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Ashley Wren Collins: Frick Collection Doesn't Frickin' Get It Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:52PMLast week I played host to one of my favorite house guests, my 6 year old nephew. Quite the swinging little bachelor when he comes...
National Day Rally 2010: English text of Malay speech Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:08PMThis is the English text of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally 2010 in Malay.
Chong is Miss Cheongsam Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:51PMKUCHING: It was a night to remember for young Joycelyn Chong Ik Tze who beat 16 others to the ‘Miss Cheongsam Charity 2010’ crown at Riverside Majestic Hotel here on Saturday night.
More evolution than Eureka! Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:30PMBaselWorld and the SIHH in Geneva are magnificent showcases of the world’s watch manufacturers. Although we journalists tend to think that they attend for our benefit, the watch companies participate with one objective: to sell ... and 2006 appears to have been a fabulous year.
Emmy Gifting Suite Attracts Celebs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:26PM*Bokeem Woodbine, Kevin Eubanks, Robert Townsend and Omar Benson Miller are just a few of the celebs who were on-hand for the ‘Endless Summer’ Primetime Emmy® Suite & Party, held recently at Gonpacho of Beverly Hills. The party, which honored the television industry’s Emmy-nominated actors, former Emmy winners, presenters, stylists and industry VIPS, had stars [...]
Son Dam-bi Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:16PMDANCING queen Son Dam-bi, who made her singing debut in 2007, has taken the top spot in music site Bugs’ recent survey on “Korean female singer that looks good in bikini”, reports BNTNews.
CDs - Peaches creamed Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:57PMApparently the direction in which all of the electro-pop/rude rap acts of the late 1990s are now headed is synthed-out neo soul. Case in point, "Talk to Me," the second song on Peaches' new disc, which could slot right in with a classic by the Pointer Sisters or an act of similar ilk.
Plot Twists, Acting Save "The Last Exorcism" from Ritual Mistakes Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:35PMThe Reverend Cotton Marcus is a man on a mission, and he believes in his own way that it is a mission from God. He's a moderately successful preacher with his own showy and persuasive style.
Music Review: Jodi King - Little Smile Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:18PMSinger/songwriter Jodi King's debut album should appeal to younger music fans. Singer-songwriter - Album - Music - United States - Arts and Entertainment
Review: 'Big River' is great summer fun Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:43PMCincinnati's young talent is on display in Big River, the musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, by Roger Miller and William Hauptman.
Nelly’s Fitness DVD Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:11PM*Nelly is one sexy rapper, showing off his fantastic physique; it would make any man jealous and most women sigh in their dirty imaginations. But that’s not the point. Nelly is now sharing his workout secrets on his new DVD series called “Celebrity Sweat.” “I wanted to do it right, in a way that’s believable. [...]
Ore. Lady Gaga backup dancer performs in hometown Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:55PMPORTLAND, Ore. - Pretty much everyone knows what it means to dance like Lady Gaga. Everyone's seen the videos, performances and parodies -- so with sharp, robotic movement and spastic clawing, anyone can dance like Gaga sometimes. But a select few do it every night. Crawling in and out of a lighted cage covered in crosses and dancers, dressed in ripped leggings, stiletto boots and a cutoff ...
Scene in the Valley: Save the Dates Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:45PM• LINKS TO THE HEART: Sacred Heart Hospital holds its 20th annual Links to the Heart golf tournament beginning with lunch and registration at 11 a.m. Aug. 30 at Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Lane, Macungie. Cost: $250 per golfer. Info: 610-776-5906 or vdowning@shh.org .
Theater review: "miXtape" is a zippy trip back to the '80s Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:41PMYou say Prince, I say the Pretenders. You say "The Breakfast Club," I say "Blue Velvet." You say Kajagoogoo, I say … "Gesundheit"? When you get beyond the most enduring clichés of the 1980s -- the big hair, the neon color schemes, the blissfully ridiculous musical acts (can't quite remember, were Kajagoogoo and Bananarama bands or brands of baby food?), the pop-culture experience of the '80s was ...
Man In Murder-Suicide Had Criminal Past Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:38PMThe shooter in a murder-suicide that left three people dead has a criminal past, spending time in jail.
Callboard – auditions in the Lehigh Valley Area Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:31PM"PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE" AUDITION
New TV Show: ‘Magnum T.I.’ Starring A Certain Rapper From the Atl Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:11PM*We all know that T.I. the rapper wasn’t to become known as T.I. the actor. So far he’s holding his own and all of his roles have been in the dramatic realm. That was the case until Thursday night when he appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Now, if you’ve ever seen the show, you know [...]
'Perfect' Machias Wild Blueberry Festival draws thousands Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:11PMThe sky, the pies, the berries and the banners all shared the same hue. Even some of the faces were looking blue, but only on those who wanted to smear them with a sticky goo as they competed to be the first ones through.
Olson to direct PAEA’s Godspell in Red Oak Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:42PMPAEA Community Theatre opens the 2010-11 season with Godspell, the musical, at the Wilson Performing Arts Center on October 8 – 10 and 15 – 17.
Local artists wow judges at Galleria Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:41PMIn a typical artists’ knapsack, one might find some paintbrushes, a few canvases or maybe some pastel pencils. But recycled cans?
What is going on in Southlake? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:39PMOhlook Performing Arts Center of Grapevine's production of “Pinkalicious” wraps up with shows July 29 and July 30. Performances are held at The Clariden School in Southlake at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 each and attendees are encouraged to dress in pink.
Good Times: Bay Area entertainment highlights for Aug. 20-26 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:22PMWhat's hot in music, visual arts, film, theater and family fun.
Modern media relates Naples history Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:22PMThe Naples Historical Society has gone high definition.
YouTube auteurs remix videos into pop music hits Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:49PMNEW YORK (Billboard) - "Double rainbow! Oh my God, it's a double rainbow all the way!"
âKaravan of Kidsâ comes to Budd Lake Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:43PMMOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The “Karavan Of Kids” is planned for noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Vasa Park in Budd Lake.
In & Around Mount Olive Township Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:42PMFRIDAY, Aug. 20 Free feet screenings will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the nurse’s clinic in the municipal building. Dr. Helene Nguyen will screen for foot ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, deformities and diabetic neuropathy. For information, call (973) 691-0900 extension 7353.
Highpoint Lowlife: Thorsten Sideboard mixes for DiS Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:22AMOut of everything featured this week, Thorsten Sideboard’s Highpoint Lowlife label stands out as an anomaly, not least because it has existed in some form since before what became known as dubstep had even begun to escape from its South London crucible.
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Newest Southland school opens under a microscope Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:16AMFor nearly a year, Southland College Preparatory Charter High School has fought to exist. Even as teachers tacked up final decorations in their classrooms this week, Southland's attorneys were battling last-minute efforts by Rich Township High School District 227 to shut Southland down. Today, 125 freshmen will enter their Matteson school building and become Southland's Class of 2014.
Valley Theater event to raise money for two boys in need Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:14AMDirector Colleen McCarrick works with youths in the Valley Theater Company as they rehearse for "The Music Man" on Tuesday at Middletown High School. For more on the production, see Page B-2.
Patel Conservatory, Tampa Prep to collaborate on dance classes Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:07AMBy Elisabeth Parker, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 From left, Caitie Russel, Veronica Hernandez and Preston Barber hold a pose in Melissa Stafford’s ballet class at Patel Conservatory on Saturday. Patel’s classes have been filled to the brim. TAMPA — Classes are jam-packed at the Patel Conservatory. Four youth orchestras, 13 rock bands, nearly 300 ballerinas and scores of musical ...
Youth broadcasting classes coming to Capitol Heights Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:06AMBaltimore-based Root Branch Productions, which offers TV and film production classes for youth, is planning to kick off a production program in Prince George's this fall for youth and is generating interest with an event Friday in Capitol Heights.
Saving the Spitfire Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:52AMEvan Davis learns how the WWII fighter planes are being restored
Teens place fourth in national competition Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:44AMAdam Shook, a rising junior at Catoctin High School, and Nathan Corp, a rising junior at Tuscarora High School, competed in the 2010 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference at Georgia Tech last month.
Young actors let their 'Hair' down Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:58PMBASALT — In consideration of the age of her cast — 14 to 18 — Jayne Gottlieb removed several songs from the version of the musical “Hair” that she is directing this weekend in Basalt. Gone are “Hashish,” “Sodomy” and “I'm Black/Colored Spade.”
'Lottery Ticket' tries to beat the odds Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:47PMUrban comedies have largely fallen by the wayside lately. Production company Alcon is gambling that 'Ticket' may have a winning combination that could change that. Word of Mouth: Urban comedies have largely fallen by the wayside lately. Production company Alcon is gambling that 'Ticket' may have a winning combination.
Wayback Wednesday - The Rascals Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:45PMReleased in 1969 - love me some Rascals! Wiki stuff Freedom Suite is a double album by rock band The Rascals, released in March 1969 (Atlantic #2-901). The first LP of the set contained conventional songs, while the second contained instrumentals. Various session musicians, including bassist Chuck Rainey and saxophonists King Curtis and David "Fathead" Newman, augmented the band's normal line-up ...
REVIEW: Moonlight scores again with 'Crazy For You' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:59PMPublished 08/18/2010 - 5:43 p.m. There’s much to like about the Moonlight Amphitheatre’s production of “Crazy For You,” the Gershwin musical that’s playing at the Vista outdoor theatre through Aug. 28.
Happenings at Highland Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:57PMA lot is happening at Highland Brewing. It has just purchased a chunk of property where the business is located, at the old Blue Ridge Motion Pictures Studio lot in East Asheville. That includes the brewery site, plus an area for expansion. Highland had previously leased its space.
Dzimbanhete: Artists’ resource centre Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:52PMA young critical art space offering artists a much needed platform to showcase their abilities, Dzimbanhete Arts Interactions is an artists’ resource centre and a meeting place situated along the Bulawayo road, just 23km outside Harare.
Current stage roles a perfect fit for Poway twins Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:44PMPublished 08/18/2010 - 5:34 p.m. Powegians Shauna Hart Ostrom and Shelly Hart Breneman, who are identical twins, are in a new show where they play, appropriately enough, identical twins.
Review: 'Auction Gallery' boasts soaring melodies, top-notch acting Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:43PMYou ll likely never look at a piece of art the same way after seeing "Auction Gallery," Brentwood Arts Society s second offering in its "Broadway Under the Stars" series.
EUR Exclusive: Bow Wow at FootLocker Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:41PM*The call went out to the press to watch Bow Wow in action as he goes to work at the local FootLocker on 34th Street, right across the street from the site of one of Hollywood’s most famous movies, “Miracle on 34th Street.” And it was nothing less than a miracle for the anxious crowds [...]
David Bowie Denies Lady Gaga Collaboration Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:47AMRock legend's official site calls document claiming that Bowie and Gaga would work together a 'hoax.'
Maple Shade theater campers sell Music Man Junior production (with video) Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe audience filled the Maple Shade High School auditorium for the second night in a row Aug. 6 to watch “Music Man Jr.,” performed by the Maple Shade Community Alliance Summer Theater, a four-week drama camp for youngsters in elementary and junior high school.
Lots of hands help make Music Man Junior successful in Maple Shade Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe Maple Shade Community Alliance’s 2010 Summer Theatre Camp production of “Music Man Junior” delighted audiences last week.
Counter-Culture Triple Bill to End Them All: 'Zabriskie Point,' 'Performance' and '200 Motels' at Lincoln Center Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:38AMYesterday the Film Society at Lincoln Center hosted an exciting trio of films about and that succumbed to counter-culture excesses. All three films were plagued by production problems, from the vomit-inducing Performance (not a sign of it’s quality, I assure you: it’s rumored that a studio executive’s wife threw up while watching a rough cut of the film.) to Zabriskie Point , a film whose ...
Lady GaGa Not Working With David Bowie Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:36AMMusic legend David Bowie has dismissed reports that he is working with Lady GaGa on her new album.According to Billboard magazine, the Starman singer's official website has quashed the rumours of a...
The Tuesday Conversation: Vienna Teng Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:34AMVienna Teng (right) teamed with producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Wong (left) for her album "Inland Territory." The two met eight years ago.
5-10-15-20: Ezra Koenig Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:27AMPhoto by Ryan Dombal Welcome to 5-10-15-20 , where we talk to artists about the music they loved at five-year interval points in their lives. Maybe we'll get a detailed roadmap of how their tastes and passions helped make them who they are. Maybe we'll just learn that they really liked hearing the "BraveStarr" theme song over and over when they were kids. Either way, it'll be fun. This time, we ...