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"Stalking Egret," photograph, Artist: Burdette Parks. This painting will be on display through June 7 in the "Bird Art Invitational" exhibit at the Paul Smith's College VIC.
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China Builds Museums, But Filling Them Is Another Story
May 21, 2013 — China has been building museums with abandon, opening about 100 annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.
Soderbergh's Liberace, 'Behind The Candelabra'
May 21, 2013 — In his new HBO film, the acclaimed director examines the five-year relationship between the flamboyant entertainer and Scott Thorson, who was 40 years Liberace's junior and still a teenager when they met. Michael Douglas plays Liberace and Matt Damon plays Thorson.
'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media
May 21, 2013 — Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.
The Starfleet Divide: The 'Star Trek' Universe Revisits One Of Its Great Debates
May 21, 2013 — J.J. Abrams isn't the first guy to bait Star Trek fans by messing with the brand.
At L.A.'s UnCabaret, 25 Years Of Letting It All Hang Out
May 20, 2013 — Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.

People: Malone Artist Ruth Jones Ryan

by Todd Moe
Oct 03, 2001 — A conversation with Malone artist and entrepreneur Ruth Jones Ryan. At 92, she says it's never too late to do what you love. Her drawings and paintings go on display tomorrow at the Adirondack Craft Center in Lake Placid. Todd Moe reports.  Go to full article

Redaers & Writers: Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor, Michael J. Rosen, editor

by Readers & Writers
Oct 02, 2001 — This is the best and most comprehensive sample of contemporary humorous writing. Guest Michael Rosen has included well-known as well as emerging voices--but all are at the top of their game. As one reviewer said, "don't drink milk while reading!" The anthology includes edgy, slightly naughty pieces along with family fare. (One local teenager I know carried this around with him until it was dogeared and totally digested. --ER)  Go to full article

Alexander String Quartet at St. Lawrence University

by Todd Moe
Oct 02, 2001 — Chamber music and academia--the Alexander String Quartet visits St. Lawrence University. Todd Moe talks with them in the NCPR studio.  Go to full article

Remington Museum Begins Middle School Docent Program

by Jody Tosti
Oct 02, 2001 — The Frederick Remington Art Museum wants to introduce kids to the arts through a junior volunteer program. Jody Tosti reports.  Go to full article

Revisited: the "Twisted" Story of a Young Canadian Writer

by David Sommerstein
Oct 02, 2001 — We revisit the case of the boy in Ontario who was suspended from his school and arrested for writing a story for drama class about a boy who blows up his school. David...  Go to full article

Two songs by The Keepers of the Eastern Door Mohawk Singers and Dancers

by Concert Hall
Oct 01, 2001 — Brian Mann recorded the Keepers of the Eastern Door at SUNY Plattsburgh during a September 2001 performance. They are Mohawk singers and dancers from Kahnawake in Quebec on...  Go to full article

Quartet in D minor 3rd movement, Mozart and Quartet No. 3, 2nd movement, Shostakovich, performed by the Alexander String Quartet

by Concert Hall
Oct 01, 2001 — The Alexander String Quartet has been an regular annual visitor to St. Lawrence University to perform and teach. They crowded into the NCPR studio on October 1, 2001....  Go to full article

Keepers of the Eastern Door: Mohawk Singers and Dancers

by Brian Mann
Oct 01, 2001 — Last week, a group of Mohawk singers and dancers performed at SUNY Plattsburgh. The Keepers of the Eastern Door come from Kahnawake, a small town in Quebec on the south shore...  Go to full article

Theatre Review: An Enemy of the People at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa

by Connie Meng
Sep 24, 2001 — Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People is the season opener at the National Arts Centre's English Theatre. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night...  Go to full article

Visitors: Al-Haji Papa Susso, Mandinka Griot and Kora Player

by David Sommerstein
Sep 21, 2001 — An interview and in-studio performance from a West African Griot and master Kora player. Al-Haji Papa Susso will perform this weekend in Canton and Potsdam. David Sommerstein...  Go to full article

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