Busy weekend of music events packed into Garden City
Organizers expect a crowded August weekend as Tumbleweed Mosaic and BarlowGirl performances collide. Pracht notes the festival has run for 19 years on the fourth weekend of August. Rebecca Barlow looks forward to Creedence Clearwater Revisited after her set. Mosaic’s Brian Schwindt explains last year’s scheduling and urges fans to plan to attend multiple acts. The clash may force attendees to choose, though promoters promise a busy, high quality lineup.
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Weekend events fill Garden City with music and balloons
Weekend schedule includes Tumbleweed Festival at Lee Richardson Zoo with family pricing, Mosaic's Rock'n Roll Rally motorcycle run at Finney County Fairgrounds, Creedence Clearwater Revisited VIP party with multiple ticket outlets, and the Seventh Annual Hot Air Balloon Classic with opening ceremonies. Proceeds benefit Mosaic and the intellectually disabled. organizers note ticket sales are down but expect weekend turnout to be strong despite weather.
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Poll shows broad opposition to Afghan war and Iraq exit plans
An AP GfK poll finds about 58 percent oppose the Afghanistan war and a large share blame the conflict for weak Democratic turnout. Sixty eight percent approve Obama ending Iraq combat operations, with 1,007 adults surveyed August 11 to 16. deaths in Afghanistan exceed 1,100 since 2001.
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Imam Rauf travels amid furor over NYC center plan
On a 15 day goodwill tour through Bahrain and the Gulf states, Imam Rauf avoids discussion of the New York City community center near Ground Zero. State Department notes he cannot solicit funds. The $100 million, 13 story project aims to promote moderate Islam and inter faith outreach while facing strong opposition from families affected by 9 11. Rauf and Daisy Khan defend the plan as essential and say they will not back down. The trip includes visits to Qatar and UAE, costing about 16000 dollars and funded by the State Department.
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