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What’s your favorite music site?
In anticipation of Creative Loafing’s new music site, which we plan to debut in the very close future, and an even better Tampa Calling, featuring a killer, stable of community contributors (wanna join? hit me up), we’re building and ultimate music links feature. look what I have so far — long ass list posted after the jump — and then please tell me: What did I miss? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Ultimate Music Link List (a work in progress!) aes Presents http://www.aestheticize
18 Nov 2008, 9:34 am | click here for more
Tickets
Saw this earlier.Wondering if that's unique to Duke Performances, ie are they not getting the word out about their shows, or is it an early warning sign about discretionary spending in general.Earlier this fall, the Carla Bley/Charlie Hayden performance was deeply discounted, and tickets were offered on neighborhood listservs. The Billy Bragg show did alright a couple of weeks back, although it wasn't quite sold out. Didn't hear anything about offering Greg Brown tickets for free last night, whi
18 Nov 2008, 8:33 am | click here for more
Thursday night Jazz
Thursday night Jazz Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Community on November 18th, 2008 at 9:17 am by Community Editor Vivian Silvestri On December 8 at 7:30 p.m., the Bucks County Performing Arts middle in partnership with McCaffrey’s Market will be presenting “Thursday Night Jazz” with Tom Zmuda, saxophone, Joel Nygren, keyboards and Tommy Heutmaker, drums. They will be performing at McCaffrey’s Market between 7:30-8:30 p.m. upstairs in their Bistro-Mezzanine level. The concert is free an
18 Nov 2008, 8:17 am | click here for more
Musical America Names Pacifica Quartet "Ensemble of the Year"
Pacifica Quartet, one of the University of Chicago's ensembles-in-residence, was named "Ensemble of the Year" this month by Musical America, a highly regarded professional performing arts organization. In receiving the honor, the chamber music ensemble joins elite ...
18 Nov 2008, 8:00 am | click here for more
Networked: a (networked book) about (networked art)
Networked: a (networked_book) about (networked_art) - A Juried International Competition :: Call for Proposals - Deadline: December 15, 2008 Five writers will be commissioned to develop chapters for a networked book about networked art. The chapters will be open for revision, commentary, and translation by online collaborators. Each commissioned writer will receive $3,000 (US). Project Committee: Steve Dietz (Northern Lights, MN), Martha CC Gabriel (net artist, Brazil), Geert Lovink (Institut
18 Nov 2008, 7:40 am | click here for more
Networked: a (networked book) about (networked art)
Networked: a (networked_book) about (networked_art) - A Juried International Competition :: Call for Proposals - Deadline: December 15, 2008 Five writers will be commissioned to develop chapters for a networked book about networked art. The chapters will be open for revision, commentary, and translation by online collaborators. Each commissioned writer will receive $3,000 (US). Project Committee: Steve Dietz (Northern Lights, MN), Martha CC Gabriel (net artist, Brazil), Geert Lovink (Institut
18 Nov 2008, 7:35 am | click here for more
Quick updates, the seven deadly scenes
Quick updates. I am back in Penang. I am now working as Janet's PA (type letters, do visa to India, make calls, arrange for meetings, go through inventory form, heritage walk, and more) for a week.When I receive back from work, I feel sleepy even before 9 pm.I don't miss UKM or KL a single bit. I do want to blog more but at the moment, my mind is just blank about what to write. No inspiration. Just contented and sleepy. Good formula to a good night's snooze. Oh wait.. I still have work to do. Lol. A
18 Nov 2008, 6:26 am | click here for more
Road report: Wham City’s ‘Jurassic Park’
Wham City’s “Jurassic Park” {thanks, Ed Schrader} From today’s b, the paper Having the distinct pleasure of performing in Wham City’s stage adaptation of “Jurassic Park” (the film), I can tell you that it is quite a thing to watch first hand, as a group of totally insane people solidify into a working body of theatrical lunacy, roughing through every the road blocks and glories of d.i.y. theater, with director Donna Sellinger at the wheel. The tour route this time around, (the play toure
18 Nov 2008, 6:00 am | click here for more
UAlbany to honor 2008 Citizen Laureates
UAlbany to honor 2008 Citizen Laureates November 18, 2008 at 6:56 pm by Eric Anderson, Deputy business editor The honor, the highest bestowed by The University at Albany Foundation, recognizes outstanding leaders in business and industry, government, and academia. This year’s recipients are Helen R. Desfosses, who will receive the Academic Laureate Award. She has been a scholar, teacher and political analyst for nearly four decades, serving most of her career at UAlbany. Recipients of the Co
18 Nov 2008, 5:56 pm | click here for more
Aural Feats
November 18, 2008 Martha Graham said: Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Ever have something you’ve always wanted to do? For many years now, I have wanted to look Savion Glover perform in person. October 4th I did something about it by attending Bare Soundz in concert at The Performing Arts middle of Purchase College. Mata Hari said: The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. Savion Glover is a tap dancer extraordinare who makes words with his feet, conjures images with his sou
18 Nov 2008, 5:36 am | click here for more
Vacationing on Hawaii’s Big Island
Vacationing on Hawaii’s Big Island By Emily Spin The tropical paradise of Hawaii’s Big Island attracts every kinds of vacationers with its breathtaking landscape of jagged lava formations, lush rainforests, colorful sandy beaches and endless shoreline. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, couples, on your honeymoon or alone, Hawaii has excitement, adventures, attractions and accommodations that will let everyone feel welcomed, relaxed, invigorated and filled with the Hawaiian spirit.
18 Nov 2008, 5:17 am | click here for more
Working Artists and the Greater Economy at the Park Avenue Armory
W.A.G.E. at Democracy in America tardy last September, Working Artists and the Greater Economy, or W.A.G.E., a group composed of artists A.L. Steiner, K8 Hardy, and Aisha Burns, took the podium at the Park Avenue Armory during the Democracy in America, an exhibition and event program curated by Nato Thompson and organized by Creative Time. Like the relax of the country, they were speaking about money; but more specifically, about how artists weren't getting their fair share. While hearing artists
18 Nov 2008, 5:05 pm | click here for more
Community group gives $711k to Neighborhood School
OKLAHOMA CITY — — Every gallery owner will tell you the style and size of a frame should coordinate with the artwork. It should balance the design and enhance the presentation. How appropriate then, for a brick and iron fence to replace the thousands of bent and rusted couplings that form a chain-link boundary around Oklahoma City’s historic Wilson Arts Integration School. The new fence, which will convey a sense of history, permanence, charm and security, is just one of many things now made p
18 Nov 2008, 3:31 pm | click here for more
Keri Russell arrives for the Adrienne Shelly fundraising gala at NYU
Keri Russell arrives for the Adrienne Shelly fundraising gala at NYU Actress Keri Russell arrives for the Second Annual Adrienne Shelly Foundation Fundraising Gala, a night filled with film, comedy and music. The event celebrates the life and work of the tardy Adrienne Shelly, held at the NYU-Tisch’s Skirball middle for the Performing Arts, NYC. Splash Related Posts:
18 Nov 2008, 1:40 pm | click here for more
Nominations Open for the ECNYs!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS CONTACT: Alexander Zalben ecnyawards@gmail.com (347) 742-8562 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS CONTACT: Alexander Zalben ecnyawards@gmail.com (347) 742-8562 2008 ECNY AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN AWARDS TO CELEBRATE THE COMEDIC PERFORMING ARTS IN NEW YORK CITY New York, Nov. 18, 2008 – The ECNY Awards, New York's original comedy awards are now open for nominations at ECNYAwards.com. Nominations will be accepted until Midnight on December 19, 2008. Nominees will be an
18 Nov 2008, 1:36 pm | click here for more
Vanguard University’s upcoming Christmas concert
This year, for the first time, Vanguard University’s music ensembles will hold their first Christmas concert in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts middle. “Christmas Fantasia” will open Dec. 2. A concert is also scheduled Dec. 5th at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. Click here to read the Vanguard press release and for ticket ordering information
18 Nov 2008, 12:38 pm | click here for more
Listing of Prop 8 Protests and Rallies
There are so many prop 8 demonstrations that it is becoming difficult to keep track. I got a bunch of emails asking me about protest locations.I will update this post whenever I know of a new one. I will bump this thread up as long as we queers take to the streets, protest, rally and demand our rights be returned. Please also utilize the comment section to keep me updated so I can edit the entry (please include as much info as possible ie: locations, times, websites, contact info, etc)Tuesday, Nov
18 Nov 2008, 12:30 pm | click here for more
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18 Nov 2008, 11:49 am | click here for more
Miami Renaissance: Worldcenter Moving Forward
The Miami City Commission has approved Special District Zoning for the Miami Worldcenter, an unprecedented project (and one of the largest private urban renewal projects in the United States) that will transform the blighted Park West District of the Magic City. The Special District Zoning allows Miami Worldcenter to implement state-of-the-art urban planning principles in its development, including an emphasis on the pedestrian experience and improved design criteria. In addition to the Speci
18 Nov 2008, 10:06 am | click here for more
David Sedaris in Durham - presale code
David Sedaris in Durham - presale code A new David Sedaris presale password has been posted: this means that you can buy David Sedaris tickets before anyone else! The special free pre-sale password for David Sedariss show in Durham unlocks tickets EARLY. This is your chance to look David Sedaris perform live! Here is the David Sedaris show information: David Sedaris Durham Performing Arts middle,Durham, NC Sat, Apr 11, 2009 08:00 PM Season Subscriber Start: Tue, 11/18/08 10:00 AM EST End: T
18 Nov 2008, 10:02 am | click here for more