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Art Beat With Sean Rameswaram, June 11

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Baptiste looks for love in the legendary Children of Paradise.
(c) 1945
Baptiste looks for love in the legendary Children of Paradise.

(June 11-14) Best film ever?

A lot of folks in film say France's Children of Paradise is one of the greatest ever, which is pretty amazing considering it was made during World War II while German forces occupied the country. Set in the theatrical world of Paris in the mid 19th century, the three-hour tale is built around a theater mime's love for an actress with plenty of options. A restored version of the film is showing at Washington's West End Cinema through Thursday.

(June 11-Nov. 11) Teddy heads to the gallery

Artisphere in Arlington is welcoming its first artist-in-residence this year, and she'll be making colorful stuffed animal art onsite. Beth Baldwin celebrates her one-of-a-kind creations made from recycled materials with a reception this Thursday.

(June 11) Choose this Battles

If thunderous drums, densely layered effects, and epic, swelling seven-minute songs sound like your idea of a Monday night, Battles is playing Northwest's Black Cat. The trio manages to sound like a full orchestra of mostly instrumental and always experimental rock music.

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China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.
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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.
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IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.
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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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