New York City, NY

The National Philharmonic has announced its 2024-2025. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Verdi’s Requiem will be conducted by Victoria Gau and will star Amber Monroe, Magdalena Wor, Rafael Moras, and Zaikuan Song. Performance Date: Nov. 23, 2024 at The Music Center at Strathmore. Händel’s “Messiah” with...

National Philharmonic Announces 2024-25 Season

Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Opera has announced a cast change for Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.”. The company said that soprano and Apprentice singer Rachel Fitzgerald will make her Santa Fe Opera debut in the role of Donna Anna in “Don Giovanni” with performances on June 29, July 5, and July 10. Santa Fe added, “The originally scheduled soprano Teresa Perrotta has withdrawn for personal reasons. The casting for the role in the remaining performances will be announced at a later date.”

Santa Fe Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

Content Warning: Please note the following includes some explicit language. American tenor Russell Thomas is now one of the most sought-after tenors of his generation having established his reputation in key lyric roles such as Don Carlo, Manrico in “Il trovatore,” Don Alvaro in “La forza del destino,” and Pollione “Norma.” As an alumnus of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Program, Thomas most recently returned there as Don Carlo in David McVicar’s staging and under the baton of Carlo Rizzi, and previously performed as Rodolfo in “La bohème” and Ismaele in “Nabucco,” the latter of which was broadcast worldwide via the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series.

Q & A: Tenor Russell Thomas on His Career’s Journey in Opera, Advocacy for Opera Singers & Life That Happens in Between

Sri Lankan-American mezzo-soprano Tahanee Aluwihare has joined Athlone Artists for General Management. This season, Aluwihare made her debut with the Opera San Jose and the Cambridge Chamber Ensemble. She also sang with Opera Idaho, Boston Camerata, and the City Lyric Opera in New York City. Tahanee grew up in Sri...

Tahanee Aluwihare Joins Athlone Artists

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Jacksonville, FL

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Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

New Orleans, LA

Today marks the much-anticipated grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, with Disneyland Resort set to debut the attraction later this year. In conjunction with this magical event, Walt Disney Records has released the official soundtrack for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, now available across all streaming platforms.

Terence Blanchard, PJ Morton, Jon Batiste, and More Create Magic for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Soundtrack

Colorado State

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Alexandria, VA

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The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

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Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

The Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2025 Festival Season. “The 2025 Festival Season builds on the company’s reputation for curating a daring collection of works. These three fascinating pieces—legends, myths and parables—are drawn from far-flung corners of the operatic repertory and each elevates the intrinsic appeal of the other in beautiful ways,” said Linda Koehn General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel. “The long-awaited return of Richard Wagner to our stage, Stravinsky’s uniquely singular masterpiece, and the company premiere of Janáček’s breathtaking tale of the animal and human worlds are all causes for celebration. Combined with stunning designs and remarkable casts, this will be a not-to-be-missed season.”

Ryan McKinny, Hera Hyesang Park & Joélle Harvey Lead Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2025 Season

The world of music is replete with iconic bands whose influence transcends generations, shaping the very landscape of popular music. From the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to the gritty rock anthems of the 1980s and beyond, these bands have left an indelible mark on the fabric of musical history. In this list, we delve into the top 15 best bands of all time, celebrating their innovation, creativity, and lasting impact.

15 Best Bands of All Time

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

How did a modest parlor guitar built on spec by a Canadian maker end up in the hands of a four-time Grammy winner? Serendipity. Flash back to 1999. After the Calgary-based luthier Judy Threet finished one of her Model A creations with a Sitka spruce top, curly koa back and sides, and cocobolo fretboard, bridge, and headstock veneer, she dropped it off at her local music shop, where it sat for more than six months. With no takers, the luthier reclaimed her guitar. Later that year, while at an industry trade show, she gave it to a private seller to try his luck. He also struck out.

Great Acoustics: Tracy Chapman’s Cherished Judy Threet Model A Parlor Guitar

On June 28, 2024, Italian tenor Lando Bartolini died at the age of 87. Born on April 11, 1937 in Prato, Italy, the tenor went on to study at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia after winning the Mario Lanza Award in 1968. He began his career in Philadelphia...

Obituary: Tenor Lando Bartolini Dies at 87

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George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Announces Its 53rd Annual Competition & Recital by Megan Moore

The 2024-25 season of the George and Nora London Foundation for Singers will present the 53rd edition of the foundation’s annual competition. The final round of...

George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Announces Its 53rd Annual Competition & Recital by Megan Moore

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