Independence Day (US) (July 4)
Amid Ukraine War, Orchestras Rethink ‘1812 Overture,’ a July 4 Rite
With its earsplitting rounds of cannon fire and triumphal spirit, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” has been a staple of Fourth of July festivities across the United States for decades, serving as a rousing prelude to glittering displays of fireworks. But this year many ensembles, concerned about the overture’s history as a celebration of the Russian military […]
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What to Know About Flight Delays and Cancellations This Summer
More people flew out of airports in the United States on Sunday — 2.46 million according to the Transportation Security Administration — than on any other day so far this year. Thursday and Friday going into this Fourth of July holiday are expected to be even busier, with Hopper, a travel booking app, predicting that […]
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