State Capitol welcomes 'new keys' from Michigan church. Where the piano will be featured
LANSING — The state’s Capitol welcomed Friday a newly refurbished, donated and Michigan-made piano acquired from a Greater ...
In the hands of Noseda and the NSO, ‘Vanessa’ is better late than ever
A stellar cast of singers lit up Samuel Barber’s masterfully grim tale of love and longing as part of the NSO’s “Opera in ...
The enigmatic power of ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock,’ plus the week’s best movies in L.A.
A new 4K restoration of Jim McKay's "Girls Town,' Jessica Williams introduces "Blue Crush" and a double bill of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy concert films.
Berry the 525-pound bear found hiding under Los Angeles home to save himself from wildfires
He bear-ly survived the wildfires. A homeowner forced to evacuate due to the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires returned home ...
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Bart and Doug: the relationship between a bear and a human that goes beyond friendship
He was over 9 feet tall and gave the sweetest kisses. But this fairy tale had an expiration date. When Doug Seus adopted Bart ...
A Literary Genius Who Championed Nonsense
Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children invent their own.
The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white
Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, ...
Smithsonian Magazine7h
One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
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Watch This Cat Play the Piano at Local Mall
"A cat captivates mall shoppers with his piano skills - would you stop to watch?. Wild Wonders brings you closer to the fascinating world of animals and pets. From exotic creatures in their natural ...
Oxford Mail11h
Leading National Hunt owner John Hales dies
Leading racehorse owner John Hales has died at the age of 85. Hales, who made his money through the Golden Bear Toys company he co-founded in 1979, which went on to produce products from major ...
The Quietus13h
Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of January 2025
Q's staffers welcome in a new year of music with their favourite albums and tracks released in 2025 so far It used to be that midwinter was quiet when it came to new music. Artists and labels seemed ...
Time Out16h
The best arts, culture and museum memberships in Chicago worth the cost
A membership to the Art Institute of Chicago starts at $115 per year, with benefits including free admission, access to special programs and museum hours, and parking discounts.