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Artwork of the Day
"David Byrne and St. Vincent," portrait. Artist: Andreas Laszlo Konrath. David Byrne and St. Vincent will perform on The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT on Saturday, June 22, at 8 pm. Tickets available via Higher Ground
Spring Haiku Challenge
The kanji character "haru" means spring. It's time again for the annual NCPR Spring Haiku challenge. Join the hundreds who have sniffed out the season of new growth and put it all into a very few wordsToday's Arts Events
1000 Islands Jazz & Blues Festival 2013
(June 15 to June 22, All Day) The first event will be a free concert on June 15 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. during the Brockville Farmers' Market, Market Square at the Waterfront. Brockville, ON More info
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LIKE WOLVES playing at GCTC
(June 18 to June 21, 08:00 pm) Her husband's unexpected illness during their 45th anniversary celebration forces Vera to take a closer look at her life. This is a dramatic black comedy about marriage, dreams, choices and finally letting go. Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), 1233 Wellington Street West,Ottawa,ON
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Historic Tour of Former Sanitorium
(June 19, 2013, 10:30 am - 11:30 am) Historic Saranac Lake offers a tour of the history-laden former Trudeau Sanatorium, now AMA. $5/person; children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free. Saranac Lake, NY More info
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Musical SUDS season opener at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
(June 19, 2013, 02:30 pm - 08:00 pm) This rock and roll fairy tale is filled with characters and songs from the 60s like "These Boots Are Made For Walking," "Walk On By" and Secret Agent Man. Two performances today at 2:30PM & 8PM. 1000 Islands Playhouse (Springer Theatre/Firehall Theatre), 185 South Street,Gananoque,ON
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF playing at Saint Michael's Playhouse
(June 19 to June 21, 08:00 pm) This Tony Award-winning musical features such wonderful songs as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Tradition." The story of Tevye and his daughters is filled with both humor and powerful emotion. St. Michael's Playhouse (Saint Michael's College), 1 Winooski Park,Colchester,VT
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Arts & Culture
Jun 19, 2013 — NPR's Neda Ulaby investigates a trend in toys that sounds awfully familiar: Manufacturers are finding new ways to get kids interested in playing with blocks, both real and virtual.
Jun 19, 2013 — The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.
Jun 19, 2013 — Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.
Jun 19, 2013 — How did we get all the way to World War Z?
Jun 19, 2013 — Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.
Theatre Review: When We Were Singing at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Feb 25, 2002 — When We Were Singing is delighting audiences at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening and has this review. Go to full article
Ergonomics and Music
Feb 22, 2002 — Todd Moe chats with violist Joel Lipton about his Pellegrina, an asymmetrical viola, designed to help prevent the onslaught of professionally related problems in the neck, shoulders and arms for violists. Lipton is guest artist at the Crane School of Music Saturday night. Go to full article
Musical Tribute to September 11 Victims
Feb 20, 2002 — Potsdam 4th graders team up with Adirondack troubadour Chris Shaw for a musical tribute to the victims of September 11th. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
Fiddle Star Mark O'Connor in Concert Saturday Night in Potsdam
Feb 15, 2002 — Todd Moe chats with violin and fiddle superstar Mark O'Connor for a preview of his solo recital Saturday night at Hosmer Concert Hall at the Crane School of Music. Go to full article
Readers & Writers: Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen
Feb 07, 2002 — Guest Gary Paulsen is one of the most popular writers for the young adult audience. In this recent work about his entry into the most challenging dog sled race, he tells a... Go to full article
Grasse River Players Offer Dinner Theater in Canton
Feb 01, 2002 — Three unlikely heroes help a family avert calamity in the Grasse River Players' dinner theatre production of "My Three Angels." Todd Moe talks with Art Johnson, one of the... Go to full article
Readers & Writers: Medicine River by Thomas King
Jan 31, 2002 — As tonight's guest author Thomas King puts it, "tragedy is the topic, comedy is the strategy." This is a tale of Native America--laugh-out-loud funny, as well as "precise and... Go to full article
ONNY Performs Baroque This Weekend
Jan 31, 2002 — Todd Moe talks with Orchestra of Northern New York Music Director Ken Andrews about the group's annual winter Baroque concert this weekend in Malone and Canton. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Vermont Stage's Waiting for Godot at FlynnSpace in Burlington
Jan 25, 2002 — Waiting for Godot is being given a solid production at Vermont Stage in Burlington. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening and has this review. Go to full article
Ottawa Chamber Music Series Celebrates Women Composers
Jan 25, 2002 — A weekend chamber music series in Ottawa celebrates music by women composers. Todd Moe talks with Janet Danielson, chair of the Association of Canadian Women Composers, who... Go to full article
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