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Lola, Nomad Partner on Retro Skateboard Line in Spain - AdAge.com

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Lola, Nomad Partner on Retro Skateboard Line in Spain AdAge.com The skateboard parts come from China and are assembled in Spain, with much of the finished product exported to Asia, the Americas and Europe. "The design is inspired by the 1970s skateboards," Mr. Puebla said. "Most boards now originate from a very ... and more »

BACKSTAGE: Museum hosts Indian skateboarding exhibit - North County Times

BACKSTAGE: Museum hosts Indian skateboarding exhibit North County Times On April 28, the museum will open "Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America." Curated by the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibit traces the history of skateboarding, which originated in native Hawaiian communities, expanded into the Southern ... and more »

Summer's Pop and Jazz Festivals Load Their Lineups - New York Times

Summer's Pop and Jazz Festivals Load Their Lineups New York Times This ever-expanding festival flaunts its start on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year (June 21). Organizers are using the extra daylight to pack in even more rock and folk marquee names across the four-day blowout: John Fogerty, ... and more »

Atlanta Streets Alive, Bicycle Parade coming May 20 - Atlanta Intown

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Atlanta Streets Alive, Bicycle Parade coming May 20 Atlanta Intown The idea originated in Bogotá, Columbia, where neighborhood activists opened the streets for people to bike, skate, or use any human powered means of transportation, while temporarily closing them to motor vehicles. Visitor can expect a blend of ... and more »

May Day protests: Demonstrators calm after clash with police - Los Angeles Times

May Day protests: Demonstrators calm after clash with police Los Angeles Times A police official said a female officer was struck in the head with a skateboard and taken to a hospital. The impact of the blow dented her helmet, the official said, but her injury appeared not to be life-threatening. Angry protesters chanted with ... and more »