Great Hall of American Wonders at Smithsonian Exhibit
Smithsonian American Art Museum opens The Great Hall of American Wonders retracing 19th century innovation through patent models and art. Curator Claire Perry notes crisis era concerns while Charles Willson Peale influenced emphasis on invention over revolution. The show features patent models of a paper bag machine sewing machine locomotive and handgun prototypes alongside works by Eakins Moran and Morse.
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Iowa pays London firm to drop Iowa film projects
Public records show Iowa paid London company Midsummer Films 450000 to abandon six planned productions tied to 2009 tax credit program. The state canceled the program amid fraud concerns and leadership resignations, with authorities acknowledging substantial costs beyond the credits.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 sets box office record
Warner Bros reports a record 92.1 million domestic first day for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, with 75 million more from 57 overseas markets. International total rises to 157.5 million, worldwide near 250 million. The film also logs 43.5 million in midnight screenings and forecasts may break opening weekend mark.
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Campbell shines in first show since Alzheimer's news
Glen Campbell 75 gave a strong set at IP Casino Biloxi his first performance after revealing Alzheimer's disease The show spanned 22 songs with hits Rhinestone Cowboy Wichita Lineman and Galveston and included new material from Ghost on the Canvas due Aug 30 on Surfdog Records The night featured four of his children and notable guests with Campbell signaling a planned goodbye tour while calling the performance a one off.
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