Novelty store continues fight against city

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Planet K waits in limbo to see if the United States Supreme Court will hear their case, after losing their claim at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The novelty store maintains resolve in the fight for the infamous car planter, best known as Ralph, that once sat at their I-35 San Marcos establishment The company has been fighting Ralphs battle since receiving a citation for displaying a …

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Raising funds the artistic way

Friday, April 30th, 2010

BY committing two weekends at The Art of Gum Paste Flowers workshops in March, the participants have inadvertently helped the Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre raise funds for the centre.

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Artists Creating Change (Payvand Iran News)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

In a society like Iran where art is viewed as a gift of the gods and sacred and divine, reducing the position of the artist and artistic creation to the earthly so that she can address tangible issues corresponding with real life concerns is not an easy endeavor. The ability to express and create protest art, so that it objects to the status quo in a constructive, dynamic and creative manner …

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Couple bring out beauty of gourds (The Naperville Sun)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

In ancient civilization, gourds were used for a variety of things, from carrying water and food to storing grain and as floats for nets. These days, a retired Naperville couple is turning them into art.

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ChicExecs Announces: Nature’s Notebook is Making Waves in the Gift Industry (PRWeb)

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Nature’s Notebook creates personalized art while capturing some of nature’s fascinating beauty. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2864564.htm

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Osage comes alive with Autumn Artistry Sept. 19 (Mitchell County Press-News)

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Story created Sep 01, 2009 – 15:01:44 CDT. With school back in session, the first touchdowns scored at the local football fields, and a nip in the air as dusk sets in each eve, it can only mean one thing: Autumn Artistry is just around the corner.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (East Brunswick Sentinel)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Cafe on South Broadway on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Suburban)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Café on South Broadway on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Independent)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Cafe on South Broadway in South Amboy on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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Frangipani art gallery and shop opens this week (Cape Gazette)

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Tucked into a tiny shopping center on Route 1 is the art gallery and shop Frangipani, Gallery and Goods. Longtime friends Jo Rhodes and Lisa Tandy are collaborating on the artistic venture.

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