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https://shirvano.co.id/en/people/6 | 2023-12-09T05:17:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00158.warc.gz | 0.985884 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__310950174 | en | Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Gadjah Mada University in 2018 with the theme 'mosque' as his final project. Since then, Ibrahim has been very interested in focusing on mosque architecture. During his time at Shirvano, he worked on many projects with mosque typology. According to him, the mosque is an interesting typology of buildings to design. A little space program makes designing a mosque seem easy, but creativity is needed, so that mosque designs are innovative and able to compete with other architect designs. Ibrahim has also graduated from the Architectural Professional Education (PPArs) Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2021. | artistic |
https://www.richardsoneffects.com/about | 2024-02-26T18:06:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00725.warc.gz | 0.958005 | 113 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__4964457 | en | At Richardson Effects, we believe that the best effects are designed to add something special to your sound.
Richardson Effects offers vintage-inspired onboard effects for guitar and bass. Our effects, filters, and wiring harnesses are hand-wired, in the USA and one at a time, for a truly unique sonic experience.
We believe that adding effects to your guitar should excite you. Our mission is to provide inspiring effects with simple controls, which means you'll spend less time learning how to use our effects and more time making the music you love. | artistic |
https://sarahnelsonbooks.com/2021/09/25/459/ | 2023-04-02T08:51:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00165.warc.gz | 0.950685 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__192798542 | en | People often ask me why I write stories for children. I have several answers to this question—and they are all true. But the truest answer is simply that I have always loved children’s books. I loved turning chunky board book pages to look at babies and baby animals and my favorite little puppy, The Pokey Little Puppy. I loved snuggling up on the sofa with mom or dad and one or more of my siblings for a bedtime story. Mom was a cozy cuddler. Dad did all the funny voices. Even if it was a grumpy-grouchy-all-wrong sort of day, storytime could make things better again—usher in good dreams, good sleep, a new day.
That’s a lot to ask from books, but somehow the stories keep on giving.
Officially, I’ve been grown up for a long time now. But I still love reading kids’ books. And I love getting to live inside the worlds of the books I write—for months, a year, sometimes many—as the characters and stories unfold. It’s so exciting when the pieces all come together and the words just sing. Then there’s that scary thrill inside . . . what will I write next?! | artistic |
http://supermangc.com/disclaimer.html | 2013-05-21T12:25:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699977678/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102617-00014-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.901273 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__83172602 | en | Superman: The Golden Child is a non-profit film for private use only, and is not for sale or resale. It is strictly for the promotional use of the filmmaker. It is in NO way endorsed by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Warner Brothers or DC Comics nor is it intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material.
The content of Superman: The Golden Child is created for fun and should not be sold, rented or used for anything of the sort. AList Productions and Andrew List make no claim to any of the characters, locations, storylines, props, costume designs, logos, names or situations that are trademarked, copyrighted or otherwise protected by the federal, state, international or other intellectual property law. This film is produced solely for the personal enjoyment of the cast, crew and any other Superman fans.
No copyright infringement is intended or implied. This film will be made entirely through donations from the supporters of this film, who we are incredibly thankful for. | artistic |
https://www.davidhamptonphoto.com/index.php?/pages/about-me/ | 2022-01-21T10:19:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303356.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121101528-20220121131528-00548.warc.gz | 0.871399 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__235758432 | en | I primarily use old (30+ years) manual-focus lenses with a Sony a6000. My new favorite lens is a 105mm 1928 Zeiss Ikon Ikonta that I MacGyver'ed to fit a macro extension bellows. Most of the birds are done with a Canon FD 500mm TOU/FIVE STAR and a Canon 2x-A extender or a Canon FD 100-300mm. For macro, I often use a 58mm 2.0 Russian Helios-44M4 or Jupiter 11 with an M42 mount and extension tube. Most of the live music is shot with the Sony 50mm 1.8, although I've got a 50mm 1.4 Asahi Takumar I'll probably start using more.
Everything is shot RAW and processed with Shotwell and GIMP.
I'm available for weddings, band photos, senior pictures, family portraits and product photography. Contact me for further information.
Thanks for visiting my site! | artistic |
http://kraftydesigns.com/the-blog/rabbit-children-cd-design-brian-danaher | 2017-12-15T16:05:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948575124.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215153355-20171215175355-00376.warc.gz | 0.964758 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__3452647 | en | How Magazine recently put out it’s Self-Promotion Design Annual and, as always, it was chock-full of brilliant work. One of the recognized works that really leapt out at me was the CD design for the band Rabbit Children, created by Brian Danaher. The large record labels seem to have lost the knack (or the courage) for truly interesting album art, but there is no shortage of notable exceptions in the indie music world, and this particular example more than proves that point. Some albums stop short at a compelling design for the cover, or for the CD, but Danaher executed an interesting, compelling design across the entire package: cover, disc, liner notes, the works. So compelling, in fact, that it made me want to find out more about this Chicago indie band.
This is one of those pieces that crosses over from basic commercial design into fine art territory.
Awesome work Brian. Thanks for the inspiration. I look forward to seeing your future projects. | artistic |
https://www.rakkasantea.com/collections/mugs/products/tea-so-good-tea-mug | 2023-10-05T00:20:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511424.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004220037-20231005010037-00863.warc.gz | 0.892123 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__151555950 | en | Unlike that East India Company swill, Rakkasan Tea is so good even patriots won't throw it in the harbor. These ceramic mugs not only have a beautiful design on them, but also a colorful rim, handle, and inside, so the mug is bound to spice up your mug rack. Comes in two color variations.
- Note: Mugs ship separately from tea!
- 12 oz. mug
- Interior: Black or white
- Height: 3.85" (9.8 cm)
- Diameter: 3.35" (8.5 cm)
- Dishwasher and microwave safe | artistic |
https://www.lennonsisters.com/about | 2024-02-21T21:59:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473558.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221202132-20240221232132-00873.warc.gz | 0.962473 | 1,758 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__106275886 | en | As one of the most acclaimed, beloved and longest performing
female vocal groups in American popular music, The Lennon Sisters
are entertainment icons who have captivated audiences with their
legendary harmonies throughout a dazzling career spanning more
than 65 years.
First finding success as singing television stars when they were
mere children ranging in ages from 9 to 16, The Lennon Sisters
literally grew up in the public eye and rose to fame as recording
artists, and vibrant live performers throughout the United States.
“After 67 years, there is still nothing like sitting on a stage, and
looking at your sisters, and as we blend our voices, we just feel as
one heart,” Kathy Lennon said.
The Lennon Sisters first charmed the nation with their sweet-voiced harmonies in the pioneering days of live television. For more than a decade, 30 million television viewers tuned in every week to watch the four little sisters from Venice, California perform on The Lawrence Welk Show. Their artistry propelled them to the heights of show business, and the center of popular culture, just behind Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor as the most covered personalities of the 1960’s.
The combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents, hardworking professionalism, striking looks, unassuming personalities and strong family values earned them a place in the hearts of millions of fans. That’s why, as youngsters, they were dubbed “America’s Sweethearts of Song.”
Concurrent with their work on television, the Sisters were popular concert artists, traveling extensively during their summers off from school to make record-breaking personal appearances and performances throughout the heartland and in every major U.S. city, both with the Welk Orchestra and as solo artists.
They enjoyed a successful recording career of more than 20 albums and over 100 singles. Their early singles, “Tonight You Belong to Me” and “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry),” were chart hits, and subsequent albums made them a frequent presence on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart while spawning turntable favorites including “This Is My Song,” “Till,” and “Autumn Leaves.” The Lennon Sisters’ TV appearances, albums and single recordings paired their lush vocals with the top producers, arrangers and musicians of the day, including Nelson Riddle, George Cates, George Wyle and featured backing by members of the fabled cadre of Los Angeles musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew” and acclaimed producer Snuff Garrett.
They starred in their very own network TV special in 1969 for ABC simply called The Lennon Sisters Show. It was one of the top-rated entertainment specials of that year and earned the Sisters their own musical variety series on the network: Jimmy Durante presents The Lennon Sisters Hour.
Their variety series, which paired the talented young stars with show business legend Jimmy Durante, proved a sparkling showcase for the Sisters’ vocal, dancing and comedic talents. During its run, the show attracted such top name guest stars as Andy Williams, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Hope, Perry Como, George Burns, Kaye Ballard, Desi Arnaz, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Dinah Shore, Gregory and Maurice Hines, The Lettermen, Joey Bishop, O.C. Smith, Bobby Goldsboro, Merle Haggard, Wayne Newton, Martha Raye, Danny Thomas, Mel Tormé, Rosie Grier, Lorne Greene, Glen Campbell, Jerry Lewis, Jack Jones, Leslie Uggams, Rich Little, Jimmy Dean and The Osmond Brothers.
Unfortunately, it was also during this time that the Sisters were faced with one of the darkest chapters of their entire lives. On August 12, 1969, their father, 54 year old William (Bill) Lennon, was shot and killed by a demented fan who had stalked the Lennon family for several years. This tragic event, just a few days after the infamous Tate-LaBianca/Manson murders, drew national attention and a police manhunt ensued to find the killer. The Lennon Sisters and their families were sequestered to their homes under 24-hour police protection for several weeks. Though they continued to fulfill the contractual obligations of their TV series, they would tape subsequent episodes on a completely closed set without a studio audience and stopped all other personal appearances. The killer was eventually found 2 months later in the trunk of an abandoned car filled with Lennon Sisters’ fan magazines. He had taken his own life. This is one of the first ever and most tragic celebrity stalking/murder incidents on record.
After months of being away from the public, it was only with their friend Andy Williams’ persuasion and his promise to insure they were safe that the Sisters carefully chose to perform live on stage again. They joined Andy live in concert for nearly a decade and appeared as regular special guests on his TV series The Andy Williams Show. Their critically acclaimed performances at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where the Sisters premiered a new elaborately staged and sophisticated concert act, propelled them to the top ranks of U.S. live performers.
Fans were thrilled that “America's Sweethearts of Song” had persevered through their tragedy and emerged as sophisticated ladies, transformed before the nation’s eyes. They were singing better than ever with increasingly intricate harmonies and sensitive interpretations of the works of such classic composers of the Great American Songbook as Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and George and Ira Gershwin. Their shows also included new solo numbers reflecting their individual styles and personalities.
This transformation was documented in their quartet-authored memoir, Same Song, Separate Voices. The book gives the public new insight into the unique, personal struggles each has faced and the challenges of four distinct individuals whose blend as a single unit is the charm of their professional identity and success. In 2011 a musical documentary, based on their book and with the same name, was produced for public television Polly O. Entertainment. It features a plethora of new and classic performances, rare home movies and new interviews with all 5 performing sisters Dianne (“Dee Dee”), Peggy, Kathy, Janet and Mimi. In November 2020, an updated version of the special aired on public television in commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of their television debut.
In 1994, The Lennon Sisters came full circle with the Welk “family of performers” becoming the featured headliners at the newly constructed Lawrence Welk Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri. They were in residence at the 2,200 seat theater annually for 17 seasons, marking them as the longest performing entity in that venue, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area and helping to establish Branson as an entertainment mecca.
In 1999, after more than 40 years of performing, Peggy Lennon decided to retire. Younger sister Mimi was asked to join the group in her place. Many Lennon fans recall enjoying young Mimi, a natural comedienne, performing with her sisters on The Lawrence Welk Show and later subbing for one sister or another on additional television shows and in concert.
In 2001, eldest sister, Dianne, also decided to retire. The group then became a trio and for two more decades, Kathy, Janet and Mimi continued to bring their distinct harmonies and multi-media concert showcase to theaters across the country and annually at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre (now known as The Andy Williams Performing Arts Center) in Branson, Mo. The trademark Lennon sound continued without change. It’s a fine testament to the group’s brilliant musicality, their refined interpretive skills, and the innate charm that infuses all of their performances.
The Lennon Sisters are honored to be the only female vocal group to have performed for seven consecutive United States Presidents - Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan. They have a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, are inductees in the National Vocal Group Hall of Fame and memorabilia chronicling their career is on view at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.
In a career marked by extraordinary achievement The Lennon Sisters continue to solidify their reputation as entertainment legends by attracting new generations of fans across the decades. Whether you enjoy them in concert, on television, on YouTube or through their recordings, when their voices combine in that unforgettable familial blend you understand why their stardom has endured for more than 65 years. | artistic |
https://aaarmadillo.com/What-We-Don-t-Talk-About | 2022-01-19T04:06:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301263.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119033421-20220119063421-00492.warc.gz | 0.984429 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__207215179 | en | What We Don’t Talk About
This is an exploration of the spaces my family and I share. My maternal family has always felt distant to me: physically, because they live in Ohio, but also emotionally, as I never formed a solid connection to them. I have tried to bridge this gap through photography and other art making, studying the space and people around me, and focusing on how to create a stronger, enduring relationship with my family. A large part of this process involved quilting, a skill that was passed down through my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to my mom, and then to me. The preservation of this skill and is, in a sense, the preservation of my family across generations. The quilts included in my thesis project were created in collaboration with my mother, Nancy; my mother’s sister, Auntie Diana; and my grandmother; Grandma Murri. The individual squares were made in the 1950s by my great-grandmother, Grandma Ursul. Among other things, quilting allowed space for me and my grandmother to communicate through a shared admiration that we never had before.
Skills like quilting are only secure if the person receiving them is prepared to pass them down as well. I have no intention of having children, meaning this familial artistry will die with me. | artistic |
http://paretopluspeter.blogspot.com/2011/11/snooter-doots-eco-sustainable-gift-of.html | 2018-06-21T00:26:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863980.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621001211-20180621021211-00236.warc.gz | 0.972035 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__36087420 | en | DIrect from their website, "Snooter-doots™ are whimsical, handcrafted, art-dolls inspired by nature, featuring vegetables, bugs, fish, birds, fantasy creatures, and edibles. We are earth-friendly and sustainable! Snooter-doots are knit by hand from renewable wool and other animal fiber yarns before they are felted."
I couldn't believe I found such a great gift! Who could resist the idea that a handcrafted doll was not only unique in appearance and composition, but has it's own personality (the website says so) and it's own name and birthday. AND you can adopt one by visiting the Snooter-doot website (http://www.snooter-doots.com). It's worth visiting this website even if it's just to read the Snooter-doots story.
They even make a geoduck named Georgie. Cuter than his real-life model for sure. | artistic |
https://hettygraham.com/about/ | 2017-09-24T06:34:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689897.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170924062956-20170924082956-00452.warc.gz | 0.897904 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__129008737 | en | Hello! I’m a freelance pattern designer and graphic artist, living and working in the beautiful North East of England. Art has been a passion since childhood, and I couldn’t be happier now that it’s my full-time career, with each working day a creative whirlwind of designing for textiles, wallpaper, homewares, art prints, and stationery.
My style is intended to be dramatic, with intricate details, intense jewel-like colour palettes, and strong historical and exotic influences. All of my work starts on paper, with each design drawn in pen (no pencils here!), before I set to work carefully refining, tracing, adding colour and shading. I always enjoy experimenting to create unique and beautiful effects, but I particularly love layering textures, vibrant ink washes and unusual paint finishes to produce a lustrous glow.
I also have a store on Spoonflower, where I sell my designs on fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap.
GETTING IN TOUCH:
For commissions, image licensing, any other enquiries, or just to say hi, please contact me at: [email protected]
Looking forward to hearing from you! | artistic |
https://tintale.education/music-and-art-for-social-change-in-bidi-bidi/ | 2024-02-26T18:50:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00603.warc.gz | 0.959249 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__39531383 | en | The Salam Music Program is located in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, in Northern Uganda, which is the largest refugee camp in Africa. Playing For Change Foundation has partnered with local NGO Sina Loketa to bring access to music and arts education to the youth of the settlement. In 2021, we initiated musical activities for about 60 youth by hiring a music teacher ( vocals, guitar, keyboard ) and a traditional dance teacher.
Sina Loketa is a refugee-led Ugandan NGO dedicated to strengthening the capacities of young people from the refugee and host communities to become self-reliant and develop social enterprises.
Through this partnership, PFCF and Sina Loketa have been implementing a unique music program in the settlement and have been working on other areas such as sustainable agro farming, PSEA training workshops and community events. https://playingforchange.org/salam-music-program/ | artistic |
https://www.steinerikolsen.com/havana-rio-moscow/ | 2024-04-22T13:39:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00160.warc.gz | 0.717477 | 1,501 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__200230809 | en | Stein-Erik Olsen has released many highly acclaimed albums throughout his career. For his first guitar concerto recording he teams up with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, renowned for its outstanding sound – rooted in outstanding musicianship.
The London-based orchestra is formed from a group of leading musicians. Originally directed by Sir Neville from the leader’s chair, the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small, conductor-less ensemble remains an Academy hallmark. This tradition continues today with virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell as Music Director.
Stein-Erik Olsen has previously performed Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Guitar Concerto on many occasions, but this time he has a copy of the original manuscript as a starting point, sent to him by the Villa-Lobos Museum in Rio de Janerio. This has resulted in a number of new ideas for interpretation, and inspired a new reading of the whole piece for this recording. Leo Brouwer’s Concerto Elegiaco is an exiting and inventive, virtuoso composition. The second movement is nothing short of a musical gem, perhaps the most exquisite in the field of guitar concertos.
Nikita Koshkin, born in Moscow, Russia, is a virtuoso guitarist but his international reputation has been established by his superb compositions performed world-wide. The ‘Bergen Concerto’ was written for Stein-Erik Olsen in 2007. The piece is joyful and fresh – also with material clearly rooted in Koshkin’s homeland Russia.
"Since his first appearances at the Cannington Festival in the early '80s, Stein-Erik Olsen has been a class-act of the highest order, and this triple bill provides further evidence of this world-ranking abilities."
-PF, Classical Guitar Magazine USA 2015
"Stein-Erik Olsen…is perfectly cast: his playing throughout the disc is clean, controlled and thoughtful…unfailingly pleasant."
-International Record Review March 2015 (UK)
"Olsen's customary thoughtful, lapidary playing is perfectly complemented by a very much on-form Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under the Norwegian conductor Terje Mikkelsen, the whole vividly captured by Simon Kiln and Arne Akselberg in the Abbey Road Studios."
-William Yeoman Gramophone UK
"Was it Stein-Erik Olsen's debut concert in 1981, or was it his graduation concert that I attended, almost by coincidence, in order to listen to a classical guitarist who was unknown to me at the time? After all, classical guitar debuts did not happen every day and, since I was studying that very instrument at the time, I simply had to witness this debut, however casually. And what a debut it was! I cannot, for the life of me, remember what Olsen played but I still vividly remember that I hear a guitarist playing at a level that I had not experienced at the time, certainly in Norway.
I all but lurched down the stairs of the hall, totally transformed. As I remember it, Olsen's performances were assured, both technically and musically. He had an authority I had never before witnessed among Norwegian guitarists. I have since followed Olsen through his recordings, from his first album in 1984 to the new release containing three guitar concertos.
About "Havana – Rio – Moscow"
Olsen's playing is outstanding and rigorous. He draws attention toward the works he plays. He impressively balances technique with communicating the music, but technique is never there for its own sake, the way one can easily detect in, for instance, John Williams' Sony recording of the Villa-Lobos concerto.
Olsen's interpretation does not get in the way of the music. He is a kind of David Oistrakh of the guitar. His recording of these three concertos with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Terje Mikkelsen is something of a momentous occasion, and I have seldom experienced a record of guitar concertos where the balance between the soloist and the orchestra is so perfect. Geographically we are talking about Brower's Havana, Villa-Lobos' Rio and Koshkin's Moscow. However, a fourth city (London), where this fine record was made is just as important. As is, I might add, Bergen."
-Egil Baumann, Klassekampen 2015 (Norway)
"Das Konzert von Heitor Villa-Lobos ist weit bekannt und bedarf keiner Erläuterung – das "Bergen Concerto" von Nikita Koshkin dagegen, geschrieben für Stein-Erik Olsen, wird hier erstmalig auf CD vorgelegt.
Nikita Koshkin hat bewusst ein ausgewachsenes Sinfonieorchester besetzt – als Herausforderung und als selbstbewusstes Farbebekennen … und Musik aller Couleur ist dem Komponisten dann auch gelungen. Der erste Satz gehört dem Soloinstrument, der Gitarre. Hier hat es Freiraum und Platz sich zu entfalten und das „concertare“ wenigstens streckenweise für sich zu entscheiden. Natürlich hat Villa-Lobos sein Konzert nicht umsonst als „Concerto | Para violão (Guitarra) e pequena orquestra“ instrumentiert und betitelt, als „Konzert für Gitarre und kleines [!] Orchester“. Aber selbst in Nikita Koshkins drittem Satz, der streckenweise Filmmusik-Züge trägt und nicht an Holz und Blech spart, bleibt das Soloinstrument Chef im Ring. Das Konzert ist eben exzellent instrumentiert, Koshkin kann das! Und natürlich: Die Academy of St. Martin in the Fields weiß, was sie tut!
Stein Erik Olsen – von ihm ging die gloriose Idee für diese CD und diese Werkzusammenstellung aus – ist ein besonders in Sachen Kammermusik und Neuer Musik erfahrener Musiker. Hier hat er es wieder einmal bewiesen: Die Gitarre baute die Rolle, die sie im Musikleben des 21. Jahrhunderts einnimmt, spielend weiter aus, wenn sich ihre Interpreten von der Salonmusik der vorletzten Jahrhundertwende verabschieden könnten. Segovia ist schließlich seit fast dreißig Jahren tot!"
-Guitare und Laute (Germany) | artistic |
https://ec2-3-131-175-53.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/proof-of-concept/ | 2024-04-14T04:01:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00352.warc.gz | 0.953057 | 416 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__187066193 | en | Proof of Concept
The visual arts are seemingly underrepresented on the WAX Blockchain, at least compared to Ethereum backed sites like Nifty Gateway, Rarible, and Open Sea. We view that as somewhat of a problem, and are seeking to rectify the situation by turning the Crypto Swatch concept into a platform for established AND up-and-coming artists.
Now I would hardly consider myself an artist (really more of a pixel pusher), but I know my way around Photoshop and understand the principles of design well enough to produce something that one might misconstrue as art. And that is exactly what is featured above in Proof of Concept 1/4 – No. 000017.
Featured below, you will find Proof of Concept 2-4 as well. They’re intended to be increasingly accessible to NFT collectors. The second in the series will have a mint run of 50, the third 100, and the fourth will be an open edition.
Offered as an extremely limited edition (only 25 will ever be minted), Proof of Concept 1/4 – No. 000017 is the exemplar of what we hope will eventually be many collaborations in the future.
What’s in it for the artist?
Our thinking is that a Crypto Swatch would be an excellent platform for artists to get their name out in the NFT space. Perhaps the piece of work we feature on the crypto swatch would be a sketch of a finished piece that you are selling independently elsewhere. The crypto swatch would be like a trading card version of it that reaches thousands instead of a small few who can afford gas fees on ETH let alone high dollar sales costs.
Also, we’d pay out ALL proceeds from initial sales to the artist.
If you are an artist, and you’d like to collaborate with us, hit us up on Twitter @cryptoswatches. If you’re not an artist, you should still follow us to be the first to know when we drop new crypto swatches. | artistic |
https://www.whatsonindurham.com/discover-a-hidden-gem-rare-durham-map-to-hit-the-auction-at-the-northern-antiques-fair/ | 2024-03-04T01:47:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00341.warc.gz | 0.91476 | 1,699 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__87080549 | en | Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods.
The fair will take place at The Garden Rooms, located at Tennants on Harmby Road in Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG, from Thursday, September 28, to Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Prepare to be enthralled by a delightful blend of antique treasures and contemporary masterpieces brought to you by the leading antiques and fine art dealers from across the UK. Explore a diverse range of offerings, including period furniture, captivating oil and watercolour paintings, exquisite glasswork, magnificent sculptures, timeless clocks, shimmering silverware, exquisite jewellery, elegant ceramics, luxurious rugs, and an abundance of decorative items. With prices spanning from a few hundred pounds to five-figure sums, there is something to suit every budget and taste.
In addition to the extraordinary collection on display, this event provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and forge new connections with passionate dealers. Embrace the chance to catch up with family and friends while immersing yourself in the world of art and antiquities.
The fair brings together some 40 exhibitors with a sprinkling of new faces including Bink Fine Art from the Cotswolds who handle works from the Impressionist era through to Modern British along with a little contemporary, Frodsham Clocks owned by Simon Frodsham, a great-great great-grandson of the famous clockmaker William James Frodsham who established his firm in 1801 and McBain & Byrne from Co Durham showing a Regency period rosewood credenza in untouched country house condition and an exceptional George IV penwork games table, c1825. Rupert McBain is both a furniture designer and dealer in English and Irish antique furniture.
Participants local to Yorkshire and the north include Carnes Fine Art – Lancashire, Ellis Fine Art – Tadcaster, Graham Reed – Ripon, Graham Ruddock – Barnard Castle, Hispanic Antiques – Sheffield, Howell 1870 – Lancashire, Mark Buckley Antiques – Keighly, McBain & Byrne – Co Durham, Solo Antiques – Lancashire, Studiotic – West Yorkshire.
An intriguing and extremely rare piece of history is a large and very detailed map/plan of the City of Durham, published by Thomas Foster in 1754, which will be the centrepiece on J Dickinson Map & Prints stand. Only a handful of copies are known to exist and originally they were dedicated to the ecclesiastical and political dignitaries of the City, £2,650.
For collectors of local views, there is a charming oil on panel of Whitby Harbour by James Watson, a member of the Staithes Group (1851-1936), for sale with Reed Fine Art for £3,250 and a watercolour of the River Esk, North Yorkshire by Harold Sutton Palmer (1854-1933), £3,750 from Gladwells Rutland.
The fair showcases paintings from all genres including ‘Morning Sunshine’ by Herbert Davis Richter (1874-1955) with Burlington, in the £5,000-10,000 region, ‘Place de la Republique, Paris’ by Edouard Cortes (1862-1969), known as the ‘Parisian poet’, £32,500 from Carnes Fine Art, ‘The White Cliffs’ by Mary Fedden (1915-2012) from new exhibitor Bink Fine Art (in region of £7,500) and from Blackbrook Gallery, specialists in 19th century naïve animal paintings, is an oil on canvas ‘Yeoman farmer with his horse Fanny and his dog Ruller’, inscribed ‘Mr Sam Flower, July 7 1848’, signed W Malbon, £6,950.
In addition to two-dimensional art, there is a diverse range of sculptures available for viewing. Among them is a captivating bronze sculpture of a standing otter created by contemporary artist Simon Gudgeon, priced at £14,500 and offered by Gladwells Rutland. It is worth noting an intriguing coincidence that Yorkshire Wildlife Park is currently commemorating the birth of unexpected otter triplets, solidifying its position as the home to the largest number of giant otters in a single zoo or wildlife park worldwide, totalling nine. Specializing in 19th-century sculptures, Garret & Hurst Sculpture presents ‘The Bather’ from 1887, a masterpiece crafted by Gaston Leroux (1854-1942), available for purchase at £3,675.
Among the selection of antique Chinese ceramics and works of art from Drove House Antiques is a small plate from the Kangxi period c1700-1720 finely painted with the delicate decoration of flowers and insects, £950. Another area of their expertise is antique Parian busts and figures and this is represented by a fine Copeland Parian bust of Ophelia sculpted by W Calder Marshall for the Crystal Palace Art Union c1860-70, £395. Lovely pieces of antique porcelain include a fine Worcester cup and saucer painted with flowers, sprigs and butterflies within puce rococo scrolled borders containing sunburst motifs, c1758 from Graham Ruddock, £1,450.
There is sparkle around every corner of the fair for unusual and stunning pieces of jewellery including a Victorian serpent necklace set with emeralds c1860 from Howards Jewellers, or for a more contemporary look, an 18 carat yellow gold panther pendant by Carrera y Carrera, c1995, £3,250 from The Antiques Bazaar. More choice is available from Billy Rae, Dansk Silver by Jane Burgett, Greenstein Antiques, Howell 1870, Markov, T Robert and Shapiro & Co.
The fun of the fair is being captivated by objects which catch the eye and there is plenty of scope from the many general antiques stands such as a Mouseman piece from Ptarmigan Antiques, an iconic Art Deco patinated bronze figure of a dancer by Pierre le Fagyuays, £5,995 from Solo Antiques, a superb Art Nouveau wine cooler from Studiotic, a set of silver-gilt and plaque-a-jour spoons by Norwegian goldsmith Marius Hammer, £1,695 from The Antiques Bazaar, a Parkinson & Frodsham mahogany-cased 8-day table clock £4,500 from Frodsham Clocks or a stunning etching by Pablo Picasso from the Vollard Suite titled ‘Le Repos du Sculpteur devant un Centaure et une Femme’, 1933, signed in pencil by Picasso, £12,000 from Hispanic Antiques.
Since 1951, this esteemed antique fair has captivated attendees, originally held in Harrogate and now hosted for the past two years at The Garden Rooms and Cloisters in Leyburn, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale. The Garden Rooms offer a contemporary ambience with abundant natural light, creating a delightful atmosphere for visitors. The exhibitors, known for their meticulous attention to detail, showcase their wares with impeccable stand designs. Ample parking is available, ensuring a convenient experience for all attendees. To enrich the fair visit, visitors can indulge in the offerings of the beloved café, bar, bistro, and gift shop.
The fair’s charity partner this year is RABI, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.
Event: The Northern Antiques Fair
Venue: The Garden Rooms at Tennants
Harmby Road, Leyburn
North Yorkshire DL8 5SG
Date: Thursday 28 September – Sunday 1 October 2023
Opening Times: Thursday 11am-6pm
Tickets & Enquiries: £7.50 including programme & re-admission.
Tickets available on the door and via Eventbrite
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https://www.nationalparkaquarium.org/how-to-aquascape-aquarium/ | 2023-06-09T04:09:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655247.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609032325-20230609062325-00279.warc.gz | 0.92242 | 2,516 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__228117945 | en | Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants, rocks, and other decorations in an aquarium pleasingly and artistically. It can be a challenging but rewarding activity and can add a touch of artistry to any home.
There are many different ways to aquascape an aquarium, so it’s important to find one that best suits your style and needs. In this article, we’ll explore some of the basics of aquascaping and provide some tips on getting started. Stay tuned for more in-depth articles on this fascinating topic.
Principles of Aquascaping
Here are a few basic principles to keep in mind when creating your aquascape:
1. Use Negative Space
When designing your aquascape, it is vital to create negative space. You should have space within the aquarium that allows the eye to rest and creates a sense of balance.
Too much positive space (solid objects and dense plant growth) can make an aquarium look cluttered and overcrowded.
2. Create Focal Points
Every aquascape should have one or more focal points. A focal point is an object that draws the eye and provides a point of interest.
Common focal points include driftwood, rocks, and decorative aquarium items such as statues or shipwrecks. The rest of the aquascape should be designed around this focal point.
3. Use Different Textures and Sizes
Adding different textures and sizes to your aquascape will create visual interest and depth.
For example, you might use large rocks in the background, medium-sized rocks in the middle, and small gravel in the foreground. Or you could use plants of different shapes and sizes to add contrast and dimension.
4. Go for Natural-Looking Colors
When choosing plants and other objects for your aquarium, stick with natural-looking colors. Brightly colored objects can look out of place in a naturalistic aquascape.
Use various plant types, as they will create a more natural-looking environment and provide hiding places for your fish.
5. Consider the Flow of Your Aquarium
The flow of your aquarium is important for both aesthetics and function. Good flow means that water circulates evenly throughout the tank.
Such an arrangement makes the tank look more attractive and helps oxygenate the water, as well as keeps it clean. When designing your aquascape, consider how the water will flow through the tank and where you want the main current to be.
6. Keep It Simple
As we mentioned before, less is more when it comes to successful aquascaping. A simple design is often more aesthetically pleasing than a complex one, and it will be much easier to maintain.
When in doubt, go for a simpler design. You can always add more complex elements later on as your aquarium matures.
7. Balance light and dark areas
In a naturalistic aquascape, you should create a balance between light and dark areas. It will give your aquarium a more three-dimensional look and feel. Use plants and other objects to create bright and shady areas in your tank.
Also, try to use various colors to create contrast. Different shades will help bring out the unique elements in your aquascape and make it more visually attractive.
How to aquascape an aquarium
Step 1: Choose the right aquarium
The size and shape of the aquarium will largely determine what kind of design you can create.
If you are new to aquascaping, it is probably best to start with a small aquarium to get a feel for the process before tackling a larger project.
Step 2: Pick a theme
Once you have chosen the perfect aquarium, it’s time to start thinking about your design. One of the best ways to come up with ideas for an aquascape is to choose a theme.
There are many different themes you can choose from, such as a tropical paradise, a submerged shipwreck, or a Japanese garden.
Step 3: Consider the layout
When planning an aquascape, it is important to consider the layout of the design. There are many different ways to arrange an aquascape, but the most important thing is to create a design that is pleasing to the eye and functional.
For example, if you are using live plants in your aquarium, you will need to make sure that they have enough room to grow and that they will not overcrowd the other elements in the tank.
Step 4: Choose the right plants, rocks, and other elements
Once you have a general idea of the layout of your aquascape, it’s time to start choosing the plants and other elements that you will use.
There are many different types of aquatic plants to choose from, so it is important to select ones that are compatible with each other and will thrive in the environment you are creating.Some aquarists like to create a natural-looking scene, while others prefer a more abstract design.
When arranging plants and rocks in your aquarium, it’s important to create a balance between the different elements. You don’t want your aquarium to look too cluttered or too empty.
Start by placing the larger rocks and plants first, then fill in the gaps with smaller rocks and plants. Be sure to leave some open space in your aquarium so that your fish can swim freely.
Step 5: Add the finishing touch
After you have arranged all of the plants and other elements in your aquarium, it’s time to add the finishing touches. This is where you can let your creativity shine through.
You can add gravel, rocks, or driftwood to create a more natural look. Or, you can use decorations such as statues or shipwrecks to create a unique aquascape that is truly your own.
How to aquascape a reef tank
Step 1: Decide on a Layout
You can take some time to browse through some pictures and decide which one you like the best. Once you have decided on a layout, it’s time to start planning your aquascape.
Step 2: Choose Your Live Rock
Live rock is an essential part of any reef aquarium. Not only does it provide a natural and beautiful-looking base for your coral and other invertebrates, but it also provides a place for beneficial bacteria to colonize and help keep your tank water quality high.
When choosing live rock for your aquarium, be sure to pick pieces of good size and shape for your planned layout.
You’ll also want to make sure that the live rock is cured and free of any harmful bacteria or parasites.
It is also important to choose live sand compatible with the type of live rock you have chosen. Live sand is an integral part of a reef tank’s filtration system and helps keep the water quality high.
Step 3: Choose Your Coral and Invertebrates
Now that you have a layout planned and live rock chosen, it’s time to start thinking about what coral and invertebrates you want to add to your reef aquarium.
There are literally thousands of different species of coral and invertebrates available, so do some research and choose the ones that you think would look best in your aquarium.
Be sure to take into account the needs of each species when planning your aquascape, as some corals and invertebrates require specific water parameters or lighting conditions.
Step 4: Start Aquascaping
Now that you have a plan and all of your necessary supplies, it’s time to start aquascaping.
The most important thing to remember when aquascaping a reef tank is to create a natural-looking environment that will be safe for the animals living there.
Begin by placing your live rock into your aquarium in the desired layout. One way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a rock pile. This can be done by stacking live rocks on top of each other in an attractive way.
Another way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a cave system. You can use live rocks to create ledges and caves.
Once you have created the basic structure of your reef tank, it is time to start adding corals. Corals are an important part of the ecosystem of a reef tank and provide food and shelter for many different animals.
Step 5: Maintain Your Reef Aquarium
Once your reef aquarium is set up and all of your inhabitants are doing well, make sure to maintain proper water quality and husbandry practices to keep them healthy and happy.
Regular water changes, monitoring of water parameters, and providing adequate food and lighting are all essential for maintaining a thriving reef aquarium.
The Iwagumi style is one of the most popular and well-known aquascape styles. It is characterized by a simple layout with rocks arranged in a naturalistic way to create a sense of balance and harmony. This style is named after the Japanese word for “rock garden.”
The key to a successful Iwagumi aquascape is to create a pleasing composition with the rocks. The rocks should be arranged to create negative space and highlight the plants in the aquarium. Negative space is important in this type of aquascape because it helps to create a sense of calm and tranquility.
Dutch aquascapes are characterized by their lush, densely planted look, named after the Netherlands, where it originated. In a Dutch aquascape, the plants are carefully selected and arranged to create a visually stunning display.
The key to a successful Dutch aquascape is choosing the right plants. Many different plant species can be used in this style of aquascaping, so it is important to do some research to find out which plants will work best for your particular aquarium.
Nature aquascapes are designed to replicate a natural environment as closely as possible. It creates an underwater forest, meadow, or even a desertscape. Nature aquascapes are usually more complex than other types of aquascape, and they often require more attention to detail.
You should choose the right plants and rocks that will create the desired effect. For example, if you want to create an underwater forest, you will need plants suitable for a shady environment. If you are trying to replicate a meadow, you will need to choose plants that can tolerate a lot of sunlight.
Jungle aquascapes are loved for their dense vegetation and abundance of color. It creates a lush, tropical environment in your aquarium. Jungle aquascapes usually contain many different kinds of plants, including aquatic and terrestrial species.
The key to successful jungle aquascaping is to choose plants that will thrive in the conditions that you create. Jungle aquascapes require high humidity levels. Additionally, you will need to provide plenty of space for the plants to grow and spread out.
Desert aquascapes create a realistic desertscape with a dry, arid environment in your aquarium. Desert aquascapes usually contain only a few types of plants, focusing on creating a natural-looking landscape.
The key to successful desert aquascaping is to choose drought-tolerant plants that can survive in a dry environment.
Cacti and succulents are often used in desert aquascapes because they are well-suited to these conditions. Additionally, it is important to use stones and rocks to create a sense of scale and realism.
Aquascaping an aquarium can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it is important to take your time and plan out your design carefully. By following the tips we’ve provided in this article, you should be able to create a beautiful and functional aquascape that will bring joy to you and your fish for years to come.
Have you tried aquascaping before? If so, what were some of your biggest challenges? Let us know in the comments below.
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This is my One Piece x Nintendo mural! I always wanted to paint a mural and I really enjoyed designing and making this. I took a One Piece picture and adapted it to fit my videogame theme. I did all of the tracing, inking, and painting myself. Below is the process it took to create this mural, as well as a description of the details I put in the mural.
I based the mural off of this One Piece picture.
One Piece is a manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.
This is the cover picture from Chapter 843.
There were thousands of possible pictures to choose from,
but I liked this picture because all of the characters were standing and happy,
almost like they were cheering me on while playing a videogame.
I started by adapting the picture to fit my wall. The wall I was going to do the mural on was wider than tall, so I adapted the picture to make the characters more life-size.
My focus was also on the characters, not on the background images.
I needed to move both Sanji and Usopp from the top and add them to the row of characters.
I also wanted to add Jimbei, who will soon be the newest member of the Straw Hat Crew.
I found a picture of him that fit the theme and added him in photo editor.
Then I drew the missing limbs and pieces of the characters.
I had access to an overhead projector, so I made both pictures into transparencies.
This allowed me to project the image on different walls to see what it would look like.
The picture below is from the beginning, when I was looking for which wall to use.
I don't have a photo of the transparency on the wall I decided to use.
The first step to putting the picture on the wall was to trace the outline.
I used a pencil to trace the entire picture.
I skipped over things I didn't want to include (like Franky's bear hoodie).
After finishing the outline, I went back and added in the pieces I wanted.
I highlighted all of the details and additions at the bottom of this page.
This picture features Luffy outlined (in black ink), but you can see all of the tracing around him.
It was very hard to see from a distance!
I used a Sharpie Black Paint Marker to outline the mural.
Luckily, because the mural is based off of a manga, the outlines were mostly thick lines.
This would have been much harder if I were making a photo realistic mural.
I did use different thickness of markers depending on the intricacy of the design.
I also used the marker to color in the black areas,
although doing so made me go through several markers.
I printed out the picture above so I could test out different colors.
I wanted to make the mural colorful, but I also didn't want to rely on too many colors or use colors that the characters don't normally wear. Luffy's shirt was the hardest to decide on.
Luffy is typically (and most known) wearing a red shirt, however,
I wanted to put the Superman logo on Luffy, therefore it couldn't be red.
After a lot of consideration, I swapped Luffy's typical blue and
red and made the shirt blue and his shorts red.
I also toiled over whether or not to put a background for the mural.
I thought about possibly doing a Mushroom Kingdom or something from Zelda,
but the more I looked at it, the more I felt a background would distract from the characters.
I used a large variety of acrylic paints to make the mural.
After finishing the painting I went back and retraced all of the lines.
It was easier then trying to stay perfectly off the lines while painting.
Here is the finished product in Nerdvana.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out!
Continue reading to see some of the specific details I added into the mural,
and how they relate to my love for Nintendo!
I wanted to make a One Piece mural, but I also wanted to incorporate the videogame theme.
I decided to let each character represent a specific videogame console and my favorite game from that console. I also added some additional details on several characters.
Below is a description of all the details I added to the mural.
Let's start with Luffy! As the main character (and my personal favorite), I wanted to give him my favorite console of all time: the Wii. Luffy's personality works perfectly with the Wii.
He would definitely enjoy actually swinging around the controller and would be someone you required to use the wrist strap! I put a Wiimote in his hand (with no wrist strap).
On his other hand is a Star from Super Mario Galaxy, my favorite game of all time!
I also added a Pokémon Go Plus on Luffy's wrist since I am a huge fan of Pokémon Go.
On Luffy's chest is the Superman logo. I wanted him to wear a Superman shirt,
and I thought it would be cool to make it a "Super Nintendo" reference.
I never played the SNES when I was young, so I don't have a favorite game from that console.
If I had to pick one, it would probably be Super Mario World.
Next is Chopper, our loveable mascot reindeer!
I wanted him to hold something small, so I gave him the 3DS.
I've had a lot of fun with the 3DS library of games, but my favorite has to be Pokémon X.
I put a big X on Chopper's chest in the color of Xerneas.
I also put the sunglasses that the main male protagonist wears on Chopper's hat.
Finally, the red stylus (which I use) is in his paw. On the 3DS screen I dated the mural,
signed my name, and drew a One Piece pirate flag personalized to me!
On a side note, Chopper's fur was an incredibly difficult color to find.
A lot of browns don't quite look like the color on the container.
Also, depending on where you look (anime, manga, different pictures),
Chopper's fur is a different shade of brown.
Eventually, I mixed three colors together and made something that was close.
Here we have Zolo (I go by then English Translation of "Zolo" rather than "Zoro" because that's what I'm used to reading). Zolo's character is very simple, and he gets so easily confused with directions that I thought it would be best to give him the most basic console: the NES.
Also, Zolo's pre-time skip color design was mostly black and white,
so I felt it matched the NES color scheme. I put an NES controller on Zolo's shirt.
I also did not play the NES when I was younger, but I have played since.
Super Mario Bros. 3 is my favorite game on the NES so I included a
Tanooki tail coming out of Zolo's red backpack.
Zolo is a master of the three sword style. In the original picture I didn't have Zolo with his swords. After I finished the mural, I decided to go back and give him the Master Sword.
I wanted to give him 3 swords, but since I was adding this afterwards,
I didn't have enough room to fit any more (it was hard enough to fit the Master Sword).
My other two swords would have been Pit's blade and the sword from Wii Sports Resort.
The next character is Nico Robin. I decided to give Robin the WiiU because her hand worked
well with holding the Gamepad and there was space available between her leg and Zolo's.
Robin is another character who I think fits her console well:
Robin is sophisticated and not quite everyone's taste, which was very true of the WiiU.
The WiiU had a lot of hidden gems during it's reign, but my favorite was Super Mario 3D World. The 4 player mode was seamless and I loved the Cloud Flower, which is why I included
it on Robin's shirt. I also decided to put the Super Smash Bros. logo on the Gamepad.
I like the Super Smash Bros. series, but none of them are my favorite games on a system.
I had the space on the Gamepad, though, so I thought it would look good there.
This was the only piece of the mural where I blended different colors together.
Usopp is all about nostalgia and collecting things, so I knew I had to give him the Gameboy!
The Gameboy Color was my first ever console.
I put my Gameboy Color (the see-through purple version) in Usopp's right hand.
On his overalls I included his 6 Pokémon that would be in his party
(2 Poké Balls, 1 Great Ball, 2 Ultra Balls, and the Master Ball).
I put the cover art of Charizard from Pokémon Red on Usopp's shirt because the Pokémon games were my favorite on the Gameboy. I also included a Gameboy Advanced in Usopp's pouch. Again, he has the same version that I had (the see-through edition).
Usopp's color scheme is a reference to the original Pokémon Games:
Red and Blue from North America, Red and Green from Japan, and Yellow for the Pikachu version. His earphones also have gold and silver for Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Brook is the only character who I didn't assign a console.
I already gave Luffy the Wii, but I HAD to make Brook a reference to Wii Music.
He would have loved that game, and probably would have been the best at it!
I put the Maestro from Wii Music on Brook's shirt. I designed the Straw Hats based on
their post-time skip designs, however I decided to keep Brook with his violin.
For one, he had it in the original picture so it was easy to add. However, I also found that because it's up at his neck, it was very visible compared to the other characters due to Brook's height.
I kept Nami's design very similar to her original design. I placed a GameCube controller in her hand. My favorite GameCube game was Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. I put a tiny Paper Mario on Nami's dress. He's holding a map, which is a great connection to Nami loving maps and being the ship's Navigator. I drew the outline for Nami's Log Pose, however I decided to transform it into the top of a Toad head. I also gave her Triforce earrings.
The Nintendo 64 was my first home console videogame system. The first time I started reading One Piece was during the Baratie saga, which is the introduction of Sanji. Therefore, I had to give Sanji the N64! I had a lot of fun with Mario Kart 64, especially with my brother and friends from the neighborhood, but my favorite game was Yoshi's Story. I remember seeing a banner for it on my local Toys R Us when I was a kid and I was so excited to play it! It was one of the few games at the time that I could beat 100%, including unlocking the special White Yoshi and Black Yoshi.
I put a Yoshi egg on Sanji's shirt and a red N64 controller (my favorite) in his hand.
Sanji is not following his usual color scheme here, but I had to adapt his color scheme based on the characters around him. The hardest part of his design was perfectly tracing over the multiple circles on the N64 joystick.
Jimbei was the trickiest character to add because he wasn't originally in the picture.
I used the picture of Jimbei from the chapter cover of Chapter 532 as a model.
His hand position made it perfect for him to hold a DS. My favorite game on the DS was Pokémon HeartGold. I had not played a Pokémon game for almost 10 years until getting back into it with Pokémon HeartGold. I added the Poké Walker in Jimbei's other hand as a reference to the game. That being said, I don't think Jimbei would have been very successful with it because it was not water proof (I know, I put 3 through the wash). Jimbei also likes to wear kimonos with different designs. I decided to us a Triforce design for his kimono.
The final character is Franky, our soda loving cyborg! He's typically the most flashy of the group, so I felt the Switch (the flashy new console) would be a perfect fit for him. Franky has the
ability to change his hair into various shapes so I made his hair out to be a Switch controller.
Due to Franky's massive size and arms, most of his body is obscured by the other characters in front. I liked this pose of him because I could see his arms. Franky normally has a large star on each arm. I changed the star into a Power Moon in reference to
Super Mario Odyssey, which is currently my favorite game on the Switch.
I also added a Blue Shell from the Mario Kart series above Franky's head. I love the Mario Kart series, but none of the games are my all time favorites on a console, so I needed to find some way to reference it. The void above Franky's head was a good fit for the Blue Shell. Also, Franky would be the kind to prematurely celebrate a win before getting knocked down by a Blue Shell. | artistic |
http://ambrabisconti.com/west-hollywood/ | 2017-10-19T14:19:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823309.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20171019141046-20171019161046-00881.warc.gz | 0.940493 | 485 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__747150 | en | West Hollywood Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Found in the heart of Los Angeles, West Hollywood is also often referred to as “WeHo.” Truly living up to its “The Creative City” motto WeHo has a vibrant club and bar scene and offers some of the world’s most inventive, unique and interesting entertainment offerings. With a cutting-edge design scene and an environment that embraces and fosters creativity and innovation, it is no wonder why the city is a magnet for people looking for excitement and amusement as well as for the truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind.
Home to the rich, famous and the beautiful, from celebrities to the entertainment industry’s high-profile executives, you’re bound to have a celebrity sighting when you’re out on the town. It’s also where you’ll find the largest LGBT community in Southern California. Every June, thousands of visitors flock to WeHo for the Annual Gay Pride Parade as well as for the Halloween Costume Carnaval.
WeHo is the kind of city where you can walk anywhere. Here, you’ll find wide sidewalks and amenities that are in close proximity to one another, making it a really great place to live in or explore even if you don’t have a car. In fact, it was hailed as “the Most Walkable City in California” in 2013 by Walk Score.
West Hollywood is where stylish living and luxury collide to create a truly exciting environment where creative, adventurous and trend-setting individuals choose to live. Without a doubt, West Hollywood is one of the most exciting and interesting places to live in Los Angeles.
If you’re looking for a luxurious shopping experience, you can head on over to the Hollywood Design District or to the Sunset Plaza located along the world-famous Sunset Strip. Apart from featuring a wide range of shopping options, these destinations serve as a stimulating avenue where fine art, exceptional cuisine and passionate individuals converge. For a dose of culture, head to the MAK Center for Art and Architecture, the Pacific Design Center, the Coast Playhouse, or the West Hollywood Library. Then there’s the nightlife, which WeHo is justifiably famous for – this is where the Strip is, after all, and there are plenty of hotspots along Santa Monica Boulevard as well. | artistic |
http://jewishlincoln.org/190/ancestral-groove-at-the-lied-center/ | 2019-08-19T16:34:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314852.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190819160107-20190819182107-00256.warc.gz | 0.89186 | 169 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__60363133 | en | 20% off tickets to David Krakauer & Ancestral Groove! They will be performing at the Lied Center on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Use coupon code GROOVE to receive your discount.
For over two decades, world-renowned clarinetist David Krakauer has been reinventing and remixing the Jewish music of his ancestry with funk, jazz and hip-hop. Ancestral Groove features Krakauer performing klezmer music with an urban DJ and electrifying 4-piece band. This will be amazing for all ages!
This concert is sponsored by Art & Chris Zygielbaum and the Jewish Federation of Lincoln. Visit http://www.liedcenter.org/event/david-krakauer-ancestral-groove for more information. | artistic |
http://kandacreativemoments.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-sassy-birthday-and-game-of-bingo-at.html?showComment=1361454970596 | 2020-07-05T14:15:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655887360.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20200705121829-20200705151829-00145.warc.gz | 0.895756 | 527 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__159590837 | en | Good Morning to you all and I'd like to say a special hello to my new followers. I feel so chuffed that you like my creations enough to follow my blog and leave me such lovely comments.
Today I have my DT card for the new challenge over at Paper Crafting Journey to show you. This fortnights' challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs who are offering the lucky winner 4 images. The theme for this challenge is 'Bingo' so just pick any row - horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
My choice was the top row - lace / gems / sentiment
We were able to pick a sponsors' image to work with and I chose 'Martini Pin Up Girl' as she looks like she is having a lot of fun and that's what birthdays are all about. I printed the image twice, coloured it with Promarkers and on the glass I used Sakura Glaze pen. Then I decoupaged it to add some depth. I also used one of my new dies before putting it in the cupboard so I am managing to keep to my resolution although I haven't managed to stick to the part about not buying any new ones!!
Here's what I used
Image - Sassy Studio Designs 'Martini Pin Up Girl'
Papers - My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found', Wild Rose Studio 'Butterfly Garden', Dovecraft 'Back to Basics III'
Dies - Memory Box 'Elegant Srollwork', Marianne Creattables LR0180 (just the centre part)
Stash - pearls, gems, teardrop charm, ribbon, lace & silver peel-off sentiment
I shall enter this in the following challenges
Live and Love Crafts challenge 'Tina's Sketch'
Inky Chicks challenge 'Mothers Day or Birthday'
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT challenge 'Pink + any other colour'
Dream Valley challenge 'Ribbon and Bling'
C.R.A.F.T. challenge 'Recipe'
Natalie and Amy's challenge 'Something Old & Something New' (new MB die and old Marianne die - my 3rd entry)
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge 'Anything Goes (my 2nd entry)
Creative Card Crew challenge 'Birthday' (my 2nd entry)
Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge 'Anything Goes' (my 2nd entry)
The Paper Shelter challenge 'Celebrations' (my 2nd entry)
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you can leave a comment xx | artistic |
https://calum-ross-7y5m.squarespace.com/events/braslia-life-after-design | 2019-10-22T16:12:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987822458.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022155241-20191022182741-00365.warc.gz | 0.900644 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__190844687 | en | BRASILIA: Life After Design
Come and watch a most amazing documentary film about life in the capital of Brazil.
Refreshments from 6pm. Film at 6.30pm.
The city of Brasília - capital of Brazil - is a mythical place: a concrete utopia born out of the desert.
In 1956 at the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer 1907-2012 and urbanist Lúcio Costa 1902-1998 invented an urban plan and structures that would attempt to micromanage the daily activity of human life.
The goal was to create the space that would birth “the new Brazilian citizen”. Now the stark beauty of the city acts as a backdrop to isolation, changing values, and the dynamic power and politics of today’s Brazil.
"Absolute treat for architects + all interested in Latin American culture today" "Highly topical given recent election of a new President of Brazil"
Bart Simpson • Canada, UK 2017 • 88 min • Portuguese and English with English Subtitles • Documentary
An IberoDocs event in collaboration with Scottish Ecological Design Association and Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, Portugal.
Trailer: BRASILIA: Life After Design
Review: Point of View
Free entrance, £5 suggested donation (£4 SEDA members and students) to cover the cost of the film licence. | artistic |
http://www.brocket-hall.co.uk/rooms/ | 2013-05-25T08:38:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705790741/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120310-00008-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955369 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__44265296 | en | The Estate has 46 bedrooms, all of which have private bathrooms, and can accommodate a maximum of 88 guests.
Each luxurious room represents a slice of history. For exclusive use events in Brocket Hall itself there are 30 rooms individually furnished with original oil paintings and period furniture. Our members and visitors wishing to stay on the Brocket Hall Estate can relax in Melbourne Lodge, the former stable block, in classic English country house style with 16 spacious rooms with views across the country estate.
If you're getting married on the estate, have been wined and dined in Auberge du Lac or are visiting for a corporate event, retire to one of our beautiful bedrooms to complete your day in style. | artistic |
http://www.amywalkerphoto.co.uk/ | 2017-04-27T20:42:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122621.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00163-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956971 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__220189691 | en | Tenure of Villains explores the changing social landscape of my home-town, a historically working class suburb of London. I examine the relationship between image capture and transience, with a purpose of preservation of culture. The inhabitants have a common sense of identity, originating from traditional villagers way of life. They are often eccentric, and always proud. But, as developers creep in and build on what is left inside the greenbelt and a commuter station for Chessington on the Cross Rail 2 project is proposed, residents fear the community will become unsustainable and the character of the town will be destroyed.
The title of the project refers to the status of the manor of Cisendune, the land on which Chessington now sits on, recorded in the Domesday book of 1086. During this time the term 'villain' was described as a serf, rustic or peasant. | artistic |
https://bishopspencerplace.org/events/windows-of-kc-as-art-history-inspiration/ | 2021-10-19T16:06:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585270.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019140046-20211019170046-00611.warc.gz | 0.938594 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__107275213 | en | Windows of KC: As Art, History & Inspiration
May 7, 2015
from 10:00 am to
Bishop Spencer Place
720 W 44th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States
Kansas City is home to world-class art museums, outstanding performing arts venues and some of the planet’s best barbecue – and it also boasts superb works of stained glass created by both world-renowned craftsmen and gifted local artisans.
Join us as local photographer, historian and author Bruce Mathews shares the history of these treasured stained-glass works of art which inspired him to write and photograph Windows of Kansas City: As Art, History & Inspiration.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited, so R.S.V.P. for yourself and a guest by Friday, May 1.
Complimentary valet parking is available. Please use Jefferson entrance off of 44thStreet. | artistic |
https://melusine.com/products/the-cult-films-of-marilyn-jess-hardcover-book | 2024-03-01T00:13:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00335.warc.gz | 0.931241 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__133670045 | en | LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER
THE CULT FILMS OF MARILYN JESS charts the life and career of icon of 80s French eroticism, the beloved star Marilyn Jess.
This 304 page book explores, through critical essays and interviews, all aspects of Marilyn's incredible work in front of the camera. From her debut in films by master directors such as Gérard Kikoïne, Claude Mulot, and Jean Rollin, through her extensive work in photo novels along with her collaboration in cult satirical magazine Hara Kiri, and culminating in an extensive history of the production of the natatorios French-US co-production, "Traci, I Love You," starring the controversial American actress Traci Lords, no piece of information is left undiscovered!
Fully illustrated with hundreds of never before published color photographs as well as theatrical posters, along with original pieces of art from illustrators and painters, this luxurious, hard cover with soft touch finish book, measuring 10.35 x 11.5 inches in size, is the ultimate compendium for this queen of French X cinema. | artistic |
https://www.fabianvonposer.com/en/bild/ | 2020-07-02T18:16:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655879738.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20200702174127-20200702204127-00332.warc.gz | 0.88639 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__184197537 | en | Fabian’s pictures are published in various German newspapers, magazines and books worldwide. References: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Abenteuer & Reisen, Der Spiegel, SZ-Magazin, Süd-Afrika Magazin, Merian, Lufthansa Magazin, Baedeker, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler and Footprint. His photos are also available as postcards, posters and in coffee table books.
Since 2007 Fabian has been working for Imagebroker.com, one of the world’s leading image broker agencies. You will find a large selection of his pictures here. Fabian’s images are also distributed via the Munich based agency Interfoto and SRT-Bildarchiv, which delivers pictures to newspapers, magazines and online media in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. | artistic |
http://bikeisthenewblack.blogspot.com/2013/08/barcelona-to-bilbao.html | 2018-06-23T05:53:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864943.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623054721-20180623074721-00532.warc.gz | 0.96078 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__3462105 | en | The daylong train ride from Barcelona to Bilbao was uneventful, restful, and beautiful. I slept through most of the landscape through Barcelona and surrounding communities. Fortunately was awake to capture some of the scenery from the train car as we gained elevation and latitude entering the Basque Country.
The countryside shaped by centuries of cultivation and human habitation has a unique and elegant beauty to my eye, and feels worlds away from the harsh and unforgiving landscapes of Iceland and even Alaska.
Arriving to Bilbao late at night, abandoned city streets and a full moon were a quiet welcome to the Basque; a stark contrast to the chaos we had left behind that morning in Barcelona. | artistic |
http://www.chetwynde.co.uk/south-lakes-music-festival/ | 2018-07-22T23:45:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594675.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722233159-20180723013159-00178.warc.gz | 0.965336 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__243269533 | en | South Lakes Music Festival
On Wednesday April 5th the Junior Guitar Ensemble will be taking part in the South Cumbria Musical Festival at the Coronation Hall Ulverston. The pupils will be performing in the Schools Music Making competition for groups up to and including year 6.
The Session starts at 1:00pm and parents and supporters are very welcome to attend and watch the children perform. There will be a small entry fee payable on the door. The pupils have been working really hard for this event and are very exited about taking part. | artistic |
https://www.dunmorerealty.com/?cf47rs_property=dune-house | 2023-12-04T23:17:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00152.warc.gz | 0.920661 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__100889066 | en | Located five hundred feet off one of the island’s main roadways you meander along a sand driveway overflowing with vegetation and come upon a simple pavilion. The central space of the house is essentially an open breezeway, allowing visual and pedestrian connectivity across the site. Within this pavilion space there is the living and dining areas that open onto verandas well protected from the elements by the deep overhangs of the gabled roof. The rest of the living spaces are simply arranged around the central space. To the left are two guest suites with private bathrooms; while to the right are the kitchen area and the master suite. Materials have been selected for their distinctive sincerity, environmental sensitivity, and a resonance with the vernacular. This private residence establishes a delicate, meditative and mediating space that ushers a transition from lush tropic landscape to wide languorous ocean. | artistic |
http://newdragonballfanfiction.wikia.com/wiki/Thorn | 2018-11-13T07:47:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741294.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20181113062240-20181113084240-00015.warc.gz | 0.919277 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__98443889 | en | Thorn most resembles in appearance the Super Buu who fought against Gohan during the Fusion Saga, though he is markedly more human in appearance. His body is much closer in resemblance to a human's physiology, his face is much more human in appearance with a fully developed nose and his hands ending in long, full-sized humanoid fingers. But he retains the pink colored skin of a Majin, along with the long head tentacle, which reaches till his waist. His eyes, like all the Majin, have inverted colors as compared to humans, with a black sclera and reddish-pink irides.
He is normally dressed in a baggy white trouser with black boots on his legs and a thick black belt around his waist. The buckle of the belt bears a large golden crest bearing the Majin symbol on it in black. He wears black bands, with golden bands on the edges, on his wrists. His torso is completely bare.
Techniques and Special AbilitiesEdit
- Flight– The ability to fly with the use of ki.
- Ki Blast – A basic energy wave created by concentrating and releasing one's ki.
- Ki Sense – The ability to sense the location, life force, and power level of anyone, just by focusing on their signature.
- Off With The Heads:
Behind the scenesEdit
- All credit for any art used goes to the original artists. | artistic |
http://www.visitbjurholm.nu/en | 2021-04-17T22:30:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038464065.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417222733-20210418012733-00403.warc.gz | 0.934408 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__53243021 | en | Welcome to Bjurholm
Welcome to Bjurholm’s official visitor site. Here you will find information about accommodation, food experiences and beautiful natural settings. Start exploring our beautiful municipality and get inspired by everything Bjurholm has to offer.
Klangvägen is a footpath lined with works of art that are designed by artists from the Umeå Region. The art works are designed in an interactive way so they can
make sounds with an action by the visitor. Besides the audio installations Klangvägen also invite to good exercise, magnificent views and experiences of nature from Rågbergets mountain top as well as at the water’s fascinating rampage along the Öre river. | artistic |
https://www.haftandsew.co.uk/product/13441985/vertical-canvas-thick-frame | 2024-04-20T22:19:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00464.warc.gz | 0.866976 | 467 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__127487582 | en | Vertical Canvas Thick Frame
Image ratio 2-1 rectangle vertical
For This product we use Thick 38mm dept frame and polyester canvas fabric.
Products is finished with UV protecting film stoping from loosing colour over the time.
Create personalized wall art with our Custom Square Canvas Prints.
Upload your designs and let us bring them to life with high-quality printing.
Indulge in the seamless combination of artistic expression and personalized design with our Custom Canvas.
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Crafted using premium materials, our Custom Square Canvas Prints ensure exceptional quality and longevity.
With vibrant colors and intricate details, your designs will be faithfully reproduced on these gallery-worthy prints.
Whether you’re an artist, a photographer, or someone with a creative vision, our custom prints turn your walls into a personalized art gallery.
Creating your custom canvas is easy. Simply upload your design through our user-friendly interface, and our experts will handle the rest.
From family photos to original artwork, our state-of-the-art printing technology ensures stunning results.
The contemporary square shape of our canvas prints adds a modern touch to any space.
Whether you’re decorating your living room, bedroom, or office, these prints make a bold statement.
Display them individually as focal points or create a captivating gallery wall with multiple canvases.
Our Custom Canvas Prints also make thoughtful gifts for loved ones.
Surprise them with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.
Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings—our custom prints are perfect for any occasion.
Experience the joy of seeing your designs come to life with our Custom Canvas Prints.
Let your creativity shine and transform your space with meaningful artwork.
Order now and enjoy the convenience of our print-on-demand service.
Start creating your custom canvas today and make a lasting impression. | artistic |
https://www.lisca.org/history | 2024-04-23T21:37:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818740.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423192952-20240423222952-00392.warc.gz | 0.956085 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28283006 | en | Suffolk County’s Long Island Symphonic Choral Association (LISCA) was founded by Gregg Smith in 1968 when he was at Stony Brook University. Despite moving to the New York City area, Mr. Smith maintained his 40-plus year devotion to LISCA, traveling to Suffolk County on Tuesday evenings to rehearse the group. Under his guidance, LISCA developed into a seasoned adult chorus noted for its fine intonation and blend, and for imaginative programming that is Mr. Smith’s hallmark. The group’s repertory ranges from the Renaissance masters to the avant garde, and includes premieres of many works of contemporary composers. LISCA has performed in New York City concert halls, and the chorus has toured and performed in Finland, Eastern Europe, Spain, France, England, Iceland, Ireland, Argentina, Italy, and the Baltic States. | artistic |
https://sjiauto.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/rigger-for-a-3d-cartoon-serie-blender-network/ | 2019-10-18T14:42:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986682998.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018131050-20191018154550-00012.warc.gz | 0.953666 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__10186088 | en | Hello there 🙂
We are Norman animation studio and we are currently looking for good and responsible Blender rigger to join our project that we will be producing in this year!
This serie named “Willy in the space” is based in a short film that was released two years ago. (http://bit.ly/2MrCiKS this is the link of the teaser)
The job position consist in making the rig for our three main characters including Willy.
Please don’t hesitate in contacting us if you think you are suitable for this job or if you have more questions about the proposal. We are really looking forward to see your rigging work!
All the best, | artistic |
https://skycanyonjazz.com/ | 2024-04-25T12:23:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00708.warc.gz | 0.968197 | 2,557 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__136437516 | en | What ARTISTS LOVE - WHEN PEOPLE "GET" THEIR MUSIC.
REVIEWS OF MY BRAND NEW SINGLE, BLUESALICIOUS:
This song is so beautiful! I love the creative stylings of the vibraphone; it makes it happy, upbeat, and unique sounding. What a fun, cool artist!
Extremely creative. Makes me wish that music like this was on the mainstream radio airwaves.
Great feel; I especially like how the individual instruments come into the song and how it blows up while playing. Good tune!!!
Great pep, great melody, very well played. Solid arrangement.
Makes me wanna go to NOLA and enjoy some Jazz music in a bar overlooking the beautiful city of New Orleans.
I really appreciate this jazzy song! It had real Friday vibes for me; super relaxing and fun.
I could imagine this playing in a movie where people were dancing. Very enjoyable to listen to.
This song is so lively and fun. I can picture myself dancing to this in a jazz club.
What a beautiful and classy tune. It grew on me big time as it kept playing. Great to kick back and have a relaxing drink.
This song reminds me of old school songs I used to listen to way back in the day and it is really cool to hear music like this again.
I love how the vibraphone gives the song a dazzling performance and melody.
Very fun, light and very catchy.
Great job with the construction of this piece of music.
This is really good; lively and easy get into. You put together a good one.
Nice little song to have for a cocktail party or an informal dinner amongst friends. Has a cool 60's vibe to it.
I like the music; upbeat and great quality sound. Great song!
This is an awesome song. I like the way the song has been composed. It is creating an impact while hearing this song.
This song makes me dance a lot.
Has a lot of potential to be a top song.
Reviews of MY RECENT single, WIJIC :
This sounds like it could be a classic tune; well done; captivated right from the beginning.
THIS is exactly what I want from jazz.
Good jazzy track, the way it should be.
Nice melody, good mix and composition.
This piano melody and these vibes, what a crazy jazz track!
Really great! Joyous jazz piece that’s mixed perfectly. I love it!
Very smooth, best jazz I’ve heard on here [SubmitHub], great work, keep it up.
Always love jazz vibes! Lovely!
Love that melody, keep it up!
A lot of spirit, a song that makes you feel happy.
Super cool... I love it, it's bubbly and charming and so entertaining. I could see myself making dinner on a Saturday night while listening to this and enjoying a cocktail. So grown up!
Great rhythm, the vibraphone sounds amazing and gives character to the song. The melody is fun and joyful. The piano is a great vehicle for the emotional feel of the song.
A real up up tempo classic sound of the past. I love how cheerful the music is and how good it makes me feel inside, it's got my feet tapping as it's got such a fun beat.
This is the kind of classy jazz I like. It feels sophisticated.
It made me relaxed and happy to keep listening to it. It's the type of song I could listen to anytime.
Happy jazz tune, I like it. Reminds me little of Christmas :0)
I feel like I can just relax, close my eyes and just jam out to this fun light hearted tune.
This is delightful. It is beautifully played and I loved the passion and talent displayed. A work of art; I would love to hear it again and again. It was stellar.
I loved it, this need to be in spotify. [and it is! - SC]
Fun tune that I could really get into!
Masterfully played; an intriguing composition. The sound quality was pure and clear, making each note stand out. Lively and energizing.
Really pleasant, fun energy. I love the vibraphone! The beat and melody are delightful. Sound quality is excellent. This is a really enjoyable listen.
I liked the way the music seemed to dance around. Like it was almost floating on air. It felt so light and airy. It would be fun to listen to on a starry night.
It has me tapping my toes along with it.
Ok, gonna say that's some really jumping piano playin there and...the vibraphone: quite impressive. Good beat to this music too. I like!
Listening to this has put me in a real good mood.
The track is emotional with the chords here with a jazzy appeal that keeps me interested here, it sounds mellow and wholesome with some great vibes.
I thought this song was really well composed. I also really loved the way the vibraphone was used so distinctly on this track. It really worked well.
Great jazz! I love back to the basics! I can picture myself sitting in a nightclub listening to this, with my friends. Would love to hear more.
The music for this song has a light and whimsical feeling to it. The way that it moves and flows is smooth and makes you want to dance with it.
Oh man, what a throwback. Yeah, it's cool. Great piece of music.
I like how this song sounds! Immediately, when the song came on, I began dancing in my chair!!!
A good song, nice beat and the music really hits you; I could see this being played on the radio or in the movies.
Nice and light, it has a happy beat and the vibraphone sounds good, I like that part the best.
This one had me moving my leg as I listened. I really enjoyed it and got into it. Very good and classy song all around.
This jazz is smooth, engaging and creative. I love it. This is the kind of music that got me interested in jazz in the first place-- mental music that puts you in a good space/place mentally, pulls you into the song and allows you to daydream or drift off to another time and place. I love the composition, the tones, the tempo-- the horns are beautiful, the vibraphone. . .was so unique. It's a great song, crystal clear in production also, which is really nice. Talented musician. The saxophone solos are my favorite part, but there's nothing I dislike.
I found this to be extremely enjoyable and this is exactly the type of jazz and blues music that I listen to during my spare time. This had such a relaxing mood to it and it definitely reminds me when I used to play jazz music in high school band. This type of jazz music has always been my favorite as it has an overly positive vibe, but it is also very mellow and tranquil as well. Definitely inspires me to want to become a better musician than I already am.
I dont speak like this normally but...this is f...king awesome. [of course, my favorite review. . .LOL - SC]
I like the rhythm and melody of this jazz song. I like the piano, vibraphone, shaker and sax sounds heard in this song. I like the musical transition around 90 seconds in where the extended sax and vibraphone instrumentals begin. I like the title of the song and the artist's name.
Definitely could picture this being on the radio.
This is something real special.
I love the retro feel; there's great pep and energy, and best of all, a lighthearted and whimsical feel to the entire recording. I wish more jazz songs were as upbeat as this.
This was a pretty mellow and relaxing song. I liked the vibraphone, it was a bit distinctive sounding and worked nicely with the piano. Nicely balanced and layered. The sound quality was quite good.
Very relaxing and it was easy to get into. It tells a really good story.
The saxophone player is truly amazing. It also lives up to its name.
Really well done. I enjoyed this a lot, it was a really chill tune. There's honestly no room here for constructive criticism. Well done!
Happy vibes! Feels like I'm on vacation!
I totally enjoyed listening to this outstanding musical selection. There was a very high degree of instrumental talent displayed in this song. I would love to hear many more songs similar to this one.
A good bossa nova type song. I'm enjoying this!
A very nice feel to it; a good jazzy sound.
A distinctive style. The blend of instruments gave the song depth. The musicians played well and showcased their talents. The sound quality was rich and resonant.
Well performed and arranged. I think there is a lot of potential uses for this song.
Melodic and clean to me with a simple melody that is wholesome to listen to. Great chords that are used here. Great stuff.
There wasn't anything that I didn't like about this song; very clear and relaxing to listen to.
Amazing. It's so relaxing and a joy to listen to. I absolutely love the sax parts, but in general all the instruments are great. It's beautifully composed.
I found the vibe and sound to be as a whole appealing and easy to listen to. The instrumentals and sounds were done well and made it nice to listen to.
Beautiful, heartfelt and captivating, I really enjoyed listening to this song, it’s very entertaining, a great song.
The start is powerful and keeps me glued to it. I like the beat and the pace of the song. The instruments are well arranged.
This piece is like fresh air for my soul. It keeps me moving while also allowing me to breathe. I love everything about it.
The instrumentation is smooth and sounds good. This is a quality jazz record and it's chill, positive and smooth. The piano is great and horns are nice too.
Like the vibe. Piano sounds excellent. Like the vibraphone sound which is pretty. The sax sounds great. Overall a nice piece and played well.
This is a sparkly jazz instrumental! I love the vibraphone, the piano, and that sax. I'd like to use this song as part of the soundtrack of my life!
Quite enjoyable on the ear.
Ideal to listen to in the morning while drinking a good coffee. It's a song that gets the day started on the right foot.
Very high-end musicianship that I enjoyed listening to. The recording is very clear and sounds very professionally done.
I love the tropical melody and sounds of the vibraphone in the song's instrumentation. I love how the saxophone adds a divine sound and touch.
I liked the flow over the smooth and subtle beat. The instruments were well played. Really easy to get into.
The vibraphone is very well played in my opinion. Some of the clubs could use this song to an advantage.
Really smooth and easy to listen to; it puts me into a relaxed mood. I could have anyone come over and listen to this song.
A nice smooth song with a lot of passion. I enjoyed how the instrumentals came together and blended. This was a good song.
Quite catchy and it makes me feel excited to get up and go dance with my wife on a date night.
A great beat and the music was very smooth. I especially enjoyed the horns. It would be a great song to dance to.
I really like the rhythm, the beat and the tempo of this jazz song a lot, and I think the instrumentals are really well done.
Love that quick drum fill in the beginning to start this one off. The piano and all the other sounds were amazing on this.
The intro is great and I love the sultry vibe here. The piano is amazing as is the groove and the percussion as well. | artistic |
http://www.toyzone.co.uk/ravensburger-the-bizarre-bookshop-1000pc-jigsaw-puzzle-2098912894/ | 2019-07-20T08:32:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526489.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720070937-20190720092937-00085.warc.gz | 0.907273 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__89181193 | en | Is your bookcase as curious as the one pictured in the Ravensburger Bizarre Bookshop 1000 Piece Puzzle ? Not everything is as it seems , amongst the books pictured in this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle . The books themselves are strange colours and shapes, and have wacky titles based on famous novels . But it's not just the books that hide bizarre secrets - nestled amonst the tomes are miniature worlds : tiny cottages, gardens and forests, amongst many more. Those who look hard enough will even find the strange creatures living in the bookshelves...
A 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle
Measures 70 x 50cm once complete
Cut using Ravensburger's latest Softclick-Technology
Guarantees a 100% interlocking mechanism
Made from premium grade cardboard made specially for Ravensburger | artistic |
https://www.spencer-glass.com/ | 2023-09-30T19:15:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510707.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930181852-20230930211852-00278.warc.gz | 0.960323 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__125145320 | en | "the audiences are swept up in “The Ballad of the Dead Muskrat.” Complete with rodent and cat costumes, and belted out by the scene-stealing Mr. Glass, this rousing number drowns regret in a tide of hilarity."
Spencer Glass is an actor, singer, and coach based in New York City. An alum of The Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre, Spencer has been seen Off-Broadway, regionally, and on both national and international tours. Originally from Long Island, New York, Spencer spent approximately 3 seconds watching The Wizard of Oz before he formally decided that he'd one day star as the Scarecrow and (hopefully) cover Dorothy. When Spencer isn't on stage, he loves to champion other theater artists and cheer them on as a strategist/coach for actors. Spencer has also been a correspondant for BROADWAYWORLD.COM and had two virtual series, It's The Day Of The Show Y'all & Ten Minute Tidbits. | artistic |
http://art-dose.blogspot.com/2009/04/poets-fair.html | 2018-05-22T00:18:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864572.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521235548-20180522015548-00392.warc.gz | 0.977757 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__86349010 | en | Poet's Fair ca.1953/54
Jules Aarons (1921-2008)
I discovered Jules Aarons when visiting the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA, 6 years ago. His work struck me in such a way that I brought a catalog of his show of photographs that day. I came home last night, headed over to my shelf of art books, and pulled this one off.
A physicist and engineer by trade Aarons also excelled at the art of photography. With his background in science he found the technical aspects of photography interesting, mastering them on his own. Luckily for us, he also studied the history and art of photography. Unfortunately his work is not known far beyond his home of Boston, but his rich, sympathetic and earnest photographs hold their own alongside known greats such as Henri-Cartier Bresson... Aarons spent much of his time photographing the neighborhoods of the West End and North End in Boston as well as documenting his travels around the world. A great street photographer catches moments, snapshots of life, they see the unique wonder in what many allow to pass them by. This wonderful parallel portrait, Poet's Fair, taken while on a Fulbright to Paris embodies this.
Jules Aarons Collection at the Boston Public Library. | artistic |
https://cynthia-a-morgan.medium.com/summerfest-825ac43182b | 2023-09-24T16:03:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00815.warc.gz | 0.957903 | 385 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__210662179 | en | The vale for Summerfest was on the boundary of the village, set against the backdrop of Veryn Falls, a waterfall that plummeted steeply from the heights of the Ryvyn Mountains. Splashing from hundreds of feet above, Veryn Falls’ crystalline waters were cushioned by a multitude of moss covered bastions and ivy-laden arches, and the waters fell, ‘plashing and laughing, into an emeraldine pool that stretched out its bountiful hand at the base of the falls and flowed onward through the village, supplying water and life to all.
The broad clearing around its bejeweled precincts sparkled with hundreds of tiny lanterns strung through the surrounding forest canopy and was brightened by cheerful fires and glowing torches scattered throughout. Tables of food and fountains of drink were placed advantageously, musicians played the flute and the drum, the lyre and the lute, dancing lacewings flitted and darted, and the entire scene was alive with palpable joy and anticipation.
As the seasons shifted , the fey of the light gathered together for a celebration of color and brightness. They dressed in glittering, bejeweled costumes; decorated their homes with sparkling lanterns, filled their porches and gardens with fresh fruit, crisp garden vegetables, sweet baked treats and sugary indulgences for any passerby to enjoy, and played a multitude of musical instruments in a discordant symphony of jubilant sound.
Parading along the avenues from home to home in dancing, fluttering, gleeful revelry, fey of all ages delighted in the company of their friends and family while eating and drinking the sweet temptations of the season, and at the end of the evening’s festivities, all fey, young and old, joined together to venerate the arrival of the Season of Light. | artistic |
https://atw.rpminc.com/blog/dayglo-donates-paint-for-clevelands-black-lives-matter-mural | 2021-12-05T10:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363157.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205100135-20211205130135-00172.warc.gz | 0.94779 | 279 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__80762197 | en | In late June, local nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (R.A.K.E.) hosted a pop-up street art event in Cleveland, Ohio, that involved the creation of a Black Lives Matter mural featuring colorful designs by hundreds of artists and community members who used the pavement as their canvas. The mural serves to encourage kindness and amplify the collective voice of the African American community.
Organizing the event in just 48 hours, R.A.K.E. reached out to Day-Glo via Twitter with the hopes of securing a Cleveland-based paint donation for the project. Quickly jumping into action, Day-Glo supplied its fluorescent 215 Alkyd Brushing Enamel Paint, which glows in the dark when exposed to black light.
Each letter in the mural was designed by a local artist and featured its own creative flair. Day-Glo’s paint was used to create the phrase “It’s a marathon, not a sprint” within the letter “R,” as well as to accent the mural in several other areas.
This project garnered the attention of local news outlets such as WOIO’s 19 News and Cleveland Scene. Local artists and community members across the area have also expressed gratitude for Day-Glo’s support of this critical movement.
Photos by Emanuel Wallace | artistic |
https://www.dogoodglobal.com/2020/08/06/orchestra-allows-people-with-hearing-impairments-to-touch-music/ | 2021-05-05T23:50:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988724.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210505234449-20210506024449-00602.warc.gz | 0.977644 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__129947380 | en | Music might provide audio enjoyment for those who can hear, but it also offers another benefit. Vibrations allow those who have severe impairments to enjoy how instruments create sound.
Conductor Mater Hamori of the Danubia Symphony Orchestra in Budapest decided to pursue a radical idea. The group began to rehearse pieces from Beethoven, a composer who had similar hearing impairments.
Then the performers would get positioned in a way that allowed audience members with the most severe conditions to sit next to them. By placing their hands on the instrument or holding a red balloon, they could experience the vibrations of the music.
Beethoven Lost His Hearing When Composing His Fifth Symphony
Beethoven composed his fifth symphony between 1804 to 1808. It was during those years that it because quite difficult for him to hear. As the condition worsened, he moved to play the piano so that he could feel the vibrations from the sound through the keys.
An audience member of the symphony remarked how stringed instruments produce little tactile vibrations. That means it isn’t a coincidence that Beethoven wrote pieces that can have a profound impact on this with hearing impairments.
By the time Beethoven composed his ninth symphony, he was completely deaf.
The orchestra plans a series of spring performances to bring music to those who might not otherwise get a chance to enjoy it. Using Beethoven as their muse, it becomes possible to touch the melodies that were composed centuries ago. | artistic |
https://pdconceptsllc.com/product/bear-%E2%80%9Cwelcome-to-our-den%E2%80%9D-sawblade-art | 2019-05-26T19:47:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259452.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526185417-20190526211417-00261.warc.gz | 0.941217 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__113125880 | en | Invite the courage, strength and wisdom of the bear into your cabin or home with this bear sawblade art piece. This piece features a walking bear and includes a bear claw in the center. The words “Welcome to our Den” in vinyl will add some personality to your home and will welcome your guests in a unique way. This piece is made out of 16 gage steel and is powder coated to prevent rust and keep it pristine for years to come. Color options are tattered black vein and copper vein. To help add to its rustic appeal, we use these textured vein powder coats to add a rich, deep homey feel.
All orders are custom made. Before products are produced a proof will be sent for approval. You will be notified when your product has been shipped. | artistic |
http://www.lesyt.xyz/drawing-submissions/ | 2017-01-24T13:15:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284411.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00112-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.950548 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__57230833 | en | Hello dear readers.
I think there is currently a great lack of drawings for our novels. Especially CoPW drawings would be great.
Therefor, I am requesting for you guys to send in drawings of your favorite scenes in our novels.
For example, one of my favorite scenes to visualize is the bloody flower created by Shao Xuan’s trap in CoPW.
If there are artistic people out there, please draw and send in your favorite scenes. We might even put them up at the chapters.
On another note! We are currently busy creating a new website, as such a new logo would also be in order. The background of the header will be light black, as for the body, it is currently whitish (very light grey).
Therefor, we are accepting submissions for a new logo!
Please post all your submissions here or mail them to us at [email protected]
You can also use the contact us page.
And happy New Year everyone! | artistic |
https://boundbyhand.co.uk/products/velvet-ribbon-cotton-rag-sketchbook-copper-or-gold | 2024-02-26T01:10:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474649.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225234904-20240226024904-00247.warc.gz | 0.918196 | 341 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__136870280 | en | UK orders deliver free. International standard & express shipping also available.
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A sumptuous version of the popular Wabi Sabi Cotton Rag Sketchbooks, this time bound with Old Gold velvet ribbon and the finest French linen thread. It's a great gift for artists who like tactile, handmade materials. The 210gsm paper is suitable for dry and wet media, including watercolour, gouache, ink, pencil, and even embroidery.
This practical and versatile Sketchbook is bound in the French Linkstitch style, and is left coverless to showcase the beauty of its binding and materials. Bound by hand with traditional bookbinding skills, the exposed spine binding allows the pages to lie flat on a surface for easy use. The book will also turn 360 degrees so you can display its pages standing up on a shelf in your studio, or in an exhibition.
The 210gsm cotton rag paper is acid-free and gelatine sized, so it has a nice weight and takes wet media really well. It's fairtrade and handmade from textile industry offcuts, so it's sustainable, ethical and good for our planet. Because they're handmade, the pages have traditional deckle edges which make for a delightfully ruffled appearance that invites engagement and innovative creativity. When not in use, the luxurious velvet ribbon keeps your book securely closed (and the ribbon is held safe by the spine stitching).
Small A6 portrait approximately 15 x 10.5 cm / 6 x 4.25 inches, 64 pages
Available in the original exposed spine version, or add a cover in heavier weight cotton rag paper for archiving your sketchbook. | artistic |
http://socialtango.com/index.html | 2023-09-29T13:16:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00340.warc.gz | 0.961143 | 628 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__269598334 | en | This website contains some short articles about Argentine tango.
These articles are like blogs, except there are only a few articles which are updated infrequently. They are musings on various aspects of tango: some lessons I've learnt along the way, the role models I've had, and some observations I've made. All these are necessarily highly subjective and personal, mirrored by my own limited experiences. Nevertheless, I have written these in the hope that some people may find them amusing or interesting.
I have been involved with tango for many years in Melbourne Australia, and dabbled in various aspects of it, including teaching classes, running regular practicas and occasional milongas, starting a club, and DJing. Nowadays I spend far less time doing any of these things, and enjoy just dancing once a week or so. I work full time in biomedical research.
Many people in Australia associate tango with ballroom dancing or Hollywood movies portraying couples dancing with a rose between their teeth. Scenes from the movies like The Scent of a Woman, True Lies or Take the Lead are often mentioned. These scenes are essentially depicting ballroom dancing, which is quite distinct from Argentine tango. This excellent article by Daniel Trenner talks about the rich cultural context of tango, as well as the distinction between the social and the show tango (referred to as salon and fantasy tango in the article).
Argentine tango looks rather introverted. Even show tango looks distinctively different to the movies. The dance is based on walking around the floor in an improvised manner. The steps are all led and followed, and this creates a very strong sense of connection to your partner. The challenge comes from having to work with another person's body, and the fun comes from the sense of connection one feels to the partner and the music. The music is also incredibly diverse and rhapsodic, often with strong rhythm and intricate melodies woven together.
Tango is not a competition and there are no defined levels to attain. It's danced not for an audience but for oneself and the partner. Hence it's an activity based very much on participation, just as conversations are. And just as the best conversations allow us to relate to another person, and it is a feeling not just a collection of words, tango dancing works this way with our bodies. In this sense, the tango as the dance can represent a way of expression and tango as a participatory form can represent a way of living. One becomes a part of a community and a part of a creative process, rather than being a passive consumer. Because it is so easy to live in the modern Australian society without participating in an artistic and cultural endeavour, tango remains an activity not easily seen and understood by the public at large.
There are numerous tango teachers and events in Melbourne. Check out a full list of them at the MPG tango calendar.
[email protected]. Emailed comments are welcome.
Copyright 2013 J.Choi. All Rights Reserved. | artistic |
https://selfpublishedauthor.com/content/shelf-unbound-competition-indie-publishers-expands-prize-best-sports-book | 2022-06-26T02:34:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036363.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626010644-20220626040644-00691.warc.gz | 0.980075 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__36503277 | en | Book review ezine Shelf Unbound’s Writing Competition for Best Independently Published Book now includes a prize for sports-related works. In addition to best overall winner, the competition will present the Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book, which carries $1,000 cash prize. The winner, selected by the editors of Shelf Unbound, will be featured along with the winners and finalists of the larger competition in Shelf Unbound’s December/January 2015 issue, which is read by 125,000 book lovers in 65 countries. Entries are being accepted now through October 1.
The Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book honors the author of Lamb to the Slaughter, a popular novel that explored the world of boxing. Mr. Delohery, who died in 2011, was a civil engineer by training, but built a following for his writing after his novel’s publication in 2011. The novel has been translated into Spanish and is available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He also authored the short story The Deadly Smile. | artistic |
http://lifesonggospel.com/ | 2015-03-01T20:50:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462555.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00179-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963473 | 719 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__80253076 | en | Welcome to the official site of LifeSong! We will be adding many new features, so be sure to check back soon! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter! As a member of our list you will receive special updates of upcoming concerts and great deals on LifeSong music, and the best part is, it's FREE!
"Yesterday and Today" now available!Yesterday and Today is finally here! This new record features some of the most requested songs from the old hymn book including, "I'm Getting Ready To Leave This World," "Everybody Will Be Happy Over There," and "Higher Ground." This CD also features the best of contemporary/praise and worship songs such as, "How Great Is Our God," "Here I Am To Worship," "Redeemed," and "Blessings." You'll also find the southern gospel classics, "Touring That City" and "There's Just Something About That Name" on this CD as well.
Our goal was create a collection of the most requested songs from the old hymn book and praise and worship favorites, and unite them stylistically with acoustic instrumentation. We are excited and can't wait for you to hear the new project!
To hear select songs from the CD, go to the navigation bar above and click on "Listen."
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2nd Annual PURE GOLD GOSPEL MUSIC EVENT
Mark your calendar for TWO great evenings of gospel music set to take place at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Madison, Florida. On Friday night, Jan. 9, WILBURN & WILBURN and LIFESONG will be in concert starting at 7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested at the door, plus a free-will offering will be received. Many will remember Jonathan Wilburn, former lead vocalist for Gold City. During his 12 year tenure with Gold City, his distinguished voice was featured on hit songs such as, "I Believe," "He Said," "Get Up, Get Ready," and classics, "Midnight Cry," and "When I Get Carried Away."
On Friday night, Jan. 16, GOLD CITY and host group LIFESONG will headline the concert, also starting at 7 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door plus a free-will offering will be received. Gold City was established in 1980 and has remained on the forefront of gospel music ever since. In the 1980's, they recorded the song, "Midnight Cry," which was deemed the Song of the Century. Since then, they continue to produce top-charting songs such as, "In My Robe Of White," "There Rose A Lamb," "Midnight Cry," "John Saw," "God Handled It All," "God's Building A Church," and many more.
You don't want to miss these two great nights of pure gospel music! | artistic |
http://evorainova.com/2018/09/06/a-laser-etched-monument-is-a-lasting-tribute-to-your-loved-one/ | 2021-06-15T03:21:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487616657.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20210615022806-20210615052806-00502.warc.gz | 0.957069 | 534 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__131933243 | en | When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, you suddenly have many decisions to make. Besides choosing a coffin and burial clothes, you also need to select a cemetery and gravestone. Even choosing a gravestone comes with decisions you have to make, such as having the stone engraved or laser etched. Here are some things to know about laser etching a monument.
Selecting A Suitable Monument For Etching
If you already know you want laser etching for the monument, then you'll want to keep that in mind when you choose a cemetery. Cemeteries have their own regulations when it comes to the type of grave markers that are allowed. Some may not allow headstone monuments, and that could affect the cemetery you choose. You also need to consider the type of stone for the monument.
Black granite is the ideal choice since the dark background makes the etched picture and text stand out. You'll see fine details easier, and the photo will appear more realistic. However, the laser etching company you choose might be able to work with a different monument you've chosen by adapting their technique. This might be necessary if your loved one planned their funeral in advance and already has a headstone of a different color.
Why Laser Etching Is A Good Choice
Any grave marker can contain the name, date of birth, date of death, and an engraved graphic, but laser etching allows you to add these details and more. You can have a photo of your loved one or a beautiful background etched into the granite. This is a touching way to remember your loved one and to provide a reminder of them for generations to come.
Seeing a photo of your loved one etched into the stone when you visit their grave can give you comfort, but you can also have a photo engraved that makes people smile. This could be a good choice if your loved one always liked to make people laugh or was a well-loved member of the community.
The headstone can be designed and customized however you like, but you'll need a high-quality digital photograph for the company to work from. The computerized machine uses the photograph as a guide for blasting off the top layer of granite to reproduce the picture in the rock. Since the picture is made by removing a layer of rock, it becomes part of the stone itself and will last for a long time even when exposed to the elements. Laser etching a monument makes the stone more personal, and that can bring some peace to your family members while creating a lasting memorial to your deceased loved one.
For more information about laser etching monuments, contact a local funeral home or etching company. | artistic |
https://archive.esportsobserver.com/tracy-chan-joins-twitch/ | 2024-04-16T00:50:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00159.warc.gz | 0.975569 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__10026909 | en | Twitch has hired former Spotify Product Director Tracy Chan to lead its product & engineering for music division. With musicians and artists taking to Twitch as a revenue stream due in large part to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, creating and strengthening the infrastructure of the genre has become a priority.
Previously, Chan served a four-year stint as director of product management for Spotify where he focused on creating ways to develop analytic tools for artists to assist in learning about their audiences and how to promote growth.
In April of 2019 Chan’s startup CrowdAlbum–which connected fans to artists by building digital picture histories of concerts–was acquired by Spotify.
Twitch continues to develop its music team led by Mike Olson who said in a statement that Chan will focus on the Twitch music experience, especially live music, all the while developing ways to help artists and fans connect better. | artistic |
https://hypedancecamp.com/product/one-day-dance-pass/ | 2023-11-29T12:56:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00698.warc.gz | 0.861032 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__281961053 | en | Dive into a whirlwind of dance with our One-day Dance Pass at Hype Dance Camp!
On your chosen date, this pass grants you access to 5 energizing classes, led by world-renowned instructors.
Get ready to groove, shimmy, and twirl your way through a fun-filled day of all-day classes, covering various dance styles and techniques. Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, boost your skills, and embrace the infectious spirit of Hype Dance Camp.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the ultimate dance experience – all in just one day! | artistic |
http://hollywoodhighbook.com/ | 2014-11-23T01:47:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400378956.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123258-00255-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.930685 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__76459157 | en | Caroline Black, fifteen and a straight-A student, longs for and fears a world beyond tests and grades. Born into a film-industry family, feeling like a misfit, Caroline transfers from the exclusive Laurel Academy for Girls to her local public high school, Hollywood High. She finds gangs, over forty native languages, teen prostitution and extreme violence targeting the LGBT community. The novel traces Caroline's group of friends' dawning awareness of homophobia in themselves and their community, as they navigate paths to becoming LGBT allies.Through the school year, Caroline discovers friendships and a rich diversity that allow her to thrive in ways she never imagined.
This book is written for anyone who is, or ever has been, an adolescent or a parent.
Literary Fiction, Young Adult,
Coming of Age, Gay and Lesbian | artistic |
https://www.arianalife.com/topics/community/5-socially-conscious-art-experiences-to-explore-this-summer/ | 2021-10-21T18:25:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585439.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021164535-20211021194535-00001.warc.gz | 0.929329 | 1,135 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__292114730 | en | Activism and art go hand-in-hand: In 1916, the anti-war, anti-capitalist Dada movement emerged as a response to World War I; and in recent times, graffiti artist Banksy’s satirical street art distills social commentary with spray paint. Meanwhile, the annual Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize shines a light on the city’s marginalised communities.
Although many events have been cancelled or postponed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have found a few fascinating exhibitions – offline and online – for your calendar:
The 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition
Editor’s note: As of July 15, due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition is open by appointment-only.
At the annual 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition at the K11 Atelier King’s Road art space in Quarry Bay, visitors will discover the works of 31 shortlisted artists – each of whom expresses a distinct style and message through their art.
Among the highlights, don’t miss the work of socially conscious artist Peggy Chan, who harnesses her multi-media installations to raise awareness about Macao’s diminishing wetlands, marine conservation and biodiversity.
In addition to the in-person event, you can also participate in an online auction. Proceeds will benefit both the artists and several charity programmes for disadvantaged families and children across Asia.
Runs through 19 July. Visit in person at K11 Atelier King’s Road or check it out online via a virtual tour.
The second iteration of TDB Salon – a virtual art studio visit and conversation with art activists – is taking place online on 19 July (Hong Kong time). Turning its focus to LGBT+ identity and representation, the event provides a unique opportunity to spend time with two influential LGBT+ artists in the US: Asian-American ET Chong and Ace Lehner.
Through his performance and media installation work, Chong focuses on creating safe spaces for queer and non-binary minorities within the Asian-Pacific Islander community. Meanwhile, Lehner is a multi-disciplinary scholar who communicates queer and trans themes through their contemporary photography and video work.
The exhibition will support artists, curators and gallery owners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. It will also donate 10 per cent of proceeds to the Okra Project’s Nina Pop and Tony McDade mental health recovery funds.
Taking place on 19 July at 7:30 am HKT via Zoom, the event will feature virtual conversations and studio visits with the artists.
“Stretching Arms” Viewing Room
A Women’s Thing, a socially conscious publication based in the US, and AucArt, an online auction house that specialises in young and emerging artists, have teamed up to launch the “Stretching Arms” Viewing Room.
Showcasing the vibrant paintings of four talented female artists, the virtual experience aims to address an important question: “In the midst of this global pandemic, how do we transcend solitude and foster community?”
Emerging artists Natasha Wright, Viktoryia Shydlouskaya, Katya Granova and Tao Xian have taken this challenging time as an opportunity for introspection, self-reflection and meaningful social connections – struggles and sentiments that are communicated through their contemporary styles.
In addition, 10 per cent of AucArt’s sales from the exhibition will benefit Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), which fights against racist, homophobic, disablist and gender-related hate crimes.
To take a virtual tour, visit online before 30 July.
14-days Stay Home Notice
Focusing on the connection between isolation and creativity, 14-days Stay Home Notice features a diverse series of stories and creations by 14 artists from all around the world, including Japan, Korea and the US.
The work – ranging from intimate portraits to modern calligraphy, Indian silkscreens, watercolours and mixed-media collages – takes isolation head-on, as the artists embrace their imagination, hopes, fears during the lockdown.
Spearheaded by Singapore-based art institution INSTINC, 25 per cent of sales will be donated to the World Health Organization’s COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Check it out online between 12 and 26 August.
Para Site: Garden of Six Seasons
Editor’s note: Due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition will be closed from July 15-19, with further closure pending.
Bringing together more than 30 international artists, the Hong Kong-based Garden of Six Seasons exhibition serves as a prelude to the upcoming Kathmandu Triennale at the end of 2020.
The exhibition, which is named after the English-styled garden built by the nation’s prime minister a century ago, takes a literal and metaphorical look at nature. From colonialism to gender roles, each artwork examines how gardens have documented and shaped the world throughout history.
Visitors will encounter various artistic experiences and styles, from hyper-realistic gongbi-style Chinese paintings to flourishing landscape paintings, leafy houseplant installations and sculptures inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, as a metaphor for the healing power of nature.
Running until 30 August, the exhibition can be found at two locations: Para Site gallery in Quarry Bay and Soho House in Sheung Wan. | artistic |
https://granderondesoapandbath.com/pages/about-grande-ronde-soap-and-bath | 2023-03-20T13:55:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943483.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320114206-20230320144206-00781.warc.gz | 0.983948 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__291890400 | en | About Grande Ronde Soap and Bath
Hi- I'm Ginny and I'm the creator of Grande Ronde Soap and Bath. I created this business to provide customers with quality handmade soap and bath products. I live in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley in northeastern Oregon. We are surrounded by hills and mountains. There's lots of outdoor recreation here and I'm very inspired by the natural beauty of this area. I've lived here over half of my life now for two decades. I have 3 wonderful children an 18 year old, 4 year old and 3 year old. My partner, Trevor, has been supportive every step of the way.
I love to learn and I've always been very much into making things whether that was with crocheting, knitting, cooking, or sewing. Years ago I bought some soapmaking books and I read them from time to time for a few years before making my first batch of soap in 2017. I made several batches and I loved it! I took a break when I had my second and third children for a few years and in February I took it up again. I've learned so much and made many, many batches. I've researched for countless hours to make sure everything I make is safe and follows guidelines. My goal is to create quality products that my customers love as much as I do.
I'm passionate about handmade soap and bath products. I think they're fantastic and if you give it a try I bet you will too!
Thank you for visiting! | artistic |
http://rectoversomagazine.com/en/thierry-boutemys-bouquet/ | 2017-03-31T00:26:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218205046.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322213005-00031-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951334 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__187530869 | en | Photo @ Oskar
If we had to introduce him (as if we still needed to), we could name drop endlessly, but when you get to know the floral artist, you realise that isn’t his style at all. He’s all about getting back to flowers, to his free-ranging passion for sprigs and twigs, which he presents as simply as possible. And every time it’s magic.
It’s a simple, spontaneous bouquet. It’s much easier to create a bouquet with bottomless resources than it is to create a small bouquet that expresses real feelings.
Forget-me-nots. They’re flowers that are tied to my memories of childhood.
If you had to choose a single flower?
Iris Germanica, which is the garden iris used in perfumery. It’s the one Frédéric Malle uses in his fragrance Iris Poudré. It’s the flower that I love. | artistic |
http://thecutandshave.com/about-us/ | 2017-10-22T17:06:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825399.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20171022165927-20171022185927-00651.warc.gz | 0.980176 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__231914482 | en | Alex has built his brand around his childhood memories, especially the ones he remembers most vividly – visiting the neighborhood barbershop with his dad. Everything our customers experience, from the hand-selected brands we partner with, to welcoming every client with a shot of whiskey, to the music and the aroma. Alex takes careful consideration in sculpting every aspect of your visit – a timeless barber shop feel with modern style.
Alex can never forget when his dad left him with this life-calling, and asked him for the first time, “Son, cut my hair”. It was more than just a haircut to Alex, it was an unforgettable memory.
So our goal is simple – we want you to leave feeling like you just spent quality time with your family and freshly styled – but most importantly, with memories you can’t forget. | artistic |
http://jenniferelgammal.com/one-voice-one-cello-a-mad-belgian/ | 2020-09-27T16:18:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400283990.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927152349-20200927182349-00323.warc.gz | 0.941344 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__287214339 | en | Great new project I’m working on in London, with the fantastic Rupert Gillett on cello (and more).
Rupert Gillett is a cello player/singer/songwriter/improviser. He delves into jazz, rock, folk, pop and more on the cello, while at the same time singing songs about robots, space invaders, bogey men and other serious issues of the day. Rupert also plays with a variety of ensembles such as Dai & the Ramblers and the London Klezmer Quartet, and pops up now and again on BBC radio and television.
But most importantly, he is a fantastic, versatile musician, and writes beautiful songs. His world is odd and wonderful and groovy and moving. An absolute must!
If you don’t know it yet, you should. We are playing regularly in and around London. | artistic |
http://www.dannysteynstudios.com/index.htm | 2022-07-01T02:32:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103917192.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701004112-20220701034112-00001.warc.gz | 0.975339 | 285 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__181798462 | en | Danny is an accomplished professional photographer with over 30 years of professional photography experience. Danny started his photographic career while still at school and had his first sports photos published way back in 1973 in "The Star" , the major South African daily national evening newspaper, while he was just 13 years old.
Hi, I am Danny Steyn, and along with my team of highly skilled photographers, stylists, makeup artists and assistants, we provide professional photography services to all of South Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Florida Keys, as well as The Bahamas and Caribbean Islands.
My 30 plus years of professional photography has resulted in thousands of editorial and commercial images being published in many of the world's leading US and international publications including... Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, Playboy, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Traditional Builder, Architectural Record, Picture, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Florida Sports, Super Lawyers and many others. And my photography has also appeared in calendars, posters, post cards and billboards around the world.
Contact us today, you will find us friendly and affordable.
STUDIO RENTALOur attractive and well appointed 4,000 sq-ft photography studio is conveniently located in East Fort Lauderdale, at 4715 Powerline Road, conveniently located just one block south of Commercial Blvd and one block west of I-95.Read more | artistic |
https://goaarhus.dk/blog/shops/trapholt/ | 2022-09-29T23:30:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335396.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929225326-20220930015326-00634.warc.gz | 0.951942 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__241652451 | en | Trapholt collections consists of:
A large collection of Danish furniture design
Modern Danish visual art and sculpture
A permanent Richard Mortensen exhibition
Ceramics, textiles and product designs
The sculpture park, with works by Danish contemporary artists
The Arne Jacobsen’s Cube flex summerhouse
The collection of Danish visual arts and sculpture, is mainly from the 19th century up until today. The bulk of the collection however, dates from after 1900 and in addition to art, the collection also includes crafts, and product designs from this period. The furniture collection at Trapholt charts the development of Danish furniture design from the beginning of the twentieth century up until the present. The collection is continually being added to- in the form of new acquisitions, donations and gifts- and are regularly being featured in temporary and permanent museum exhibitions. | artistic |
http://cjhphoto.zenfolio.com/p958457483 | 2018-04-23T17:15:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946120.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423164921-20180423184921-00271.warc.gz | 0.929155 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__162911862 | en | SAUL LEITER 1923 - 2013 “Leiter is a rare artist, one whose vision is so encompassing, so refined, so in touch with a certain lyrical undertone, that his best photographs occasionally seem literally to transcend the medium.” - Jane Livingston, The New York School, p. 322
CHRONOLOGY 1923 Born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1930s Attends Talmudical Academy in New York City 1935(circa)Is given a Detrola camera by mother and begins photographing sporadically. 1936 Kodachrome color film (from Kodak)for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1937 (circa) Anscochrome color film (from Agfa) for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(mid) Ektachrome color film (from Kodak) for 35 mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(Early) Leiter attends Telshe Yeshiva Rabbinical College in Cleveland 1944 Paintings exhibited at Ten Thirty Gallery, Cleveland. 1945 Paintings exhibited at The Outlines Gallery, Pittsburgh. Paintings exhibited at Gump’s department store in San Francisco. 1946 Leaves theological college in Cleveland and moves to New York. Meets Abstract Expressionist painter Richard Pousse-Dart who influences his interest in photography. Resides at 99 Perry Street (c.1946-1952). 1947 Attends Henri Cartier-Bresson’s exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art; one of his paintings is included in Abstract and Surrealist American Art at the Art Institute of Chicago; meets and befriends W. Eugene Smith who gives him Alexey Brodovitch’s book Ballet ; paintings exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH. 1948(circa) Begins working with color slide film. Works primarily with three cameras, Argosy C3, Auto Graflex Junior and an early Rolleiflex. 1951 LIFE publishes his black-and-white series “The Wedding as a Funeral” September 3 issue. More work is featured in the LIFE November 26 issue (“Shoes of the Shoeshine Man”). 1952 Moves to New York’s East Village; founding of the co-operative Tanager Gallery. Works in studio behind Tanager Gallery. | artistic |
https://www.go4cruiseholidays.com/cruise-departure-ports/cruises-in-europe/cruises-from-istanbul-turkey/ | 2021-01-28T12:22:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704843561.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128102756-20210128132756-00239.warc.gz | 0.927801 | 537 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__131544622 | en | Cruises from Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a fascinating city to visit where you can see incredible examples of ancient art and architecture, markets and bazaars, cheek by jowl with modern, hip and happening street culture. Cruises from Istanbul leave the perfect departure port for your exploration of the Black Sea, the Greek Islands or a romantic cruise from Istanbul to Venice! The city is very strategically positioned between Europe and Asia with excellent air links to all parts of the world, making it an ideal departure port.
Cruise Lines offering Cruises from Istanbul
The main cruise lines offering cruises departing from Istanbul are Crystal Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. The cruise season is quite short – running from about July to October – so it is advisable to book early to make sure you are not disappointed.
Cruises to Venice, Athens or Rome
Crystal Cruises offer three different cruises departing from Istanbul; the shortest of the three is a 7 night cruise from Istanbul to Athens, calling at four very interesting ports along the way, including Thessaloniki and the island of Skiathos. For an itinerary concentrating on Turkey and Italy you could choose the 9 day “Empires of Art and Beauty” cruise from Istanbul to Rome. As the name indicates, this cruise is for art and history buffs! Another cruise option with Crystal Cruises is their 9 night “Ancient Treasures” cruise which takes you on a dream cruise from Istanbul to wonderful Venice.
Cruises to Greek Islands and Turkey
If your budget rules out a luxury cruise with Crystal, do not despair – Celebrity cruises offer 3 really great itineraries departing from Istanbul at a more modest price. Choose their 12 night Greek Islands and Turkey cruise – a fabulous itinerary giving you an in-depth exploration of several ports in Turkey and the Greek Islands including Ephesus, Bodrum, Rhodes and Santorini before ending your cruise in Athens. Another option continues all the way to Naples and Rome! These cruises are ideal for travellers wanting to visit some of the worlds’ best preserved ancient sites and also have some time to soak up the sun and try out new cuisines.
Cruises from Istanbul to Black Sea
If you have always been fascinated by Russia’s neighbours, a cruise from Istanbul to the Black Sea is something to consider. Celebrity Cruises will take you on a round-trip cruise to several ports in the Ukraine including Sevastopol and Odessa, as well as Burgas in Bulgaria, before cruising through the Bosphorus Strait, (which separates Europe and Asia) to Mykonos and Athens before returning to Istanbul. | artistic |
http://dk2007.deviantart.com/art/UDK-Static-Mesh-Pack-01-160748506 | 2015-03-04T15:12:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463606.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00109-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.927316 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__137137322 | en | Since the original meshes were made by *Nobiax his license is valid here, which is:
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https://www.vajraflame.org/Martherese_Memorial | 2018-11-19T22:01:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039746112.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20181119212731-20181119234731-00246.warc.gz | 0.946263 | 411 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__64506168 | en | With fond memories and sad hearts, members of The Vajra Flame Foundation must bid a gentle farewell to a dear friend and spiritual sister,
Born May 27, 1952 in Beek, Holland, Martherese passed from this life surrounded by loved ones on November 6th, 2008.
Beloved wife of Larry Breuer, and devoted mother of her only daughter Zyanya, Martherese was a truly remarkable woman and dedicated spiritual aspirant.
Her professional training spanned multiple disciplines, including medical assistant, fashion designer, massage therapist and meditation teacher. Her exceptional creativity was evident in her cooking, dress designing and her photography.
Martherese was truly a planetary citizen.An avid traveler, she adored the rich landscapes and diverse cultures of planet Earth. India occupied a special place in her heart, and in her many journeys there, she met spiritual aspirants from all over the world, and with them shared meditation, spiritual initiation and a precious teacher.
She was a vibrant and caring person, who touched the hearts of all she met. She volunteered for many organizations and causes, including a seven-year association with The Vajra Flame Foundation, where she served for a year on the Board of Directors. Her spiritual service included teaching meditation classes, and a program for nonviolence to prison inmates, transfroming many lives.
Her infectious laugh and wonderful smile will remain in the memory of all who knew her. The irresistible radiance of her being will continue to shine, although we will truly miss her physical presence.
She is survived by her husband and daughter, her mother, a brother, three sisters, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday November 23rd, 2008 at The Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way, N.E., Seattle, Washington
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Martherese can be made to the
Vajra Flame Foundation - Martherese Fund
or the charity of your choice. | artistic |
http://www.shuishanwang.com/mjgs/waiguominjiangushi/11501.html | 2023-12-06T13:36:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100599.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206130723-20231206160723-00148.warc.gz | 0.964111 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__109946149 | en | Title: The Legend of the Irish Faeries
Long ago in Ireland, there lived a group of mysterious beings known as faeries. These magical creatures were said to be the guardians of the forests and landscapes, watching over the lands and all its creatures.
One day, a curious young girl ventured into the forest, fascinated by the tales of the faeries. As she wandered deeper into the woods, she stumbled upon a group of tiny, shimmering figures dancing in a circle around an old oak tree.
Mesmerized by their graceful movements, she quietly approached them, only to be caught by the eye of their leader, the Queen of the Faeries.
The Queen, impressed by the girl's courage and determination, decided to grant her a wish. Without hesitation, the girl wished to become a faerie herself, to join their ranks and dance with them forever.
The Queen smiled warmly and granted her wish, bestowing upon her the gift of flight and magic. From that day on, the girl was known as the Faerie Child, a beloved member of the faerie community.
And so, the legend of the Irish Faeries was born, a tale of magic, wonder, and the mysterious world that exists just beyond our own. And to this day, visitors to Ireland can still catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures, dancing beneath the moonlight and reminding us of the beauty and magic that lies within our own world. | artistic |
http://stmary.ws/sunday-december-10-at-730-pm/ | 2017-12-15T19:28:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948579564.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215192327-20171215214327-00752.warc.gz | 0.943426 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__85375238 | en | Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 pm
Lessons and Carols at St. Mary’s featuring Adult and Youth Choirs
The parish community of the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset will present its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the church at 7:30 pm. “Behold! He Comes!” is under the direction of Mr. Robert C. Levulis, who serves as the director of music for the parish. This musical celebration will be lead by the choirs of St. Mary’s – Parish Adult Choir and Youth Choir, along with the Chamber Choir of St. Mary’s High School, which is under the direction of Mr. Andrew J. Koslosky, director of the performing arts program at The Schools of Saint Mary.
Through scripture readings and hymnody the Lessons and Carols retells the events leading up the great feast of Christmas and features works of Handel, Mendelssohn, Tschenekov, Franck, Widor, Von Herbeck, and other composers. The service is will be accompanied by The Schola Musica Orchestra and acclaimed organist, Mr. John P. Buckel.
All are welcomed to attend this beautiful evening that will bring serenity and joy to all in preparation for the celebration of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. A reception will follow in the Marian Room. | artistic |
https://www.allinanews.com/2016/12/girl-scouts-paint-new-addition-to-regina-hospitals-underground-tunnel-mural/ | 2020-06-05T03:42:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348492427.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605014501-20200605044501-00061.warc.gz | 0.955183 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__104871993 | en | [Hastings Star Gazette, December 27, 2016] For more than 30 years, the underground tunnel connecting the hospital to Regina Medical Center has featured a brightly painted tunnel with a “Rollercoaster through the Seasons” theme. This month, an addition was made to the mural creating a new look with the theme “Happenings throughout Hastings.”
In 1986, more than 240 Girl Scouts painted the first mural as part of a Visiting Artist program, according to a Hastings Star Gazette article that year. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the mural, another 30 Girl Scouts from the Hastings and Prescott area have worked together to paint an addition.
Read the full story online at the Hastings Star Gazette. | artistic |
https://www.creativerhythmsevents.com/what-we-do | 2019-10-14T01:06:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986648481.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014003258-20191014030258-00157.warc.gz | 0.914628 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__62502796 | en | Photography by Daniel Heinley
We build community.
We facilitate creative events.
We inspire connections.
We do this through Art, Rhythm & Meditation
The Creative Rhythms Team inspires connection, growth and progress through creative community events. Through art, rhythm and meditation programs, our facilitators create safe space designed as an innovative approach to restoring community and a sense of belonging.
We do this by…
Creating experiences and spaces that invite people to gather, connect and inspire. Our programs are designed to remind us that creativity plays a big role in our lives and how that discovery inspires us to live on purpose, be courageous and express ourselves through the art of letting go. In the studio and in every event we lead, there is an opportunity to be present, let go of the outcome and simply enjoy whatever unfolds.
What We've Achieved
Two decades serving our communities.
Designed and launched creative programs.
Training a team of facilitators
Expanded into dozens of organizations
Hosted statewide events
Branched into a network of art centers
Collaborations with schools, hospitals, community centers and businesses.
Building bridges from healthcare to community | artistic |
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🍹 Visit us today and discover the delicious world of Gin Tonics at Glennie’s Restaurant, ‘Let the evening beGIN…’ | artistic |
https://www.julianstein.net/events/2015/4/15/music-for-lamps-2015-mata-festival-new-york-ny | 2019-08-24T23:12:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027321786.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824214845-20190825000845-00076.warc.gz | 0.859019 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__100952911 | en | Music for Lamps (Adam Basanta + Julian Stein + Max Stein)
Description: Music for Lamps is an installation and performance work for 12 sound and light emitting lamps by laptop trio Adam Basanta, Julian Stein, and Max Stein. The performance will be our USA premiere, and will take place at the Kitchen (512 W 19th St) on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8pm.
MATA goes full blast in an unforgettable evening that probes all that we understand to work together to create music. Norwegian composer Bjørn Erik Haugen’s Summon transforms images to sound and back to image, questioning if what we see is really what we intend it to be. Mirela Ivičević, in her Orgy of References, takes on the role of the composer, their resumes in particular, giving a new take on the litany of accolades that fill them. Meanwhile American Megan Grace Beugger’s Liaisons connects a dancer to a prepared piano via a pulley system – what is more important: the sound or the performance? Serbian composer Jasna Veličković tears apart the instrument, creating music instead with electromagnets in hersUn. Finally, Music for Lamps – the trio of Adam Basanta, Max Stein, and Julian Stein – puts forth a clean slate in which tens of table lamps outfitted with transducers create their own music.
Bjørn Erik Haugen (Norway): Summon (2013), WP
Jasna Veličković (Serbia): sUn (2014), AP
Mirela Ivičević (Croatia): Orgy of References (2012), AP
Megan Grace Beugger (USA): Liaison (2013), NYP
Adam Basanta / Julian Stein / Max Stein (Canada / US): Music for Lamps (2012-15), AP | artistic |
https://iffleyhistory.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/iffley-history-society-24/ | 2019-09-22T17:29:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575596.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922160018-20190922182018-00254.warc.gz | 0.975098 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__39822428 | en | Tuesday 17 April is the evening of the Vivien Greene Memorial Lecture 2018.
Circumstances beyond the Society’s control have required a change in speaker and talk.
The Society’s Committee is very grateful that one of our regular speakers was able to step in at short notice.
It is hard these days to remember that the contemporary audience actually found their paintings shockingly, distressingly … realistic. Charles Dickens – of all people – seems to have been staggered at the wrongness of John Everett Millais daring to make the Holy Family so ordinary in his Christ in the House of His Parents. For Dickens the Virgin Mary was ‘horrible in her ugliness’. (Millais & Dickens went on to be good friends. In due course the artist was to have the last word, doing a pencil sketch of Dickens on his deathbed ) | artistic |
https://www.financialinstitutionslegalsnapshot.com/2015/11/can-you-copyright-your-yoga-routine/ | 2024-02-25T11:22:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00793.warc.gz | 0.970794 | 368 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__3879296 | en | The United States Court of Appeals has ruled that a sequence of twenty six yoga poses developed by Bikram Choudhury, published in a book in 1979 with descriptions, photographs and drawings and taught as part of a teacher training course since 1994, could not be the subject of copyright protection because it was an idea, process or system designed to improve health rather than the expression of an idea. The court held that because the sequence was an unprotectable idea it was ineligible for copyright protection as a compilation or choreographic work.
Can you copyright choreography?
The court rejected the argument that the sequence of movements could be regarded as choreography by stating:
“Thus for example, the copyright for a book describing how to perform a complicated surgery does not give the holder the exclusive right to perform the surgery. Like the series of movements a surgeon makes, the Sequence is as Choudhury tell readers, a method designed to cure, heal, or at least alleviate physical injuries and illness. Monopoly protection can only be secured, if it can be secured at all by letters-patent ”.
The court accepted that the expression of the yoga sequence in the book is entitled to copyright protection. But the underlying idea is not.
The position under the South African Copyright Act of 1978 is much like the position under US copyright law. It recognises choreography as a subject of copyright. Under the Copyright Act, dramatic works are defined to include choreographic work or entertainment in a dumb show if reduced to material form. Assuming Choudhury’s printed yoga sequence is original, it would probably have been protected under South African copyright law as a choreographic work. One cannot help but wonder whether Choudhury could have had a favourable result had his matter been heard by a South African court. | artistic |
https://drawingcentre.nl/en/activity/embodied-experience/ | 2024-04-15T15:33:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00659.warc.gz | 0.951207 | 435 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__48385319 | en | WORKSHOP Embodied experience
Take part in a workshop in the exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” where you will work with different (drawing) exercises on the experience of color.
Artist Maike Hemmers invites you to a workshop in her duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind. This session will focus on the embodied experience of color and you will participate in various exercises that Maike also uses in her own work: for example, you will make drawings through a mental body scan and perform movement exercises with the sculptures from the exhibition. The goal is to connect with other participants through play and express something of yourself through interaction with art.
About Maike Hemmers
Maike Hemmers (1987, DU) is part of the duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” currently on view at Drawing Centre Diepenheim. In her artistic practice, she translates mental and physical stimuli into abstract drawings and soft sculptures. She explores and uses somatic exercises that approach the body and mind as one. From these exercises, she develops a personal theory of color, through which she seeks to understand and represent how emotions and affect move through our bodies.
- The workshop is open to everyone regardless of age, experience, prior knowledge or mobile disability. The exercises can be adapted to your own abilities and needs.
- Part of the workshop will be conducted through exchanges with other participants.
- The language of the workshop is Dutch.
- A total of ten spots are available.
- The workshop will take place in Drawing Centre Diepenheim’s exhibition space. The space will be closed to the public at the time of the event.
Date and location
April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Drawing Centre Diepenheim.
Cost and registration
The regular rate is €15, the discounted rate (students and museum card holders) €10.
Admission to the exhibition, drawing materials and a cup of coffee or tea are included in the price.
Purchase your admission ticket for the workshop here. Please note that the number of spots is limited! | artistic |
http://silkorchidgallery.com/product005-TOL.html | 2018-04-27T01:11:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948738.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180427002118-20180427022118-00412.warc.gz | 0.871271 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__156939915 | en | Tiny Olivia Lace
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*Ensemble includes dress with removable sash, 2 corsage pins, booties and bonnet (6mo - 12mo), anklets and barrettes (24mo).
**For custom colors, please allow an additional week. | artistic |
https://www.cfpponline.com/team/miguel-rivest | 2023-12-06T11:28:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100593.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206095331-20231206125331-00760.warc.gz | 0.987079 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__302118207 | en | Miguel is a dedicated member of our church, in charge of the sound department and working alongside Cole, who runs the video department. He grew up in Campbell's Bay, QC, as the son of our beloved Pastor JC and his wife Julie. With his strong ties to our community, Miguel is passionate about improving our church's online presence by producing professional media that can share the message of God's love far and wide. His creative vision, combined with his knowledge of sound, is a great asset to our church. We are grateful to have Miguel on our team and are inspired by his commitment to sharing God's message with the world. | artistic |
http://southcityhues.blogspot.com/2013/12/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree-how.html | 2017-11-24T05:38:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807089.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124051000-20171124071000-00180.warc.gz | 0.984332 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__204894072 | en | I made this ceramic Christmas tree for my mom back in 1983. Mom would set it out every year on top of a bookcase in the living room. I never would have guessed that 30 years later this tree would still be around and sitting in my home. It has been tucked in a box in my fruit cellar for a number of years now. When I pulled it out a couple days ago and plugged it in, I was happy to see it cheerfully light up. I set it on a file cabinet next to my computer and sewing machine where I turn it on and enjoy memories of Christmas past. | artistic |
http://www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk/content.php?/about/art_at_papworth_hospital | 2017-05-24T04:03:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607786.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524035700-20170524055700-00543.warc.gz | 0.901282 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__55843065 | en | Art at Papworth Hospital
Uplift and inspire patients, visitors and staff
Artwork can bring many therapeutic benefits to patients, visitors and staff within a hospital environment.
Papworth Hospital is holding a series of voluntary exhibitions featuring the work of regional artists and colleges.
Our programme of artwork aims to:
- Create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors
- Uplift and inspire patients with colours shapes and imagery
- Enhance the working environment for staff
Commissions and residencies
- Chris Wood - Ladder of Light
- Jane Prophet - Distinctions and Counterposes, Wysing Arts
- Stained glass window in Papworth Hospital's main reception
A new art display is on show this month in the restaurant.
Patients and visitors are invited to contact Liz Bush, Arts Co-ordinator on 01480 364585 should they wish to purchase any artworks. Papworth Hospital benefits from 15% of the sale price.
Generous donations of artwork
Since the first exhibition was set up in 2003 with Pauline Aitken, many artists have showcased their work at the hospital keen to promote the psychological and physiological benefits art can have in a hospital environment.
We are now building up our own collection of artworks thanks to the generosity of artists who have exhibited here.
With special thanks for donating a piece of your work:
- Mark Humphrey
- Maureen Squaire
- Jo Chapman
- Pauline Aitken
- Helena Greene
- Gordana Bjelic-Rados
- Srisurang Russell
- Philip Jones
- Isla Woiwood
- Slawko Berezynskj
- Phil Cope
For further information please contact: | artistic |
https://jacobkeleherjewelry.com/products/diamond-carved-hoops | 2024-04-21T03:04:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00422.warc.gz | 0.938998 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__18865598 | en | Black & Gold Circle Post
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For wholesale inquiries, please contact us. | artistic |
https://www.korumusictherapy.com/ | 2021-05-10T23:52:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991553.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20210510235021-20210511025021-00426.warc.gz | 0.935905 | 486 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__145498837 | en | SPECIALIZING IN AGING & END OF LIFE CARE
Koru Music Therapy provides in-home and on-site music therapy services to clients throughout San Diego county and areas of Riverside. Telehealth and online music therapy services are also available. Please reach out to us for more information and rates.
The Koru is a Maori symbol that represents growth, tranquility and new life. It is symbolized by a fern frond and is also connected to ancestry and legacy. This symbol and its meaning align with the intention and mission of Koru Music Therapy.
Koru Music Therapy specializes in supporting the aging process, individuals with cognitive impairments, end of life care, which includes hospice, palliative care, grief & loss services, as well as support for healthcare workers, through music in its many forms. Koru Music Therapy honors each individual's strengths in the moment, and each person's cultural identity and unique life story in order to achieve holistic comfort.
We use evidence-based methods and approaches and maintain our education in end of life care practices, as well as continued music therapy education.
Marlo Smith, MMT, MT-BC
Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist
Creator & Owner
Music is an energetic force and a direct expression of one's well-being. Each individual has her/his/their own unique relationship and connection with music made of many layers. As a compassionate, person-centered music therapist, I seek to deeply understand people's musical connections, life stories, strengths, assess holistic functioning and creatively discover how to provide comfort during challenging times.
I have been a board certified music therapist since 2009. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance in 2001 at the University of New Hampshire and when I craved more, I earned my Masters of Music Therapy in 2010 from Temple University. I am a certified Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist (HPMT), and a Level III Trainee in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance and focus proper alignment, self-love, gentle and restorative yoga. Working full time in end of life care since 2008 has offered me a deep and comforting understanding of death, dying and, especially, living.
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https://gamescoinpro.com/roblox-outfit-ideas/ | 2024-03-03T05:44:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00389.warc.gz | 0.888873 | 1,907 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__7026738 | en | Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Roblox outfit ideas, where self-expression and creativity reign supreme. As an expansive player-driven platform, Roblox offers a myriad of opportunities for users to construct fashionable avatars that mirror their individual styles. Whether you’re into the chic streetwear look or you’re drawn to eclectic aesthetics, Roblox has got you covered.
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http://placesinsandiego.com/spreckels-organ-pavilion/ | 2024-04-19T15:10:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00088.warc.gz | 0.931277 | 458 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__45972632 | en | With 73 ranks of pipes—more than four thousand in all—ranging in size from three storeys high to smaller than your little finger, it’s touted as largest outdoor organ in the world. And the Spreckels Organ definitely ranks among the most impressive.
The ornate pavilion that houses the pipes has the complex beauty of an exotic palace, extending two Corinthian-capitaled colonnades like welcoming arms around the audience seating area. The nearby fountain and the colonnade lights transform the scene into an even more breathtaking spectacle in the evening. Its power is such that the organ rises over the roar of the jets flying in to nearby Lindbergh Field, drawing crowds that nearly match the pipes in number on summer Monday nights.
The organ was a gift to the city (and “the people of all the world”) from brothers and fellow sugar-daddies Adolph B. and John D. Spreckels at the end of 1914, shortly before the beginning of the two-year-long Panama-California Exposition that celebrated the new trans-continental canal. The incredible Italian-Renaissance pavilion was the product of architect and king of domes Harrison Albright, and over the years the place has only gotten better. Today, the stage is twice the size and the organ itself sprouts 33% more pipes.
The aforementioned Monday evenings are host to the Summer International Organ Festival, when special concerts see the organ accompanied by an orchestra or itself accompanying silent movies. With that many pipes the organ is capable of an incredible variety of sounds, and has built-in cymbals for musical moments that require even more grandiosity. Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 San Diego Civic Organist Dr. Carol Williams gives an organ concert, playing everything from Bach to Duke Ellington in the open air no matter the weather. If it’s a rough day and you can’t face the wind and rain with the same determination as that with which Dr. Williams turns her back to it, you can always watch the live stream—but the concerts are always free to the public.
The pavilion can be found at 1549 El Prado # 10, San Diego, CA 92101 | artistic |
http://ravenexit75.blogspot.com/2008/12/maestro-warren-ellis-tells-of-busy-year.html | 2018-05-27T15:39:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794869272.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527151021-20180527171021-00515.warc.gz | 0.985907 | 1,624 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__58931966 | en | Maestro Warren Ellis Tells Of A Busy Year For The Bearded & Brilliant Bad Seeds
Warren Ellis, one of The Quietus' favourite Australians, drops by as we hail the several gentlemen of the Bad Seeds and Grinderman as artists of 2008
Every good 'n'grizzled commander knows to pick his Lieutenants well. The past two years have been something of a golden period for Nick Cave; judging moustache contests, giving out the Turner Prize, not to mention the feral Grinderman set upon a supine, willing audience and this year's new Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! marking a welcome return to a rawer Bad Seeds sound. Yet Cave is always quick to insist that he is not a solo artist. Since the departure of Blixa Bargeld in 2003, Warren Ellis seems to have found a greater voice within the Bad Seeds set-up and beyond, be it in his role in Grinderman, or working on film soundtracks with Cave. The sounds he wrings from violin and those tiny, yet full-throated, guitars gave Grinderman its lustre, his picking raises Lazarus, his onstage high-kicking complimenting Cave's twisted evangelical, seam-busting gesturing. The Quietus called Ellis to reflect on the peculiar alliance between Grinderman and the Bad Seeds, his relationship with the group, and just what the hell else he's been up to in this 2008. It's been a busy old year has it, Warren? "Fuck, tell me about it man..."
So to start, how was it unleashing Grinderman on the festival crowds this summer?
This festival run was really enjoyable. The band seems made for the festivals, the way we play. It's a very different thing, just the four of us going on to play with no soundcheck or any of that boring stuff, which actually seems to help the performance with Grinderman in some ways. All hell breaks loose up there. We've found the songs and it's loosened up a whole lot more and we're looking at different ways of playing them, not just discovering them.
You said that Grinderman would have an impact on the Bad Seeds, do you think post-Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! that's going to work the other way round too?
I think so. It's not like we go in there in a different mood or a different headspace. When we went in to record that Grinderman album we didn't even have a name for it. You couldn't imagine how liberating that was if you tried. A big part of the whole thing was to not have any identity - obviously you can't start from zero again, and it's pointless to even think that you could, but to go in there not even having a name was a real reminder of how many restrictions you unwittingly put on yourself, particularly with a group like the Bad Seeds where there's such a long history. The Bad Seeds, particularly before I joined, flew in the face of what was considered to be the norm for rock music, and that was part of their thing. You'd never find a guitar solo on a Bad Seeds record, it was anti a lot of that stuff, to their credit. I guess we've tried to open doors on things that wouldn't be liked.
Do you feel like perhaps you've come to the fore more in terms of the Bad Seeds dynamic?
I was never particularly into playing just the violin. When I started with the Dirty Three that was always what was that great thing about it, we wanted to be free from the instruments, and I'd never play a straight violin line. So joining the Bad Seeds was a rather odd proposition for me because I'd never been in that position before, and it would arise that I'd have to do that sort of thing. Then I guess by playing these other instruments it changed my involvement. I've been working on Nick on so many varied projects now, and up to this point it's going good. It's like when you meet somebody and you have a chat and realise you get on with them, so you meet up again and six months later that might grow into something quite different. And music is a bit like that too, you find you get on with somebody, and you find you might want to spend more time with them. What I like about working with Nick is he tries to push me as far as I can go, he doesn't try to hold me back and that's really encouraging.
How does that work in the wider Bad Seeds group?
It's good because within that environment you can fall flat on your face and realise that it doesn't matter. It's good to go as far as you can go before you realise it's not working, because sometimes it can work, you know? I guess it encourages even the most ridiculous-sounding idea to be carried through to whichever conclusion it could go to. I really like that. It's about taking chances. In the Bad Seeds it seems like people go in and do what they do, and sometimes people are required to do more or less, and it's not even a discussed thing.
You've also done the music for a series of Sony adverts. How was that?
I was doing it ten days before the Bad Seeds were going on tour and it was a total meltdown experience. You'd present it and they'd be saying 'We love it, we love it', then you get a phone call as you're walking out of the door saying 'we just presented it to the heads of Sony and they don't like it'. You've got fifty minutes to do a new thing before we present it again'. I just went 'you're fucking joking' and smashed the phone into pieces.
Would you put yourself through that again?
It's not the sort of thing I'd want to do all the time, I wouldn't say it was incredibly rewarding, it's not like playing in front of a couple hundred people. It's only been in the past couple of years that I've actually started enjoying the studio, and getting more involved in that. Before, it was always more about playing live - it's just fantastic, that whole experience. I love playing with people we know, I love playing in a band, and I love that thing of performing music. It sounds like a corny thing to say, but it's just an incredible escape you know, all the stuff getting fucked up and shit-faced, it's fantastic. You work your way through all that and work out where you want to be if you're still going with it.
How does that relate to the different groups you're in?
It's really great, it just helps with what you're doing. Someone like me, I don't like songs, I somehow seem to have been part of writing quite a lot of material now for some reason, and I found doing all these different thing has really helped whatever I'm going on to do next. Playing in the Dirty Three has helped with the Bad Seeds, then the Bad Seeds helped with the Dirty Three. Whatever you do, if you're trying to do something different the next time you're trying to modify things a whole lot and it's really invigorating.
Does it stop you getting stuck?
Aside from the whole thing about the music there's an incredible dynamic to a band, being around the same people all the time, and it's a real relief to have different things going on.
Do all you Bad Seeds still get on?
Every bunch of people like that if you have problems you either work it out or you don't and you split up. It's something that you don't really think about until it happens and you find yourselves together, it's like having a girlfriend or a boyfriend, the intensity of the relationship. It's something you realise after two years of touring non-stop with the Bad Seeds: fuck me, I'm living with these people. | artistic |
http://parentingnh.ning.com/profiles/blogs/circus-smirkus-comes-to-new-hampshire | 2013-05-24T22:44:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705195219/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115315-00077-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.923934 | 968 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__4359411 | en | Events, features and things to do for families in New Hampshire
Bekk McGowan of Wilton holds Emma Rogers of Peterborough in a handstand during the finale of the Circus Smirkus 2011 Big Top Tour. Bekk and Emma – both 16 – return this year to perform in the 25th Anniversary Big Top Tour.
Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s acclaimed traveling youth circus, celebrates its 25th anniversary this season with a return to Hanover, July 21 – 23. This year’s troupe includes two young performers and a coach from New Hampshire, as well as three from the Hanover area.
Circus Smirkus is the only youth circus in the country to travel “under canvas” – that is, as a traditional traveling show complete with a Big Top tent. The circus has not been to the Hanover area since 2005, when it played in Lebanon. It's last appearance in the Granite State was in 2009, in Wilton.
Founded in 1987, Smirkus was the dream of internationally renowned mime and clown Rob Mermin, a protégé of the late Marcel Marceau. Moving to Vermont after a long performing stint abroad, Mermin began the program on a former dairy farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
The first season included just 15 young Vermonters, who practiced for one week, then hit the road for a three-town tour. This year’s troupe of 29 youngsters, ages 11 to 18, will rehearse intensively for three weeks and tour for seven, performing nearly 70 shows in 14 cities and towns throughout the Northeast, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, and upstate New York.
This year’s circus includes two New Hampshire troupers: Bekk McGowan, 16, of Wilton and Emma Rogers, 16, of Peterborough, both in Circus Smirkus for their second year. In addition, Alisan Funk is the head aerial coach for the tour. Now a resident of Montreal, Funk brings to Smirkus a history of performance and aerial choreography with a variety of companies including Cirque du Soleil. The seven Vermonters on the troupe include three from the Upper Valley/Hanover area: siblings Sam Gurwitt, 16, and Sonya Gurwitt, 18, of Norwich, Vt.; and Liam Gundlach, 15, of Thetford, Vt. The other performers come from eight other states – California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas – as well as the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Over the years, Smirkus has included coaches and performers from 26 states and 32 countries.
A Smirkus show features an original score, live music, custom-made costumes, and professionally choreographed dance. It requires an entourage of 45 adults (counselors, cooks, coaches and crew). But the stars are the kids; they perform as jugglers, clowns, aerialists, wirewalkers, acrobats and more. Smirkus is known for its “themed” shows, and this year’s theme is “Topsy Turvy Time Travel: A Blast from the Past & Fun from the Future.” The show invites the audience on a tantalizing trip through time, a wonderfully wacky exploration of pranks and pratfalls from the past and fantasies for the future.
In addition to the traveling circus, Circus Smirkus also runs a sleepover summer camp dedicated to circus arts, located at Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vt. More than half of the members of the 2012 performing troupe are camp alumni. The acclaimed Smirkus School Residency program brings circus arts to schools throughout the Northeast during the academic year.
Celebrations for the 25th anniversary include the publication of “Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus,” a capital campaign to purchase a permanent location for Circus Smirkus Summer Camp; and strengthening a nascent collaboration with the National Circus School of Cuba.
Tickets for all venues are on sale at smirkus.org and 1-877-SMIRKUS (1-877-764-7587).
2012 BIG TOP TOUR IN HANOVER
July 21 - 23
Fullington Farm Field, 99 Lyme Road (Route 10), Hanover
6 shows: 2 & 7 PM – Saturday11 AM & 4 PM – Sunday1 PM & 7 PM - Monday
$20/Adult (13+), $16.50/Child (2 – 12)
Kids under 2, free! | artistic |
https://www.prideinlocalmusic.com/sponsor.html | 2024-02-23T02:59:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00451.warc.gz | 0.958667 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__80893754 | en | The Pride in Local Music event started at the onset of the covid pandemic when the world shut down. We knew that we needed to support our creative economy in Austin. We reached out to our sister music city of Nashville and partnered with the Nashville LGBT Chamber to produce the first Pride in Local Music streaming event. We did it again in 2021 as a hybrid event. In 2022, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce brought you the first ever in person full stage produced Pride in Local Music festival at The Long Center!
Many of our sponsorship packages come with great benefits including branding opportunities, VIP or GA ticket bundles, and an annual membership to the Austin LGBT Chamber. Our packages and included benefits for each are listed below. | artistic |
http://photoeyesgallery.photoshelter.com/ | 2013-05-20T08:30:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698646863/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516100406-00018-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957981 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__140493922 | en | This Website is where I display my Fine Art Photography.
The art that I produce is carefully captured and processed by using the highest standards of photography, editing, and printing. Only the best archival materials are used.
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https://heirloomseals.com/blogs/tutorials/introducing-juliette-calligraphy-script-embosser | 2024-02-27T14:14:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00490.warc.gz | 0.85785 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__132417771 | en | Today we are thrilled to be featuring our Juliette Embosser. Juliette embodies timeless class. The delicate calligraphy adds a feminine touch which pairs beautifully with any colour palette. She is shown here on handmade textured paper and crisp envelopes. Juliette is perfectly suited to this muted colour palette and would make a superb addition to any neutral or minimal themed wedding.
Embossers make a great addition to any wedding stationery. They are extremely versatile, whether your theme is minimal or has all the bells and whistles - an embosser serves as a perfect compliment. Adding a subtle personal touch while suiting any and all colour palettes.
If you love this style perhaps you may consider complimenting your stationery with our Juliette calligraphy script wax seal. Stamp your wax seal impression in elegant neutral tones such as our classic white wax, or add some sparkle with our metallic gold sealing wax.
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Featuring a polished oak turned handle on a laser etched maple block, our deeply engraved rubber stamps create delicately detailed and beautifully unique impressions.
Shop our full Juliette collection here to add delightful monogram detailing to your elegant wedding invitation suite.
Or take inspiration from these beautiful blog posts featuring our Juliette range. | artistic |
https://apartmentsforrentcom.com/2016/05/25/midtown-west-apartment-rentalsfor-rent/ | 2019-02-17T16:21:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247482186.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190217152248-20190217174248-00071.warc.gz | 0.929341 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__30380918 | en | You finally consider moving to Manhattan and you are searching the best option. Well, Midtown West is home to some of the city’s most iconic buildings: the Empire State, the Chrysler Building, and the UN headquarters. But you can find a lot of more there…
Midtown West has a lot of Dance Clubs and restaurants and all what you need to turn every night unforgettable specially in the Hell’s Kitchen area. And who knows? Maybe you can even meet Daredevil climbing some of the buildings ready to sign you an autograph.
But what about rentals in Midtown West? Let´s take a look at Mercedes House one of the well know apartments building in the neighborhood.
Mercedes House is a very vanguard design by architect Enrique Norten that has recast the New York skyline. Norten created a zigzag footprint and a silhouette of cascading green roof terraces that allow for unobstructed views of Clinton Park and the Hudson River. It looks like a giant stairway in the middle of the city. So cool about how it looks but amazing views from the inside.
If you never visited Mercedes House in Midtown West please take a look at it´s official website where you can find a virtual tour. You will love the innovative design in this age of “shoe box” style buildings: http://www.mercedeshouseny.com/the-building
Honestly is one of these places i wish to say “Yes i actually live here”.
Average rent in this building is around 4,000 (1 bedroom, less for studio apartments more for two bedroom apartments) so if you consider the place, the neighborhood, the building itself and the rental cost in Manhattan it´s very affordable for luxury apartments with nice views.
If you move to Midtown West don´t forget to live the Broadway theater experience, something unique in the world. I mean the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway with more than 40 professional theaters. As a theater lover i visited some of them and trust me, sometimes i think about moving Midtown West only for going every day to a different Theater. | artistic |
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Amaze your guest with a Very Special Tango arranged just for you. With 6 or more private lessons you will be prepared to dance and make that magical day even more memorable. Choose your own song or we can work together to pick a moving emotional piece, choreographed, polished and ready to mesmerize your guests.
We recommend starting your lessons three to four months before the wedding to allow time for practice, especially if you are a newcomer to dancing. We realize that there is a lot to do before the wedding and it can be stressful. Besides preparing you for your first dance as a married couple, dance lessons can actually be a stress reliever. Your lessons can be your time to relax, let loose and have a great time. We try to make the lessons a lot of fun, so not only will you be preparing to create a lasting memory for your big day, but the lessons themselves will be something that you will always remember.
Learning the Argentine Tango for your first dance at your wedding will impress your guests, make your wedding more enjoyable, and give you the gift of dance that you can share with each other for the rest of your lives.
We can also customize a program of Semi-Private Classes for you and the entire wedding party, including Mom and Dad. Talk about fun – it’s a blast!
At Amore Tango, we will consult with you on the entire process surrounding your first dance – you will look good, feel confident while all eyes are on you and your guests will be impressed. Visit our online booking calendar to book now. | artistic |
https://artwebdigital.com/mehndi-design-new/ | 2023-12-10T07:26:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00681.warc.gz | 0.941184 | 911 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__40812341 | en | Mehndi or henna designs have been an integral part of various cultures around the globe for centuries. With its intricate patterns and beautiful art, mehndi is not only considered as a form of body art but also as a symbol of love, prosperity, and good luck. From traditional designs to contemporary styles, there’s something for every occasion.
Here are some of the latest and most stylish mehndi designs that you can try for your upcoming events.
Traditional Henna Designs
Traditional henna designs are a classic choice for various occasions such as weddings, festivals and religious celebrations. These designs usually feature intricate patterns of paisleys, flowers and leaves. The traditional style is known for its bold and symmetrical patterns, which are applied to the palms and tops of hands, as well as the feet and legs.
Intricate Bridal Mehndi Designs
Bridal mehndi designs are one of the most intricate and detailed designs. These designs are created using the finest henna paste, which is applied to the bride’s hands and feet in elaborate patterns that can take hours to complete. Bridal mehndi designs usually feature motifs such as peacocks, elephants, and other traditional symbols.
Simple and Minimalistic Designs
Simple and minimalistic designs are perfect for those who prefer a more understated look. These designs are usually made up of small, delicate patterns and are perfect for casual occasions. The simple and minimalistic designs are generally applied on the fingers and wrists, and they are easy to apply and maintain.
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Geometric mehndi patterns are a modern take on the traditional designs. These designs feature symmetrical patterns of geometric shapes such as triangles, diamonds and squares. These designs can be applied to any part of the body, and they look great on both dark and fair skin tones.
Floral and Paisley Designs
Floral and paisley designs are a popular choice for mehndi designs. They feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and paisleys. These designs are perfect for weddings and other formal occasions and can be applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.
Contemporary Mehndi Art
Contemporary mehndi art is a fusion of traditional and modern designs. These designs feature bold patterns and motifs such as birds, butterflies, and abstract shapes. These designs are perfect for those who want to experiment with new styles of mehndi designs.
Arabic Style Mehndi
Arabic style mehndi is a popular choice for brides. These designs feature large floral patterns and geometric shapes. The Arabic style is known for its bold, thick lines and intricate patterns, which are applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.
Fusion of Mehndi and Glitter
A fusion of mehndi and glitter is a perfect choice for those who want to add some sparkle and shine to their designs. These designs feature intricate mehndi patterns, which are then filled with glitter. These designs are perfect for parties and events and can be applied to any part of the body.
Mehndi Designs for Festivals
Festival mehndi designs are usually bold and colourful. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves and paisleys, which are then filled with vibrant colours. These designs are perfect for festivals such as Diwali, Eid and Holi.
Mehndi for Parties and Events
Mehndi designs for parties and events are usually bold and elaborate. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, paisleys and other traditional motifs. These designs are perfect for weddings, engagement parties and other formal events.
Mehndi for Casual Occasions
Mehndi designs for casual occasions are usually simple and minimalistic. These designs feature small, delicate patterns, which are applied to the fingers and wrists. These designs are perfect for casual gatherings and can be applied quickly and easily.
Whether you’re attending a wedding or a festival or just want to add some style to your look, mehndi designs are the perfect choice. With a wide variety of styles and patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find a design that suits your taste and occasion. So, go ahead and experiment with these stylish new mehndi designs and make a statement at your next event. | artistic |
https://faracharity.org/fullArticle.php?articleID=2994 | 2020-10-20T17:12:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107874026.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020162922-20201020192922-00711.warc.gz | 0.96639 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__71843364 | en | Charity auction - a great success!
Thank you so much to all who attended our auction and dinner at The Brisley Bell on Thursday November 8th. It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by everyone – all while raising funds for FARA’s vital work in Romania.
The event was held to raise money to help prevent homelessness for young people leaving the notorious state institutions in Romania. FARA Charity collaborated with The Brisley Bell and Rowley’s Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneers to offer a delightful evening with delicious food, fabulous auction lots and enticing raffle prizes.
The auction and raffle was brilliantly run by Will Axon, from Rowley's, and a wonderful £2,390 was raised on the night, and adding the donations received from non-attendees, the grand total is £5661.39! | artistic |
https://discountteacups.com/products/24-pink-roses-wholesale-priced-teacups-saucers | 2023-06-03T18:28:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649302.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603165228-20230603195228-00023.warc.gz | 0.92842 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__77551978 | en | 24 Pink Roses Porcelain Teacups and Saucers are a full tea cup holding approx 6 oz. FDA approved and dishwasher safe.
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Purchase these as Teacups Party Favors ready to use to decorate your event, be used at your event and for your guests to take home. That's a 3 in 1 savings! | artistic |
https://ocfair.com/press_post_type/48442/ | 2023-03-28T12:07:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948858.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328104523-20230328134523-00551.warc.gz | 0.926181 | 688 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__241405248 | en | Two more shows headed to Pacific Amphitheatre this summer: Island Empire Festival, Counting Crows
Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 21, 2022) – OC Fair has added four more shows to the 2022 summer lineup.
As part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre, Island Empire Festival will be held July 24, and Counting Crows will headline on July 27. Plus, live music headed to The Hangar: I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience on July 17 and STYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show on July 31.
Tickets for these shows will go on sale Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.
Coming to Pacific Amphitheatre:
Island Empire Festival with Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Eli-Mac, Anuhea, Analea Brown + More
July 24, 2022, 2 p.m.
Tickets are $25-$65
The Island Empire Festival will feature an upbeat mix of reggae, soul and R&B from Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac and Analea Brown with more guests to be announced. The fest will be hosted by Western Conference (DJ Westafa & Big Body Cisco).
July 27, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $42.50-$82.50
Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, Counting Crows has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide. The band released their newest record, Butter Miracle, featuring hit single “Elevator Boots” in April of 2021.
Coming to The Hangar:
I AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience
July 17, 2022, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20-$25
This is as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert! The band features Michael Firestone, who looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, plus a cast of talented musicians and dancers who bring Jackson to life. I AM KING features renditions of Jackson’s biggest hits including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror” and many more.
STYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show
July 31, 2022, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20-$25
STYXology performs music from all eras of the illustrious and legendary catalog of STYX. With note-for-note precision, live vocal and instrumental performance, and the energy of five lifelong Styx fans, STYXology entertains with soaring choruses, shredding guitar leads and touching power ballads.
Tickets to these shows go on sale to the public Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. The OC Fair Box Office at Pacific Amphitheatre will be open on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets to performances occurring during the OC Fair include same-day admission to the OC Fair. The 2022 OC Fair is July 15-Aug. 14, open Wednesday-Sunday. Advance tickets are required. | artistic |
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- Penka Kouneva, 2016
"Felipe was recommended to me in 2016 and I was so impressed by his work that I've signed him up to every project I've done since. Not only is he an exceptional talent musically, but he also has a great sense for how to compliment story and tone, and does all this with remarkable efficiency."
Director & Producer | artistic |
http://cabintek.com/log-home-products.html | 2017-04-23T05:42:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118477.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00361-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.944045 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__229145338 | en | |Everything Log is not like other log furniture and material stores, we actual want you to call us so we can assist you in your purchases. We have dedicated Customer Managers for each department to ensure you are completely satisfied with your experience.
Everything Log will design and create you a hand-crafted masterpiece. We have created an assortment of log-based furniture for any style home or business.
Nothing is as welcoming as the cozy warmth of authentic log furniture handcrafted by skilled artisans. Everything Log is your source for the very best of this unique furniture. We specialize inhandcrafted log furniture and rustic home décor. For a beautiful home or cabin that captures the rustic charm of mountain living, order your furniture today.
Let our Customer Managers help you with your order! | artistic |
http://wkink.blogspot.com/ | 2019-07-20T00:43:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526401.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720004131-20190720030131-00251.warc.gz | 0.985031 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__146335026 | en | My first tattoo is of a pair of tribal dolphins jumping out of water. The dolphins are in a circle while their tails form a heart and the water a butterfly. As you can tell many symbols in all of this. I see this as a representation of life (circle), intelligence (dolphins), love (heart), uniqueness (butterfly) and they are tribal as that is my heritage. I was born of the Columbia River Plateau People. I got this tattoo the summer between my Sophomore and Junior year of college at Sacred Art Tattoo in Corvallis. However, I don't remember the woman who did it as she was called upon to do it when the guy I had my appointment with had been fired. Not the best of luck with the artist situation, but I love it all the same.
My second tattoo is of a tribal turtle with a dream catcher on it's back. This represents Turtle Island, so that I remember that I don't have to carry the world on my back and the dream catcher allows my dreams to flow through into existence while keeping the bad things stuck. A reminder to myself to relax and let my dreams happen. My friend drew this tattoo up and we went and got it done at High Priestess Tattooing in Corvallis. Again, I really didn't know the artist and after he did a bad job I have learned my lesson. When I went back in to have it fixed he as well was no longer working at the shop, but another artist offered to touch it up and she did a great job.
I have many designs that I want to get put upon my body, but first need to find a tattoo artist that I can work with. I have yet to find a good Tribal tattooist. :( I think my next tattoo will be a feather around my wrist or a salmon up my side. | artistic |
http://alliesinstitches.blogspot.com/2009/04/garden-lacecreating-trim.html | 2017-04-27T07:08:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121893.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00566-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972387 | 528 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__6347631 | en | What a superb play day yesterday was! 40 degrees and hard rain outside, cozy sewing room with pretty fabrics, ribbons, and lace inside, emailing on and off with my buddies, listening to good music as the rain poured down...it was pretty darn wonderful.
I call my project "Garden Lace" because all the flowers in the fabrics are indeed from my garden, and the dominant element to go with them is from my lace collection, which I have been shamefully ignoring lately.
To construct my little quilt (which as I said last time, will be another contribution to the Alliance for American Quilts Crazy about Quilts contest, which I do hope lots of you will enter), I used the same machine applique technique as I did for "Elle and Dave", which will be written up in the next issue of CQMagOnline, going live on April 25th. This is a fast way to work.
I needed solid trim to go between my fabric patches but wanted to use lace...so....
I got out some ribbons of various widths, some likely lace pieces (the short bits were perfect), and my Steam a Seam fusible strips in both 1/4" and 1/2" widths. (If I had had the Lite version of my Steam a Seam, that would have been better for embroidering through later, but I used what I had on hand.)
This shows the ribbon with the Steam a Seam on it below, and the lace I'm going to iron it to above.
Here's another one...
This is ironed on, viewed from the back.
Here it is from the front.
And here's the batch of them.
Most of these pieces of lace were short and I loved using them up this way.
The ribbon colors were chosen to go with my floral fabrics....
I do like how unified this looks. Controlling the elements going into a crazy quilt gives it some order...and I always love that balancing act between order and chaos....
I'm going to enjoy hanging some embroidery off the edges of the laces. Toward that end I just happened to have ordered some lovely new threads from Maureen Greeson's new website. Her prices are very good and her service is excellent. Visit her here:
and you will be glad you did!
She carries exactly the kind of supplies I love! I encourage you to check out her new site. ;-)
More rain on tap for today....you know what I'll be doing! | artistic |
http://liturgicalart.blogspot.jp/2012/02/creating-in-image-of-god.html | 2013-06-20T10:22:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711406217/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133646-00045-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951377 | 544 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__96489906 | en | For the installation on the left (west) side, Molly Elkind created a two-part sculpture entitled Where the Earth Meets the Sky. Molly made this piece out of handmade paper, stitching, and hand-dyed silk. A dyed fabric backdrop evokes the starry spaces in which our earth and its atmosphere find their home.
Close-up view of the sculptured pieces
The Artist's Statement for this exhibit:
“And God said, ‘Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry land Earth.” Genesis 1:9-10
When I made this piece almost ten years ago, the Creation story of Genesis was on my mind, and I was working a lot with handmade paper. Often I would press damp sheets of paper to the trunks of trees to dry, thereby embossing them with the tree’s bark texture. For this piece, I then formed, painted, and stitched the sculptures from this textured paper. Stitching on the green “earth” form resembles the lines on maps, while on the “sky” form it resembles the planets and their orbits. Each piece is lined with contrasting silk whose color links it to its counterpart. While there is space between the “earth” and the “sky” I like to think the two pieces are in dialogue with each other.In the niche on the right, Nancy Langham created a mixed-media sculpture entitled And It Was So, utilizing tree branches, an altered book, and stitched "leaves".
This work is meant to be a visual expression of appreciation for the symmetry between the first chapter of Genesis and the first chapter of John. In Genesis, God literally speaks creation into existence (And God said “Let there be light”). In the prologue to John, the evangelist affirms that the same creative force that formed the universe has become flesh and lived among us, and this force is referred to as the Word (or logos, in the original Greek.)
Scholars say that the Greek word logos has a wide range of meaning, but is usually translated as the “word of God”. The Greek letters for logos are used in the altered book that is the focal point of this artwork. By including Scripture passages and a book and a tree, it is hoped that viewers will be inspired to contemplate the relationships between words, books, trees, the Creation Story, and the Word.
Close-up view of the altered book
Close-up view of the stitched leaves | artistic |
https://thesportresort.com/2024/01/24/coin-op-amusements-news-story-led-mini-golf-to-open-in-oregon-us/ | 2024-02-22T20:11:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00699.warc.gz | 0.96786 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82347099 | en | Mini-golf will be paired with immersive storytelling at a new attraction in Portland, Oregon, US.
Wonderwood mini-golf is a new venue from local artist Mike Bennet, which will feature nine holes, each uniquely designed. The holes will include hand painted environments, such as the Mushroom Forest and a wacky cheese shop.
Bennet has previously created a monster exhibition and dinosaur attraction in the town and has now turned his attention to mini-golf.
The course is located next to Wonderwood Springs, a coffee shop that will sell F&B to the mini-golf players.
Wonderwood’s website promises that players can expect a “magnificent world full of brave adventurers, exciting quests and magical wonders.” | artistic |
http://exemptionband.blogspot.com/2010/08/exemption-in-studio-part-5-mo-bitta.html | 2018-07-16T21:49:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589470.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716213101-20180716233101-00055.warc.gz | 0.958711 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__72320633 | en | - Long Island/Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Exemption is a three-piece aggressive progressive rock outfit that started on Long Island in 2004 when the members were only 13 and 14. In 2007 they put out their first full-length, "The Rabbit Hole." In 2009 they released the "Harmony of the Spheres EP," and in October 2010 they put out their second full-length "Public Cemetery Party." Their sound has evolved into something truly their own, combining progressive metal, stoner rock, pop, blues, and alternative ambiance once earning them the title of the "bastard children of the Beatles (The Metal Den)." Check out http://exemption.bandcamp.com to hear some music, all the releases are available on iTunes and Cdbaby.com. This blog is for the members to share stories and news with their friends and fans. | artistic |
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«Connecting the fundamental principles of two musical cultures: sharing heritage, exploring horizons »
The concerto for sarod, symphonic and electronic orchestra is an original and harmonious work born from the meeting of different musical cultures. Written by Pierre Thilloy and performed by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan with the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra and the Kords Collective, the creation is directed by Samuel Jean.
As much as he is hailed as a “musician of the world”, Pierre Thilloy is not an explorer of music; irrespective of his multiple experiences, he creates original works accessible to all. Pierre Thilloy began his musical study at the Conservatory of Nancy followed by the Conservatory in Luxembourg and later in Austria at the Mozarteum of Salzbourg. A prolific composer, Pierre’s official catalogue comprises of more than 180 compositions including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, symphonic poems, mass, oratorios and even the accompanying score for silent films. His interaction with the cultures of the world began in Africa and took him to Central Asia especially, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and then India in 2010. Here he had his first taste of a vast and ancient musical tradition with divine origins and a metaphysical quality. During his Indian visit he met with the grand maître of the sarod, Amjad Ali Khan and from this meeting was born a project of writing a concerto based on an Indian raga - founded on the fundamental principles of Indian music as well as the execution of a raga.
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan is one of the greatest masters of the sarod. Taught by his father Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan was born to the illustrious Bangash lineage rooted in the Senia Bangash School of music. Today he shoulders the sixth generation of inheritance in this legendary lineage. He developed a unique style of playing the sarod and gave it a new and yet timeless interpretation. He has performed in different parts of the world, is the recipient of many awards and honours and continues to be one of the busiest classical musicians in India today. In his case, the term 'beauty of the Ragas' acquires a special meaning as he has to his credit the distinction of having created many new Ragas. Khan Saheb will be accompanied by his sons Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, both well known names on the music scene and the seventh generation of musicians in the family. The New York Times refers to Amaan and Ayaan as, “excellent musicians, who play with power and precision and can light up an audience with fast passages".
Founded at the end of the 18th century, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is one of those orchestras which, for many years, have structured musical life in France and undertaken public service missions. With its 200-year existence, it has become a truly unmissable cultural showcase for the city of Avignon, the Grand Avignon area, the Vaucluse and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
Thanks to its successive musical directors, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra offers a profound musical intelligence and a rare flexibility in its approach to works, irrespective of their period or their style. Under the leadership of Philippe Grison, its Managing Director, the Orchestra is now spreading its reputation throughout the region, France and internationally. The main mission of the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is to produce and to broadcast symphonic and operatic works and to take part in awareness and audience development campaigns in Avignon and its surroundings. It is supported by all the local and regional authorities including the Ministry of Culture and Communication - DRAC PACA. Samuel Jean its Principal Guest Conductor.
Discipline: Music / Concerto for Sarod and Symphony and Electronic Orchestra
Cities: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai
Dates: From 26 February to 5 March | artistic |
https://postonovo.com/2016/06/28/can-salo-cadaques-spain/ | 2023-06-05T06:29:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651325.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605053432-20230605083432-00336.warc.gz | 0.907649 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__82384726 | en | Tucked away in the corner of Plaça de Passeig you will discover this family owned gem. The proprietor proudly claims that four generations of his family have been toiling away, making and selling all manner of ceramic and pottery goods to a mixed clientele of local consumers and foreign enthusiasts.
If you’re in Cadaqués and in the market for any sort of houseware, stop here. And don’t forget your credit card. This is not the home to touristy nonsense – here you will find gorgeous housewares, from plates to bowls, tea sets to figurines. They have it all and it’s all top notch quality, often proudly signed by the, in some cases, famous artisans. You’re welcome. And so is your mom.
Can Saló, Plaça de Passeig, 12, 17488 Cadaqués, Girona, Spain | artistic |
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