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Dike-Newall School is in need of musical instruments after the June fire

Turn on the music! Fire-ravaged Maine school needs instruments Dike-Newall music teacher Celina Reed says her classes need a lot, and she’s grateful for the support she’s already received. Updated: 8:13 AM EDT August 31, 2022 After a devastating fire in June, pupils at Dike-Newell Primary School in Bath are attending classes at the free …

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Out & About: Fun and cultural events in the area starting Wednesday, August 31 | Ways of life

Calendar items can be sent to [email protected], brought to the newsroom at 19 E. Church St., Martinsville, or mailed to PO Box 3711, Martinsville, Va., 24115. Photos are welcome. Dates and times must be included. Martinsville Speedway will hold one 75th anniversary celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, on the highway. Attendees …

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Meagan Deschenes is the insomniac responsible for the hard-hitting summer music festival and more

Difficult summer 2022 Demian Becerra Insomniac, the leading producer of electronic experiences across North America, together with their partner Live Nation, have a massive portfolio of Electronic Dance Music events. Many of these events are popular beyond their audience. This portfolio includes events such as Electric Dai DAI sy Carnival, and the annual ritual of …

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Big acts, Broadway plays highlight Van Wezel’s new season | Arts and Entertainment

Bring on the comedy. I keep the cars and the coffee. The new season at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will feature some of the biggest names in comedy, Broadway and popular music, starting with an appearance by Jerry Seinfeld in September and ending with tributes to ABBA and the Beatles in May next. Seinfeld …

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New Castle itself is famous for genetics, music | Local News

John Blangero’s accomplishments go beyond just another New Castle boy-make-good story. Blangero, a native of Mahoningtown and a resident of Port Isabel, Texas, has found two areas of his life where his talents and achievements have catapulted him to global recognition. Born and raised in New Castle, the 64-year-old scientist/musician is a renowned human geneticist …

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Why music is positive for autistic individuals

The most compelling evidence supporting the clinical benefits of music therapy resides in … [+] responsiveness and social-emotional communication, including reduced anxiety, improved speech production, acceptable labeling, and increased interaction with peers. Preliminary findings also support the possibility that music helps in learning daily routines. getty While everyone has a unique way to bond with …

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From England to Batavia, the late music director brought standards and passion for music

The way Jim Owen tells the story, his father Frank had very high standards when it came to music and not every Owen in the family made the cut. “My sister Kathy was a very good singer, and my brother Robert was a very good singer, and then there’s Jim,” the Redfield Parkway honorary chairman …

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