Insula Orchestra has announced its 10th anniversary season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Countertenor Carlo Vistoli will be amongst the soloists in “Cinema Music – Baroue O.S.T.” featuring works by Vivaldi, Purcell, Bach, Händel, and Mozart. Performance Dates: Dec. 13 &...

Joyce El-Khoury, Julien Behr, Ellen Giacone, Carlo Vistoli, Johanni van Oostrum Headline Insula Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

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The PROTOTYPE: Opera / Theatre / Now Festival has unveiled its 2025 season. “This season, we celebrate another extraordinary group of creatives as they tell the stories of our shared experience, tracing the threads that connect us across eras, cultures, dreams, and memories,” said an official press statement issued by the Directors of the festival. “We also celebrate the incredible partnership with HERE and our beloved co-founder and co-curator Kristin Marting in her final season with us. Kristin’s singular artistic vision will always remain at the heart of PROTOTYPE, and we look forward to sharing another swath of her brilliance with you this January!”

PROTOTYPE: Opera / Theatre / Now Festival Unveils Five Productions for 2025 Edition

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Archaeologists have just discovered evidence of a “previously unknown” ancient culture that had been lost to the sands of time.A team of experts discovered 30 rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park. But the most exciting part of the find was realising that its creators belonged to a never-before-seen civilisation.The newfound art "represents a new culture previously unknown," the team’s lead José Miguel Pérez-Gómez, of Simón Bolívar University in Caracas, told Live Science.The pictograms and petroglyphs include simple depictions of leaves and stick figure drawings of people, as well as star-shaped patterns and other...

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old art from never-before-seen culture

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

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Fact Check: JD Vance's Last Name Means 'Bedbug' in Yiddish?

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Photographer Rajesh Vora documented the rural Punjab villages where eclectic architectural sculptures have sprung up across the region as status symbols.

The Indian villages with rooftop sculptures of planes, tanks and cars

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

Step into the remnants of forgotten Wild West villages in the United States. Witness the eerie ghost towns frozen in time, showcasing the rise and fall of economic fortunes. Explore once-thriving mining communities now deserted, reflecting the boom and bust cycles of the past. Discover famous abandoned landmarks that tell unique stories of past glory, attracting thrill-seekers with their haunted allure. Experience the reasons behind their desertion, from environmental disasters to economic collapse. These modern-day ghost towns stand as eerie reminders of a bygone era, preserved to maintain their historical significance. Uncover the mysteries of these lost settlements.

Forgotten Wild West Villages: United States Ghost Towns

Archaeological discoveries often bring the past to life in vivid and unexpected ways. While conducting an excavation in Jerusalem, archaeologists uncovered a monumental structure that not only enriches our understanding of ancient architecture, but also ties closely to biblical narratives. This significant find sheds light on the topographical and historical aspects of one of the oldest cities in history: the City of David.

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Moat Referenced in the Bible

Singapore Lyric Opera is set to present “Singapore Lyric Opera Adult Chorus in Concert” on August 10, 2024 at the Esplanade Recital Studio. The two performances, one starting at 4 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., will feature solo and ensemble numbers from operatic masterpieces by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more. Among the highlights will be the chorus of Cigarette Girls from Bizet’s “Carmen” and the famed “Queen of the Night” aria from “The Magic Flute.”

Singapore Lyric Opera to Feature Adult Chorus in Concert

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Despite the whirlwind tragedy of its opening act, Starve Acre is not rushing to get anywhere. With his second feature, writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo wants us to breathe in as much of Starve Acre’s rancid air as our lungs can tolerate. Capturing the English countryside’s ethereal black magic with patience and awe, the movie isn’t concerned with uprooting folk-horror traditions. It wants to get them right. Aiming for authenticity, Kokotajlo finds supernatural power and dramatic weight in the genre’s rustic simplicity.

Evil takes root in the traditionally slow-burn folk horror Starve Acre

Adrian Kelly’s Musical Direction Overcomes an Unconvincing Staging. Set in early 14th century Spain, “Ernani” is a simple tale of three men competing for the love of the same woman, in which the society’s values and codes of chivalry dictate the course of the narrative. Providing that one accepts the context uncritically, it can be a gripping, quick-moving drama that rattles along with plenty of rousing and emotionally strong melodies. Think too deeply about the behavior and motivations of the characters, then it can all appear somewhat ridiculous.

Buxton International Festival 2024 Review: Ernani

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in Jerusalem’s Walls National Park. A massive moat discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park at least nine meters deep and 30 meters wide, has been unearthed, solving a 150-year-old mystery: Who divided Jerusalem into two? This formidable fortification likely separated the upper city, home to the temple and palace, from the lower city, providing crucial protection.

Jerusalem’s Ancient Defenses: 150-Year Quest Reveals Royal Fortress in City of David

One of the most significant shipwreck finds of recent times was made in an ostensibly unlikely place: a southwest African desert.The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus), a Portuguese ship, set sail for India from Lisbon on 7 March, 1533, when it got caught up in a devastating storm.The vessel, which was laden with treasures, seemed to disappear without a trace until, in 2008, its remains were finally discovered along with around $13 million-worth of gold coins.It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia, who had drained a man-made lagoon in the area.Dr Dieter Noli,...

Long-lost ship packed with gold discovered in the African desert

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that “10 Days in a Madhouse” was named the Best New Opera for 2024. The opera was composed by Rene Orth and features a libretto by Hannah Moscovitch. The work was commissioned by Opera Philadelphia and Tapestry Opera and was world premiered in 2023 as part of Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O23. Upon its release, The New York Times said “opera needs works like ’10 Days,’ which treats the medium with affection and respect while also chafing at its tropes throughout history.” Opera News added, “Orth orchestrates superbly… This gripping new opera deserves wide circulation.”

Music Critics Association of North America Announces 2024 Best New Opera

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Art of Time Ensemble Unveils Creative Team for ‘The Soldier’s Tale Retold’

Art of Time Ensemble has announced the creative and cast for “The Soldier’s Tale Retold.”. The production, which retells Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat” with a new...

Art of Time Ensemble Unveils Creative Team for ‘The Soldier’s Tale Retold’

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