Sir Rudolf Bing Knighthood Marks Opera Chief’s Quiet Farewell
Rudolf Bing was named a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace amid remarks that his four decade career at the Metropolitan Opera House has shaped music and the arts. He said he planned to retire next June and may pursue work with youth and teaching, reflecting on opera’s changing economics and the need for broader access.
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America
Kentucky Tourism Reaches New Spending High
Kentucky welcomed tourists who spent an estimated 342 million dollars last year marking a record for the state. The figure underscores strong travel activity with potential boosts for local economies and hospitality sectors.
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On Broadway by Leonard Lyons tells a lively showbiz tale
New York gossip notes Noel Coward clashes with Ivor Novello over a Bittersweet ticket. Martha Rotheart lands a Book of the Month Club pick Fortune Made His Sword. Robert Shaw and Mary Ure miss London flight for Harold Pinter’s Old Times, traveling via Holland. Patricia Bogdanovich brags of pants once worn by John Wayne on The Last Picture Show set.
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Ivor Novello
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Martha Rotheart
Ther
Henry V
Robert Shaw
Mary Ure
Harold Pinter
Holland
Hollandes
Pettr Bogdanovich
MGM
John Wayne
Paramount Screens Top Films Amid Dense Schedule
The listing outlines cinema showings at The Paramount and related venues with multiple time slots for features including The Touch, The Organization, Catlow, Desperate Characters, and longer runs like Born To Win, Kotch, and Billy Jack. Additional notes indicate stage blocks, shorts, and weekend-only openings at Twixt Town and Twin East West venues.
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