Podcasts about Opera house

Cult hit "Heathers the Musical" has taken Wellington by storm. The edgy comedy based off the 1988 film Heathers is touring Aus and NZ, finishing it's Wellington run this Sunday at the Opera House. Lead "Heather" Calista Nelmes joins Nick in the studio to teach him a thing or two about being a 'heather' and the success of the globally renowned musical. If you're in the mood for show stopping voices, dancing and snappy comedy grab tickets here. This weekend is your last chance to see the worldwide phenomenon at the Opera House before they wrap their tour in Auckland. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gathered up two Final Fantasy 6 Super Fans and sat em down for a chat about their favorite FF game of all time. Yunalescka and Jesse Cox bring there love of all things Final Fantasy, and a massive list of recommendations for the GG boys. From the Opera House, to the World of Ruin, to the beautiful music, this is the FF6 Roundtable you've been waiting for. Supportourbromance.com or we'll pick the wrong dress for the Market.

Final Fantasy VI - Episode 8 This Week: Go back to Mobilzgo to Triangle Island, get eaten by the Zone Eater, explore the Zone Eater's tum-tum and find a new friend. This new friend is special. He mimics whatever the person before him did. He can also do the special attacks of a ton of other characters, but you have to go to set him up correctly. To do that, go to Status and Set Commands. Choose whatever you want, Tools, Blitz, Steal, Throw, the world is your oyster! Fly to the pentagon shaped mountain (this is the phoenix cave, go check it out.) Investigate Narshe, bring Locke. Pick up Mog and Mog's friend while you are there. Bonus things to do:Return to Sabin's Cabin and get his ultimate Blitz (this takes five minutes and makes Sabin good.)Return to Doma Castle and make Cyan Great Again (as long as he has haste.) Climb the Cultist's TowerCleanse the Cursed Shield (this isn't as difficult as it seems. Just go to the sad island Celes was on and give the person with the Cursed Shield a ribbon and then let monsters die 250 times.) Explore the Ancient Castle (take a ride on Figaro Castle and when it gets stuck, hop out and go through the entrance you used in the prison cells of the castle.)Go fight a dagron at the Opera House. Kill Deathgaze. Next Week: Raid Kefka's Tower and finish the game What's a video game book club? Exactly what you think! Some clubs read books, we play video games. Join us! Discord: https://discord.gg/hfnusHE Email: squelchcast@gmail.com Listen: www.squelchcast.com Support: www.patreon.com/Squelch or www.twitch.tv/dan0play 

A preview to the One Sydney Gospel event coming up at the Sydney Opera House (14th June). Australia?s best Christian artists are on the bill and some from overseas. Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical Perspective with Neil Johnson.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joan Baez suggested pop stars should be more politically active. Swifties went on the attack. Ben and Ione have thoughts — including why picking a fight with someone who marched alongside Martin Luther King might not be your best move.Also this week: Jay-Z showed up at the Roots Picnic and did a 10-minute acapella freestyle attacking Drake, Kanye, Nicki Minaj, and Dame Dash. Ben breaks down why a whole generation just knows Jay-Z as Beyoncé's husband — and why that matters.Ben makes the case that Kylie Minogue's Impossible Princess is her Pinkerton — the misunderstood record that history will eventually get right. Pitchfork agrees. Nick Cave does not, and Ben has some words about that.Plus: The Backrooms movie at the Dendy, Rachel Ward's regenerative farm, Sparks at the Opera House (how gay is a Sparks crowd exactly?), and Ione's weekend at a Chanel-funded literary showcase for diverse female writers.—Weirder Together is hosted by Ione Skye and Ben Lee.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

Welcome back to Travel Stories with Moush! Today I am joined by Bob van den Oord, CEO of Langham Hospitality - a name synonymous with timeless, storied luxury. With over 160 years of Langham history behind him and properties spanning the globe, Bob doesn't just witness the world of luxury travel, he shapes it. In this episode, we travel through history, culture and extraordinary hidden gems, and Bob shares what luxury truly means in today's ever-evolving world of travel. Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. Marrakech - Where Culture Collides. Bob's recent visit left a lasting mark - the hospitality, the people and the food are second to none Moroccan culture beautifully intertwined with French influences creates something entirely unique The legendary Royal Mansour comes highly recommended. It's one of the most extraordinary luxury experiences in the world. https://www.royalmansour.com/en/marrakech/ 2. Istanbul - Where Europe Meets Asia. A city where two continents, two cultures and centuries of history converge in the most spectacular way. Rich in people, food and soul It's a destination that every traveller to experience 3. Venice - The One Destination Everyone Must Visit The ultimate once-in-a-lifetime destination Gateway to the Oriental Silk Road, a mecca of art, food, fashion and culture Home to the Biennale, world-class cuisine and architecture unlike anywhere else on earth 4. Langham London - Where It All Began Built in 1865, it was the first hotel in Europe with elevators, running hot and cold water and afternoon tea service The Wigmore - Langham's iconic "posh pub", is now one of London's most beloved destination bars Langham concierges offer their own exclusive tour of their London, a truly personal way to experience the city 5. Saudi Arabia - A Story Being Written Right Now Langham is opening a property at the UNESCO-protected Diriyah Gate, adjacent to the new Opera House in Riyadh Bob believes deeply in being part of Saudi Arabia's extraordinary evolution and cultural renaissance 6. Jerez, Southern Spain - The Ultimate Off-the-Grid Escape The sherry region of Spain where you can experience sherry tastings every evening, horse riding on the beach and dinners in the vineyard Slow, spacious, deeply personal travel that city breaks simply cannot offer 7. Korea - Destination of the Year for 2026 Bob predicts Korea will be the hottest destination of 2026 as travellers look beyond a crowded Japan. K-pop, Korean dramas, incredible food and a culture-rich travel scene that is truly having its moment 8. China - The Most Underrated Destination in the World Bob's advice: take a full month and travel through it properly - you will not regret it. Vast, diverse and deeply misunderstood as a travel destination From north to south, the cultures, food, history and experiences are unlike anywhere else on earth 9. Bangkok - The World's Greatest Culinary City Michelin-starred dining sits side by side with the world's best street food Southeast Asian, Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines all coexist in one extraordinary city 10. Tuscany - Bob's Hidden Gem A magical stay at the Ferragamo property Castiglion Del Bosco. https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/castiglion-del-bosco Truffle hunting with a local farmer, followed by a home-cooked meal  Olive oil tastings, cheesemaking and the kind of deeply immersive, bespoke travel that stays with you forever Coming Up in the World of Langham: Venice, 2027 - Murano Island, overlooking the lagoon Bangkok, 2026 - On the Chao Phraya River in the historic Custom House Riyadh - At the UNESCO-protected Diriyah Gate, adjacent to the new Opera House Dubai – Coming Soon Connect with Langham Hospitality: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/ Thank you for tuning in to Travel Stories with Moush! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating or review - it truly helps us reach more travelers like you.   Drop a comment and tell us which destination from today's episode is going straight to your bucket list? Stay connected with me on https://www.instagram.com/moushtravels/ to find out who's joining me next week.   Explore all past episodes and destinations here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/travel-stories-with-moush/id1691525895 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pAUXiXuRLv1E9WFznWm7T?si=qA_E3Cf8RqKT97pUJcINxQ https://www.youtube.com/@travelstorieswithmoush Until next time…safe travels and keep adventuring. "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Final Fantasy VI - Episode 7This Week: Follow the pigeon. Fight in the Veldt with only three people in your party. Go to the cave on the Veldt, go to the Dragon's Neck Coliseum and bet the Ichigeki. Go to Jidoor and explore the giant mansion. Go to the Cultists Tower. Head to Thamasa and then to Ebot's Rock.  Next Week: Go back to Mobilzgo to Triangle Island, get eaten by the Zone Eater, explore the Zone Eater's tum-tum and find a new friend. This new friend is special. He mimics whatever the person before him did. He can also do the special attacks of a ton of other characters, but you have to go to set him up correctly. To do that, go to Status and Set Commands. Choose whatever you want, Tools, Blitz, Steal, Throw, the world is your oyster! Fly to the pentagon shaped mountain (this is the phoenix cave, go check it out.) Investigate Narshe, bring Locke. Pick up Mog and Mog's friend while you are there. Bonus things to do:Return to Sabin's Cabin and get his ultimate Blitz (this takes five minutes and makes Sabin good.)Return to Doma Castle and make Cyan Great Again (as long as he has haste.) Climb the Cultist's TowerCleanse the Cursed Shield (this isn't as difficult as it seems. Just go to the sad island Celes was on and give the person with the Cursed Shield a ribbon and then let monsters die 250 times.) Explore the Ancient Castle (take a ride on Figaro Castle and when it gets stuck, hop out and go through the entrance you used in the prison cells of the castle.)Go fight a dagron at the Opera House. Kill Deathgaze.  What's a video game book club? Exactly what you think! Some clubs read books, we play video games. Join us! Discord: https://discord.gg/hfnusHE Email: squelchcast@gmail.com Listen: www.squelchcast.com Support: www.patreon.com/Squelch or www.twitch.tv/dan0play 

The Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise is a community led tourism operation. NITV Radio joined the morning cruise departing from Sydney's Circular Quay with the magnificent views of Sydney, The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and a tour of Clark Island.Kerri-Lee Barry in conversation on the Tribal Warrior on Sydney Harbour with Tribal Warrior staff member - Brock - Vessel Coordinator.

Reeder, Wolfe, and Wasche came to Wahpeton during the boomtown years and became very wealthy. They envisioned the civilizing influence of a massive brick opera house on the corner of Dakota Avenue, the main street of the rowdy frontier town. Key to the venture were several railroad lines running daily to cities where acclaimed dramatic and musical acts were based. Entertainers and audiences could arrive and depart on tracks behind the building.

This week I sat down with Adam Hamadache, founder of Formula and host of the Hotel Growth Podcast, a man who has spent the last 15 years helping hotels figure out how to grow in an industry that never seems to sit still for more than five minutes.What followed was part hospitality strategy masterclass, part therapy session for modern business owners, and part beautifully chaotic conversation about AI, audience-less keynote speeches, and why hiring experts only to tell them exactly what to do might be “the definition of madness.”From working in a shoe shop during school work experience while dreaming of hotels, to shouting orders on the grill in a Sydney restaurant kitchen overlooking the Opera House, Adam's journey is full of sharp pivots, curiosity, and a relentless obsession with solving problems properly.Along the way we get into the terrifying speed of AI, why hospitality still massively underuses its own data, what business owners can learn from bad football defending, and the deeply humbling experience of delivering a keynote presentation to an audience of… one.And honestly?The audience of one story alone is worth the price of admission (Which is free by the way)In this episode, Adam and I get into…• Why careers often evolve through curiosity rather than rigid planning• How a failed hotel promotion model accidentally launched an entire hospitality marketing career• The ongoing battle between hotels and OTAs, and why direct bookings still matter so much• What operators misunderstand about marketing partnerships• Why Formula made the bold decision to hire only highly experienced people• The power of friction, challenge and healthy disagreement in great businesses• Why “slow down to speed up” might be the most important business lesson of all• The terrifying speed of AI and how search behaviour is fundamentally changing• Why hospitality still isn't using data and technology anywhere near its full potential• How fear of being left behind can push businesses into bad tech decisions• Why independent hoteliers often feel isolated when facing huge commercial challenges• The thinking behind Adam's new hospitality advisory board conceptAnd so much more.Some cracking quote-ables from Adam…“You don't buy a dog and bark yourself”“Search has changed more in the last 18 months than in the previous 18 years”“You've got to slow down to speed up”“The bold, harder decisions are often much less expensive than the easy decisions you choose to tolerate”“Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is madness… but so is hiring experts and then telling them exactly how to do their job”Why this episode is worth your earsThis is one of those conversations that goes way beyond marketing.Yes, there's loads in here about AI, growth strategy, technology, customer behaviour and the future of hospitality… but underneath all of that is a really thoughtful conversation about leadership, humility, evolution and the importance of staying curious when the world feels like it's changing at breakneck speed.Adam's honesty around business ownership, difficult decisions, and learning to pause before reacting makes this one feel incredibly grounded and real.It's also reassuringly human.Because sometimes even successful keynote speakers end up presenting to one confused bloke in a conference room.And somehow…that might actually be the perfect metaphor for modern business.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud, the people management platform built specifically for shift based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes, all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Comedian Karen O'Leary joins Nick in the studio to chat "Poneke House Party", a comedy music mashup show raising funds for the Mayoral Relief Flood Fund. The NZ International Comedy Festival and NZ Music Month partner to bring you Pōneke House Party, a night of jokes, songs and surprise special guests at Wellington's Opera House, Sunday 17 May, 6pm. Karen joins the heavy hitting line up of stars including Tofiga Fepulea'i, Tami Neilson and host James Nokise. Buy tickets here for a night full of comedy and music, while helping for a great cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 45 years, George Palmer harboured a secret. He spent every spare moment composing classical music, and then shoving his scores in his bottom drawer. Until one day, almost by pure chance, that music saw the light of day.As a young man, George had dreams of becoming a renowned classical music composer, but when he walked into university, he didn't feel like he belonged in the music department.George left after his first week, and followed a school friend into the law department.At first, George was not inspired by the law, but he ended up falling in love with the human side of the justice system.For the next 45 years, he climbed the ranks from barrister, to Queen's Counsel, and finally to judge in the NSW Supreme Court, where he had ultimate responsibility for all adoptions in the state.But through all those years in public life, George had a secret "vice".Every spare moment he had was spent at his piano, scribbling down choral works and orchestral scores that he never intended anyone to see or hear.He never spoke about composing with his colleagues, friends or family, until one day George's talents were uncovered through chance and tragedy.George's latest work The Drover's Wife - The Opera is playing at Brisbane's QPAC until 22 May, and then will be staged at Sydney's Opera House in August, 2026.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Eliza Kirsch.It explores World War Two, family origin stories, spies, British intelligence, hearing loss, late in life career changes, second career, protective list, adoption, foster care, Supreme Court, legal system, justice system, judicial system, commercial law, Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, opera, contemporary classical music, contemporary Australian composers, Indigenous stories, Leah Purcell, stage adaptations, books, writing.

Most parents have heard that play is how children learn. But in a world full of educational toys (even for babies, preschoolers, and kindergarteners!), enrichment classes, structured activities, and apps designed to make babies smarter, making time for play is harder than it sounds. The pressure to get kids ahead earlier keeps building - and the research that's supposed to reassure us often gets buried under the noise. Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has spent more than 20 years studying how children learn. She's a psychology professor at Temple University, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and co-author of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards - just updated for the age of smartphones, tablets, and AI.  In this conversation, she makes the case that the characteristics that make play so engaging for kids are the exact same characteristics that produce the deepest learning. And she explains why the push to start earlier and do more may be working directly against what parents say they want for their kids. Questions this episode will answer Did Einstein use flashcards? Of course not!  The point of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards is that you don't need to provide direct instruction to young kids for them to be smart and successful. The skills that lead to real achievement - problem-solving, collaboration, creative thinking - are built through active, hands-on, joyful learning, not memorization drills. What is playful learning? Playful learning is not the same as free play. It combines a clear learning goal with an approach that is active, engaging, meaningful, socially interactive, and joyful. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek walks through what this looks like in real classrooms - and in your own kitchen. What is an example of a play-based learning activity? A kindergarten class learning about weather by using droppers and water to measure precipitation, then comparing and averaging their results. Another group acting as a live weather broadcast - a five-year-old using the words "high front" and "precipitation" without ever sitting through a lecture. The episode includes several more examples parents can use at home right now. What's the difference between free play and structured play? Dr. Hirsh-Pasek describes a continuum: free play on one end, direct instruction on the other, and guided play in the middle. Each has a role. The problem is that direct instruction currently dominates, even though children learn far less from it than from active, social, and meaningful experiences. How do kindergarteners learn best? Through play-based learning that is active rather than passive, engaging rather than distracting, meaningful, socially interactive, and joyful. It's not just that play is fun (even though it is); these are the conditions the brain is built to learn in. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek explains the science and shows what it looks like in practice. Do enrichment classes for preschoolers actually help? The research says starting earlier is not better for kids. Kids who are pushed into structured learning young are not more likely to be strong readers or high performers later. The episode explains what the data actually shows - and what parents can do instead that costs nothing. Why is play important in early childhood learning? Because the characteristics of play - active, engaged, meaningful, social, joyful - are the same conditions under which human brains learn best at any age. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek explains why stripping play out of early childhood doesn't accelerate learning. It undermines it. What you'll learn in this episode The six characteristics of playful learning and why each one connects to how the brain actually builds knowledgeThe difference between free play, guided play, and direct instruction - and when each one serves kids bestConcrete play-based learning examples from everyday life at home: the kitchen, the laundry room, the backyardWhy the research on high performers shows that early specialization and intensive enrichment rarely produces the outcomes parents are hoping forWhat the arrival of AI means for the skills kids actually need to develop - and why those skills come from play, not flashcardsWhy downtime is not wasted time, and what it does for the developing brainThe questions Jen asked Dr. Hirsh-Pasek at the end of the conversation - about who research serves and what it leaves out - that don't usually get asked in interviews like this one Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's website: https://kathyhirshpasek.com/ Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkathyanddrro Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: https://amzn.to/4dubLe0 (Affiliate link) Want more research-backed tools for the hard parenting moments? The free Your Parenting Mojo resource library is now open. Guides, tools, and research-backed ideas - all in one place, no payment required, and get instant access. Click the banner to learn more Jump to highlights: 02:10 Jen introduces Dr. Hirsh-Pasek and the updated edition of Einstein Never Used Flashcards, written for the age of smartphones, tablets, and AI. 04:13 Why the book was fully rewritten and what parents will find in it. 08:17 What's happening in schools and why decades of "get the scores up" efforts haven't worked. 09:25 The six characteristics of learning that support: active, engaging, meaningful, socially interactive, multi-modal, and joyful. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek describes what this looks like in a real kindergarten classroom studying weather. 14:02 How playful learning shows up at home - in the kitchen (measuring, counting, estimating), the laundry room (sorting, classifying, folding), and on a trip to Sydney, where two kids spent two hours drawing the Opera House. 17:06 The gap between what parents say they want (happy kids) and how they're actually spending time and money. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek connects downtime and unstructured exploration to the brain's default mode network - the part that builds creativity. 20:24 Research on people who reached the highest levels of performance in sport and the arts: they didn't specialize early. They meandered and explored. 20:45 Jen asks Dr. Hirsh-Pasek about the relationship between research and culture - how research doesn't just reflect ideas about childhood, it shapes them. 24:11 A look back at Becoming Brilliant and the six C's: Collaborate, Communicate, Content, Critical Thinking, Creative Innovation, and Confidence to try, fail, and keep going. Why do these matter more than ever in an AI world? 26:11 Where to find Dr. Hirsh-Pasek and her work. 26:53 Jen's closing thoughts - including a note that some content in the book raised questions she couldn't fully explore in this conversation, and an open invitation to join Parenting Membership.

O carioca de 25 anos recebeu o anúncio da promoção ao posto de primeiro bailarino do The Australian Ballet no palco da Opera House, em Sydney, logo após apresentação de Romeu e Julieta. Davi Ramos falou à SBS em Português sobre a conquista histórica, a emoção do momento e a trajetória que o levou das favelas do Rio de Janeiro a uma das maiores companhias de balé do mundo.

Its Music Time, Nick and James champion NZ music month with a nod to the kiwi musos who broke through globally in the last 55 years. The gang also throw in a little comedy festival must see show banter as well. NZ Comedy Fest and NZ Music Month combine with 'Pōneke House Party' on Sunday 17 May at The Opera House. Profits from the event will be donated to the Mayoral Flood Relief Fund. Get tickets here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Some theaters hold onto more than just memories of past performances.King Opera House has stood for more than a century, its stage once filled with actors, music, and packed audiences. But over time, the stories surrounding it have shifted—from what happened on stage… to what may still be happening when the lights go out.Filmmaker Gavin Webb set out to explore those stories in a documentary focused on the opera house's long history and the experiences tied to it. Reports range from figures dressed in early 20th-century clothing to a woman in white seen wandering areas of the building where no one should be.Then there's the story of an actor—killed in a violent confrontation—that some believe never truly left the stage behind.What's legend, what's history, and what might still be playing out inside those walls In a place built for performance, it raises a question that's hard to ignore: when the curtain falls… who's still there to take a bow?Watch "The King Opera House, a Paranormal Documentary" on Amazon or Tubi.#TheGraveTalks #KingOperaHouse #HauntedTheater #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #HauntedArkansas #TheaterGhosts #HauntedHistory #SpiritsOnStage #ParanormalInvestigationLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOSome theaters hold onto more than just memories of past performances.King Opera House has stood for more than a century, its stage once filled with actors, music, and packed audiences. But over time, the stories surrounding it have shifted—from what happened on stage… to what may still be happening when the lights go out.Filmmaker Gavin Webb set out to explore those stories in a documentary focused on the opera house's long history and the experiences tied to it. Reports range from figures dressed in early 20th-century clothing to a woman in white seen wandering areas of the building where no one should be.Then there's the story of an actor—killed in a violent confrontation—that some believe never truly left the stage behind.What's legend, what's history, and what might still be playing out inside those walls In a place built for performance, it raises a question that's hard to ignore: when the curtain falls… who's still there to take a bow?Watch "The King Opera House, a Paranormal Documentary" on Amazon or Tubi.#TheGraveTalks #KingOperaHouse #HauntedTheater #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #HauntedArkansas #TheaterGhosts #HauntedHistory #SpiritsOnStage #ParanormalInvestigationLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This week's solo pod is free! Join us on Patreon to access all episodes and weekly one on one pods!In this weeks episode we discuss our upcoming 'Bar Bus' event, the term 'rock music', Dundas construction, Drake's Iceman rollout, getting back into running, Upstairs at Cafeteria, ear plugs, clearing a dance floor, Imanishi spring rolls, hating sour cream non Tex Mex food, Halal white sauce, gin shots, people who need an activity in order to hang out, Italian wine stickers, chicken cutlets, bring back the term 'electric', 'The Runway District', an after party at ______, Nick's impromptu bar backing at Black Dice, people who don't return shopping carts, Fcukers at the Opera House, Chez Nous, Theo James and more!Josh McIntyreNick Marian----COLD POD

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.16- the "Road Trip Three" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Audrey Erwin, Julia Ferarra, Phineas Goodman/Blithe Spirit; Steve Hytner/Where Are They WOW; Tim Kennedy/Eugene Onegin LATM Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) Blithe Spirit/SUNY Fredonia TADA - 00:48 Steve Hytner/WOW - 18:04 Tim Kennedy/LATM Eugene Onegin - 37:13 Artist Links Theatre and Dance SUNY Fredonia Steve Hytner Tim Kennedy Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Kevin Lane Dearinger joins us again to talk about his new book, a beautifully put together scrapbook of photos and history of The Opera House. David asks him about the early history of the theater building, and Lexington's history as a theater town and regional cultural hub. At the Lexington Opera House: a Scrapbook 1887-2026 by Kevin Lane Dearinger is available for checkout and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.

It’s Harry and Meghan week in Australia, and we’re hoping for some big news in Jam World. A lot has changed since the last time they were here and Clare Stephens waited outside the Opera House to touch Prince Harry’s hand. So what can we expect from the royal-not-royal tour? Bieberchella has broken the internet and healed a lot of Millennial hearts. Between a $10 million pay check and a setlist that involved Justin dueting with his childhood self, Em Vernem is asking: Is this a profound moment of healing, or just a very expensive therapy session we were all forced to watch? In other business, Melania Trump decided that this chaotic moment in world affairs was the right moment to make an unprompted address about her "friendship" with Jeffrey Epstein. And Lena Dunham is releasing a memoir reflecting on fast fame. Her honesty about what peak spotlight did to her coupled with one of the world’s most profitable writers finally revealing her identity, Holly Wainwright is asking: If you could make the art and the money without the fame, why on earth would you choose to be known? Oh, and as the Federal Government launches a campaign telling us all to do our bit for a potential fuel crisis, are you guilty of pantry-maxxing? What To Listen To Next: Listen to the Out Loud episode Holly mentions where they talk abotu Lena Denham here: Are We Done Being Bitchy About Lena Dunham? Listen to our latest episode: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to watch.Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Before you criticise Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, here's the point everyone's missing. Did you grow up in a 'communal towel' or 'dictator towel' family? It says a lot about you. A brutally honest review of Lena Dunham's new Netflix rom-com Too Much. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one number that says absolutely everything about you. 'The "blurred lip" trend is everywhere. But I'm going to say what no one else will.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Social Producer: Gemma Donohoe Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surviving Threats: Triumph at the Oslo Opera House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-12-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vinden blåste mildt over Oslofjorden, og våren hadde lagt et grønt teppe over byen.En: The wind blew gently over Oslofjorden, and spring had spread a green carpet over the city.No: Oslo Operahus sto som et glitrende smykke ved vannkanten.En: Oslo Opera House stood as a glittering jewel by the waterfront.No: Inne i den storslåtte bygningen var det hektisk aktivitet.En: Inside the magnificent building, there was hectic activity.No: Det var bare noen få dager igjen til premieren på den nye operaen, og Sindre, den lidenskapelige regissøren, ønsket å sikre at alt gikk knirkefritt.En: There were only a few days left until the premiere of the new opera, and Sindre, the passionate director, wanted to ensure that everything went smoothly.No: Han hadde tatt på seg store byrder alene, og en hemmelig trussel hadde lagt en skygge over hans ellers glødende forventning.En: He had taken on large burdens alone, and a secret threat had cast a shadow over his otherwise glowing anticipation.No: Ingrid, den unge og talentfulle hovedrolleinnehaveren, brukte morgenen på å gjennomgå sine scener.En: Ingrid, the young and talented lead actress, spent the morning going through her scenes.No: Hun følte presset fra alle rundt, men mest fra seg selv.En: She felt pressure from everyone around her, but mostly from herself.No: Hun lengtet etter å bevise at hun kunne bære en hel forestilling.En: She longed to prove that she could carry an entire performance.No: Da dagen for generalprøven kom, var det en stillhet i operahuset som vanligvis var fylt med vibrerende energi.En: When the day for the dress rehearsal came, there was a silence in the opera house that was usually filled with vibrant energy.No: Instrumentene ble stemt, og kostymene hang klare.En: Instruments were being tuned, and the costumes hung ready.No: Sindre så på klokken.En: Sindre looked at the clock.No: Ingrid var forsinket.En: Ingrid was late.No: Han begynte å kjenne uro, men bestemte seg for å fortsette prøven uten å si noe til ensemblet.En: He began to feel uneasy but decided to continue the rehearsal without saying anything to the ensemble.No: Hvis hun var fanget i trafikken, ville hun snart dukke opp.En: If she was caught in traffic, she would soon show up.No: Men tiden gikk, og ingen Ingrid.En: But time passed, and no Ingrid.No: Sindre fikk en følelse av uro i magen.En: Sindre felt a sense of apprehension in his stomach.No: Han hadde sett de anonyme brevene med trusler mot forestillingen.En: He had seen the anonymous letters with threats against the performance.No: Kunne det ha skjedd noe med Ingrid?En: Could something have happened to Ingrid?No: Han bestemte seg for å undersøke saken uten å alarmere de andre.En: He decided to investigate the matter without alarming the others.No: Forsiktig beveget han seg gjennom korridorene bak scenen.En: Carefully, he moved through the corridors backstage.No: Da, bak en stor rekvisitt, oppdaget han en dør han aldri hadde sett før.En: Then, behind a large prop, he discovered a door he had never seen before.No: Den åpnet seg knirkende inn til et lite rom med svake lys.En: It creaked open to a small room with dim lights.No: Der satt Ingrid.En: There sat Ingrid.No: Hun var redd, men uskadd.En: She was scared but unharmed.No: Ved hennes føtter lå et brev: "Hvis du vil ha en trygg åpning, avlys showet."En: At her feet lay a letter: "If you want a safe opening, cancel the show."No: Sindre hjalp Ingrid ut, og sammen returnerte de til prøven som om ingenting hadde skjedd.En: Sindre helped Ingrid out, and together they returned to the rehearsal as if nothing had happened.No: Han hadde tatt sin beslutning.En: He had made his decision.No: Ingen truende brev skulle ødelegge for hans eller Ingrids drømmer.En: No threatening letter would destroy his or Ingrid's dreams.No: Åpningskvelden kom, preget av fornyet energi og vilje.En: Opening night came, marked by renewed energy and determination.No: Ingrid gikk på scenen med nyvunnet selvtillit, og hennes stemme fylte den store salen med en slik styrke at det nesten føltes som om bygningens hjerte banket i takt med melodien.En: Ingrid stepped onto the stage with newfound confidence, and her voice filled the grand hall with such strength that it almost felt as if the building's heart was beating in time with the melody.No: Forestillingen var en suksess, og publikum ga stående applaus.En: The performance was a success, and the audience gave a standing ovation.No: Sindre og Ingrid møtte hverandre bak scenen, lettet og glade.En: Sindre and Ingrid met backstage, relieved and happy.No: De visste begge at utfordringer kunne overvinnes, og at støtten fra hverandre var uvurderlig.En: They both knew that challenges could be overcome, and that the support from each other was invaluable.No: Etter showet, med en varm vårbris som kom inn fra fjorden, bestemte de seg for å styrke sikkerheten rundt operahuset, for å beskytte fremtidige forestillinger.En: After the show, with a warm spring breeze coming in from the fjord, they decided to enhance the security around the opera house, to protect future performances.No: Forandringen i Sindre var klar; han visste nå at han måtte åpne for samarbeid og stole mer på dem rundt seg.En: The change in Sindre was clear; he now knew he had to open up to collaboration and trust more in those around him.No: Ingrid hadde også forandret seg.En: Ingrid had changed as well.No: Hun sto nå sikkert på sine egne ben, klar til å møte framtiden med et åpent hjerte og en sterkere overbevisning om sine evner.En: She now stood firmly on her own, ready to face the future with an open heart and a stronger conviction in her abilities.No: Med våren kom en ny tid for dem begge.En: With spring came a new era for both of them.No: Og operahusets dører var vidåpne, klare til fremtidens utfordringer og eventyr.En: And the opera house doors stood wide open, ready for future challenges and adventures. Vocabulary Words:gently: mildtcarpet: teppeglittering: glitrendemagnificent: storslåttehectic: hektiskburdens: byrderanticipation: forventningtalented: talentfullescenes: scenerapprehension: urocorridors: korridoreneprop: rekvisittdim: svakeunharmed: uskaddstage: scenenstrength: styrkebeat/heart beat: hjerte banketovation: applausrelieved: lettetinvaluable: uvurderligbreeze: vårbrisenhance: styrkesecurity: sikkerhetencollaboration: samarbeidconviction: overbevisningdetermination: viljeensure: sikreensemble: ensemblettuned: stemtthreats: trusler

SynopsisOn today's date in 1930, Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra gave the first staged presentation in America of Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary ballet The Rite of Spring at Philadelphia's 4000-seat Opera House — and it was a hot ticket.The Philadelphia Inquirer noted “a milling mob fought and scrambled for entrance to the Opera House … there was a traffic tie-up of taxis and trolleys for blocks beyond, while dignified ladies were seen to pop out of automobiles like rabbits out of hutches, and scurry for blocks on foot, to avoid being late.” This was for what the newspaper described as, “the startling spectacle of bare-legged girls and men whirling madly and stamping upon the stage to an orgiastic fury of sound.”For its American premiere, the original costuming from the work's Paris premiere was retained, but the choreography was now by Léonide Massine, not Vaslav Nijinsky, and Martha Graham and her Corps de Ballet were the dancers, not Diaghilev's Ballet Russe.Stokowski, a passionate promoter of Stravinsky's score, had given its American concert premiere with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1922 and, in 1940, it was Stokie and the Philadelphians who could accompany Walt Disney's dinosaurs in his animated Fantasia version of the famous Stravinsky score.Music Played in Today's ProgramIgor Stravinsky (1882-1971): The Rite of Spring; Philadelphia Orchestra; Leopold Stokowski, conductor; Disneyland WDX101

Residents in Galva are advised that hydrant flushing is underway across town, starting in the southeast near the park district and moving through other areas this week. Locals may experience discolored water and should run taps until the water clears before doing laundry. The city council discussed contract renewal with Home Count Consulting to continue downtown improvements, including work at the historic Opera House. The former Appel Chevrolet building is now open for retail business proposals. A recent grant of $8,000 supports tree planting, with further funding to help manage city-owned trees. The grant will help with new plantings and removals, reinforcing the city's ongoing commitment to maintaining its “tree city” status. Galva's Freedom Fest received a generous $12,500 donation from Berkshire Hathaway for the July fireworks show. City council approved an intergovernmental agreement for ordinance violation appeals with neighboring towns.

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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.15- the "Road Trip Two" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Mr. Alberto Rey/Water Lilies by Monet; AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli/The Music of Simon and Garfunkel; Dr. Scott Walters/National Theatre Live Hamlet Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) Alberto Rey/"Water Lilies by Monet" - 0:45 Swearingen and Kelli/The Music of Simon and Garfunkel - 19:54 Scott Walters/Hamlet - 38:45 Artist Links Alberto Rey Swearingen and Kelli Scott Walters Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Keila Terêncio de Paula chegou à Austrália sem falar inglês e sonhando em trabalhar com as artes, sua grande paixão. Foi comendo pelas beiradas e, hoje, 14 anos depois, tem atuação em espetáculos de circo, dança e teatro de bonecos. As mãos dela estão por trás de alguns dos dinos do espetáculo Erth's Dinosaurs, em cartaz na mais famosa casa de shows do país entre 8 e 19 de abril.

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.14- the "Road Trip One" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Briana Kelly & Company/Fredonia Dance Ensemble; Dr. Scott Walters/National Theatre Live The Fifth Step; Joseph Newton and Reed Cook/Main Street Studios The Play That Goes Wrong. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) Briana Kelly/Fredonia Dance Ensemble - 1:09 Scott Walters/The Fifth Step - 17:14 Joseph Newton & Reed Cook/The Play That Goes Wrong - 33:46 Artist Links Briana Kelly Scott Walters Joe Newton Reed Cook Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Cincinnati, OhioMarch 24, 1862Abolition's golden trumpet, Wendell Phillips, takes the stage at Pike's Opera House to tell a river city what it doesn't want to hear. The eggs come first. Then the rocks. Then the mob outside, waiting with a rope. The mayor watches and does nothing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is still just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 ad-free episodes from the dusty vault, Safe House Exclusives, direct access to the Boss, and whatever personal services you require.We invite you to our other PULPULAR MEDIA podcasts:If disaster is more your jam, check out CATASTROPHIC CALAMITIES, telling the stories of famous and forgotten tragedies of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!For brand-new tales in the old clothes from the golden era of popular literature, give your ears a treat with PULP MAGAZINES with two new stories every week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Belinda Mason is a social documentarian, internationally recognised photographer, artist, and advocate. Capturing powerful human stories, her work is both technically masterful and deeply meaningful. Beyond the lens, Belinda is a driving force in inclusive, socially engaged art — collaborating with people with disability and marginalised communities and presenting work on global stages.Want to support the show? Join the Keep Rolling community: https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahConnect with Belinda: Website: https://www.belindamason.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindamasonau/Connect with me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps (00:00) Host intro (04:47) Subscribe & sponsors (07:31) Interview begins (08:17) Early life (13:27) Balancing commercial & advocacy work (16:28) First exhibition (20:29) 1988 Bicentenary & Redfern (24:31) Intergenerational trauma (28:30) Identity & belonging (33:33) Long-term storytelling impact (37:06) Moving to Sydney (40:39) Intimate Encounters (45:09) Banned exhibition global tour (49:11) Working with Aboriginal communities (52:30) Aurukun workshop (56:07) Unfinished Business origins (57:31) Serving Country (1:00:17) ADF experiences & racism (1:05:40) Veteran stories (1:08:05) Film to digital transition (1:18:30) Powerful storytelling moments (1:20:48) Women in photography (1:24:55) Silent Tears project (1:29:33) Photography techniques (1:33:04) Global impact of Silent Tears (1:35:27) International stories (1:38:23) Voice & empowerment (1:40:23) Exhibition design (1:46:57) Outing Disability (1:55:20) Unfinished Business explained (1:59:08) Disability in First Nations communities (2:03:32) Advocacy challenges (2:09:47) Community accountability (2:11:13) United Nations presentations (2:14:42) Global Indigenous parallels (2:19:15) Grand Designs journey (2:27:30) Stage production (2:29:17) Opera House highlights (2:38:24) Connecting with Belinda (2:39:48) Advice on storytelling (2:41:46) Closing thoughts

O programa deste domingo foi gravado durante o Harmony Day na Praia de Bondi, em Sydney. Três assuntos com convidados especiais. Primeiro, a discussão sobre a Harmony Week e da coesão na Austrália com o professor de Direito da Universidade de New South Wales, Alexandre Fleck Brandão. Depois, a artista brasileira Keila Terêncio de Paula conta sobre o espetáculo Erth's Dinosaurs, em cartaz na Opera House entre 8 e 19 de abril, do qual faz parte. Por último, nos últimos anos tem ocorrido um renascimento da cena do samba em Sydney. Trazemos três personagens deste momento pra contar isso. Dimitri Carmello, do Divino Samba, Edgee Ribeiro, do Performancing Brazil, e também Leo Barbosa, um dos mestres da Bateria 61, uma das baterias de escola de samba comunitárias da Austrália.

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.13- the "Pot of Gold" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Paul Preston :The Movie Guy"/Cinema Series; Prof. Don Marazzo/Tristan und Isolde; MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly/Navy Sea Chanters Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) The Cinema Series/Paul Preston - 2:02 Tristan und Isolde Live at the Met/Don Marrazzo - 18:02 Arts Calendar - 34:33 US Navy Sea Chanters/MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly - 36:52 Artist Links Paul Preston "The Movie Guy" LA Film Locations Tour The Movie Guys Homepage Don Marrazzo MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly Media "The Star of the County Down", traditional Irish ballad, lyrics by Cathal MacGarvey, performed by The Irish Rovers, from the album 50 Years, 2014. "Liebsnacht", from the opera Tristan und Isolde, music and libretto by Richard Wagner (1865); performed by Waltraud Meier, soprano, and Siegfreid Jerusalem, tenor, with the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, conductor, 1995 "Prelude", from the opera Tristan und Isolde, music and libretto by Richard Wagner (1865); performed by the Frankfort Symphony Radio Orchestra, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor, 2018. "Haul Away Joe", traditional French chanty, performed by the US Navy Sea Chanter, July 2018 "The Rising of the Moon" tradition Irish ballad with lyrics by John Keegan Casey (1866), performed by the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, from an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show, March 12, 1961.   Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Marta Becket was an artist from New York City. Then in 1967, when she was on a road trip with her husband, she discovered an abandoned social hall in the California desert town of Death Valley Junction. She left New York and moved there to transform this hall into the Amargosa Opera House to live out her dream as an artist.  To read more about Marta Becket, you can check out her autobiography To Dance On Sands, or watch the documentary that was made about her life, called Amargosa.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Dancing With The Newport Stars - (star) Chris Gardner is here with his pro Fran Huot as we talk about the show coming up at the Newport Opera House on March 13th and 14th.  Chris has been involved with the show for years, but this is his first time on stage as a Star dancing.  We talk about Fran's first time being a pro, does being in play & music productions at the Opera House help with this show, how the format will be this year, and lots more.  this is a co-production with the Newport Opera House Association and the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sidewalk Prophets Lead Singer Dave Frey discusses their upcoming performance at the Pella Opera House on Saturday, March 7th.

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.12- the "Winter Be Gone" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: BA Van Sise/Children of Grass; Dan Lendzian/Ruthless! - The Musical; Vernon Huff/SUNY Fredonia Choral Festival Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) BA Van Sise/Children of Grass - 1:21 Dan Lendzian/Ruthless - The Musical  20:50 Arts Calendar - 40:05 Vernon Huff/SUNY Choral Festival - 42:40 Artist Links BA Van Sise Dan Lendzian Vernon Huff Media Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Opus 68 (Pastorale), Ludwig von Beethoven, composer; performed by the Frankfort Symphony Orchestra, Ariane Matiakh, conductor, October 2021 "Born to Entertain", from the musical Ruthless! - The Musical; music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley, performed by Lindsay Ridgeway from the Los Angeles production, 1994. "Desafinado",  Antonio Carlos Jobim, composer; lyrics by Newton Mendonça; performed by the Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd Sextet from the album Jazz Samba; Verve Records, 1962 Wade in the Water, traditional African-American spiritual; arranged by Stacy V. Gibbs, performed by the Houston Chamber Choir, April 2023 When It's Springtime in the Rockies, music by Robert Sauer, lyrics by Mary Hale Woolsey, 1929; performed by The Sons of the Pioneers, from their album Sing Campfire Favorites, RCA Records 1967 Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Note: Video of this episode can be found on Youtube and Spotify! Coming soon to Apple Podcasts. In this episode, hosts Tom Kim and Trevor Mountcastle recount Trevor's recent New Years trip to Australia that included visits to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. They discuss the challenges of booking flights using points and miles, the varying experiences with American Airlines and Qantas business class, and the highlights of their stay in Brisbane, including the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The conversation also covers their New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, exploring local attractions like the Opera House and The Rocks, and the unique culinary experiences they encountered. The hosts also discuss Melbourne and her beautiful markets and the Australian Open. They discuss the challenges of booking travel during peak times, the logistics of traveling with family, including limited mobility considerations, and how we chose specific flight experiences to mitigate those logistical challenges, such as the importance of non-stop flights. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Australian Adventure 00:47 Planning the Trip: Points and Miles Challenges 04:55 Flight Experience: Comfort and Crew Dynamics 11:27 Arrival in Australia: First Impressions 17:55 Hotel Experience: Hyatt Regency Brisbane 21:21 Wildlife Encounters: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 26:37 Exploring Brisbane: Markets and Local Culture 27:47 Traveling to Gold Coast: A Budget-Friendly Choice 31:04 Accessibility Challenges in Air Travel 31:22 Packing Light for a Long Trip 34:56 Choosing Accommodations: From Hyatt to Apartments 36:28 New Year's Eve in Manly: A Family Celebration 44:11 Transitioning to Hyatt Regency: A Familiar Stay 48:10 Exploring Sydney: New Experiences and Local Markets 50:49 Cultural Experiences: A Visit to the Opera House 51:40 Experiencing the Sydney Opera House 52:46 Traveling to Melbourne: A New Adventure 53:52 Hotel Experiences and Upgrades 55:32 Booking Strategies for Travel 59:07 Exploring Melbourne: Markets and Local Culture 01:00:38 Weather Challenges in Melbourne 01:04:34 Dining Experiences and Service Culture 01:11:07 Unexpected Adventures at the Australian Open 01:16:56 Experiencing Sporting Events with Low Friction 01:19:07 Navigating Travel Logistics and Flight Changes 01:22:33 Dining Experiences in Airports 01:26:31 First Class Lounge Experience at Qantas 01:27:30 Reflections on Long-Haul Flights 01:34:15 Desire to Return to Australia and Future Travel Plans 01:36:51 The Value of Nonstop Flights

Today on the pod, we talk to friend of the show Guy Williams. What's he been up to in Western Australia? PS: You can see Guy Williams at the 2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala, on Friday 1 May at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland and Saturday 2 May at the Opera House, Wellington and Sunday 3 May at the Christchurch Town Hall. Tickets on sale now at comedyfestival.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins previews their upcoming events at the Opera House.

With special guest: Peter FitzSimons… in conversation with Bill Kable As well as being a 20th century marvel in its soaring design it remains a source of marvel that the Opera House was even conceived in the parochial, conservative backwater that was 1950s New South Wales. One thing that was typical then and remains so is the Australian love for a gamble so it was a brainwave of the NSW government to think of financing the construction by way of a lottery. All of a sudden there were more than enough funds to do the work of construction. But the bigger gamble was to construct a building like no other that would be on display at the heart of the city with techniques that had not been invented based on the imaginings and sparse drawings of a Danish architect who had never taken a building design through to completion. In his book The Opera House Peter FitzSimons takes us on an incredible journey. It took Peter 12 years to track down all the stories which include sexual intrigue, kidnap and murder, bullying and breakdowns. Friendships were made and irrevocably broken in the course of the 15 years of construction before the glorious opening on a beautiful Sydney day in October 1973. Podcast (mp3)

Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Oslo Part 1 Welcome back to the  Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast. I had my second solo  90-day journey around the world, and I'm excited to connect with fellow travelers and share experiences. The FAQ is from Amara, who wants to travel more. She asked: How can I plan a trip like you do, Dr. Travelbest? Would I love to take some of the trips you have been on? I'm not sure where to start. I hear a lot from YOU, but how do I do it? Answer: Getting started is like this. Take small trips until you build up your travel muscles. I met a woman yesterday named Teresa who said she needs to read my books and here's why.. She's a single woman in her 70s and relies on her grown children for travel assistance. But they don't always want to go on the same trips as mom. So Teresa needs to manage her travel. I also think she needs to organize her phone apps so she can find the ones she needs quickly. If this is you, stick around. Some of this will flow into your DNA. I know it.   60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today is to plan a Step One Trip. That means you spend the night in a new city, by yourself. You book your room, meals, and itinerary yourself. You come home the next day, refreshed and confident that you can do anything! One night of travel can reset your travel confidence.   If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into Step 1 travel. Never heard of it? You will. It's been tried, tested, and trusted since 2020. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern..  Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series. Today's special destination is Oslo, Norway, Part 1, the intro of Oslo. Today we're heading north — to Oslo, Norway, a city surrounded by fjords and forests. Oslo is one of Europe's most accessible and progressive capitals, offering a calm, safe, and modern environment — perfect for solo women travelers over 50, including those using wheelchairs or mobility aids. Norway is a stunning country with a vibrant population of around 5 million, comparable to Montana's population and area, stretching over 142,000 square miles. The current exchange rate is favorable at $10 USD for 10.1 NOK, making it an exciting time to explore this beautiful land! The renowned Hurtigruten line makes it easy to connect with major cities and highlights throughout the region. There are so many incredible places to visit, including these: - Hammerfest - The breathtaking Svalbard and the Lofoten Islands - Crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting Trondheim—particularly special for Karin - The scenic Flåm Railroad - The unique Vigeland Sculpture Park - The fascinating Fram Museum - Tasty cloudberries - The architectural marvel of the Oslo Opera House - The Well spa, a relaxing retreat at just $65 per day, open from 10 AM to 10 PM, and includes food - Convenient Bus 81 for easy travel Italian traveler Julius highly recommends the Paradox optical illusions exhibit in Oslo—what a fun experience! Additional must-see spots include: https://www.paradoxmuseumoslo.com/en/ - An impressive castle - The immersive Vikings exhibit that captivated Debbie and Erik from Toronto, Canada, whom I had the pleasure of meeting on the train and spending the better part of the day with. https://www.science.org/content/article/thousand-year-old-viking-fortress-reveals-technologically-advanced-society   - The Bergen Hurtigruten line - Stunning views of the Skagerrak Strait - Enchanting Troll Forest - The magical Aurora Domes - An informative visit to Oslo City Hall and the Nobel Peace Center - The enchanting Munch Museum featuring "The Scream." - The lovely Bygdøy neighborhood You pronounce Bygdøy (a peninsula in Oslo) roughly as "BIG-day" (or "BIG-oy"), with the 'y' sounding like the 'i' in 'big' or 'ee' in 'see', and the 'ø' sounding like the 'i' in 'bird' or the 'u' in 'fur', making it close to 'BIG-doy' or 'BÜGD-oy' in Norwegian, but 'Big-Day' is a common English approximation.    For an unforgettable adventure, the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour can be completed in just 2 to 3 days.    Don't miss the dazzling Lofoten Islands, the majestic western fjords, and the charming Longyearbyen in Svalbard, along with Trondheim! Get ready for a fantastic journey through Norway! . - Library - Ibsens Gate - Tysnes Festival: A nearby island with many summer music events. People in Norway typically take two months of vacation. Education and healthcare are publicly funded through high taxes, which support strong economic conditions.  Activities and locations: - Cable car to Mt. Ulriken - Royal Gamlehaugen Castle and Park - Kayaking On my First Day in Oslo, I arrived at the Train station and found my hostel on Karl Lagerfeldsgate Street - Oslo K7 Hostel:  There were minor issues, such as being under construction, but it wasn't a bad experience. My initial Activities included: - Swimming in the sea with Nina from South Korea - Visiting the Opera House, the Munch Museum, and the library - Tasting hot dogs and even shopping for underwear. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/eastern-norway/oslo/oslo-opera-house/   Art, Architecture, and the Waterfront Start your day at the Oslo Opera House, an architectural masterpiece that rises from the fjord like a glacier. The sloping white roof is fully wheelchair-accessible, with gentle ramps leading to panoramic views of the harbor and the city skyline—a truly unique experience. https://www.visitoslo.com/en/articles/the-harbour-promenade/   From there, take a leisurely roll or stroll along the Harbor Promenade, a flat, scenic walkway that connects many of Oslo's major attractions. Stop by the MUNCH Museum, dedicated to artist Edvard Munch, whose "The Scream" is on display here. The museum is fully accessible with wide galleries, elevators, and a riverside café for a light lunch. https://www.munch.no/en/   In the afternoon, visit Akershus Fortress. While some cobblestone areas can be uneven, the main paths and museum sections are accessible, and the views of the Oslofjord are worth the effort. End your first day at Aker Brygge (BRU-geh), a lively waterfront district filled with accessible restaurants and outdoor seating for watching the sunset. Brygge, spelled, B R Y …..(Norwegian/Danish for "jetty" or "quay") is pronounced roughly like "BRÜ-geh" (German ü sound, short 'e' at the end) in Norwegian or "BRŒK-eh" (like 'brok' with a soft 'eh' sound) in Danish, involving a rolled 'r' and a rounded vowel, similar to the start of "burger" but with a distinct "oo" or "uh" vowel sound before the 'g' and 'e'.  https://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/boroughs/aker-brygge-tjuvholmen/ My missteps: High prices were not expected I was not fully prepared for the high costs of dining and transportation in one of Europe's priciest cities. Many travelers like me mistakenly expect prices to match other European capitals. To make the most of my time, I purchased a 24-hour Oslo Pass for convenient access to public transport and popular attractions. Plus, I used a refillable water bottle and enjoyed picnic meals from local grocery stores and bakeries.        Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube In the news  

The Sydney Fish Market has cost 836 million dollar to build. Set on Sydney's famous harbour its creators expect it to become a new city landmark. They believe it can attract six million people a year. The new fish market has big shoes to fill. - Der 836 Millionen Dollar teure Neubau am berühmten Hafen von Sydney soll zu einem neuen Wahrzeichen der Stadt werden. Der neue Fischmarkt soll jährlich sechs Millionen Menschen anziehen – und damit in bemerkenswert große Fußstapfen treten.

Cory Ciklin and a group of volunteers are helping to bring the Townshend Town Hall and Opera House back to its former glory. https://happyvermont.com

John Kosh in conversation with David Eastaugh https://koshdesign.com/ Kosh is a Multi-Grammy award winning art director and former creative director for Apple Records. In the mid-sixties, he was designer for The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera House, where he produced a gold foil covered program for the anniversary Royal Gala attended by her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At the age of 22, Kosh was responsible for designing the innovative entry portal to the “Young & Fantastic” avant garde art and sculpture exhibition on The Mall in London's West End. Following his work for The Opera House, he met John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1968 as they had admired his work as art director of Art & Artists magazine. They invited him to meet them one evening at Hammersmith Hospital, where Yoko was recuperating. Shortly thereafter they offered him a desk at Apple Records at 3 Saville Row. His first project was the “War Is Over (if you want it)” Christmas card, which led to the worldwide WAR IS OVER billboard campaign that continues to this day. He designed The Beatles' Get Back picture book with the Let It Be album package, the Abbey Road album cover, John & Yoko's elaborate Wedding Album box set, and Hey Jude. Kosh was one of the few attendees at the Beatles' farewell rooftop concert. While working for Apple Records, he designed Mary Hopkin's Postcard, Billy Preston's That's The Way God Planned It, George Harrison's Radha Krisna Temple and The Plastic Ono Band's, Life With The Lions, plus singles, “Give Peace a Chance”, “Instant Karma”, “Cold Turkey” and “Power To The People.”  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Ballet Dancer's Dilemma: Unmasking an Opera House Sabotage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lysene fra Oslo Operahus glitret som diamanter mot den mørke vinterhimmelen.En: The lights from the Oslo Operahus glittered like diamonds against the dark winter sky.No: Det var bare få dager igjen til nyttårsgallaen, og stemningen var spent.En: There were only a few days left until the New Year's gala, and the atmosphere was tense.No: Inne i bygningen, blant den moderne arkitekturen som speilet den iskalde fjorden, sto Solveig i ballettstudioet, svett etter enda en intens øvelse.En: Inside the building, among the modern architecture that mirrored the icy fjord, Solveig stood in the ballet studio, sweaty after yet another intense rehearsal.No: Solveig var fast bestemt på å danse hovedrollen.En: Solveig was determined to dance the lead role.No: Hun hadde trent i mange år for dette øyeblikket.En: She had trained for many years for this moment.No: Men noe føltes galt.En: But something felt wrong.No: Merkverdige hendelser hadde kastet en skygge over forberedelsene.En: Strange events had cast a shadow over the preparations.No: Først forsvant musikknotene, deretter ble lysene uforklarlig slukket midt i en viktig prøve.En: First, the music notes disappeared, then the lights inexplicably went out in the middle of an important rehearsal.No: "Det er bare nerver," sa Leif, mens han trakk på skuldrene.En: "It's just nerves," said Leif, while shrugging.No: Han var en erfaren danser og trodde ikke på Solveigs bekymringer.En: He was an experienced dancer and didn't believe in Solveig's concerns.No: "Slapp av!En: "Relax!No: Det er alltid kaos før en stor forestilling.En: There's always chaos before a big performance."No: "Ingrid, som hjalp til med kostymene, var enig.En: Ingrid, who was helping with the costumes, agreed.No: "Ja, Solveig.En: "Yes, Solveig.No: Ingen saboterer nyttårsgallaen," la hun til, mens hun justerte et skjørt.En: No one is sabotaging the New Year's gala," she added, while adjusting a skirt.No: Men Solveig følte seg ikke beroliget.En: But Solveig did not feel reassured.No: Hun kunne ikke ignorere følelsen av at noe farlig truet.En: She couldn't ignore the feeling that something dangerous was threatening.No: Så, en kald kveld etter øvelsen, bestemte hun seg for å undersøke på egen hånd.En: So, one cold evening after rehearsal, she decided to investigate on her own.No: Med hjertet hamrende i brystet, beveget hun seg stille gjennom de tomme korridorene.En: With her heart pounding in her chest, she moved quietly through the empty corridors.No: Snøen dalte utenfor, og kastet svake skygger på veggene.En: The snow fell outside, casting faint shadows on the walls.No: Solveig kom til lagerrommet, hvor rekvisittene ble oppbevart.En: Solveig came to the storage room, where the props were kept.No: Der snublet hun over noe.En: There, she stumbled over something.No: En beskjed, sluppet under en stol.En: A message, slipped under a chair.No: Hun plukket opp papiret og leste hviskende: "Siste plan på nyttårsaften.En: She picked up the paper and read in a whisper: "Final plan on New Year's Eve.No: Sabotage.En: Sabotage.No: Gallaen skal aldri fullføres.En: The gala shall never be completed."No: "Solveig gispet.En: Solveig gasped.No: Dette var beviset hun trengte.En: This was the evidence she needed.No: Hun tok raskt notatet til operadirektøren.En: She quickly took the note to the opera director.No: Sammen la de en plan for å sikre at gallaen kunne fortsette uten flere hindre.En: Together they made a plan to ensure that the gala could proceed without further obstacles.No: Da den store kvelden kom, var kulissene endelig klare.En: When the big night came, the stage was finally ready.No: Publikum fylte salen, og lysene skinte igjen som stjerner.En: The audience filled the hall, and the lights shone again like stars.No: Solveig inntok scenen med en nyvunnet selvtillit.En: Solveig took the stage with newfound confidence.No: Hennes prestasjon var feilfri, og hun ble hyllet både som danser og helt.En: Her performance was flawless, and she was hailed both as a dancer and a hero.No: Med gallaen fullført og mysteriet løst, visste Solveig at hun kunne stole på instinktene sine.En: With the gala completed and the mystery solved, Solveig knew she could trust her instincts.No: Hun hadde overvunnet både tvil og farer for å stå i rampelyset hun drømte om.En: She had overcome both doubts and dangers to stand in the spotlight she dreamed of.No: Dette var bare begynnelsen på hennes glitrende karriere.En: This was only the beginning of her sparkling career. 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The Sterling Opera House in Derby, Connecticut, is one of New England's most haunted and historically complex buildings. Opened in 1889 as a grand cultural landmark, it hosted performers like Harry Houdini, John Philip Sousa, and Amelia Earhart. Also, it hid a whole police station and jail directly beneath the stage. While audiences applauded upstairs, criminals sat locked in the cells below.In this episode, we explore the opera house's dramatic past, its ties to the Titanic, its rumored Houdini escape stunt, and the decades it sat abandoned. Then we dive into the paranormal activity that has made the Sterling a hotspot for investigators: voices in the basement, unexplained scratches, the balcony spirit known as “Andy,” and sightings of the White Lady.A deep look at Connecticut history, true crime, and one of the state's most active haunted locations. hauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGHBarnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68SEbookGOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 !! DISTURB ME !! APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturb-me/id1841532090SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFv2CKKGwdQa3X2CkwkZ5?si=faOUZ54fT_KG-BaZOBiTiQYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DisturbMePodcastwww.disturbmepodcast.com TikTok- @hauntedchris LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658  Twitter- @Haunted_A_HInstagram- haunted_american_historyemail- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AJC Director of Campus Affairs Moshe Lencer was on his first visit to Australia when the unimaginable happened. Hours after he enjoyed the sun at Sydney's Bondi Beach, it became the site of an antisemitic terrorist attack, leaving 15 people, including a child and a Holocaust survivor, dead. Moshe recounts attending a student leadership shabbaton, in partnership with Australia's Union for Jewish Students (AUJS), and the immediate aftermath on the ground—a mix of helplessness and resolve—and the powerful scene at Bondi Beach the following day, as Jews and non-Jews gathered to mourn and show solidarity. Reflecting on the rise of antisemitism in Australia, Moshe—speaking as an outsider to the community—underscores the guiding principle of Australian Jews at this moment: "If we stop celebrating Jewish identity, it means they won."  Read Full Transcript: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/ajcs-asia-pacific-institute-on-how-australias-government-ignored-the-warning-signs-before Resources: -What To Know About the Antisemitic Terror Attack in Sydney -Take action: Urgent: Confirm U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Listen – AJC Podcasts: -Architects of Peace -The Forgotten Exodus -People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman:     As the sun began to set in Australia on Sunday, more than 1000 gathered on Bondi Beach in Sydney to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by the Sea, but at about 6p m, terrorists fired into the crowd, killing at least 15 and wounding dozens more. Students with the Australasian union of Jewish students had just wrapped up a Shaba tone before they headed to Bondi Beach and our own AJC, Director of Campus affairs, Moshe Lencer, whom we affectionately call Moosh, was there with him shortly before the attack, and he's with us now. Moosh, welcome to people of the pod. Moshe Lencer:     Thank you for having me.  Manya Brachear Pashman:     Well, I wish it were under very different circumstances. How are you doing and how are the students doing that you are spending time with there? Moshe Lencer:     It's a wonderful question, and the more I think about it, the less I have a clear answer. It's a combination of helplessness, and in the same time, desire towards hope and trying to figure how to move through this very dark time. The last 24 hours, a little bit more than that have been very interesting is this has been my first time ever in Australia. I landed here Friday morning. Right now, for context, it's Monday night, and until about 6pm on Sunday, it was a very pleasant, positive experience, filled with moments of Jewish pride and joy. The reason I'm in Australia, even in this moment, is time, is AJC has a partnership with the Austra Asian union of Jewish students known as AJUS. Which is the student organization that focuses on Leadership for Jewish students in Australia and New Zealand.  And I was invited to take part in a shabaton that was held just outside of Sydney with student leaders from both Australia and New Zealand. The weekend was filled with laughter and joy and happiness, and we were making edible chanukias before the holiday, we were talking about ways to advocate for what students needs and for what they need. We even finished the day with kayaking, and there was a lot of happiness and a lot of desire, because, as I learned recently, and I should have understood before by being in the southern hemisphere. This is the beginning of summer. This is the first few weeks when people finish the school year and they're enjoying it. They're celebrating. And that's why the dates were chosen.  So it's like beautiful and it's sunny, and we were expelled and everything. And as we were about to start celebrating a holiday that's all about our community and resilience, our resilience was tested again, and now as just over a day into it, we're still trying to see what we can do and how to move forward and support the community right now as it's hurting. Manya Brachear Pashman:     You were actually at Bondi Beach shortly before the attack. Can you kind of describe the environment and why you were there in the first place? Moshe Lencer:     Yeah, of course, as mentioned, we were doing the shabbaton, and the programming ended around 3pm and it's summer. It's the first few days of summer. If you Google, what can you do, or what should you do and see in Sydney, the first few things people will see will be the Opera House, which is, I think, the most iconic place in the city. And then the second thing is go. It says, Go to Bondi Beach. It's such a big piece of the community here and where people go. It's also super close to where most of the Jewish community lives. So we were saying, okay, the shabbaton is done. A lot of the people are now local. What can we do in between? Before people hop on trains and flights and everything? Let's go to Bondi Beach. We all met up at the frozen yogurt location that's very iconic there very that chain itself was very connected to Sydney, and the participants just went there as an unofficial thing. I got there a little bit after just exploring. I said, my first time in Australia, like, Okay, what do I do? I go to Bondai beach. I walked around there. I was seeing this. It's the first week of summer school. Just ended. The beach was packed. It was sunny, beautiful, everything. I don't think there was a person in Sydney that wasn't at the beach yesterday, and I left the beach at around 510, ish, heading towards dinner with the student leaders at the Opera House. Because if I'm already there, I need, I should see everything else. Manya Brachear Pashman:     And so why having, having walked that beach, why was there a Hanukkah celebration there? Can you tell our listeners who may not be familiar with who organized it, and why was the first night celebration? Operation scheduled for that, but that Hanukkah by the sea? Moshe Lencer:     Yeah, of course, Hanukkah by the Sea was one of several events that were held yesterday by the Jewish community. Here. It had over 2000 people, but and it wasn't the only one. There were many events that were designed to celebrate, to have joy. Hanukkah is a holiday of lights, the community here, the geography here is that for a lot of us, Hanukkah, as a holiday, happens in the cold, in the winter, and this is the beginning of summer. You know, it's summer we go to the beach. I was joking with them that their Christian friends do Christmas in July, just so they can have snow or cold associated with the holiday. And just to think about it, right? So going to the beach, going to the where that's part of their culture, the culture here. So there were other events not even far from it. It was the best way to celebrate it. And Chabad of Bondi is a community that's growing, and it's community. It's beautiful, and it's using different aspects of of the tapestry that is the Jewish community of Sydney. So it's more of like, why not do it here? Why not have it there? It's, you know, it's the most connected to what's going on. It's, would have been surprising if they weren't doing something here. Manya Brachear Pashman:     Was there in a giant menorah on the sands of the shore? Or how did they have it set up there? Moshe Lencer:     I will be honest that I missed the preparation. But from what I've seen, though, you know, it's Chabad. They bring giant menorahs wherever they go. I even today they brought a giant menorah to light right there, because this is the core of what Chabad is, is to bring the light, to bring the essence of Judaism, where everyone might go. I walked also today by another location that wasn't far, which had another Hanukkah event yesterday with rides and everything. And they still had the hanukkiah there. That also was a huge Hanukkah. It was, there wasn't hiding of what is going on. You know, the people saw the flyer for what was going on. It was very public. There wasn't a feeling that this holiday should be celebrated in closed doors and hidden from the public. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So you had mentioned earlier offline that you went back to Bondai Beach with the students that you were there to observe the Shabbaton with. Can you tell me what the scene is the day after? Moshe Lencer:     I arrived there today with, with the senior leadership of AJAS who, for context, these are college age students that have tremendous amount of responsibility and leadership and ability. They oversee Jewish students across the whole continent and New Zealand, just to explain. And these are people there in their early 20s, and today, it was very important for them to make sure that we stop by and pay their respects. We have flowers and we want to go and stop at the site. And we weren't the only people with this idea. And what, from everything in my understanding, was a combination of very structured and a very spontaneous situation. People showed up with flowers and stones to mark they were there, and candles and stuffed animals and ways to make sure that the location is not going to be seen as something that isn't important and isn't marked what the horrible scenes was there.  We got there, and I would say, there were, let's say about 100-120 sets of flowers. And then we stood there for another hour and a half, and I think it quadrupled, if not more, in that hour and a half. And it was just lines and lines of people. And what was very also noticeable, these were not just Jewish people, not Jewish and just Jewish individuals. I saw people of faith from different religions. I saw people walking with groceries and putting on flowers and heading back. I said, Children, I don't think there's someone in this whole area, and could have been even outside of Sydney that didn't want to stop and pay their respects because of how horrible that's the situation last night was, and how much it hurt the community, the Jewish community, of course, as being a part of the victims, not just the Jewish community that goes to Bondi, but also the community of Sydney. Many dignitaries have visited the sites in the last 24 hours, and. Um, there were several moments of spontaneous singing. There were, it was Hebrew singing, and it was started by different groups in different moments. It was just ways to those standing there to kind of find some silence in it. It was an attempt. And I'm saying an attempt, because I don't think anything can really help but an attempt to try to start processing, and I'm not going to be worried, and I cannot speak to the community itself as because I'm an outsider, I am fortunate enough to be connected to the members here and to those that are really trying to do what they can to continue and to move forward, but it is an outsider seeing something like this actually, there's some beauty and community and very, very dark times, and to know that it's not just the Jewish community helping each other, but It's the whole community here that they're showing up, just shows there might be some, some hope. Manya Brachear Pashman:     Was this out of the blue? I mean, in your conversations with people there on the ground, was this shocking? Or have they sensed a slow motion journey to this point? Moshe Lencer:     Antisemitism in Australia has been on the rise for a while now. Since October 7, a lot of events have happened, if it's been synagogues that were set on fire, and if it was individuals that would threaten children right outside of their kindergarten, if it was swastikas being spray painted, as I mentioned, the shabbaton started Friday. I landed at 9am on Friday, and I needed to be at our meeting place that was a main synagogue in Sydney at 11am meaning that my time I went through customs, got all my stuff, I just Uber directly there with my luggage. When I got to the synagogue, I was greeted by a security guard who looked at me and he was very confused of why a person he doesn't know stands outside of his synagogue with luggage. The first thing he told me is like, you're not allowed to walk in with luggage into a synagogue in Australia, and I understood exactly why he was saying this. They don't know me. They don't know what's in my luggage. Don't what can come out of my luggage. All of this story to say is that there, there is this tension. And I said it to him, and I said it when I walked in it I really was appreciative that would everything the security guard, no matter what, no matter what I was saying that was like, You're gonna open your luggage, I'm gonna go through everything you have to make sure that you're no matter we're gonna tell me, I'm making sure that there's nothing here that can harm this community. So the people are taking their job seriously with that being said, Australia as a whole has been lucky to never have events like this, not just on the antisemitism. They have never had this large of a terrorist attack and its soil.  So it's one of those they're preparing to for what they know, not what they thought would ever be gun laws on like the US are a lot more stricter there. It's very uncommon to even have weapons so easily. I'm not going to say that people saw it specifically coming. They felt like there is a slow simmer of events. Something's going to happen. No one thought this scale of horrible event can happen, because there was never a scale of this horrible event to a point where it's not a culture like the Jewish community in the US that checks its media and the updates every five minutes that three four hours after event yesterday in downtown Sydney, people were not even aware what was going on in other places, because what they didn't have to check the news. The Jewish community, of course, did. We were told to shelter in places. Everything happened. But if you were someone that is not connected Jewish community in Sydney, and you were in downtown Sydney, and which is in a different part by the Opera House, there's a huge chance you had no it was going on because you didn't need to, because you didn't think that you didn't think that you need to think that something's going to happen. And then moving forward to today, the whole feeling shifted. I got into an Uber that took me to the area, and his first reaction was, I really hope nobody's going to try to shoot you without even knowing I'm Jewish or not, he just like all he knows it was that there was a horrible attack last night in that geographical area. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So it's kind of shocking that you landed at 9am and by 11am you were already introduced to the precautions. That they took and the severity with which they with which they took them, and then not even 48 hours later, the worst. What can we do here in the United States or anywhere in the world where people might be listening to this podcast? What can we do to bring comfort, to bring solace, to show support that really will make a difference. Moshe Lencer:     Everything I've noticed, I'll say that out of what I've been noticing. And then AJUS has actually just launched about 45 minutes ago, a new initiative that they're asking the community, and when I say in community, I mean the Jewish community at large around the world, to share how they're spreading light right now and this holiday, send videos and pictures of lighting the menorah. It's already the second night of Hanukkah. Here it's right now, 10:34pm on Monday, while the day is only starting in the US. So they're, you know, they're far ahead at 16 hour difference. They want to see, they want to feel that the community and the Jewish pride and joy is still going through this. They're the community as it's hurting and it's trying to recover from this, is also trying to show that there is still a vibrant Jewish community, because at the core of this event is to have us hide and is to have us stop being who we are, and to have an if we stop celebrating Jewish identity means they won. They mean that they got exactly what they wanted by actively attacking us and killing us. They're also stopping us from continuing to be the community that we want to be. So that's one thing.  The other thing we're that I am seeing again, I don't want to speak for the community itself. I'm just saying from my experiences with it is to make sure that if you have any interaction with decision makers, if it's in Australia, or diplomats that represent Australia around the world, or even in your own country, that can make any type of public comments. As I said, it was simmering for a while, this didn't show up out of nothing. They didn't expect this horrible thing because, like I said, there was no precedent. But it didn't mean they weren't saying something's going to happen. Australia understood something's going on. But I think right now, what we need to do is putting some pressure to make sure that they're taking a lot more seriously here in Australia, they're taking it a lot more seriously around the world that after two years, when we were saying, this is not just about what they are using, the word of Israel is the fault. We're not against the Jews. It is. It is against the Jews. The lighting of a Hanukkah and Sydney, well, there's a cease fire. Has nothing to do with Israel has all to do with Jewish identity and community, and that's what we need right now to make sure that, you know, we're speaking out. We're making sure that elected officials, those that can make difference, are making a difference. Manya Brachear Pashman:     You talked about the past two years that there has been a rise of antisemitism since October Seventh. And just a few days after October 7, you also mentioned the Opera House. The Sydney Opera House was illuminated in blue and white, the colors of the Israeli flag to show solidarity after the terror attack, and yet, there were protesters outside yelling and some yelling antisemitism, and I'm curious if there has been any indication or expression of similar sentiments in the days after this terror attack. Moshe Lencer:     From my conversation so far with the community and from everything I saw, at least today at Bondi, it seems like the larger community is right now hurting for the Sydney, its own geographical syndicate community, for the Jewish community within its community, said I saw people Fate of different faiths there, very visibly from others right now, and I don't want to, want to knock on wood, I haven't heard or seen anything with that being said. Sorry, let me track this. I do know this morning, as people were putting down flowers, there were some videos of people wearing kefirs, they were actively trying to explain the connection between the shooting in their beliefs, and were trying to intimidate and interrupt as people were trying to mourn and the site. But it was very anecdotal. I believe was one or two people at most, and that does not represent a much larger thing. Just in comparison, as you mentioned that on October 9 that the bridge area in Sydney saw a protest that had hundreds of people. So it's a very different thing. With that being said, we're only 24 hours into this. Our community knows that sometimes we get a short grace period and then it flips. So I'm hoping that by the time this airs what I am saying won't change. Manya Brachear Pashman:     You and me both. Well, you reminded me of the 16 hour time difference. It reminded me that on New Year's Eve, I always tune in to watch the fireworks in Australia, because they're always the first to ring in the new year. And it, to me, is kind of a early first sign of hope for great things to come in the new year, and then I don't want to wait. In other words, I always tune into Australia for that sign of hope and of newness. So I hope that this is I hope that a page turns in Australia for the better, not for the worst. So moosh, thank you very much for joining Moshe Lencer:     Thank you for having me.    

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