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July 4, 1776: Preserving the Declaration

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2010

1776: The Declaration of Independence is signed. It will take 127 years before someone gets around to saying, Hey, maybe we should preserve this thing.

The Declaration of Independence can be fairly said to stand alongside the Magna Carta and Bill of Rights as the most important documents in the history of democracy. Its significance was understood from the moment it was signed, so one is left to wonder why its preservation was ignored for so long. During the Revolutionary ...

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Jeff Lofton Electric Thang Does Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew"

Source: Michael Ricci
July 2, 2010

Jeff Lofton Electric Thang does Miles Davis' “Bitches Brew" at Lamberts plus sets at Antone's Austin - In the tradition of Miles Davis, jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton expands his sound and takes on a new challenge with his side project, the Jeff Lofton Electric Thang, presenting Miles Davis' Bitches Brew at Lamberts, 401 W. 2nd Street, Friday, July 2 at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $7.00. The Jeff Lofton Electric Thang also plays a set at Antone's, 213 W. 5th, at ...

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Fireworks over Southern California

Source: Michael Ricci
July 2, 2010

Where to watch fireworks in Southern California. A list of Fourth of July events in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Some Southern California communities have scaled back or canceled their July 4 celebrations this year, but the skies over L.A. will still bloom with plenty of colorful explosions when dusk hits Sunday.

Most of the shows in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties are free or inexpensive, but if you're looking for a more elaborate ...

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The Story Behind Ringo Starr's Gold-Plated Drum Headed to New York's Met

Source: Michael Ricci
July 2, 2010

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is known for its grand exhibitions of iconic visual artists, most of them dead, but also a few living ones who have attained high-ranking stature in their fields.

So it struck many in the art world as strange when the museum announced this week that it would be taking a step -- albeit a small step -- in the direction of pop culture by displaying former Beatle Ringo Starr's gold-plated snare drum that he ...

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Jeff Hamilton Trio in Costa Rica Vacation Event

Source: Michael Ricci
July 2, 2010

Music in Costa Rica Announces The Jeff Hamilton Trio in Costa Rica Vacation Event November 20-27, 2010

Music in Costa Rica is offering a unique Costa Rica vacation event featuring the Jeff Hamilton Trio (with Special Guest Graham Dechter) performing in 3 spectacular natural settings from November 20 27, 2010.

Greeley, CO -- Music in Costa Rica is offering an intimate and elegant Jazz vacation experience in Costa Rica from November 20-27, 2010. This unique vacation is $2,699 per person ...

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New Music Seminar Announces the NMS Brand, Tech and Business Closed-Door Industry Summits

Source: Michael Ricci
July 1, 2010

July 20th, New York City Architects of the New Music Business to Discuss Key Issues and Industry Solutions New York, NY--New Music Seminar, the future of music conference for artists and industry taking over New York City's Webster Hall from July 19th through the 21st, will be hosting three high-level, closed-door industry summits during conference on Tuesday, July 20th: The NMS Brand Summit, The NMS Tech Summit and The NMS Business Summit: The New Deal. The purpose of each summit ...

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Condoleezza Rice, Aretha Franklin to Team up for Musical Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2010

Aretha Franklin will take the stage next month with an accomplished accompanist more famous for diplomacy: Condoleezza Rice.

The pair will play at Philadelphia's Mann Center for the Performing Arts on July 27 in show that will feature Franklin's music and classical composers.

The Mann Center's website says Rice, the former secretary of state, will accompany Franklin on piano for Say A Little Prayer,Natural Woman, selections from Mozart and more. Franklin says in a statement that “Rice is a consummate ...

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Great Women in Music Festival Marks Its 10th Anniversary This October in NYC

Source: 319 Public Relations
June 29, 2010

Fall 2010 Marks the 10th Anniversary for New York City's Great Women in Music Festival This October Will Make the 10th Installment of the Great Women in Music Festival, a Month Long Celebration of Women in Music Powered by Media Partner WRKS 98.7 KISS FM New York, NY -- This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of one of the most exciting music festivals in New York City, Great Women In Music (GWIM). Great Women in Music is an ongoing ...

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