Cheekwood celebrates 50 years as museum and gardenSeptember 30th, 2009 Cheekwood celebrates 50 years as museum and gardenNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
Florida's gov. and Seminole Tribe set gaming deal that omits some of lawmakers' conditionsAugust 31st, 2009 Fla. gov. and Seminoles agree on new gaming dealTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Gov.
Public viewing, tribute planned in Milwaukee for guitarist Les Paul; burial in Wis. townAugust 18th, 2009 Guitarist Les Paul to be buried in Wis. hometownMILWAUKEE — Guitar virtuoso and inventor Les Paul will be buried Friday in his Wisconsin hometown — but not before the public gets to pay their respects in Milwaukee at a science and technology museum along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Former guards, prisoners set to meet on Alcatraz for 75th anniversary of "The Rock"August 7th, 2009 Guards, prisoners reunite on "The Rock"SAN FRANCISCO — Former guards, prisoners and other Alcatraz residents are traveling to "The Rock" this weekend to commemorate its 75th anniversary as a federal prison. Many of those planning to attend are children of guards who grew up on the island and are known as the Island Gang.
Seeger, Baez and some contemporary acts headline anniversary show at Newport folk festivalJuly 30th, 2009 What's old _ and new _ at Newport folk festivalPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Joan Baez was just 18 when she performed at the first Newport Folk Festival, a self-described neurotic and high maintenance teenager who remembers trembling in her sandals as she waited her turn on stage.
NASA celebrates 40th anniversary of man on moon with giant marshmallow-chocolate pieJuly 20th, 2009 Marshmallow 'moon' marks NASA anniversaryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of man's first steps on the lunar surface with a giant moon pie.
Big Ben celebrates 150 years of bongs with special celebration at clocktowerJuly 11th, 2009 Big Ben celebrates 150 years of bongsLONDON — Britain's Big Ben is marking its 150th birthday with a celebration in London on Saturday. The booming bell first pealed on July 11, 1859 — a few weeks after the clock in the famous tower above the Houses of Parliament began keeping time.
Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumJune 29th, 2009 Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumNEW YORK — Peace and love will last a lot longer than three days at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating Woodstock's 40th anniversary with a new exhibit. From July 3 to Nov.
Hard Rock International plans to open hotel and casino resort in Hungary in 2012June 26th, 2009 Hard Rock plans hotel and casino in HungaryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Hard Rock International and two Austrian firms say they will develop a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in northwest Hungary, near the border with Austria and Slovakia — despite the economic crisis. Hard Rock chairman Jim Allen said Friday that the resort is expected to open in early 2012 in the town of Bezenye, 160 kilometers (99 miles) from Budapest, the Hungarian capital, 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Vienna, and just 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Slovakia's capital, Bratislava.
John Lennon's blood-stained clothes on displayMay 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - The blood-stained clothes worn by rock legend John Lennon when he was shot dead are on display here. The clothes were given to his widow Yoko Ono by city officials after the Beatles singer was murdered in 1980.
Lily Allen in love with Aniston's ex-boyfriendApril 15th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Lily Allen has hinted that Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston's ex-boyfriend John Mayer could be her next beau. She has recently complimented Mayer on his 'sexy' guitar skills in a special message to him on her twitter.com blog, reported contactmusic.com.
Baldwin wants Michelle Obama on '30 Rock'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is desperate to land a very special guest for his hit comedy show '30 Rock', as he's hoping to entice US First Lady Michelle Obama to make an appearance on the show. The actor wants the wife of President Barack Obama to follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Jerry Seinfeld by featuring on the sitcom, reports contactmusic.com.
Kate Hudson upset over fewer female-centric filmsJanuary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is disappointed over the dearth of female centric films in Hollywood. Contactmusic.com quoted her as saying: 'It is very hard to get female-driven movies made.
Kurt Cobain's smashed guitar sold for $100,000December 24th, 2008 NEW YORK - A smashed guitar of former Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain has been sold for $100,000 to an unnamed collector, the Seattle Times newspaper reported Thursday. Cobain smashed the Fender Mustang guitar in New Jersey during his first US tour with the band.
Kurt Cobain's broken guitar sells for $100,000December 23rd, 2008 LONDON - A smashed guitar that once belonged to late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain has been sold at an auction for $100,000 (68,493 pounds) 14 years after his death. The sale was confirmed Tuesday by the senior curator of the Experience Music Project in Seattle, US, where the taped-up Fender Mustang (guitar) had been on display, reports contactmusic.com.
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