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• Hand-Painted Garbage Trucks Launched by the New York City Department of Sanitation

  12-07-2019 23:44 via artnews.com
  Five artists were chosen to design the vehicles. Read More
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• Should Voters Raise Taxes To Support The Arts? ASC Says Yes - WFAE

  12-07-2019 23:17 via wfae.org
  Should Voters Raise Taxes To Support The Arts? ASC Says Yes  WFAEMecklenburg County voters will have the final say in November on raising the county sales tax, potentially gifting an annual $22.5 million in revenue to the Arts ...
  
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• Arts of the Pamlico appoints new board members, adds countywide arts events - Washington Daily News - thewashingtondailynews.com

  12-07-2019 22:59 via thewashingtondailynews.com
  Arts of the Pamlico appoints new board members, adds countywide arts events - Washington Daily News  thewashingtondailynews.comYou have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. From Arts of the Pamlico. During Arts of the Pamlico's annual meeting for members, AOP installs its Board of ...
  
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• Following Mary Boone Closure, Legendary Painter Peter Saul Will Be Repped in New York by Michael Werner, Venus Over Manhattan

  12-07-2019 22:24 via artnews.com
  He had been with his former dealer since 2012. Read More
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• Following Mary Boone Closure, Legendary Painter Peter Saul Heads to Michael Werner, Venus Over Manhattan

  12-07-2019 22:24 via artnews.com
  He was represented by Mary Boone since 2012.Read More
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• Inside Fausto, a Chic New Cafe Located Inside of Downtown's Contemporary Arts Center - Cincinnati CityBeat

  12-07-2019 22:23 via photos.citybeat.com
  Inside Fausto, a Chic New Cafe Located Inside of Downtown's Contemporary Arts Center  Cincinnati CityBeatThe Contemporary Arts Center has a new cafe. Fausto, a partnership with the Ferrari brothers — the duo behind Mom 'n 'em coffee shop/wine bar in Camp ...
  
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• A 'yarn bomb' is planned for the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. What is it and how to participate? - lehighvalleylive.com

  12-07-2019 21:52 via lehighvalleylive.com
  A 'yarn bomb' is planned for the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. What is it and how to participate?  lehighvalleylive.comLocal artist and Lafayette College mathematics professor Chawne Kimber is extending an invitation to the community to help her “yarn bomb” the Karl Stirner ...
  
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• Blind guitarist among artists performing at Corn Hill Arts Festival - 13WHAM-TV

  12-07-2019 21:47 via 13wham.com
  Blind guitarist among artists performing at Corn Hill Arts Festival  13WHAM-TVRochester, N. Y. (WHAM) - The annual Corn Hill Arts Festival will draw thousands of people this weekend. More than 25 musicians will be a part of the event ...
  
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• Abrons Arts Center’s Coming Season to Explore Difficult Topics - The New York Times

  12-07-2019 21:30 via nytimes.com
  Abrons Arts Center’s Coming Season to Explore Difficult Topics  The New York TimesAbrons Arts Center doesn't shy away from presenting work that deals with sensitive subjects. It's part of the organization's mission to address issues, like racial ...
  
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• Abrons Arts Center’s Coming Season to Explore Difficult Topics

  12-07-2019 21:30 via nytimes.com
  The 2019-2020 slate includes performance pieces that deal with blackface, environmental destruction and colonialism.
  
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• Review: A Meticulous Artist, Numb to the Touch, in ‘Reborning’

  12-07-2019 21:28 via nytimes.com
  This play by Zayd Dohrn, about a victim of a horrific crime who grows up to be a dollmaker, is a dark comedy — with a touch of horror.
  
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• Berlin-inspired street food moves into the Arts District - Eater Vegas

  12-07-2019 21:00 via vegas.eater.com
  Berlin-inspired street food moves into the Arts District  Eater VegasA rapidly progressing construction site on the center island between Casino Center and Charleston Boulevards now reveals two of its yet-to-be announced ...
  
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• Penske Media Corporation Acquires Art Market Monitor

  12-07-2019 20:45 via artnews.com
  Marion Maneker, the publication's founder, will become editorial director of Art Media Holdings. Read More
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• PNC Bank Arts Center will 'make it up' to rain-soaked Florida Georgia Line fans - Asbury Park Press

  12-07-2019 20:43 via app.com
  PNC Bank Arts Center will 'make it up' to rain-soaked Florida Georgia Line fans  Asbury Park PressSome fans were told the Florida Georgia Line show at the PNC Bank Arts Center was over when it wasn't, venue says.
  
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• A 1995 Novel Predicted Trump’s America

  12-07-2019 20:28 via nytimes.com
  William H. Gass’s “The Tunnel” explores eerily resonant themes of midcentury Western fascism.
  
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• At Tap City Festival, at Least the Shoes Are Polished

  12-07-2019 20:26 via nytimes.com
  Aside from a few standouts, performances at the annual tap dance showcase in New York were herd-like in sound and visually bland.
  
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• The Playlist: Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King’ Anthem, and 9 More New Songs

  12-07-2019 20:08 via nytimes.com
  Hear tracks by Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber, Jenny Hval, Angelica Garcia and others.
  
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• Twitter Loves the Opera Diva Karita Mattila. And She Loves It Back.

  12-07-2019 20:03 via nytimes.com
  The star soprano says social media was a “lifesaver” after her divorce, and it has redefined her relationship with music.
  
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• From the Archives: A Look at Chicago’s Budding Art Scene, in 1955, by Museum Pioneer Peter Selz

  12-07-2019 19:53 via artnews.com
  Their essay focused on five artists who shared a "deep concern with the human image." Read More
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• San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Broadway Stars, A Pop Princess And Pride - KPBS

  12-07-2019 19:39 via kpbs.org
  San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Broadway Stars, A Pop Princess And Pride  KPBSThis weekend brings major star power to San Diego — from teen pop royalty to a Marvel hero singing Broadway show tunes. Plus Pride highlights and a look at ...
  
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• Solange Teams With Brooklyn Museum, LACMA, and Other Institutions to Screen Extended ‘When I Get Home’ Video

  12-07-2019 19:33 via artnews.com
  Public viewings of the film are coming to museums around the United States and Europe from July 17-October 13.Read More
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• Tickets on sale Monday for upcoming performing arts season and Broadway Tonight series at University of Central Oklahoma - Oklahoman.com

  12-07-2019 19:15 via oklahoman.com
  Tickets on sale Monday for upcoming performing arts season and Broadway Tonight series at University of Central Oklahoma  Oklahoman.comEDMOND - The University of Central Oklahoma College of Fine Arts and Design opens ticket sales for its 2019-20 performing arts season on Monday.
  
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• Check in on Arts Fest with Downtown Webcam - - State College News

  12-07-2019 19:09 via statecollege.com
  Check in on Arts Fest with Downtown Webcam -  State College NewsThe 53rd annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is in full swing, and whether your in town or thousands of miles away, you can look in on some of the ...
  
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• R. Kelly Accused of Paying Off Family at Center of His 2008 Trial

  12-07-2019 18:53 via nytimes.com
  Two new federal indictments charge the R&B singer with making child pornography, obstructing justice and other crimes relating to sex with underage girls.
  
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• Free Fun for the whole family- Twisted Culture and Arts Festival - WTVR CBS 6 News

  12-07-2019 18:19 via wtvr.com
  Free Fun for the whole family- Twisted Culture and Arts Festival  WTVR CBS 6 NewsRichmond, Va- The second annual Twisted Culture Arts Festival is coming up soon featuring live music, spoken word, comedy, and visual art for four day longs.
  
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• Summer Reads, Recommended by Women of The New York Times

  12-07-2019 18:05 via nytimes.com
  Four of our journalists, who are also published authors, think you should read these books, too.
  
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• U.S. Prosecutors File New Charges, Including Child Pornography, Against R. Kelly

  12-07-2019 17:46 via nytimes.com
  The singer was arrested in Chicago on Thursday night over a 13-count indictment, officials said.
  
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• ‘Crawl’ Review: See You Later, Alligator

  12-07-2019 17:46 via nytimes.com
  Alexandre Aja’s creature feature stars Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, two toothy predators and one script filled with hokey dialogue.
  
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• Sugar Creek Arts Festival street closures - WJBC News

  12-07-2019 17:42 via wjbc.com
  Sugar Creek Arts Festival street closures  WJBC NewsBy Neil Doyle. NORMAL – Streets around Uptown Normal will be closed this weekend for the Sugar Creek Arts Festival. The festival will be held Saturday from ...
  
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• As ‘Maximum Rocknroll’ Ends Print Run, Artists and Writers Reflect on the Punk Zine’s Legacy

  12-07-2019 17:41 via artnews.com
  For decades, it was "printed on trashy paper" so that it would be "kind of a disposable thing because it’s about the stuff that’s inside of it," one of its content creators said. Read More
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• John Mulaney to headline arts fund-raiser in the Berkshires - The Boston Globe

  12-07-2019 17:37 via bostonglobe.com
  John Mulaney to headline arts fund-raiser in the Berkshires  The Boston GlobeJohn Mulaney is headed back to Massachusetts, and soon. The Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian is headlining a fund-raiser in Great Barrington on ...
  
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• Harrisburg arts fundraising group Jump Street confirms it's closing after 40 years - PennLive

  12-07-2019 17:27 via pennlive.com
  Harrisburg arts fundraising group Jump Street confirms it's closing after 40 years  PennLiveJump Street was a nonprofit organization that funded Harrisburg events such as Artsfest and Derby Day, as well as provided support for local arts and culture ...
  
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• Financier Epstein, charged with sex trafficking, has ties to Interlochen - The Detroit News

  12-07-2019 17:05 via detroitnews.com
  Financier Epstein, charged with sex trafficking, has ties to Interlochen  The Detroit NewsFinancier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attended an Interlochen music camp in 1967 and funded a scholarship lodge there.
  
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• Behind the Scenes in the Food Biz: Four Culinary Memoirs

  12-07-2019 16:48 via nytimes.com
  It’s hardly glamorous but still enticing, as reported by a young black chef, an obsessive blogger, a prickly female restaurateur and the man who made Noma famous.
  
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• Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings? We Found Them.

  12-07-2019 16:13 via nytimes.com
  Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 landscapes for his television show — so why are they so hard to find? We solve one of the internet’s favorite little mysteries.
  
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• Guilford County commissioner awarded for her work in promoting the arts - Greensboro News & Record

  12-07-2019 16:00 via greensboro.com
  Guilford County commissioner awarded for her work in promoting the arts  Greensboro News & RecordWASHINGTON — Guilford County Commissioner Katie “Kay” S. Cashion has been recognized for significantly advancing the arts in her community by two ...
  
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• Gina Torres on ‘Suits,’ Meghan Markle and ‘Pearson’

  12-07-2019 16:00 via nytimes.com
  She’s bringing Jessica Pearson out of retirement to star in a new political drama as a fixer in Chicago.
  
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• Bare Skin Is the Canvas for Donna Huanca

  12-07-2019 16:00 via nytimes.com
  For her first big museum show in the United States, Ms. Huanca updates the tradition of body art.
  
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• R. Kelly Arrested on Child Pornography and Other Federal Charges

  12-07-2019 15:57 via nytimes.com
  The singer was taken into custody in Chicago by federal agents and accused in a 13-count indictment, officials said.
  
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• Shelby crash survivor ready to resume free martial arts ministry - Richland Source

  12-07-2019 15:53 via richlandsource.com
  Shelby crash survivor ready to resume free martial arts ministry  Richland SourceShelby resident Josh Boggs continues on the road back to normalcy. Two months after a fatal family tragedy, he is ready to take the next step -- resuming his ...
  
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• 5 things to know in the Charleston arts scene this week - Charleston Post Courier

  12-07-2019 15:04 via postandcourier.com
  5 things to know in the Charleston arts scene this week  Charleston Post CourierFrom an art competition to a quilting festival, here's what you need to know about the Charleston arts scene this week.
  
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• Beijing Arts Districts Evictions, Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso's Works on Paper, and More: Morning Links from July 12, 2019 - - ARTnews

  12-07-2019 15:00 via artnews.com
  Beijing Arts Districts Evictions, Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso's Works on Paper, and More: Morning Links from July 12, 2019 -  ARTnewsControversies. Artists residing in two arts districts in Beijing were abruptly evicted. “We're not prepared at all,” one artist said. “And no one has explained it to us.
  
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• Beijing Arts Districts Evictions, Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso’s Works on Paper, and More: Morning Links from July 12, 2019

  12-07-2019 15:00 via artnews.com
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• Beaux Arts mansion steps from Central Park wants $18M - Curbed NY

  12-07-2019 14:35 via ny.curbed.com
  Beaux Arts mansion steps from Central Park wants $18M  Curbed NYA palatial, five-story townhouse in the Upper West Side's historic district has just listed for $17.995 million. The 9,565-square-foot townhouse has nine bedrooms, ...
  
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• Arts-Kids program changes keep founder's vision in sight - The Park Record

  12-07-2019 14:03 via parkrecord.com
  Arts-Kids program changes keep founder's vision in sight  The Park RecordFor the past year, Arts-Kids — a local nonprofit that uses creativity to teach children life skills — has tweaked its programs to fit the scheduling demands of ...
  
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• Your Guide To Arts Fest Attire - Onward State

  12-07-2019 13:17 via onwardstate.com
  Your Guide To Arts Fest Attire  Onward StateFinally, the greatest Penn State holiday of the year is finally upon us. It's Arts Fest season, baby. The annual festival is comprised of every Penn Stater's three ...
  
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• Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know - Nasdaq

  12-07-2019 12:50 via nasdaq.com
  Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know  NasdaqElectronic Arts (EA) closed at $92.82 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.72% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's.
  
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• The Man With the $13 Billion Checkbook

  12-07-2019 12:21 via nytimes.com
  How Darren Walker, a gay black man who grew up poor in Texas, came to be one of the best connected people in New York City. And what that means for the future of philanthropy.
  
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• Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings?

  12-07-2019 11:16 via nytimes.com
  Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 landscapes for his television show — so why are they so hard to find? We solve one of the internet’s favorite little mysteries.
  
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• Rewriting Greek Tragedies as Immigrant Stories

  12-07-2019 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Luis Alfaro, whose latest play is an adaptation of “Medea,” appreciates such “primal” points of origin: “They get to the essence: why we hurt each other, this inability to forgive.”
  
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