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<title><![CDATA[Springfield-Greene County Art Research]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Your guide to art research.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Year of Family-Friendly Art Activities  ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout the year, the Southwest Missouri area provides several opportunities to experience a little culture and interact with art within the community.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2335]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:59:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[From Trash to Treasure]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Turn your trash into fun and useful things!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2270]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 May 2013 09:15:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[All You Need is Love...But a Little Chocolate Now and Then Doesn’t Hurt ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Chocolate has long been associated with love and luxury. This Valentine's Day, impress your amour -- or treat yourself -- to a decadent dessert or entree featuring the Food of the Gods with these cocoa-heavy cookbooks and (fat free!) chocolate lore.&nbsp;<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2176]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:31:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quirky Crafts ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[From origami projects made from kitchen towels to jewelry made from duct tape, the Library has several resources to inspire your next unusual art project. &nbsp;<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2171]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:48:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mysteries of Ancient Cave Artists Abound]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many paleolithic sites in southern Europe have cave walls covered with vibrant paintings. DNA tests shed new light on these prehistoric masterpieces of art.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2014]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:04:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: Holiday Music from the Library!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Holiday music provides a sentimental soundtrack for the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years -- even a Grinch's heart melts a little when Judy Garland sings &quot;Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.&quot; Check out the Library's collection of sheet music and CDs to get in the holiday mood!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2130]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:42:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Photography Resources ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Enjoy taking pictures? Take a look at some of the resources the Library offers to help&nbsp;improve your digital photography techniques.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2028]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:02:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill Evans: Jazz Impressionist]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[September 15, 2012 marks the 32nd anniversary of the passing of legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. But, the influence of his revolutionary piano techniques is still evident in the world of jazz today.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1985]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:10:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Piecing Together Your First Quilt]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Library has a large selection of&nbsp;books about quilting that can help you get started on your next project.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1950]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:25:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Classical Music in Springfield]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a classical music lover, then Springfield-Greene County is a great place to be! With several music ensembles in the community, there is usually something available to satisfy your taste for the classics.&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1891]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:07:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fact Versus Fiction: Stories about the Lives of the Impressionists]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Impressionist Movement provided inspiration to several authors wanting to write a story with an engaging setting, fascinating characters and beautiful artwork. While these titles are works of fiction, they may motivate you to learn the truth about the lives of the Impressionist artists and their works of art.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1898]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 May 2012 08:57:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Altered Books ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Turning an old neglected book into something new can be an artistic and&nbsp;fun&nbsp;way to give it a&nbsp;new&nbsp;life. Altering books creates an art form beyond what was written between the covers. <br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1818]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:34:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn to Play a Musical Instrument]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever listened to a song or watched a musical performance and thought to yourself, &ldquo;Gosh, I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument&rdquo;?<br />
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The Springfield-Greene County Library has a wide selection of books, CDs and DVDs that can help you turn this dream into a reality!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1736]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:59:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Decoding Architecture ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many buildings are noted for their beauty, interesting features and intriguing history. The Library has several resources to help us discover the different components behind a building and its creation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1693]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:27:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Composer Biographies]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The lives of the great classical&nbsp;composers are as varied and often&nbsp;filled with as much excitement, romance and intrigue as a best-selling romance, adventure or historical novel!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1630]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:58:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scrapbook Inspiration]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Library has resources to help you preserve your favorite memories. <br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1266]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:13:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kodachrome]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Kodachrome film is going, going, gone.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1103]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:12:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quilts: Art or Craft?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[People take sides in an old debate.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1079]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Plein Air Painting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone likes to be outdoors in fair weather, even artists.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=845]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Deal Art]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[WPA programs&nbsp;spread culture while creating jobs for artists.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=844]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rose O'Neill Remembered]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Missouri artist Rose O'Neill&nbsp; is among those honored during Women's History Month.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=750]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jacob Lawrence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Color and drama&nbsp;characterize the prints&nbsp;on exhibit at the Springfield Art Museum.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=693]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kansas City Celebrates]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=630]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Buildings Collection]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the world of architecture online&nbsp;at this&nbsp;Web site from ArchitectureWeek.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=574]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Art in the Park 2009]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Check out the finest art and craft available in Southwest Missouri during this weekend's Art in the Park.  Saturday and Sunday, October 10 &amp; 11 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at the serene Sequoita Park.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=482]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[October Festivals in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October is a great month for festivals in the Ozarks. From food to art to historical celebrations, there's something fun for everyone.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=470]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) is just around the corner. Learn more about this holiday and the Ozarks' vibrant Hispanic community.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=305]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Exhibition First of Its Kind]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<font color="#000000">The St Louis Art Museum will be exhibiting the Power and the Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty.&nbsp; A first of its kind, the exhibition will focus solely on the art of the period and serve as a definitive guide to Ming court art.&nbsp;</font>]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=290]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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