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Slice of Life: March 11 to 16 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:22AMothers also read...
Small sign leads to border arrest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe latest in a long line of unwitting border-crossers was nabbed and whisked away by the United States Border Patrol last week.
Nashville to host National Folk Festival Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMNashville will play host to the National Folk Festival from 2011 through 2013.
Modeselektor, Ellen Allien in Techno Documentary Speaking in Code Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMSpeaking in Code, director Amy Grill's documentary about the global techno scene, follows some of the genre's bleeding-edge names, like Modeselektor , Monolake, the Wighnomy Brothers, and Pitchfork contributor Philip Sherburne . It features appearances by Ellen Allien, Akufen, Wolfgang Voigt, Reinhard Voigt, Michael Mayer, Apparat, Miss Kittin, and more. Co-producer David Day, a former Pitchfork ...
Canadian girls dream big, survey reveals Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19AMYoung Canadian girls have big dreams for their careers. Forget being a teacher or secretary -- a new survey shows girls want to be CEOs, school principals and doctors. And only 4% of the girls surveyed said they think being a woman would prevent them from getting their dream job.[...]
Without a TV show, Conan O'Brien taking his show on 30-city tour beginning next month Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19AMNEW YORK (AP) — Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road.
Safety minister blasts reporters Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19AMThe coverage of former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer's court case has drawn the ire of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews. He wrote an open letter about two reporters Wednesday who he claimed were "advancing" the "Liberal spin" by suggesting the Conservative government interfered in Jaffer's case.[...]
Andrews journeys to India to attend Camel Festival Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:18AMAvis Andrews is accustomed to law -- and order. However, that wasnt the case when the Fremont attorney made a trip to ...
Ravinia Festival 2010 to Feature LuPone, Mitchell, O'Hara, McDonald, Cerveris Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:17AMTony Award winners Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell will join forces for staged concerts of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun during the 2010 summer season at the Ravinia Festival in Illinois.
North America’s “punk Islam” scene focus of One World film Taqwacore Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:15AMThe film Taqwacore, which is being screened in the One World festival of human rights documentaries in Prague, focuses on young American Muslims who have embraced rebellious punk rock music, leading to disapproval from some in their community. I spoke to its director Omar Majeed, who is himself Pakistani-Canadian, and began by asking about the origins of the style described in the film as “punk ...
FilAm poet Al Robles in 28th SF Asian American Film Fest Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:17PMSAN FRANCISCO, California, United States—Poet, activist, and Fillmore District native Al Robles will be honored on March 14 at 12:30 p.m. in San Francisco’s Fillmore Plaza on Fillmore and O’Farrell Streets with music, poetry, and remembrance.
‘Year of Small Towns’ campaign kicks off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:15PMThis year is for you if you live in a small town in DeKalb County or anywhere in Alabama. The state kicked off a tourism campaign called the “Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns” on Tuesday with a ceremony in Montgomery.
'Lebanon, Pa.' to debut Sunday at SXSW Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:13PMBen Hickernell spent the latter half of the decade writing, directing, co-producing and pouring his heart into his new movie, "Lebanon, Pa." Wait - what? That's right.
The White Ribbon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:13PMNo wonder Oscar approves.
Spring has sprung! Here are 25 ways to celebrate Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMThough the official start of the season is still some days away, there's no denying that spring has come early to Western Washington. Don't forget to celebrate with these favorite rites of spring.
Stratford festival posts surplus Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMIn theatrical terms, it may have been a real nail-biter, but the Stratford Shakespeare Festival managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat in the last act of its 2009 season. It posted a surplus of $172,367, on revenues of $59 million.[...]
Best bets for this weekend Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMTop events this weekend, March 11-14, around Seattle and Western Washington.
Parade, party or dash for St. Patrick's Day Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMA roundup of 2010 St. Patrick's Day events around Seattle and Western Washington.
Google to digitise old books from Italy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMGOOGLE says it will scan up to 1 million old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence, including works by astronomer Galileo Galilei, in what's being described as the first deal of its kind.
Walton to proceed with study for sports, arts complexes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:06PMSANTA ROSA BEACH — Walton County will proceed with a feasibility study for a sports complex and an arts complex at the urging of residents. Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen wanted to reconsider a bid awarded Feb. 23 to Crossroads Consulting Services...
MUSIC: Tumon festival opens Friday Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:33PMThe 2010 Tumon Bay Music Festival begins Friday with the opening concert at the Hyatt Regency Guam’s grand ballroom in Tumon.
Summer sneak preview: Star vehicles and sequels lead a promising lineup Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:31PMIron Man, Robin Hood, The A-Team, Sylvester Stallone…the summer 2010 season has no shortage of macho heroes for moviegoers to cheer on. But don’t underestimate the female draws, as a new Sex in the City and the third edition of the Twilight franchise grab their share of the box-office bounty.
Next stop for National Folk Festival - Nashville, TN Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:30PMThe Nashville Business Journal is reporting that the National Folk Festival, which is finishing up a three-year run in Butte this summer, will move to Nashville, Tenn. for the next three years.
Walnut Creek/Lamorinda Arts Notes, March 11-12 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe California Independent Film Festival will screen the Oscar-winning 1961 classic film "West Side Story" Saturday night, and will feature a guest appearance by Rita Moreno who garnered an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, for her portrayal of Anita in the film.
Walnut Creek/Lamorinda Arts Notes, March 11-12 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28PMOrindaMoreno to speak at screening of 'West Side Story'The California Independent Film Festival will screen the Oscar-winning 1961 classic film "West Side Story" Saturday night, and will feature a guest appearance by Rita Moreno who garnered an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, for her portrayal
Fan Fest: Individual Game Tickets, Prizes, PA Tryouts And More Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28PMAPPLEBEE'S PARK (Lexington, Ky.) The Lexington Legends will hold their annual "Fan Fest" Saturday, March 13 at Applebee's Park beginning at 10 a.m. when individual game tickets for the 2010 season will go on sale. A St.
Canton alderman: 'No balloon fest' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:27PMWhether Canton will hold its annual Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival this summer is unclear.
Gontran Cherrier: France’s hottest baker Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:26PMComing from anyone else, it might have seemed like an odd question. “How,” Gontran Cherrier asked in his latest book, “could we ignore the erotic character of bread?” How indeed?
Great audience lures French dance to Adelaide Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:25PMOne of Europe's leading dance companies says the high standard of Australian audiences convinced it to be part of this year's Adelaide Festival.
UK Trade & Investment Leads Mission to World's Biggest Music Market with Largest British Contingent to Date at South ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:25PMLONDON----UK Trade & Investment is championing the UK music industry in the United States, the world’s largest music market next week .
Bluegrass announces preliminary lineup Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:50AMAs the sky crackles with cold and the town sleeps under blankets of snow, here’s a drop of summertime to hold in your palm: the 37th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival has announced its preliminary lineup.
MV passes parking agreement 4 to 3 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:49AMJonathan Greenspan thinks parking a car is a simple operation.
Slam Dunk Festival Add New Names Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:49AMRolo Tomassi and Alkaline Trio amongst the latest additions to this year’s Slam Dunk festival. Get your Slam Dunk tickets here!
For the future, a focus on visitors Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:49AMTurbulence in the economy last year drove real estate sales, lodging numbers, sales tax collections and other indicators of economic health into a downward trajectory.
Film production crew moves to Omaha Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:48AMIn the wake of the suspension of film tax incentives in Iowa, LEO Film Releasing has moved its headquarters to Omaha.
FESTIVAL A REASSURING SIGHT ON THE POWER OF OUR YOUTH Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46AMSir:While the world watched in awe as the Olympics unfolded on Canadian soil, an entirely different competition took place in our midst in Chatham-Kent.[...]
Trails, Academy Square may benefit from grants Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45AMThe city council approved the application for two grants at a special session on March 3.
DHS band ready for the spring Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45AMThe Douglas High School music department is swinging grandly into the spring season with a host of honors. Music Director Bill Zabelsky reported that students Cameron Frogget, Marlan Jongsma, Matthew Karr, Cody Lee, Hannah Maxwell and Matthew Stockton made all-state choir, which will be in Las Vegas in April. The six students shared the Northern Zone Nevada Music Education Association's honor ...
Actress pulls out of festival Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:44AMACTRESS Juliet Stephenson has been forced to pull out of this weekend’s Anthony Minghella Film Festival because of a diary clash. Her place will be taken by acclaimed actress Diana Quick, who is best known for her role as Julia Flyte in the classic 1980s TV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited . Other stars at the Minghella festival will include legendary screen actor John Hurt, who will be ...
Daughtry, Goo Goo Dolls mark Final Four Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:11PMPopular recording artists Daughtry and Goo Goo Dolls will perform at White River State Park as part of the three-day free music festival known as The Big Dance during the NCAA Men’s Final Four... Read more at www.WISHTV.com
No St. Paddy's parade planned this year in Tupelo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMTUPELO -The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association this year has opted not to produce a St. Patrick's Day parade downtown. Instead, the group is creating a new event called Wine Downtown.
Tourism reinstates ad grant program Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMIt appears that the outcries of some Webster Parish non-profit organizations who have benefited from Webster Parish tourism advertising grants in the past, have not fallen on deaf ears.
BPCC students picked as regional acting finalists Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:07PMTwo Bossier Parish Community College Theatre Arts students were selected as finalists following their competition in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region VI, February 23-25 in Amarillo, Texas.
Final Frame Helps Bring "The Cove" to the Screen Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PM(2010-03-09) Oscar winning documentary "THE COVE" follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers in a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Japan, where they uncover a horrifying microcosm of devastating ecological crimes; a massive slaughter of more than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises every year and the subsequent sale of their mercury tainted meat.
BHS Drama Club competes in semi finals Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMOn March 13, the Braintree High School Drama Club will be performing at Weston High School in the semi-finals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival.
International Indigenous Broadcasters Conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMIndigenous broadcasters representing Australia, Canada, Hawaii, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, South Africa and Taiwan will gather for the second ever World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference in Taiwan this week.
IFC Has "Mercy" This Spring Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:01PMNorth American rights to romantic drama "Mercy" by Patrick Hoelck have been picked up by IFC Films, the company said Tuesday. The film, starring writer/producer Scott Caan as well as Wendy Glenn, Troy Garity, Erika Christensen, Alexie Gilmore, John Boyd, Dylan McDermott, Whitney Able and James Caan, will close the 2010 Gen Art Film Festival. IFC Films' Lizzie Nastro negotiated the pact with Ben ...
Blondie Converse Shoes Available For Teenage Girls Who Have No Idea Who Blondie Are Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:01PMBlondie singer Deborah Harry is a pretty fashionable lady, so it makes sense that Blondie now have their own line of Converse shoes, which Harry's helped design.
Harty has total faith in Captain Cee Bee Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:44AMEddie Harty admits he would not swop Captain Cee Bee for any other horse in the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.
Drum beat initiates final casting of legendary warrior Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:41AMVietNamNet Bridge – President Nguyen Minh Triet and the permanent deputy chairman of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha's Central Executive Council, Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, beat a drum yesterday to begin the final casting of a bronze statute of a legendary hero who will eventually stand atop Mount Da Chong just northwest of the city.