This production provides an excellent introduction to the Vienna-born composer for those who aren't familiar with him – a group that may include many opera fans.
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'The Paper Birds' by Jeanette Lynes is not only a wonderful story. You might just find yourself learning something as you read.
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The Crossing, the elite new-music chamber choir led by Donald Nally, routinely pushes the boundaries of what kinds of music a group of human voices can create.
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Passengers stuck during a blizzard at a diner find solace, comfort and possible new direction in 'Bus Stop,' William Inge's dramedy.
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Every year when I attend PAX East I look forward to checking out new games, watching some panels and meeting new and old friends.
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World-shaking events don't impact only the high and mighty in 'Written on the Dark' by Guy Gavriel Kay, a wonderful read filled with elegance and danger.
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Saheem Ali's love letter to Kenya features the fabulous Amber Iman, a fine cast, and Michael Thurber's great music.
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I had a chance to view a live playthrough of the highly anticipated 'Elden Ring Nightreign.' It was fast, fun and built from the ground up for a new co-op experience.
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ctl.alt.DEAL is based on the “paperclip problem," the idea that if AI were given the simple task to make as many paperclips as possible, it would inadvertently destroy the world.
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This new edition of Badfinger's 'Head First' employs the recently discovered master tapes, which have been newly mixed and mastered by Bob Jackson, the band’s only surviving member.
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