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Jack White attempts record for most metaphors
Friday, May 18, 2012 4:15pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jack White earned his musical stripes with his chart-topping debut solo album "Blunderbuss," and now the singer is attempting to add another accolade to his shelf - a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert. The eccentric former White Stripes frontman, who also has put "Blunderbuss" forward for the fastest named album in history, did not explain why he is attempting this feat of speech, but his record company is concerned about failure. ......more
Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make "Idol" final
Friday, May 18, 2012 1:10pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week's finale. The elimination of Ledet - through audience voting and not by the judges - sets up a final showdown between Sanchez and Phillips to determine who will be named the next "American Idol," a distinction that has belonged to hitmakers such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, among others. ...
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Renowned baritone Fischer-Dieskau dead at 86
Friday, May 18, 2012 10:34am
BERLIN (Reuters) - German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose passionate and sensitive interpretations of German lieder brought the 19th-century song form to life again for new generations, died on Friday, 10 days short of his 87th birthday. Sometimes described as the most recorded singer in history, Fischer-Dieskau died in the town of Berg on Starnberg Lake in Bavaria, the Bavarian State Opera announced on its website. "The death of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is a great loss for the entire music world. Through his interpretations of vocals he decisively influenced the art of opera singing. ......more
Van Halen postpone more than 30 concert dates
Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:13pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band Van Halen on Thursday postponed more than 30 concert dates of their U.S. summer tour, leading to speculation the "Runnin' with the Devil" group was feuding again. The band's official website, van-halen.com, took down all its dates after June 26, listing only 15 more shows, ending in New Orleans. Closely-watched fan site, Van Halen News Desk, said 31 dates had been postponed, starting on July 7 in Uncasville, Connecticut and ending on September 25 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...
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Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63
Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:17pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disco queen Donna Summer, whose sultry voice and pulsing rhythms on hits like "Last Dance" and "Love to Love You Baby" defined the 1970s disco era, died of cancer on Thursday at age 63. Summer, who won five Grammys and sold more than 130 million records worldwide, died surrounded by her family in Naples, Florida, publicist Brian Edwards said. He declined to specify what type of cancer caused her death. "Early this morning, surrounded by family, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith. ...
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Sneak Peek at LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
being filmed right here in Del Norte County!
Johnny Bigfoot from Alliecine on Vimeo.
73rd Annual Azalea Festival- Memorial Day Weekend Activities
Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce
73rd Azalea Festival "Gem of the South Coast"
May 25, 2012 - May 28, 2012
This is the 73rd Brookings-Harbor Azalea Festival: a four-day community wide festival featuring Art, Flower, Quilt and Car Shows; a Parade, Street Fair, Kiddie Carnival, Food Court, Beef BBQ, Party at the Port, and lots more throughout the Memorial Day Weekend.
FRIDAY, MAY 25th
9:00am-5:00pm-FLOWER SHOW & PLANT SALE. Brookings Harbor Garden Club. Quality locally grown plants. Chetco Grange Hall, Shopping Center Avenue, Harbor.
Noon-5:00pm-FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder Street, Brookings.
5:30pm-7:00pm: AZALEA FESTIVAL KICK-OFF MIXER. Meet Grand Marshals Bob & Phyllis Kerr; Pioneer Citizen Helen Hanscam and the 2012 Azalea Festival Queen and her Court. Flora Pacifica, 15541 Oceanview Dr.
4:00pm-10:00pm. 3rd ANNUAL PARTY AT THE PORT. Artisan booths, food, live music, beer garden, and car show. Boardwalk, Port of Brookings Harbor.
6:00pm-7:30pm-VIETNAM VETERANS ROLL CALL. Vietnam Veterans of America #757. Roll call of 672Oregonians killed in the Vietnam War. In front of City Hall at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
SATURDAY, MAY 26th
8:00am-11:00am –Breakfast , Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Dr.
11:00am-2pm-Lunch and Beer Garden, prices vary. Brookings Elks Lodge.
8:00am-11:00am-KID’S FISHING POND. Oregon South Coast Fisherman. Kids 12 and under FREE. Ray’s Food Place parking lot. Fifth Street & Hwy101.
9:00am-2:00pm: RELAY FOR LIFE PRIZE WHEEL. All Ages. Prizes large & small. Ray’s Food Place. 906 Chetco. /one spin;/two spins. Benefit for Curry Relay for Life.
9:00am-5:00pm-”DOUGHBOY TRAILER”. Fried bread/sugar. Street Fair Food Court. Brookings-Harbor Lions Club
10:00am-73rdAZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE. Parade Route: South on Chetco Avenue (HWY 101), East on Oak Street to Azalea Park.
10:00am-7:00pm-STREET FAIR. KID’S CARNIVAL, PONY RIDES, INFLATABLES. Hwy 101 & Fifth Street, Brookings.
10:00AM-5:00PM: DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALES. Throughout Brookings’ business community along Chetco Avenue. Brookings Merchants Association.
10:00am-4:00pm-FRIENDSOF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder Street, Brookings.
10:00am-5:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL SPRING PLANTSALE. Flora Pacifica. 15447 Oceanview Drive.
10:00am-5:00pm– 29th AZALEA QUILT SHOW. Azalea Quilters Guild. Kalmiopsis Elementary School Gymnasium. 650 Easy Street, Brookings.
11:00am-5:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL ART SHOW. Sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association. Vote for People’s’ Choice Award. Display of adult and children’s art work,demonstrations, raffle, door prizes and silent auction. Azalea Middle SchoolGym, Pacific Ave., Brookings.
11:00am-2:00pm-ST. ELIZABETH’S GUILD PIE SALE. Slice of homemade pie and ice cream. .00 a slice add .50 for ala mode, .00 for whole pie. Behind St. Timothy’s Church-downstairs.
11:00am-4:00pm: CURRY COUNTY CRUISERS SHOW AND SHINE CAR SHOW. Port of Brookings Harbor.
11:00am-10:00pm. 3rd ANNUAL PARTY AT THE PORT. Artisan booths, food, beer garden, live music and car show. Boardwalk, Port of Brookings Harbor.
12:00pm-4:00pm-FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE– Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder Street.
12:00pm-5:00pm-FLOWER SHOW & PLANT SALE. Brookings-Harbor Garden Club. ChetcoGrange Hall, Shopping Center Avenue, Harbor.
12:00pm-5:00pm-CHETCO VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN. 15461 Museum Road, Harbor.
1:00pm-AZALEA PARK PROGRAM. Presentation of Azalea Court, Grand Marshal, Pioneer Citizen, Honored Guests & Parade Awards. Azalea Park Bandshell, Azalea Park, Brookings.
4:00pm-5:30pm-PIONEER CITIZEN RECEPTION. Public Welcome! Presentation of Pioneer Citizen, Azalea Court and festival dignitaries. Presentation of pioneer display. Refreshments. (Donations welcomed). Chetco Valley Museum, 15461 Museum Road, Harbor. 2 miles south of Chetco River Bridge.
6:30pm-8:30pm: SATURDAY NIGHT ART GALA.Sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association. Announcement of art show winner; interactive evening of art; make and take projects, portraits and sale of small pieces of art (). Auction and door prizes at 7:45pm. Entrance fee: over 15 years old. Azalea Middle School Gym, Pacific Avenue, Brookings.
SUNDAY, MAY 27th
8:00am-1:00pm-ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Masonic Lodge. All-you-can-eat breakfast. .00 Donation, under 5 Free. 416 Azalea Park Drive.
8:00am-4:00pm-CURRY COUNTY CRUISERS AZALEA FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. Port of Brookings Harbor. .00 entry fee.
AZALEA FESTIVAL RUN– Kids Dash: 8:30 (free), Half Marathon () and 10K run () 10:00am . Registration 30-45 minutes prior to event. BHHS High School Track. Fee includes shirt & medal for 10K and Half Marathon. Contactbritjenks@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call 541-467-8644 for further info.
9:00am-4:00pm.-”DOUGHBOY TRAILER”.Fried bread/sugar. Street Fair Food Court. Brookings-Harbor Lions Club.
10:00am-7:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL STREET FAIR. KID’S CARNIVAL, PONY RIDES, INFLATABLES. Hwy 101 & Fifth Street, Brookings.
10:00am-3:00pm-FLOWER SHOW & PLANT SHOW. Brookings-Harbor Garden Club. ChetcoGrange Hall, Shopping Center Avenue, Harbor.
10:00am-4:00pm– 29th AZALEA QUILT SHOW.Azalea Quilters Guild. Kalmiopsis Elementary School Gymnasium. 650 Easy Street, Brookings.
10:00am-5:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL SPRING PLANT SALE. Flora Pacifica, 15447 Oceanview Drive..
10:00 am to 4:00pm– 3rd ANNUAL PARTY AT THE PORT. Artisan booths, food, live music, beer garden, and car show. Boardwalk, Port of Brookings Harbor.
11:00am-4:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL ART SHOW. Sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association. Display of adult and children’s art work,demonstrations, raffle, door prizes and silent auction. Azalea Middle SchoolGym, Pacific Ave., Brookings.
12:00pm-2:30pm-19th ANNUAL SLUG RACES at Slugs ‘N Stones ‘N Ice Cream Cones, Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor. No charge to race. Bring your own slug or .00 Slug rental fee. Donations to South Coast Humane Society if you rent a slug. 469-SLUG.
3:00pm ORCA CONCERT, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Noon-3:00pm-FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Bag Sale: .00/bag. Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder Street.
Noon-5:00pm-CHETCO VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN. 15461 Museum Road, Harbor.
12:00pm-4:00pm-ANNUAL DEEP PIT BBQ. Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive. Upper level at Elks Lodge. Adults pre-sale $10 or at door; kids 11yrs.and under pre-sale , or at the door. Pre-sale tickets thru the 23rd.
MONDAY, MAY 28th
8:00am-11:00am-ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Masonic Lodge. All-you-can-eat breakfast. .00 Donation, under 5 Free. 416 Azalea Park Drive.
10:00am-5:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL STREET FAIR, KID’S CARNIVAL . Hwy101 and Fifth Streets, Brookings.
10:00am-5:00pm-AZALEA FESTIVAL SPRING PLANTSALE. Flora Pacifica. 15447 Oceanview Drive.
11:45am-MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY. BOARDWALK AT THE PORT OF BROOKINGS .*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS, BLANKET AND UMBRELLA.*
12:15 pm: FLY OVER BY OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD*
Titanic: A Remembrance Presentation
2012 Fall Soccer League Sign Ups - Ages 4-14
Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods Workshops
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2012 Riding for a Cure- Crescent City Poker Run
A Benefit for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Saturday, June 2nd Registration begins at 7am, Run begins at 9am. The Run will begin at the Chart Room Parking Lot and conclude at the Del Norte Fairgrounds.
Cost is $25 per bike or $40 per couple and includes a BBQ Tri Tip Lunch, drawings, music & fun!
For more information visit crescentcitypokerrun.com or call Phil at 954-2467
Fatally Stabbed Woman Runs Over Alleged Assailant's 2-Year-Old
An Ohio woman who was allegedly stabbed by her best friend as she sat in a running car, stepped on the gas before she died and ran over her alleged attacker’s two toddlers, killing one, police said. The bizarre chain of events began with an...
Trio Planned to Attack Obama's Chicago HQ: Officials
50 Injured in Ga. School Bus Crash
Six school buses taking some 200 middle school students to Six Flags crashed today in Newton County, Ga., leaving more than 50 people injured, state officials said.
Mary Kennedy Funeral Held
Family and friends gather in NY for funeral of Mary Kennedy, estranged wife of RFK Jr.
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