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EVENT: Stevie Wonder, Bill and Camille Cosby to Help Oberlin Dedicate and Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Litoff ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:31PMA two-day celebration marking the grand opening of the Litoff Building will include a concert by singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, an evening with comedian Bill Cosby, and a host of performances by Oberlin Jazz Studies alumni, faculty, and students. A complete schedule of events is forthcoming, but other highlights of the weekend (Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1) include jazz films at the ...
Irish flag raising in Utica a reminder of area's Irish culture Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:52PMUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - March is Irish Heritage month in the City of Utica, and for the second year, the Irish flag is flying high above Hanna Park after a ceremony at City Hall Wednesday afternoon.
Critics Blast Transborder Immigrant Tool as 'Irresponsible' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:15PMA cell phone application that will help illegal immigrants find water and key landmarks as they cross into the United States is an inappropriate use of taxpayer funds and an irresponsible use of technology, critics say.
Knesset to Biden: Free Pollard as Gesture Toward Israel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:49PMFollow Israel news on and .
Plays needed Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:41AMApril 1 is the deadline to submit one-act plays for the Peninsula College fourth annual Festival of Student-Directed One-Act Plays.
Barron announces Linn supervisor re-election bid Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:40AMCEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron has announced she will run for re-election in District 1. Barron, 56, of 195 Braybrook St. SE, will be running for her fifth term. She has been a supervisor since getting elected in 1996. Before that, she was director of the Freedom Festival. “In the last two years, all [...]
Prepare for a deluge of Jimi Hendrix merchandise as the music industry marks the 40th anniversary of his death Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:51AMTHIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix and, predictably, the event is being commemorated with the release of a new CD, the freshening up of his clas
PNP film fest: Showcase of talents or grand PR campaign? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:31AMThe Philippine National Police opened its first ever film festival Wednesday amid criticisms that it is "exploiting" upstart filmmakers just to give its image a much-needed boost. An official of the Film Academy of the Philippines, however, accused the PNP of "exploiting" young filmmakers.
Carmen' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:57AMDon José (Hansu Kim) is smitten by Carmen (Myeongsook Park). "Carmen" is in the house. And thanks to the Bel Cantanti Opera, the gypsy woman is still crimson and kind of cool. Sure, she loves 'em and leaves 'em, and has a penchant for slicing and dicing any broad who gets in her way.
Coast Lines March 10, 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:46AMWATSONVILLE Mi Pueblo Food Center raises $12, 000 for Haiti Mi Pueblo Food Center customers and staff dug into their pockets to raise $12,000 for Haiti earthquake relief.
Vic filmmaker hopes to milk success Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:21AMVic filmmaker Veeran Naran is the Australian winner of the 2010 Indian Film Festival.
Williamstown Theatre Festival season to feature American classics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:40AMWednesday March 10, 2010 New England Newspapers WILLIAMSTOWN -- Nicholas Martin will open his final season as artistic director of Williamstown Theatre Festival with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The musical farce by Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim begins performances June 30 on the Main Stage, where it is scheduled to run through July 11.
Filmmaker hopes to milk success Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:08AMFilmmaker Veeran Naran has felt the burden of growing up in Western society while striving to hold onto his Eastern heritage.
Student promotes the need to read Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:17PMBlake O'Connor, the force behind the recent Family Literacy Night at Freedom High, has a goal to inspire people to read.
Local festival to give bands feedback Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:55PMCONYERS — It’s a busy week for some of the large bands in Rockdale County high schools. For the past several months, the bands at Heritage, Rockdale County and Salem high schools have been preparing for annual evaluations and festival performances.
Country Throwdown Tour firms up spring plans Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:05AMOrganizers of Country Throwdown--a traveling multi-stage affair headlined by Montgomery Gentry [ tickets ] , Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram--have firmed up the tour's itinerary with dates in 23 cities this spring. The trek will get underway May 14 in Tampa, FL, and travel through the Southern and Midwestern states before ending up with a West Coast slate that concludes June 20 in ...
Thumbs up for Dana Point's banner program Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42AMDANA POINT The City Council on Monday unanimously approved the expansion of a city-wide banner program that initially will cost about $31,000 to promote seasonal special events. In 2006, the panel approved the existing community banner program for...
Harkins Valley Art maintains its historical charm Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:05AMAfter 72 years, Harkins Valley Art theater in downtown Tempe continues to thrive.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Composer/Percussionist Lukas Ligeti Tours Afrikan Machinery This Spring 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:31AMComposer/Percussionist Lukas Ligeti Continues a Nationwide Tour of Afrikan Machinery Brilliantneatly bridges the classical-modernist-world-music divide. - The Scotsman (U.K.) Fresh off his first ever UK solo performances, composer/percussionist Lukas Ligeti continues to wow audiences with his post-minimalist polyrhythmic music in a nationwide Spring 2010 concert tour (see schedule below ...
Joe Sample to Headline At 2010 Jazz In The Gardens Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:07AMSample this, a old school jazz master, a hippie on the corner, yes Jos Sample will perform at the 2010 Jazz In The Gardens two day music festival.
BC-MCT-ENTERTAINMENT-BJT-UPDATE _ entertainment Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:14AMLA_In 2006, Snipes was brought up on tax-related charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government (he was acquitted) and misdemeanor charges for willfully refusing to file a tax return (he was sentenced to three years in prison but is out on bail while he appeals). [...] he has been in a kind of B-movie exile, shooting direct-to-DVD movies with names like
Finding happiness Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:57AMGoldfrapp return all happy and relaxed. What happened?
Plans under way for a special annual Passover celebration Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:37AMA traditional Passover Seder takes a lot of planning and preparation.
Readers tell 'Hot Button': What should be the new Ole Miss mascot? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:00AMToday 's question: What mascot should Ole Miss students choose to replace Colonel Reb -- and why? The new mascot should be a Revolutionary War soldier. It would be the figure of a person with a tricorner hat, blue coat and pants of the revolutionary period. Since the colonists in those days were called "rebels" by the British, this would work to replace Colonel Reb. This figure would be more ...
Good-cause calendar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:03PMMarch * Monday: Red Cross Hometown Heroes luncheon, Chattanooga Convention Center, 11:30 a.m., featured speaker is Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher, benefits Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. 265-3455.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee parade and festival Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:50PMPosted by: Melissa Johnson - bio | email Selma, AL (WSFA) - The Bridge Crossing Jubilee continues this weekend in Selma. Saturday, folks took part in a parade and festival in downtown. The events are
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Photostory16: Buddy Rich Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:14PMThis image of Buddy Rich by Paul Slaughter is a personal favorite of mine. I think it's one of the most dynamic and revealing photos of the drummer. For a brief second, you get to see Rich's intensity, anxiety and aggression in one fleeting glance (or glare). Let Paul pick up the story: "On September 20, 1970, I was covering the Monterey Jazz Festival for several magazines. Back in those days ...
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Photostory16: Buddy Rich Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:14PMThis image of Buddy Rich by Paul Slaughter is a personal favorite of mine. I think it's one of the most dynamic and revealing photos of the drummer. For a brief second, you get to see Rich's intensity, anxiety and aggression in one fleeting glance (or glare). Let Paul pick up the story: "On September 20, 1970, I was covering the Monterey Jazz Festival for several magazines. Back in those days ...
2Day in the SCV: March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:38AMWelcome to The-Signal.com's "2day in the SCV," a compendium of today's events and a quick journey through the past, present and future.
2Day in the SCV: March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:38AMWelcome to The-Signal.com's "2day in the SCV," a compendium of today's events and a quick journey through the past, present and future.
Church happenings | March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:41AMSouth Carolina Conference: Lay Council annual Lay Day, 5 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church in Rock Hill.
Alicia Keys Gallery Spotlight: Rosemont, IL - March 3, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMR&B/neo soul star Alicia Keys [ tickets ] seems to be everywhere right now; in fact, she's set to perform live on "Oprah" today. During the show, Keys also plans to give viewers a sneak peek at her "Put It In A Love Song" music video featuring Beyonce [ tickets ] . Keys' fourth studio set "The Element of Freedom," debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart after its December release, and one ...
Trip talk Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:54AMThe following trips are sponsored by nonprofit groups. If your group is planning a trip and seats are available, e-mail information to Iris Hersh at community@publicopinionnews.com ; or fax to her attention at 264-0377.
Iran urged to release journalist jailed for political activism Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:42AMHengameh Shahidi began a six-year sentence last week, for charges relating to her political work in the wake of last year's disputed presidential election.
BaoBao Festival celebrates West African music, traditions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:52AMBoulder will be treated to West African culture at the 7th Annual BaoBao Festival this weekend at the Boulder Theater. The celebration, which draws upon the African tradition of gathering around the BaoBao tree to tell stories, will be featuring African drumming, dancing, and original storytelling by Akraham Cofie.
Refugee All Stars "Rise" to challenge of 2nd album Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:50PMIn the weeks after the earthquake in Haiti, many musicians and other artists rushed to help, hosting benefits and raising funds.
Chris McGrath: When, not if, Saturday comes... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:17PMNow there's a novelty. A sporting showcase, coming to Britain in 2012, that might actually make a few quid. And while some of us will dependably respond with the same, supercilious dread that animates all right-thinking Britons, in contemplating a national ego trip down the precipice of Mount Olympus, it's pretty hard to argue with the market forces.
Constitution Center is a stage for timely theater Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:01PMYou know a play is timely when the director consults newspapers, TV, radio, and the Internet constantly to see if the script needs updating.
Rainsville sets cop’s personnel hearing Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:37AMThe Rainsville City Council set a due process hearing for a police officer during its meeting Monday. At the advice of City Attorney Jayson Carroll, a personnel hearing was set for March 10 at 5 p.m. for Officer Kenneth Talley.
Mountainfilm focuses on the extinction crisis Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:29AMIn keeping with the International Year of Biodiversity, Mountainfilm will launch its 32nd annual festival on May 28 with an in-depth look at species extinction.
Luis Palau to preach to 20000 at Chinese megachurch Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:27AMAmerican evangelist Luis Palau will preach to an overflow crowd of up to 20000 people at a megachurch in mainland China this month
Media score Panagbenga deputized marshals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:11AMA PETITION decrying how media marshals treated Manila-based and local mediamen during the coverage of street dancing and float parades last Saturday and Sunday is circulating nationally. read more
Meet Shore artist Diana Davis Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:39AMONANCOCK -- Diana M. Davis, watercolor artist, grew up on Virginia's Eastern Shore, a place of tranquil beauty. Drawing and painting were very much part of her life as a child. Later, she began taking lessons with Emily Daugherty at the age of 10, at the age of 18 she began painting watercolors.
Happenings, March 3 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:04AMButler Township - The Center for Landscape Design & Stewardship is now seeking applications for new garden plot rentals at the Butler Township Community Garden for the 2010 season. Plots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone who would
If truth be told Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:55PMAlthough its grandest mission, Fringe Festival 2010, recently lowered its curtain last month, the renowned Patravadi Theatre continues to maintain its reputation as a space where international artists and locals meet. And this week, Tel-Aviv-born artist Nir de Volff will offer local audiences his directing skills in physical theatre with a live performance of The Ministry of Truth.
Damien Echols Speaks: From Death Row To Freedom Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:31AMNew evidence, court delays and growing support for West Memphis 3 New evidence attracting more support for new trial
What's happening in New Orleans: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:04AMDon't miss these events.
ThisWeek Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:13AMMONDAY [3-1] American Business Women's Association, 5:30 p.m. Sisters' Place, 215 Terrace Ave. Meeting of the Indy Skyline Chapter. Call Judy, (317) 294-6861.
Political Notebook: Fincher to be on ‘Huckabee’ Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:06PMMacon native Durwood “Mr. Doubletalk” Fincher is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the FOX News Channel show “Huckabee” with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee tonight at 8 p.m. The show is scheduled to be repeated Sunday at 8 and 11 p.m.
Be fair to Tea Party movement; learn its principles Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:50PMBe fair to Tea Party movement; learn its principles