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Stabat Mater (Rossini)
Stabat Mater is a work by Gioachino Rossini based on the traditional structure of the Stabat Mater for chorus and soloists. Initially he used his own librettos and compositions for a portion of the work and, eventually, the remainder by Giovanni Tadolini, who composed six additional movements. Rossini presented the completed work to Varela as his own. It was composed late in his career after retiring from the composition of opera. He began the work in 1831 but did not complete it until 1841.
In 1831 Rossini was traveling in Spain in the company of his friend the Spanish banker, Alexandre Aguado, owner of Château Margaux. In the course of the trip, Fernández Varela, a state councillor, commissioned a setting of the traditional liturgical text, the Stabat Mater. Rossini managed to complete part of the setting of the sequence in 1832, but ill-health made it impossible for him to complete the commission. Having written only half the score (nos. 1 and 5-9), he asked his friend Giovanni Tadolini to compose six additional movements. Rossini presented the completed work to Varela as his own. It was premiered on Holy Saturday of 1833 in the Chapel of San Felipe el Real in Madrid, but this version was never again performed.[1][2]
When Varela died, his heirs sold the work for 2,000 francs to a Parisian music publisher, Antoine Aulagnier, who printed it. Rossini protested, claiming that he had reserved publication rights for himself, and disowned Aulagnier's version, since it included the music by Tadolini. Although surprised by this, Aulangier went ahead and arranged for a public performance at the Salle Herz on October 31, 1841, at which only the six pieces by Rossini were performed. In fact, Rossini had already sold the publication rights for 6,000 francs to another Paris publisher, Eugène Troupenas. Lawsuits ensued, and Troupenas emerged the victor. Rossini finished the work, replacing the music by Tadolini, before the end of 1841. The brothers Léon and Marie Escudier, who had purchased the performing rights of Rossini's final version of the score from Troupenas for 8,000 francs, sold them to the director of the Théâtre-Italien for 20,000 francs, who began making preparations for its first performance.[2][3][4]
Rossini's extensive operatic career had divided the public into admirers and critics. The announcement of the premiere of Rossini's Stabat Mater provided an occasion for a wide-ranging attack by Richard Wagner, who was in Paris at the time, not only on Rossini but more generally on the current European fashion for religious music and the money to be made from it. A week before the scheduled concert Robert Schumann's Neue Zeitschrift für Musik carried the pseudonymous essay, penned by Wagner under the name of "H. Valentino", in which he claimed to find Rossini's popularity incomprehensible:
- "It is extraordinary! So long as this man lives, he'll always be the mode." Wagner concluded his polemic with the following observation: "That dreadful word: Copyright—growls through the scarce laid breezes. Action! Action! Once more, Action! And money is fetched out, to pay the best of lawyers, to get documents produced, to enter caveats.— — —O ye foolish people, have ye lost your hiking for your gold? I know somebody who for five francs will make you five waltzes, each of them better than that misery of the wealthy master's!"[5]
At the time when Wagner wrote this, he was still in his late twenties and he had not yet had much success with the acceptance of his own music in the French capital.[6]
Performance history[edit]
The Stabat Mater was performed complete for the first time in Paris at the Théâtre-Italien's Salle Ventadour on 7 January 1842, with Giulia Grisi (soprano), Emma Albertazzi (mezzo-soprano), Mario (tenor), and Antonio Tamburini (baritone) as the soloists.[3][4] The Escudiers reported that:
- "Rossini's name was shouted out amid the applause. The entire work transported the audience; the triumph was complete. Three numbers had to be repeated...and the audience left the theater moved and seized by an admiration that quickly won all Paris."[2]
In March Gaetano Donizetti led the Italian premiere in Bologna with great success. The soloists included Clara Novello (soprano) and Nikolay Ivanov (tenor). Donizetti reported the public's reaction:
- "The enthusiasm is impossible to describe. Even at the final rehearsal, which Rossini attended, in the middle of the day, he was accompanied to his home to the shouting of more than 500 persons. The same thing the first night, under his window, since he did not appear in the hall."[3]
Despite the fact that the work is markedly different from his secular compositions, Northern German critics, as reported by Heinrich Heine in an essay on Rossini, criticised the work as "too worldly, sensuous, too playful for the religious subject."[2] In response the French music historian Gustave Chouquet has remarked that "it must not be forgotten that religion in the South is a very different thing from what it is in the North."[4]
The Stabat Mater is scored for four vocal soloists (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and bass), mixed chorus, and an orchestra of 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, and strings.
Rossini divided the poem's twenty 3-line verses into ten movements and used various combinations of forces for each movement:
- Stabat Mater dolorosa (verse 1) - Chorus and all four soloists
- Cujus animam (verses 2-4) - Tenor
- Quis est homo (verses 5-6) - Soprano and mezzo-soprano
- Pro peccatis (verses 7-8) - Bass
- Eja, Mater (verses 9-10) - Bass recitative and chorus
- Sancta Mater (verses 11-15) - All four soloists
- Fac ut portem (verses 16-17) - Mezzo-soprano
- Inflammatus (verses 18-19) - Soprano and chorus
- Quando corpus morietur (verse 20) - Chorus and all four soloists
- In sempiterna saecula. Amen (not part of the standard text) - Chorus
Written in 1841 for tenor solo, the andantino maestoso section Cuius animam, with its rollicking and memorable tune, is often performed apart from the work's other movements as a demonstration of the singer's bravura technique.
- 1954
- Ferenc Fricsay, conductor
- RIAS Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Women's Chorus, RIAS Chamber Choir, RIAS Boy's Choir
- Soloists: Maria Stader, Marianna Radev, Ernst Haefliger, Kim Borg
- Audite 95587 (mono, live recording from Berlin Konzertsaal der Hochschule, 22September 1954)
- 1971
- István Kertész, conductor
- London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
- Pilar Lorengar, Yvonne Minton, Luciano Pavarotti, Hans Sotin
- Decca Ovation 417 766-2 (reissued from 1971)[9][10]
- 1983
- Carlo Maria Giulini, conductor
- Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus
- Soloists: Katia Ricciarelli, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Dalmacio Gonzalez, Ruggero Raimondi
- 1987
- Riccardo Muti, conductor
- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra
- Soloists: Catherine Malfitano, Agnes Baltsa, Robert Gambill, Gwynne Howell
- EMI Classics CDC7 47402-2
- 1989
- Claudio Scimone, conductor
- I Solisti Veneti, Ambrosian Singers
- Soloists: Cecilia Gasdia, Margarita Zimmermann, Chris Merritt, José Garcia
- Erato/RCA MCE75493[13]
- 1990
- Richard Hickox, conductor
- City of London Sinfonia, London Symphony Chorus
- Soloists: Helen Field, Della Jones, Arthur Davies, Roderick Earle
- Chandos 8780[14]
- 1990
- Semyon Bychkov, conductor
- Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Chorus
- Soloists: Carol Vaness, Cecilia Bartoli, Francisco Araiza, Ferruccio Furlanetto
- Phillips Digital Classics 426 312-2 [15]
- 1999
- Pier Giorgio Morandi, conductor
- Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus
- Soloists: Patrizia Pace, Gloria Scalchi, Antonio Siragusa, Carlo Colombara
- 1999
- Myung-Whun Chung, conductor
- Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera Concert Choir
- Soloists: Luba Orgonosova, Cecilia Bartoli, Raúl Giménez, Roberto Scandiuzzi
- 1999
- Marcus Creed, conductor
- Academy for Ancient Music Berlin, RIAS Chamber Choir
- Soloists: Krassimira Stoyanova, Petra Lang, Bruce Fowler, Daniel Borowski
- Harmonia Mundi HMC90 1693.[19][21]Period instrument recording.[22]
- 2001
- Christoph Spering, conductor
- Das neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus
- Iride Martinez, Sara Mingardo, Charles Castronovo, John Relyea
- 2003
- Riccardo Chailly, conductor
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Netherlands Radio Chorus
- Soloists: Barbara Frittoli, Sonia Ganassi, Giuseppe Sabbatini, Michele Pertusi
- Decca 460781-2[26][27]
- 2010
- Antonio Pappano, conductor
- Orchestra dell'Accademia Santa Cecilia, orchestra and chorus
- Soloists: Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo
- EMI Classics
- ^ Gossett, (1983). p. 55.
- ^ a b c d Greenwald, Helen M. (2010). "Gioachino Rossini. 'Stabat Mater'". Boston Symphony Orchestra Program Notes for March 18, 2010. Accessed March 17, 2010.
- ^ a b c Gossett (1983), p. 59. Partial view at Google Books.
- ^ a b c Chouquet, Gustave. "Rossini, Gioacchino Antonio" in Maitland (1908) 4: 159. View at Google Books.
- ^ Wagner Library: (R. Wagner), "Rossini's Stabat Mater," translated by William Ashton Ellis
- ^ Deathridge, John; Dahlhaus, Carl (1984). The New Grove Wagner. New York, London: W. W. Norton. pp. 19–24. ISBN 978-0-393-30092-5.
- ^ Dubins, Jerry (2010): "As archival material that documents the accomplishment of one of the great conductors of the 20th century, not to mention the artistry of some of its finest singers, this release will be indispensable to Fricsay collectors. ...sounds a bit constricted, recessed, and muffled in the loudest passages. ...there are quite a few later [recordings] available in far better sound and in performances at least equal to if not superior to this one—Kertész with Lorengar, Minton, Pavarotti, Sotin, and the LSO comes to mind..." on fanfarearchive.com
- ^ Dubins, Jerry (2010), Fanfare, Vol.33 (3), January/February 2010. Accessed July 27, 2010. Subscription required.
- ^ Osborne, Richard(1989): "Extant recordings have yet to reach double figures and of those only three—the Giulini/DG, the Muti/EMI, and the deleted 1955 DG recording conducted by Ferenc Fricsay—have any real merit. ... [The Kertész recording] is strongly cast and has the advantage of some dedicated choral contributions from Arthur Oldham's LSO Chorus. But none of this is to much avail when the conducting itself is so perfunctory." on gramophone.net
- ^ Osborne, Richard (1989). Gramophone, July 1989, page 78. Accessed July 27, 2010.
- ^ Penguin Guide 2008: 2.5 of 4 stars
- ^ Re-issued 2011 as part of a 7-CD box "Stabat Mater", DGG 00289 4805010.
- ^ Osborne, Richard (1989): "Scimone's conducting ... isn't perfunctory but it is uneven, often distractingly quick, and frequently guilty of a degree of rhythmic regimentation that leaves the soloists unable to breathe or phrase at all adequately. ... [Merritt] understands Rossini's neo-classical heroic style and thus outmanoeuvres Pavarotti (Decca) in the 'Cuius animam'" on gramophone.com
- ^ Penguin Guide 2008: 4 of 4 stars, "Key recording", "Rosette"
- ^ [1] 2015.
- ^ Naxos 8.554443
- ^ Osborne, Richard, (1999): "The conducting is bold and warm-hearted, the soloists accomplished, the recording generous. ... Morandi draws expressive singing from the Hungarian State Opera Chorus in slower, quieter music; elsewhere, the singing is no match for the choral work on rival full-price versions under conductors such as Hickox and Creed."
- ^ Osborne, Richard (2000), "Rossini's Stabat mater with opera-house forces — a risky venture or a piece of inspired casting?" p. 99, on gramophone.com. Accessed July 27, 2010.
- ^ a b Jolly, James, ed. (2007). The Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2008, p. 875. ISBN 978-0-86024-962-7.
- ^ Gramophone Guide 2008: rated 1 of 4 (Strongly recommended)
- ^ Gramophone Guide 2008: rated 1 of 4 (Strongly recommended)
- ^ Kasow, Joel (1999), Fanfare: "This may be the first recording of Rossini's Stabat Mater using 'original' instruments, but if the performance is to be so literal and unimaginative, then the result is pointless. ...search out the rival recording on DG by Chung, who shows us what a conductor ... can make of this deceptively simple music."
- ^ Kasow, Joel (2000). Fanfare 23 (3), January/February 2000. Accessed July 27, 2010. Subscription required.
- ^ Kasow, Joel, (2001), fanfairarchive.com: "This is a literal reading: The tempos are quite jaunty, with blaring brass instruments more appropriate to the Dies Irae from Verdi's Requiem.... None of the singers is particularly distinctive.... My recommendation remains the Chung recording on DG, though acquaintance with the Fricsay recording (also DG) has its rewards despite the choppy phrasing of the singers."
- ^ Kasow, Joel (2001), Fanfare Vol. 25 (2), November/December 2001. Accessed 29 July 2010. Subscription required.
- ^ Glass, Herbert (2004): "The present production emerges several sizes too large in terms of orchestral and choral weight. ... The numerous CD versions of the Stabat Mater include large-scale affairs such as the present one and those under Kertész, Giulini, Muti, and Chung, and the period editions under Marcus Creed and Christoph Spering, both with accomplished, less hefty solo ensembles and correspondingly smaller orchestral and choral forces. None is without its points of interest, but as overall satisfying encounters with this wonderfully entertaining work, I'll take the lightweights, first choice being Spering's (on the Opus 111 label) for its verve and clarity, and for contralto Sara Mingardo's standout contribution." on Fanfare Magazine
- ^ Glass, Herbert (2004), Fanfare Vol. 27 (3), January/February 2004. Accessed 29 July 2010. Subscription required.
- Gossett, Philip (1997) et al, The New Grove Masters of Italian Opera: Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi, Puccini, W. W. Norton, Inc.
- Gossett, Philip (1983). "Gioachino Rossini" in The New Grove Masters of Italian Opera. New York: Norton. ISBN 978-0-393-30089-5.
- Maitland, J. A. Fuller, editor (1908). Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians (five volumes). London: Macmillan.
External links[edit]
- Stabat Mater (Rossini): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project


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Have New York City F.C. come out on top in the Xavi Hernandez sweepstakes?
According to Spanish publication 'Sport,' the lifelong Barcelona product is set to make a move to the fledgling club on a three-year, multimillion dollar deal. That accord may come as soon as Monday, with an official signing on Thursday and an official announcement for the following Thursday.
Three MLS teams were reportedly in the running for his signature; NYCFC, the New York Red Bulls and the Seattle Sounders. The Red Bulls spent much of the past two years connected to the player, but a source told EOS earlier this year that there was "no truth" to their pursuit of the Barcelona star during the winter transfer window. A league source reiterated that stance last week, claiming the club hasn't been in the running for Xavi all year long.
NYCFC, however, have been the lead suitor for some time now. His signature has been predicted almost on a weekly basis with various reports connected both parties.
The midfielder is still under contract with Barcelona, but would be allowed to leave on a free transfer thanks to his years of service with the club. Xavi, 34, is reportedly looking for a sizable severance package before his exit, while Barcelona would also seek a tribute match prior to his departure. Per Sports' report, talks have been amicable.
The Barcelona great would be set to join former teammate David Villa, forming half of what could be the most formidable spine in all of Major League Soccer. The Terrassa native is the winningest player in Barcelona history, leading the club to seven titles, three UEFA Championships, two Copa Del Rey wins while also helping Spain to their first ever World Cup title.
If signed, Xavi would become the fourth NYCFC player on roster behind Villa, former Montreal Impact defender Jeb Brovsky and journeyman goalkeeper, Josh Saunders.
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2015 Elgin Short Film Festival
The 7th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival promises to be an entertaining evening of some of the very best in short films by some of the very best up-and-coming filmmakers.You are invited to the award ceremony and screening of finalists taking place in Elgin, IL on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
2017 NCAA National Golf Championships at Rich Harvest Farms
The 2017 NCAA National Golf Championships will be held at Rich Harvest Farms and hosted for the first time by Northern Illinois University, with play taking place from May 19-24 (women) and May 26-31 (men). Sugar Grove will be only the third Illinois city to host the Division I Golf Championships. Cook County's Olympia Fields Country Club hosted the men's championship in 1943, while Conway Farms Golf Club outside of Chicago played host to the men's as well in 1997.
CITY:Sugar Grove
31st Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
More than 100 handcrafted Scarecrows on display. View and vote for your favorites. Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, many free children's activities, make your own scarecrow, and much more! A celebration of the autumn season!
CITY:St. Charles
42nd Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale
Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Catered lunch is available. Plenty of free parking. Admission $8 benefits local historical, educational endeavors.
CITY:St. Charles
Alan Doyle and Beautiful Gypsies at Fermilab
Alan Doyle, actor, producer, newly-minted best-selling author, is best-known as the lead singer for Newfoundland's beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years, released his second solo album, "So Let's Go..."
ARCA Racing Series - Scott 150
The ARCA Racing Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway to kick off four days and nights of racing action on Thursday, Sept. 15! The up-and-comers and wily veterans never disappoint, with a night full of unpredictable action! Green flag is set for 7 p.m. CT!
Aurora's Holiday Festival of Lights
One of the largest free outdoor holiday light displays in Northern Illinois, the Festival of Lights, returns with dazzling displays that will delight both adults and children. This signature winter event is a drive-through of more than one mile of spectacular lighted displays, many of which are animated, and are illuminated by tens of thousands of bulbs. Staged at Aurora's gem, Phillips Park, the festival will be open from 5 - 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and 5 - 10 pm Friday and Saturday.
Baltria Vintage Auto Gallery Car Show
Every second Saturday of the month the Baltria Car Show is held from May thru October. Live music, free entry, food, giveaways, awards. Visit our Vintage Auto Gallery.
CITY:St. Charles
Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was...
Two of the biggest voices in music history never had the opportunity to perform together, live in concert. Now, this is your chance to experience what it would have been like to see Ol' Blue Eyes and Babs share the stage, right here in Aurora. The two performers paying tribute to these legends sound like Frank and Barbra, they look like Frank and Barbra, and man, will they blow your mind. They'll cover everything from "Don't Rain on My Parade" to "The Way You Look Tonight" and so many more of those classic tunes you know and love. This is one glamorous, heart-warming and spectacular show you won't want to miss.
BatFest is Batavia's annual Halloween themed family event attracting over 2,500 ghouls. Includes downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers' Club Parade, pumpkin roll, contests, BatArt and games for free family fun. Before the festival, join Batavia United Way for their BatFest 5K walk/run and 10K Run along the Fox River Trail.
Bob and the Beachcombers at the Sandwich Opera House
This all-ages family fun show features the super surfing hits of the 60's, some of the classic rock & roll of the 50's, along with popular favorites from the 70's and the 80's, as well. But it's not just the music - it's so much more. Bob and the Beachcombers bring the beach balls, the Hawaiian leis, the hula hoops, and a summertime beach-party fun attitude. Great music, dancing, audience participation, sing-a-longs, contests and all of the excitement of a beach blanket bingo down in the sand! Performing at the historic Sandwich Opera House 7 pm, Sat., March 18, 2017.
Tour the Pollyanna Brewing Company brewery along the I&M Canal,enjoy our tap room,share the experience of fresh, flavorful, craft beer-locally in Lemont, Illinois. Pollyanna Brewing Company experiments with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, barrel-aging, wild yeast and bacteria, and cider-beers on occasion.
Experience the tradition of winter visits as practiced by families in this 1846 brick inn. Hospitality, food, music, and a bake sale. Donations accepted.
CITY:Campton Hills
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine and Juke Box Show
This show is the largest show of its type in the world. It's very popular with dealers and collectors from across the country and around the world for its wide range of high quality antique collectibles. Some items you might find, slot machines, coke machines, barber poles, pinball machines and much more.
CITY:St. Charles
Sale of juried artist created work. Includes pottery. jewelry. textiles, ornaments. more. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri.Sat 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday.
CITY:St. Charles
A one-of-a-kind festival celebrating craft beer, wings and live music. There are hundreds of craft brew fests to attend every year in and around Chicagoland. Why attend Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest? Simple, because we will be offering an atmosphere like no other. Equal balance of craft beer that cannot be found elsewhere, a variety of different wings to amaze your taste buds, and a solid lineup of local bands ensure you have a great time. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Operation Support our Troops. Plus, you can upgrade to a VIP experience and share a brew with one of your favorite DJs.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 9th! The 35th Annual Cortland Festival and Parade will kick off at 1:00 p.m and will feature members of local bands, scout troops, clubs and other organizations. Then stay for the festival at Cortland Community Park after the parade. Vendors will offer food for purchase and there will be fun for all ages.
DakhaBrakha is a quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian "ethno chaos" band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art "DAKH" by the avant-garde theatre director - Vladyslav Troitskyi - and given the name that means "give/take" in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances - their shows are always staged with a strong visual element.
Danú A Christmas Gathering - Féile Na Nollag at Fermilab
The acclaimed Irish ensemble, Danu, brings the music, dance and storytelling traditions of an Irish Christmas to Fermilab with 'Feile na Nollag' (A Christmas Gathering). Christmas in Ireland is one of the most important holidays for families and friends, as many Irish people living abroad come home to gather in celebration. Local community choirs singing traditional songs for Christmas and Wrens Day are a common sight throughout Ireland each December. Music and dance gatherings, in communities both urban and rural, have often combined for generations to offer a great variety of songs, music, and stories for the holidays.
Elisabeth von Trapp at the Sandwich Opera House
Elisabeth von Trapp's earliest memories are the sounds of music. Born and raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is the granddaughter of legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Singing professionally since childhood, Elisabeth has performed all over the world, enchanting audiences from European cathedrals to the Kennedy Center. Building on her famed family's legacy, Elisabeth has created her own musical style, at once ethereal and earthy, delicate and powerful.
Engelbert Humperdinck at the Paramount
With four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for "Entertainer of the Year," 24 platinum records, 150 million albums sold and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, superstardom doesn't get much brighter than Engelbert Humperdinck's. Over the last 40 years, the "King of Romance" has recorded some of the greatest love songs ever, like "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "After The Lovin'" and the classic, crooning "Quando Quando Quando." He's collaborated with fellow music royalty like Sir Elton John, Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson. Plus, his smash hit love song "Release Me" even held The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" from ever hitting #1 on the charts. How's that for a feat? Join the millions of fans worldwide who have experienced this incredible, three-octave vocal range (yep, you read that right) performer live in concert for one show only.
Fall Color Festival and Glass Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate the cool crisp weather and the changing of the seasons in nature! Fall Color Fest at The Morton Arboretum is a festival of activities to entertain the entire family. One of the most anticipated events is the Glass Pumpkin Patch. Each piece is unique and each particular glass pumpkin has been made exclusively for this event at The Morton Arboretum. Don't miss your chance to take home one (or more!) of these exquisite pieces of art. Fun is nestled in a radiant nature show of reds, golds, and oranges. All ages.
200 indoor booths of quality hand-crafted items by exhibitors from 7 states. Holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, metal work, mosaic art, purses, home decor. A quality show.
CITY:St. Charles
Forest Foundation of Kendall County's Fall Fest
Free family fun in a beautiful and inspiring location. Join the Forest Foundation of Kendall County at their Annual Fall Fest. This family-friendly event will feature live animal interactions and demonstrations, kids' activity areas, live music, concessions sponsored by the Kendall County Pork Producers, and more! Bring chairs to relax in while you enjoy the entertainment. Food will be available for purchase throughout the day. 11 am - 5 pm


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Half-full or half-empty. That is how Potter and Randall county elections officials must examine the turnout from this past Tuesday's balloting.
For the sake of optimism, let's accept that a slight increase in the Potter County turnout over the 1998 election represents a victory for the democratic process. And in keeping with that spirit, let us hope that the slight decrease in Randall County isn't significant enough for officials to wring their hands in angst.
The Potter County turnout was 33 percent of registered voters, up from the 30 percent who voted in the 1998 mid-term election. In Randall County, the 43 percent turnout on Tuesday was down from the 45 percent who voted four years ago.
The good news is that Randall County's turnout exceeded the statewide total of 40 percent.
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MuhammadJA 2 years ago#111
Welcome to GameFAQs, home of the Drama Queens.
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ElementalWind 2 years ago#113
If they do actually go with the Commonwealth/Institute setting from old rumors, it would be neat to have an actual-size Boston area.
Having played through Fallout 3 with a focus on hitting things from as far away as possible, I don't really get what this "can't hit anything outside of VATS" business is about. All I can suggest is putting some points into Small Guns and using a weapon appropriate for your encounter distance.
"debates are contests of rhetoric, not argumentative rigor." -DragooneerZero
ZombieAkane 2 years ago#114
A better combat system.
[b]Should have named it the Xbox 720p, because when you see the pixels you turn 720 degrees and burn to death as you walk away.[/b]
Ningishzida 2 years ago#115
Slayn posted...
I feel like someone on the internet once said "Obsidian has good writing" and then it just stuck...
No, that's not what happened, at all. This is what happened:
A guy named Avellone was working for Black Isle on Fallout 2, where he learnt alot about how to make good characters and quests for RPGs.
He then wrote for Planescape: Torment, widely regarded by those who aren't ignorant fools as having one of the best stories in gaming.
He is now at Obsidian, along with the guy who invented Fallout and Arcanum and made Vampire Bloodlines (Cain) and several others guys who were writers and designers in Icewind Dale 2 (JE Sawyer), Mask of the Betrayer and KotOR 2.
All these games are well-known for having excellent writing.
THIS is why Obsidian are regarded as good writers, NOT because some random guy on the internet said they are, and everyone then parroted it around, as you falsely believe.
MarceloSampaio 2 years ago#116
Not made by Obsidian.
Difference between 30 and 60 FPS. If you can't notice it, you need new eyes.
Slayn posted...
I feel like someone on the internet once said "Obsidian has good writing" and then it just stuck... because I really don't feel like it has much better writing than FO3. I really just didn't like NV as much as FO3.
Except that Obsidian more or less wrote Fallout 1&2: those games that Fallout 3 is based off of (and the canon that it barely contributed to). If you haven't played Fallout 1&2, you really can't say what parts of Fallout 3 are Black Isle/Interplay (old Obsidian), and what parts are Bethesda.
... even on Earth Mode.
Ningishzida 2 years ago#118
chandl34 posted...
Except that Obsidian more or less wrote Fallout 1&2: those games that Fallout 3 is based off of (and the canon that it barely contributed to). If you haven't played Fallout 1&2, you really can't say what parts of Fallout 3 are Black Isle/Interplay (old Obsidian), and what parts are Bethesda.
I haven't looked into this too deeply, but I'm pretty sure that, other than Tim Cain, no other dev of importance who worked on the original Fallout, is now at Obsidian. I can't remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure L.B is now at Blizzard and the guy that invented SPECIAL, whose name escapes me (Anderson?), isn't at Obsidian, either, he's at inXile.
Fallout 2 is a different story, as I said earlier, you got Avellone there who basically designed New Reno, one of the best areas in the game, even if it does violate the lore somewhat. And maybe a couple others, Cain, L.B and Anderson left Interplay after setting the groundwork down for Fallout 2, founding Troika instead, and so the new crew took over Fallout 2 to finish it off (one of the reasons Fallout 2 lacks the perfect feel of the first game).
As for discerning what's inherited from Interplay/Black Isle and what's Bethesderian schlock, well, that's sort of depressing, knowing that the gen that started with Fallout 3 will probably, in most cases, falsely attribute many great ideas to an unimaginative, untalented company (Bethesda) that wouldn't have a hope in hell of originating them, in their wildest dreams.
In fact, I can safely say that Bethesda didn't do a damn thing to add to the franchise, and instead defiled the lore and Oblivionized it for the masses. It would have been better if it died, or went into cryostasis for 20 years (like Wasteland), to be resurrected/resuscitated when the true devs finally got their finances in order, down the track.
But since that didn't happen, there's not much we can do. Except get ready to ridicule their next abomination.
Bethesda Game Studios for sure. Fallout 3, Oblivion and Skyrim are way better done than the borefest of NV.
Everyone run for cover! The durpocalypse has begun!
Orestes417 posted...
Tyranius2 posted...FPS games rely on RNG rolls to determine whether they hit too.
Nearly every
Keep talking and state 997 more FPS titles that don't use hitscan so you get your point across.
jk jk don't get mad, but yeah, what I'm saying is that FPSes don't normally use rolls, they hit where you point. I'm not talking about bullet physics I'm talking about actual rolls.
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We stayed at the Mountain Lodge for 5 nights in a 2 bedroom condo. The accommodations were great. The staff was very friendly and responsive to any of our requests. We had a view of the mountains and highly recommend this. It was awesome to return to the condo after a day of hiking to relax on the balcony with the awesome view. I read a previous review which mentioned wifi issues. On our stay, the wifi worked flawlessly and my internet speed app recorded over 15mbps download.
The proximity of the resort to the free gondola offers guest easy access to Mountain Village and the town of Telluride. There is also easy and convenient access to the many awesome hiking and biking trails on the mountains. We dined at the Mountain Lodge restaurant about 3 times. The staff was very friendly and the food was very good. We will definitely stay at the Mountain Lodge resort again.
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The Château de Ventadour is in the commune of Moustier-Ventadour in the department of Corrèze (Limousin).
Placed on a rocky outcrop overhanging the valley of Luzège, only few vestiges remain on the site of this feudal castle, which is still remarkably wild. The existing enclosure follows the contour of the plateau thus protecting a place of 170 m length and 30 m wide at its maximum. One finds inside some traces of a chapel and a residence, an important round tower and a section of wall seeming to be that of a square keep.
The castle built in the 11th century, probably altered during several periods of construction and rebuilding spreading out essentially from the 12th to the 15th century, controlled the viscounty of Ventadour whose capitals were Égletons and Ussel. Of viscounty until 1350, it was transformed into county by Philippe de Valois, then in Duchy-Peerage in 1578. It belonged thus to the first lineage of Ventadour, resulting from the lineage of Comborn, until 1472, date of the marriage of the last heiress with Louis de Lévis, baron de la Voulte. After Lévis-Ventadour, the stronghold belonged, still by marriage, to Rohans; and to Rohan-Soubises-Ventadour, passed to the Prince of Condé, who ignored the castle.
Sold as a national asset, the castle became the prey of the demolition contractors, especially after the Bourbon Restoration, when it was acquired by a material merchant of the name of Pertuis du Gay. It was then the property of the duke of Lévis-Mirepoix.
Classed as a historic site in 1946, the site already strongly damaged required major work. In 1965, consolidation work and excavations were undertaken to try to reconstitute the former splendor of the fortress.
The excavations continued until 1980 when it beaceme possible to identity contours of a certain number of rooms inside the enclosure and to bring to light several important decorations of the lordly residence. Excavations were performed in 2003 (north-eastern curtain wall), in 2004 and 2005 (barbican, tower) with consolidations. Nevertheless, the site remains closed to the public.
- 1059: One of the sons of the Viscount of Archambaud II of Comborn received the prerogative of Ventadour and decided to establish a fortress there. Construction continued until 1060 with the simultaneous establishment of several châtellenies like Lieuteret, Fontmartin, and in several cities like Égletons, Neuvic, Corrèze, Meymac and Ussel.
- 1060: Ebles I founded the priory of Moustier-Ventadour then those of Meymac and Bonnesaigne.
- 1096: Ebles I died and his son Ebles II was interested in courteous art of Languedoc and became friend with Guillaume IX of Aquitaine, one of the most famous troubadours of the time. Ebles has founded a poetic school with Ventadour.
- 1125: birth of Bernard, son of a servant who became a famous troubadour
- 1182: Henry II of England established a siege of Ventadour. After a few months, the fortress not going, it raised the siege.
- 1198: Richard the Lionheart tride once again a siege which failed; after which he went to Châlus where he died.
- 1250-1350: The fortress is deeply altered with higher and thicker ramparts and also more decorated and more comfortable apartments.
- 1379: During the Hundred Years' War, the castle was invested by the robber Geoffroy and a band of plundering rovers who, starting from the fortified place, ransomed and plundered all the area during nearly 10 years.
- 1450: a new residence was built in the walls of the castle by Charles de Ventadour.
- 1450-1500: Charles and his Louis son organized a military academy in Ventadour for the formation of pages for the service of the King.
- 1575: Gilbert III of Ventadour became governor of the Limousin; important religious confrontations ruined his territory. The abbey of Bonnesaigne was burned but Ventadour remained intact.
- 1578: Henri III raised the county of Ventadour to a duchy. It became the first Duchy of the Bas-Limousin
- 1599: The wars of religion were sources of destruction and plunderings of fortified towns in the Limousin but Ventadour, citadel of the governors, has resisted.
- 1631: Charles, new Duke of Ventadour was admitted among the close relations of Louis XIII. He was at the same time Lieutenant Général of Languedoc and Gouverneur of the Limousin.
- 1649: Charles' son, Louis-Charles became Duc and Pair of France. He lived in Paris and it was the beginning of the decline of the castle.
- 1793: The Comité de salut public of Égletons and the Conventional of Tulle ordered the destruction of Ventadour. The castle was plundered and the roofs were destroyed.
- 1796: On July 11, Ventadour is sold to a farrier of Égletons.
- 1800: The castle is resold to a demolition contractor who sold materials and who undertook to take off the stones.
- 1804: An access path and an opening in the enclosing wall were carried out to facilitate the transport of materials of demolition.
- 1829: The vestiges of Ventadour were purchased by Madam d' Ambert de Lamazière to organize pastoral afternoons in the "romantic ruins".
- 1895: The site was transferred to the Lévis-Mirepoix, cousins of the Lévis-Ventadour.
- 1900: A feast celebrates Bernard, the troubadour.
- 1930-1939: Feasts were organized annually in the site by the mayor of Moustier-Ventadour.
- 1965: Beginning of the excavations and of the emergency works of consolidation.


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An ongoing petition drive against a proposed Kwik Trip gas station and convenience store in Saukville's busy commercial corridor will not deter the developer, according to Neil Tiziani, general manager for Ansay Real Estate Investments.Petition forms have been circulating over the past month at gas stations in Saukville and Port Washington, contending there are already enough gas station-convenience store options in the market.The petition campaign started shortly after Tiziani appeared before the Village of Saukville's Plan Commission last month, seeking conceptual reaction to plans to build a 5,600-square-foot convenience store and gas station at the northwest corner of Highway 33 and I-43. The preliminary plan called for a similarly designed 2,800-square-foot car wash on the front of the parcel.Tiziani said the convenience store and gas station complex would use LEED-certified building technology, including solar and LED light, high-efficiency refrigeration and climate control systems.Although no name is listed on the petitions, they are being jointly circulated by local business owners who contend there is no need for a Kwik Trip in the community.The Plan Commission gave the Kwik Trip concept a chilly reception, with Village President Barb Dickmann saying officials envision a more high-end development on the highly visible parcel."I fully believe in the free-enterprise system and all that implies, but we're envisioning something like a hotel or a motel at this location," Dickmann said after the consultation session with Ansay representatives.Despite the obstacles, Tiziani said the developer hopes to advance the Kwik Trip proposal."We are still moving forward with Kwik Trip. I am trying to help the community understand the value that a brand like Kwik Trip can bring," he said."It is relationships like the one between Ansay and Kwik Trip that can help bring tax revenue and increased property value to the area, along with numerous jobs and other benefits."Tiziani said the Kwik Trip site is just part of a comprehensive development plan being promoted by Ansay for the land it owns in the I-43 corridor."Ansay holds significant land within the interstate corridor … we worked together with Kwik Trip for nearly a year structuring the deal we have. Getting quality users like Kwik Trip to the table is not an easy task," he said.
Tiziani said the development plan for the convenience store site would leave a significant outlot to the north, which could be used for a hotel or restaurant village officials envision in the area.
He also said the proposed project would add approximately $3 million to the village's tax base, and would be outside the TIF district so the tax revenue would come into the village coffers immediately."We all know that municipal budgets are being stretched with significant reductions in state aid and it is imperative that communities either grow their tax base by adding new taxpayers, raise rates across the board on existing taxpayers or choose to reduce services," he said.The business would bring approximately 20 new jobs.Tiziani also lauded the reputation of Kwik Trip, saying its stable history indicates it would be a long-term addition to the business community."They are looking to make a significant investment in Saukville because they anticipate this community and surrounding area will be one of future growth in the years to come," he said.Tiziani characterized the Kwik Trip proposal as "a piece of a much larger puzzle for the Saukville interstate corridor."


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Find family friendly events in Erie, May 23-25
For ages 6 and younger: Hear new and classic stories during story time, 11 a.m., at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5909 Peach St.
Cost: Free
Info: Call 864-6300.
For all ages: Follow the explorers' 8,000-mile expedition across treacherous terrain in "Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, " the Movie of the Month on the Big Green Screen, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive. Showtimes are noon and 4 p.m. daily.
Cost: $5
Info: Call 838-4123 or visit www.trecpi.org.
For all ages: Check out the "Erie-Extension Canal: Gateway to the Great Lakes" exhibit and other exhibits on Erie's nautical history at the Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. Front St. Hours are Mondays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $10; $8, seniors; $5, ages 3-11; free for those younger than 3
Info: Call 452-2744 or visit www.eriemaritimemuseum.org.
For ages 3 to 5: During Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m., at Experience Children's Museum, 420 French St., kids can see and hear the book "Me ... Jane," the story of Jane Goodall.
Cost: Included with museum admission of $6; free to members and children age 1 and younger
Info: Call 453-3743.
For ages 6 and older: In Fantastic Frogs, children and their families can investigate the swamps at Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and hunt for different species of frogs. Call to sign up. Make sure to bring a flashlight and wear waterproof boots.
Cost: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers.
Call: 835-5356.
For infants to age 4: During Spring Story Corner, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road, children and parents can enjoy an interactive story time, during which participants will have the opportunity to enjoy puppets and music. No preregistration required.
Cost: $5; $3 for members.
Info: Call 835-5356.
For all ages: Families can take an interpretive boat tour through the Presque Isle State Park lagoons aboard a pontoon boat. Boats leave from the East Boat Livery. Ride times are 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays. Ride sign-ups begin daily at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Call 833-7424.
For ages 6 to 12: During Pawzz-Purely Art with Zooey Zest, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th St., children can enjoy art classes using animals as inspiration. Sessions include live animal visitors, crafts, stories, games and more. Students with special needs are welcome to attend all programs. Class members can enter through the Activity Center door.
Cost: $16; $13 for members.
Info: Call 864-4091 or visit www.eriezoo.org.


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Calvin C. Smith, 61, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Smith was born in Amarillo and graduated from Tascosa High School. He won the Panhandle Science Fair in 1959 and was awarded a trip to New York. He married Barcine Lester on Aug. 3, 1963.
Mr. Smith worked for Sandia Labs from 1964 to 1974 in nuclear research, where he was instrumental in receiving a patent for the failsafe locking device for the Titan missile. He moved back to Amarillo to open Omega Electronics. This year would be the 30th year in business. Mr. Smith had been a member of Paramount Terrace Christian Church since its conception.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Eric Smith and wife, Rita, of Carrollton; a daughter, Cherie Barnes and husband, Terry, of Austin; his father, Emmett Smith of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Timothy and Matthew.
The family suggests memorials be to American Heart Association, 6605 W. Interstate 40, Building A-6, Amarillo, TX 79106.
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Watch the official teaser for "Mired" below:
July 30th, 2016
"Mired", is now an award-winning short film with Reed Birney taking home Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film at the 2016 Long Island International Film Expo! Congrats Reed! We were also just made an Official Selection of the First Annual Boardwalk Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ (September 16th-18th). AND -- we are in the very early stages of adapting "Mired" into a feature length film.
For the past two months I have been studying in Matt Newton's Audition Masterclass (by invitation/audition only) at MN Acting Studio in NYC.
Most recently, I auditioned for three roles in Kathryn Bigelow's Untitled Detroit Project which shoots in Boston in the fall.
More news to come!
July 3rd, 2016
"Mired", the short film I produced and acted in alongside Reed Birney, Sutton Foster and Sondra James, had its World Premiere at the 2016 Soho International Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Showcase Short Film.
"Mired" is also an Official Selection of the 2016 Long Island International Film Expo and will screen at Bellmore Movies on Long Island. It will screen Sunday, July 17th at 7PM. For ticketing information please click HERE.
I expect this to be just the beginning of an exciting festival run for "Mired"!
"Search Party" had it's World Premiere in May in front of a sold out audience at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. I am excited about the festival journey this amazing film is about to go on.
March 6th, 2016
The official teaser for my short film "Mired" is here! You can watch it on the left side of your screen.
Stay tuned for more news as "Mired" hits the film festival circuit!
January 1st, 2016
Happy New Year! Filming of my short film "Mired" (based on the short story "Mud") wrapped on December 7th. Post-production begins next week. Stay tuned for more news, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the iMDB page.
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I have also added some new production stills from the short film "Search Party", which is currently in post-production and is expected to premiere in May.
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September 18th, 2015
I am excited to announce that Reed Birney and Sutton Foster have signed on to play the roles of my father and wife in the short film adaptation of "Mud". Reed portrays Frank Underwood's Vice President in "House of Cards", has been nominated for a Tony, and has won multiple Drama Desk and Obie Awards. Sutton has won multiple Tony Awards and is the star of the TV show "Younger". I am so excited and honored that they want to work with me. We shoot in early November.
In other news, last month I filmed the role of Officer Kegan in the short film "Search Party". It was a tremendous and intense experience. "Search Party" won the 2015 HBO Production Grant which means that HBO financed this film, and the film will be screened for HBO. Additionally, the filmmakers have plans to submit to all major festivals. I expect big things for this film.
August 7th, 2015
I'm excited to announce that my production company, Knife Edge Productions, is partnering with Choice Films to adapt Geoffrey Forysth's short story, MUD, into a short film! MUD is an endearing and ambiguous dark comedy that uniquely examines grief, regret and moving on with your life. I will star in the adaptation which will be written and directed by Tony Glazer.
May 7th, 2015
On Monday May 4th I did a reading of a hilarious "Parks and Recreation" spec script written by Leon Hendrix for Screenwriting Night at the Columbia University Film Festival. I am excited to say that Leon's script won Best Comedy Script at the festival.
I was also cast in the Columbia University grad film "Search Party" written by Tesia Walker. Tesia's fantastic script just won the 2015 HBO Production Grant (which means HBO is financing the movie!) and she just won two awards at the Columbia University Film Festival: Best Original Pilot and the Jesse Thompkins Excellence in Screenwriting Award. I am very excited to be working with such a talented artist. We film in August.
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Sentiment: Strong Buy
Not too many people are bringing up the fact that BIDU MISSED their earnings by a penny. It was a smoke and mirrors magic trick that they skirted talking about competition (QIHU) and their SGA costs went up as a result of that but since they raised revenue guidance mutual fund managers are proping up this stock for the time being. Another interesting fact is that BIDU for their last earnings had 10% of revenue came from mobile. It stayed at that same percentage of 10% for the earnings just released. If there's more internet users in China on an ongoing bases AND wireless users are increasing, then where did that growth go??? It came to QIHU and it will be reflected in their earnings on the 15th. This stock went sideways for the last month and a half. It's time to head towards $120...So I am in agreement with the initial poster of this topic as well! Good observation initial poster!
Sentiment: Buy
yes thanks for this. I touched on BIDU's earnings making some of these points from their intial release and then listend to the call. They focused on their recent acquisition and skirted competition at all costs and won't break out mobile revenues until they are meaningful which was a total avoidance.
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Headbutts and a wide open attack by Ramos. Williams got lucky the fight didn't go to the cards, but then Ramos was missing him and falling in a lot. Ugly fight, no need for a rematch.
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