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Painting is just another way
of keeping a
diary.
Pablo Picasso
Art is the only way to
run away without leaving home.
Twyla Tharp
I don't paint things.
I only paint the difference
between things.
Henri Matisse
An artist cannot fail;
it is a success to be one.
Charles Horton Cooley
All art requires courage.
Anne Tucker
Painting is easy when
you don't know how,
but very difficult when you do.
Edgar Degas
Anyone who says you can't
see a thought simply doesn't know art.
Wynetka Ann Reynolds
Great art picks up
where nature ends.
Marc Chagall
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Cyd Charisse
1921 - 2008
Her legs were once insured for 1 million dollars - dancing partner to Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, Tula Ellice Finklea "Cyd Charisse" died at her home June 17 of a heart attack. She was 87. As a child, she learned to dance to overcome the effects of Polio then went on to star in films such as Singin' in the Rain, Brigadoon, and The Band Wagon. She is survived by her husband, actor Tony Martin and son Nico Charisse, Jr.
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 | Otha Elias "Bo Diddley" Bates McDaniel
1928 - 2008
Rock and Roll founder Bo Diddley died June 2 of heart failure. He was 79. Creating one of the most recognizable rhythms in history, Diddley also penned many well known hits like I'm A Man, Who Do You Love, and Before You Accuse Me. His success was often overshadowed by his more flamboyant counterparts of the 1950's era but the next generation rocker, including the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, credited Diddley for his influence. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
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 | Harvey Korman
1927 - 2008
The multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor and comedian died May 29 of heart failure. He was 81. Best known for his myriad roles on the Carol Burnett Variety Show, Korman also starred in his own television variety show as well as films such as History of the World, Part I and Blazing Saddles. He is survived by his wife and four children.
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Sydney Pollack
1935 - 2008
Filmmaker and actor Pollack died in his California home May 26 after a short bought with cancer. He was 73. Best known for his Oscar winning films that include Out of Africa, Tootsie, and Absence of Malice, he was working as an actor when encouraged to direct by legendary Burt Lancaster. His last screen performance was in Michael Clayton which was nominated for seven Oscars. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and six grandchildren.
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 | Dick Martin
1922 - 2008
Half of the successful 1960's comedy duo of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In fame, Thomas Richard "Dick" Martin died May 24 of respitory failure. He was 86. His often edgy and risque comedy raised eyebrows during the counter-culture revolution but made American's laugh all the same. His show with Rowan launched the careers of many famous celebrities among them Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, and JoAnn Woorley. Martin is proceeded in death by his comedy partner Dan Rowan and survived by his wife and two children.
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Cornell Capa
1918 - 2008
Founder of the International Center of Photography in New York City, Capa died of Parkinson's Disease May 23. He was 90. Brother to famous war photographer, Robert, Cornell focused rather on "opening the door to worlds that people would not have seen otherwise." He leaves behind no immediate survivors.
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 | Robert Rauschenberg
1925 - 2008
Perhaps America's most influential artist from the 20th century died May 12, 2008 of heart failure. He was 82. Rauschenberg redefined what being an artist, meant by working in more than one medium - he was a painter, photographer, printmaker, choreographer, performer, set designer, and composer, often combining more than one medium into a single piece. See the New York Times for an outstanding expose on the artist. |
Eddy Arnold
1918 - 2008
Eddy Arnold was one of country music's first popular stars with an astonishing 86 million records sold in his lifetime. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Arnold's heyday between 1945-1954 saw 57 consecutive singles, 19 of which hit No. 1. He died May 8, 2008. He was 89. He is survived by two children.
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 | Danny Federici
1950 - 2008
E Street Band keyboardist Federici died of Melanoma April 17. He was 58. Known as "the silent one", for 40 years he was friends and musical companion to Bruce Springsteen, staying active as a session player during the E Street Band layoffs with Joan Armitrading, Graham Parker, and others. His last performance was a guest appearnace with Springsteen in Indianapolis March 20. He is surviced by his wife and three kids.
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 | Charlton Heston
1923 - 2008
Heston died April 5. He appeared in 85 films, including Ben-Hur, for which he won the Best Actor Oscar. Heston announced in 2002 that he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and though no cause of death was given, his symptoms were consistent with that diagnosis. Heston is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lydia Clarke, and their two children. |
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Richard
Widmark
1915-2008
Widmark died March 24. He was 93 and had been ill for some time. His career spanned 50 years and some 70 films, including 1974's Kiss of Death, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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Abby Mann
1928-2008
Known as a script writer with a social conscience, Mann died March 27. He was 80. The cause of death was not given. Mann won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1961 for Judgment at Nuremberg.
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 | Arthur C. Clark
1917 - 2008
A visionary and science fiction writer of more than 100 books, Clark died in his Sri Lankan home March 18 of breathing complications as a result of post-polio syndrome. He was 90. Perhaps best known for his book, and subsequent movie with director Stanley Kubrick, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clark was equally as well known for championing telecommunications, specifically those using satellites. The winner of numerous literary awards, the British born writer leaves behind no wife or children.
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 | Anthony Minghella
1954 - 2008
Director of films such as Truly Madly Deeply, Cold Mountain, and The English Patient, Minghella died after surgery on March 18 of a brain hemorrhage. He was 54. The British screenwriter turned director completed some 11 films before his death earning a total 12 Oscars while nominated for an additional 24. He died soon after the completion of his last film, Alexander McCall Smith's, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. He is survived by a wife and two children, Max and Hannah |
 | Jeff Healey
1967 - 2008
One of the most gifted, and unconventional guitarists to ever pick up the instrument, Healey died of cancer March 2 in Toronto, Canada. He was 41. The disease that took his life was also responsible for robbing his sight as a child. He took up guitar at 3, laying it across his lap and created a unique style. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Two time Oscar nominee Roy Scheider died February 10, 2008 in Little Rock, AR from Myeloma. Best known for his role in the 1975 Spielberg blockbuster Jaws, Scheider garnered the two Oscar noms for his performances in All That Jazz and The French Connection. Scheider was 75.
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Heath Ledger
1979 - 2008
Daring actor Heath
Ledger was found dead in his NYC apartment January 22, 2008. He was 28.
The Australian-born actor turned down less challenging roles for more
focused characters in films like Monster's Ball and Brokeback Mountain
in which he played a closeted gay cowboy that earned him an Oscar
nomination. He will appear as The Joker in the latest Batman film
slated for a summer 2008 release. He is survived by a two year old
daughter. |
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Allan Melvin
1923 - 2008
Known as "Sam The
Butcher" on the Brady Bunch, Melvin died January 17, 2008 of cancer. He
was 84. The lovable character actor also had starring roles as Archie
Bunker's friend in All in the Family and Sgt. Bilko's sidekick on the
Phil Silvers Show. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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Suzanne Pleshette
1937-2008
Perhaps most
recognized as Bob Newhart's first television wife, Suzanne Pleshette
lost her battle with lung cancer January 20, 2008. She was 70. The
actress of many film and television roles, for a younger generation she
is best known as Karen's mother on Will & Grace. Pleshette was
preceded in death by husband, actor Tom Poston
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Singer/songwriter
John Stewart died January 20, 2008 of a brain aneurysm or massive
stroke in the same San Diego hospital in which he was born. He was 68.
A member of the legendary Kingston Trio, Stewart rose to songwriting fame when he authored the Monkey's 1967 hit Daydream Believer, the same year he left the Kingston Trio. He went on to record some 45 solo recordings most notably Gold in 1979. He is survived by his wife and four children.
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Oscar Peterson
1925 - 2007 |
Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson died December 23 of kidney failure at his home in Montreal Canada. He was 82. One of the most memorable pianists and jazz innovators of his time, Peterson inspired contemporaries and future generations alike. From the Montreal Gazette on his life, "growing up poor, fighting off tuberculosis, quitting
school at 14 to pursue his music, enduring systemic racism... playing Carnegie Hall at 24... selling countless recordings, winning eight Grammy
awards..." 'nuff said. |
Dan Fogelberg
1952 - 2007
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Dan Fogelberg died December 16 from prostate cancer. He was 56. Fogelberg's recording career began in 1972 launching two decades of platinum sellers and hits like Same Old Lang Syne and Leader of the Band. His last release of original material came just before his diagnosis in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Jean.
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 | Ike Turner
1931 - 2007
R&B singer/songwriter Ike Turner died December 12 in his California home. He was 76. Turner rose to fame in 1959 with a hit featuring his then-wife, soulful singer Tina. The pair went on to have several more hits including Proud Mary, which was a Grammy winner for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Turner's life was marred by drug abuse and the stigma of spouse abuse when ex-wife Tina released her autobiography I, Tina. Turner managed to clean up and start making music again, earning another Grammy for his solo work in 2007. He is survived by two sons.
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Kevin Dubrow
1955 - 2007
DuBrow, lead singer for heavy metal glam rock band Quiet Riot was found dead in his Las Vegas home November 25. He was 52. No cause of death was released though no foul play was suspected and, having celebrated his birthday one month earlier, was reportedly in good health.
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Dick Wilson
1916 - 2007
Best
known as Mr. Whipple, the cantankerous grocery store owner with a
penchant for Charmin bathroom tissue, Wilson (born Riccardo
DeGuglielmo) died November 19. He was 91. The British born character
actor is survived by his wife and two daughters. |
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Norman Mailer
1923 - 2007
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning author Norman Mailer died of acute renal failure November 10, 2007. He was 84. A life built on opinions, Mailer was always in the thick of it; from Vietnam to political campaigns, women's liberation movement, and more. He led a rambunctious lifestyle that included six wives, one of which he stabbed at a party while drunk. He is survived by 9 children.
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George Osmond
1917 - 2007
Patriarch of sibling performers The Osmonds, George Osmond died of natural causes November 6, 2007. He was 90. Preceded in death by wife, Olive, in 2004, they had 9 children; 7 became performers including popular duo Donny and Marie. He is survived by 9 children, 55 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. |  |
 | Robert Goulet
1934 - 2007
Awaiting a lung transplant for a rare pulmonary disease, crooner Robert Goulet died October 30, 2007. He was 73. A mainstay of television in the 50's and 60's, Goulet received critical acclaim for his work in theater early in his career followed by hit songs and successful stints in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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Porter Wagoner
1927 - 2007
Grammy winner Porter Wagoner died October 28, 2007 of Lung Cancer. He was 80. A Grand Ole Opry member since 1957, Wagoner also hosted a self-titled television show for more than 20 years. He made 21 year old Dolly Parton his singing partner in 1970 and produced a number of hits with her. His last album was released this summer. He is survived by three children.
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 | Deborah Kerr
1921 - 2007
Scottish
born actress Deborah Kerr died October 16, 2007. She was 86. Starring
in some 50 films, she is perhaps best known for her roles as Anna in The King and I with Yule Brenner and From Here To Eternity with Burt Lancaster. She is survived by three children. |
Joey Bishop
1918 - 2007
The last surviving member of entertainment 's famed Rat Pack that included Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. Dean Martin and Peter Lawford, Bishop died October 17, 2007 of multiple causes. He was 89. Born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, Bishop made a name for himself as a comedian and actor, hosting The Tonight Show and other talk shows and game shows over the decades.
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 | Marcel Marceau
1923- 2007
French mime Marcel Marceau died September 23. He was 84. At the end of World War II, in which he was part of the French Resistance, Marceau studied dramatic arts. By 1947 he had revived the antiquated art of mime and formed a troupe, the only one of its kind in Europe. He never stopped performing. He is survived by four children,
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 | Alice Ghostley
1926 - 2007
Beloved character actress Alice Ghostley lost her long battle with colon cancer September 22. She was 81. Ghostley is perhaps best known as Bernice on Designing Women, and Esmeralda, the bumbling witch maid from Bewitched. Her credits include To Kill A Mockingbird, The Graduate, Grease, and many, many other screen, television, and stage performances. She is survived by her sister, Gladys.
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 | Madeleine L'Engle
1918-2007
Celebrated author Madeleine L'Engle died September 7, 2007 after a long illness. She was 88. Best known for A Wrinkle In Time, in which she borrowed 19th century novelist Edward George Bulwer-Lytton's most famous line, "It was a dark and stormy night", L'Engle crafted more than 60 books of poetry, prayer, and children's and juvenile fiction, many of which were somewhat autobiographical. She is survived by a son and daughter.
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 | Luciano Pavarotti
1935-2007
Famous, and sometimes infamous, Italian opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti died September 6, 2007 of pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Pavarotti is credited with making opera somewhat hip, even being called a "rock star" by some for his efforts to bring opera into the mainstream. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Three Tenors that included himself, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. He is survived by his wife and four daughters.
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John Scott
1940-2007
Nationally renowned New Orleans sculptor John Scott died September 1, 2007 of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 67. A John D. MacArthur Fellowship awardee and art professor at Xavier University since 1965, Scott was forced to relocate to Houston after hurricane Katrina destroyed his studio where he remained until his death. He is survived by his wife, a son, four daughters, and six grandchildren. |  |
 | Max Roach
1924-2007
Legendary drummer, Max Roach, died in his sleep August 15, 2007. He was 83. A drummer's drummer, Roach heavily influenced the Jazz of the 1940's and 1950's with his innovative rhythms; a trait that virtually created the Bebop style that became synonymous with The Beat Generation. A self-taught player, Roach got his big break at 16 when he sat in on a three night stint for an ailing Duke Ellington drummer. He went on to collaborate with such legendaries as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Clifford Brown. Roach is survived by five children.
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 | Merv Griffin
1925-2007
Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. died August 12, 2007 from prostate cancer. He was 82. The long-time entertainment staple started his career as a radio singer before making a name for himself as the consummate game show guru with hits such as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. His self titled talk show ran an impressive 20 years. Griffin is survived by a son and two gradnchildren. |
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Ingmar Bergman
1918-2007
Famed
director, Ingmar Bergman, died at his island home in Faro, Sweden July 30, 2007. He was 89. A pioneer in
the filming industry, Bergman leaves behind more than 50 films such as The Seventh Seal
which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1957. Colleague,
Woody Allen, from a 1988 tribute quoted in the New York Times, said Bergman was
"the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention
of the motion picture camera." 'nuff said.
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| Charles Lane
1905-2007
"Grumpy character actor" Charles Gerstle Levison aka Charles Lane died July 9. He was 102. Lane started in film just after "talkies" were invented. He proceeded to appear in a number of well-known television shows such as I Love Lucy, Petticoat Junction, F Troop, and The Beverly Hillbillies among many others. His career wasn't limited to TV; he also appeared in such films as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, You Can't Take It With You and, perhaps most notably, It's A Wonderful Life in which he played Old Man Potter's rent collector. His last film was Disney's 1995 remake of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. He is survived by one son.
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Doug Marlette
1949-2007
| Doug Marlette, Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, died July 10, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. He was 57. Marlette is perhaps best known for his popular syndicated cartoon strip Kudzu. He won the Pulitzer in 1988 and has won nearly every award possible for his field including the Neiman Fellowship at Harvard University - the only cartoonist to do so. He turned to novel writing with The Bridge in 2001 followed by Magic Time in 2006. He is survived by his wife and son.
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1929-2007
Known as "America's Diva" Beverly Sills died July 2, 2007 from inoperable lung cancer. She was 78. A coloratura soprano and opera star around the globe, Sills made an impact outside the genre with her girl-next-door appeal and generous spirit. She made regular guest appearances on TV, even hosting her own talk show for a time, and for two years she was a contributing correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning. Sills was also the general director of the New York City Opera for 10 years before becoming chairwoman of the Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera. Perhaps her most important roll was her unwavering advocacy for the arts throughout her life. She is survived by 2 children, 3 stepchildren, and a brother.
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was a sad month for the arts
*Tony Thompson, 31, lead singer for Hi-5
*Larry Hamlin, 58, founder of National Black Theater Festival
*Marly De Oliveira, 69, poet
*Robert Tracy, 52, dance writer
*John Moriarty, 69, poet and philosopher
*Pamman, 87, novelist
*Pavel Rammel, 85, singer, actor, comedian, author
*Martin Weber, 102, graphic designer
*Liz Claiborne, 78, clothing designer
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 | David Halberstam: 1934 - 2007
Pulitzer Prize winner and one
of America's most treasured authors and journalists, David Halberstam,
died in a California car crash Monday, April 23, 2007. He was 73. A
Harvard graduate, Halberstam rose to prominence as a journalist
covering the Vietnam War for the New York Times and is perhaps best
known for his book, of which he wrote 20, The Best and The Brightest, about
the foreign policies of the John F. Kennedy administration. Halberstam
is survived by his wife and daughter. Listen to NPR's extensive
coverage of this tragic death at npr.org |
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.: 1922 - 2007
One
of the 20th century's most influential authors, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.,
died April 11, 2007 from irreversible brain trauma caused by a recent
fall. He was 84. Vonnegut wrote more than a dozen novels, among them Cat's Cradle and Hocus Pocus.
He also produced a string of short stories and plays. His humor and
noted skepticism were prominent aspects of his writing, though friends,
such as author Gay Talese, declared, "He was not a mean man. And boy,
that's saying something for writers." In World War II Vonnegut was
captured during the Battle of the Bulge. Held underground as a prisoner of war, he survived the Allied Forces' firestorm on Dresden. That experience inspired his most noted work, Slaughterhouse Five,
which garnered international attention and started his career. He is
survived by wife, photographer Jill Krementz, and seven children. |  |
| Don Ho: 1930 - 2007
Famed Hawaiian singer of "Tiny Bubbles", Donald Tai Loy Ho,
died Saturday, April 14, 2007 of heart failure. He was 76. Born of
Dutch, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Hawaiian heritage, Ho
entertained visitors to the Hawaiian Islands for nearly 40 years,
wowing them with comedy, music, and his pineapple sweet charm. Ho's
career began in 1964 in his father's Waikiki bar called Honey's. He
went on to record numerous albums and appear on well known TV shows
such as The Tonight Show, The Bob Hope Show, and his own Don Ho
specials. He is survived by his wife and six children. |
Art pioneer, Sol Lewitt, died
April 9, 2007 in New York from complications of cancer. Lewitt was a
painter, printmaker, and sculptor who was highly influenced by
photographer Eadweard Muybridge (best known for his stop action
photography of a running horse). His work was often simple shapes and
simple colors which drew its share of criticizm early on. Lewitt
believed that the thought process, rather than the artist or how the
work was created, was the most important aspect of the artwork. He
began exhibiting in the 1960's and by the 1980's was presenting
retrospectives in some of the nation's largest and finest galleries and
museums. Sol Lewitt was 78. |
Solomon (Sol) Lewitt: 1928-2007
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 | Brad Delp: 1951-2007
Bradley (Brad) Delp, lead singer of Boston
died March 9 of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was 55. Known for his
kindness and incredible vocal range, Delp fronted such chart-topping
singles as More Than A Feeling, Peace of Mind, and Don't Look Back.
With over 17 million copies sold, Boston's 1976 self-titled album is
still one of the biggest selling albums of all time. A long awaited
summer tour of the band with Delp at the helm has been canceled
indefinitely. Brad Delp is survived by his fiance and two children |
Ross Zirkle: 1955-2007
Respected University of Kentucky art professor and noted printmaker Ross Zirkle
died March 12. He was 52. Zirkle was diagnosed with stage IV cancer
last summer yet continued working until the end. Area artists donated
artwork to help with medical expenses and taught those classes he was
unable to attend. In the fall of 2006 Zirkle put together 46 works at the Art Depository in Nicholasville for what would be his final exhibit Putting my Affairs in Order. A public memorial for the beloved colleague is being planned | 
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Michael Brecker: 1949-2007
Winner of 11 Grammys
during a 30 year career, jazz legend Michael Becker lost his battle
with MDS and Leukemia on January 13, 2007. He was 57. Without losing
his unique jazz styling, the tenor
sax man moved seamlessly between genres, often appearing with pop
greats like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. Along with his brother,
Randy, Michael formed the highly successful Brecker Brothers and
eventually embraced a solo career in 1987. He is survived by his wife,
two children, his brother Randy, and sister Emily. michaelbrecker.com |  |
 | Denny Doherty: 1940-2007
1/4 of the 1960's pop phenom Mamas and Papas,
Doherty, 66, died after a short illness in January leaving Michelle
Phillips the last remaining member of the band. With a string of hits
like Monday, Monday, California Dreamin' and Dedicated to the One I Love, The Mamas and The Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. |
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| James Brown: 1933-2006
James
Brown, affectionately known as the "Godfather of Soul" and "The hardest
working man in show business", died December 26, 2006 after being
hospitalized with pneumonia. He was 73. His revolutionary hits began
with R&B group the Famous Flames' "Please, Please, Please"
in 1956, followed by a string of solo hits like "Out of Sight", "(Get
Up, I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine", "(I Got You) I Feel Good", and
"Say It Out Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". He was inducted into the
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was presented the Grammy award for
lifetime achievement in 1992. He also took home Grammys in 1965 with
"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" and 1987's "Living In America". Brown is
credited with influencing at least two generations of performers that
followed. |
 
Gordon Parks, 1963 "American Gothic" 1942 | Gordon Parks: 1912-2006
Gordon Roger
Alexander Buchannan Parks was a groundbreaking photographer, musician,
poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He rose to
notoriety with his many photo essays in Life magazine as well as directing the 1971 hit film Shaft. The
Kansas native who died one year ago at age 93 is being memorialized
during this one year anniversary of his passing across his home state.
One of those memorials in planning at Wichita State University is the Gordon Parks Center for Creativity |
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KY7 Biennial
DEADLINE: JULY 24, 2008
a series of exhibitions,
presented by the Lexington Art League, showcasing new work by living artists in
Kentucky and any of its contiguous states including Ohio, West Virginia,
Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, celebrating the richness
and variety of the visual arts in our region. All artists who have spent time
during the last three years working in any of the above states are invited to
submit images of their work, in any medium, along with an exhibition statement
and resume for consideration by the selection committee. While all media will
be considered, the exhibition will place special emphasis on contemporary art
that uses new media or installation work.
Eligibility and Media: KY7 Biennial. All media and styles will be
considered.
All artists, age 18 and older, having lived and
worked in Kentucky or its contiguous states within the last three years are
eligible.
For
more complete information, visit lexingtonartleague.org
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2008 Comic Art Show
LexArts and the Comic Creators Group are requesting submissions for the 2008 Comic Art Show, to be held at the ArtsPlace Gallery August 8 - September 6, 2008. This exhibit will have two age categories: 18 and over and under 18. Please download and submit the appropriate application at www.lexarts.orgDeadline: 18 and over - Postmarked by July 21 or drop off by 5pm July 24; Under 18 - Drop off by 5pm August 4 *at least one submission by each under 18 applicant will be exhibited
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KENTUCKY WOMEN WRITERS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES WRITING CONTEST
New this year, the Gypsy Slam Poetry Prize honors writers ages 13—18 who have an interest in the art of poetry.
They will also award three Betty Gabehart Prizes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Entries must be postmarked by July 31
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KENTUCKY WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS’ SEMINAR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Applications for Kentucky Women Playwrights’ Seminar (KWPS) are being accepted for seven Kentucky women writers who desire to explore the genre of playwriting and to dramatize issues that impact their lives and encourage positive social change
deadline for completed applications August 8thVisit silvercreekwriters for more
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A ROOM OF HER OWN FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 LITERARY GIFT OF FREEDOM AWARD
A
Room Of Her Own Foundation is dedicated to helping women artists
achieve the privacy and financial support necessary to pursue their
art. The foundation annually provides an award of
$50,000 to a woman writer. The foundation's 2009 Literary Gift of Freedom Award
will be given to an American woman writer who is a U.S. citizen and
will be living in the U.S. during the grant period. Acceptable genres
for this grant are poetry, playwriting, creative nonfiction, and
fiction. The program requires a $35.00 application fee.
Click here to visit the foundation's Web site for complete program guidelines.
Deadline October 31, 2008
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The Nude
January 10 - March 1, 2009
ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2008
twenty-third
annual Nude presented by the Lexington Art League.
Artists are invited to submit images of their work, in any medium, along with
an exhibition statement and resume for consideration by the selection
committee. All media will be considered. All
artists, age 18 and older, are eligible to enter The Nude. All media and styles
will be considered. No reproductions will be accepted. The artist must provide
any necessary electronic equipment. All works must have been completed since
January 2006 and not previously shown in any LAL gallery.For
more complete information, visit lexingtonartleague.org
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SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2008 MOTIF ANTHOLOGY
Motif, a new anthology series to be published annually by MotesBooks of Louisville is seeking submissions for the first volume. The theme is music, the working title is Writing by Ear. Submissions may be poems, short
stories, song lyrics, short memoirs, essays, letters, creative
nonfiction, or other forms.
- Prose: Under 3,000 words
- Poetry/lyrics: Up to 3 pieces
All genres, including combinations of forms will be considered as long as music
is referenced in the works either directly or indirectly, and the
presence of music figures significantly and artfully in the piece.
The submission deadline is August 5, 2008 with publication anticipated in November 2008.
For a complete description of specific submission guidelines visit MotesBooks.com or email MOTIF@MotesBooks.com
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COMIX
a Lexington Art League exhibition of
comic and cartoon creations that range from conceptual sketches and finished
drawings to printer's proofs, printed newspapers, and individual pages from
comic books and graphic novels.
Deadline November 7, 2008
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