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Holiday festivities kick into high gear this weekend Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:52AM Charles City welcomes the holiday season in style this weekend with a full slate of special activities and events, including a visit from Santa.
Art Galleries Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 2:02AM"Ghostpile" The Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University presents Ghostpile, a photography exhibition by Lukas Felzmann.
Sights and Sounds Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 11:40PMHave you seen an outstanding slice of entertainment recently in the Beaches area? A good band? An interesting art exhibit? A play not to be missed?
Local artist to be featured at Wynne Home Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 10:22PMLocal fiber artist Tamara Chasteen will serve as an Artist in Residence at the Wynne Home Arts Center throughout the month of December, giving demonstrations on weaving.
More Things To Do Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:20AMTHEATER
Such a deal! What stores have Black Friday bargains? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:21PM
Rookwood still a local treasure Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:43AMThe allure of the Rookwood Pottery building in Mount Adams has lasted through several restaurant operators, and it now has a new chance to serve as a portal to the past.
Craven shoppers molding gift-giving to meet their budgets Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:23AMAs Lisa Anderson finished a Christmas gift for her father this week, her biggest problem was what to paint on the outside of an ice cream bowl. Anderson encountered no long lines, frantic shoppers or large price tags.
Whitehaven News Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:12AMTHOSE keen to learn about the long-gone pottery makers of Whitehaven and West Cumbria will find much to interest and absorb in the latest book from the pen of local ceramics expert Florence Sibson.
Community Bulletin Board Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:12AMAll branches of the Handley Regional Library, including Handley Library in Winchester, Bowman Library in Stephens City, and Clarke County Library in Berryville, will be closed today and will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.
Events for November 27, 2008 Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:07AMEvents listed below do not include ongoing events such as church services. Show Ongoing Events
‘Tis the season ... Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:21AMThe Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor, is holding its Winterfest celebration through Dec. 28. Take a trolley ride under the stars through a tunnel of lights. The Visitor’s Center will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with model trains.
Artisans to decorate streets for flower festival Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 3:48AMThere will be an a frenzy of flowers at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi next month, as craftsmen take over the centre with their artistic and floral creations.
Students throw themselves into pottery fund-raiser Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:59PMDUNLAP, Ind. — For Jackie Jenkins and her friends, choosing to volunteer at the 10th annual Concord High School Potter’s Marathon for Riley Hospital for Children held a bit more meaning this year than it has in previous years.
Class Calendar: Pottery, Pilates, computers, clay and more... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:31PMParent and Me Handbuilding Pottery Class: Kids ages 3-5 years, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District in Truckee. Hour of working with clay and glazing, Thursdays from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Call 582-8852 for more information or sign up at 582-7720.
Ten Thousand Villages makes a global difference Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:56PMBy Sherry Martell Truro Daily News TRURO – An art and craft sale in Truro today will offer impoverished women in Third World countries a chance to share their stories giving them hope for a better future.
Bay Area is hot spot for budding glassblowers Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:11PMWhen it comes to gaffing, cane pulling, fusing and slumping, the Bay Area is a hot spot for instruction. "Once Marvin Lipofsky started the glass program at California College of the Arts in the 1960s, the collegial nature of the program encouraged...
Budget favourable to local producers - Science and Technology Minister Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:37PMMinister of Science and Technology Prof. Tissa Vitarana said that the budget presented by the President was a very favourable one for local producers, where a levy has been introduced on all luxury items and on imported food items.
New shop, scents give downtown merry feel Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:36AMI got a sneak peek at the new Whipple Tree décor store in downtown Port Huron a few weeks go.
Albia artist uses pottery work to express himself Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:27AMALBIA — Eric Stearns has two passions — math and art.
Crafter profile: Loretta Languet Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:28AMLoretta Languet of Fayston (http://lorettalanguetpottery.com) crafts ceramics, tableware and pottery
Money matters ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:46AMOr does it? Wise words to consider during trying times “And Abraham weighed out to Ephron the silver ... four hundred shekels of silver ... .”
November 20-26, 2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:56PMThe holidays are coming, and coming right along with them are party guests, headed to a home, school or workplace near you to make the Yuletide gay, Hanukkah happy and the New Year cheery.
Bob Marshall fundraiser a success Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:59PMThe staff and board of directors of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation would like to thank the many volunteers, local businesses, and artists for making our second annual fundraising event a great success.
Lost City Museum explores American Indian culture Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:31AMLost City Museum in Overton will host a Celebration of Cultural Arts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Dueling festivals widen rift Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:11AM For pottery lovers, the weekend before Thanksgiving has long been a time to go to Seagrove for an annual festival, a time for what might be the country’s most famous pottery community to come together. But this year, that community has fallen apart like a poorly fired pot. Instead of one festival, there are two, the fruit of a bitter dispute among area potters that threatens to confuse ...
Passion for justice Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:51AMMitchell Gold aims to help gay teens avoid the nightmare that he lived through.
BACE provides language learning even as enrollment slides Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:35PM Despite shrinking resources, Brookline’s Adult and Community Education continues to bring immigrants into the Brookline community with English as a Second Language classes.
Squared away Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:17AMThe University Plus Frame Shop once served as an addition to the education offered at Texas A&M.
Faith and art come together at The Venue Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:14PMThe Venue hosted a one-weekend only event that combined the faithful with the creative.
Garbage dump leaves no space to walk Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:09PMResidents in this part of town not only have to bear with irregular waste disposal, but disappearing roads too. The garbage trucks enter the area eating into road space.
Taiwan plans to develop new industrial clusters Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 10:09AMTAIPEI, Taiwan -- With industrial clustering already one of the strengths of Taiwan’s economy, as reflected in a recent global competitiveness survey, the government plans to invest NT$650 million to develop new clusters over the next three years, Taiwan’s economic planning body said Saturday.
Breaking from the herd to smalltown Maine Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:21AMHANCOCK, Maine - With the economy taking a nose dive, this seems like a smart time to explore do-it-yourself options: things we could make, raise, or grow less expensively than we can buy them. We thought it might be instructive, even entertaining, to spend a few days on a farm during fall harvest.
Majolica pottery comes in two styles Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:00AMMajolica was made in many countries, including England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United States.
Places to go, things to see across North Carolina this week Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:47AMThis 27th annual Seagrove Pottery Festival, held at the Seagrove Elementary School, is a chance to catch most of the Seagrove area potters in one location. The featured potter is Charlotte Wooten of Humble Mill Pottery, near Seagrove. Non-pottery traditional arts and crafts also on exhibit.
School briefs - Nov. 16 Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:24AMSchool news and events.
The pinnacle of culture Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:46AMBlue Ridge Mountain city of Asheville, N.C., offers Biltmore and beyond to those seeking art, music, food Population grows in counties around city
In Reading, tight squeeze on parking Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:25AMAlong with the greeting cards, candles, and pottery she has sold at the Hitching Post gift shop for the past 12 years, Leslie Leahy has started offering a new service: advice on parking amid the confusion of a huge downtown reconstruction project.
Tamarack jurying also benefits artists, craftsmen not selected Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:07PMThe line of artists wound through the hallway in Tamaracks conference center. Some held their wares carefully in their arms; others pushed large dollies laden with carved furniture. Brilliant canvases leaned in stacks against the walls as artists schlepped...
Home Organization Tips for the New Year Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 5:31AM(ARA) - "I just need to get organized." How many times have you heard yourself recite this familiar refrain? With the coming of the New Year, now is a good time to resolve to actually do it.
Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 5:08AM Portsmouth
Marge Colborn: Welcome mat Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:19AMA collection of tidbits to make homelife better.
Eligia Torres passes away, leaving a legacy of loyal friends from her 58 years as a restaurateur Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:09PMBelen Many words have been used to describe Eligia Torres. She has been called a pioneer, a trailblazer, hospitable and even a tough cookie. But she was also a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Wet felting workshop in Hamilton Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:21AMHAMILTON – Just in time for that special handmade gift, Susanne Farrington is back to demonstrate how to create a unique felt handbag. The workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23 from 1-4 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Hamilton.
Special patrol to judge cafe award Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:15AMSOUTH Wales’ best-loved cafes have been nominated for awards for making delicious bacon sarnies, the finest cuppa or having the best toilet.
Town Seeks New Proposals, New Uses For Old Schools Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:07PMHARWICH — After six years of planning and negotiating, town officials are seeking to jumpstart the process of finding tenants to renovate and occupy the old recreation building and the West Harwich school.
Budding ceramic artist makes stop at Mik’s Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:52PMShe was living in a farmhouse at the time, and she thought the empty mantelpieces and window sills just needed a little spark of life.
Pottery firm cuts working hours Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:07PMA pottery manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent says up to 600 workers must cut their hours because of the economic slow down.
Business of Football Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:34AMFootball means more than quarterbacks and coaches to businesses in college towns. For them, the season brings in alumni, faithful fans and students who are willing to shell out money for a memorable game weekend.
Queen’s pottery-maker is broke Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:23PMLONDON, Nov 7: Royal Worcester & Spode Ltd, the 250-year-old pottery-maker for Queen Elizabeth II, became the latest victim of the global economic slowdown when it filed for administration late on Thursday.