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Met Opera box office has slight uptick in 2nd season after pandemic

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera saw a slight uptick in ticket sales in its second season following the coronavirus pandemic.The Met sold 66% of tickets during the season that ended Saturday, up from 61% during the 2021-22 season.Sales were lower than budgeted because of a cyberattack in mid-December that shut down the company’s website and box office for nine days and left operations limited for several weeks. Without the shutdown, the Met projected 68% attendance. The opera’s available dollar capacity, which takes into account the impact of discounts, ticked up a percent last year to 57%.Still, figures are down from 75% attendance in 2018-19 and a projected 76% for 2019-20 before the mid-March shutdown caused by COVID-19.“We have seen improvements,” Met general manager Peter Gelb said Wednesday. “The Hours,” the Kevin Puts’ opera featuring Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato and Kelli O’Hara sold 86% of tickets and had four sellouts among eight performances...

'Random' road shooting suspect arrested in Wheat Ridge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Investigators arrested a man they accuse of a "random and entirely unprovoked" shooting at a vehicle in Jefferson County.Paul Behme, 31, is accused of shooting seven rounds from a .223 rifle into a passing vehicle, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The driver was wounded by flying shards of glass when a bullet pierced the windshield. A passenger was not hurt. Brothers killed in I-25 road rage shooting, family says It happened around 9:30 p.m. on May 23, as the victims traveled westbound on West 32nd Avenue. In that case, a black Audi sedan was identified as the shooter's possible vehicle.That vehicle description was linked to a second shooting in Parker, where police on Sunday identified Behme as the suspect, according to the sheriff's office. The suspect in the Parker case was driving an Audi A6 sedan with fake Pennsylvania license plates.Behme was arrested without incident Tuesday at a hotel in Wheat Ridge. Jefferson County investigators intervi...

How to watch Nuggets parade: Time, TV channel, free live stream

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's time to celebrate the Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA championship with the parade through the city Thursday, followed by a rally. If you can't be there in person, you can watch it all on TV and online.If you're up early before the events get underway, FOX31 and Channel 2 will have coverage all morning starting at 4:30 on FOX31 Morning News and Daybreak on 2.How to watch Nuggets parade live streamLive streams start at 9 a.m. with coverage of the pre-rally, continuing with the parade, followed by the main rally.Where can you watch free Nuggets parade live stream?You can watch live at any of the following links:• KDVR.com• FOX31 App• YouTube• Facebook• TwitterA replay will be available on KDVR.com after the events are over.How to watch Nuggets parade on TVYou can watch the complete parade and celebration on TV, with live coverage of all the excitement.What time is Nuggets parade on TV?FOX31 KDVR will have coverage starting at 9 a.m. w...

Stars of Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ talk about new Disney Plus series at Hollywood premiere

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

The world can’t get enough of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now Disney Plus is adding a new show to bring in more stories of your favorite MCU characters.On Tuesday night, the stars of “Secret Invasion” geared up for the premiere of the series’ first episode at El Capitan Theatre.But before you ask, no, no one was in a superhero costume. Just some bomb outfits that could make Nick Fury blush.Don Cheadle (as James Rhodes): “What the hell is happening out there, Fury?”Samuel L. Jackson (as Nick Fury): “An invasion is here, Rhodey.”Don Cheadle (as James Rhodes): “And you know what invasions lead to, right? They lead to war.”Samuel L. Jackson (as Nick Fury): “This war is one I have to fight … alone.”Samuel L. Jackson: “You get to find out what he does when he goes home, or where he lives, some people from his past, what he did before he was ‘Nick Fury’ or he had super friends, the ordinary friends...

Analyzing Bradley Beal and other potential star Knicks targets

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

It’s trade season.The draft, set for June 22, is often a hot time for big NBA moves, which was why the timing of Wednesday’s news involving Bradley Beal was unsurprising.According to multiple reports, the Wizards are working with Beal’s reps for a potential trade. And given the circumstances, it’s understandable. The Wizards, a middling team for years with Beal as the star, just hired a team president, Michael Winger, who could shape a roster with a rebuild. New executives love rebuilds because they extend timelines before pressure from ownership is applied.Dealing Beal, who averaged over 31 points just two seasons ago, gives Winger the clean slate. It’s not ideal for the Wizards after signing Beal to a mega-contract just a year ago, but the alternative — running it back with a roster that fell into the draft lottery in 2023 — also isn’t appealing.Which brings us to the Knicks.Team president Leon Rose, as we’ve written exhaustive...

A Massachusetts church was set on fire after a Pride worship service. State fire officials are investigating

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

A Somerville church’s sanctuary was set on fire after a Pride worship service over the weekend, as state and local fire officials investigate the blaze.First Church Somerville reported that the fire was set in its sanctuary, while the congregation was downstairs directly below the sanctuary working on a service project. The fire happened right after the church’s Pride worship service on Sunday.A member of the congregation extinguished the fire, and no one was physically injured. There is some damage to the sanctuary.“The incident is currently being investigated by the local and state authorities,” the church wrote. “We do not yet know whether there is a connection between our Pride service and the fire. We are grateful to the Somerville Fire Department for their ongoing investigation and support.“Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, First Church Somerville will continue to be unapologetically queer, queer affirming, and Christian,”...

Medical suicide legislation gets new life under new governor

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

Advocates in support of a proposal before the state Legislature which would allow terminally ill patients with less than six months to live access to medically assisted suicide say that sentiments have shifted among voters who rejected a similar idea just over a decade ago.Armed with new polling that shows the vast majority of Bay State voters support a medically assisted suicide proposal, advocates of the End of Life Options Act, or H. 2246 and S.1331, were at the State House Wednesday for a lobbying day, telling any lawmaker that would listen that the time is ripe for the Commonwealth to join other jurisdictions where patients and doctors are provided legal protections for end of life care.“This legislation would allow mentally capable, terminally ill adults to have the option to obtain prescription medication they could decide to take to gently end their suffering if it becomes unbearable,” a spokesperson wrote ahead of the lobbying day. “Nearly three out of four Massachusetts vo...

Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on Ronnie Stanley, Todd Monken, wide receivers and more | COMMENTARY

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley said Wednesday he could return to his Pro Bowl form this year because he has finally had a full offseason to work out.Stanley, 29, has missed extensive playing time the past three seasons because of a left ankle injury that has required multiple surgeries. He signed a five-year, $98.75 million extension with the Ravens in October 2020 but suffered a devastating injury two days later.Stanley played the 2021 season opener before it was determined that the ankle was not fully healed and required another surgery. In 2022, he missed the first month of the season and two additional games.This offseason, he didn’t have to concern himself with rehabilitating the ankle, just returning to his usual workouts.“A majority of my time the past couple of years have been spent on rehab,” said Stanley, a 2016 first-round draft pick. “About 80% of that offseason time [had been focused on rehab] and probably 20% on training. So, being able to re...

Mass. election overseer confident in automatic voter registration as driver’s license law takes effect

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

The state’s top election official said concerns that a new driver’s license law for people without legal immigration status could interfere with the automatic voter registration system are not justified.People without lawful proof of presence in the United States can apply for a driver’s license in Massachusetts starting July 1 so long as they have two documents verifying their identity and date of birth. The law was billed as a way to increase road safety and make sure all drivers on the road are insured.But Republicans who unsuccessfully tried to block the measure last year said Massachusetts residents without legal status could inadvertently be registered to vote through the state’s automatic voter registration system while applying for a license.Secretary of State William Galvin, who manages elections in Massachusetts, said he does not foresee any issues as people start to seek out licenses next month.“Do I think there’s going to be a problem? No, I don’t,” he told t...

PHOTOS: Elementary school students visit Massachusetts State House for Flag Day with Secretary Galvin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:14 GMT

Secretary of State William Galvin handed out United States flags to students from Southborough’s Margaret Neary Elementary School at a Wednesday morning event inside the State House.Students packed the building’s Great Hall — which features flags from every city and town in Massachusetts — to listen to a short speech from Galvin, who stressed the importance of the U.S. Flag and how it represents the country’s diverse population. The students were also led on a tour of the building by guides from the secretary of state’s office.Secretary of State William Galvin and students from Southborough’s Margaret Neary Elementary School recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a Flag Day event at the State House on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Chris Van Buskirk/Boston Herald)Secretary of State William Galvin holds up a United States flag as speaks during a Flag Day event inside the State House on June 14, 2023. (Chris Van Buskirk/Boston Herald)