Domingo switches to baritone in Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra
New York reports Placido Domingo, turning 66, will sing the title role of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra as a baritone in Berlin 2009, with planned stagings at Milan La Scala and London Royal Opera. He previously sang Adorno as a tenor since 1995 at the Met.
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Smith honored for his work at film festival
Santa Barbara California Will Smith received the Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The actor, nominated for Best Actor for The Pursuit of Happyness, spoke about fatherhood and patience on the red carpet outside the Arlington Theatre.
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Gamble and bridge miscue in a Chicago game analysis
A bridge problem unfolds with Louie recounting a rough score exchange with his in laws after a Chicago game. The column details a spade bid sequence, four spades by ruffing and club ruffing, and a nuanced hand evaluation leading to the recommended response of bidding spades with 16 or 17 points.
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Smithsonian Showtime to partner with TV unit for Cavanagh show
Smithsonian Networks LLC will launch six initial programs with Showtime, led by Tom Cavanagh hosting Stories from the Vaults. The venture, a $10 million annual programming plan, includes Timewatch co-production and artifacts driven documentaries, with a fall channel launch and a 30 year contract worth at least $500,000 yearly.
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Smithsonian Showtime slate launches April with 60 programs
A joint venture by Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution unveils an April debut of over 60 programs. Highlights include Stories from the Vaults hosted by Tom Cavanagh, The Hunt for the Double Eagle about the 1933 gold coin, American Treasurers featuring 150 notable objects, Nature Tech on science inspired inventions, Cutting Loose on Mardi Gras life, and Critter Quest teaching kids about the natural world.
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Weekly Horoscope for Monday January 29 2007
The day blends Gemini morning energy with Cancer evening calm guiding plans, meals, and rest. Aries dares limits while Taurus seeks varied paths. Gemini asks last year questions. Cancer offers constructive input under leadership pressure. Leo feels like a star anywhere. Virgo relies on instinct. Libra surrenders to wind. Scorpio finds support from a water-sign friend. Sagittarius seeks reconciliation. Capricorn stresses deadlines. Aquarius believes in hidden powers. Pisces urges outspoken revolutionary action.
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