| Twist to fabric of art
THE lines between fashion and art are being blurred like never before. From intricately embellished gowns and jackets to jewellery and computer bags, a new exhibit at the Art Gallery of South Australia is proving wearable art is in. The exhibit, Freestyle: New Australian design for living , which opened yesterday, showcases the latest contemporary creations by Australian fashion, furniture, accessory and homewares designers. Curator Brian Parkes, from Sydney's Object Gallery, said bringing various elements of design together was like creating a "kaleidoscope". "Just like an artist, designers are motivated by different things," he said. "Having an exhibition showcasing this motivation paves the way for other future designers." Mr Parkes said bringing the exhibition to Adelaide would help broaden visitors' perceptions of art.
Don't shed a tear yet for letter writing
If e-mail and texting has you thinking paperless society, think again. Who still doesn't love to get a real, hold-it-in-your-hand, keep-it-forever letter? Love letters, thank-you notes, and even quick hello notes are very much in — even in a world where pop star Fergie does a summertime ticketless concert tour sponsored by Verizon Wireless (with entry via phone messages). "To get a letter in the mail is really exciting," said Kathleen Neuman, 21, a senior at Loyola University in Chicago. Neuman, an advertising and public relations major, began writing home to friends and relatives in Ohio when she started school. And she's found herself the subject of envy among her school friends. "Everyone else is like, 'Man, I wish I got a letter in the mail,' " she said.
Michael Marcus: Truth, Love and Soul
Philadelphia performance artist Skip Homer Jackson recently asked my opinion about a number of jazz artists who have been overlooked because they were great stylists who played in the shadows of great players. I immediately thought of Booker Ervin in relationship to John Coltrane; and Booker Little, who ironically was little (no pun intended) appreciated during the 1960's era of stellar jazz hornmen. In the back of my mind too, was the multi-instrumentalist/band leader and composer Michael Marcus. The following interview should, in a colorful and informative fashion, fill in the blanks for those who may casually know of him. It is no accident that Marcus is much like many of the cats with whom he has had long associations (the late saxophonist Frank Lowe, trumpeter Ted Daniel and Sonny Simmons).
KERREY ON!
IS Bob Kerrey heading back to Nebraska? The Democrat, who was the governor and a senator of that state, is president of the New School here these days. But at the recent fund-raiser for Hillary Clinton at Ronald Perelman's East Hampton house, several Dems, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, were urging Kerrey to run for the seat of Sen. Chuck Hagel, the anti-war Republican who's talked about as a potential presidential candidate. "Hagel hates the Bush administration," said one source. Even if he doesn't run for the White House, he's expected to retire from the Senate. next item > .
Easter hits heights in England try spree
LAWRENCE Dallaglio is ready to "raise the bar" after potential World Cup rival Nick Easter threw down a record-breaking challenge at Twickenham. Both players could conceivably be named in the 30-man World Cup squad England head coach Brian Ashton will unveil on 14 August. Alternatively only one of them might make the cut for a prized back-row place alongside certainties such as Joe Worsley, Tom Reece and Lewis Moody. And Easter, the unsung Harlequin, stole a march in spectacular fashion, becoming the first England No8 to score a Test hat-trick, while his four-try exhibition - all close-range scores as a sledgehammer pack reduced Wales to rubble - matched Neil Back's quartet against World Cup qualifying opponents the Netherlands in Huddersfield back in 1998.
Fashion design center seeks aid in mending cutbacks
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. By ALISHA SEMCHUCK
Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - While students concentrate on cutting out patterns at the Fashion Design Training Center, the facility's owner seeks ways to solve a dilemma - cutbacks of government educational assistance funds means some potential students can't afford to enroll. Miriam Nieves, owner and instructor at the vocational school, initially approached Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich with the problem, saying agencies like the county's Greater Avenues for Independence have said they have no money to help students who want to enroll at the Palmdale-based fashion institute. She has received the same response from the Employment Development Department.
Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. CONCERTS Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. 2007 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. All shows at 8 p.m., except where noted. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., comedian Lewis Black, $46-$60. 781-383-9850, themusiccircus.org. Franklin: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. Sept. 8, 8 p.m., Kim & Reggie Harris, Wishing Chair. $15. 508-528-2541, circlefolk.org. Hanover: Summer concert series, Hanover Bandstand, Route 139, Hanover Center. Sept. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., the Satuit Band. Free. 781-826-7528, hanover-ma.gov. Kingston: South Shore Folk Music Club, The Beal House, Route 106. Sept. 7, 8 p.m., Amy Gallatin.
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