Brecksville-broadview Heights Middle School raises funds for Kick-ItSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:24AMBrecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School students helped raise the largest school donation ever: more than $23,500 for Kick-It, an organization that supports pediatric cancer research through kickball games.
What To DoSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:33AMWhat To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
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Conservation artist’s Florida shot selected for Federal Duck Stamp cachetFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:34PMDavid Moynahan’s sun-drenched photograph of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is helping protect Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast wetlands. The conservation photographer from Crawfordville, who works part-time for the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Toronto film industry in the race for 3DFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:23PM3D technology could help Toronto film industry regain its competitive edge as Canadian dollar soars
Calendar: Week of July 30, 2010Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:19PMFRIDAY, JULY 30 Flat Top Reed and Riveter, Tenacious Brothers Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 9:30 p.m., ages 21 plus, $5, http://www.myspace.com/flattopreed, http://www.myspace.com/riveter, 589-6229.
Raising crops, children in a city oasisFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:03AMWhen Gerald Fitzgerald and his wife Marcia moved down the street from Maumelle’s Diamond Ball Complex in 1974, the ball fields weren’t there. Neither was nearby North Little Rock’s softball park or much else in that part of town. The Jump Zone, the Country Club Parkway roundabout and even Country Club of Arkansas weren’t around.
Local photographer honored at Oregon festivalFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:28AMArcata photographer David Howell recently traveled to the 20th annual “Bend Summerfest” in Bend, Ore. The art and music festival hosted more than 150 artist booths.
Ansel Adams Garage Sale Haul Disputed [Scandals]Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:18AM# scandals Who took the photographs that Rick Norsigian bought at a garage sale for $45 , and could eventually sell for $200 million? He says famous American photographer Ansel Adams . But some now claim either Uncle Earl or Pop Laval took them. More »
Bash for Cash annual fundraiserFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:33AMKennedy Healy’s first fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association was a carnival in her parent’s backyard. Last year the event took place at Spikers Sports and Spirits.
Young, British and buying sex abroadSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe Thai sex trade is driven by overweight, unattractive, middle-aged divorcees, right? Wrong. A Fabulous investigation reveals it’s now 20-something Brits paying for sex
Aussie serves up slices of the Big AppleSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:17PMMarco Luccio sat on a Manhattan street in the snow, carving into copper and trying to blend in with a frenetic crowd.
Tesla Electric Cars: Revved Up, but Far to GoSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:31AMElon Musk, who made a fortune selling PayPal, has poured a lot of his money into Tesla, the maker of electric cars. But it has met with delays, financial crises and a personnel soap opera.
Calendar: Week of July 23, 2010Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:33PMFRIDAY, JULY 23 Bob and Ray, acoustic rock, DoubleTree Hotel patio, 743 Horizon Drive, 7 p.m., 241-8888.
Local photographer receives merit awardsFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:58AMEureka artist Erica Jensen has received three “Special Recognition Merit” Awards for artwork in the 12th annual “Landscape Juried Online International Art Exhibition” hosted by Upstream People Gallery.
This poster is for the birdsTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:28PMBANDON -- While watching and photographing the pods of pelicans that visited Bandon last year, Susan Dimock developed great admiration for the elegant yet gangly creatures.
Assets to hold on toTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:54AMGold made headlines in 2009 as its price continued to set new highs, but the picture for other tangible assets was distinctly mixed. Peter Temple explains why 2010 looks more promising
Migrant children abused in Malta by Italian paedophile networkTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:34AMAn undisclosed number of migrant children in Malta have reportedly been abused by two Italian men who until yesterday ran a criminal network of paedophile footage and photography. The two men were arrested in Italy following investigations by Police in Florence and Syracuse.
Dennis Hopper Art Sends Warhol, Basquiat to $10 Million SaleFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:29AMArtworks from the estate of the late actor Dennis Hopper , a self-described “gallery bum,” will be auctioned by Christie’s on Nov. 10 and 11 in New York.
Fisherman selling calendars to support causeThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:24PMHAVELOCK — Chris McCaffity has been fishing since he was 11 years old, setting nets and clamming near his home in Beaufort.
4-H club sells sweet corn at fairTuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:24AMFor the fourth year in a row, club members have sold sweet corn ready to eat at the fair. They added funnel cakes this year.
Annual Gallery in Garden event expandsMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 11:34PMWOODSTOCK – Gallery in the Garden, an annual fundraising event that celebrates art in nature, will expand into the neighboring property of the Royal Victorian Manor, according to a news release.
Six candidates in 3rd House race square off at forumMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 9:20PMBRISTOL, Tenn. — Six candidates vying for Tennessee’s 3rd House District seat raced for the high ground on job creation, taxes and protecting the state from federal policy during a forum held at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday night.
Norfolk cutting some Town Point Saturday Market datesMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:15PMNORFOLK Instead of hosting an outdoor arts, antiques and apparel market most Saturdays at Town Point Park, Festevents is cutting the schedule back to four dates at the end of each month. The Town Point Saturday Markets will be held from 10 to 3 p.m. on July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30 at the TowneBank Fountain Park section of the park instead of most Saturdays through October.
Residents published in doll magazineMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 1:43PMAmelia doll maker, Kathy Pridemore, Batavia photographer Mark A. Kahles and Batavia freelance writer Summer Tyler worked together to submit an article to an international doll magazine for publication.
What makes ribs hotMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 11:41AMI was recently asked by a friend to join her in a cleanse, even though we are not in the same city, just someone to be able to experience it at the same time.
Artbid 2010 starts TuesdayFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 10:12AMThe Marco Island Art League is holding Artbid 2010, an ongoing fundraiser organized as an eBay style auction of the many donated works of art and other materials the organization has acquired. The event runs each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from July 13 through 22. Linda Henell, interim executive director for the Art League, explains the impetus for the event: “We have had a lot of art ...
Artbid 2010 starts TuesdayFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 10:03AMThe Marco Island Art League is holding Artbid 2010, an ongoing fundraiser organized as an eBay style auction of the many donated works of art and other materials the organization has acquired. The event runs each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from July 13 through 22.Linda Henell, interim executive director for the Art League, explains the impetus for the event: “We have had a lot of art ...
New event celebrates holiday, honors heritageFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:29AMAs a way to celebrate the Fourth of July and honor the street that Buellton was built around, the Avenue of Flags came alive Saturday afternoon with a new community event called Arts on the Avenue.
News to useFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 6:33AMThe Armstrong School District school directors will hold a special meeting on Monday, to take action on the districtwide facility study and selection of a renovation project for Elderton High School.
Filmmaker finds Mathews a perfect fit for his workWednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:21PMA film studio might seem like the last business that one would associate with Mathews County, but independent filmmaker Robert Griffith thinks it’s a perfect fit.
Ganges gallery welcomes Tina Louise SpaldingWednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMSalt Spring Artists’ Gallery of Fine Art on McPhillips Avenue in Ganges has recently increased its number of member artists. Following is the first in a series of short biographies of those individuals, submitted by the co-operative gallery.
Pictage Announces the Acquisition of ShootQWednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:30AMLeading community and business enabler for professional photographers adds business management solution to create one-stop-shop for photographer success
Surfing legend Clark lands a new homeWednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 1:14PMMavericks surfing legend Jeff Clark and his wife, Cassandra, were eating lunch at Crab Landing one day last July when they looked down over the harbor and saw the dilapidated fish market at the end of a strip of longtime businesses and had an idea.
Market Commentary and Intraday NewsWednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 9:13AM(AP:NEW YORK) A historic sale of works by some of the biggest names in 20th-century photography set records during a two-day auction of iconic images from the Polaroid corporate collection that concluded Tuesday.
Getty lets Flickr users sell photosMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 4:11AMGetty Images has launched a new tool for Flickr users, allowing them to sell their user-generated photos to buyers.
Mercury News, sister newspapers win Peninsula Press Club awardsSunday, June 20, 2010 @ 9:30PMIncluding its first-place award for general excellence, the San Jose Mercury News received 19 plaques for work published in 2009. The Daily News in Palo Alto won 18 and the Community Newspaper Group won 14.
Book showcases the top dogs of 30ASunday, June 20, 2010 @ 4:00PMThis month, dogs up and down County Road 30A are going to be famous, thanks to part-time resident Tonia Shatzel. Shatzel is publishing a hard-cover book featuring the dogs of 30A and beyond. She has spent the past six months photographing the dogs...
Fringe funSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 6:40PMThis year’s KL Alternative Bookfest was bigger than ever and full of thought-provoking events and ideas.
Family Fun Day at Clearwater Farm to offer arts, music, games, foodSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 1:25PMArts and crafts, live entertainment, a fishing derby, kids games and activities and more is on tap for the Clearwater Farm Family Fun Day set for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26.
Eclectic work featured at 49th annual Art ShowSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 12:07PMValerie CassitySpecial to the Sun More than 50 artists displayed their wares at the Kern River Valley Art Association’s 49th annual Memorial Day Weekend Art Show in Kernville.
Famous Polaroid collection goes to auctionSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 11:01AMMore than 1,000 photographs from the historic Polaroid Collection, including works by Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and Chuck Close’s gigantic 9-Part Self Portrait, go under the hammer this week at Sotheby’s.
Two from Bartow to compete in Kentucky swine spectacularSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 9:15AMWhile their friends are soaking up the sun or watching cartoons, two youngin’s from Bartow are preparing for the National Junior Swine Association’s (NJSA) National Junior Summer Spectacular breed show and the Summer Type Conference.
Here come the cattleSaturday, June 19, 2010 @ 12:05AMA total of 368 cattle and 230 exhibitors from 22 states plus a slew of supporters will converge on the Clay County Fairgrounds this weekend for the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show. The show will...
Weddings by Chris Leary Photography Featured in Latest Book by PhotopreneurTuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:36AMWith passion for his craft and client-centered, creative marketing forming the basis of his flourishing wedding photography business, Chris Leary tells his story in The Successful Wedding Photographer, the long-awaited book by the editors of Photopreneur.
Historic Polaroid collection going to auctionTuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 10:36AMNEW YORK - A striking black-and-white photograph of the majestic Bridalveil waterfall is among numerous shots that landscape photographer Ansel Adams took with Polaroid film - a technology many celebrated artists embraced to produce innovative and surprising works.