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How to Ace the Talent Competition in Beauty Pageants

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When it comes to the talent competition in a beauty pageant, anything you can perform on stage is acceptable. However, if you want to set yourself apart from the other contestants, choose to perform a talent that will make you stand out from your ... more »

How to Acting: Get Discovered

By ActorAndHost

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How is it that some people get discovered as actors? Why does it seem like they don't have to work so hard to get the attention of agents, directors and casting directors? Why do some people get all the good roles? There is a reason for ... more »

How to Add Pops of Color to Art Journal Pages Using Paper

By Jenn Hollowell

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Mixed media artists are always looking for new ways to make their work pop. When they’re first starting out, though, ideas seem hard to come by. This is an idea loosely related to scrapbook decorating, but works very well with collage and ... more »

How to Adjust Controls on Guitar Amps to Get a Rock and Roll Sound

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Your guitar amp comes with just a few dials that allow you to change how the sound of your guitar strings comes out of the speakers. The one that changes the sound the most (besides volume) is probably your gain control. Guitar players can get a ... more »

How to Allegro 2: Learn a Song for Classical Guitar

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Allegro 2: Learn how to play classical guitar for free in these music video lessons, with classical Spanish guitar exercises for advanced players. Practice your skills & techniques; learn these difficult classical guitar songs... more »

How to Alter an Un-Liked Art Journal

By Jenn Hollowell

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Those who are active art journalers know what other artists are talking about when describing art journals containing pages that aren’t liked. This how-to focuses on how to turn what might be considered trash into treasure. The examples and ... more »

How to Appear on Bravo's Top Chef

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Always wanted to be a star of the culinary world? Bravo's reality show, Top Chef, offers talented chefs a chance to showcase their talent and creativity. Top Chef looks for professional chefs, either self taught or professionally trained, who are ... more »

How to Apply for a Spank Show at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre

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Spank Shows at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre are sketch or solo shows that are an audition for a run at the the well known comedy theater. Performing your spank show at the UCB is a great opportunity to be seen as well as get a shot a ... more »

How to Apply Makeup for a Dance Recital

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Practicing all year long and wearing a sequined dance costume aren't all that's needed to be a hit at the annual dance recital. Bright stage lights and large auditoriums make it necessary to apply makeup for a dance recital. If you're an aspiring ... more »

How to Appreciate Josef Albers

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Josef Albers was a German painter who studied at various art institutes, eventually teaching at the Weimar Bauhaus. After the Nazis came to power, Josef Albers moved to the United States, where he took a job teaching at Black Mountain College in ... more »

How to Appreciate the Marx Brothers

By Audrey M Brown

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Have you ever head people talk about the Marx Brothers, and wondered why anyone would want to watch something so old and seemingly inaccesible? Well, you should give these classic comedians a shot! They aren't called, "classic" for no ... more »

How to Assemble a Flute

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Assembling your flute properly keeps it in tune and prevents damage. It is also the first step to learning to play your instrument. As you learn to play the flute, take some time to practice assembling it properly... more »

How to Assemble an Alto Saxophone

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Learning to care for and assemble your alto sax properly will increase the life of your instrument. It will also help you get the best performance from your sax. There aren't many pieces to deal with, so learning to put a saxophone together is ... more »

How to Attend a Library Book Sale

By Angela Garcia

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All that crowding and shoving doesn't just happen at clothing sales; nowadays you may just have to elbow people to get a look at the boxes and boxes of books donated to libraries and sold either annually or throughout the year, depending on your ... more »

How to Attend a Live Taping of The Daily Show

By abbeyroad920

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Attending a live taping of "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart can be a great way to spend the afternoon if you live in or are visiting Manhattan. It is a relatively easy process and is also free. Here is how to attend a live taping of "The Daily ... more »

How to Attend Finland's Air Guitar World Championship

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Air guitar is no longer just for drunk people at rock concerts. It has become an international phenomenon among those who wish to feel like rock stars without learning to play an instrument. Serious air guitarists are holding competitions. Oulu, ... more »

How to Attend Milwaukee's Asian Moon Festival

By MidniteWriter

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Asian Moon Festival is a festival that not only people of Asian culture and descent can enjoy, but for everyone that wants to experience Asian life, food, music and activities. This festival occurs at Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ... more »

How to Attend the Hidden River Art Festival

By MidniteWriter

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Whether you are a fan of art or not, you will enjoy the unique offerings of the Hidden River Art Festival held on the Mitchell Park grounds, 19805 W. Capitol Ave in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Along with a family atmosphere and upscale entertainment ... more »

How to Attend the New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic

By Amelie

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The New Year Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is a delight of classical music that takes place every year in the morning of January 1st in Vienna, Austria. The concert originates since 1939 and the audiences in the Musikverein in Vienna and ... more »

How to Audition for American Idol

By AmberRae

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We've all seen at least one episode of the number one hit reality show. It's one of the most successful shows in America, and mostly because it speaks of the American dream. Washing dishes one day, international superstar the next. Hundreds of ... more »

How to Audition for American Idol: Registration

By dannyboyjoe

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In this article, you'll learn about my experiences auditioning for American Idol. It's a very long difficult process that I depict with a little humor and humility. I hope you enjoy. This is part 1 of 2. I describe the registration process in ... more »

How to Audition for American Idol: The Audition

By dannyboyjoe

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In this article, you'll learn about my experiences auditioning for American Idol. It's a very long difficult process that I depict with a little humor and humility. I hope you enjoy. This is part 2 of 2. I describe the registration process in ... more »

How to Avoid Arrest When Writing Graffiti

By IsabelleKay

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Graffiti, also known as tagging, is an international art form that places art in a fresh context--out in the world. Unfortunately, tagging has some risks associated with it, including safety issues for the artist and the entire issue of legality. ... more »

How to Avoid Disaster During a Beauty Pageant

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Competing in beauty pageants is a tricky business. Putting yourself in front of lots of people to walk in high heels in a bathing suit, twirl fire batons and answer questions about world peace, all while being judged, leaves you vulnerable to ... more »

How to Avoiding Adverbs: Tips for Writing a Non-Fiction Book

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How to Write Non-Fiction: Learn why you should refrain from using adverbs too often in this free video guide to writing a nonfiction book, for authors & writers... more »