Pitch and timbre determination of the angklung.
INTRODUCTION An angklung is a rattle like musical instrument that is made entirely from bamboo. The angklung sound is produced from an impact mechanism within its body structure without the use of any tensed strings or stretched membranes. Therefore, the angklung is classified as a percussion musical...

2008-2009 Charity Register calendar.
As the curtain rises on another packed social season, it's time to decide which events will take center stage in your schedule. Our exclusive Charity Register calendar shines a spotlight on the year's brightest parties and most noteworthy fund-raising events, all of which benefit local nonprofits. Whether...

Actress, Author Mariel Hemingway & Travelers Advantage Say: Fall Festivals and Fairs Celebrate Local Culture.
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall is a perfect time of year to attend festivals and fairs. These local heritage celebrations continue to capture travelers' love for local discovery, according to travel columnist Mariel Hemingway. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071212/NYWFNS2 ) "As a child, I went to...

Getting it white.
Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions, Christian Lander, Random House, 216 pages OUR BRAINS PROCESS information coming from our senses. Since we are social animals, a great deal of the processing concerns social information--data about the members of the various...

A barrel of fun and entertainment expected at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort's Inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest.
DESTIN, FL, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Come and experience a barrel of fun and beautiful weather at the inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort this Friday October 24 through Sunday, October 26. More than 40 breweries, including award-winning DogFish Head, will be...

OurStage Launches Music Discovery iPhone Application, OurStage Radio.
BOSTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- OurStage (http://www.ourstage.com/), a music discovery destination providing professional opportunities for up-and-coming talent, today announced the availability of OurStage Radio, an iPhone application that offers a seamless and exciting way to discover new music in the palm of your hand. Through OurStage Radio,...

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR.
COLUMN: NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Conor Davis Gould, son of Sarah and Glenn Gould of Barrington, N.H., was born Aug. 30, 2008, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital, in Dover, N.H. Conor, who weighed 7.5 pounds and was 20.5 inches in length at birth, is the grandson of...

Festivals and competitions as motivational tools.
One of the ways teachers can motivate students to be involved with collaborative music making is to participate in festivals or competitions. Many activities exist in local, state and educational organizations, and today we picked four representatives to describe their programs in detail. We're hoping these descriptions will motivate...

Downtown beat; Music festival gathers Tammany Hall favorites.
Byline: Nancy Sheehan If you like music, you've got to love Worcester lately. Music festivals have been popping up all over the place, providing a great soundtrack to summer and giving people the chance to check out a month's worth of bands at a single...

Town hosts Octoberfest, sans beer.
Byline: Aaron Nicodemus DOUGLAS - For a decade, Douglas residents have kicked off fall by inviting friends and family to Main Street for a day of family fun called Octoberfest. Unlike the German festivals and Sam Adams brew of the same name, there's no beer involved. It's...