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 		Interview With Photojournalist Brent Stirton
In 2007 Brent Stirton's heartwrenching photos of executed mountain gorillas captured the attention of the world. Find out how he evokes change through powerful images.
CGI and Digital Experimentation
Directors were willing to engage in experimentation with CGI, once they realised it would be easier to manipulate computer generated scenery rather than build real sets.
Devirginized by Drag
Neil Armishaw floats across the dim-lit stage of a basement burlesque club in an '80s glam leopard robe and 6-inch plastic pole-dancing heels.
Chester Mystery Plays in Toronto, Canada
Medieval and renaissance players will present The Chester Cycle at the University of Toronto, May 21 to 24, 2010.
Audition for So You Think You Can Dance Season 7
As the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' comes to an end, auditions are in place for dancers hoping to compete in Season 7.
The Romantic Ballets
Some people may argue that the ballets from the Romantic period are dated and irrelevant to today's burning issues, but this is far from the truth.
Still Life Art in the Garden Using Sgraffito
Setting up a still life in the garden offers a unique way of exploring oil painting techniques such as Sgraffito.
Female Evil in Shakespeare's King Lear
"Goneril and Regan: two evil daughters of King Lear; their monstrous ingratitude upon receiving his kingdom drives him mad." Definition from the free dictionary.
V&A Show – Decode: Digital Design Sensations
On show - designs created by computer code, interactives where viewers directly influence the work and artwork created by digital traces left by internet communications.
How to Do Painting With Encaustic Art
Use of wax to produce encaustic paintings originated millennia ago. Modern equipment and techniques have encouraged the latest revival of this ancient workshop art.
Actor Marketing vs. Actor Advertising
All too often actors confuse these two terms, not least because the people teaching them don't understand the difference either.
How to Create Paintings With Encaustic Art
Use of wax to produce encaustic paintings originated millenia ago. Modern equipment and techniques have encouraged the latest revival of this ancient workshop art.
Disney On Ice Princess Classics Sparkle
The Disney ice show at Toronto's Rogers Centre (the former SkyDome) features skating Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, Snow White, Mulan, Jasmine and more.
Constructing and Renewing the World's Museums
A recent display at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton celebrated a new era in museum and art gallery construction, with designs for Canada, Germany, and the world.
Travel With A Ballroom Latin Theme
Japan is a nation where Ballroom dance has well blended into the lifestyle of the people. As a result there are specialized Dance Tours catered for dance fans.
The Arches Goes Live
In the past year, The Arches has taken on all-comers to become the key venue for alternative theatre in the West Coast of Scotland.
English Hamlets on New York Stages
The British actor is the latest visitor to tread the boards as the Bard's Dane. He follows in the footsteps of some noteworthy performers.
Portable Digital Photo Storage and Backup
The MemoryKick Si offers one solution to the underlying issue of secure digital photo storage on holiday or for professional photographers in the field.
Arabic Calligraphy
Calligraphy is as old as the written word, arising in several cultures as a form of artistic expression. Arabic calligraphy is one of the most artistic.
How to Take Great Photos of the Family Pet
Every pet owner has pictures of their pets. Knowing how to take pictures that are candid and creative can go a long way in custom art work or fun scrapbook albums.
Barry Humphries Performs in Melbourne
An enjoyable night's entertainment as Barry Humphries brings to the stage two of his best known characters, and introduces some obscure music from the 1920s.
Review - Visual Poetry By Chris Orwig
Chris Orwig shares wisdom gained from years as both a teacher and photographer in the easy to understand guide to making compelling images, titled Visual Poetry.
Color Theory for Beginners
Find out how best to use colors together by studying color theory and color schemes.
SYTYCD Season 6 America's Favorite Dancer Chosen
In the final results from America's votes, the top six are brought down to one winner on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
An Introduction to Scottish Burlesque
In both Edinburgh and Glasgow, burlesque has emerged as one of the country's most vibrant communities and art forms.
Keira Knighley Takes to the Stage
British actress Keira Knightley is busy lately, with several projects on the way and a role in a London stage production.
Top 3 New Year's Resolutions for Artists
Artists can use New Years to focus, boost creativity and hone their artistic skills by making New Year's Resolutions.
How to Use Built-In Light Meters on dSLR Cameras
Modern dSLR cameras provide photographers with three different metering systems, allowing different techniques to properly expose images in varying lighting situations.
Mark Morris's The Hard Nut Ballet
The Hard Nut ballet, by the Mark Morris Dance Group, utilizes the music of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story Nutcracker and Mouse King.
So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 6 Finale
The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' begins the finale week, with the top three female and three male dancers performing in pairs.
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