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From a canine brass band to the antics of prehistoric beasts to a Make Do and Mend show full of memories and dancing - a sumptuous feast of entertainment was enjoyed by people of all ages at the free finale of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

Bob Dylan is one of America's musical fountainheads. He distilled folk, blues, rock, jazz and more into a singular style, one that would be reduced, reused and recycled throughout the years by hundreds of artists including himself. One thing that Dylan is revered for above all else is his contribution to the lyrical canon -- many call him a poet (and many refuse to acknowledge him as anything ...

Today, May 22, is World Goth Day . Besides meaning that you probably shouldn't go outside after dark tonight, it also means there's going to be lots of music played -- and listened to -- by people who wear capes and roll around in graveyards for exercise. (What? Exercise is important!) Here at Spinner we were curious: a lot of our favorite bands seem to have bleak worldviews, so does that mean ...

As connoisseurs of marsupials and platypuses know, evolution in Australia happens in a parallel manner to elsewhere, but sort of upside-down, occasionally even laying eggs. So an American trying to sum up Australian rock history in just eight albums is probably about as foolhardy as, well, if an Aussie tried to do the same with rock from the United States...

Mike Schulman at Slumberland Records Name: Slumberland Records Owner: Mike Schulman Founded: 1989 Headquarters: West Berkeley Creation story: Inspired by mid-80's Lower East Side noise rock artist

Spin has redefined the classic 'Greatest Guitarist' poll with a new attention grabbing list. Skrillex: in. Hendrix: out.

North Davis Senior Activity Center 42 South State Street, Clearfield, 801-525-5080 The center has a need for volunteers. Anyone who can help out for a few hours a week should call 801-525-5080 and ask for Marian or Tiffany. Today: Seniors may play the Hand & Foot card game at 12:15 p.m. There is a free movie with popcorn at 12:15 p.m. Pinochle is played at 12:15 p.m. The porcelain class is at 9 ...

Rock City celebrates Founder’s Day on May 21, and the first 80 people through the gates will be able to “See Rock City” for the original ticket price of 25 cents. At 1 p.m. that same day, Rocky, the mascot, will host a birthday party with sugar cookies and lemonade, the same menu as opening day.

Book Review: My Very Happy Birthday Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright 2012 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 03:13 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2012 The traditions carried forward from year to year, honest and unadorned, are what float to the top of my memory when I reflect on my youth and these ...

T&T’s latest single pan band, Stardust will be launched at 6.30 pm today at the old Boystown Steel Orchestra Panyard, Corner of Schulene Street and Western Main Road, Point Cumana, Carenage.

North Korea's much-anticipated rocket launch ended quickly in failure early today, splintering into pieces over the Yellow Sea soon after takeoff.