Acadiana Briefs for Jan. 1, 2010
- 1:19 AM — Jan 01 —
- Source: ABC - WBRZ 2theadvocate.com - Baton Rouge LA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers kicks off its "Come in from the Cold" music series at 7 p.m. Read More
Entertainment digest
- 11:46 AM — Dec 31 —
- Source: Post-Bulletin - Rochester MN
Recordings of the Aug. 19 Americana Showcase in Rochester will be broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio. Read More
Coming up -- Published Dec. 31, 2009
- 3:52 AM — Dec 31 —
- Source: The Record - Stockton CA
The Ripon act is one of the area's most intriguing and innovative bands, and you'll always hear something new and unexpected at their shows. Read More
Charlestons GoodNight returns
- 10:27 PM — Dec 30 —
- Source: The Charleston Gazette - Charleston WV
It's not fussing over the schedule or working with the city to make sure people have parking and transportation around town on New Year's Eve during Charleston's GoodNight Celebration. Read More
Our annual tribute to citizens who make Tucson a better place
- 12:49 PM — Dec 23 —
- Source: Tucson Weekly - Tucson AZ
"In bad times," says W. Mark Clark, president and CEO of CODAC Behavioral Health Services, "substance-abuse disorders, anxiety, depression and situational stress increase. These times bring out the unfortunate in people." Read More
Alicia Keys among first Premier's Awards for the Arts
- 11:24 AM — Dec 23 —
- Source: Cayman Net News
The First Annual Premier's Award was introduced at the recent Cayman Islands Jazz Fest at Camana Bay on Saturday, 5 December and honored 10 local musicians, as well as international star Alicia Keys. The Premier's Award acknowledges the contribution of an individual whose professional life has been dedicated to and integrated with improving the lives of others, according to the Cayman Department of Tourism, and is intended to celebrate the outstanding achievement of individuals who have shown "great talent, enthusiasm and dedication" in the areas of culture, music, literature, theatre, visual and performing arts, education or sports. Read More
CSU Happenings for Dec.- Jan.
- 11:35 AM — Dec 22 —
- Source: ABC - WTVM 9
Columbus State will close Monday through Friday, Dec. 21-25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year holidays, plus Monday, Dec. 28 as a designated furlough day for faculty and staff. Read More
Local Locals: Making Gospel Kosher
- 5:10 PM — Dec 18 —
- Source: The Local - Maplewood - The New York Times
When Joshua Nelson started out as a teacher at a South Orange Hebrew school, he decided to play it by ear. Read More
Child porn suspect former P.C. music, swimming teacher
- 11:22 AM — Dec 18 —
- Source: News Herald - Panama City FL
A man arrested on more than 4,000 counts of child porn possession taught music and swimming lessons in the area, his employers and police confirmed Wednesday. Read More
Review: 'A Spiritual Christmas'
- 3:31 AM — Dec 13 —
- Source: The Baltimore Sun - Baltimore MD
T he Christmas season began last weekend for those who attended the Arundel Vocal Arts Society concert "A Spiritual Christmas" at Calvary United Methodist Church. Read More
Biography
Civil rights champion Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, GA, on January 15, 1929; progressing through Morehouse ... Read the full Martin Luther King, Jr. bio.
