Columbus, OH

Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Opera has announced a casting update for its production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.”. The company said Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza is set to make its house debut as Giorgio Germont in Louisa Muller’s new staging of “La Traviata,” a role he will also perform in the co-production at the Dallas Opera in the fall. He replaces Carlos Arámbula who has withdrawn for personal reasons.

Santa Fe Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

The Dessoff Choirs has announced its 2024-2025 and 100th Anniversary Season. Malcolm J. Merriweather conducts Will Liverman in Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem. The Dessoff Choirs & Orchestra perform. Performance Date:. Nov. 2, 2024 at The Town Hall. Malcolm J. Merriweather and The Dessoff Choirs perform Handel’s “Messiah.”

The Dessoff Choirs Announces 2024-25 Season

New York City, NY

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 the competition, which is open to the public, takes place on Feb. 21, 2025, at the Morgan Library and Museum. Approximately a dozen singers compete for five George London Awards of $12,000 each. Those finalists who do not receive George London Awards receive Encouragement Awards of $2,000. In addition to the annual competition, the George and Nora London Foundation also presents a recital series to give grantees exposure and experience, and, in many cases, a New York recital debut. The foundation also awards scholarships to promising high school students attending the pre-college program of The Juilliard School.

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

Los Angeles, CA

(Photo credit: Boone Studios) The Ebell of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women and building community through arts, culture, and education has announced its 2024-25 season. For the purposes of this article, only opera-related events are included. The new season and series kick off with the annual...

The Ebell of Los Angeles Announces 2024-25 Season

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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

Pitchfork

Nubya Garcia has announced a new album. Odyssey, the follow-up to her 2020 debut, Source, arrives September 20 on Concord Jazz, with contributors including Esperanza Spalding, Richie Seivwright, and Georgia Anne Muldrow. Listen to a single, “The Seer,” below. “The Seer,” Garcia said in press materials, is about...

Nubya Garcia Announces New Album Odyssey, Shares Song: Listen

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever fallen in love before? If yes, which is your most memorable relationship? Studies show that moving on from a passionate lover is a challenge to some zodiac signs. Some people have deep emotional connections with their partners, unlike others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Passionate

American Songwriter

The year 1974 was outstanding for music, with landmark albums seeming to arrive one after another. It was an era that was especially fruitful for the classic rock and singer/songwriter genres, and June of that year delivered some excellent records in those genres. Let’s look back at the LPs that...

5 Outstanding Albums Released 50 Years Ago This Month

Bands are musical ensembles characterized by their collective creativity, cohesion, and synergy. As collaborative units, bands blend individual talents to produce a unified sound that transcends the sum of its parts. With diverse instrumentation and shared musical goals, bands explore various genres, from rock and pop to jazz, blues, and beyond. They craft melodies, rhythms, and lyrics that resonate with audiences, often reflecting cultural, social, and personal themes. Through live performances and recorded albums, bands captivate listeners, forging emotional connections and leaving lasting impressions. United in their passion for music, bands continue to shape and enrich the global musical landscape.

15 Best Bands of All Time

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Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Morristown Minute

Arms Unlimited accused of selling and shipping large-capacity magazines to New Jersey, violating state laws. The state takes action against Arms Unlimited for allegedly violating local gun control laws.

NJ Sues Arms Unlimited for Illegal Sale of High-Capacity Magazines

Today's horoscope highlights a mix of emotional, personal, and professional challenges. The stars offer guidance to help you navigate these experiences with resilience. Let’s see what the cosmos has in store for each of the zodiac signs today.

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The Forward

(JTA) — Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer and mystery novelist whose body of work often seemed like the un-kosher marriage of the Borscht Belt and the Bible Belt, died June 27 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 79. As frontman for the flamboyant 1970s country group Kinky Friedman and the Texas...

Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79

Miami, FL

Miami Beach, FL

The South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series is in full swing, bringing a delightful array of jazz performances to various locations across Miami Beach. This series showcases local favorites and award-winning students, offering an eclectic mix of jazz styles. Best of all, these events are free and open to the public, making it a perfect summer activity for music lovers. Let’s explore what the South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series has to offer and why you should attend.

Experience the South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series: A Musical Extravaganza in Miami Beach

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

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	Neil Young announced Wednesday that the remaining dates on the tour he has been doing with his longtime backing group Crazy Horse are being canceled, due to illness hitting “a couple of us” since they last performed in May. He did not specify whether he was among those stricken.For Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Tonight Was Not the Night: Concert Review




	The cancellations are for shows as far as three months out from now. Affected are the seven Canadian shows Young had lined up in July, plus three U.S. shows he had scheduled for late September, at the Hollywood Bowl, southern...

Neil Young Cancels Remainder of Crazy Horse Tour, Including Hollywood Bowl and Ohana Fest

Nashville, TN

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Over the last  year, guitar prodigy Grace Bowers has been showing up on stages from Nashville to Newport. In May of 2023, she joined Gaslight Anthem onstage at the Ryman Auditorium and delivered one of the highlight sets of last summer’s Newport Folk Festival. Now, the 17-year-old player is releasing her debut album. Wine on Venus arrives Aug. 9 and pairs her with the band the Hodge Podge.Grace Bowers Shines at Bear Shadow Festival, North Mississippi Allstars Tease 'Shorty' Sequel




	Produced by Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, Wine on Venus features Bowers on lead guitar. Esther Okai-Tetteh handles vocals, with Joshua Blaylock on...

Grace Bowers, Nashville’s Red-Hot Guitar Player, Announces Debut Album ‘Wine on Venus’

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Before becoming one of the world's most popular voices, crooner Tony Bennett served in Europe alongside the US Army.

Jazz Legend Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp At The End of World War II

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National Philharmonic Announces 2024-25 Season

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...

National Philharmonic Announces 2024-25 Season

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