Category Archives: Opera

JFK’s Niece’s Message to Americans as Trump Plans To Rename Kennedy Center

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Melissa Fleur Afshar in Newsweek (thanks to Bob P.) Maria Shriver, a journalist, advocate and niece of the late President John F. Kennedy, condemned President Donald Trump’s effort to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, calling it … Continue reading →

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The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition this Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.: a non-ticketed free event for Opera buffs The Metropolitan Opera Laffont CompetitionWashington District Sunday, November 13Benaroya Hall | Nordstrom Recital Hall200 University Street, Seattle Competition beginning at 10:00 AM Additional Details: This is a free, non-ticketed event There will … Continue reading →

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Skyliner’s grandaughter at the Met!

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Karen Bell’s granddaughter, Deanna, is one of the nymphs at the Met on Saturday March 12th. They are about 15 – 20 feet up in the air with their skirt covering the wheeled dolly below with someone moving them around … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mozart at Town Hall

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

As a follow-up to the Sky Opera and Live Opera presentations of the Magic Flute, you might want to see even more Mozart at a coming Town Hall event. Thu 1/27, 7:30PM / $15-$20 / In-Person & LivestreamTown Hall Seattle … Continue reading →

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