Nov 7th, 2008 · Verdi's tightly wound masterpiece swirls heartfelt sentiment together with appalling violence and genuine tragedy, along with some of the most familiar tunes he ever composed. From the Washington National Opera.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · The Jennifer Hudson tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief far outside Chicago, where the actress' relatives was recently killed. Although the case is still being investigated, many are scrutinizing the Hudsons' family associations. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell, life coach Iyanla Vanzant and sociologist Bertice Berry discuss sensitive family ties.
Oct 28th, 2008 · The mother and brother of singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found dead in an apparent homicide in the Hudson's family home last week. Yesterday, Julian King, her seven-year-old nephew — who'd been missing since the murders — was found dead. The tragedy has captured national attention and stoked concerns about violent crime in Chicago, particularly on the city's south side, where the crime took place.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Police continue to search for Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew. Seven-year-old Julian King remains missing since his grandmother and uncle — Hudson's mother and brother — were shot to death last week. Some wonder how fame is influencing the attention being given to the Hudson case.
Oct 17th, 2008 · Is Don Giovanni the greatest opera of them all, as some have suggested? That's hard to say, but Mozart's brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and realistic comedy features music of limitless genius, and a drama that lives up to the score.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Brad Meltzer's latest thriller, The Book of Lies, melds together two well-known tales of familial tragedy and redemption. Cain and Abel, meet Superman.
Oct 10th, 2008 · Electric passion becomes lasting love, and ends with desperate tragedy, in Puccini's La Boheme — maybe the greatest "date opera" in history — in a racy new production from the Washington National Opera.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Thirteen months after a bridge collapse in Minneapolis killed 13 people, a replacement has opened for traffic. Some Twin Cities commuters marveled at the speed of the reopening, but others say they can't bring themselves to drive over it.