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John Archival Folk Collection - News

John Prine: The Singing Mailman Delivers
American Songwriter - May 22, 2012
John Prine: The Singing Mailman Delivers The Singing Mailman Delivers, the first honourable archival release from John Prine, is a collection of early takes of the songs that would largely run for it up his self-titled debut.

Exhibits
Tallahassee Democrat (blog) - May 22, 2012
Works on credit from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and pieces from MoFA's long-lived collection. Through Nov. 13. "The American Dance Festival: A Photographic Attempt." Photos by Rick McCullough, Diane Cahill-Bedford and Kathryn Noletto.

Museums & Galleries
Edmonton Journal - May 22, 2012
John Hole's exhibit features more than 40 very distinct styles of folk art, florals and view creations. Until Nov. 6. Information: 26 St. Anne St., St. Albert, 780-459-3679. ? ? A Passion for Stripe traces the development of the landscape in

Entertainment Calendar — Issue of Oct. 27, 2011
Pomerado Newspaper Group - May 22, 2012
The Poway Library presents Ross Moore giving a folk music concert 2 pm Saturday, Oct. 29 at the library, 13137 Poway Means, Poway. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 858-513-2906. The Greater San Diego Community Orchestra and Chorus

Entertainment listings
Vancouver Sun - May 22, 2012
604-736-2404, www.equinoxgallery. com Vancouver/Vancouver: A gala of Vancouver art and artists featuring works of 66 artists from the collection of Rick Erickson. Shoru: Vindication and Winning: Tanya Slingsby's solo show featuring new paintings