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- Surviving Top keeps legacy rolling Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:20AMLevi Stubbs, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Lawrence Payton and Abdul "Duke" Fakir - this legendary quartet known as The Four Tops first crooned together at a party in Detroit in 1954.
- Berlin CARES to remember soldiers on Saturday Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:41AMBERLIN - The Berlin CARES (Citizens Aware of the Responsibility of Encouraging Soldiers) group will hold a fundraising concert called “Songs for Our Soldiers” from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ at 600 Main St. in Berlin.
- CMS West honors veterans Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:01AMEven with cloudy, rainy skies, the Veterans Day ceremonies at Coppell Middle School West went off without a hitch Tuesday. Beginning with a flag-raising ceremony at 7:50 a.m., and concluding with a moment of silent around 9:20 a.m., the event went off like a military exercise.
- A special day Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:03AMSCOTTVILLE — Tuesday proved a special day for veterans, with more than one program from which to chose to attend. The Mason County Allied Veterans Council provided one such special program at the Scottville Optimist Hall.
- Recession proof Andre Rieu Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:09AMPerhaps not since the famous 1976 ‘Hot August Night’ tour by Neil Diamond has there been anything as ubiquitous and anticipated as Andrew Rieu’s triumphal Australian waltz, writes Ross Stapleton .
- Veterans are honored by students, citizens Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:29PMStudents at Canton High School received a history lesson from more than books Tuesday morning as they attended a Veterans Day Assembly.
- Avenue of Flags, program, dinner set to honor veterans Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:14PMThe annual Veterans Day program, dinner and flying of the Avenue of Flags will mark the observance honoring past and present military personnel Tuesday.
- CD Comedy Review: George Carlin - Carlin On Campus Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 4:54PMAnyone driving slower than you is an idiot and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac. When George Carlin passed away on June 22, 2008, humanity lost one of the greats, a man who over the course of his decades-long career revealed a tremendous ability to provide insightful humor (or is it humorous insight?) about life in between moments of absurdity and silliness. He deserves to have his ...
- Cherry Valley Elementary students show appreciation for veterans Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:56AMNEWARK -- In an annual tradition, Cherry Valley Elementary School students expressed their thankfulness to veterans in attendance Friday during the Veterans Day Celebration at Newark High School.
- Christian Academy salutes grandparents Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:41AMAll 330 students marched by in single file, half on one side of the gym at Christian Academy of Indiana in New Albany and half on the other.
- Veterans Day events Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:50AMMASON CITY The Mason City Veterans Memorial Association will hold Veterans Day activities beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Central Park.
- Area Veterans Day events Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:28PMA Veterans Day ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. The Antioch VFW, 75 North Avenue. Visitors are invited to stay for lunch after the ceremony. Students are encouraged to participate.
- Area Veterans Day events Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:13PMFind out where to honor veterans in your area.
- Students get an “F” for bad behavior on Election night Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:42PM BUSTED: Group of musicians charged with unlawful assembly for celebrating Obama victory.
- Sports Mailbag for Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:24AMOnce again Penguins hockey announcer Mike Lange has demonstrated why he is the best in the game of hockey.
- A True Legend Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 1:31AMSinger John Legend released a new album, "Evolver," on Tuesday and has a prominent cameo in the movie comedy "Soul Men," opening Friday
- AROUND THE REGION Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 8:51PMBarnesville: The hike with naturalist Robin Tracey on the Crow and Tuscarora Lake trails has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday. It’s free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Phone Tracey at 467-2506.
- Search the Archives Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 6:08PMWayne Goins, assistant professor of jazz, plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” as performed by Jimi Hendrix Monday afternoon in McCain Auditorium during History of Rock and Roll.
- Berks Native Wows World Series Crowd with Performance Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 6:59AM Berks County already has a strong presence in the World Series with several former members of the Reading Phillies on the National League Championship team. But Saturday night, it was Wyomissing native and country music award-winning performer Taylor Swift who was in the spotlight. [ Taylor Swift Performs National Anthem in 2007 ]
- Magazine Award: Second Edition Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:12PMCatch, the campus literary and arts magazine at Knox College, has been selected as a finalist in a national competition.
- Watchung Hills Students return to Watchung Hills Regional High School to teach Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 1:21AMCOURTESY ELEANOR MATHEWSThree alumni of Watchung Hills Regional High School now teach at their alma mater: Carl Bird, Carin Sankus and Jennifer Vitarius Banko. WATCHUNG - Three new members of the Watchung Hills Regional High School faculty are not really...
- Local News In Brief Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 11:06AMST. GEORGE - Attorney Vince "Jinks" Dabney will speak at the National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting on Oct. 28. His topic will be new changes in the laws for qualifying for Social Security Insurance and Social Security Disability.
- Familiar sights, fresh eyes Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 4:32PMFamiliar sights gain a certain mystique when seen through fresh eyes. A visiting journalist from Kenya, assisted by a videographer from France, explored several Baltimore attractions that appeal to tourists and residents alike. Watch their video tours of the U.S.S. Constellation (pictured), Fort McHenry, the Washington Monument and Lexington Market.
- 11 ways to Phillie up your life Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 3:56PMThe stock market is down. Too far.
- Pittsburg band marches to beat of own drum Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 3:34AMPride in performance, family atmosphere helps drive large marching band to entertain crowds
- Students compete in art and academic challenge Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 3:12AMFARMINGTON - High school students from more than a dozen area schools gathered Saturday on a bright, sunny morning to compete in subjects from art to theater.
- Unusual birthplace Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 9:20AM1. Two-time Oscar winner Jack Lemmon was born into a well-to-do family, attending the Phillips Academy prep school (a.k.a. Andover) and Harvard University. In what unusual location was Lemmon born?
- Bugs & Baseball With The CSO Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 10:29PMSymphony provides entertainment for kids of all ages.
- Bugs & Baseball With The CSO Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 10:11PMThe Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, led by Assistant Conductor Vince Lee, presents two Lollipop Family concerts at Music Hall specially designed for children ages 3-10 and their families.
- Hero’s welcome is offered for fallen soldier Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 7:57PMU.S. Army Pfc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz was honored today as an American hero.
- Trace Adkins Laments Presidential Campaign Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:03PMOct. 8, 2008 — Nashville hosted the second presidential debate on Tuesday, which led to plenty of local media coverage about John McCain, Barack Obama and Music City preparations for the event. And while Trace Adkins was thrilled that the campaign made its way to Middle Tennessee, he’s also frankly over the whole thing.
- Concert review: RSO begins 96 season in top form Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:27AMBerks County, PA - Andrew Constantine, music director of the Reading Symphony Orchestra, chose to launch the orchestra’s 96th season Saturday night with a conservative program, in contrast to the rest of the season, which figures to be anything but.
- 5 things to do this week Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 11:19AM 1 Mansion jubilee
- Modesto throws international gala Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 9:51AMCultures from around the world will take center stage -- literally -- at the International Festival on Saturday.
- Redskins Ordered To Continue Captions Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:33PMA federal judge in Greenbelt has ruled that the Redskins must continue to run captioned play-by-play at FedEx Field and begin showing the lyrics of songs played in the stadium to offer deaf and hard-of-hearing fans the full game experience.
- Cohasset celebrates the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 8:14PMThe “Star-Spangled Banner” was written on September 14, 1814, and students throughout the country, including the students of Cohasset Elementary School gathered together in their schools to sing the national anthem in celebration of the song’s anniversary.
- Liberty Tree Festival to feature music Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 6:17PMThree area musical acts have been added to Dalton’s Liberty Tree Festival, which will be celebrated Oct. 16-18. Formed in 2000, the Roman Festival Brass has performed across the country.
- Heralded guests boost the Philharmonic Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 11:46AMThe Orlando Philharmonic opened its 2008-09 season, the third under Maestro Christopher Wilkins, on Saturday evening at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre with a wide-ranging concert that had something for nearly everyone.
- SLIDESHOW: Abington native making a name in the music industry Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 9:47PM When she learned she was going to be singing at Fenway, Melissa — who goes by the name Melissa Jane for all of her singing events — said she was so excited she started jumping up and down on her bed.
- Singer shares her talents Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 11:20AMWhether looking to improve self-confidence, or aspiring toward a career in the arts, budding musicians in the Foothills have a new choice for vocal training.
- The Other National Anthem Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 10:03PMFist Pumped: A Howard student salutes the Black National Anthem on Saturday. (Darrow Montgomery) Swim, Bike, Runoff Triathletes brave the storied waters of the Potomac.
- Towson streets to close Oct. 4 for parade honoring Phelps Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 8:43PMStreets along a 1.3-mile stretch of York Road will be closed but parking will be free for the Oct. 4 parade in Towson honoring swimmer Michael Phelps and other Maryland Olympians, event organizers said today.
- Wahoo gives Starr warm send off Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 7:32PMWAHOO - Patricia Eliason Starr is on a journey of a lifetime, and she started that journey in Wahoo.
- Grammy nominees performing at Fiesta de Luces Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:15AMThe City of Lights will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today by hosting the third annual Fiesta de Luces, or Festival of Lights.
- The Classical Music Network Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 3:09PMBreathless!
- RECENT ITEMS» Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 5:50PMI couldn’t help but grin until there were permanent creases in my skin when the opening strains of “God Only Knows” were convoyed by a yelp of delight. The young boy sitting next to me last Saturday night reminded me of myself alone in my parent’s house sifting through my father’s records.
- Gospel group to sing at Eagles game Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 11:37AMMOUNT HOLLY - Lamont Sanders and a Willingboro-based gospel group are hoping to give the Philadelphia Eagles a little inspiration before a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
- Small crowd takes in TNA in London Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 8:12PMLONDON, ON -- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling rolled into John Labatt Centre for the first time Saturday night for seven matches the night before it made its Canadian pay-per-view debut in Oshawa.
- Brian Wilson @ Hollywood Bowl 9/12/08 Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 1:00AM It’s an LA tradition to send out summer with a fireworks spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl and this year, they may have found their most ideal co-host and honoree in Brian Wilson. As leader of the Beach Boys, he created the closest thing we have to an Original Soundtrack for the city, and last night, we got to see it played out in front of us, complete with fireworks. While he’s never ...
- Darboy students celebrate Star-Spangled Banner Saturday, September 13, 2008 @ 9:26AMDARBOY A steady breeze kept the stars and stripes unfurled and waving as the drum roll started.