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Glen Campbell shines in 1st show since Alzheimer's news Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:07AMAlzheimer's disease may have changed a lot of things in the Country Music Hall of Famer's life, but his ability to create sounds that still resonate in our shared memory with his blue G&L Comanche on "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" or his Hamer 12-string on "Southern Nights" is virtually untouched. Campbell's first performance since announcing he has Alzheimer's, the degenerative brain disease ...
National Bands Anchor Rock the Green Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMRock the Green presented by Veolia Environmental Services, the Midwest's Near-Zero Waste Music Festival, announced today that The Fray will headline the music festival preceded by Ben Folds, Fitz and the Tantrums, Michelle Branch, Christina Perri and local Milwaukee musician, Evan Christian.
Westmeath GAA notes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:57AMWestmeath G A A Notes By Pat Reilly Westmeath P R O. LOCAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Grant application forms and information for the above programme which is been run by the Westmeath Community Development have been circulated to all clubs, and the following general rules apply.
Actor Tim Robbins records album Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:47AMSANTA MONICA, Calif., July 18 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Tim Robbins has announced a concert tour to support his album, "Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band," which is set for release this week.
CHELSEA: Players will put a twist on 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:30AMChelsea Area Players is putting on an amazing "can't miss summer event" when "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" takes to the stage next weekend.
Rihanna Takes Lady Gaga Crown- Robbie Williams Poisoned- Harry Potter Record- Snoop Doggystyle- Glee Cast-off Via ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:23AMJuly 18, 2011's Day in Rock digest
Campbell shines in 1st show since Alzheimer's news Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:20AMGlen Campbell leaned over his blue electric guitar, plucked a few strings and made a sour face.
Carroll County Collage: County Fair starts Monday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:15AMGet ready for the fun: The Carroll County Fair begins Monday, complete with horse racing, music, tractor pulls and all those yummy treats.
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U.S. vs. Japan at World Cup Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:19PMThe U.S. women's World Cup team will play against Japan on Sunday, a formidable opponent dubbed the "sentimental favorite" for helping lift spirits back home after a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.
U.S. jumps ahead of Japan in women's World Cup final Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:19PMAfter narrowly missing a number of chances, the U.S. women's soccer team scored the first and only goal of its World Cup final match with Japan.
Le Roy Nursery School is needier now that public school offers free pre-K Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:00PMAbout a dozen boys and girls donned caps and coats, put away their cubbies and prepared to go home after class Friday morning at Le Roy Nursery School. They're in the pre-kindergarten program, which prepares them for a structured learning environment. They were surprisingly quiet and orderly and then sat on the large carpet at the front of the room to sing the goodbye song with Teacher Debbie ...
Michael Bialas: Grace Potter/Nocturnals, the Avett Brothers Find Love on the Rocks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:57PMThunder and lightning hit Red Rocks amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Only this time, the electrical impulses of the Avett Brothers followed the human boombox known as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.
Raiders finish strong but still work to do says coach Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:32PMMacquarie Raiders coach Matt Sutcliffe concedes his under-18s still have a way to go to push their claims for honours in the Group 11 competition despite coming from behind to defeat arch rivals CYMS at Apex Oval on Saturday.
Rep: Nicole Scherzinger Is Not Engaged Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:16PMLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Is Nicole Scherzinger officially off the market? On Sunday, the UK's Daily Mail claimed that the singer's father, Alfonso Valiente, told the paper that his daughter is engaged to longtime boyfriend, Formula 1 racecar driver Lewis Hamilton, prompting numerous online reports that the former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman, 33, would soon marry.
Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Speakerphone Review Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:14PMWhat's in the box - actually, there's a power plug as well. I’m a huge consumer of music while on the go. If I’m not doing something that requires concentration, I’m likely to have earbuds shoved in my ears or headphones on. When driving, however, I don’t like to use earbuds/headphones because of the safety [...]
Vanessa Minnillo wore a Monique Lhuillier Wedding Gown Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:09PMNext to who is marrying who, by which designer the wedding dress will be is always what celebrity watchers want to find out more about. Since we all know by now that the couple who got married is Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, let me answer the next most important [...]
Zimbabwe's Leading Sunday Newspaper Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:30AMThere is no darker force in modern sport than Zimbabwean football.
Middle East Online Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:46AMHigh up in Sudan's Nuba mountains, hundreds of men train to join fighters aligned to the ex-rebel army of the south, the SPLA, jogging along mountain paths singing its battle songs.
Paul McCartney rocks Yankee Stadium with epic concert, duets with Billy Joel: On the scene Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:43AM“When I’m Sixty-Four” was conspicuously absent from Paul McCartney’s set list during his two concerts at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. No wonder. At 69, rock & roll’s most easygoing revolutionary is jamming harder than ever. EW was on the scene at the Saturday show, a nearly 40-song set which also featured some Empire State
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo: Anglers make history on Day 2 (photo gallery) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:39AMDAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama. -- At least one fish was weighed in each of the 30 categories on the second day of the 78th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Saturday, including a potential Alabama state-record lane snapper and the first swordfish in more than 30 years.
Blog from Prague: Bach Ensemble finds welcoming crowds, good causes, a blitz of Eastern European culture on ... Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:00AMThe Bach Ensemble of Naples is observing its 10th anniversary with a European musical mission. They are performing benefit concerts to help various churches churches and children’s organizations. And they’re touring sites made famous by the composers whose music they sing. They’ve especially sought spots associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, whose Mass in B minor will be the Ensemble’s 10th ...
Fires down below Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:35AMHINGHAM - Thirty-five years ago, visitors to Wompatuck State Park could still find open munitions storage bunkers and rusting barrels of toxic materials - remnants from a period when the military used the site to store ammunition and assemble explosives. According to the park's historians, the Navy also tested missile parts there in the early years of the Cold War ...
In eastern Congo, women make themselves heard Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:50AMTaking a break from hard work, they celebrate International Women's Day with pride...
Close encounters of the wild kind Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:43AMAs I flipped open the permit box on the edge of South Dakota’s Black Hills Forest, I realized I owed somebody an apology. I’d started the six-mile hike up 7,242-foot Harney Peak – the state’s highest mountain – at 6 a.m. from an empty parking lot in Custer State Park convinced I had the trail to myself. But the register said otherwise.
Variety show -- 'Laugh-In' style Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:46AMA homemade variety show of comedy, singing and dancing will light up the summer night Saturday as the Grand Island Little Theatre will present “Laugh-In: A GILT Variety Show.”
Variety Club hosts Sunshine Games (video) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:44AMWORCESTER — Campers dipping into a wading pool of cooked spaghetti and pouring the pasta over their heads shouted with glee at the Variety Club Camp’s 11th annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games on Friday.
Tips a big part of Moo-Claw money Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:29AMThey have been known to sell the aprons off their backs, steal silverware or offer to dance on the tables, all in the name of raising money for the Heartland United Way.
Talent for togetherness Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:19AMThe audience jumped to its feet and applauded as Holly Wood, her voice strong and clear, reached the final high note of "God Bless America."The 44-year-old Lancaster resident leaned back and exhaled before finishing the song with a low, throaty "God bless."All smiles, Lancaster Talent Fest emcee Chr...
A week of bonding for show choir Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:17AMLaughter and shouting punctuated the air of Grand Island Senior High School's empty halls Wednesday afternoon as members of the varsity show choir Ultimate Image engaged in an intense dodgeball battle.
From baker to quilter: Gutsch explores creative side Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:09AM"Creativity is just part of who I am," says Lou Gutsch, 70, a quilter, fifth-generation North Floridian and avid dirt bike rider.
Former shuttle workers lend insight to life after layoffs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36AMIs there life after the shuttle?
Slice of Fun Festival Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:28AMGLOVERSVILLE - As Bill Rowback Jr. passed the 18-mile mark in the Walt Disney World Marathon in Florida last January a pulled hamstring nearly prevented him from finishing the 26.2-mile ru.
'Glee' to now sing on the silver screen Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:48AMThe 3D Concert Movie, is produced by Ryan Murphy, will release in the US on August 12.
Variety Club Sunshine Games bring out the best in campers, volunteers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:19AMWORCESTER — Campers dipping into a wading pool of cooked spaghetti and pouring the pasta over their heads shouted with glee at the Variety Club Camp’s 11th annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games on Friday.
People in the news Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:02AMThe latest news on today's hottest celebrities ...
PBS airs an appealing 'Rigoletto' on location Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:48AMLike some nocturnal flower, opera tends to wilt when exposed to direct sunlight. Lucky for Rigoletto that it's mostly an indoor/nighttime opera in this latest site-specific TV film, produced by Andrea Andermann, who has also shot Tosca and La Traviata on location in their original places and time frames. "Rigoletto From Mantua,&q
Best of the British seaside: celebrity picks Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:25AMFour famous Britons, including Tracey Emin and Wayne Hemingway, reveal their favourite memories of the British seaside.
Review: 'Marvelous Wonderettes' — Singing with a hint of story Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:45AMWatching the four women sing pop hits from the ’50s and ’60s in “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” the show that opened the new Legacy Theatre on Friday, is a little like eating a lollipop. It tastes sweet, but when it’s over you’re still hungry for a meal.
Dever honored for his years of service Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:40AMLaurie Daynes, left, and Enid Reinhard sing “America the Beautiful” with Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever as Friday’s tribute to first responders event concludes at the Buena Performing Arts Center. (Mark Levy • Herald/Review) By Derek Jordan Herald/Review SIERRA VISTA — Hundreds of residents of Sierra Vista and other surrounding communities gathered at the Performing Arts Center at Buena High ...
Rayver Cruz Launches Debut Album "Rayver" Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:39AMHe is not just a good actor and a vibrant dancer...he can also sing. Coming from a clan of true versatile artists, Rayver Cruz , no doubt, can do everything. Recently, the "Reputasyon" star launches his first single “143″ off of his self-titled mini album from Sony Music Philippines. Check out the official lyric video for “143″ here: Listen to Rayver’s album snippets here featuring some songs ...
Maple Grove Days offers something for everyone Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:28AMThe Maple Grove Community Organization has all kinds of events planned at the Maple Grove Days 2011 celebration, Thursday through Sunday, July 14 through 17.
NCAA investigation not about Auburn; proud of Alabama players on Thorpe watchlist (Sound Off) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:08AMAre the NCAA's investigation into the recruitment of Cam Newton and any possible investigation into Auburn mutually exclusive? Voice your opinion on these and other Sound Off calls in the comments.
Buzz Bites (7/15/11): Lady Gaga Nominated For Five Emmy Awards Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:05AMCredit: Wire Image + Even though the Emmys are awards for television, Lady Gaga still received five nominations. Her "Monster Ball Tour At Madison Square Garden" earned her five nods, including Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special and Outstanding Directing. Perhaps on this red carpet we'll see some kind of meat dress space egg combo? (MTV [...]
This Week In Trailers: One Life, 10,000 Days, Breakaway, Ra.One, Mysteries of Lisbon Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:05AMTrailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way ...
Kick Off: Reports indicate Timbers could trade US star Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:03AMIs Portland Timbers forward Kenny Cooper, one of the club’s major acquisitions during the offseason, now on the trading block? That’s a possibility according to reports in Portland.
English: Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher unveils unique new Manchester City strip Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:52AMROCKER Liam Gallagher cast a beady eye over Manchester City's new football strip today as the club stitched the sound of their own fans into their iconic sky-blue shirt.
‘Crazy’ talk Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:45AMShe’s only 18, but Miranda Cosgrove is no novice to performing. Discovered at age 3, the pop singer and “iCarly” star is hitting the road this summer on her “Dancing Crazy” tour to promote her latest EP, “High Maintenance.”
Services provide fellowship for migrant workers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:32AMWhen you're away from home for a long time, you start to long for something familiar -- familiar food, familiar music -- and a familiar way to worship.[...]
Gospel great Guy Penrod brings country feel to LPC Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:53AM"I'm calling from a lake here in Kentucky," says singer Guy Penrod, sounding in R' and R' mode as we start off a prearranged interview before his July 16 concert at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp.[...]