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Ben at Work - Terra Studios Pottery Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:06PMBen grabs a handful of clay and teams up with artist Maura Miller at Terra Studios in Fayetteville.
Get your red hot nostalgia fix right here Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:04AMAre we in retro mode right now? The Ranch House has been rebooted as a destination for Island-style comfort food; not a free-standing "ranch house," like the original in Äina Haina, but in a second-story walk-up on Kapahulu Avenue, where Sam Choy's and Sergio's used to be.
Not your garden variety art show Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:15AMIf your garden grows anything like Madison & Main's newest show, be prepared for a bumper crop and a huge variety. The show features almost as many media as artists. All are vibrant with color, from stained glass to clay beetles, from photography to pottery, from nature inspired jewelry to floral watercolors, from hand-painted silk scarves to turned wooden bowls. Sixteen guest artists have been ...
Gallery Glances: New shows pop with pottery, mesmerize with miniatures Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:35PMSeveral shows are opening today. Receptions usually provide an opportunity to meet the artists and listen to them talk about their art and inspirations. Nearly always free and open to the public, these events are an excellent way to experience art, and share feelings and opinions on artwork. Put one or more on your agenda. There are several listed today.
'Seasons of Subsistence' photo exhibit among First Friday shows Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:16PMThe following art openings are scheduled for Friday night at various locations downtown and in the Mendenhall Valley.
Student films for Earth Day sought Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:32AMStudent films for Earth Day sought
Getaway: Beach tripping in Destin Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMWith the hint of spring in the air, it’s time to discuss spring break destinations. If parking the car and giving in to Florida sunshine and fun is your idea of a vacation, consider Sandestin Gulf and Beach Resort, just a hop and a jump east of Destin.
Art is fun and messy Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:37PMThe Fleetwood community celebrated the arts last weekend, making art fun and messy, from molding clay on a pottery wheel to face painting.
Down to Earth Pottery Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMAfter working 20 years with soulless computers back in the days of main frames, discs, and key punch cards, potter Mary Ann Diggory said she found her soul in working with clay. "I try to leave a part of me in every pot I create, making the pot have a little soul. I love the quote, 'A pot without soul is just clay around a hole."'
CAC clips, 3/3/10 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:51AMSmall businesses owned by minorities and women in Pinal County interested in contacting larger companies to discuss a fit for their products and services will have that opportunity to connect on March 19 at the 2010 Buy Pinal Event hosted by Central Arizona College’s Corporate Center in Casa Grande.
Tailgate Antiques Show Tops Charts In Music City Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:19PM:Jenkins Management's Tailgate Antiques Show filled three buildings at Tennessee Fairgrounds with antiques, dealers and customers — all looking for that special piece of Americana.
Glaze of glory Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:30AMAbout six hours from Colorado, where ceramic artist Nelfa Querubin lives and works, the rock formations of Grand County, Utah rise from the dusty red earth and arch towards the sky. It is in this lonely yet majestic sandstone landscape that the Marlboro Man found his flavor and Bon Jovi went down in a blaze of glory.
'A Visual Legacy' Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:37PMBrazosport College will host an exhibit of works in many media by noted Jones Creek artist Julia Arrington Crainer. The exhibit, “Julia Crainer: a Visual Legacy,” is on display and open for viewing during regular college hours through April 15.
Cham man blazes brave new trail Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:59PMDang Xem took up pottery, which had been the preserve of women for 900 years in a village in the south central Ninh Thuan Province, and many others have followed in his footsteps since
Winterfest enlivens downtown North Adams Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:27AMMonday March 1, 2010 Transcript Correspondent NORTH ADAMS -- The 13th annual Winterfest delivered an ambitious mix of traditional favorites, new ideas and an estimated 700 people to the downtown on Saturday. The festival’s marquee event, a chowder cook-off from noon to 2, drew significantly larger crowds than last year’s event.
Life Skills Center gives hope to special-needs children Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:53AMJONESBORO — The Life Skills Center, 301 East Cherry Ave., is a place for learning, fun, fellowship and hope, said Laura Barnhill, whose son Ian has autism and participates in activities at the new center.
Family-friendly calendar Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMFOOD ALLERGY GROUP: COCOA (Caring for Children with food Allergies) is a free group for parents of food allergic children that meets at 6:45 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Earth Fare, Hendersonville Road, South Asheville.
Mr Paracel documents the past for future generations Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:55PMVietNamNet Bridge – An old man has devoted his life to search out and preserve the culture of Ly Son Island and document historical evidence on Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands .
Students raise over $10,000 for Meals Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:14AMIt makes sense that alphabet soup can help you learn to spell, but students at Cedar Ridge Middle School will have you believe taco soup can help them with algebra.
ART GALLERY CALENDAR: March 5 to 11 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:04PMBAINBRIDGE ISLAND —EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendars in the print version of Kitsap A&E have been edited for space and timeliness. Full-length versions of the calendars are available in the Entertainment section of kitsapsun.com.Art WalksBainbridge Island: First Friday downtown gallery openings from 6 to 8 p.m.Bremerton: Downtown’s First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.Gig Harbor: First Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m ...
No matter what cause, Mary Mansworth is there Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:07PMFor a woman who never expected to call Brockville home, Mary Mansworth has become one of its strongest advocates.[...]
Restored Skyview offers glimpse of Craftsman style Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:05AMHidden by nandina, cherry laurels, cedars and pecan trees, Skyview emerges amid a three-lot property in the heart of Montgomery as a treasure of an Arts and Craftsman-style home.
Unearthing past before future bridge goes up Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:40AMA MoDOT archeologist investigates a domed cistern at site of the Gestring Wagon Factory (1866-1935). A pipe on the backside of the structure brought water into the cistern. There are three cisterns associated with the factory.
University faces budget uncertainty Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:16AMDecreases in state funding over the past three to four years in the Florida education system have stirred mixed reactions among members of both the Florida legislature and Florida State University on the amount of financial support to be received in 2010. After 2009 presented a better-than-expected final budget outcome, Tallahassee schools can only wonder at the funding they will receive in the ...
EDITORS PICKS: Things to do in York County this week Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:12AMChefs unite
Editor's picks: Things to do in York County this week Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:12AMChefs unite
Four local artists open exhibit Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:08AMKENNEBUNK — Four local artists are doing their best to pretty up these short winter days with a joint show at Sun Burst Clay Works. The hsow opens with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. The exhibit runs until the end of March.
What's a home without the art? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:01AMExpect some homegrown art at this weekend’s Home & Garden Festival.While lawn mowers, garden sculptures and brooms are planted in our minds as things to find at the Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival, art may not be as firmly rooted. So a couple of years ago, the Kemp Center for the Arts, which has been organizing the event over the past 13 years, wanted to make sure everyone knew this event is ...
Ann Weber turns cardboard into art Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:27PMArtist Ann Weber, a delicate woman, relies on some indelicate tools: a $25 Arrow P-22 stapler from Ace Hardware, a box cutter, shellac and loads of cardboard pulled from trash bins. Weber cuts cardboard into strips and staples pieces together until forms take...
City Watch Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:42PMSeveral areas in Gombak will be facing power supply disruption today due to maintenance work for the 11kV and 33kV switches at the Pencawang Pembahagian Utama (PPU) Sri Gombak. The disruption will be from 8am to 7pm.
Nacogdoches preservationists look underground to preserve home Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:01PMAn old family home in Nacogdoches brought state archeologists to town. The clay home was on the verge of destruction. Now it's on the way to portraying African American history.
3D Ceramic Printer Creates Pottery Bowls and That Perfect Futuristic 'Ghost' Parody [3D Printers] Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:54PMTo watch this transparent cube build a ceramic bowl must be like watching magic. The nozzle shoots clay out, designing sculptures layer by layer, until the finished object is ready to be fired in a...
500 at fundraiser get a meal and a reminder Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:17AMEmpty bowls to take home represent the hungry. Proceeds aid a Des Moines food pantry.
Masters from Mexico teach ancient art of Mata Ortiz pottery Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:26AMWith a firm grip on a pencil-shaped brush with bristles made of human hair, artist Jerardo Tena drew delicate lines on a clay pot.
ESTATES, ANTQUES, AUCTION! AT: NORTHFIELD AUCTIONS, INC. BY PAUL GORZOCOSKI III 105 MAIN St., NORTHFIELD, MA. 01360 ... Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:09PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Briefs Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:00AMMFM music reunionThe first Market Musicians Reunion and Jam is scheduled for today at 4 p.m.This gathering of musicians who play at the Memphis Farmers Market will take place at Kings Palace Café on Beale Street as a benefit for the Memphis Farmers Market.General admission tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online at memphisfarmersmarket.com. Call 575-0580.Lindenwood ...
Benguet university ends science fair Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:51PMLA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Students and entrepreneurs alike gathered together at Benguet State University (BSU) for the closing rites of this year’s Science and Technology Fair. read more
Community notes: Parish celebrates Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:39AMMONTGOMERY TWP. - Parish mission to be celebrated
Clay Conference held at Troy University Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:51AMTroy University’s Department of Art and Design will host the 25th Annual Alabama Clay Conference this weekend Feb. ...
Benton Center hosts ceramics workshop Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:31AMAward-winning ceramic artist Dennis Meiners will be featured inseveral events this weekend at Linn-Benton Community College’sBenton Center.
Broomfield upcoming events -- Feb. 18 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 5:15PMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
Discover Art Series for Kids Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe six-week class meets on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Designed for kids ages 5-12, projects include canvas painting, clay pottery, mixed media sculpture, drawing and more. Space is limited; reservations are required.
The Gloucester County Times Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:06AMChristina Paciolla gives today's top stories in the Gloucester County Times. DEPTFORD TWP. Gloucester County College Professor Namorah Byrd presented a celebration of African-American culture on Tuesday through spoken word traditions like poetry and storytelling.
Time again to fire up those taste buds Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:41AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — Charity begins at home, some say, unless it’s Chili for Charity, a fundraiser for Ecumenical Ministries Inc. (EMI) scheduled to take place Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 S. Greeno Road, south of Fairhope.
The end of VY as art Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:29PMBRATTLEBORO -- Whether you re for or against the continued operation of Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon, there is a way you can share your opinion with others in a respectful manner.
Fascinating Balanghai Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:58AMIN 1969, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdal with an international crew that included scientists went through a voyage in a boat named Ra, after the sun god of Egypt. read more
Prince to save historic pottery from closure Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 6:06PMA charity led by the Prince of Wales has stepped in to try and save the UK's last working Victorian pottery from closure.
Choral Evensong this afternoon includes two new works Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 5:37AMSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 351 Main Street in Ridgefield will offer a Choral Evensong marking the end of the season of Epiphany this afternoon, Sunday, Feb. 14, at 4. Evensong, unique to Anglican and Episcopal churches, is a sung service of daily evening prayer that dates from the 16th Century.
Sweezy: Former Wilton ‘national treasure’ Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:59PMWILTON – Nancy Sweezy was nationally known for her work with folk music, pottery and other folk arts. She was the author of several books, recognized for her work with the Smithsonian Institution and the annual Folklife Festival on the Mall.
ART GALLERY CALENDAR: February 19 to 25 Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:24PMBAINBRIDGE ISLAND —EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendars in the print version of Kitsap A&E have been edited for space and timeliness. Full-length versions of the calendars are available in the Entertainment section of kitsapsun.com.Art WalksBainbridge Island: First Friday downtown gallery openings from 6 to 8 p.m.Bremerton: Downtown’s First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.Gig Harbor: First Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m ...