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LEBANON: Deadly clashes erupt in Beirut, rattling the night with gunfire [Updated]
Babylon & BeyondAt least two people were killed and several others wounded when clashes broke out between members of the militant Shiite group Hezbollah and a group known as the Ahbash, a conservative Sunni movement with roots in Sufism, in the Beirut...... -
Steinway honors pianist Michael Rickman, professor at Stetson University
Orlando Arts BlogCritically acclaimed pianist Dr. Michael Rickman, professor of piano in Stetson Universityâs School of Music, has been honored by Steinway & Sons as a new member of its prestigious roster of Steinway Artists. The New York-based company says of its a... -
Jazz, Baby
His magazine was approaching its fifth birthday, and Hugh Hefner wanted to celebrate in a big way. The founder of Playboy does not think small, so in August of 1959, he had George Weinimpresario of the Newport Jazz Festivalcreate a weekend of music....Tags: Festive Events, Jazz (genre), Miles Davis, Chris Rock, Bill Cosby
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Jazz review, Friday and Saturday night at the Jazzfest
Tribune arts criticLike a punch-drunk fighter who comes out swinging and against all odds wins the fight, the Chicago Jazz Festival earned a TKO over the weekend. It wasn't always pretty, and there were moments when it seemed as if the 24th annual event was shaping up...Tags: Chicago Jazz Fest, Festive Events, Labor Day, Grant Park, Radio Industry
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All that jazz
Here's how to do the Jazz Fest right: How to get there: Use public transportation. To find out how to get to Grant Park from where you are, call the RTA at 312-836-7000, or visit www.transitchicago.com. But even when there's nothing going on, parking...Tags: Green Mill (club), Festive Events, History, Music Theater, Chicago Jazz Fest
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Puff-free paradises
I love my job. It's unpredictable, fun and gives me a chance to meet new and fascinating folks. But one of the biggest drawbacks is that every time I come home from the bars I have to beat the smell of smoke out of my clothes and hair. It seems as...Tags: Old Town School of Folk Music, Buddy Guy, Art Institute of Chicago, Arts, Dining and Drinking
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