Will and Grace stars urge defeat of California marriage ban
NBCs hit sitcom actors from Will and Grace film a 30 second ad urging California voters to defeat Proposition 22 banning same sex marriage. Max Mutchnick wrote and leads the cast in a personal political push, saying the initiative promotes discrimination. NBC says the network does not endorse the ad.
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Musicians OK new contract in New York
Musicians of Local 802 voted 43 to 19 to approve a new contract with the New York City Ballet ending a strike over attendance rules. The agreement requires players to attend at least 75 percent of rehearsals and 70 percent of performances, resolving a dispute that led to the cancellation of the Nutcracker opening. Bill Moriarty said the attendance clause satisfies both sides as music returns to Lincoln Center.
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Detroit marks 25th year of The Nutcracker
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra celebrates a 25th Nutcracker season a reprise of last year’s debut featuring Ballet Internationale under Eldar Aliev. More than 75 local dancers join professionals as the classic tale runs at the Detroit Opera House through Dec 19 for 12 performances with tickets via Orchestra Hall Opera House or Ticketmaster.
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Cezanne Work Tops Sothebys Sale At $30 Million
Sothebys London auction features 25 Versace Picasso pieces and a Cezanne still life Bouillaire et fruits sells for $30 million. The recovered 1888-90 work was stolen in 1978 and linked to the Lenox, Massachusetts home. An anonymous bidder paid top price as Versace pieces also perform, totaling about $66 million overall.
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Lincoln Center proposes $1.5 billion in campus renovations
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts presented a plan totaling as much as 1.5 billion dollars for repairs across its 18 acre campus. A Project Leadership Committee will study the Beyer Blinder Belle proposals and develop a practical work plan over months. The State Theater alone could require 216 million in renovations, with fundraising expected to extend into the next decade.
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Minnesota AG blasts Mattel over substandard toys
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch condemned Mattel for donating poor quality toys under a national antitrust settlement. A Fort Snelling shipment to Toys for Toys contained hundreds of unused Hot Wheels collector cases with no cars, and many items were at least two years old. Hatch warned the state will reject substandard toys and insisted shipments be current and viable.
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