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Yassin's first year here has been marked by frustrating - even humiliating - experiences: A small apartment in a crime-scarred area of Jacksonville ... Saif Alnasseri, a 31-year-old wartime translator and journalist, has fared better ... "But there are a lot of things I spent years building in Baghdad. ... I was very well-known in my neighborhood. They called me doctor. I had a lot of people who respected me. Here I'm starting from the beginning. From zero.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Community calendar Oct 10, 2009
Featuring music, art, crafts, antiques and food. Part of the annual Scenic Drive in the Villages of Van Buren ... Food starts being serving ; 3 p.m., auction, 50/50 drawing, prizes. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 10, 2009
Marge Simpson is the first cartoon to feature on the cover of Playboy ... The price of art and antiques is being driven up by investors looking for alternative homes for their cash, research for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors showed ... The US president said he was "surprised and deeply humbled after winning the Nobel Peace Prize. New version of classic TV saga of a Belgravia family and its servants, set for BBC comeback next year. The Palm Pre goes on sale in the UK on Oct 16. But... (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The ruler of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, owns the most extensive collection of art and artifacts of the Malay world, having started his collection when he was in his twenties and still the Raja Muda (Crown Prince). His vast collection of objets dart includes priceless keris, textiles, antique jewellery, maps, furniture, sculptures by Orang Asli, ceramics, weaponry, books, vintage vehicles, manuscripts, prints and paintings ... His emphasis is on the historical items of Malaysia in... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Weekend Events Oct 9, 2009
Visit 12 galleries for free tonight Advertisement Enjoy free admission, artist meet-and-greets and receptions at Gallery Night, tonight, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., and 11 other art galleries around town ... Cost: Free Info: Call 459-5477 or visit for a list of participating galleries ... Hear from artists at Maritime Museum Entrepreneur and designer Paul Rowan, VP of Design for Umbra, will participate in a panel discussion and idea exchange on Erie's creative economy,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
Pacific Pictures, student work from the Carleton College seminar in the South Pacific, will be on exhibit through Nov. 1, in Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College, 106 Central St. Gallery talk is from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., by Fred Hagstrom, professor of art at Carleton College ... The concert begins at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert talk at 2:15 p.m. The program consists of a Haydn Sinfonia, a Schubert Overture and Unfinished Symphony, and a Mozart Sinfonia Concertante ... Beth Guterman, viola, and... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
‘Back to life Oct 9, 2009
He s restored 75 chairs since discovering the weaving art at a class at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster 18 months ago. Caning is a seven-step process in which strands of material are woven together to create chair seats or seat backs. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Oak Hill event celebrates heritage Oct 9, 2009
OAK HILL -- Whether you like to fish, eat seafood, or enjoy music and art, there will be plenty to do at the Oak Hill Heritage Festival on Saturday ... Arts and crafts vendor booths are available for $15 by calling 386-416-9277. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
WASHINGTON A slew of celebrity writers from John Irving to Jodi Picoult are scheduled to take part in this year s National Book Festival in Washington, scheduled for Sept. 26. Other famous authors expected to participate include James Patterson, Marilynne Robinson, Judy Blume, John Grisham, Junot Diaz, Colson Whitehead, Jeannette Walls and Julia Glass ... The traveling exhibit includes soldiers, archers, acrobats and animals, and 100 sets of artifacts including armor, weapons and bronze vessels.... (Carroll County Times, MD)
Chinatown’s good fortune Oct 8, 2009
Leo Wang, 25, took a chance on starting his own business, 101 Bakery, on Beach Street in Chinatown ... Sending your article ... Your article has been sent. (Boston Globe)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
For more than a hundred years, over 70 Alutiiq ceremonial masks were housed in a museum in France, honored as art yet completely cut off from their original cultural context. Reclaiming tradition 100809 ART 1 Juneau empire For more than a hundred years, over 70 Alutiiq ceremonial masks were housed in a museum in France, honored as art yet completely cut off from their original cultural context ... Where: Hearthside Books & Toys, Nugget Mall Details: www. (Juneau Empire)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
"Table manners have become a lost art," says etiquette expert Jill Slatter ... Unscented candles are a great part of holiday decor, but should only be lit during the evening ... They may make a prayer or statement or start by passing a dish. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Fashionista Iris Apfel finally gets her due Oct 8, 2009
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Rare Bird was a surprise hit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Apfel, once regarded as simply an eccentric with a love of daring prints and accessories, is now being recognized as a fashion trailblazer. (Boston Globe)
Anthropologie Rage: Why We Love To Hate the Pretty Corporate Emporium Oct 8, 2009
She wants authenticity in her life, as in her purchasesbut she doesn't trust the marketplace, which is where most of us go to carve out our identities, or at least art-direct them ... writing: Johnson's job [is] traveling far and wide in search of grandiose antiques, impish art and off-kilter treasures ... Lindsay Lohan launched her debut collection as artistic director of Ungaro on Sunday. (Slate)
Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009
His company, Russell Johnson Imports/Art Thang, sells vintage telephones and seltzer bottles recycled by families in Argentina ... He showed it to some of his connections in the interior design industry, and they wanted more, and Russell Johnson Imports/Art Thang was born ... Upon his return to Argentina, Johnson started a business relationship with the seltzer-bottle vendor, and later with a family who refurbishes rotary-dial phones. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Rebirth of an icon (3) Oct 5, 2009
New Silver Beach carousel, a mix of traditional designs, parts from original ride and modern innovations, is nearly complete ... Art Ritchie, CEO and co-owner of Carousel Works Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, met with board members of the Silver Beach Carousel Society, talked briefly with construction supervisors and viewed the 50-foot-high shell of the hand-built carousel's future home ... At first heartbroken, society board members soon realized the benefits of a new carousel. (The Herald-Palladium)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
This still semi-industrial neighborhood, with its wide streets, its renovated (and run-down) cottages and Victorians and live-work spaces, has always attracted artists ... As the shops came in, some artists were forced out ... But many artists remained and, recently, more are moving back in as rents come down. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cutting the threads Oct 5, 2009
The Brooklyn Museum is cashing in on its clothing after deciding last year to combine its costume collection with that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 23,500-piece Brooklyn collection, which the museum started amassing in 1902, has been little seen by the public in recent years ... The garments for sale are mostly those considered redundant examples of a particular designer or period, and some items in poor condition. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rick Steves: Marvelous markets of Provence Oct 5, 2009
Article:Rick Steves' Europe: Market in Provence:/c/a/2009/10/02/TRBF19VC4P.DTL Article:Rick Steves' Europe: Market in Provence:/c/a/2009/10/02/TRBF19VC4P.DTL advertisement ... You can find an endless array of products at Provenal markets, from clothing to crafts, art to antiques, pates to picnic fare (produce, meats, cheeses, crusty golden baguettes and pastries) ... The biggest market days are usually on weekends, so that everyone can partake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Art in the park Oct 4, 2009 Festival boasts qi gong feats, cooking, acrobatics, tea ceremonies Oct 4, 2009 Tour solar, bake cookies, shop for antiques Oct 3, 2009 City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009 Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns Oct 3, 2009 NFL PLAYERS Debuts Player Caricature Line Oct 2, 2009 Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009 To market, to market in Provence Oct 2, 2009 Nate Berkus turns rental into home Oct 2, 2009 Charge filed for stolen van Gogh art Oct 2, 2009 5 Arizona ghost towns Oct 1, 2009 Film tells of cross-burning Oct 1, 2009 City's fall festival is Saturday Oct 1, 2009 Rental to refuge in 3 easy steps: Nate Berkus shows how it's done Oct 1, 2009 Something special about the Cotswolds Oct 1, 2009 Round Top Antiques Fair opens today Oct 1, 2009 Community Calendar and Area Events Sep 30, 2009 October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009 Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009 Video: Warner Bros. Entertainment Caps Off Year-Long Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with September 24 Emerald Gala in New York City Sep 26, 2009 Unique toy store attracts broad following Sep 26, 2009 Top 10 insurance tips Sep 26, 2009 Antique cars need good storage to stay in pristine condition Sep 25, 2009 * FESTIVAL: Picnic power Sep 25, 2009 16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive Sep 25, 2009 Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people Sep 24, 2009 Fanfare and fireworks planned for Town Night and Town Day Sep 24, 2009 Comfort Fall Art Walk this weekend (38) Sep 22, 2009 Three held in Iraqi art 'sting' Sep 21, 2009 'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009 Let the festivities begin Sep 19, 2009 Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009 Community calendar Sep 19, 2009 • Community news Sep 18, 2009 A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009 Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009 Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009 Romance on a budget - enjoy the great outdoors Sep 18, 2009 Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy Sep 18, 2009 Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Sep 17, 2009 The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009 Things to do around town this weekend Sep 15, 2009 Joe red-faced over green ban Sep 14, 2009 HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009 Region Roundup Sep 14, 2009 No comments posted. Sep 13, 2009 My New York: Martha Stewart Sep 13, 2009 Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009 Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009 Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009 List of this weekend's fairs, festivals and events Sep 12, 2009 * More than Miro Sep 12, 2009 Sept. 10 Around Town Sep 12, 2009 A life unraveled, a puzzling death Sep 11, 2009 Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009 Local Industry News & Notes Sep 10, 2009 Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009 Arc of Washington County plans benefit garage sale Sep 9, 2009 Town planning new Railroad Festival in Oct. Sep 9, 2009 Auto Fest brings more than cars to Hamilton City Park Sep 9, 2009 Armless, legless student gets by with a little help from man's best friend Sep 9, 2009 Damien Hirst in Vicious Feud with Teenage Artist Over a Box of Pencils, Arifa Akbar, The Independent Sep 9, 2009 ‘Action' comics Sep 7, 2009 Motorheads strut their stuff in Cairo Sep 6, 2009 Art, rare architecture mingle in Old Louisville Sep 4, 2009
The event gave artists a chance to share their talent, antique dealers a new venue for their wares and visitors an opportunity to take home a piece of local art or history or both. In between the tents, unseen and unspoken, were tales of how such a mishmash of antiques ended up at one table, what inspired the artwork displayed and what motivated the purchases made by the people mingling in the market space ... She found the 1940s relic among a collection of rare coins, faded art prints and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle ... Oct 4, 2009
When winter sets in, everyone loves to stoke up the fireplace; heating the home, warming the heart and kindling the spirit. The winter season tends to be the time when attention is drawn to the hearth; wondering how the fireplace can be made more appealing, contemplating different ways to spice up the mantle ... With a few simple , breathe new life into a hearth and make it so much more than utilitarian. (Suite101.com)
Qi gong expert Tu Jin-Sheng will be bending steel bars, pushing a car (using a spear at his throat) and painting intricate Chinese art while standing on raw eggs this weekend ... Due to the nature of this article or past history on this topic, moderators will review all reader comments prior to publication. (Honolulu Advertiser)
It starts at 9 a.m., at the Meals on Wheels facility, and ends at 1 p.m. Coffee and refreshments will start the day ... Wyoming Central ABATE's 29th annual Toy Parade lines up from 11:30 a.m. to noon and leaves promptly at noon from east-side Wal-mart parking lot ... The 2009 Ranch City Party is at the Parkway Plaza from 5 p.m. to midnight. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) exhibit by JFSA s Ascentia Art Therapy Clients is on display at CWRU Weatherhead School of Management, 11119 Bellflower Dr., through Nov. 1 ... The Temple-Tifereth Israel s Museum of Religious Art presents The Shtetl, a collection of 24 original lithographs by William Gropper, through Oct. 30 ... CSU art professor Samantha Baskind gives an art talk on Gropper on Tues. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
A 30s bias-cut gown for the prom or an Edwardian tea dress to wear to a summer garden party will make the wearer a star ... The envelopes can be framed as wall art ... Prices vary greatly, depending on rarity for the most part. (Suite101.com)
Seventeen NFL players to be showcased nationally in original artwork featured on apparel and consumer products ... In addition, under an exclusive agreement between NFL PLAYERS and the NFL, NFLPLAYERS.COM, the company's official Web site is part of the part of the NFL Internet Network ... Founded in 1977 by established illustrator Peter Green, the PGD creative team remains a varied talent pool of strong designers with fine art foundations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Saturday, Oct. 3 party promises "live music, knockout wines, delectable foods and unbelievable discounts." Free to wine club members and two guests, 15 general ... Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey will have a "Renegade Art and Democracy" fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Cornerstone Gardens ... Expect great art, art auction and a panel of renegade artists. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
You can find an endless array of products at Proven;al markets, from clothing to crafts, art to antiques, p ts to picnic fare (produce, meats, cheeses, crusty golden baguettes, and pastries) ... The biggest market days are usually on weekends, so that everyone can partake ... Check editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich's take on local news, politics, sports and celebrities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Nate Berkus turns an apartment into a home in 3 easy steps ... Nate Berkus turns an apartment into a home in 3 easy steps ... Knowing they would be in their 1,400-square-foot apartment for possibly more than a year, and on a student budget, meant minimalism to the max - even with toddler daughter Kate and beagle Cole. (AZCentral -- Home)
No arrest-warrant affidavit was filed in the stolen-artwork case as of Wednesday afternoon. Although Laird's receiving stolen property charge relates solely to what the criminal complaint refers to as "an original Van Gogh painting" - the item in question is actually described by its owner as a charcoal drawing on which van Gogh later based his famous painting "The Night Caf?" - investigators last month seized more than 130 items from various locations in Raton as part of their investigation... (Raton Range, AL)
Others reinvent themselves as tourist destinations or art colonies ... The general desolation of the area, along with the site's crumbling ruins, spray-painted walls, broken glass and spent cartridges give Sasco an aura of post-apocalyptic decay ... It was closed to the public for years, which partially accounts for the exceptionally good condition of several buildings. (AZCentral -- Travel)
In 1993 Roy Kirkland and his partner Doug Sebastian were living in the tiny South Georgia town of Willacoochee, population 1,100, when they woke up one morning to find a charred, seven-foot cross on their lawn ... The documentary, "A Cross-Burning in Willacoochee," premieres Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Out on Film Festival at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema ... It has also been selected to be a part of the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival later this month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The art and craft fair, which is held on East Main Street between First and Fourth streets, will kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. Approximately 90 vendors will be lined down Main Street with flowers, art, pumpkins, cookies and many other items ... The exhibition, which will be held on the upper level of The Market, will feature both new and antique quilts with artisans working on-site. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Knowing they would be in their 1,400-square-foot apartment for possibly more than a year, and on a student budget, meant minimalism to the max - even with toddler daughter Kate and beagle Cole in tow ... He had slipped into the 32nd-floor apartment in advance and, with modest investment, no communication with Kelly and a tight timeline, he turned this furnis 0000004E hed rental into a family refuge in, essentially, three steps that anyone can a 00004000 pply to their home, owned or rented ...... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
For starters, there are the rolling green hills, honey-hued limestone walls, rose-covered cottages and babbling streams that make the area so popular ... This is by no means a tourist destination, but it has sufficient antiques dealers, art dealers and galleries to enable interested visitors to make a day of it ... Set in stunning countryside, the town marks the start of the Cotswold Way, 102 miles of quintessentially English countryside. (India Times)
The Big Red Barn Tent, located across from Royers Caf/ at the Big Red Barn, began as an overflow for the popular barn but has grown into a venue with its own personality, including both American and European dealers, unusual decorative antiques, furniture, accessories, art, china and glassware ... In nearby Carmine, Carmine Dance Hall will feature antique furniture and whimsical art, tantique jewelry, linens, accessories, and gorgeous silver, china, crystal and glassware ... Carmine Dance Hall... (Brenham Banner, TX)
(All fees are collected by the City of Lake Wales Recreation Department) ... (All fees are collected by the City of Lake Wales Recreation Department) ... Participants in the free open knitting group may not attend the beginner's knitting class without paying the class fee. (Lake Wales News, FL)
The event will be at City Place in Town Center and includes food and beverages, arts and crafts and plenty of music and entertainment, featuring Rakim & KenY, Luis Pinto, Rock Tumbao Edwin Acevedo & Pura Plena and many more performers from the world of reggaeton and urban sound ... On Saturday the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Gamble Rogers State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach will have the inaugural Gamble Rogers Memorial Celebration ... The event starts with a parade at 1... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
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The Ruby Slipper Collection, original designer sketches, as well as select pieces from The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection are being auctioned at to benefit EGPAF. Attending guests of the Emerald Gala had the opportunity to bid live from the Crystal Room of Tavern on the Green, with final bids closing and tabulated on September 30 ... Finance partner page. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
She asked if there was even a market in Phoenix for the eclectic, collectible toy art that fills Kiningham's shelves ... "But I'm still here. People are so used to a mainstream industry. They're not used to seeing animals with cigarettes in their mouths. Good art makes you think." ... His passion for art and toys sparked an interest in collecting eclectic and vinyl pieces. (AZCentral -- Business)
Part two of a two-part series on how you can avoid making the 11 most common credit mistakes ... Article By: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:43 ... Items such as art, furs, antiques and collectibles all have coverage limitations on a policy. (iAfrica.com)
State-of-the art security ... "Many of our clients have been with us through various stages of their lives; everything from moving kids in and out of college dorm rooms to storing furniture when they become 'empty nesters' - and everything in between. We almost become part of the family."Whether you are storing antique cars or family heirlooms, your things are valuable to you. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
WHAT: White Label City Life Art Festival ... With City Life Art Festival tomorrow and Sunday at Huashan 1914 Creative Park (sN) (formerly known as Huashan Culture Park, s), the group is putting a new spin on the CAMPO-style outdoor market/music festival ... White Label began in 2008 when A-Li, cofounder of CAMPO (Cinema Art Music People Original), decided to branch out. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Behind the wheel of her 1972 Mercury station wagon filled with art reference books, auction reports, sales catalogues, and notes on paintings and dealers, Selma Koss Holtz traveled across New England, stopping at barn and estate sales and antique shops, looking for her next undiscovered treasure. (Boston Globe)
Then on Town Day, more than 225 booths set up shop, entertainers take the stage and people mill around eating food from a cart ... Though it failed as a year-round place to sell arts and jewelry, the park in front of the Jefferson Cutter House becomes an open-air bazaar full of shoppers and people just passing through ... The League of Women Voters of Arlington is a non-partisan, political organization working diligently to create lasting change in our community. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Comfort Fall Art Walk this weekend. Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:05 AM CDT More than 40 Texas Hill Country artists will display and sell their works at the Comfort Fall Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 ... Artists will greet shoppers and have displays in 15 stores throughout the downtown historic district and along Highways 27 and 87. (Boerne Star, TX)
Three held in Iraqi art 'sting ... Major General al-Zaidi said the men were arrested after attempting to sell one of the artefacts for $160,000 (98,000) to an undercover intelligence officer ... Former French PM's trial to start. (BBC News -- Africa)
High-rise living doesn't always mean sprawling quarters, especially when it comes to actual living spaces ... Four design firms were tapped to turn awkwardly shaped units on the 53rd floor into eclectic, earthy - even whimsical - retreats for their hypothetical clients ... Highlights: The entryway is filled with old skateboard tops collected by Ryan Francis, who also painted the living room columns with blue-and-white abstract art. (San Francisco Chronicle)
People who work up a thirst traveling to the different events can fill their mugs with draft beers for 50 cents at participating taverns ... Food Art Judging from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Atrium Mall today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday will show off people s creativity with non perishable food items ... At 7 tonight, people can participate in the Walking to Save a Life event at the clock on Montana State University- Northern s campus. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Meanwhile, the Waroeng Shanghai 1920 Caf , which recreates the atmosphere of a simple coffee bar in 1920s Batavia (Jakarta), is owned by a ShanghaineseBetawi (Batavian) couple ... Anhars travels across Indonesia in the 70s nurtured in him an appreciation for his countrys much-neglected cultural heritage, and he began to acquire antiques and artefacts, often cast aside by the descendants of the original owners ... More to the point, his wife urged him to offload some of the artefacts... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fish fry starts at 4 p.m. Country Time band 5 to 8 p.m. ... Art in Central Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Park, Fort Madison ... Art workshop 2 to 4 p.m., First Christian Church, 3476 Main St., Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
This event honors Boys State and Girls State participants and Poppy Poster winners ... The Herrett Center for the Arts and Science will host its annual Girls Night Out for all girls in fifth through eighth grades the evening of Oct. 2 ... Girls and adult volunteers will check in at 7:30 p.m. All girls will experience one-hour art, astronomy and anthropology adventure classes, after which the entire group will see a show in the Faulkner Planetarium. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
"It took up to a year to make that blade. It's really a piece of art," he said ... Burda was the resident expert in antique weapons for the day, but fine art specialist David Kimball couldn't resist coming over for a look and adding his comments ... During the American occupation of Japan after World War II, Gen. Douglas MacArthur had samurai swords collected and destroyed en masse, the two experts told the Wolfs. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Lots of old schoolhouses across Arizona have found second lives as museums, art galleries and bed-and-breakfasts ... In 2001, Rosalie and Dom Ayala opened the Noftsger Hill Inn, with classrooms converted into spacious suites decorated with antiques and artwork ... Built in 1918 as an elementary school, it was converted into apartments before becoming a bed-and-breakfast. (AZCentral -- Travel)
BizzArt Gallery is an artists cooperative featuring more than 20 artists that work in a variety of media photography, water color, oil painting, acrylic painting, etchings, jewelry, woodwork and fabric art. Full members include watercolorist Pat Pollack Rhoads, acrylic painter Michael Reed, fabric artist Deb Taylor and photographers John Anneseley, Larry Elkins and Ann Widmann ... Each month the gallery highlights new work from one of these members and one or more of our associate artists. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
To learn more about The Art Institutes, visit. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
There's a particular thrill in seeing an amateur attempt your job ... A part of me felt bad for Beck ... Another part wanted to kiss up to a guy with a huge following. (Time.com)
A former Las Vegas showgirl was arrested in the death of her ex-husband, a wealthy Indian arts dealer whose torso was found in a remote area of the desert in October, Phoenix police say. Sgt. Randy Force with the Phoenix Police Department said Marjorie Orbin was jailed in connection to the death of her ex-husband, Jay Orbin, owner of Jay Hawk International, a Native American art and antiques business ... The plastic bags, according to police documents, are "consistent with the same ones the... (FOX 11, AZ)
Today, you're still unlikely to get sunburn or sore feet, but as for the sifting part, well ... It's just that to find that thing, with relative certainty it is either there or isn't there, now takes two or three times as long as it did back when we were partying like it was 1999 because, well, it was ... Of course, in the days when few people had personal cameras and when newspapers rarely printed photographs, in particular local ones, I can see where this might have come in handy. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Post Road Art Center presents -- The Miniature Show 2009, Opening Reception is Thursday Sept. 10 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy some wine and cheese, see who won prizes and cast your vote for the people s choice award ... The Post Road Art Center is located at 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, Ma. (Hudson Sun, MA)
The property developer Warren Anderson is not known for his willingness to air dirty laundry so The Diary was surprised to hear from a keen-eyed reader who attended an open inspection of Anderson's harbourfront reserve apartment block in Elizabeth Bay of two pairs of ''apparently worn'' boxer shorts left hanging from the door knob of one of the walk-in robes. The block was once part of the Boomerang compound, which also was once owned by Anderson, and goes under the hammer on Thursday with hopes... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Article:HOME / Mergers sitions / Yes, you can show off y:/c/a/2009/09/12/HO9G19APH3. DTL Article:HOME / Mergers sitions / Yes, you can show off y:/c/a/2009/09/12/HO9G19APH3 ... While some of them are looking for a beautiful antique clock or fine piece of china, others are on a hunt for an old-school 1970s "Partridge Family" lunchbox, a bobblehead doll or a pair of banana-shaped salt-and-pepper shakers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the judging and chili feed will start at 5:30 p.m. For information, call 254-4441 or 321-2126 ... NEWLEIPZIG - Planners for the Sept. 26 annual New Leipzig Oktoberfest are looking for volunteers for the flea market and country store, as well as participants for the 5K walk/run that will start at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Gottlieb Weller Community Center in New Leipzig ... STEELE - The Steele AMVETS Club will host a "grumpy old men" fishing tournament... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Comfort Fall Art Walk brings artists, demonstrations, shopping. Published: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 9:23 AM CDT More than 40 Texas Hill Country artists will display and sell their works at the Comfort Fall Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 ... Artists will greet shoppers and have displays in 15 stores throughout the downtown historic district and along Highways 27 and 87. (Boerne Star, TX)
I like chefs almost more than their restaurants, says Stewart ... But there isn t really time for that; not with her morning show, which begins its new season tomorrow, her ongoing personal-brand work and even checking out newly vacant apartments just to see what s available ... " 5. Wyeth Home, 315 Spring St., at Greenwich Street It s a fabulous, gigantic store filled with mouthwatering modern stuff. I go for inspiration. I m a hunter when it comes to antiquing. I m also a changer. Nothing is... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A cowboy from Helena, MT, Cooper started in the movies by falling off horses during Hollywood's "Golden Age." For decades, he was the all-American hero whose believable performances and strong, silent appeal brought him a lifetime of fame ... Hemingway was honored on a stamp in 1989 as the 7th inductee into the Literary Arts series ... Art director Phil Jordan of Falls Church, VA, designed the Gary Cooper stamp using a portrait by artist Kazuhiko Sano of Mill Valley, CA. The image is based on a... (PR Newswire)
The bulldozers have gone silent and Atlanta s historic structures are for the most part getting a breather ... It was like a barrage of artillery fire ... She was working full-time but we were paying her part-time, said Cobb Landmarks preservation chairman, Richard Todd. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The liquidation goes through Monday, September 14, from 10am to 8pm at the 195,000 square foot location of 20th Century Props, 11651 Hart Street in North Hollywood ... Storment added, "Unlike most prop houses that use fabricated or artificial items, the majority of the items from 20th Century Props are authentic vintage items dating from the 1940's to the 1990's and appeared in almost any television program or film you can name." ... "Need your own throne? How about one from Planet of the Apes?... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fleur de Tease Burlesque, French Quarter, Sunday, September 13th ... Art After Dark, Houma, Saturday, September 12th ... Gretna Art Walk, Gretna, Saturday, September 12th. (WWLTV.com, LA)
This is a surprising thing for us to do X neither of us is a big shopper, he particularly dislikes high street fashion, we dont have much money to buy things, and we are in Barcelona for only a couple of days, so should perhaps be following the other tourists to the Gaudi houses or into the Picasso museum ... We found her online through the company that owns the apartment we are staying in, an airy, bare-bricked art deco studio furnished in one-off modernist pieces, with a balcony overlooking... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Council is the local representative of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and disburses State money for projects in the arts and humanities both locally and regionally ... All proceeds from both the tag and bake sale will be donated to the Kindergarten class at Shaker Lane Elementary School ... If you have a caring and compassionate heart, two to four hours a week, and the desire to bring comfort and support, you have what is needed to make a difference in the lives of our patients and... (Littleton Independent, MA)
RALEIGH -- Mental illness robbed Martha Hamilton Watkins of her home and career as a nurse ... Wettlaufer said Martha Watkins was an artistic, creative person who taught herself how to play the 12-string guitar at the age of 15 ... Martha Watkins - COURTESY OF HEIDI WETTLAUFER, WA. (News & Observer)
Today's most viewed articles ... "Rouleau began working in retail at age 18, and for the last 27 years he worked for Linda and John Svenson, managing their store, The Christmas Dove in Barrington. There, he was the visual coordinator and will also offer custom seasonal design at his new boutique.Rouleau said he was thrilled that both Svensons took part in the opening."They have taught me so much and been supportive of my new venture," he said.Rouleau said he did much research and had a solid... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Incoming officers include Joan Hertel of Westberg + White Architects, president; Lori Kruger of Allamakee West Construction, vice president; and Tami Jo Dotson of JR Barto Heating and Sheet Metal, treasurer. Directors include Melanie Smith of E ctric, Wendi Patterson of United Staffing Associates, Donna Castaneda of Diani Building Corp. and Denise Riegel of JR Barto Heating and Sheet Metal ... New antiques, art shop opens. (Santa Maria Times)
11-13: Flagstaff Route 66 Days: Arts and crafts, raffles, poker run/walk, ice-cream social, vendors, food and beverages and more than 400 classic cars ... 25-27: Thumb Butte Fall Festival: Local artists, art studios plus art and heritage organizations ... 2: Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Festival: Festival to thank the moon and Earth for the abundance of the upcoming harvest. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Children can particpate in activities like balloon art and meeting firefighters with their Emergency Response Vehicles. For early shoppers, coffee and donuts will be available, with barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
The town of Hazlehurst will be celebrating its rich arts heritage the first weekend in October at the first Rockin' Railroad Festival ... The event, which starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3 and goes until 9 p.m., will showcase 12 local musical artists, with Hazlehurst native, Copiah Academy graduate, and up-and-coming country musician Pat Roper as the main event ... Chamber board member Janet Foster said festival organizers are looking for arts and crafts vendors for the event, which will focus on... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
After the event, many participants went on to the Poker Run, organized by the Mississippi Rat Pack Car Club ... Hard Luck Award: Art Vradenburg of Keokuk for a 1962 Chevy Pickup ... for a 2003 Harley 883 Hugger; Logan Benson of Keokuk for a 1998 Chevy S10; Daniel Fellows of Keokuk for a 1968 Dodge Dart; Kyle Hamilton of Keokuk for a 1991 Ford Ranger; Nicole Potter of Monmouth, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
"Most of the money, people just poured their hearts out to Kari and which you can see why, said Chandler. It was overwhelming. The hope to raise $2,000 at a gumbo cooking contest, turned into $15,000 when people across many parishes heard about Kari Elizabeth. "It was just amazing ... " Kari Elizabeth excelled with a 4.5 GPA in gifted, advance placement classes. She became a statewide heroine, winning an award. She can e-mail and navigate the Internet with her toes faster than many can do with... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Damien Hirst in vicious feud with teenage artist over a box of pencils - News, Art - The Independent ... Damien Hirst in vicious feud with teenage artist over a box of pencils ... By Arifa Akbar, Arts Correspondent. (Harper's Magazine)
Throughout his career, Catto has found himself on the periphery of the world of comic books and action heroes, but it wasn't until fairly recently that he took the dive fully into that world as part of the creative team behind Captain Action, a new comic published by Moonstone Books ... Catto was influenced by the period in the '70s when other artists and storytellers were coming to prominence and showing what could be done within the confines of the comic medium in terms of both story and art... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
There were dozens of cars on display this weekend, from 1920s antiques to hotrods to muscle cars, and even specialized vehicles like classic fire department cars, police patrol vehicles and more ... Cox, in fact, has a 1971 Dodge Swinger that is in such rare condition that Napa Auto Parts is expected to photograph the car and use it in their calendar next year ... I started doing this in 1970, when I bought my first muscle car and it led to my becoming a mechanic, Cox said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
has two great passions in life art and architecture. He takes pride in the fact that he was able to use the former to salvage the latter by organizing Louisville s first St. James Court Clothesline Art Show in 1957 ... Bird, 82, gathered a few local artists who hung their paintings from a clothesline in St. James Court in an attempt to raise funds for some much-needed improvements in the neighborhood he loved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
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