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Faith Prince
Prince, Faith 1957–PERSONALBorn August 5, 1957, in Augusta, GA; married Larry Lunetta (a musician), 1986 (some sources say 1992); children: Henry. Education: Attended University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1980.Addresses: Agent—Bauman, Redanty & Shaul Agency, 5757 Wilshire... Read more |
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James Elroy Flecker
James Elroy Flecker 1884-1915, English poet and playwright. From 1910-13 he served in the diplomatic corps. A preoccupation with the exotic is revealed in his verse, particularly in The Golden Journey to Samarkand (1913). His two plays, Hassan (pub. 1922) and Don Juan (pub. 1925), were... Read more |
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William King (poet)
William King 1663-1712, English poet. He supported the Tory and High Church party. He is noted for his humorous and satirical writings, which include Dialogues of the Dead (attacks against Richard Bentley, pub. 1699) and Miscellanies in Prose and Verse (1709).... Read more |
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Bartholomew de Glanville
Bartholomew de Glanville or Bartholomaeus Anglicus , fl. c.1250, English Friar Minor. He taught theology at Paris, and he was the author of De proprietatibus rerum (first pub. c.1470), a famous medieval encyclopedia of natural history.... Read more |
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Robert Franz
Robert Franz , 1815-92, German composer of about 350 lieder, intimate songs, usually in strophic form. The first of them (pub. 1843) drew warm praise from Schumann. Franz championed a revival of the music of Bach and Handel.... Read more |
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Richard Tarlton
Richard Tarlton d. 1588, Elizabethan actor and clown. One of the Queen's Men, he gained fame for his improvised jests, jigs, and doggerel. A collection of anecdotes, Tarlton's Jests (pub. 1592?-1611?), is attributed to him. He is thought to have been the model for the jester Yorick described in ... Read more |
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Edward Noyes Westcott
Edward Noyes Westcott 1846-98, American novelist and banker, b. Syracuse, N.Y. He is known for his popular novel, David Harum (pub. posthumously, 1898), which concerns a shrewd, humorous country banker.... Read more |
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working mens clubs
working men's clubs. Clubs which brought working men together sociably took many forms, including friendly societies for mutual insurance and gatherings in pubs or beerhouses for news and information and to enjoy shared interests and pursuits such as music and gardening. But the working men's club... Read more |
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Boris Leonidovich Pasternak
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak , 1890-1960, Russian poet and translator. Pasternak became an international symbol of the incorruptible moral courage of an artist in conflict with his political environment. Early Life and Works The son of the celebrated painter Leonid Pasternak and the concert pianist... Read more |
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Philip Dormer Stanhope 4th earl of Chesterfield
Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield, 4th earl of 1694-1773, English statesman and author. A noted wit and orator, his long public career, begun in 1715, included an ambassadorship to The Hague (1728-32), a seat in Parliament, and a successful tenure as lord lieutenant of Ireland (1745-46). His... Read more |
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Another round of pub songs on tap.(News)
...regular date on the calendar. The Rightful Owners Of The Song concert, held last November...the city's best pub singers and gave...Natalie Cole. The concert was a one-off commission...become an regular event. He said: "The...it back?'" The ... |
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Nightlife.(AGENDA)(schedule of concerts and comedy shows)(Calendar)
...for yourself at Joe's Pub. (February 4.) [ILLUSTRATION...OMITTED] HUGO LINDGREN CONCERTS ANDREW W.K [Rock...Seated show][Rare event][MELLOW] Joe's Pub...No seats][Rare event][SERIOUS BUSINESS...MAD PROFESSOR [Rare event] ... |
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Music & dance.(AGENDA)(concert schedules)(Calendar)
...TREASURES" Chamber music Rare event Premiere SERIOUS BUSINESS...join for an all-Eotvos concert with several premieres...ANDREW MCKENNA LEE Rare event Local talent SERIOUS BUSINESS Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St...98. MEREDITH MONK Rare event ... |
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CASTING ABOUT - A WEEKLY CALENDAR OF LAKE-AREA EVENTS
...s first appearance in the calendar. Around TownCOMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES The Bedford Academy...Arts will present free summer concerts. Third Sunday of each month. 5 p.m. June's concert features classical guitarist...m. Free. Below the Pizza ... |
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1000 ISLANDS Calendar of EVENTS
...York State Food and Wine Festival. Event celebrates Made in New York foods...best blues festivals around, the event takes place on the streets and venues...blues festival, with additional concerts held at pubs, restaurants and local hotels... |
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Legacies.(cultural events)(Calendar)
...s weekly listing of upcoming cultural events. East: The Dead Sea Scrolls debut in...Sunday, Tony Kushner hosts a benefit concert at Joe's Pub for the Jenin Freedom Theater, whose...Mustache Institute at 'Stash Bash, an event benefitting prostate cancer ... |
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The three-month culture orgy: a plan for every day of the fall, from Amy...
...Valley of Elah, about a father who seeks to find his missing Iraq-soldier son. 22 A 40th anniversary of Hair concert at Joe's Pub! Celebrate the expansion of your mind, your politics, and your sexual vocabulary. (Father, why do these words... |
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Second round of pub songs.(News)
...regular date on the calendar. The Rightful Owners Of The Song concert, held last November...the city's best pub singers and gave...Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert was a one-off commission...become a regular event. He said: "It...the ... |
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Joy palpable in Irish concert Performing is a privilege, says fiddler
...GLOBE SOUTH 1 / CALENDAR Eileen Ivers...Irish Christmas concert tomorrow night...fund-raising event for itself.The...seats 970, hosts concerts, plays, and civic events. It has also provided...s reach with a concert series ... |
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Around Town
...oakforestparks.org. Pub Trivia Chicago...Forest, hosts its Pub Trivia event beginning at 7...meeting. Dillon Concert Musician John Dillon...perform a free concert from 7 to 11 p...Forest. A full calendar of upcoming ... |
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