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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.
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 says this weekend's festival celebrates music by women from the past 900 years. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Betrayal at Syracuse Stage
Jan 23, 2002 — Harold Pinter's Betrayal is the current production at Syracuse Stage. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove down for a matinee and has this review. Go to full article
People: Mike Coffey?On Poetry and Language
Jan 18, 2002 — Our literacy series continues as poet Michael Coffey reads his poem "Marie" and talks about language. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Vinci at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Jan 14, 2002 — Vinci, a new play about the mother of Leonardo daVinci, opened January 10 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was there and has... Go to full article
People: Naturalist Ed Kanze, on the Australia Bush Fires
Jan 04, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with naturalist Ed Kanze, author of the book "Kangaroo Dreaming," about massive fires burning in New South Wales, Australia. The country has a long... Go to full article
The Alexander String Quartet at St. Lawrence University
Jan 02, 2002 — Chamber music and talk with the Alexander String Quartet, from a visit to our studios last fall. The quartet played a little Mozart and Shostakovich for Todd Moe when they... Go to full article
Adirondack Youth Orchestra to Start New Season
Dec 31, 2001 — Since 1985, the Adirondack Youth Orchestra has provided an opportunity for area youth to enhance their music education. Based at Plattsburgh State University, the orchestra... Go to full article
National String Project Starts the Music
Dec 31, 2001 — The National String Project at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam is giving a head start to a new generation of string players and teachers. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
The Life and Music of Elsa Hilger
Dec 28, 2001 — Todd Moe chats with 97-year-old Elsa Hilger, the first woman hired full-time by a major symphony orchestra. She also shared her music with the rich and famous, including... Go to full article
The House of Image Gallery: Creating a Crossroads for the Arts
Dec 21, 2001 — Todd Moe visits the House of Image Gallery—a new art and craft gallery in Potsdam.
See work from the current and previous exhibitions at the House of Image... Go to full article
See work from the current and previous exhibitions at the House of Image... Go to full article
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