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Friday May 21, 2010 | by Andrew Page

Scavenger hunt will send contestants racing to New York City glass landmarks
FILED UNDER: Events, News
On Saturday, June 5th, the Urbanites, the age-40-and-under group of supporters of UrbanGlass, will compete in a head-to-head race to find glass treasures scattered across Manhattan. From glass murals in subway stations, to fountains in landmark buildings, to stained glass windows, the all-day GLASS HUNT will mix education with spirited competition.

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Saturday May 8, 2010 | by Andrew Page

2011 Tucson GAS conference cancelled, date changed, new location yet to be announced
FILED UNDER: News
Yesterday evening, in an official email sent to its members, the Glass Art Society‘s executive director Pamela Koss announced a major shake-up in its plans for its 2011 conference citing a tough economy and Arizona’s recent passage of a controversial new law targeting immigrants. The opening paragraph of the announcement mentioned the Glass Art Society Board of Directors’ “fiduciary responsibility.” This seems to be an allusion to what must have been shaping up as a poorly-attended, money-losing conference. An email from the Hot Sheet to Koss requesting further details had not received an immediate response Saturday morning.

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