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How to Save Opera in America? Make It New Again.

To survive and thrive, we can’t rely on the glories of the past.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Angelina Jolie 'spellbinding' as opera star Callas

The actress plays the lead role in Pablo Larraín's Maria, which could place her in the Oscars race.

Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'

When David Leigh sang “The Impossible Dream” at his father’s funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Review: The goth opera 'Black Lodge' delivers a messy, sonic shock in DTLA

Timur stars in David T. Little's goth opera, "Black Lounge," a CAP UCLA presentation that weirdly connects the composer with David Lynch, Antonin Artaud and William S. Burroughs.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

Met Opera and Singer Injured in Onstage Fall Settle Decade-Old Lawsuit

Wendy White, a veteran mezzo-soprano, was performing when she fell in 2011. Her suit, which claimed negligence, had been one of the company’s longest-running court cases.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Oddball opera has a glorious moment in L.A., meatballs and all

Independent Opera's "The Stone Guest" is revelatory, L.A. Opera's "Romeo and Juliet" is exhilarating and Pacific Opera Project's super-rare production of "Don Bucefalo" proves a nutty delight.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

From Sunset Beach to Dallas: the top 20 TV soap operas that are no more

Massacres at weddings! Naked buttocks! Jude Law! With the final episode of BBC medical drama Doctors airing this week, here are the finest melodramas that didn’t make it. Any chance of a second ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Inside Gustavo Santaolalla's new Spanish 'Dracula' score for L.A. Opera's live show

Composer Gustavo Santaolalla talks about taking on the 1931 classic 'Dracula' score. The Oscar winner takes the United Theater on Broadway stage with the L.A. Opera orchestra.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana

When composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” into an opera, he said the writer told him frankly that “opera was not his ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins

The rodents pose a risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year in their thousands.

The hidden billions Argentines hold in undeclared savings

Decades of distrust of the country’s currency has resulted in a ‘dollars under the mattress’ culture

World - Financial Times - October 23

It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports

Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

5 Ways to Save Money on SaaS Tools

This founder cut his software-as-a-service expenditures in half.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Unique Bronze Age hoard saved for the nation

Hundreds of items which had lain untouched for 3,000 years were found by a metal detectorist near Peebles.

The Original John Wick Was Saved By A Surprising Producer

Today, October 24, marks the 10th anniversary of John Wick , the film that revitalized Keanu Reeves' career and arguably ranks among the greatest action movies of all time. But few knew how close ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

The Doctors Saving Lives in a Secret Bunker on Ukraine's Front

Ukraine is building a new type of field hospital to protect patients and staff from Russia’s bombardments.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

How to Prepare Your Body for Daylight Saving Time

Time change associated with daylight saving time can be a difficult adjustment.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Vote with your ballot, not your life savings

History shows us that markets move forward regardless of who wins US elections

World - Financial Times - October 29

Morrissey donates £50k to help save youth club

The Smiths singer makes a donation to the Salford Lads Club, which features on one of the band's album sleeve.

When does daylight saving time end in 2024?

The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?

Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester

A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Save Solas

Mischievous trickster, misunderstood hero, or malicious murderer? Solas, the Dread Wolf, will certainly be a thorn on your side in Dragon Age: The Veilguard . However, as the old saying goes: ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 2

The pick-ups 'saving lives on the front line' in Ukraine

Donated trucks, taken in convoy from Scotland and around the UK to the war-torn country, have been involved in multiple rescues.

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

World - Yahoo News - November 2

How war led to daylight saving time in the US

Today, we associate daylight saving time with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. Over 100 years ago, it was considered a wartime measure.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Liz Cheney: 'Women are going to save the day in this election'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Monday she believes women will “save the day” in the election and defended telling women to “vote your conscience” regardless of their husbands’ voter ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Women’s Anger Might Save Us From Trump

If Trump loses on Tuesday, we’ll know why.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Zoe's Place hospice saved by huge charity appeal

The children's hospice provider needed to raise £6.4m within a month to secure its survival.

How Alabama Thumped L.S.U. and Saved Its Season

In a de facto College Football Playoff elimination game, the Crimson Tide unleashed quarterback Jalen Milroe in a 42-13 victory.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Texas firefighters save toddler from burning home

Two firefighters are being hailed as heroes after saving a toddler from a burning home in Grandbury, Texas. Omar Villafranca spoke with the firefighters and the little boy's mother.

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