Perhaps it’s because there’s a close cultural connection between great music and smoky bars. Anyone who knows anything about jazz knows that its truly legendary improvisers – Coltrane, Bird, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie – cut their teeth playing in bars so smoky that it’s a good thing everybody was too busy improvising to need sheet music.
Or maybe it’s because both cigars and music are contemplative pleasures. A
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Cigars And Music: A Natural Combination
Posted by iwellbc on June 12th, 2010
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9 Comments »A Stunning Landmark
Posted by iwellbc on June 12th, 2010
Designed by renowned architect Sir Roy Grounds, The Arts Centre is a compound of theatres and concert halls. It is positioned in the Southgate grounds of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction of the Arts Centre instigated in 1973 following the approval of the master plan for the complex in 1960. However the compound opened at different points. For instance the Hamer Hall opened in 1982 while the Theatres building opened i
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Posted by iwellbc on June 12th, 2010
America’s Got Talent finalist, Donald Braswell II is proving his mettle in the entertainment world. Donald impressed audiences last year on the talent show with his astounding big voice, stunning good looks, and inspirational story. D
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Posted by iwellbc on June 12th, 2010
America’s Got Talent finalist, Donald Braswell II was showcased in a concert in a live mini-concert on Sunday, March 15 at
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Posted by iwellbc on May 20th, 2010
This summer, you may find that your schedule is a little hectic. It seems that as the weather warms, there are more and more things to do. This rule especially applies if you have children. With soccer practice, t-ball, pool parties, and camping trips, you may find yourself bogged down in all the activities. However, in Great Falls, Montana, you have a chance to take a time out and enjoy a touch of class for an evening.
Why not step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Why not take the time to dress up in your finest evening wear, enjoy a cozy dinner for two and then take in an evening of fine music? The Great Falls symphony is dedicated to bringing the fine art of equally fine music to the area, and people from all over the state travel to the city to hear the performance. Since the symphony is waiting for you right on your doorstep, then you are definitely missing out if you have not already gone to a performance.
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