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  • Nonprofit FACONE brings folk dance, music and art to Stoneham Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:53AMThe Folk Arts Center of New England (FACONE) has recently found a new home at 10 Franklin St. in Stoneham after moving its headquarters from Melrose. The nonprofit organization has been in various Massachusetts locations since 1975 promoting international folk dance and music as well as folk art culture all over New England.
  • Cumbrian charity shop to be puppet theatre for a day Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:31AMA Penrith charity shop is set to become a puppet theatre when it is transformed for an extraordinary show by international puppeteers.
  • Thousands enjoy Chickasaw Cultural Center opening Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:41PMMore than 1,000 visitors experienced Chickasaw culture during the July 24 opening day of the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Opening of the center was the culmination of a decades-long dream for Chickasaw people.
  • Word on the Street: Dancing seniors Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:10PMFrom arthritis to diabetes, one group of seniors say dance is the perfect source of relief.
  • SCHS schedules variety of events Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:38AMThe Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee, has scheduled a variety of events in August and September. read more
  • Today's events (July 27) Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:45AMby PaloAltoOnline.com Author: David Carnoy Tonight (July 27), author David Carnoy will give a free talk about his first novel, a mystery thriller entitled "Knife Music," at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, at 7 p.m. Dance: 'Dancing on the Square' Tonight (July 27) at 6 p.m., visitors can learn to dance the cha-cha in downtown Redwood City's Courthouse Square. The free event ...
  • Indian River Count Community Calendar, updated July 26 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:27PMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
  • Edgerton stunt cyclist to perform at Los Angeles X-Games Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:07PMThursday at the X Games, while world famous skateboarders and BMX bicyclists compete in venues throughout downtown L.A., Suchanek will perform in a sport bike freestyle exhibition.
  • Summer fun in the Valleys Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:13AMWith the long summer holidays ahead, keeping children - and older members of the family - occupied can be a challenge, but with a host of festivals and events the Valleys is the place to spend the sunny weeks ahead.
  • Casper native brings art to Ataevius festival Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe sculptures nestle along the edge of the meadow, at the endof a long, spread-out row of tents housing artists working in avariety of media. Most of the abstract works are no more than threefeet tall, in the rusts, blacks and greys of unfinished metal.
  • Salinas' Obon Festival draws thousands Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31AMSalinas resident Kathryn Silva is fascinated with all things Japanese.
  • Powwow showcases 'a living culture' Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:58AMAmerican Indians representing 24 tribes from across the country are celebrating the annual Lenape Powwow this weekend. PHOTO GALLERY
  • Boomer calendar: July 25-Aug. 1 - From the Poughkeepsie Journal Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:38AMParamount Center for the Arts - 1008 Brown St., Peekskill. Performances include: Aug. 6, Chris Botti; Sept. 17, Nanci Griffith with The Kennedys; Sept. 24, Led Zeppelin music by Get The Led Out; Sept. 29, Engelbert Humperdinck; Oct. 6, Pet Metheny; Oct. 19, Evening with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson; Oct. 22, Sinbad. Visit www.paramountcenter.org or call 914-739-2333.
  • Retired Police Captain Among Shen Yun Audience Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:32AM"The artistic choreography was wonderful. I enjoyed it, very much."
  • Santa Cruz dance company doubling in size: International Academy of Dance expands in August Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:45AMSANTA CRUZ -- The International Academy of Dance in Santa Cruz is expanding its performance space, hoping to spread its philosophy of "dancing for the joy of it.
  • Tourist a go-go Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:16PMSummer is the time to load up the family and take a tour across America -- not that different, come to find out, from the days of the Wild West. read more
  • African American festival brings eclectic array of food, arts and music to Downtown Flint Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:13PMMartial arts, gospel music, exotic soap vendors, ethnic foods, poetry and interpretive dance were all on display Downtown on Saturday.
  • Getting into the spirit of things on Manitoulin Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 8:17AMManitoulin Island is rich with joyous aboriginal celebrations, events, theatre and workshops all summer. And it's all here for you. Right now, if you can get to Manitowaning on any afternoon Tuesday through Saturday until Aug.[...]
  • A show of tradition: Russian orphans bring cultural show to Loveland Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:01AMSinging and dancing is part of everyday life for many Russian orphans. In each group home, these children create their own shows that they perform in competitions against other orphanages.
  • 48 hours: Places to go, things to do Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:57AMSaturday Market on Murfreesboro's Public Square is 8 a.m. to noon today when farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables and breads. Visit Cannon County for the "Celebration on the Woodbury Square."
  • Pomo tribe shares its cultural pride this weekend Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:18AM15th annual Big Time celebration features dancing, barbecue Six-year-old Julia Maldonado is usually very shy.
  • Life is a “Cabaret” Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:55PMBy Annette Hinkle Other than “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ over the top farcical take on Hitler’s regime, there haven’t exactly been a lot of Broadway musicals that have dared to tackle the horrors of Nazi-era Germany. But “Cabaret” has … and it manages to do so in a way that treads the difficult tightrope of ribald entertainment [...]
  • No headline - CC_IR_Looking_Ahead Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:39PMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
  • Tobi Tobias on Dance et al. Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:57PMEvery once in so often, a friend or colleague asks to read the manuscript of a children's book I've written and am trying to place, The (True) Life Story of a Dancing Cat . A number of these readers subsequently report that the story made them cry in the subway.
  • Ghanaian percussionist brings unique beat to Fairbanks Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:58AMFAIRBANKS — Ghanian percussionist Okaidja Afroso doesn’t just teach drums and dance when he teaches his workshops, he strives to tell the stories of his native Ghana. He will be bringing those sto...
  • Youth focus at the european cultural festival Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:36AMDespite the fact that Denmark has been an active member of the European Union since 1973, many are skeptical about this relationship due to the country’s opt-outs from EU policies on finance and defence amongst others.
  • Local students bring 'Willy Wonka' to life Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:50AMMembers of the Southlake-based STARS Theater Company will perform “Willy Wonka” beginning Friday.
  • Best entertainment bets for July 23-29 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:06AMYou never need an excuse to spend a day in Stillwater, but if you did, Lumberjack Days would be a good one.
  • Performing arts charter school opens in Providence this fall Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:47PMTrinity Academy for Performing Arts will open in the fall with a seventh-grade class
  • So You Think You Can Dance 2010 results surprise: Nobody eliminated from SYTYCD July 22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:11PMIn a surprise twist, nobody was eliminated from " So You Think You Can Dance " on Thursday night. Six dancers remain in the competition and two people will be eliminated next week.
  • Town Column : Tisbury Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:11PMRemember last July? You were complaining about the cold and the rain and wondered when we would have a proper summer. May I remind you to be careful what you wish for?
  • NOTES Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:42PMGrace Piscopo, the oldest resident at Bayshore Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel, celebrated her 103rd birthday June 30. Mrs. Piscopo was born and raised in Italy until her teenage years. She was a seamstress and enjoys reading the newspaper and gardening. During the summer, you can find Mrs. Piscopo in the courtyard enjoying the warmth of the sun. read more
  • The saint sings Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:53PMAfter the ban on mawlids due to swine flu, those saints' anniversaries finally started again on 13 April at the Imam Hussein Mosque. I attended the leila el kbira (big night, the night of the actual birth of the saint in question) on 19 May at Sayeda Nafisa: coloured light bulbs and hangings, carpets and covers on which men and women from the countryside kept talking, sleeping and cooking.
  • What's On Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:19PMTo include your event, contact us by e-mail at editorial@mrtimes.com, fax to 604-463-9943 or phone 604-463-2281. Items run only as space allows.
  • Community Sports Calendar - July 21 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:08AMTo send your sports news to the Observer, e-mail observersports@hcnonline.com.
  • Dancers offered scholarships Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:20PMPeople with two left feet can be difficult to teach to dance competitively, but Ken Yung is confident there are many teenage area residents with just the one.
  • De Lancey of Caldwell elected officer, square dancers association Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 10:42AMCALDWELL – Alice De Lancey of Caldwell has been elected third vice president of the Northern New Jersey Square Dancers Association (NNJSDA).
  • Saginaw News Club Calendar Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:45AMClub Calendar is a listing of social, support and activity organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Find your club meeting time or a new group to join.
  • REALITY CHECK: I could be dancing away in clean socks if I only had a brain Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:05AMI’m back at it again. The girl I’ve been dating on and off for the past year said we’re off. This time, I’m pretty sure it’s for good. When they make you take your toothbrush, it’s official. You ain’t comin’ back.
  • A theatre school for street kids Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:09AMONE cannot but admire and appreciate how Mohamed el-Assouni's street theatre and circus school has inspired poor and homeless children. The school is a large tent set up on a patch of scrubland between a rail line and a huddle of slums on the outskirts of Morocco's capital Rabat.
  • Boy, 4, Hit By Pickup On Volusia Beach Dies Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:19AMThe Florida Highway Patrol says a 4-year-old boy has died after being hit by a pickup on New Smyrna Beach.
  • It's a bug's life with Cirque du Soleil's 'Ovo' Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:48AMHow Michelle Matlock morphed into Cirque du Soleil's romantic Ladybug.
  • What's Going On Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:08AMGospel Choir: At Mount Seymour United. Feel the passion and power of gospel music. All voices are welcome, and music reading is not required. The choir sings at worship on the Sunday following the practice.
  • Chinese Immigrant: ‘I felt as if I had time traveled to ancient China’ Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:02AM"The show was truly beautiful,” said Ms. Li Jia, a Chinese university student.
  • ¡Salvador! Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe life and mythology of Tucson's stomp-box king by Mari Herreras He has a paintbrush in one hand, and a guitar in the other. To Salvador Duran, these aren't mutually exclusive tools; they're one in the same. "I paint my music and sing my paintings," Duran says in Spanish, the language he spoke during most of our conversations. Duran's twin brother died when they were only one week old, and his ...
  • Weekly Planner Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:39PMThe Point Loma Artists Association invites visitors to enjoy ice cream and art at its annual show and sale featuring a variety of media.
  • What's on: Tuesday's picks Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 11:19PMTuesday's top pick Award-winning Filipino sculptor Michael Cacnio presents a series of balloon-themed sculptures that evoke nostalgia through the portrayal of children playing with balloons.
  • Retirement is not in the picture for Ned and Marian Gault Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 10:41PMSomeday, perhaps, Ned and Marian Gault will learn the meaning of the word 'retirement.' Neither seems quite ready to integrate it into their vocabulary. After teaching chemistry at Leigh High School for nearly three decades, Ned now leads Photoshop and photography classes. Marian, an instructor for 20 years in the Cambrian School District, is a much sought-after teacher of calligraphy.
  • T in the Park review: Friday and Saturday Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:37PMBOTH the weather and the music on offer got T in the Park's opening night off to a bright start, with just the right amount of established crowd-pleasers and engaging new
  • Family, friends remember Reed High student who was shot to death at Sacramento club Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:34PMSparks 14-year-old Lanajah Nachelle Dupree was visiting Sacramento over the weekend with her cousins when she was fatally shot Sunday while attending a teen birthday party at a rented dance hall, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said.