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October 16, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
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Daughtry To Rock Okinawa Next Weekend
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apan has an artistic history as deep and rich as any in the world, covering an array of media such as pottery, woodblock, silk, paper and ink, traditional Japanese art is renowned for its distinctiveness. A more modern form of Japanese art is also gaining admiration. The medium deviates from tradition and is always unique to the person for whom it is created. Sadly, these works of art are only temporary, always getting chipped away by the hands of time. To many, this only adds to the style’s allure, much like the fleeting beauty of the Japanese cherry blossoms. This artistic style is known most commonly as “nail art.” What began as a day at the salon has morphed into a serious art form complete with exhibitions and competitions.
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This impulse to adorn is clearly exhibited in nail art with designs ranging from trendy to downright outrageous. At times the dangerously long and intricate nail designs render hands unusable for all intents and purposes. Fortunately there is a whole other industry dedicated to making gadgets to help nail art aficionados do things like open cans, wear gloves and use their cell phones, all while protecting their masterpieces. On Okinawa, you would be hard-pressed to find a nail salon that doesn’t offer nail art. Toenail art is also popular and often included in the cost of pedicures. The hardest part is finding the resolve to select a design from the endless samples of artistic genius.
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ith over 23 million albums sold worldwide, the quadruple-platinum-selling band Daughtry are set to hit the stage next weekend. Their eponymous debut Daughtry is the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history, spawning four top 20 hits including the Grammy nominated tracks “It’s not Over” and “Home.” Their success continued with their sophomore album, Leave This Town going number one followed by Break the Spell which featured the singles “Crawling Back to You” and “Outta my Head.” Their fourth and latest album, Baptized, was released last November and features the hit songs “Waiting for Superman,” and “Battleships.” Daughtry will be performing on the Camp Foster festival grounds at 8 p.m. on October 25. This FREE concert is open to all DoD ID card holders. For more details, call 645-5821 or visit mccsokinawa.com/entertainment or find us on Facebook.
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