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Listed 1/8/2014
Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky
Reference number: 13001053
The Hiram and Art Stamper House in Knott County, Kentucky is significant as the home of two master fiddlers: Hiram Stamper (1893 - 1992) and Arthur “Art” Stamper (1933-2005). Their house was constructed in 1931 and remained important in the development of the Stamper fiddle music tradition. Hiram Stamper was a well-known fiddler within the genre of traditional Old-Time music and his son, Art Stamper, learned Old-Time fiddling from his father. Hiram Stamper is recognized for his important part in maintaining the purity of Kentucky fiddle music and the old traditions. This music is considered a critical heritage to the southeast Kentucky region. Art Stamper is also known for his contributions to other music forms, including Bluegrass Music and Mountain Music, as evidenced by the increasing popularity of his recordings throughout his career. Although he found success in multiple styles, Art Stamper continued to revere the Old-Time tunes on which he had been raised.
Both Stampers' mastery of the fiddle has its roots in their home place, the isolated hollow in Knott County, Kentucky. Due to this isolation, in the early 20th century, when outsiders "discovered" Eastern Kentucky and the rest of Appalachia, they came to regard it as a place where an 18th- and 19th-century way of life persisted. Certainly this view was applied to the understanding of music produced in this mountainous area; rather than focusing on how musicians innovated in creating music over time, folklorists who document mountain musicians observe how those players have maintained centuries old traditions. A large share of both Stampers' significance as fiddle players relates to archaic methods, fiddle tunings, and style of play; however, place becomes an important element of this analysis. Both Hiram and Art had exposure to the world beyond Knott County, as both served in the military overseas. After 1934, Hiram remained in his Knott County home and his music is noted for its purer connection to Knott County's musical past. Art Stamper, on the other hand, did not return to his home after military service and migrated to a number of Kentucky towns, including Louisville. Consequently, his musical expressions have a greater range. Both Stamper fiddlers help us reflect on the way that folk music serves as more than a mere pastime. Because traditional music results from, transmits, reinforces, and is symbolic of the culture that produces it, this music can help us understand the cultural significance that it carries.
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Two Black Cat helicopters perform at the Bournemouth Air Festival 2015.
A Royal Navy sponsored event was a great day for the senior service with thousands of people putting on the sun lotion for the second day as temperatures soared for the crowds to see the Armed Forces put on an amazing display.
The event was opened with a full display by Royal Navy Black Cats, Commando Helicopter Force Helicopters and the Royal Marine Commandos beach assault.
The excellent weather continued throughout the day with displays by the Red Arrows, Royal Navy Wildcats, B17, Army Red devils and other spectacular displaying aircraft, supported by a variety of Royal Navy warships anchored just off the award winning South Coast of Bournemouth beach.
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MacRitchie Reservoir
MacRitchie Reservoir (Chinese: 麦里芝蓄水池, Pinyin: Maìlǐzhī Xùshuǐchí) is Singapore's oldest reservoir. The reservoir was completed in 1868 by impounding water from an earth embankment, and was then known as the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir.
History
Boardwalk at MacRitchie Reservoir
Reservoir, boardwalk and running trail convergeBefore the early 19th century, most of the Singapore main island was covered by primary forest. Soon after the British established a settlement in Singapore in 1819 and commercial activity took root, there was a demand for fresh water. However, it was decades before the settlement's first fresh water supply was established.
Between 1820 and 1870, a substantial portion of the virgin forest was cleared to assist Singapore in becoming an important trading post. Prior to this, Chinese planters had also worked the forested land for timber and the cultivation of crops like gambier, pepper and rubber [rubber was not planted commercially in Singapore before the 20th century]. By 1886, only 10% of the original forest cover remained.
In 1823, British Resident John Crawfurd proposed the building of a reservoir and waterworks, setting aside $1,000 for these plans but nothing came of them. Another plan that ended up in smoke was the idea to tap the headwaters of Singapore Creek.
Finally, in 1857, Straits Chinese merchant Tan Kim Seng donated $13,000 for the improvement of the town's waterworks but delays, poor planning and use of the wrong building materials ate into the budget. New plans were drawn up for an impounding reservoir in Thomson. Tan's money was insufficient – the cost of the new reservoir was $100,000 – but colonial headquarters in Calcutta refused to make up the rest of the cost. When Tan died in 1864, the reservoir was no nearer completion.
Construction was eventually completed in 1868 but the pumps and distributing network were not finished until 1877. By this time, public confidence in the government's ability was dented.
In 1882, in a move to salvage its reputation, the Municipal Council erected a fountain in Fullerton Square in honour of Tan Kim Seng. The fountain was later to moved to Queen Elizabeth Walk, where it stands today.
In 1891, the holding capacity of the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir, after its designer John Turnbull Thomson, was expanded to over 465 million imperial gallons (2,110,000 m3). Municipal Engineer James MacRitchie oversaw this $32,000 expansion and the reservoir was named after him in 1922. In the 1890s, he had urged the government to buy the Chasseriau Estate for use as a reservoir but it was not until much later that the purchase was made.
However, the reservoir's 4 million imperial gallons (18,000 m3) a day were still insufficient to meet demand. Water was pumped into the reservoir from the upper section of Kallang River, one of the island's bigger sources of fresh water. Other fresh water supplies – Lower Peirce Reservoir and Seletar Reservoir – were completed in 1912 and 1920 respectively. However, the government realised that Singapore would not be able to meet its own fresh water needs. In 1927, a water treaty was signed with the Sultan of Johor. Singapore received its first supply of water from Johor in 1932 but Singapore is now more independent.
The development of the MacRitchie Reservoir brought the forest devastation around the area to a halt. The forest surrounding the reservoir has been protected as a water catchment reserve. The forested areas surrounding the other two reservoirs, Peirce Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir (formerly Seletar Reservoir) were also protected when these reservoirs were developed.
During World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore built a Shinto Shrine, Syonan Jinja,in the middle of the MacRitchie Reservoir forest in Singapore. When the British forces re-occupied Singapore, the Shrine was destroyed. However, ruins of the shrine remain and serve as a quaint piece of History accessible only to those willing to look for it, given its obscure location. The National Heritage Board declared the site a Historic Site in 2002, although no plans have been made public to develop or to protect the site.
Present
More than one square kilometre of primary forest still flourishes in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve today, particularly around MacRitchie Reservoir. Rubber trees, remnants of the plantations from the 19th century, can still be seen along the fringes around the reservoir.
There are boardwalks skirting the edge of the scenic MacRitchie Reservoir and walking trails through the forest. They range in distances from 3 km to 11 km. Interpretative signboards along the boardwalks allow for a self-guided tour along the fringes of the MacRitchie forest.
The boardwalk around the perimeter of the MacRitchie Reservoir brings the visitor through interesting secondary forest in the Central Catchment nature area. The boardwalk which hugs the reservoir also allows for easy exploration of freshwater wildlife. The Ant plant (Macaranga bancana.) and pitcher plants are common in the area.
In addition to the boardwalk, another popular attraction is the HSBC TreeTop Walk, a 250 m aerial free standing suspension bridge spanning Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalang which are the two highest points in MacRitchie. The bridge was completed in July 2004, and the TreeTop Walk was officially launched on 5 November 2004. The structure, which is 25 m at its highest point, offers visitors a panoramic view of Upper Peirce Reservoir and the surrounding lush rainforest. Jelutong Tower also offers a view of the Singapore Island Country Club golf course and the MacRitchie Reservoir.
The 3.2 km and 4.8 km trails are still used as cross-country running routes for various inter-school competitions today.
Schools can be seen using the reservoir as a place for water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. There are certain competitions held there annually. A new amenities hub has been recently constructed following the opening of a multi storey car park. This is part of the renewal programme.
Dan Auerbach on the opening night of Bluesfest. What a great atmosphere, energy and music! The show was amazing. And summer finally showed up in Ottawa, it was hot and did not rain. Not like the last time they performed in Ottawa: www.flickr.com/photos/36647280@N07/5917732504/in/photolis...
Listed 1/8/2014
Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky
Reference number: 13001053
The Hiram and Art Stamper House in Knott County, Kentucky is significant as the home of two master fiddlers: Hiram Stamper (1893 - 1992) and Arthur “Art” Stamper (1933-2005). Their house was constructed in 1931 and remained important in the development of the Stamper fiddle music tradition. Hiram Stamper was a well-known fiddler within the genre of traditional Old-Time music and his son, Art Stamper, learned Old-Time fiddling from his father. Hiram Stamper is recognized for his important part in maintaining the purity of Kentucky fiddle music and the old traditions. This music is considered a critical heritage to the southeast Kentucky region. Art Stamper is also known for his contributions to other music forms, including Bluegrass Music and Mountain Music, as evidenced by the increasing popularity of his recordings throughout his career. Although he found success in multiple styles, Art Stamper continued to revere the Old-Time tunes on which he had been raised.
Both Stampers' mastery of the fiddle has its roots in their home place, the isolated hollow in Knott County, Kentucky. Due to this isolation, in the early 20th century, when outsiders "discovered" Eastern Kentucky and the rest of Appalachia, they came to regard it as a place where an 18th- and 19th-century way of life persisted. Certainly this view was applied to the understanding of music produced in this mountainous area; rather than focusing on how musicians innovated in creating music over time, folklorists who document mountain musicians observe how those players have maintained centuries old traditions. A large share of both Stampers' significance as fiddle players relates to archaic methods, fiddle tunings, and style of play; however, place becomes an important element of this analysis. Both Hiram and Art had exposure to the world beyond Knott County, as both served in the military overseas. After 1934, Hiram remained in his Knott County home and his music is noted for its purer connection to Knott County's musical past. Art Stamper, on the other hand, did not return to his home after military service and migrated to a number of Kentucky towns, including Louisville. Consequently, his musical expressions have a greater range. Both Stamper fiddlers help us reflect on the way that folk music serves as more than a mere pastime. Because traditional music results from, transmits, reinforces, and is symbolic of the culture that produces it, this music can help us understand the cultural significance that it carries.
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The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus - Act II, Scene IV and Act III, Scene I
Performed at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare festival, Kapiti regionals
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ATLANTIC CITY_NJ_MAY_29: American Rapper Tauheed Epps, better known as "2 Chainz" performed at the Pool After Dark, Harrah's Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday May 29, 2016: Photo: Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics
ATLANTIC CITY_NJ_MAY_29: American Rapper Tauheed Epps, better known as "2 Chainz" performed at the Pool After Dark, Harrah's Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday May 29, 2016: Photo: Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics
Showgirl Exotic Dancer Performing at the Cabaret Show at Hotel Cubanacan Las Cuevas Trinidad Cuba June 1994
Performed by the Republic Polytechnic Dharma Endari at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre during In Youthful Company.
Cliff Richard performs at State Theatre; Sydney, Australia...
Tonight British performing artist legend, Cliff Richard, performed to a full house at Sydney's iconic State Theatre.
The 72-year-old singer strutted his way around the stage like a much younger man. Not quite The Rolling Stones pace, but maybe a step or two faster that if The Beatles were still going.
He did his new stuff...STILL REELIN' AND A-ROCKIN', and to the delight of the masses, went on to play old favorites such as Devil Woman, Some People, and his biggest hit We Don’t Talk Anymore.
His black sequin suit never looked so good... well, you get the idea.
If this is all part of the "Grey Dollar", bring on more of these guys. Not quite ready for the rocking chairs yet. Rock on (in front of all your Aussie fans).
Bio...
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. He is the third-top-selling singles artist in the United Kingdom's history, with total sales of over 21 million in the UK and has reportedly sold an estimated 250 million records worldwide.
With his backing group The Shadows, Richard, originally positioned as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Little Richard and Elvis Presley, dominated the British popular music scene in the pre-Beatles period of the late 1950s and early 1960s. His 1958 hit single "Move It" is often described as Britain's first authentic rock and roll song, and John Lennon once claimed that "before Cliff and the Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music." Increased focus on his Christian faith and subsequent softening of his music later led to a more middle of the road pop image, sometimes venturing into gospel music.
Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Richard has become a fixture of the British entertainment world, amassing many gold and platinum discs and awards, including three Brit Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards. He has had more than 130 singles, albums and EPs make the UK Top 20, more than any other artist and holds the record (with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s–2000s). He has achieved 14 UK No. 1 singles (or 18, depending on the counting methodology) and is the only singer to have had a No. 1 single in the UK in five consecutive decades: the 1950s through to the 1990s.
Richard has never achieved the same impact in the United States despite eight US Top 40 singles, including the million-selling "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore", the latter becoming the first to reach the Billboard Hot 100's top 40 in the 1980s by a singer who had been in the top 40 in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. In Canada, Richard achieved moderate success in the 1980s with several albums reaching platinum status. He has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Europe and Asia, and he retains a following in other countries.
2012...
Cliff celebrated New Year 2012 in Paris with friends. He spent a short spell in NYC in January before his return to his home in Barbados. A holiday cruise in February followed by a few days with friends in Florida, and then back to Barbados. A brief trip to Germany was next, to perform with RTL AllStars at Sixt's 100 year celebrations in Berlin. He returned to Barbados to finish up work in the garden and begin to prepare for his upcoming performances.
In May Cliff visited RHS Chelsea representing BHS Barbados exhibit "Summer Holiday" and enjoying the other gardens on show. He was honoured to be asked by Dionne Warwick to take part in the Hunger Project Charity Gala performance at the Royal Albert Hall in the same week, and then began his rehearsals for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert. Even when rehearsing Cliff managed to fit in a Patron visit to Shooting Star Hospice, Weybridge where he caught up with staff, patients and parents to witness the wonderful care the hospice provides.
The Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace was one highlight in an amazing 2012 for Cliff. Despite the weather he also managed to celebrate the Jubilee Boat Pageant with friends in London, catching a bus to beat waiting in the rain for a taxi amongst the crowds.
A brief trip to Aalborg, Denmark followed to open the "Park of Singing Trees" (Cliff planted the first tree there many years ago). Cliff then managed to take a short Mediterranean cruise with friends before performing at another charity event, for St John's Beaumont School in Windsor raising essential funds for their sister school in Africa.
Cliff was honoured to be asked by Samsung to carry the Olympic Torch in Birmingham and (ever one to combine events) he took the opportunity to visit staff and patients at the Birmingham Women's Hospital Neonatal Unit to see the equipment the Birmingham Fan Club have purchased through their fundraising in Cliff's name. Cliff then joined the bus of fellow torch bearers for a few hours en route to his designated spot in Birmingham for an uplifting and memorable run.
Cliff's annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships visit enabled him to catch up with friends and fellow tennis fanatics before his annual Portuguese summer holiday.
A brief return to the UK from Portugal for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics courtesy of friends, and then he spent an enjoyable month at his Quinta, enjoying the peace and quiet and catching up with local friends.
Cliff performed at a cancer charity event in London in October before heading off to Thailand, Cambodia and Burma for a memorable and educational trip with close friends.
Cliff was delighted to be the guest of honour at a charity Lunch given by The Lady Taverner's at the Dorchester in November, hosted by Judith Chalmers, then a return home to Barbados again to begin preparations for his 2013 Australasian Tour.
Promo...
CLIFF RICHARD RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2013 FOR THE STILL REELIN' AND A-ROCKIN' NATIONAL TOUR...
With global record sales beyond 250 million and a ceaseless performance schedule spanning the 54 years of his career, Cliff is set to return to Australia and New Zealand with a hit-packed national tour STILL REELIN' AND A-ROCKIN'.
The STILL REELIN' AND A-ROCKIN' tour, staged in February 2013, will see Cliff perform at the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne's new Hamer Hall, the Brisbane Convention Centre, the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and will finish with a stunning outdoor concert at the Sandalford Winery in Swan Valley, WA.
Websites
Cliff Richard official website
State Theatre
Eva Rinaldi Photography
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This devotee carried a small aluminium cup that he filled with the water from the Ganges river and poured back into the river as he uttered prayer and washed himself.
Performing Arts Center- An unexpensive & extensive structure open to occupation.
This Zeppelin garage inspired building was designed to host several street art troupes.
On a budget, the architects reduced costs and building technology to offer the largest blank canvas space as possible.
Performed by Singapore Chin Woo (Athletic) Association for the Dance of the Golden Lions at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre during Huayi 2023 - Chinese Festival of Arts.
Q: Does performing ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) during the months of Hajj have any particular virtue different from performing it in other months?
A: The best month to perform ‘Umrah is during Ramadan, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘Umrah (performed) in Ramadan is equal to Hajj (in reward).
السؤال :
هل وردت أحاديث تدل على أن، أم أن فضلها كسائر الشهور؟
المفتي:
محمد بن صالح العثيمين
الإجابة:
نعم، ورد في صحيح مسلم عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: "عمرة في رمضان تعدل حجة"، فالعمرة في رمضان تعدل حجة، كما جاء به الحديث، ولكن ليس معنى ذلك أنها تجزئ عن الحجة، بحيث لو اعتمر الإنسان في رمضان، وهو لم يؤد فريضة الحج سقطت عنه الفريضة، لأنه لا يلزم من معادلة الشيء للشيء أن يكون مجزئاً عنه.
فهذه سورة {قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ}، تعدل ثلث القرآن، ولكنها لا تجزئ عنه فلو أن أحداً في صلاته كرر سورة الإخلاص ثلاث مرات لم يكفه ذلك عن قراءة الفاتحة، وهذا قول الإنسان: "لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير"، عشر مرات. يكون كمن أعتق أربع أنفس من ولد إسماعيل، ومع ذلك لو قالها الإنسان وعليه عتق رقبة، لم تجزئ عنها.
وبه تعرف أنه لا يلزم من معادلة الشيء للشيء أن يكون مجزئاً عنه.
Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, New York. Shea's Performing Arts Center (originally called Shea's Buffalo) is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events. It was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. Shea's boasts one of the few theater organs in the US that is still in operation in the theater for which it was designed. The theatre was designed by the firm of Rapp and Rapp from Chicago. Modeled in a combination of Spanish and French Baroque and Rococo styles, the theatre was designed to resemble opera houses and palaces of Europe of the 17th and 18th centuries. Originally the seating accommodated nearly 4,000 people, but several hundred seats were removed in the 1930s to make more comfortable accommodations in the orchestra area; there are now 3,019 seats at Shea's. The interior was designed by world-renowned designer/artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, and most of the interior elements are still in place today. Many of the furnishings and fixtures were supplied by Marshall Field in Chicago, and included immense Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers of the finest quality. The theater opened on January 16, 1926, showing the film "King of Main Street", starring Adolphe Menjou.
When the original owner Michael Shea retired in 1930, Shea's interests were headed by V. R. McFaul, who owned and managed several dozen Shea's Theaters in the metro Buffalo area until his death in 1955. Loew's Theatres took over the chain's interests in 1948. The theatre fell into some disrepair in the 1960s and 1970s when downtown Buffalo was in decline. It was operated at that time by Loew's Corporation as primarily a showcase for "Blacksploitation" films. The theatre was owned at that time by Leon Lawrence Sidell, who was failing to pay his taxes. A small group of folks, known as the original "Friends of the Buffalo" theatre, began doing work on the organ and other parts of the theatre. When it became apparent that the theatre would default to the city on back taxes owed by Leon Lawrence Sidell, Loew's was preparing to leave and strip the theatre of its contents. The Friends went through the theatre and inventoried every item. In landmark court decision, a judge blocked Loew's from removing the contents, including chandeliers, furniture, organ and projection equipment. The claim was that Loew's owned these items, and legal counter argument stated that the items were an integral part of the theatre. The judge actually toured the theatre, including the organ chambers, and ruled for the Friends and the City. The building came under the watchful eye of then Comptroller George O'Connell, for whom the theatre was later surnamed. Under his watch, and the Friends, the theatre was able to keep its utilities running, and repairs began.The Friends of the Buffalo were then given operating privileges of the building and undertook massive restoration through government grants, and developed a performance series in the late 1970s. Broadway Theatre manager and producer Robert B. D'Angelo was brought in as CEO in the late 1970s. In his short span at the helm he booked multi-week engagements of several major broadway national tours including A Chorus Line, Chicago, Annie and Les Miserables, helping to reestablish Buffalo as an important stop on the Broadway tour circuit. A Grand Re-Opening was mounted to a sold-out audience in the late 1970s with Cab Calloway and George Burns. Calloway had performed at the theatre at its original opening week in 1926 and Burns had performed there in the late 1940s. The volunteer Friends of the Buffalo group was replaced by a professional management team. The Friends continued to enlarge its volunteer base, which worked on various restoration projects, including the Wurlitzer Organ. The theatre is now a hugely successful performance center, having undergone a large expansion of its stage facilities to accommodate larger touring productions.