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Another successful year for annual Frisco Fest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:39PML’Observateur GARYVILLE – Revelers had plenty to celebrate last weekend as San Francisco Plantation in Garyville hosted the annual Frisco Fest.
CRANBURY: Annual craft fair to raise money for greenhouse Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:31PMCRANBURY Patrons at this weekendâs Cranbury Craft Show will be contributing to the purchase of a greenhouse for Cranbury students.
Sex, Death and Sacrifice in the Mochica Religion at the Musee du Quay Branly Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:05PMWrinkle Face in a fish boat, part of "Sexe Mort et Sacrifice" (Sex, Death and Sacrifice) exhibition are seen Monday, March 8, 2010 in Paris.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center hosting third ‘Taste of the Town’ Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:29PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Dearborn Heights Montessori Center will host the third annual “Taste of the Town” fundraiser event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 18.
Southdown Marketplace returns with live entertainment Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:25PMPublished: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:46 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:46 p.m. HOUMA – Visitors can find homemade crafts, Cajun food and this time, live entertainment, during the Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival.
San Miguel's unique music festival Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:16PMOne of the world's finest colonial cities, San Miguel is nestled high in the Sierra Madre Mountains, its cobblestone streets leading to a main square filled with flowers and shadowed by the spires of a Gothic church built in 1683.
More Kovel: Scrimshaw, Tykie Toys, Sabin Plates And More On Antiques Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:15PMQ: We have a piece that we think is ivory or bone that has a drawing of two big ships, some canoes and other things on the front. On the back it says, "The Whaler Indian off Tahiti." It is about 7 3/4 inches long. Can you tell us anything at all about it?
Murders, assaults, drug and weapon cases make up lawmen's top unsolved files Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:03PMFingerprints and DNA can be vital to investigators tracking unknown criminals. As helpful as they are, however, it can pale in comparison to the wealth of information authorities receive from public tips.
Google Adds Blue Dots to Product Search Results Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:43PMJust a quick update to inform you that if you're using Google's product search, whether on your computers or mobile devices such as iPhone or Android phones, you can now check whether a particular product is in stock on a store nearby. You can check out the product's availability by clicking on the "blue dot" included in the search… Check out the SEO Tools guide at Search Engine Journal . Google ...
Library features new artist for next series Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26PMIn recent renovations to the Los Baños library, members of the Friends of the Library have implemented a program to feature local artists and their work in a rotational series throughout the year.
Youth exhibit opens at PAC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26PMTammy Tieman, Theresa Cotter and Michelle Kinnamon look at some of the art made by children of the Junior Art League at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton. The exhibit is showing works of art by young members of the art league, ages 9-13, and includes pottery, origami, mixed media, photography and watercolor. It is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center at 24 ...
Artifact Cases Will Proceed Despite Source's Death Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:54PMFederal prosecutors in Utah said Monday that despite the death of an undercover informant they'll move ahead with cases against more than 20 people charged after a long-running artifacts looting investigation. The operative's death may prompt prosecutors to change their strategy at trial, but the setback isn't enough for them to scrap the cases, said acting U.S. Attorney for Utah Carlie ...
Dreaming big for arts future Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PMCOLUMBIANA — Shelby County Arts Council members dream big. They dream in terms of 26,000-square-feet of art space and they feel they have good reason to do so.
Busy weekend ahead, but no St. Patrick's parade Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:50PMA variety of activities are slated for downtown New Bern this weekend, but the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade won’t be one of them.
Khirbet Qeiyafa identified as biblical 'Neta'im' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:39PMHas another mystery in the history of Israel been solved? Prof. Gershon Galil of the Department of Bible Studies at the University of Haifa has identified Khirbet Qeiyafa as "Neta'im", which is mentioned in the book of Chronicles. "The inhabitants of Neta'im were potters who worked in the king's service and inhabited an important administrative center near the border with the Philistines ...
Israel Fest draws sunny crowd in Fort Myers Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:13PMThe klezmer music was joyous and the line for kosher treats was long, but a strong dose of sunny spring helped draw a near record crowd to this year’s Israel Fest celebration in Fort Myers.The annual one-day festival at the Lee County Alliance for the Arts celebrated Israel ’s 62 years of independence, said organizer Naomi Rubin.“This looks like our record year,” said Rubin. “We had about 2,000 ...
Letters to the editor, March 3 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:20PMOh, McTavish is dead and his brother don't know it. His brother is dead and McTavish don't know it.
Dodie Masterman obituary Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:10PMThe artist and teacher Dodie Masterman, who has died aged 91, was best known for the illustrations she provided for classic novels, in which she perfectly captured mood and atmosphere. She was born Rhoda Glass in Brixham, Devon, into a family rich in melodrama.
Potters gather to build bridges Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:27AMSEAGROVE — More than 7,500 miles separate Seagrove, North Carolina, and Jingdezhen, China. Yet a group of like-minded individuals met Wednesday night over a potluck dinner to begin the process of building a bridge linking the two locations.
Lehigh County Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:13AMSPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS DAY will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Integrated Health Campus Building, 250 Cetronia Road, Allentown. Hosted by state Rep. Doug Reichley, R-Lehigh, the event will feature more than 50 exhibitors who will provide information about services available to children or adults with special needs. The event will be free. Those needing special accommodations should call ...
Arts News Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:13AMPROFESSOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP
Western Reserve Historical Society sells its history to save institution Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:11AMThis is a story about how the Western Reserve Historical Society, a beloved Cleveland institution, dreamed too big, lived too large, failed to understand the politics of Cleveland City Hall and marched recklessly to the brink of ruin.
Art events Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:46AMAnton Art Center: "Macomb County Primary Student Show," featuring artwork by students in kindergarten throught sixth grade. Opening reception & awards program 1-3 p.m. Sun. Exhibit runs through March 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 125 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens. 586-469-8666. www.theartcenter.org.
Spring takes flight in decor Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:19AMThe return of birds and birdsong is one of spring's most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging this with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor.
The other Tucson Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:42PMThink this city is mostly about golf and spring training? Think again.
Get Out: Pottery Sale & Grilled Cheese, Much Ado About Nothing, Lantern Festival, Ruscha Book Signing Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:21AMPhoto by okarol via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr Bauer Pottery sale + Grilled Cheese Truck The well-known pottery company is having their showroom sale , where you can score deals on on Bauer Pottery and Russel Wright American Modern seconds . And yes...the Grilled Cheese Truck will be there for you to check out, too, and indulge in some melty-cheesy-goodness while you're shopping ...
Ancient brews brought back to life Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:26AMBimolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern works with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to create their Ancient Ales. Bimolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern works with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to create their Ancient Ales.
Iravatham Mahadevan delighted with discovery Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:42PMCHENNAI: Iravatham Mahadevan, an expert on the Tamil Brahmi inscriptions and the Indus script, has said the discovery of three potsherds with Tamil Brahmi inscriptions at Marungur, near Vadalur in Tamil Nadu, “underlines the importance of inscribed pottery to demonstrate the prevalence of early and widespread literacy in the Tamil country during the Sangam age.”
Carole Peck’s cafe is quite the culinary marvel Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:01PMCarole Peck is ahead of the culinary curve by a country mile. Always has been.
Community Calendar: Find A Friday Fish Fry Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:20PMCheck WTAE Channel 4's calendar to find upcoming events around Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. You can also ask us to add your community event to the list.
Visitation center low on funds Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:18AMSTEUBENVILLE - Jefferson County commissioners Thursday heard a request for funding from an organization that provides nonconfrontational exchange of children by divorced parents.
Tunisian couscous beckons from Buffalo Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:04AMThe Tunisian Diner in Buffalo serves food that is both satisfying and affordable.
Empty Bowls organizers hope event will raise awareness Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:01AMMiddletown High School will host the Middletown Valley Area Empty Bowls Banquet on March 25. The event, which benefits Middletown Valley People Helping People and the Middletown Food Bank, includes a meal and a silent auction.
Three Injured in Head-On Crash Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:53AMThree people were injured in a two-car head-on crash Tuesday around 7:28 p.m. on Highway A about 0.3 miles south of Pottery Road. Richard Compton, 77, Washington, was driving a 2003 Ford Windstar when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Linda Beckman, 55, Beaufort, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.
CD reviews Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:33AMOne of the world's great traditional blues singers since breaking out in the early '60s with the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, world-class raconteur/musicologist Geoff Muldaur moved on as a duo with then-wife Maria (D'Amato) Muldaur, then cut some sides with Paul Butterfield's Better Days and with guitarist Amos Garrett before going solo.
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Informant's death throws artifacts case into doubt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:46PMSALT LAKE CITY - The prosecution of the largest-ever American Indian artifacts looting case has been rattled by the suicide of the government informant who broke open the investigation during more than two years of undercover work. The death marks the third suicide in the case since investigators announced last June that they had charged more than two dozen people with illegally excavating ...
Informant's death throws artifacts case into doubt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:39PMThe prosecution of the largest-ever American Indian artifacts looting case has been rattled by the apparent suicide of the government informant who broke open the investigation during more than two years of undercover work.
Informant's death throws artifacts case into doubt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:43PMBy PAUL FOY Associated Press Writer. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The prosecution of the largest-ever American Indian artifacts looting case has been rattled by the suicide of the government informant who broke open the investigation during more than two years of undercover work.
Mardi Gras Festival coming to Roswell Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMMarch 03, 2010 br>ROSWELL – The Roswell Clay Collective invites the public to its Spring Mardi Gras Clay Festival at the Roswell Art Center West Studio and Gallery, Saturday, March 6, 1- 5 p.m. All proceeds for this year’s event will benefit North Fulton Community Charities.
Cincinnati Highly Rated For Business Expansion Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:50PMThe city is in the national top 10 for the eighth consecutive year.
North Central Community Calendar – March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40PMPost your public events anywhere from Stone Oak and Encino Park to north of downtown.
March calendar of events Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:32PMPermanent exhibit: “ Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery.” 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Museum of Anthropology.
Elmer Murry Auctions, Inc. - March 6 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:39PMPublic Auction Saturday, March 6, 2010 • 9 a.m. Location: Empire Friendship Fire Co., 177 Spring Rd., Carlisle, PA Antiques, Guns, Collectibles Mesh purses, pipe hole pictures, primitives, collectibles, toys, Hess, die cast, dolls, trunks, starting line-up figures, Fostoria, Fiesta, carnival, Fenton, Pennsbury, Ned Smith prints, Hall’s pottery — some rare pcs. Fisher Price pull toys. This is a ...
Ketchum: Pay taxes or stop doing business Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:31PMTwenty-two Ketchum businesses will no longer be allowed to operate unless they pay local-option tax receipts they owe the city within 10 days.
Timonium turns out for homes and gardens Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:27PMAround Town The Maryland Spring Home and Garden Show and the Maryland Spring Craft Show will take place simultaneously March 6-7 and 12-14, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. This two-shows-in-one event features garden designs by many of the area's top nurseries while the crafts show will showcase more...
Throne speech to tackle lack of skilled workers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe Speech from the Throne will not just promise more jobs, it will address a lack of skilled workers which has left some Canadian jobs going begging, government sources say.
Shoppers Pay Extra Fee At Village At Gulfstream Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:11PMSome shoppers at the Village at Gulfstream Park say they were caught off guard by an extra fee that is tacked onto the cost of every item purchased at all of its stores.
Important Antiquities Sale to be Held at Christie's in April Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:49PMA beautifully sculpted Roman marble torso of Aphrodite, circa 1st century A.D., formerly in a 19th Century Swiss private collection. Estimate: £180,000-220,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010.
Neolithic man puts major bypass on hold Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:05PMThousands of years ago our Neolithic forebears were hunting wild game with flint arrows in the hills overlooking what is now Ballymena. Now they’re still making their presence felt, delaying a road dualling scheme that was aimed at easing congestion between the town and the M2. Related Stories Firefighters continuing to battle waste site inferno James Bulger killer back in jail for licence ...