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- State announces arts and cultural grants - Morning Sun
- Bill recognizes cultural value of cockfighting - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
- Bessie Smith Cultural Center Spring Events Announced - Chattanoogan
- American Samoa gains federal designation to preserve ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
| State announces arts and cultural grants - Morning Sun Posted: 01 Apr 2010 02:37 AM PDT GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs is awarding $1.5 million to arts and cultural groups for basic operations, a fraction of the $7.9 million given to a year ago. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |||
| Bill recognizes cultural value of cockfighting - Honolulu Star-Bulletin Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:27 AM PDT Cockfighting is illegal, but that didn't stop Hawaii lawmakers from advancing a resolution yesterday recognizing its cultural value. In front of a crowded room of cockfighting enthusiasts and animal welfare advocates, the House Tourism, Culture and International Affairs Committee passed the resolution in a 4-2 vote, moving it to the House Judiciary Committee. The resolution doesn't have the force of law and wouldn't legalize cockfighting, which is prohibited in all 50 states. But supporters say cockfighting has a long history in Hawaii and among Filipino immigrants who cherish it. "Hawaii is our home and our culture," testified Paul Romias of Waianae. "We are cockfighters, and there's nothing wrong with it." Animal rights groups called cockfighting a cruel blood sport that uses gaffs—sharp knives tied to game birds' legs—in a duel to the death. "We should recognize that a cultural practice can be immoral even though it's immensely valuable by those who practice it," said Cathleen Matsushima of Kalihi, who told lawmakers about a neighbor beaten to death in 2001 in a cockfighting dispute. Resolutions do NOT have the power of law, but cockfighting activists hope the two measure will be an important first [ Watch ] Before adopting the resolution, representatives amended it to include a line saying that they don't support gaffs or gambling, which often surrounds cockfighting. One of the lawmakers to vote against it, Rep. James Tokioka of Kauai, said he worries that this resolution may be misleading because it supports cockfighting but doesn't legalize it. "We're sending mixed messages," said Tokioka (D, Wailua-Koloa). "Why do we pass it if we're not going to get to the next step?" Inga Gibson, Hawaii state director for the Humane Society of the United States, said the blades, blood and death involved in cockfighting prove that it shouldn't be permitted. "This is not something you would see naturally occurring in the wild. This is animals being forced to fight," Gibson said. "It's about a sick sense of entertainment."
Cockfighting fans argued that the practice is already widespread, and it could boost the economy if it were legitimized. "We lost the sugar cane. We lost the pineapple. What we have now is, we are depending on tourists. ...Why not legalize chicken fighting?" asked George Senen of Waipahu. Cockfighting is a misdemeanor under state law, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,000 and one year in prison. Police testified that cockfighting laws are difficult to enforce because of Hawaii's strict privacy laws. Cockfighting is a felony in 39 states, and federal law bars moving gaffs and other cockfighting tools across state borders. ON THE NET: » capitol.hawaii.gov, search for HCR277 and HR199 Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |||
| Bessie Smith Cultural Center Spring Events Announced - Chattanoogan Posted: 01 Apr 2010 04:56 PM PDT
Bessie Smith Cultural Center Spring Events Announced | posted April 1, 2010 The Bessie Smith Cultural Center announced its spring line up of exciting exhibitions and events.
Aaron Henderson: Harmonic Inspirations Mr. Henderson defines jazz music as a dialogue exchange between artists. In his collection, Harmonic Inspirations, Mr. Henderson uses gouache and oil as a primary means of expressing narratives of his life experiences and love of jazz music. Thursday, April 15 Bessie Smith Birthday Celebration, 6 p.m.
The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will celebrate the life of the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith along with an artist reception for Aaron Henderson. The event is free and open to the public. Sunday, June 13 Bend Unplugged, 2 p.m. Bessie Smith Cultural Center will host a Bend Unplugged series on Sunday, June 13, with a performance by Otis Red and the Black Banjo Project. If you love traditional blues and folk music, you are in for a treat. Tickets are just $5 and may be purchased at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Monday, June 14 Post Strut Blues Show, 8 11 p.m. Dont let the party end after the Bessie Smith Strut. Make plans to attend the Bessie Smiths Post Strut Blues Concert from 8 11 p.m. For just $5, you have a chance to continue the party with featured blues artist, Eric Steckel and New Orleanss jazz band, the Soul Rebels. For more information about the upcoming exhibits and events at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, call 423 266-8658.
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| American Samoa gains federal designation to preserve ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:27 PM PDT PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - American Samoa Gov. Togiola Tulafono says first lady Michelle Obama has informed him that the U.S. territory has been designated a Preserve America Community. Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy their cultural and natural heritage. Community status recognizes those that use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. American Samoa is the 814th community to receive the designation since the Preserve America's inception in 2003. Obama wrote Tulafono in February that the territory "holds a treasured place in the American story." Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |||
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