Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
Aoife O'Donovan's sultry vocals float over Tristan Clarridge's cello riffs, Dr. Gregory Liszt's futuristic four-finger banjo rolls, fiddler Brittany Haas' melodic improvisations and Corey DiMario's bass lines. The band will perform at Crowell Concert Hall, across the street from 45 Wyllys Ave., Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $22, $18 for seniors and students. (Middletown Press, CT)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 21) Sep 21, 2008
Denis Leary's "Rescue Me" co-creator Peter Tolan writes and directs a characteristically dark comedy about a young Vegas hooker (Brittany Snow) with a self-deludingly cheery outlook, and her gambling-addicted sitcom writer uncle (Matthew Broderick), who self-deludingly plans to save her. Extras: Commentary by Tolan and Broderick; premiere interviews. (Boston Globe)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
FALMOUTH Brittany and Robbie Bergquist are teenage siblings who didn't even own a cell phone in 2004, when they heard that a local Army reservist faced a $7,600 bill for making calls home from Iraq. BREWSTER One man s trash may not truly be someone s treasure but is it worth clambering across mountains of jagged metal. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Around the towns Jun 29, 2008
Twirlers due to perform included: Emily Agentovich, Heather Agentovich, Katherine Agentovich, Ashlyn Anderson, Jillian Barbaro, Kylie Besz, Riley Bossick, Valerie Christiansen, Abby Comparetta, Shauna Cummings, Brittany Eakle, Paige Eakle, Peyton Eakle, Makenna Enslin, Stacie Gowat, Courtney Halstead, Nicole Hamelburg, Karma Harris, Jennifer Jablonowski, Nikki Kasheta, Emily Kielar, Caitlin McManus, Madison Moase, Aylvia Mroczka, Angel Muzzy, Jennifer Natishak, Katherine Pecko, Amber Riefler,... (Scranton Times, PA)
Prom Night delivers classic slasher fun Apr 12, 2008
Brittany Snow ( American Dreams, Hairspray ) is Donna Keppel, a beautiful and virginal high school senior tormented by the grisly memory of finding her family butchered and watching her mother be murdered ... Brittany Snow in Prom Night. (Boston Herald)
A home that runs in the blood Apr 4, 2008
A commissioned painting of their Brittany spaniel, Ghillie, hangs over the bedroom fireplace; it was a gift from Ms. MacDonald to her husband Tim on his birthday. (Ghillie means "hunting and fishing guide" in Gaelic and is a testament to the couple's love of fly fishing. (Globe and Mail)
Garage fire knocks out power Feb 22, 2008
Roger and Brittany Chandler were fast asleep in their Billings Avenue home Thursday morning when they heard a loud bang on their door ... The three-car garage contained no vehicles at the time of the fire, but it did house many antiques previously owned by Brittany Chandler s grandmother in addition to furniture for the couple s baby boy, who is due in five weeks ... She quickly called her friend Brittany Chandler to make sure they were safe. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
La Petite Maison has expansion plans Jan 25, 2008
The new space will also include a French Market featuring market baskets and gourmet foods such as Dijon mustard, Provencal honey and jams, herbs from Provence, sea salts, Brittany butter cookies, and French teas. Boston Home summed up the La Petite Maison experience perfectly in one well-chosen French word: Magnifique. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Weekly Calendar Nov 29, 2007
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Spring bidding budding Aug 24, 2007
Macknight later worked with van Gogh at Arles, probably influencing some of his more offbeat colour schemes, and also stayed with Russell at Belle-Ile in Brittany. He later married the governess of Russell's children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Obituaries for Thursday, Aug. 3, 2007 Aug 3, 2007
He is survived by his wife; children, Michelle, Mark (Pam), Michael (Brigit), Matthew (Davina) and Martin; grandchildren, Nicole, Brittany, Bayleigh, Gabrielle, Jared, Donn, Brad and Brandon; brothers, Milton and Clayton; sister, Mary Morganwick; his four grand-dogs, Toby, Sadie, Spector and Blackjack; many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister, daughter-in-law, Lana Mosher, as well as close friends who he has joined in the heavenly world. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Weekend Guide Jul 26, 2007
"In the Studios of Paris" William Bouguereau & His American Students," approximately 80 paintings, drawings and prints by Bouguereau and his leading American students, Cecilia Beaux, E. Irving Couse, Arthur Wesley Dow, Elizabeth Gardner, Robert Henri, Lawton Parker, and Henri Tanner, through Oct. 7; Permanent exhibit of art from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon. GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-682-6488. "New Glass Works," blown glass vases, plates and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obituaries 7-24-07 Jul 25, 2007
and Murtle Campbell of California; a brother, R. C. Lindley of Nesbit; four grandchildren, Krystal Jones, Jeffrey Ferrell, Kim Busby and Brittany Ferrell; and one great-grandchild, Drew Busby. Alma Lloyd Brandon Yancey. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
A grownup proves decorating in all pink isn't just for teeny-boppers Jul 19, 2007
Brittany Edwards The Dallas Morning News Jul. 18, 2007 12:00 AM. (AZCentral -- Home)
Holey George's pieces stay Down Under May 26, 2007
It is an unusual figure study for an artist best known for his windswept seascapes of Belle-Ile, an island off France's Brittany. Another Russell, Bay of Nice, also fetched well above estimate at $312,000 at the Paddington sale while the small watercolour Bay of Roses (Rose Bay, Sydney) brought $33,600. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Second annual Art Crawl set for this weekend May 17, 2007
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Carnival a hit in Leadwood May 7, 2007
Brittany Beckett, 5, found a good spot with her family to watch the parade near Elementary School Principal Todd Watson. She ended up with a bag full of candy. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Quail Unlimited announces date for annual meeting Mar 8, 2007
This 11-87 premier 20 gauge features the images of a pointer, setter, Brittany and a German shorthair on a nickel-plated receiver with gold highlights and some bobwhite quail as well. The 28 inch barrel comes with 3 RemChokes (F/M/IC). (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Winter Sports Scoreboard — 3/5/07 Mar 6, 2007
100 high hurdles: Brittany Rogers, Clovis East, 15. 74; Shateir Butler, Sunnyside, 17. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Shipley solid as Bulldogs finish first Feb 28, 2007
Fresno State seniors Brittany Cooley (76-74) and Tiffany Veerkamp (76-74) and freshman Pia Escandon (73-77) tied for ninth at 150. "Four in the top 10 is a phenomenal tournament for any team," Fresno State coach Angie Cates said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
With assist from Mexico, 'Dogs in mix Feb 28, 2007
Sophomore Jennifer Shipley and seniors Brittany Cooley and Tiffany Veerkamp shot 76s. Escandon is part of a new wave of foreign players in women's collegiate golf. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
How Do You Manage? Teens create a new flea market in old gadgets Feb 24, 2007
Brittany Rich, a 16-year-old student from Boca Raton, Florida, got $380 for her old laptop on eBay and was able to put that, as well as some of her savings, toward a new laptop that cost $1,000. Her decision to go into cyberspace for the extra cash was simple, she said: "My parents bought me my old laptop," she said, "but after I broke it, they said, 'You're on your own.'". (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Ryanair's Cheap Europe Flights Spur Surgeon Commutes, Vacation Home Frenzy Feb 22, 2007
Briton Julie Millar invested in a vacation house in northwest Brittany only to have Ryanair cancel the run she'd counted on. Millar, who lives in Essex, not far from Stansted, chose her house in France partly because Ryanair flew to nearby Brest. (Bloomberg)
Still Undefeated, No. 1 Duke Women Win 22nd Straight Jan 30, 2007
Brittany Cook scored 18 points, Kirby Copeland added 17 and Nare Diawara had 11 for the Hokies (14-9, 4-4). Bales had her second double-double of the season while Harding scored in double figures for the seventh straight game to lead Duke to its seventh straight win in the series. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 1 Duke Women Power Past NC State Jan 19, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Brittany Mitch scored eight of her 10 points during a decisive spurt that helped No. 1 Duke dodge a letdown and beat North Carolina State 65-51 on Thursday night. Playing for the first time since upsetting Maryland and taking over the Terrapins' top spot in the rankings, the Blue Devils (19-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) shook off a slow start and used a 27-8 run that bridged halftime to take command and remain one of two unbeaten teams in both the country and... (Mac-Sports.com)
MCCC art gallery director shares the impact of art on life with PWHS students Jan 11, 2007
Additional members are Angela D'Alessandro, Crystal Bancroft, Gia Barr, Deena Berger, Beth Durben, Lauren Herbert, Michelle Horn, Christina Ju, Kevin Minehan, Brittany Silver, Kristina Smith and Lauren Thomas. According to PW sponsor Candance Maggioncalda, National Art Honor Society members "must have at least one semester of art, have a B average and participate in community service, in particular bringing art to our community." Members wrapped up their 2005-06 school year by collaborating on... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
No. 2 Wisconsin Women Top No. 5 Minnesota, 4-1 Jan 7, 2007
The Gophers got on the board quickly at 3:20 in the first period when Brittany Francis scored her fifth goal of the season. Gigi Marvin started the play, passing it to Erica McKenzie at center ice. (Kpmariners.com)
Plain talk, not codes? That's 10-4 Jan 2, 2007
Plain talk, not codes. For many law enforcement agencies, that's long been code for affirmative, what's your location. (The Morning Star)
