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How to See a Concert at The Hollywood Bowl

By hikernb

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The Hollywood Bowl is an institution in Los Angeles—it’s been the site of concerts and Easter sunrise services since 1922. Everyone from Vladimir Horowitz to the Beatles has played the Bowl. I just went again last summer and saw Garrison Keillor ... more »

How to See a Free Rock Concert in New York

By ckompanek

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New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it is also one of the biggest resources for free events. There are lots of great free rock concerts during the summer. Here's some tips on how to make the most of them... more »

How to See Bon Jovi in Concert

By Ang1216Red

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For the past 23 years, this rock band from New Jersey has been pleasing listeners with hits such as “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Bad Medicine,” and “It’s My Life.” With 13 successful concert tours under their belt, fans from all over the world flock ... more »

How to See Disney on Broadway in New York

By Ang1216Red

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Starting with Beauty and the Beast and progressing all the way to Mary Poppins, New York is now getting ready for the big debut of The Little Mermaid, another hit to become “part of our world.” Making the Broadway experience appealing to ... more »

How to See Disney on Ice

By Ang1216Red

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Touring with a variety of shows, Disney on Ice brings some of your favorite Disney characters to ice arenas around the world... more »

How to See Galloping Gertie

By David Sarokin

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"Galloping Gertie" is the affectionate nickname for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State. Construction of Gertie was completed in July 1940, but the span was short-lived. On November 7, 1940 high winds turned the bridge into ... more »

How to see Pearl Jam 5 Times in 1 Week

By riggyrules

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What happens when your favorite band only tours once every 3 years and plays a totally different show every night? You have to see them mutiple times each tour! Last summer I saw Pearl Jam 5 times in 1 week, and I will tell you how to ... more »

How to See the Best Theater in New York City

By ckompanek

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New York is one of the theater capitals of the world, but anyone who goes to a lot of theater knows that a lot of it is really bad--so bad that the next time you have that theater craving you might reconsider and do something else. The following ... more »

How to See the Vatican Splendors Exhibit

By Virginia Allain

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The Vatican Splendors exhibit tours the U.S. starting in February 2008. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare objects and art from the Vatican. Here are tips to get the maximum enjoyment from the exhibition... more »

How to See Whistler Paintings in Glasgow

By Paul Geraghty, eHow UK

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James McNeill Whistler is one of America’s finest painters. Born in 1834 in Massachusetts, he spent much of his life abroad, studying in Paris and absorbing influences from the vibrant French art scene before taking up residence in Britain. ... more »

How to Select a Beginners Sculpting Kit

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Trying out a new activity like clay sculpting is an exciting adventure. Some people enthusiastically throw themselves into their new hobby and never look back. They select the materials they need and get to work. Other people may be a little more ... more »

How to Select a Starter Guitar

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Playing the guitar is a great way to increase dexterity and creativity. Not many things are more calming than a relaxing time playing the guitar after a bad day at school or work. For a novice, finding a starter guitar can be difficult because of ... more »

How to Select Chisels for Stone Carving

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Sculptors define the shape of their stone sculptures with chisels. Chisels come in different lengths and widths. Point, flat and tooth chisels perform a different function in the carving process. Finer pointed chisels are used for much of the ... more »

How to Select the Best Al Pacino Movies

By martygit

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Al Pacino is arguably the most accomplished actor of his generation. His personality and passion have entertained movie patrons since the early 1970s. Several of his performances stand out above the rest. Read on to find out about some of his ... more »

How to Self -Publish a Book of Poetry

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Self-publishing your own book is very gratifying. Taking a creation and bringing it to life with your own two hands is something to be proud of. The development of technology and publishing websites has made it easy and cost effective for authors ... more »

How to Self-Publish Your Recorded Music for Free or Almost Free

By SuzanneL

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You're a great musician. Maybe you are also part of a group of great musicians. You play in gigs around town, for dances, parties, weddings, concerts, local festivals, and you've amassed quite a repertoire of material, and maybe even a local fan ... more »

How to Sell Art at an Art Gallery

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The role of selling art in a gallery is often labeled by the title "Art Dealer." While there are no specific qualifications that mandate the knowledge, skills or abilities an art dealer must possess, there are some fundamental basics that someone ... more »

How to Send Fan Mail to J.K. Rowling

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you are a Harry Potter fan, you may be wondering how you can send a message to or request an autographed photo from J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular series. Here are a few easy steps you can follow to send your fan mail to J.K. Rowling... more »

How to Send Fan Mail to Stephen King

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You were moved by "Misery," scared of "It" and cried for "Cujo." You've read every single Stephen King novel and have longed to tell him in writing how big a fan you are. It's easy to send fan mail to Stephen King. Don't expect an answer, though. ... more »

How to Separate the Best and Worst From the British Invasion

By martygit

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The British Invasion was the most exciting period in the history of rock and roll. So many bands reached the American shores that even then it was impossible to keep track of. Separating the worthy from the unworthy takes a bit of time and effort... more »

How to Set Fees for Your Writing

By ksosa

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One of the most intimidating part of applying for freelance writing jobs is being asked to name your own price. I truly dread being asked for such simple information. If I ask more than they expect, will they choose someone else? If I ask too ... more »

How to Set the Level on a Mixing Board Channel

By kevin229

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One of the biggest issues I've seen (or rather heard) that many musicians, engineers and bands face is poor sound. Looking at how the mixing board is set up (specifically the gain structure) is the #1 culprit of poor sound. Here's a step-by-step ... more »

How to Set Up a Basic JBL PA System

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This article details the setup of a basic JBL PA system that is specific to equipment available from Absolute CS Music (a full list of rentals is available at www.absoluteCSmusic.com). However, the general setup principles discussed are ... more »

How to Set up a Booksigning

By ksosa

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In order to market yourself as a writer, you'll need to work on some basic public relations skills. You can hone in on these skills by selling your books, which sells yourself, at a book signing or appearance. These basic tips will guide you... more »

How to Set up a Jazz Dance Group

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you're a jazz dancer with nowhere to practice and no one to practice with, consider starting your own group. It will be hard work but that will pay off in at least two ways: you'll get to teach jazz dance to others while getting a chance to ... more »