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Violin rivalry: IVCI brings the world's best young players to Indy

This quadrennial competition puts Indy on the global map like no other arts event. by Tom Aldridge INFOBOX: Eighth Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Learn the art of juggling in September at Randolph library

RANDOLPH TWP. - Randolph Township Public Library, 28 Calais Road, offers a variety of free programs, discussion groups and special events to its patrons throughout the year.
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Re-configuring tradition

West African music is famed for its complexity, but can such sonic physics hold the key to further societal development?
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Community - South County

Davidsonville United Methodist Church recently awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to local students. The recipients were: Andrew Harris, Linsey Turkett, Andrew Webber, Nadine Bucca, Joshua Hirakawa, John Tyler Cohen and Emily Purcell.
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Submissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
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Chen Music

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen brings international flavor to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. by Chris Davis This note is like saying goodbye to a friend you only get to see once a year. Hug it a little longer."… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Sir Charles, our greatest, honoured in Europe

When Sir Charles Mackerras — the famous operatic and concert conductor and probably the greatest musician Australia has produced — died in July the Prime Minister’s office refused to give him a state memorial service. Some amends were made during this year’s Edinburgh International Festival before the first of the two concerts there by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Jonathan [...]
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Gipsy.cz – A phenomenal mix of hip hop, rap, r‘n’b and traditional gypsy music

In this week’s Music Express my guest is the talented singer, rapper and composer Radek Banga, the frontman for one of the Czech Republic’s best-known bands Gipsy.cz. The four-member group first broke onto the scene six years ago and quickly rose to the top with an unusual mix of traditional Romany music crossed with rap, hip hop, pop and r‘n’b. They have only grown in popularity since.
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'You're part of something bigger'

Last year, somewhere in the mountains of Peru, pigs wandered outside an Internet cafe as Rebecca Levi sat at a terminal with an antiquated headset, listening to the speech that first prompted her to redirect her life. Cybercafes - Peru - Australia - South America - Business
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