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Brigid Pfeifer

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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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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Cheryl E Preston

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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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Marble City Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites.” The showcase will take place inside the Historic Cherokee Caverns in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is the third year the company presents a concert in the cave. Performance Date: August 17, 2024. Then comes...

Marble City Opera Unveils 2024-25 Season

The recipients of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors have been announced. The award for lifetime artistic achievements will recognize director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt; jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval; the Apollo Theater; and the four surviving members of countercultural rock band the Grateful Dead.

Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt on 2024 Kennedy Center Honors list

The Festival della Valle d’Itria is set to present Händel’s “Ariodante.”. The opera will be performed in a new edition by Bernardo Ticci with the ensemble Modo Antiquo conducted by Federico Maria Sardelli. Torsten Fischer will direct the new production which he describes as a modern reading.

Cecilia Molinari to Headline Festival della Valle d’Itria’s ‘Ariodante’

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Felix Jarrar will serve as Florida Grand Opera’s assistant conductor for the 2024-25 season. The composer and pianist announced the news via social media and said, “I am so honored and thrilled to share that I will be the Assistant Conductor for the 2024-25 Season at Florida Grand Opera for their productions of ‘Die Zauberflöte,’ ‘L’elisir d’amore,’ & ‘Carmen.’ Thank you so much to Maria Todaro, Matt Cooksey, and the rest of the team of Florida Grand for this opportunity. I am very excited to work with my fantastic colleagues on these masterworks in Miami. For the upcoming season, I will split my time between Miami and NYC when I am not on my contracted productions. I am very grateful for my family, my friends, colleagues, collaborators, supporters, and followers of my work. I’ve been working on establishing a new chapter in my career as a composer/coach/pianist/conductor, and that chapter begins now with FGO!”

Felix Jarrar to Serve As Assistant Conductor at Florida Grand Opera

The Foundation loans its collection of fine instruments to outstanding string soloists under the age of 35. Since 1994, the Tokyo-based Nippon Music Foundation has been loaning its collection of 21 Stradivarius and Guarneri violins to notable string soloists who are under the age of 35, as part of its Instrument Loan Project.

Nippon Music Foundation Loans Guarneri del Gesù "Muntz" Violin to Youjin Lee

Soprano April Cantelo has died at the age of 96. Born on April 2, 1928, in Purbrook, April Rosemary Cantelo attended Chelmsford County High School for Girls and went on to study in London under Vilém Tauský, Joan Cross, Imogen Holst, and others. She began her career as...

Obituary: Soprano April Cantelo Dies at 96

Folk music singers are storytellers who use their music to convey narratives of cultural heritage, social change, and personal experiences. Rooted in tradition and often accompanied by acoustic instruments like guitars, banjos, and fiddles, folk singers blend authenticity with a grassroots appeal. From the protest songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez that fueled social movements to the introspective ballads of Joni Mitchell and Woody Guthrie, folk music singers capture the essence of everyday life and universal themes. Their music resonates with listeners by celebrating diversity, advocating for justice, and preserving oral histories across generations.

15 Best Folk Music Singers of All Time

When Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes announced he would revisit his Warren Haynes Band project this summer, he revealed Medeski Martin & Wood‘s John Medeski would be on keyboards. Medeski had been missing from the WHB’s recent run of shows supporting Slash on the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tour and Haynes addressed the keyboardist’s absence in a new interview.

Warren Haynes Clarifies Warren Haynes Band Keyboardist Situation

Houston, TX

Symphony.live has announced the addition of the ROCO – Houston Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will join Symphony.live’s mission to unite the world’s orchestras. ROCO is a dynamic and innovative professional chamber orchestra, comprising between 1 to 40 musicians from across the US and Canada, and features guest conductors from around the world.

Houston Chamber Orchestra Joins Symphony.live

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APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

American Soprano Makes Her Debut as ‘Norma’ at Martina Franca. This week the Festival Valle d’Itria in Martina Franca is set to open a new production of Bellini’s “Norma” which will be performed in Roger Parker’s Ricordi edition. The version will see two sopranos in the opera, which is close to what Bellini originally intended. Among the artists enlisted for this production is Jacquelyn Wagner.

Artist of the Week: Jacquelyn Wagner

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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(Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz) The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has announced Lara Downes as its first-ever Creative Partner. Downes is a Pianist, producer / curator, and media personality who was honored as Classical Woman of the Year by NPR’s Performance Today. She has performed alongside the orchestras of Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Dallas, Louisville, Indianapolis, and others, as well as given recitals and residencies at Lincoln Center, Disney Hall, Ravinia, Tanglewood, the Gilmore Festival, Carolina Performing Arts, Washington Performing Arts, Caramoor, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, among others.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Names First-Ever Creative Partner

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	From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.8 Best Quotes From ‘Wonder Women of Latin Music’ Panel at LAMC 2024




	Karol G’s Mañana Será Bonito Livestream 




	Karol G is set to wrap her history-making Mañana Será Bonito World Tour on July 23 in Madrid. For the closing, the Colombian superstar announced that she will livestream the concert on her YouTube channel for all her fans around the world to watch. 




	In an emotional post on Instagram that she shared on Friday...

Karol G to Livestream Last Mañana Será Bonito Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Genesis will reissue 13 of its albums on vinyl in the coming months. The records were originally released between 1971 and 1997. Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips and Mike Rutherford formed the prog-rock pioneering band Genesis in 1967 with the group’s early lineup cemented in the early ‘70s with the addition of Phil Collins and Steve Hackett. Frontman Peter Gabriel left Genesis in 1975 with drummer Phil Collins taking over as frontman until 1996.

Genesis Plots Vinyl Reissue Of 13 Studio Albums

Clarinet players are musicians skilled in playing the clarinet, a versatile woodwind instrument known for its rich, expressive tone and wide-ranging capabilities across various music genres. From classical virtuosos like Benny Goodman to contemporary performers, clarinetists master intricate fingerings and control of breath to produce nuanced melodies and dynamic contrasts. They are valued for their ability to blend seamlessly in orchestras, chamber ensembles, and jazz bands, often taking on solo roles with lyrical phrasing and technical agility. Clarinet players contribute to the vibrant texture of musical compositions, enhancing both traditional and modern repertoire with their expressive interpretations and virtuosic performances.

15 Best Clarinet Players of All Time

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Maria Brea, Melisa Bonetti Luna, Jesús Vicente Murillo, Melissa Sondhi, WooYoung Yoon Among Opera San José’s 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence

Opera San José has announced its 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence. This year’s roster includes Maria Brea (soprano), Michelle Ainna Cuizon (director), Johannes Löhner (conductor), Melisa Bonetti Luna (mezzo-soprano),...

Maria Brea, Melisa Bonetti Luna, Jesús Vicente Murillo, Melissa Sondhi, WooYoung Yoon Among Opera San José’s 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence

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