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TAIWAN'S CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS
"WHISPER OF FLOWERS"
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| Sally Ride to get posthumous Medal of Freedom | AP Photo Essay: Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Heroes | Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize | Chinese actress feeds Kenya's orphan elephants |
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| Solar plane leaves Calif. on cross-country trip | Bangladeshis turn rescuers after building collapse | Obama says 'couldn't be prouder' of Jason Collins | Obama salutes national teacher of the year |
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| Photo Essay of Boston Marathon aftermath | Obama pedals bike at 3rd White House science fair | Inmates, orchestra members perform behind bars | Museum exhibitions come to movie theaters |
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| Obama honors bombing victims in Boston | From Boston to Bay Area, running tributes abound | Racing helps Mass. father, disabled son forge bond | Israel honors 6 million victims of Nazi Holocaust |
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| Paralyzed ex-athlete's foundation helping others | Beavers help contain fuel spill, recover slowly | Obama gives Secret Service its 1st female director | Saplings from Anne Frank's tree take root in US |
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| Cities go dark for 'Earth Hour' | Museum to showcase contemporary Latin American art | Scientists find universe is 80 million years older | Pakistani girl shot by Taliban returns to school |
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| Japanese architect Toyo Ito wins Pritzker Prize | Physicists say they have found a Higgs boson | RI city wins $5M Bloomberg prize with word gap fix | Sheryl Sandberg: On a mission to elevate women |
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| Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol | Future science: Using 3D worlds to visualize data | Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm |
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| Aaron Chang inspires others through his photos of the beauty and majesty of the ocean. | Aaron Copland is one of the most respected American classical composers of the twentieth century. | Adam Sandler brings comic-relief to people of all ages | Adams Sie is an up and coming film director from Senegal. | Akiane Kramarik is an incredible young artist who is self taught. | Aleksey Nikolayevich Beketov left a legacy of beautiful buildings in Ukraine. |
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| Alexander Borodin was an accomplished chemist, composer and staunch advocate of women's rights. | Alvin Ailey was a choreographer and founder of the American Dance Theater. | Andrei Tarkovsky was a filmmaker who 'invented a new language, true to the nature of film'. | Angela Brooks is an architect who works to create sustainable and affordable housing. | Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballerina and is known as one of the finest classical dancers in history | Ansel Adams was an 'artist-activist' whose photographs of nature inspired conservation. |
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| Antoni Gaudi is one of the most recognized architects of his time. | Antonin Dvorak was a Czech composer who influenced other artists. | Artemisia Gentileschi was a female post-Renaissance artist who tackled challenging themes. | Audrey Hepburn was an actress, dancer and notable Ambassador for UNICEF | BAFTA LA brings Shakespeare to life for South LA students. | Baje Whitethorne is a celebrated Navajo painter and author. |
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| Barbara Stuart Rabinowitsch was a member of the Laguna Beach Greenbelt and of Ballet Pacifica. | Beniamino Bufano created distinctive sculptures addressing the theme of peace. | Bill Cosby injects his comedy with wisdom. | Biloxi's "Mad Potter" Moves into Gehry-designed Art Museum | Bob Dylan is a pioneer musician and singer songwriter who continues to influence music today. | Bob Geldof is known for his anti-poverty work for Africa and is a Nobel Prize nominee. |
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| Bono (Paul Hewson) is a musician, advocate for AIDS victims and a humanitarian. | Bud Greenspan is a filmmaker extraordinaire dubbed the 'Poet Laureate of the Olympics.' | Cameron Sinclair is the founder of Architecture for Humanity, which brings services to communities in need. | Carol Burnett an award-winning actress and comedienne | Charles M. Schulz made people laugh every day. | Charlie Chaplin taught us to laugh in the face of adversity. |
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| Charlie Parker was a great musician and father. | Christopher Reeve never gave up hope for himself or for others with paralysis. | Claude Oscar Monet is a famous impressionist painter. | Damon K. Wayans brought Matt relief from depression through his comedic talent. | Daniel Libeskind is an architect whose work inspires peace. | Danny Thomas is the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
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| Dexter Gordon was a musician nominated for an Oscar. | Diane Challis Davy directs the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters. | Diego Rivera was a famed Mexican muralist and revolutionary. | Dorothea Lange captured powerful moments in history with a keen eye for the human condition. | Doug Miller Is an iconic artist and musician in Laguna Beach, Calfifornia. | Dr. Michael Irving created a memorial monument as a voice for victims of child abuse. |
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| Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss was an artist who also wrote charming, absurd rhymes. | Edmonia Lewis defied restrictions on black women and achieved respect in the art community. | Fauzia Minallah is the founder of Funkor Childart Centre and an ARTIVIST. | Fernando Botero is a Colombian painter famous for his robust figures. | Frances Anne Hopkins is a famous Canadian artist known for her canoe paintings. | Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovative architect. |
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| Frank Owen Gehry has developed his own unique style of design. | Frank Zappa was a musician and composer with a flair for the absurd. | Fred Batley gives young and aspiring actors and actresses a chance to shine. | Frida Kahlo became a famous Mexican artist despite polio and injuries. | Friedl Dicker-Brandeis was an artist and teacher who gave children hope during the Holocaust. | Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel revolutionized women's fashion and empowered women |
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| Gary Birch is a compassionate educator and role model to his students. | Gustave Eiffel was the French architect who gave the United States the Eiffel Tower. | Hany El-Miniawy is an Egyptian architect who uses architecture to help alleviate poverty. | Harry Houdini was a master of escape. | Hayao Miyazaki is a talented film and animation creator. | Helen Hayes is considered the 'First Lady of American Theater.' |
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| Holly Carter gives kids and others the tools to tell their stories. | Ian McKellen is an accomplished English actor and human rights activist. | Ivana Kobilca was an important Slovene realist painter. | J.N. (Ding) Darling was a conservationist and cartoonist who used his art to raise awareness about the environment. | Jackie Chan is a beloved comedic martial artist and philanthropist. | Jacob Lawrence broke racial barriers as a renowned painter. |
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| Jim Carrey is an actor, impersonator and eccentric comedian. | Jim Henson was the world's most famous puppeteer and Father of the Muppets. | Johan (Jean) Julius Christian Sibelius was an innovative modern composer. | John Lennon was a singer/songwriter, member of The Beatles and peace activist. | John Tu founder of Kingston Technology is also a musician and a supporter of the Freedom Writers. | Josefina Lopez is a Latina screenwriter who believes in the power of women. |
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| Josephine Baker was a popular African American dancer in France, fought for civil rights and freedom against the Nazis. | Katie Lee is a passionate advocate for wilderness. | Kaziah Hancock paints portraits of fallen soldiers as a memorial keepsake for their families. | Ken Theeradej Wongpuapan is a popular Thai actor and UNICEF Youth Ambassador. | Kenji Williams creates music and films that celebrate the earth. | Laurel Burch is an artist who has inspired other artists and women in need across the globe |
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| Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist and inventor. | Lita Albuquerque is an environmental artist who works on a large scale. | Lou Ferrigno is a successful actor and bodybuilder who overcame a hearing disability. | Louis Sullivan is credited with inventing the skyscraper. | M.C. Escher created art that plays with perspective and dimension. | MacGillivray Family founded the non-profit MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation |
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| Mamadou Tall Diedhiou combines recycled materials to create inspiring works of art. | Margot Fonteyn was a world-renowned dancer. | Maria Tallchief is a Native American ballerina who is known worldwide for her outstanding performances. | Marian Anderson was a world-renowned opera singer. | Mary Cassatt filled the world with her beautiful paintings of children, mothers, love and kindness. | Mary Jane Colter designed the rustic buildings at the Grand Canyon National Park. |
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| Maya Lin is an architect and sculptor. | Message in a box: Franck de Las Mercedes's peace packages creates peace boxes to send all over the world | Michael J. Fox works to find a cure for Parkinsons Disease. | Miranda Andersen is a young filmmaker and environmentalist who uses her talents to create awareness. | Nam June Paik #1 Video Artist is regarded as the 'father of video art.' | Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. |
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| Nirvan Mullick is a filmmaker who spotted 'the perfect moment' when he filmed Caine's Arcade. | Oswaldo Guayasamin was an Ecuadorian artist whose work reflected his commitment to democracy. | Paloma Herrera is an accomplished ballerina. | Pam Smith-Rodden helped turn a dream into a reality for an author and a community. | Patrick Nagatani uses photography and colored lights to promote good health. | Paul Robeson was a performer who was deeply committed to political causes. |
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| Pedro Almodovar is considered one of the most influential Spanish filmmakers. | Peter Jackson is a filmmaker who directed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. | Picasso's "Guernica" in for medical checkup | Piet Kroon is a talented Dutch filmmaker and devoted dad. | Preserving Mexico's folk art masks | R. Buckminster Fuller designed the geodesic dome. |
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| Raphael Sanzio da Urbino was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance. | Rembrandt van Rijn captures the suffering, reflection and compassion of humanity in his art. | Robert Redford established the Sundance Film Festival to effect change in the world. | Robert Shetterly paints portraits of Americans who have acted with courage to do the right thing. | Robert Wise was a filmmaker, teacher and mentor. | Roberto Arevalo of The Mirror Project teaches kids TV production. |
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| Scott Joplin composed operatic and ragtime music and influenced early jazz. | September McGee is an artist and a teacher. | Simon Velez is a prize winning architect who uses sustainable materials. | Stephen Joseph uses art to protect the land. | Stephen Sondheim composed popular Broadway musicals. | Steven Spielberg is an award winning filmmaker who pushed the limits of his art. |
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| Stevie Wonder a musician who has overcome great obstacles | Tadao Ando is a world-famous Japanese architect. | Taron Lexton applies his filmmaking talents to advocate for human rights. | Tom Shadyac is a gifted and accomplished writer and filmmaker who gave up everything to understand the human spirit. | Tomihiro Hoshino creates captivating art and poetry despite paralysis. | Veronica Tennant, the Prima Ballerina is an accomplished Canadian dance film producer and director. |
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| Vincent Van Gogh remains one of the world's most renowned artists. | Vojko Gasperut creates beautiful paintings despite his paralysis. | Walt Disney was both a visionary artist and an entrepreneur. | Wang Yani has been painting since she was three years old. | Will Smith is a musician and actor whose roles are often heroic and funny. | Wilson Bentley was the first person to photograph a single snowflake. |
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| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart prolific and influential classical music composer | Wyland is an internationally recognized artist and marine life conservationist. | Young@Heart is a chorus of senior citizens that sings classic rock and pop songs. | Youssef Chahine is a highly respected and accomplished Egyptian film director. | Yuri Mason shared her love of life and peace through the power of her paintings. | Zaha Hadid is the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. |
