Pop Art gala to benefit Asheville Art Museum June 21 – Asheville Citizen

This kinetic wood sculpture, titled “Electric Blues,” by artist Darrell Copeland is just one of many original works for auction at the Pop Art gala for the Asheville Art Museum.(Photo: Special to the Citizen-Times)Story HighlightsPop Art, the annual Benefit Gala for the Asheville Art Museum will be 6 p.m. June 21.The next Magic, Mirth Meaning benefit show will be at 6:30 p.m. June 28 at St. Mary’s Church.The annual Run For Shindig on the Green 5K Race Fun Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. 6/28 in Read more [...]

World Cup Diary

The BBC’s bosses must have been rubbing their hands with glee that their pick of Holland v Spain provided one of the greatest World Cup matches of all time. The viewing figures of an 11.4million peak - a 49.8 per cent share of the audience and the biggest UK audience for a sports event in 2014 - highlighted the enduring appeal of the tournament and beat the 10.7million who tuned in to the World Cup opener on ITV between Brazil and Croatia.Holland v Spain is just the Read more [...]

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, June 15

Just about 63 properties are open this Sunday, including the following five new listings: 592 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge List Price: $619,000 Taxes: $16,209 Acreage: 0.20 4BR/2.2BA New to the market, this circa 1926 side hall colonial has a finished third floor with a bedroom, office and full bathroom; an updated kitchen with a breakfast nook; a wood-burning fireplace in the living room; and wainscoting in the dining room. Central air and a paver patio in the backyard are among the other features. Read more [...]

Michigan listed as an 8-point underdog at Ohio State, 7 1/2-point underdog at …

The early lines are in -- and the Michigan football team, at least in early June anyway, sits as an underdog in its two main Big Ten rivalry games. The Golden Nugget released dozens of 2014 college football lines Friday afternoon, including a handful of Michigan games. Of note -- Michigan was listed as an eight-point underdog in its annual rivalry tilt against Ohio State, held this year on Nov. 29 in Columbus, Ohio. The Wolverines were also listed as a 7 1/2-point underdog against rival Michigan Read more [...]

Listed: The Best UK Summer Music Festivals For Families

While you give your tent an airing in anticipation of festival season, think about the imaginative adventures your teenyboppers might enjoy – from colourful creative activities to bushcraft workshops and babysitting services, there’s much on offer for burgeoning revelers as well as their party-hardy-folks to enjoy. 1. Cornbury, July 4-6, Great Tew Park, OxfordshireAffectionately nicknamed "Poshstock" for its middle-class blend of old school headliners, sub-swanky bars and a glamping section, Read more [...]

Realtors cautiously optimistic as home sales pick up in May

Home sales rose and foreclosures fell in May in Frederick County, leaving real estate professionals cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the industry. There were 312 homes sold in Frederick County in May, according to RealEstate Business Intelligence, up from 260 in April. RealtyTrac, which monitors distressed properties from initial delinquent payments to repossessed homes back on the market, reported 111 foreclosures in the county last month, down from 117 Read more [...]

Only a quite brilliant horse could have done what Australia did

Those of us who enjoyed a minor pay-day with Australia in last Saturday’s Epsom Derby can thank our lucky stars! Only a quite brilliant horse could have done what he did, given the Aidan O’Brien stable form going into the greatest classic of them all. There were plenty who should have been backing the horse who didn’t. And then they were those, at least a handful, who might have been expected to have major bets on Australia and either reduced their wagers greatly or simply didn’t play. Read more [...]

Galaxy Note 4 Potentially Listed On Samsung’s Website As SM-910A With Quad … – Android Headlines

Ready for some more Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rumors? Good, we knew you couldn’t resist. So what’s the skinny on Samsung’s upcoming replacement for the famous Galaxy note 3?Rumors state that the Galaxy Note 4 may be a device listed as the SM-N910A over at the official Samsung website. The interesting bit here is that the user agent profile where the model number for that device was found points out that the device carries a display of Quad HD quality or better known as 2K. The Galaxy note 4 has Read more [...]

Louise Nippert childhood home for sale

This home at 3466 Brookline Ave. was part of the Louise Nippert estate and is being listed for sale by Coldwell Banker West Shell.(Photo: Provided)A Clifton house that was the childhood home for Louise Nippert is being listed for sale.The list price for the 3466 Brookline Ave. single-family home is $499,000.The 3,854-square-foot, two-story tudor was built in 1931, according to Hamilton County property records. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and one half-bathroom.Coldwell Banker West Shell Read more [...]

Historic sea captain’s house sold in Searsport

SEARSPORT, Maine — A three-story sea captain’s house in Searsport that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places was expected to be sold Friday afternoon for about a third of its purchase price in 2003, the last time it changed hands. The Captain John McGilvery House, built in 1874 and occupied by celebrated Maine artist Waldo Peirce in the mid-20th century, did not sell at a Wednesday auction that attracted just three bidders, according to Mike Miller at Coldwell Banker. Read more [...]