Early start to Montreal graffiti seasonFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:32PMMontreal's unusually warm weather is encouraging graffiti artists to start up earlier than usual this year, before the city launches its cleanup efforts.
Slacker Radio Secretly Preparing On-Demand Music ServiceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:30PMSlacker, the critically praised interactive radio service our readers helped us discover in '07, plans to launch an on-demand subscription service combining elements of Pandora, Rhapsody and Spotify in the next few months, Wired.com has learned.
Officials wary of census ID theftFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:29PMWith the April 1 start date looming, the Census Bureau is taking steps to protect people’s private information.
Fares Karam prepares for a new releaseFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe famous Lebanese artist Fares Karam is finishing the songs for his new album. Karam’s new album includes 7 songs in the Lebanese dialect. Karam worked with a number of popular artists, like Lebanese musician Marwan Khoury, Wisam Al Amir, Suhail Fares, Jan Mary Riyashi and Yaser jalal.
Consumers warned of potential fraudsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:26PMProfessionals discussed a multitude of consumer frauds that cause billions of dollars in losses and protections and resources consumers can use to fight back during a meeting Thursday in Havre.
Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blogFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:07AMAnd sometimes the artists and architects who participated in Contemplating the Void, the Guggenheim's exhibit-cum-auction about its own building, just tried to make us chuckle.
SIRIUS XM Radio Intends to Offer $550 Million of Senior Notes Due 2015Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:07AMSIRIUS XM Radio intends to offer $550 million of Senior Notes due 2015 to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S of the Securities Act.
Yerington Theatre for the Arts announce upcoming eventsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:06AMThursday artist's reception and Tapas Night: Yerington Theatre for the Arts is sponsoring our second Tapa's Night at the Center on March 18, between 6 and 7:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to sample mezza and tapas bites from Aileen Smith of the Cafe at the Center.
Indian paintings' exhibition opens in southern Kazakh cityFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:06AMAstana, March 12 : "Kalpana", an exhibition comprising the works of 14 renowned Indian artists, has opened at a glittering ceremony in Shymkent, the capital of South Kazakhstan at the newly constructed and prestigious art gallery.
question of the weekFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:04AMWhen Words & Image opens at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) this week, 26 Coast artists will show up to four examples of their art, with each piece including words as an integral or complementary part of the image.
African American art is on exhibit at Montclair museumFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:01AMA Force for Change: African American Art and the Julius Rosenwald Fund, is now on view at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), 3 S. Mountain Ave. in Montclair, and runs through Sunday, July 25.
Black History Program at Westgate High SchoolThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:28AMWestgate High School presented a Black History Program on Friday. The theme was “Appreciating wisdom and forever remembering the past.” The program started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for deployed servicemen.
Sunny weather leads to action in the ShadowsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:26AMMore than 1,000 visitors strolled through the gates and gardens of the Sha-dows-on-the-Teche Satur-day to buy and admire the wares of artists and craftsmen from throughout the state.
Most Talked About StoriesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:25AMFRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish residents may have to pay more in property taxes if they approve a new millage to support the parish’s levee district in a special election May 1.
News Candidates set for city council electionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:25AMAn aspiring politician Not a surprise for those who know him, John Mark Francis of Deport has his eyes on the Texas Governor’s Mansion. Local artists to show work at Funky Finds A pair of local artists/crafters are to take part this weekend in the second annual Funky Finds Spring Fling.
School DigestThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:21AMDISTRICT 74
KL welcomes STYLO 2010Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:19AMKUALA LUMPUR: The 2010 season of the Formula One Grand Prix begins in Bahrain this weekend, and will arrive in Malaysia on April 2. But before KL's most anticipated sporting event is to begin, the STYLO Fashion Grand Prix will commence its festivities.
Ashton's Masonic Lodge a business incubatorThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AM"I fell in love with the building when I first walked inside," says Nancy Bergman, an Ashton resident who had been in the market for some office space.
Capturing the allure of TibetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:02PM"The beauty of Tibet is as graceful as the luster of jade, simple and unfeigned," says Nan Haiyan, an artist whose work is inspired by the region. Nan has visited Tibet many times. During his stays h .....
Capturing the allure of TibetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:01PM"The beauty of Tibet is as graceful as the luster of jade, simple and unfeigned," says Nan Haiyan, an artist whose work is inspired by the region. Nan has visited Tibet many times.
Performers wanted for Campin’ JamTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:00PMBrittney Hughes is looking for a few good artists and musicians to participate in DeSoto State Park’s “Campin' Jam” on May 29. The event celebrates the park's 71st anniversary. The fee is $10 for the day, and a limited number of chairs and tables are available.
Garden Centres thanked for combating Legionnaires'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:54PMCanterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey is praising the gardening industry for its help in raising awareness of the health risks associated with not taking appropriate precautions when handling potting mix.
Caravaggio in Ascendance: An Italian Antihero’s Time to ShineTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:50PMBy at least one amusing new metric, Michelangelo has been bumped from his perch atop the Italian art charts by Caravaggio, a hyperrealist whose art is instantly accessible.
Web Scam Targets Madoff VictimsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:49PMNEW YORK -- Internet con artists appear to be targeting victims of Bernard Madoff. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation warned Tuesday that someone had set up a bogus Web site in an attempt to trick Madoff victims into turning over confidential financial information.
Sudo Shoes Hit the PavementsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48PMThis winter, kid’s label Sudo will launch their fantastic new children’s shoe collection. Already well renowned for their fashion forward kids clothing, the label will now diversify with a funky range of street style footwear for girls and boys.
Three days until Auckland celebrates St Patrick’sTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48PMThree days until Auckland celebrates St Patrick’s Day! The countdown is almost over for the Irish and the honorary Irish all over Auckland, as the much anticipated St Patrick’s Festival makes it’s way into town this weekend.
CONTEST/GIVEAWAY: Enter the Blue Note "Lionel Loueke - Mwaliko" Giveaway ContestTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:46PMAll About Jazz members are invited to enter the Blue Note Records "Lionel Loueke - Mwaliko" giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 9th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Lionel Loueke at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Grizzlies, Devils, Dolls, Art and Moi Mingle on Free Urb Alt Music Sampler-DosTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:45PMThe second edition of URB ALT Media's free music compilation, "URB ALT Sampler-Dos," offers more genre blurring sounds from around the globe. The compilation collects songs by various eclectic artists including Gil Scott-Heron, Grizzly Bear, MuthaWit, Meshell Ndegeocello, Toro y Moi, No Bra, BLK JKS, Free Moral Agents, and Leila Adu among many others. URB ALT's history of producing the URB ALT ...
Juilliard students visit SC for music festivalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:54AMStudents and faculty at one of the nation's premiere art schools are coming to South Carolina to participate in a music festival.
Pothole Becomes Portal to "Wonderland"Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:52AMMontreal artists are at it again -- using potholes for imaginative and fantastical purposes.
Sounds & Sights to hold open auditionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:47AMSounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, the popular summer concert series in downtown Chelsea, is holding auditions for this year’s entertainment lineup. Auditions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. April 19 at The Common Grill Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 112 S. Main St. in downtown Chelsea.
Lil Wayne To Be Sentenced MondayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42AMLil Wayne has agreed to go to jail in a gun case, but it has proven unexpectedly hard to put him there. First, the rap star's sentencing was postponed last month so he could undergo surgery on his bejeweled teeth. Then, a fire shut down Manhattan's main criminal courthouse while he was on his way there last week.
Island rap trio chasing their dreamMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:38AMThem Island Bois has thrown its hat in the rap dance craze with the single “Johnny Bravo."
Bishop Flaget artists honoredMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:36AMThree fifth-graders at Bishop Flaget are being recognized for their artistic abilities during National Youth Art Month.
'Pops' a testament to Armstrong's complex life, talentsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:50AMWoody Allen and the Smithsonian Institution — each in their own way — have immortalized Louis Armstrong's 1927 landmark recording of 'Potato Head Blues.'
California's medical marijuana battles are a lesson for MichiganSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:48AMLOS ANGELES — With a 13-year head start on Michigan, California's efforts to transform marijuana from illicit to prescription drug offers a clear lesson: It ain't easy.
CLASS NOTESSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:48AMKohl's is accepting nominations for its 10th annual Kohl's Kids Who Care scholarship program, which will recognize more than 2,000 kids with $410,000 in scholarships and prizes.
East Hanover police report electrical fireSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:46AMPolice report an electric fire on a utility pole on Surrey Lane at 4:33 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.
NZ’s biggest single democratic eventWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:40PMSchools throughout the country are now gearing up for one of the biggest events on the education calendar – the 2010 School Trustee Elections.