La Scala Renovation Nears Completion for December Opening
La Scala in Milan reports progress on a 67 million dollar overhaul since December 2001. Officials say the opera house will open on December 7 with Maestro Riccardo Muti rehearsing Europa Riconosciuta. Workers toil for phase finish while gilding and machinery trials begin.
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Yoko Ono backs gay marriage with remix project
Yoko Ono joins the gay marriage push by recording Every Man Has a Man Who Loves Him a gay friendly version of her song. The 1980 track referencing Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Her is also retooled as Every Woman Has a Woman Who Loves Her. Ono spoke at her Dakota home about outsider status and political angles as she embraces dance clubs and pride rallies in New York.
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Dallas video festival tackles politics and war
Veteran news producer Danny Schechter criticizes the media in WMD. The Dallas Video Festival showcases politically charged works challenging Bush era coverage and global perspectives on war and human rights. Schechter aims to test reactions in Texas bush country.
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Alex Rivera
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