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‘She never pandered to fashion’: why Kirsty MacColl’s vivid pop career was no fairytale
In 1979, a young guitarist and songwriter called Mark Nevin was trying to put together a jokey soul covers band called Gina and the Tonics. A teenage Kirsty MacColl turned up to the first rehearsal, announced that what they were doing was “a waste of time” and suggested that Nevin should play guitar on some…
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Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters after late night finish
Nov 2 (Reuters) – Italian Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters after his second round match finished in the early hours of Thursday morning, with the fourth seed saying he had to make the right decision for health reasons as his next match loomed. Sinner’s clash with Mackenzie McDonald did not start until…
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Black Music Action Coalition, Rock Hall Establish BMAC Music Maker Guaranteed Income & Mentorship Program
The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have partnered to establish the 2024 BMAC Music Maker Guaranteed Income & Mentorship Program. As noted in the press release announcing the news, the program will focus on promoting “economic empowerment and access for emerging Black and female music artists and…
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Sporting KC show St. Louis the intensity of MLS Cup playoffs
Jon Arnold Nov 2, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It was a remarkable first season for St. Louis City SC. So often in sports, teams are fueled by the idea that no one believes in them, and this expansion side had plenty of fuel. Finding an MLS expert that bought into manager Bradley…
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SEC Basketball Tiers
You can almost hear the squeaking of the shoes and the bouncing of the ball in the distance. Monday, November 6th is almost here. There will be nearly 200 games featuring a Division I program tipping off on that opening night. However, the season will somewhat ease into the real fun. For many folks, the…
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Banned Books: Exploring the power of prohibited words and ideas
In a country where diverse voices and stories are more important than ever, considering the implications of book banning is essential. Although book bans may seem like a relic of the past, they didn’t end with the Red Scare or the Holocaust. Prohibitions on certain books based on content often restricts communities from freely exchanging…
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The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO
In June, Brian Hersh became the new CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. Talk about a perfect match. Hersh has spent more than 20 years in the field of nonprofit arts administration, including posts at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Asolo Repertory Theatre. He’s also well known in…
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The Daily Beast Scoops 14 Nominations at LA Press Club’s National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
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Kettering Health Senior Living Partners with Community First Solutions
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Women’s Tennis Heads to Miami Fall Invite
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s tennis heads to its final fall tournament this weekend, taking part in the Miami Fall Invitational in Coral Gables, Fla. The tournament will be played Nov. 3-5 at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Miami. The five-team field competing in the tournament consists…