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Separating East from West with a calligrapher's touch
"How to Read Chinese Paintings," on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until Aug. 1, shows that Chinese painting from the 8th to the 18th century aimed at effects and was governed by rules that had no equivalent in Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times.
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Opening reception at Paris Gibson Square this evening
An opening reception for Rudi Dietrich “Echoes” features an ArtShare presentation at 6 p.m. See photography, digital images and more. Admission is free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, 1400 1st Ave. N. 727-8255.
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Online Art Galleries Transform the Oil Paintings Industry
Over the years, online businesses have grown to unbelievable heights. So much in fact that many brick and mortar retailers are becoming obsolete.
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South Africa: Doccie Festival Looks At the Environment
The 2008 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, which began yesterday, Thursday, 19 June 2008, at Nu Metro Hyde Park in Johanneburg, intends to build upon the success of last year's Environmental Focus by screening films such as Distant Cousins, Urban Cowboy, Laxmi's Blessings and Birdman, all of which explore special relationships between humans and animals - baboons, ...
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Empty no more; LEC fundraiser brings Food Bank top bucks
South Texas Food Bank development Director Salo Otero made an important announcement amid chili dogs and the laughter of 80 children at the Rio Bravo Community Center on Thursday.Otero told the children and other community members that the food bank had raised $32,000 from last week's LEC Empty Bowls benefit and silent auction.
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Hudson company's sand works wonders at Hampton Beach
HUDSON, N.H. - When Greg Grady informs people what he does for a living, often there are those who think that he must be joking. But further discussion with Grady about his chosen profession as a world-traveling sand sculptor quickly reveals that when it comes to such creations, this founder and lead judge of the eight-year-old Hampton Beach Sand Sculpture Contest is quite serious about his sand.
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Children's book legend Tasha Tudor dies
Tasha Tudor, a children’s book illustrator and author whose delicate and dreamy artwork was featured in about 80 books, including a 1944 edition of “Mother Goose” that was so successful it enabled her to buy a farm and create a lifestyle rooted in the early 19th century, has died. She was 92.
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NorthJersey.com: providing local news, sports and classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
The Wildlife Conservation Sopciety unveiled Madagascar, a new exhibit at the Bronx Zoo inside the restored historic Lion House. Feeling like planting a tree or thanking The Goddess? Watch a video of wiccans celebrating summer solstice at Practical Magick in Pompton Lakes.
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Award-winning films from China to be shown
Timing is everything. With the Summer Olympics in Beijing just around the corner, and a couple of major Asian exhibitions at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, it's only appropriate that a series called "Chinese Film Now" would begin this weekend at the academy's theater.
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Photos displayed at Incline Library
A photo of Eagle Falls in Emerald Bay hangs above the coffee bar at the Incline Village Library. Andrew Knoll surfs the Web Thursday morning in a nook with two photos from the Jarvis Gallery Collection, on display in the Incline Village Library until July 31.
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Library showing photos
The work of Tahoe photographer Susan Hartzell will be on exhibit through July 15 at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. The theme of the one-woman show is "Nature's Light."
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Arts Center Debuts “Cover Story” and “Solos Show” Tonight
The Westport Arts Center debuts two exhibits tonight with a reception open to the public at the center at 6:30 p.m. “Cover Story” is an exhibition of contemporary book jacket design by local artist/designers to celebrate the Westport Public Library’s 100th birthday.
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The Week: June 20-22, 2008
Summer officially begins this weekend, dawning with a multitude of tunes at the National Women's Music Festival, the Mad City Summer Hip-Hop Jam, MadCeltFest, the Madison Blues Picnic, and the Launchpad state finals. That's only the start, though, with the fun also including: productions of 'lt;i'gt;For What It's Worth'lt;/i'gt; and 'lt;i'gt;Ah, Wilderness!'lt;/i'gt;; Rooftop Cinema, Feast with ...
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Fruitlands fund-raising auction, gala tonight
HARVARD -- Don't be left out -- only a few seats remain! Local Roots: Fruitlands Fundraising Auction and Gala Friday, June 20 at 7 p.
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Arnhem land artist scoops Togart award
An artist from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory has taken out this year's Togart contemporary arts award.
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Saratoga, New York’s Summer Season Kicks Off With Horse Racing, Performances, Festivals and More
World-class Thoroughbred horse racing, the performing arts, historical sites and much more awaits visitors to Saratoga, New York this summer.
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AT&T Rocks as the Presenting Sponsor of Vans Warped Tour '08
Want to get connected with 100 bands in 42 U.S. cities as part of the longest running touring music festival in the country?
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Training center residents, staff open art show
The swirls and the colors seem completely abstract at first, but the artist answered correctly when asked to name the painting.
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Namibia: Two Dozen Short Film Entries Received
A total of 23 entries have been received from Namibian film scriptwriters for the country's first-ever Short Film Competition, it was announced in a press statement by the Windhoek Wild Cinema Festival.
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Broadview Hts.: Art show part of Summer Festival
There will be a juried Arts and Crafts Show from July 10-12 during the Broadview Heights Summer Festival. The show will be in the Broadview Heights gymnasium, 9543 Broadview Road. Prospective vendors may contact Judy Faulhaber at (440) 526-7315 or...
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IPC Midwest Show Proves Staying Local Can Pay Off
Scheduled for Sept 21-25, 2008 at Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg, Ill, IPC Midwest Conference and Exhibition will bring together best of global electronics industry. Event will feature state-of-the-art exhibition, technical conference sessions, professional development courses, standards development meetings, as well as special events such as free forums, free ...
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State university displays artworks by its alumni
MANILA, Philippines - In a rare display of Filipino artistry and creativity, state-run University of the Philippines (UP) is showcasing 100 pieces of artworks made by its noted alumni, including nine national artists.
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Weekend wine event benefits Akron Art Museum - SSNL
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Akron Art Museum expanded its successful Akron Wine Auction to a three-day format June 13-15.
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Tanzania: Govt to Safeguard Henna Art
The Government has vowed to protect through intellectual copyright, henna paintings developed by women artists in Zanzibar. Export orders for the internationally-acclaimed works have boosted incomes of women.
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Artist invites subjects into his living backyard portrait
Despite the summer heat, it is cool back here in the little wood. The curving limbs of ancient trees are nature's sculptures, and the sound of running water from a waterfall and creek are the music, with solos from the birds. On a small still pond, each bloom on the water lilies is a work of art. And no set designer could improve on the lighting.
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