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farnham maltings - (USA)
http://www.farnhammaltings.com/
Craftland in Providence, RI - Opening December 5 - (USA)
CRAFT is a proud sponsor of Craftland, which is going into its seventh year. Amazing! What's Craftland? Craftland is an annual craft show in a unique retail format in downtown Providence, RI. Craftland 2008 will be open 7 days a week from December 5-24 and will feature 170 artists from all around the globe! This year, Craftland is delighted to announce that its beneficiary will be IndieArts/RI, a program of the Arts & Business Council of RI, with 5% of all sales going directly toward this col
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/craftland_in_providence_ri_ope.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954
Engaging audiences...the report - (USA)
Back in April, I was an invited panelist in the Wallace Foundation's annual gathering of its audience development grantees in Philadelphia. Because of the foundation's deep and longterm investment in audience innovation and engagement, the event drew some of the best and brightest arts professionals for a series of thoughtful conversations. In a down economy, those conversations took on even more import than usual, as practitioners were digging even deeper to define the essence of what they do,
http://www.artsjournal.com/artfulmanager/main/engaging-audiencesthe-report.php
From Parking Spots to Parks - (USA)
Here in New York City, we know that a lot of things, people, and good times can fit into the tiniest of spaces. Park(ing) Day NYC embraces this notion and proves that even a space as small as a parking spot can make a difference: they’re organizing an event on Friday, September 18, when people all over the city will transform parking spaces into temporary public parks. Watch the Streetfilms video to see how Park(ing) Day went last year and get inspiration for a spot this year. People spruc
http://idealistnyc.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/from-parking-spots-to-parks/
BROADWAY: Chance Style - (USA)
By: Jonathan Josephson Anaheim, California - It’s not every day that two gorgeous, immensely talented performers get themselves pregnant at the exact same time — twice, in just under two years. And what better way can there be to celebrate this unlikely occurrence than by writing a show about it? And heck, let’s make it a musical! Susan Egan (Photo by Kevyn Major Howard) Celebrated singer-songwriter Georgia Stitt (NBC’s America’s Got Talent ) and Tony Award Nominee Susan Egan ( Be
http://www.buzzine.com/2009/08/broadway-chance-style/
I do believe that the dear boy has had his pwor lil' fweelings hurt... - (USA)
Man up, there Mike! Life's not all that bad - remember, all those anger hormones are gonna do bad things for your mellow! From the seemingly "frothing at the fingertips" Mike Brunelle, the Executive Directory of the NH Democrat Party comes a Presser that seems just a tad heavy on the adjectives and WAY light on the thinness of his skin as he is complaining about the opposition to the Democrat attempts to completely nationalize our healthcare system. Or, may I say it, a much lesser capable
http://granitegrok.com/blog/2009/08/i_do_believe_that_the_dear_boy_has_had_h.html
Summer in San Francisco - (USA)
Though summer will be winding down, San Francisco is the place to visit this September. Not only is the weather still gorgeous, but there are some great events happening and deals to be had! Take an art exhibition expedition, and visit four blockbuster museum exhibitions: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams at the SFMOMA, Lords of the Samurai at the Asian Art Museum, and Push Play at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. If yo
http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2009/08/summer-in-san-francisco.html
Floatin' Powa News Service: So, Sufi...What The Fatwa? - (USA)
The sun never says to the earth, 'You owe me.' Look what happens with a love like that. It lights up the whole sky... ~ Sufi Proverb I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God. ~ Sufi Proverb Drought problems envelop Syria New York Times covers up fierce anti-Israel radicalism at "moderate" Fatah Confab In its Aug. 7 edition, the New York Times runs an article by Jerusalem correspondent Isab
http://babbazeesbrain.blogspot.com/2009/08/floatin-powa-news-service-so-sufiwhat.html
Finding Friends - (USA)
Study after study has shown the importance of close friendships in so many aspects of our lives. A new study from Indiana University involving identical twins found that the siblings with tight-knit social circles were healthier than their counterparts who didn't feel as connected to their communities, despite their very similar DNA and upbringing. Unfortunately, the older we get the more difficult it can be to make new friends. Once we get out of school we have fewer opportunities to meet new
http://www.simplyforties.com/2008/11/finding-friends.html
Goddess Art - Goddess Figurines - (USA)
Tiny sculpted images in clay that celebrate the many passages, sacred rites, and relationships experienced through life.
http://www.bellpineartfarm.com/
Top Places To Live in America - (USA)
Everyone moving to a new city or state faces important decisions about the best place to live. Where you buy a home really depends on what is essential to you – are you looking for a quiet place to retire, a place where your children can reach their educational goals, or a metropolis where you can enjoy fine dining and theater? Once you’ve decided on what you are looking for, you can choose the lifestyle and location that’s right for you. For the most affordable home prices, Ohio, Texas, and ev
http://www.mygr8blog.com/news/top-places-to-live-in-america/
Cambodia Made It Again into the International Media - (USA)
Posted on 10 August 2009The Mirror, Vol. 13, No. 624Cambodia made it again into the international media – together with Norway, it may be said.Norway is hardly known in Cambodia – a small country of only about 4.5 million people compared to Cambodia’s around 14 million. Few people may know that the Norwegian branch of the international group of Save-the-Children fund organizations – Redd Barna – has been co-operating with the Ministry of Education of Cambodia over the years. And the organization
http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2009/08/cambodia-made-it-again-into.html
A Dance School That Understands Young Students - (USA)
by Sarah Wilkiamson W hen looking for dance schools for your child you should take into consideration whether the school is actually geared to young children. Many schools accept all ages of students but do not really pay attention to the special needs of young students. They can often be more business oriented and less interested in students well being and success. As an alternative of hiring professional teachers they employ students for this age group. This is a huge mistake as this ag
http://wallys-workshop.com/31289/a-dance-school-that-understands-young-students-2/
Christmas Gifts - (USA)
Christmas is not only about receiving gifts with is also about giving to your near and dear or loved ones or the neediest. With so many options to choose from sometimes it is really difficult to find Christmas gifts which are perfect from the receivers and givers point of view. To choose Christmas Gifts from a wide assortment which are displayed on the store shelves, some time making a selection from a wide range of wines, gourmet cookies, kid toys, fruit basket, dry fruit or the very time cons
http://www.buy-me-a-gift-online.com/2008/11/christmas-gifts.html
Daily Dose: 11/25/08 - (USA)
» Maryland Study on Chinese Americans First in a Series » UN Special Rapporteur to Hear Testimony on Grave Desecrations in Thailand » BAYANIJUAN Revitalizes the Philippines, One Village at a Time » South Korean President Visits LA, Supports Detroit Bailout » Geek Out With New Asian American Gaming Blog » Shin Proves Herself Rising Star in LPGA » U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New OSHA Membership » Balloons — Not Missiles — Raise Tensions Between North and South Korea Co
http://www.asianweek.com/2008/11/26/daily-dose-112608/
Organizations invited to apply for ABC Grants to fund art activities - (USA)
The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council invites organizations seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the community to apply for an Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant. Arts Build Communities (ABC) is a program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC). ABC grants offer financial support for arts projects in all disc
http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/08/10/organizations-invited-to-apply-for-abc-grants-to-fund-art-activities-2/
Art Is Cake - (USA)
Thinking Big Thoughts We were closing a production this past week so I was occupied with that project and didn’t have too much time to create entries. However, as I wandered through the lobby between acts, I did have time to ponder various subjects. One of the things I thought about was issue of arts as a way of cultivating various goals within community vs. arts as a profit making venture. I am constantly thinking about issues related to whether arts organizations should exist in their curr
http://www.buttsseats.com/archives/2008/11/25/art_is_cake.html
aiaonline.com - (USA)
http://www.aiaonline.com/
Education and careers - (USA)
Secondary and post-secondary education plays a crucial role in the economic activity of any complex society. Kathleen Thelen provides a very fine description of the different talent regimes of Germany, Britain, Japan, and the United States in How Institutions Evolve: The Political Economy of Skills in Germany, Britain, the United States, and Japan. She highlights the very significant differences that exist across countries with respect to the internal and external structure of educational and t
http://understandingsociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/education-and-careers.html
Certifiably Insanity, studied (Mental Health Research Grants) “Discretionary,” Anyhow, in Kansas. - (USA)
Let’sGetHonestBlog I’ve been researching a few research grants today, balancing things like Abstinence Education and Community Based Abstinence-Education grants with Medical research on Male Contraception (guess which funding won out??) (Actually both types got the grants,so I suppose the winners are, however, those grants benefitted — or will — and the losers are the taxpayers — if they didn’t. For example,based on several factors, I’d say the Abstinence Education is a bust. Not that I’m ant
http://angelfury.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/h3a-hrefhttpfamilycourtmatterswordpresscomletsgethonestblogah3ppblockquotepive-researching-research-grants-today-balancing-abstinence-education-community-based-abstinenceeducation-grants-medical-resea/
TLA's way cool guide to better holiday shopping - (USA)
Ah, it's that season again: the crisp smell of snow and smoke from chimneys is in the air, relatives are swarming to households both excited and stressed to see them, turkeys are stuffed with ducks and chickens, and retailers are praying to the consumer gods that their various sales and promotions will help stave off the economic gloom, at least until the new year. For holidays that are supposed to be about giving thanks for the things we are grateful to have in our lives and sharing gifts with
http://thelostalbatross.blogspot.com/2008/11/tlas-way-cool-guide-to-better-holiday.html
Tasty Tees Creating Wearable Art - (USA)
The Octopus is a new T-Shirt from Tasty Tees by Amsterdam based artist Lotte Klaver. Lotte lives in Amsterdam and graduated from the Amsterdam School of Arts. Her drawings blog is www.lotteklaver.nl More about Tasty Tees: In a unique collaboration, tasty tees founder Tobias Crabtree works directly with artists and non-profit arts organizations to promote the creative community through printing collectible, ‘wearable’ art. A healthy portion of the proceeds from all t-shirt sales goes direc
http://tcritic.com/archives/tasty-tees-creating-wearable-art/
Obama’s Advance Care Planning: code words for ‘euthanasia’ - (USA)
-By Marie Jon President Barack Obama has proposed that every American’s medical records be set before mindless bureaucrats who will determine their fate. The eyes of scrutiny have been set into motion, and the American public had best beware. This is not about healthcare, or a choice to keep your private medical plan or doctor. It is out-and-out trickery and is evil, and the effects could be devastating. Let us not forget what happened just prior to implementation of the Nazis’ “Final So
http://www.publiusforum.com/2009/08/08/obamas-advance-care-planning-code-words-for-euthanasia/
Interview with Rodrigo Sanchez-Chavarria - (USA)
[by Kyle "El Guante" Myhre] I get the feeling that a lot of people still don’t realize that the Twin Cities spoken-word scene is one of the strongest in the country—from our arts programs to our organizations to our slam teams to our youth—Minneapolis and St. Paul are doing some amazing work (Full disclosure: I’m the 2008 Minneapolis poetry slam champ and work with some of these great organizations… but you can trust me!). Highlighting this scene is quite a challenge—so many talented artists
http://www.culturebully.com/interview-with-rodrigo-sanchez-chavarria
The List: Every event worth listing Thurs., Aug. 13-Wed., Aug. 19 - (USA)
Ed. note: This piece was compiled by Danielle Favreau.VISUAL ARTS: OPENINGART UPTOWN 1367 Main St., Sarasota (955-5409 or artuptown.com). Shirley Dean will showcase her landscape, beach and local scene acrylics. Exhibit runs Aug 15-21. Dog Days Juried Art Show will feature submissions from local area artists 21 and over. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free.SUMNER STUDIO 1365 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota (957-3728). Pamela Sumner pr
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2009/08/11/the-list-every-event-worth-listing-thurs-aug-13-wed-aug-19/
Around the horn: NEA edition - (USA)
Fox News's misleading attacks on the NEA , coming as they did just prior to the confirmation of a new Chairman for the organization, seem to be raising a lot of hackles in the arts world. Is the concern justified? Barry Hessenius thinks so , and warns that things might get a lot worse as conservatives gear up for a new culture war. Barry also links to a report that I meant to cite in last week's essay, but forgot: 51 Republican Congressmen signed a letter to NEA Acting Chair Patrice Walker
http://createquity.blogspot.com/2009/08/around-horn-nea-edition.html
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