fire, Magic, Yoga
A fiery cave festival in Spain, an Indian butterfly dance, and a Times Square yogafest -- if previous years are any hint, the 2008 summer solstice should be a day of worldwide rejoicing and revelry.
National Geographic |
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State of the Arts
Want to know what’s going on this week at the Museum of Fine Arts?...
Copperfield Sun |
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Artist uses space glass in her wearable creations
While walking by the display case in the entry way of the Barbara Bush Library, passersby couldn’t help but ask Jeanne Haner if she’s the artist of the glass jewelry on exhibit....
Copperfield Sun |
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Creating art -- one piece at a time
A head here, two hands there -- someday these pieces will become a sculpture of three young people running with joy that will grace the tiny town of Montello, Wisc.
Midland Daily News |
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Summer to start with Renaissance downtown
Downtown Midland is expected to be packed with people checking out special bargains, food samples and a variety of entertainment during the Summer Solstice Stroll Saturday. But visitors had better conduct themselves with the utmost propriety or they might end up in the stockade!
Midland Daily News |
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Museum Of Science And Industry Celebrates 75 Years
Crowds are gathering Thursday to sing "Happy Birthday" to the Museum of Science and Industry as the Chicago institution turns 75.
CBS 2 Chicago |
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‘Defending Democracy’ displays commitment to political participation
“All Power to the People!” As the brotha in charge of art for the Black Panthers, Emory Douglas created newspaper illustrations and posters in the 60s and 70s. Never intended to incite violence, his art served instead as empowerment symbolism as well as a means of communicating Panther programs and philosophy....
Greater Houston Weekly |
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Sheep dogs show devotion, duty, diligence at Highland Festival
Amid the sounds of drummers and bagpipers and the sights of people milling everywhere, a man and his dogs displayed their intelligence, love and respect for each other Saturday in downtown Midland.
Midland Daily News |
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State of the Arts
Want to know what’s going on this week at the Museum of Fine Arts?...
Cypress Sun |
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