Jean-Luc Ponty improvised his own career
Jazz violinist's genius is unquestioned
By Walter Tunis Contributing Music Writer
It would seem almost demeaning to refer to the career of perhaps the most influential jazz violinist of his generation as accidental. But the word that landmark French instrumentalist Jean-Luc Ponty continually uses to describe the musical paths he has followed for more than 45 years is unplanned.
Actors Guild schedules second show: site-specific 'SantaLand Diaries'
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Barbara Kingsolver is determined to advocate social change through literature
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Win tickets to see the Radio City Rockettes!
You could win tickets to see the Radio City Rockettes, plus a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet members, pose for photographs and get autographs! Three winners will be randomly drawn to receive four tickets each to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with The Rockettes at Rupp Arena, December 10. Complete the entry by noon Friday, December 4. The earlier you enter, the better your chance of winning one of the three drawings! No purchase necessary. You must be 18 to enter. Other restrictions may apply. Read the rules, and then enter today! Click here to enter the contest
'2012': A disaster-flick compendium
Nothing like a dandy evening's apocalypse to take the edge off recession, unemployment and Afghanistan. With 2012, Roland "Day After Tomorrow" Emmerich serves up World's End 4.0, with cataclysmic effects showcasing what volcanoes, tidal waves and earthquakes will do once that fabled Mayan calendar runs out on Dec. 21, 2012.
Stanford woman in final 2 of 'Top Model'
A Kentucky waitress is one step closer to becoming America's Next Top Model. Laura Kirkpatrick, 19, of Stanford became one of two finalists on The CW's hit reality competition in the episode that aired Wednesday night. During the show, Kirkpatrick won a modeling challenge with an enthusiastic hip-hop dance and cried when her name was called to compete in the finals next week.
Rowan arts center seeks artists
The Rowan County Arts Promotion Federation is seeking artists in all disciplines to participate in Fuse the Muse, a collaborative art project.
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