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Al Aqili Furnishings to make debut at INFDEX 2010 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:43AM06 September 2010 DOHA: Al Aqili Furnishings Al Aqili Furnishings , the region's leading flooring specialist and interior solutions giant, will make its debut at the forthcoming International Furniture and Design Exhibition & Awards (INFDEX 2010).
Family helps woman transform downtown gallery Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:00AMQUANAH — Jodi Tucker can trace her career path all the way back to grade school. She’s never gotten off track. She just didn’t know the road would double back and lead her home — almost as soon as she left.
Metamora's Art Rod Festival revs up Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:35AMFor family fun, check out Greg DePauw's annual Art Rod Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Metamora Square. "It's been around at least 12 years, and we've established ourselves as an event that people look forward to," DePauw said.
Arts Market draws crowds Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:21AMLynn Schlossberger, of Baton Rouge, has frequented the Baton Rouge Arts Market for years, and can still remember when parking for the event wasn’t a problem.
Fine Franciscan: Festival draws new artists, familiar faces Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:16AMMESILLA PARK - MESILLA PARK - Enthusiasts turned out Saturday to enjoy works created by many artists during the annual Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts at the serene Holy Cross Retreat Center.
Sale at the Bennington Museum celebrates Grandma Moses’ birthday Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:13PMFriday September 3, 2010 BENNINGTON -- In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. "Grandma Moses," the Bennington Museum Shop is holding a sale on all merchandise. From Friday, Sept. 3 through Tuesday, Sept. 7, everything in the shop will be 10 percent off, plus there will be even deeper discounts on select Moses prints.
Events draw crowds to local art galleries and businesses Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:57PMJust outside the door of the Wandering Turtle Art Gallery & Gifts sits a table with refreshments and a smiling young woman to make sure patrons get what they need. Mellow, groovy, jazzlike music greets customers as they walk through the door.
Tribute to a mentor: Art by Wally Barnette Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:00PMIn the front window of the Connexions Gallery in Easton, a pair of worn-out black Hush Puppies, one with a sole raised several inches to compensate for the wearer's hip impairment, are cruelly staked through their heels to a stump of wood with nails the size of spikes. Scattered around the assemblage lie shards of broken glass.
'This is my vision' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:00AMThe area's art scene came to life Saturday afternoon on Water Street in downtown Aurora as dozens of local vendors gathered to show off their goods.The Alley Art Fest, held from noon to 5 p.m., brought painters, photographers, sculptors, hula hoopers and musicians together for an afternoon of art appreciation.With small booths set up along the brick-paved alley, crafters from all walks of life ...
Studio 'a hidden gem' in Lanning Square Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:59AMFor 15 years, Jeffrey Filbert kept his Lanning Square studio windows and doorways boarded up.
Business is not so festive right now Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:41AMBusiness is not so festive right now
Echoes of the past: The sites and sounds of prehistory Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:01AMDid our ancient ancestors build to please the ears as well as the eyes? Trevor Cox pitches into the controversial claims of acoustic archaeologists
My 2 Cents: Readers’ favorite websites vary Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:24AMSome people spend countless hours surfing the Internet and some people hardly know how to navigate their e-mail. For those that spend so much time on their computers, we asked, “What is your favorite website and why?” Check these sites out.
Cottage style's rustic charm makes you feel right at home Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:18AMAnticipating crisp days and a nice pot of soup on the stove helps shake off the summer doldrums. And with fall coming, we're seeing the homey charm of cottages, farmhouses and woodsy cabins as a trend among shelter retailers.
Out in the open Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:58PMLee Eng Khauv paints away her winters in the sunny Caribbean, before returning to her Canmore summer home. Her art has become a successful business yet it would seem that it's not easy to satisfy the impressionist painter.
In the hands of art Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:25AMCourtesy Photo - H A Waring Johnson, pictured at her April 2010 Burkholder Gallery show in Lincoln, focused on the hands of three women artists from York, Geneva and Heartwell for her latest photography show.
Creativity planted in NewWestFest garden Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:08AMJim Lynxwiler will have spent more than 250 hours working on a statue of a fat ballerina. “It’s a long, arduous process,” Lynxwiler said, discussing the 11-part technique involved in creating his bronze artwork, a process that involves ceramic casts, hot wax, and bronze.
At Home: Cape Cod charm in Chillicothe Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:19AMWhen she said she liked the hardwood floors and rustic cupboards in the Village Plantation store, he negotiated a deal with the owner and worked through the night salvaging them on the eve of the store's closure, pulling the planks out, nail by nail. When she couldn't find the exact kitchen fixtures to match her dining room chandelier, he took her to the factory in Ohio. No local stone quite ...
Getting down to business Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:33AMPhotos and Storyby Erik Sanzenbach It was all business Thursday afternoon at the Northshore Harbor Center as over 100 businesses and organizations set up shop at the annual Business and Community Showcase.
Table Mountain Casino's ClovisFest Secures Host Hotel Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:52AMCLOVIS, CA--(Marketwire - August 20, 2010) - Fairfield Inn and Suites Fresno Clovis is proud to be the host hotel for the 35th Annual Table Mountain Casino ClovisFest Arts & Crafts Event in Clovis, California, on Saturday and Sunday, the 18 th and 19 th of September. The hotel near Yosemite National Parks is a perennial favorite for travelers in town for the event and looks forward to supporting ...
Police and Community Briefs for Aug. 19, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:43AMPolice and Community Briefs for Aug. 19, 2010
Chance to taste and touch all things tea Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:43AMJaromír Horák shows his skills at last year's festival. All aspects of tea are celebrated, but tasting remains the big draw.
Franklin prepares for final Third Thursday Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:13AMAs the end of summer nears, local retailers are gearing up for the last Third Thursday of the season tonight.
Kate Wilson: Rediscovering A Delightful Southern City - Mobile Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:50PMMobile, Alabama has turned itself into a great resort town of the South. Just a six-hour drive from Chattanooga, it is a great place to get away for a long weekend with a significant other, family or group of friends.
Ancient art Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:15PM2010-08-19
From Rural Tecumseh to Urban Detroit Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:29AMAccording to its Web site, the city of Tecumseh "is conveniently located within 25 minutes of Ann Arbor (and) 30 minutes of Jackson.” Last year, it was rated No. 93 in CNNMoney.com's list of the 100 of the best small towns to live. This small berg of about 8,700 people is a classic Michigan rural [...]
Beauty in abundance Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 5:29AMThis is part of a series of stories about unique or unusual backyards in the region. If you have one to suggest, send an e-mail to jjc_forum@myjournalcourier.com or a note to P.O. Box 1048, Jacksonville, IL 62650.By RON GRAY and MARY GRAYSpecial to...
Breaking stereotypes at the summer camp Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:13AMA Maltese boy and a refugee child had been playing together the whole morning and were getting along incredibly well until, as children are want to do, they fell out over a trifle thing.
Mexico City is an art lover's delight Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:28AMGo ahead and use Diego Rivera as excuse. Mention murals as the reason you're coming. But get down here right away, art lovers, and soak in the atmosphere of one of the most interesting cities in the world. Mexico's capital city is buzzing with 22...
Cazenovia a beautiful, close community Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:42PMCAZENOVIA — A visit to the Chittenango Falls State Park can be like taking a trip to exotic lands right in Cazenovia, said Eileen Tarsal of Baldwinsville.
Longaberger below 1,000 workers Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe Longaberger Co. confirmed Monday that 35 full-time positions were eliminated last week, bringing its employment to 975, down from about 2,000 two years ago and more than 8,000 employees 10 years ago.
A Garden Party: Ada Historical Society plans to host public at Averill Museum garden tour Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:20PMAda Historical Society is hosting a garden party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Averill Museum, 7144 Headley St. The public is being invited to learn about the memorial gardens, visit with the master gardener, and sample herb tea and cookies.
Events Calendar Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 11:30PMCalendar Tip: Click on a date to see what's happening in your community! Add An Event Tip: Keep the community up to date with our shared Events Calendar. You can have your event up and posted in just a couple of minutes with our easy to use Event Information form.
What's on Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:46PM- Fundraising bridge tournament at the Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 - 224 St., by the Seniors Bridge group. Starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $15, which include coffee, lunch and prizes. All ages welcome.
Niko's blossoms on East Vandalia Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:16AMOn a section of East Vandalia, in downtown Edwardsville, there is a growing number of great shops offering unique shopping options. One of those shops just opened in the beginning of June, Niko’s Antiques and Collectibles, located at 452a East Vandalia.
Luxury for less: travel like a king or queen in Ireland this fall Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:16AMWith a little bit of forward planning and know-how you can literally travel like a king around Ireland.
Lititz Outdoor Art Show just keeps getting bigger Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:48PMCome late July, Bridey Durkin doesn't like to talk about the weather.Durkin, now in her fourth year as chair of the Lititz Outdoor Art Show, is well aware this summer has been marked by extreme heat and ferocious thunderstorms. So she can't help but worry, even though forecasters are calling...
Events Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:08AMCalendar Tip: Click on a date to see what's happening in your community! Add An Event Tip: Keep the community up to date with our shared Events Calendar. You can have your event up and posted in just a couple of minutes with our easy to use Event Information form.
Texas' fab five: Cheap flights make it easy to visit Texas' top cities Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:27PMTexas is famed for big skies, big open spaces, big hair, big personalities -- big everything. The expansiveness of the state also shines through in the welcoming nature of its residents.
Two shows offer playful, abstract art Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:35AMGroup shows at the Susanne Hilberry and Lemberg galleries offer marvelously eclectic works, mostly paintings, that can't help but amuse or delight the visitor. These are sophisticated exhibitions, to be sure, but there's still a little something here for everyone.
Business 'phenomenal' at antique store's new site Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:15AMAfter being in business at Raven's Roost Antiques in Lafayette less than a year, one thing became clear to owner Tammie Williams.
Green My Ballard: Creative repurposing Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:28AMBy Laura McLeod We’re all pretty accustomed to reducing, reusing and recycling, but I think “repurpose” should be added as a fourth “r.” En route to my recycling container, I caught myself looking through a multi-page, full-color ad from a big box retailer. A year ago in August, I made a pledge to “buy nothing” except essentials, which I clearly defined as food, toiletries, cat necessities and ...
Tehran's Azadi Tower Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:51AMStanding guard like a sentry at the gates of Tehran, Iran, is the impressive Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower), built in 1971 and comprised of eight thousand white marble blocks. A combination of both Islamic and Sassanid architectural styles, the fifty-foot high tower commemorates the formation of the Persian Empire and is an interesting combination of both modern and ancient cultures.
150th Annual Jo Daviess County Fair, July 29-August 1, 2010, Near Galena, Illinois Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:55AMGalena and Jo Daviess County, Illinois is celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of its county fair in 2010.
Wong takes her hobby to exhibitions Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:09PMGRAPHIC designer Wong Lileng is good with her hands as she creates beautiful pottery and other crafts.
Christie's Joins Rush to Entice Collectors at Frieze-Week Fairs in London Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:18PMChristie’s International is planning its first fair to be held during Frieze Week, when London becomes the capital of the contemporary-art world.
Potluck showcases local food Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:11PMLocally grown foods and hometown recipes are just a few of the highlights of this year’s 100-Mile Potluck and Auction.
Gardening with growbags - and growboots and growprams Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:23PMWhat better way to bring life back into our city centres than to dot them with plants, asks Fionola Meredith
Storm damages metro area property, pottery Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:45PMResidents across parts of the metro spent Sunday cleaning up downed trees and other debris whipped up in Saturday night's storm.
Manitou Springs, Colo., gets a chic update Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:44PMRICK DuVAL/Special Contributor The arch welcoming visitors to Manitou Springs, Colo., near Colorado Springs, frames 14,110-foot Pikes Peak.Time was, visitors to Manitou Springs immersed themselves in the '60s hippie culture while indulging in old-fashioned entertainments. Fact is, you can still do that.But the new Manitou is more "hippie chic" than "hippie chick."