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Revel in the spellbinding story of Carmen, a femme fatale gypsy, and Don José, a soldier with a past. Witness their fated – and fatal – collision in this gripping production shown in true verismo style. Given its unrivaled procession of operatic greatest hits and immense cast of soldiers, gypsies, smugglers, and Toreadors, Carmen is a perennial favorite, beloved by opera devotees and newcomers alike.
Conductor Hal France returns to Opera Omaha to lead a distinguished cast of singers. Director Lillian Groag delivers a compelling production worthy of the opera's celebrated reputation.
By Conductor, Hal France
" The music seems to me perfect. It comes forward lightly, gracefully, stylishly. It is lovable, it does not sweat. This music is wicked, refined, fatalistic: at the same time it is popular." Friedrich Nietzsche
One of the most influential minds of 19th century Europe wrote this account of Carmen after seeing it for the twentieth time. His enthusiastic response has been shared by millions of people from its premier in 1875 to the present day with one notable exception: in its initial performances at the Opera Comique, Carmen was dismissed by critics and rejected by the Parisian public. It would take audience reactions to Carmen's first tour to Vienna, London, St. Petersburg and New York to set this opera on its record-setting trajectory.
Carmen quickly leapt from the opera 'pond' into the 'sea' of popular culture. Its story about a Romani woman described as "a wild and savage beauty" has been told and retold, updated and reconfigured by filmmakers, pop singers, flamenco dancers, theater producers and countless others. The character of Carmen continues to fascinate and provoke thought about personal freedom and societal boundaries.
The music of Carmen is bold and brave. From the opening prelude Bizet's invigorating rhythms pulse with incisive clarity. Next comes the most pervasive motif, the all-important Fate theme. Well-known arias have earned this opera 'hit parade' status, but they also contain the sound bites that Bizet uses so skillfully to create a true musical drama. Carmen makes a convincing case for opera as theater while offering an endorsement for what ETA Hoffmann called, "the secret Sanskrit of nature expressed in tones"……. MUSIC!
Carmen moves seamlessly from pop entertainment to hard-hitting theater. It grows rougher with each act. The energy expresses realities that persist in our world today; physical abuse, stalking, obsession and racism. By design, the drama builds to a tremendous intensity in the brutally honest final scene. Bringing us to life's precarious edge, Carmen and its composer George Bizet succeed brilliantly!
I've had the pleasure of conducting Carmen on a number of occasions including two previous times in Omaha. Roger Weitz's invitation to join this talented team and the marvelously talented Director, Lillian Groag, for Carmen was wonderful.
We sincerely wish you a dramatic experience today.
By Director, Lillian Groag
When certain operas become so familiar as to become part of our culture, a curious thing happens: we assume a knowledge of them that is far from accurate. Directors are not immune to this syndrome. The plots of the handful of operas that form our canon, through overexposure and indiscriminate production habits, become blurred and we end up with approximations of a story we actually don't know all that well. How many of us are sure that Don Giovanni begins with the rape of Donna Anna and the murder of her father? In fact, according to Da Ponte's libretto, we don't really know what happened in Anna's bedroom. The first time we see her she's hanging on to Don Giovanni for dear life, trying to prevent him from leaving and, according to the words, it is the Commendatore who attacks Don Giovanni – who is unwilling to fight an old man - and not the other way around, getting himself killed in the process. And ... just how aware are we that Butterfly, far from being a dewy-eyed innocent, is a Geisha, a professional (yes, at 15) and thus perfectly aware of the terms of marriage contracts with European men, a custom dating at least from the 17th century? Or that Mimi is a grisette returning to her previous client(s) after her Act III breakup with Rodolfo, which constitutes the reason for his constant jealousy? Or that our beloved "bohemians" are boys from very good families "slumming" for a while, allowances cut by furious parents, no doubt the fun and games of Act I blatantly advertising major classical educations. A future with the likes of Mimi and Musetta is as out of the question for them as that between Alfredo and Violetta. And ... do we realize that it is actually the Ethiopians who are the aggressors and not the Egyptians in Aida? And so on.
Which brings us to our Carmen. Traditionally represented as a facsimile of Rita Hayworth in the eponymous movie, with inevitable red hair, puffy white sleeves off the shoulder (the only concession to gypsy slovenliness) and golden hoop earrings, she is thought of as a "free spirit" cavorting with a sort of wild and crazy band reminiscent of Robin Hood's Merry Men, causing minimum damage and maximum fun, stomping out vague approximations of flamenco. And then she gets killed. Now this story clearly cannot be the one that created the scandal of its opening night (and the weeks that followed) or was that audience smoking something funny?
The truth is, red-haired gypsies abounding only in opera and Hollywood movies of the 50s, that Carmen's crowd is a gang of cutthroats who would be garroted on sight, as she herself would, if found in their company. The troubling gypsy of Mérimée running about in stockings with holes in them and filthy red shoes dressed in a black shabby dress is lethal – as Micaela aptly notes. Her white-washing in our time is part of the many casualties of the "wink-wink-nudge-nudge" approach in which certain "ladies" have been depicted on the opera stage. Add Manon, Thais and Nedda among others, to the previous list. It's this very attitude that traditionally patronizes opera libretti (you can hear the chuckles during the Saturday afternoon Met Opera Quizzes from participants who claim to be devoted to the medium) and so the evening, conveniently sanitized, and bringing nothing much to think on, is easily put aside as soon as we are done with the pretty music and make our mad dash to the parking lot lest our car should get away all on its own, like "Christine", in the cult 70s horror film, and leave us stranded downtown to trudge our way home.
Now: why should we give our attention to this dismal story of gypsies and "payos" (Romani for non gypsies)? Well, the music is fantastic. It has been called the "perfect opera", and to many of us, it is. But there is also a very good yarn to hold it up. A volatile young man of good family (it's Don José, after all) finds himself in a god-forsaken garrison in a bad neighborhood of Seville, with a grade (equivalent to "corporal") unworthy of his birth and station. There is a tobacco factory there and the "brunes cigarières" (so, mostly gypsies) have means of income other than the making of cigars and cigarettes during factory breaks. What is this young man doing in an old military outpost so far from home in Navarre, across country, up in beautiful Basque land? It turns out he's killed a man already and has been presumably whisked away by his family in order to avoid incarceration or worse. His mother sends his forgiveness and a lifeline in the form of marriage to the lovely Micaela, but there remains no doubt that José Lizarrabengoa is a very violent man who, true to character, ends up hopelessly entangled with a woman who cohabits with thieves and murderers on the criminal fringes of society. In contemporary terms, she'd be a gang girl, body pierced and tattooed from head to toe, trafficking drugs across the border. Twice in the course of the opera José tries to get away (in Acts I and II) and twice something happens to prevent it. By Act III he is so deeply incriminated in her activities (army desertion and assault on a superior officer, just for starters) that his life is as good as lost. By Act IV he is delusional, a deranged stalker about to commit yet another crime. A typical story of sexual obsession and murder such as our fellow Americans watch every night on the TV tabloids. Their ratings of which are over the top, by the way. What's so special about this one?
Well ... Carmen herself. At the last possible moment, and just like Don Giovanni, this basically unpalatable protagonist (with the great music) attains enormous stature by throwing the gauntlet down at Death's feet and daring it to take her. Of course, Death does. It always wins. But there is something about these two (Don Giovanni and Carmen) in their final stand, that makes them impressive and complete and sums up their claims to total freedom (an impossibility in society and to no good end in either case) and touches on that very human demand for "more life" – or as Philip Larkin puts it "this multi-petaled flower of being here". Somehow, the naked recall of the Impossible Battle we all lose rings true for us in all its futility. We love Cyrano and Quixote especially because they are doomed to lose, and perhaps the battle cry of the Romantics in the near century between Giovanni and Carmen is as alive in the dirty gypsy girl as in the libertine aristocrat, both of whom wanted the world to belong to them. They were wrong, of course, but aren't they rather grand on their final face-off with the ultimate Enemy, mano a mano, in the empty space of that dusty Plaza de Toros or in the sumptuous dining-room everyone else has fled, making a great big fuss, refusing to give an inch?
Act I
In Seville by a cigarette factory, soldiers in a garrison comment on the townspeople. A young girl, Micaela, arrives and asks for a corporal named Don José. Morales, another corporal, tells her he will return with the changing of the guard. The relief guard, headed by Lieutenant Zúñiga soon arrives and José learns from Morales that Micaela has been looking for him. When the factory bell rings, the men gather to watch the female workers – especially their favorite, the gypsy Carmen. She tells her admirers that love is free and obeys no rules. Only one man pays no attention to her: Don José. Carmen throws a flower at him, and the girls go back to work. Micaela returns with a letter from José's mother, who lives far away in a village in the Basque country. As he begins to read the letter, Micaela leaves. José is about to throw away the flower when a fight erupts inside the factory between Carmen and another girl. Zúñiga sends José to bring out the culprits. Carmen refuses to answer Zúñiga's questions, and José is ordered to take her to prison. Left alone with him, she entices José with suggestions of a rendezvous at Lillas Pastia's tavern. Mesmerized, he agrees to let her get away. As they leave for prison, Carmen escapes. Don José is arrested.
Act II
Carmen and her friends Frasquita and Mercedes entertain the guests at the tavern. Zúñiga tells Carmen that José has just been released. The bullfighter Escamillo enters and tells them all about the pleasures and the dangers of his profession, and flirts with Carmen, who tells him that she is involved with someone else. After the tavern guests have left with Escamillo, the smugglers Dancaïre and Remendado explain their latest scheme to the women. Frasquita and Mercedes are willing to help, but Carmen refuses because she has other plans. The smugglers withdraw as José approaches. Carmen arouses his jealousy by telling him how she danced for Zúñiga. She dances for him now, but when a bugle call is heard he says he must return to the barracks. Carmen mocks him. To prove his love, José shows her the flower she threw at him and confesses how its scent made him not lose hope during the weeks in prison. She is unimpressed: if he really loved her, he would desert the army and join her in a life of freedom in the mountains. José refuses, and Carmen tells him to leave. Zúñiga bursts in and in a jealous rage José fights him. The smugglers return and disarm Zúñiga. José now has no choice but to join them.
Act III
Carmen and José quarrel in the smugglers' mountain hideaway. She admits that her love is fading and advises him to return to live with this mother. When Frasquita and Mercedes throw the cards to tell their fortunes, they foresee love and riches for themselves, but Carmen's cards spell death – for her and for José. Micaela appears, frightened by the mountains and afraid to meet the woman who has turned José into a criminal. She hides when a shot rings out. José has fired at an intruder, who turns out to be Escamillo. He tells José that he has come to find Carmen, and the two men fight. The smugglers separate them, and Escamillo invites everyone, Carmen in particular, to his next bullfight. When he has left, Micaela emerges and begs José to return home. He agrees when he learns that his mother is dying, but before he leaves he warns Carmen that they will meet again.
Act IV
Back in Seville the crowd cheers the bullfighters on their way to the arena. Carmen arrives on Escamillo's arm, and Frasquita and Mercedes warn her that José in nearby. Unafraid, she waits outside the entrance as the crowds enter the arena. José appears and begs Carmen to forget the past and start a new life with him. She calmly tells him that their affair is over: she was born free and free she will die. The crowd is heard cheering Escamillo. José keeps trying to win Carmen back. She takes off his ring and throws it at his feet before heading for the arena. José kills her.
Hal France, Conductor
2013 was a season of homecomings to familiar places and old friends. In February, Hal conducted Ricky Ian Gordon's The Grapes of Wrath with Stage Director Michael Ehrman at Northwestern University where he received his Bachelor in Music . In April, he joined Samuel Ramey and Kara Shay Thomson for Bela Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle at Opera Omaha and in July, he returned to the Central City Opera at the Denver Performing Arts Center for 7 performances of Jerome Kern's American classic, Showboat. Hal France currently serves as Special Project Director for Why Arts in his home, Omaha, Nebraska.
During a thirty-year professional career as an opera conductor, Hal France has led organizations and performed with opera companies and symphony orchestras around the United States. While conducting throughout the United States and abroad his activities include speaking and advocating for arts education. He has completed tenures as Executive Director of KANEKO (2008–2012), Artistic Director of Opera Omaha (1995–2005), and Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic (1999-2006).
Hal France has guest conducted the Royal Philharmonic, the National Symphony, the New Jersey Symphony, the Richmond Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony. In 1992, he made his European opera debut with the Royal Opera of Stockholm with a production of Maria Stuarda.
Mr. France has collaborated with many of this country's opera companies. In 1981, he made his professional debut at Washington's Kennedy Center. He served the Houston Grand Opera first as Associate Conductor and later as Resident Conductor over a four-year span. He has conducted performances for the New York City Opera, Seattle Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St.Louis, Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Chautauqua Opera, Minnesota Opera, Cleveland Opera, Opera Carolina, Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Festival of New Jersey, Tulsa Opera, Portland Opera, Kentucky Opera, and Orlando Opera.
Hal France has been involved in numerous community collaborations that include:
BlueBarn Music Festival which presents exceptional talent in the Omaha area in a melting pot of musical styles, visual arts, young talent and fine cuisine,
Habitat for Humanity Omaha's Multi-Faith Music Festival, celebrating Habitat's diverse multi-faith family,
National Hunger Awareness Day Convocation, an annual event with leaders from Omaha's Faith and Social Service Communities and the Omaha Food Bank,
Why Arts, a provider of arts training and entertainment for audiences including seniors, at risk youth and special needs populations,
Omaha Performing Arts 1200 Series Young Artist Nights, showcasing emerging musical talent in a full spectrum of styles,
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Food Pantry, serving Omaha's growing population in need of additional assistance.
Hal France served as the first Executive Director of KANEKO a non-profit organization founded by the artist Jun Kaneko and his wife Ree in Omaha, Nebraska. During a four-year tenure he was integrally involved in every aspect of the organization's creativity based programming and infrastructure. He promoted and helped design an extensive number of community partnerships, the Great Minds Lecture series, performances, exhibitions, workshops and educational outreach programs that brought people into a forum of ideas and collaboration.
Mr. France served as Music Director of the Mobile Opera and Lake George Opera Festival and as Music Director of Opera Omaha before assuming the position of Artistic Director. He has been on the music staffs of the Glyndebourne Festival, Aspen Festival and the Netherlands Opera. He has degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and a fellowship from the Juilliard Opera Center. Recently he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and an Admiralty in the Nebraska Navy from the Governor of the state.
Bradley Smoak, Zuniga
"Singing powerfully with a straight-forward, burnished baritone of considerable beauty" according to OPERA TODAY, American bass Bradley Smoak has rapidly emerged as one of opera's most exciting and sought-after young talents. The 2011/12 season saw him as Zuniga in Carmen with both Opera Charleston and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, along with the King of Hearts in the American Premiere of Chin's Alice in Wonderland. Of his performance as the King, the CHICAGO CLASSICAL REVIEW lauded "the plush, rolling tones with which he echoed [the Queen's] orders." Smoak has become a household name with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, performing in past seasons as Masetto in Don Giovanni, Antonio in Le Nozze di Figaro, 2nd Soldier in Salome, as well as covering such roles as Colline in La Bohème and Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin. His performance in Don Giovanni was cause for critical acclaim, as THE RIVERFRONT TIMES stated, "The best comic turns are pulled off by Bradley Smoak and his effortlessly elegant bass voice as the peasant, Masetto." He returns to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2013 to take the stage as the Pirate King in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance
Past Productions
Mr. Smoak's 2010 return to Wexford Festival Opera in Ireland saw him in double duty, as OPERA NEWS praised his "handsome, beautifully produced bass" as Matouš in Smetana's Hubička, while OPERA TODAY hailed his "warm, focused sound" as Uberto in La Serva Padrona. In 2009, Smoak made his international operatic debut with Wexford Festival Opera, playing Suleyman Pasha in Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles as well as Don Alfonso di Pardo in Donizetti's rarely produced opera Maria Padilla.
The 2009/10 season with Palm Beach Opera also saw many faces of Mr. Smoak, in his performances of Montano in Otello, Masetto in Don Giovanni, Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte, and Zuniga in Bizet's Carmen. Of his performance in Carmen, the PALM BEACH ARTSPAPER extolled, "Outstanding was Bradley Smoak as Zuniga, who has great acting chops and a chocolate-rich bass that was easy on the ear." His 2010/11 season with Sarasota Opera also saw bows in Puccini's La Bohème and Ward's The Crucible.
Principal credits also include Schlèmil/Wolfram in Les Contes d'Hoffmann with Boston Lyric Opera under famed pops conductor Keith Lockhart, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte and The Bonze in Madama Butterflywith Opera North, as well performances with Opera Omaha, Colorado Music Festival, and DuPage Opera, among others. Upcoming engagements for Mr. Smoak include the Mad Hatter/King of Hearts in Chin'sAlice in Wonderland with New York City Opera , as well as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance with both Opera Roanoke and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
Lillian Groag, Director
Lillian's most recent credits include CARMEN at Opera Omaha; a remount of THE WHITE ROSE for the Teatro Stabile di Bolzano, Italy; FIDELO at Louisville Opera; LA TRAVIATA, co-production with Virginia Opera and Des Moines Opera; WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD (world premiere) at Opera San Jose. She participated as a playwright in Ed Iskandar's production of THE MYSTERY PLAYS at The Flea in New York City.
She has directed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Old Globe Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Mark Taper Forum's Taper Too, New York City Opera, Chicago Opera Theatre, Boston Lyric Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Center Stage, The People's Light and Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory, Milwaukee Repertory, Missouri Repertory, Seattle Repertory, Glimmerglass Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, San Jose Repertory, A.C.T. in San Francisco, The Juilliard School of Music, Florentine Opera, Kentucky Opera, Arizona Opera, the Sundance Institute Playwrights' Lab, the Virginia Opera, Opera San Jose and the Company of Angels.
Her work abroad includes Mexico City, Junges Theatre in Bonn, Landesbuhne Sachsen-Anhalt in Eisleben, Shauspielhaus in Wuppertal, Hessisches Landestheater in Marburg, Shauspielhaus in Stuttgart, Teatro Stabile di Bolzano, Italy and Tokyo.
As a playwright her plays THE LADIES OF THE CAMELLIAS, THE WHITE ROSE (AT&T award for New American Plays), THE MAGIC FIRE (Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays), MENOCCHIO and MIDONS have been produced variously by the Old Globe Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, The Guthrie Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Yale Repertory, Denver Center, The Shaw Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Northlight Theatre, the WPA Theatre, Seattle Repertory, the Asolo Theatre, The Wilma Theatre, The People's Light and Theatre Company, and The Shaw Festival. She has done translations and adaptations of Lorca, Feydeau, Musset, Marivaux and Molnar, produced at the Guthrie, the Mark Taper Forum Taper II and Missouri Rep.
She is an Associate Artist of the Old Globe Theatre. THE LADIES OF THE CAMELLIAS, BLOOD WEDDING, THE WHITE ROSE and THE MAGIC FIRE have been published by Dramatists Play Service. She holds Master's and PhD degrees from Northwestern University in Romance Languages and Literature and an Honorary PhD from Lake Forest College.
Adam Cannedy, Morales and Fight Captain*
Hailed for his "sonorous and secure voice" (Opera Today), bass-baritone Adam Cannedy is quickly making his way on opera stages across the country. He has appeared with companies including New York City Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, The Atlanta Opera, Tanglewood Music Center, Central City Opera, Opera North, and Lyric Opera Virginia, and Wexford Festival Opera in Wexford, Ireland. A champion of modern music, Adam has collaborated with and performed for living composers including Carlisle Floyd, William Bolcom, Stephen Paulus, Richard Wargo, Peter Ash, Simon Sargon, Oliver Knussen, Ned Rorem, and Philip Glass. Most recently he performed in the world premiere of Peter Ash's The Golden Ticket with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and again in its European premiere in Wexford, Ireland. Last year, Adam performed Schumann's Dichterliebe as a part of Jon Maran's play Old Wicked Songs at The Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum's concert series at Lake George, New York. In 2011 he completed 2 years as a resident artist at The Opera Institute at Boston University where he performed leading roles including Frank Chambers in Stephen Paulus' The Postman Always Rings Twice, Olin Blitch in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah, Don Alfonso in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Lord Capulet in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette, and Chucho in the staged premiere of William Bolcom's Lucrezia.
Leann Sandel-Pantaleo, Carmen*
During the 2013-2014 season, Ms. Sandel-Pantaleo returns to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and also performs the title role in Carmen with both Opera Omaha and Tulsa Opera.
During the 2012-2013 season, she joined Lyric Opera of Chicago, to cover the Witch in Hänsel und Gretel, and make returns to Teatro alla Scala and the Berlin Staatsoper as Siegrune in Die Walküre, and to North Carolina Opera, as Amneris in Aida.
Other recent performances of note include: Verdi's Requiem at Carnegie Hall; Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with Chautauqua Opera; Carmen with Utah Opera and North Carolina Opera; Judith in Bluebeard's Castle with Fondazione Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi; Ursule in Béatrice et Bénédict with Houston Grand Opera; Carmen with Hawaii Opera Theater and a return to the Metropolitan Opera to reprise Siegrune in Die Walküre.
Maria Lindsey, Frasquita
Soprano Maria Lindsey recently covered the role of Micaëla in Carmen as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and in 2011 was an apprentice with the Santa Fe Opera, covering Sardula in The Last Savage and singing Semele in the SFO Opera Scenes. In 2009 as an apprentice with the Santa Fe Opera, she sang Juliette from Roméo et Juliette in the Opera Scenes. Roles include Gretel in Hansel and Gretel with Opera Omaha, the title role in Susannah, Julie in Carousel, and Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring with the University of Colorado—Boulder Opera. She will be singing Zerlina in Don Giovanni with Opera Colorado in 2013.
Jonathan Burton, Don Jose
American tenor Jonathan Burton has been praised for having "thrilling power and beauty" (Baltimore Sun) and for being "the real find in this production...an engaging all-around singer with a powerful, full-bodied sound." (Opera News) During the 2012-2013 season Mr. Burton can be heard as Cavaradossi in Tosca with Kentucky Opera, Calaf in Turandot with Sarasota Opera and Rodolfo in La bohème with the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman where he "was charming as Rodolfo. His voice was strong and passionate, and as Rodolfo he was smitten and sweet." (Times of Oman) Upcoming seasons include roles with the Castleton Festival and Dayton Opera, among others. Engagements for the tenor during the 2011-2012 season included Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly with Opera on the James and with Shreveport Opera, and Cavaradossi in Tosca with Opera New Jersey and the Utah Festival Opera where The Deseret News reported "Burton's tenor dynamics throughout the production are particularly noteworthy. He sings to be felt. Burton and Hanson could both give lessons on singing with passion and heart and not just to hit the right notes." With Lyric Opera of Virginia he sang Don Jose in Carmen and with the Castleton Festival he portrayed Rodolfo intheir production of La bohème. Recent engagements for this Ohio native include Cavaradossi in Tosca with Annapolis Opera and Opera on the James, Don José in Carmen with Central City Opera and Opera Omaha, Rodolfo in La bohème with Palm Beach Opera, Canio in Pagliacci with Annapolis Opera, and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly with Phoenix Opera. In addition, he has performed numerous supporting roles with Florida Grand Opera, Opera Omaha, and Palm Beach Opera. On the concert stage he has been engaged by the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to sing Rene Clausen's A New Creation, the Lexington Philharmonic for Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Southern Ohio Symphony Orchestra for Handel's Messiah and Mendelssohn's Elijah, and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for Verdi's Requiem. His formative years included engagements with the Southern Ohio Light Opera Company where he performed over twenty leading roles with the company, including Alfred in Die Fledermaus, Camille in The Merry Widow, and Caliph in Kismet. Mr. Burton studied at Westminster Choir College and the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and was a member of Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Program.
Elisabeth Bieber, Mercedes
Mezzo-Soprano, Elisabeth Bieber, has been noted for her "spine-tingling" performances and her "warm, fluid [tone]… even in scale from top to bottom." Holding degrees in both English and Music, Ms. Bieber's love of poetry and story makes her a compelling singing-actor.
Elisabeth Bieber, mezzo-soprano, returned to Opera Omaha for her second Jun Kaneko designed production, after performing the role of Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly in 2011. In 2012, Elisabeth returned to Omaha as the alto soloist in Omaha Symphony's Choral Collaborative Concert of Mendelssohn's Elijah.
Elisabeth's operatic stage experience includes the roles of Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte, Maddalena in Rigoletto, Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Desiree Armfeldt in A Little Night Music and the title roles in The Rape of Lucretia and La Cenerentola. Equally comfortable on the concert stage, she has been seen with the symphonies of Omaha, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, and Orchestra Iowa. Elisabeth has served apprenticeships with Des Moines Metro Opera, Bel Canto at Caramoor, Opera Santa Barbara and Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre. Holding music degrees from Luther College and the University of Iowa, Elisabeth currently lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband and two children.
Past Productions
For the 2008-09 season, Ms. Bieber made her debut with Orchestra Iowa in their first production following the Cedar River flood as alto soloist in Handel's Messiah. She returned to Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre for their HD broadcast production of Madama Butterfly (Kate Pinkerton) and later that spring for Cosi fan tutte (Dorabella). Last summer, she was a Bel Canto Young Artist with Caramoor International Music Festival where she covered the role of Arsace in Rossini's Semiramide.
Ms. Bieber was a first place winner at the 2007 Minnesota District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. In 2006, she was a ational Semi-Finalist for the NATS American Artists competition and an Encouragement Award winner at the Upper Midwest Regional Met Auditions.
Leah Partridge, Micaela
Soprano Leah Partridge has received consistent praise world-wide for her compelling stage presence and intelligent interpretations of opera's most beloved characters. Opera Magazine admired her for her "clarity, accuracy and poise," and the Detroit Free Press hailed her for her "lovely presence and shining voice." Since making her debut in 2003 as Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Ms. Partridge has had a career full of remarkable milestones. Her Metropolitan Opera debut came in 2008 as the First Niece in Peter Grimes followed by a return engagement as La Charmeuse in Thaïs. Both roles were part of the MET's Live in HD broadcasts and were released on DVD (EMI). In 2010, Ms. Partridge performed Marie in La fille du Regiment with The Metropolitan Opera to great acclaim as a last minute replacement, which was captured live on Sirius Satellite Radio. In 2012, the soprano's recording Finding Home, a collection of American songs where she is accompanied by Ricky Ian Gordon and Jake Heggie, was released.During the 2012 - 13 season Ms. Partridge offers a role debut as Musetta in Opera Company of Philadelphia's production of La bohème, and joins the Springfield Symphony in performances of Mozart's Requiem. Upcoming seasons include roles with the Seattle Opera and Washington National Opera, among others.During the 2011- 12 season the soprano portrayed Leila in The Pearl Fishers with both the Pittsburgh Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre, where her "beautiful soprano bounces from pillar to pillar of the Detroit Opera House, making Leila's voice as beautiful as the actress." (The Daily Tribune) European engagements included La Contessa di Folleville in Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims with the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence, and the role of Adina in L'elisir d'amore with the Folies Lyrique in Montpellier, France. During the 2010 - 11 season she made her debut at the Semper Oper in Dresden, Germany as Violetta in La Traviata and returned to Florida Grand Opera to reprise the role of Roxane in David DiChiera's Cyrano, a role she created for the 2007 World Premiere in Detroit. South Florida Classical Review raved of her Roxane that she spent "much of the opera in the vocal ionosphere where she is clearly comfortable, easily spinning out high notes in DiChiera's long, arching melodies." In addition, she traveled to Eisenstadt, Austria where she performed with Mezzo-Soprano Elina Garanca in an outdoor concert with conductor Karel Mark Chichon, and offered a series of recitals of American Songs by Heggie, R.I. Gordan, Larsen, Corigliano, and Michael Tilson Thomas. During the 2009 - 2010 season the soprano was heard as Adina in L'elisir d'amore with Atlanta Opera, returned to The Metropolitan Opera for productions of La fille du regiment, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and Hamlet and made her company debut to great acclaim as Violetta in La Traviata with The Opera Company of Philadelphia.Ms. Partridge opened the 2008–2009 season at Deutsche Oper Berlin singing Gilda in Rigoletto, and joined Washington Concert Opera to sing the title role in Maria Padilla, The Metropolitan Opera as La Charmeuse in Thaïs, Opera North as Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and Florida Grand Opera in the title role of Lakmé prompting Opera News to write that "Partridge's bell song was a little bit of magic: patient and confident, the whole of it was imbued with an air of mystery, intriguing nuance and rubato." In addition, she joined Marcello Giordani in a Superstar Series concert. A highlight of the soprano's 2007 - 2008 season included her debut with The Metropolitan Opera where she sang the First Niece in a new production of Britten's Peter Grimes. In addition she joined Michigan Opera Theatre as Roxane in David DiChiera's Cyrano for its World Premiere production, and Florida Grand Opera as Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare. Concert appearances during the season include Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with the Macon Symphony Orchestra, and a concert in Dresden, Germany. A favorite among South Florida audiences, she has had a long relationship with the Florida Grand Opera performing such diverse roles as Violetta in La Traviata, Gilda in Rigoletto, Amina in La Sonnambula, Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare, the title role in Lakmé, and Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor.The Miami Herald praised her performance of Lucia as "a singular triumph" and the Sun-Sentinel wrote that, "The charismatic singer has undeniable star quality… [her] precise high notes and subtle acting wedded pyrotechnics with dramatic truth in a way few artists can accomplish."Additional operatic highlights include her debut at the Atlanta Opera as Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Leila in Les pêcheurs de perles with Madison Opera, Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail with Michigan Opera Theatre, as well as Contessa di Folleville in I Viaggio a Reims, Leonore in Charles Dibdin's The Padlock and Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail all with Chicago Opera Theatre. Other recent engagements have included Cunégonde in Candide at Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, Lucia at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, and Susanna in concert performances of Le nozze di Figaro with the Atlanta Symphony, conducted by Robert Spano.As a concert soloist, Ms. Partridge has sung Handel's Messiah with the Cleveland Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and Atlanta Symphony. She returned to Atlanta for a performance entitled Bernstein's Broadway, featuring some of Leonard Bernstein's greatest stage music with the Atlanta Symphony under Robert Spano. She also appeared as a guest soloist in Atlanta Opera's spring gala. In addition to an extensive oratorio repertoire, she has been heard in concert performances of arias with orchestras including the North German Philharmonic, South London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gibraltar Philharmonic and Opera Omaha.A native of Georgia, Ms. Partridge earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Mercer University and her Master of Music degree from Indiana University, where she received the prestigious Wilfred C. Bain opera fellowship. She won first place in the vocal competitions of Palm Beach Opera and Opera Birmingham and in 2004 was a National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Competition.
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Omaha native John Orduña recently received the Performer's Certificate in Voice from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Praised for his robust yet flexible baritone voice, Orduña was last seen as a Young Artist with the Glimmerglass Festival where he covered the role of La Rocca in Verdi's Un Giorno di Regno. This winter he was a Studio Artist with Sarasota Opera. Orduña was a regional finalist in the 2012 Metropolitan Opera's National Council Auditions where he represented the Nebraska District. Featured operatic roles include: Figaro Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Mercutio Romeo et Juliette and Marcello La Boheme. Recent concert performances include Britten's War Requiem with the Monterrey Chamber Orchestra, a tour of Bach's Missae Breves with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and Orff's Carmina Burana with the Richmond Symphony. He holds degrees from Indiana University, Florida State University and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Marcelo Guzzo, Escamillo*
Uruguayan Baritone Marcelo Guzzo is been hailed as one of the most outstanding singers of his generation, he has been noticed by critics as "strong and charming" singing with "idealistic pathos in a smooth baritone" (New York Times). His performances have been noted as "honest, heartfelt and rich in tone" (Chicago Tribune).
In 2013 Mr. Guzzo will debut the role of Wolfram in Wagner's "Tannhausser" conducted by Mtro. Gustavo Dudamel; Escamillo in "Carmen" at Omaha Opera; Payador in "Maria de Buenos Aires" by Piazzolla with Opera Hispanica in NYC, and headlines a multi-city concert tour of China. He will perform the lead role of Mussolini in the world premiere opera by Garcia Vigil.
In 2012/11 he performed the title role of Don Giovanni at the Solis Theater, the Count of Almaviva in "Le Nozze di Figaro" and Marcello in "La Boheme" at the Theatre of Bellas Artes in Colombia. Mr. Guzzo joined the National Tour of the Tony Award winning Lincoln Center production of "South Pacific" in the leading role of Emile De Becque.
Guzzo made his first National Broadcast live by WQXR radio where he sang the world premiere of "De Deo" by Prestini with the New York City Opera.
Other important engagements include Sharpless in "Madama Butterfly" with the Dallas Opera; the Count in "Le Nozze di Figaro" at the Theater Solis in Uruguay, Marcello in La Boheme with the Princeton Festival and Fresno Opera.
In 2009, Marcelo Guzzo's career began to rise when he sang Alfio in concert performances of "Cavalleria Rusticana" with Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Villarroel at the San Antonio Opera. This led to him the engagement for the same role opposite Chiara Taigi at the Taormina Festival in Italy after which he traveled to Tel Aviv to sing Germont in La Traviata.
Marcelo Guzzo made his debut at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in the fall of 2004 as a guest artist in the Puccini Foundation.
Mr. Guzzo attended the Mannes College of Music in New York where he sang the title roles of Don Giovanni, Gianni Schicchi and Figaro in "Le Nozze di Figaro". He studied at the Schools of the Arts in the College of Charleston where he sang at the Piccollo Spoletto Festival. He also graduated from the National Lyric Arts School in Uruguay where he was declared the "Best Uruguayan Lyric Voice of 2001" at the Giuseppe Verdi International Singing Competition.
He has performed in numerous concerts and recitals throughout the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Israel and Uruguay.
Drew Duncan, El Remendado
Drew Duncan, originally from Milford, IA, is thrilled to return to Opera Omaha this fall as Le Remendado in Carmen. This last summer he also returned to Ash Lawn Opera performing Mr. Snow in Rodger and Hammerstein's Carousel. Recently Mr. Duncan as been seen at Virginia Opera as Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro, Young Collector in A Streetcar Named Desire, Ivan in Die Fledermaus, the Reporter in Orphée, and A Messenger in Aida and at Opera Omaha as The Witch in Hansel and Gretel. Previously Mr. Duncan has sung with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Des Moines Metro Opera, Sarasota Opera, Castleton Festival, Chicago Opera Theater, Opera Omaha, Ash Lawn Opera, Opera for the Young, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, and in 2010 was a Central Region Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
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Costume Designer: Eduardo V. Sicangco*
Lighting Designer: Bradley King*
Makeup & Hair Design: Elsen & Associates Inc.
Chorus and Children's Chorus Master: J. Gawf
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I'm sure it won't surprise you that I love to travel. I actually love to fly as well, especially if it's sans toddlers — doesn't happen often, so it's a real treat. So I've got a fun surprise to celebrate Mother's Day again. How would you like to get away… for free?
I've got two Southwest Airlines round-trip tickets to give away to a Simple Mom reader! You can use them for anywhere Southwest Airlines flies. Fun, eh? I'd use the tickets this fall to head to either or Boston or Providence so Kyle and I could drive to Martha's Vineyard for our anniversary — it's where we honeymooned.
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In this analysis, researchers reviewed data from 17 studies that included more than 13,000 participants, and looked at how much vitamin D people consumed through diet and supplements and examined whether there is a link between vitamin D blood levels and the risk of colorectal cancer. Blood levels of vitamin D were determined by measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
Results showed:
"Vitamin D deficiency is considered an important risk factor for many types of solid cancers, especially colorectal cancer," commented the study authors. "Among patients with colorectal cancer, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is much higher, approaching 90%, than among other patients. Several studies have demonstrated that vitamin D may decrease the risk of cancer through various mechanisms."
Keep in mind that since the studies reviewed in this report were observational, they do not prove cause and effect. But they suggest an interesting association, which should be explored further through randomized, controlled trials.
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Photo Gallery: Sculptural Lighting
A functional artform for the ceiling.
A gravity-defying way to light up the room.
The Highwire Tandem light fixture was inspired by the silhouette of Phillipe Petit, the French aerialist who famously did a hire-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Calf leather accents lend a cool, urban feel to the polished bronze finish.
A dreamy, frosted glass fixture.
The design duo behind Apparatus Studio are always trying to achieve the "perfect imperfect." Former fashion designer Gabriel Hendifar and one-time PR flack Jeremy Anderson teamed up to create beautiful light fixtures with a strong sense of handmade craftmanship. In their gorgeous Cloud fixture, light from three main bulbs is refracted through a cluster of frosted glass orbs for a softly glowing effect.
A trigonometry-inspired light fixture.
The Triad 15 fixture by Apparatus Studio was inspired by math homework — or at least, by the trigonometric principles featured therein. A repeating pattern of triangles makes up the fixture's framework, while porcelain cones emit a soft, ambient light.
Jason Miller's 10 Globe design for Roll & Hill.
Jason Miller is the Brooklyn designer behind Roll & Hill, a company producing objects that are as much conceptual art as contemporary design (it's no surprise that his work is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design). Miller's Modo 10-globe chandelier was inspired by off-the-shelf parts found at inexpensive lighting stores, and the spoke-and-hub system allows for dozens of configurations.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
A space-age shape in warm brass.
Lighting designer Samuel Lambert, a former video editor, learned the ropes by restoring vintage lamps. His Montreal-based firm, Lambert & Fils hearkens back to mid-century designs, and a handmade aesthetic. The brass Atomium chandelier has the lab-like appeal of a science model, and the height can customized on order.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
A mobile-style pendant from David Weeks Studio.
Resembling the grace of an Alexander Calder sculpture, the Tri Boi from David Weeks Studio in New York features a chrome-plated frame with three arms on each tier. This design can be customized to suit the dimensions of a space, and the black orb shades are dramatically angled.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
Lindsey Adelman's articulated, modular fixture.
The modular Agnes chandelier from Roll & Hill can be assembled in configurations ranging from a modest, 6-light chandelier to a large 20-light chandelier. "Agnes, in its ideal state, would be a very large fixture. You could fill up a whole ceiling," says designer Lindsey Adelman. Articulated joints allow for the bulbs to be rotated to irregular angles, or arranged vertically in a more formal configuration.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
An organic fixture that sparkles like jewelry.
Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler, the brothers-in-law behind the Montreal duo of Gabriel Scott, call on their backgrounds in architecture and jewelry design. Their handcrafted, suspended-light fixtures were inspired by the glamorous forms of Lanvin's jewelry collection. The Welles Central is a modular and customizable light, consisting of a series of brass, copper, or nickel geometric shapes which come together to create an organic and sculptural form.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
A gemlike fixture from Bec Brittain.
Designed for Roll & Hill by Bec Brittain, the Maxhedron is a study in material transformation through light and reflection. When off, the facetted, partly-translucent Maxhedron reflects and blends with its environment. Once turned on, the dazzling inner constellation of bulbs projects bands of light onto nearby surfaces.
See this gallery for more examples of striking sculptural lighting.
Jonathan Adler's bamboo-inspired fixture.
The Meurice Rectangular Chandelier by Jonathan Adler typifies the designer's twist on playful '70s style. The brass rods have Palm Beach-inspired bamboo detailing, and the festive globes impart a champage-like party sparkle. The elongated shape is well suited for a rectangular dining table.
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Back-Half Install On A Toyota Tacoma - Project Resurrection: Part 1
Part 1: A New Back-Half The Bio Way
Many of us have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with shoddy work in the past. Whether it's because we had little funds, little knowledge, or we just didn't know any better, most of us have been taken for a ride by a "shop" or even a "friend" trying to build our rides.
But with a little research and patience, knowing who to call the first time around might seem fairly expensive at first, but in the long run it will probably save you time AND money! Max Fish, owner of Bio Kustumz and one of our highly knowledgeable tech editors gave us a call about a Tacoma that he had in the works. The project was quickly dubbed "Resurrection" as it had went through a couple rounds of sub-par work before it was brought to Bio to be resuscitated back to life. The Tacoma showed up to Bio on "three casters, frame missing from the cab back, and hacked hydros up front," so let's just say that Max and Steve had their work cut out for them to bring this Tacoma back to life and get it back on the road in a much safer and way cooler condition than before. The build took several months, so we have a few parts to cover here in the mag, and with this story we will start with the killer Bio Kustomz back-half. Follow along as Bio fixes the unfixable and stay tuned for a few follow-up stories on Project Resurrection. For more information, contact the company listed in the source box.
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Center Angelo Chol never averaged more than 2.8 points or 12.1 minutes per game in two seasons at Arizona, so it may seem as though his transfer to San Diego State is no big deal.
It kind of is, though.
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Aztecs are getting a quality big man who was almost always solid while playing for the Wildcats but never quite as good as those around him, particularly after the program lured in three McDonald's All-America big men in the 2012 recruiting class.
When coach Sean Miller and his staff landed Aaron Gordon for 2013, Chol decided the crowd was too large even with Grant Jerrett entering the draft and announced his decision to leave. He quickly decided to return to the city where he played high school basketball at Hoover High. He moved to the San Diego from Sudan when he was six years old, a refugee from wars in his home country.
Chol is a strong, physical player who can hold his position in the post and score when singled up on a defender, but he lacks the fluidity and skill necessary to defeat a double-team. He does not have an outstanding face-up game. He is a solid rebounder who produced eight when he played 24 minutes against Stanford and four in 20 minutes against Colorado this season.
"Angelo had a lot of success here," Ollie Goulston, his high school coach, told the Union-Tribune. "He wants to get back to that foundation of success. Why look elsewhere if everything he's looking for is right here?"
"The opportunity to get better and come home was too good to pass up."
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Red Sox to honor University of Connecticut men's and women's basketball teams
BOSTON, MA - The Red Sox today announced that they will honor the University of Connecticut's men's and women's basketball teams for their NCAA Championship wins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, at Fenway Park. This year marks the fourth and ninth national title for the men's and women's teams, respectively.
The Huskies will throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Tuesday's 7:10 p.m. game that opens a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Senior guard Shabazz Napier will throw for the men's team, and junior forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis will throw for the women's team. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy will also be in attendance and participate in the ceremony.
The Red Sox will also celebrate Earth Day during Tuesday's ceremonies, presented by National Grid. U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and President of National Grid Massachusetts Marcy Reed will be present for those ceremonies.


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TERRIFIED tenants have labelled Brooke House a "disaster waiting to happen" after fire crews were called to the Basildon tower block.
A total of 24 firefighters were needed at the Grade II listed town centre building after a resident apparently threw a lit cigarette down a bin chute and sparked a blaze, at about 11pm on Wednesday.
Residents said the block filled with plumes of toxic smoke, while the building's fire alarm system failed to go off.
They claim it was the block's security staff – employed after pressure from residents – who had to call the fire service. The fire was out by 11.30pm.
Natasha Griggs, 34, who has a five-year-old son, on the tenth floor, said: "This block is just a disaster waiting to happen.
"Residents were choking on the smoke and it's not easy to escape from a building like this.
"My son has gone to school terrified today, because he feared he was going to die.
"It's bad enough having to witness the violence and parties, let alone living in fear that someone is going to start a fire, too. I really don't know what to do anymore."
Residents claim the fire was started deliberately, but Essex Fire Service was unable to confirm the cause of the blaze.
Four engines were dispatched as a precaution, because it is a high rise building.
Families believe the incident again shows the block is unsuitable for children.
A group of councillors and officers who reviewed the tower concluded it was unsuitable for children.
But they have warned them moving families out will not happen overnight due to the length of the council's housing list, but parents claim this shows moving them out should be a priority.
Lesley Bailey, 47, who has an eight-year-old child, said: "I live on the 11th floor and the smoke was phenomenal – it was choking, toxic, smoke.
"Wednesday night was a reminder there are idiots living in here putting other residents' lives at risk.


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Hampton & Richmond Borough chairman Steve MacPherson is hoping to complete deals for two more new faces to complete the Beavers' squad for the forthcoming Ryman Premier League campaign.
Joint managers Paul Barry and Darren Powell have completed a raft of signings in the last seven days, which has seen the return of cultured defender Max Hustwick to Station Road.
Ex-Brentford midfielder Karle Carder confirmed a new deal this week, while midfielder pair Michael Bryan and Jesse Kewley-Graham have arrived from Hendon and Wycombe Wanderers respectively.
The news tempers the departures of Tom Hickey and Joe Turner to Conference Sout- bound Wealdstone.
MacPherson has been delighted with the business already completed prior to the squads return to pre-season training.
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This Regional Explorer trip takes in the unique sights of five cities in northern Europe and Russia.
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From the Little Mermaid to the not so little Peter the Great - explore Northern Europe's myths and legends, imperial landmarks and picturesque countryside. Travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm across the Øresund to the meadows of Smáland, shop in the market squares of Helsinki and marvel at the lavish testaments to Russian Imperialism in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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City tour in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Moscow
Orientation of Novgorod
View The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
Visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Stockholm's City Hall, the town of Tver, Kremlin Fort Novgorod and the Kremlin in Moscow
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Capitals of the North
Day 1Arrive Copenhagen (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Copenhagen (2 Nights)
Welcome to Copenhagen. Unwind after check-in or spend time exploring Scandinavia's liveliest city. Tonight meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an evening orientation drive and Welcome Reception.
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Day 2Copenhagen Sightseeing Day 2 - Copenhagen Sightseeing
Admire the Little Mermaid, Renaissance Stock Exchange, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. You are free this afternoon to shop for souvenirs, relax or take an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera.
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North Zealand Riviera And Castle Tour
Enjoy the quaint scenery of the Danish Riviera's conservation heritage route, as you pass through ancient fishing villages and modern marinas. We'll also view Fredensborg Palace, summer residence of the Royal family, before continuing to the magnificent 17th century Frederiksborg Castle, where you'll see the State Apartments and the Coronation Chapel.
Adult Price: €51.00
Danish Traditions And Canal Cruise
This evening we'll visit the fairy-tale village of Dragor, with its thatched cottages and pretty working harbour. You'll wander by tiny houses, learn a little of the history and enjoy a taste of traditional Danish specialties. Then, enjoy an hour-long cruise along the canals and experience stunning views of the city from the harbour.
Adult Price: €56.00
Day 3Copenhagen – Stockholm Day 3 - Copenhagen – Stockholm
Travel north-east across the Øresund to the forests and meadows of Småland. Continue past Lake Vättern and enjoy spectacular views of Brahehus Castle en route to the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Dine tonight at your hotel.
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Day 4Stockholm Sightseeing – At Sea Day 4 - Stockholm Sightseeing – At Sea
Explore City Hall and view the Royal Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Spend free time afterwards shopping or exploring the Old Town. Why not join an excursion to the Vasa Museum showcasing the 17th century warship reclaimed from the seabed after 300 years. Later, board your ship for an overnight mini-cruise to Finland.
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Stockholm Grand Tour
Explore with us on a visit to see the Vasa, the 17th century Galleon recovered from the sea bed after more than 300 years and now displayed in an award-winning museum. You'll also take a walking tour through the Gamla Stan with your Local Specialist, who'll reveal the old heart of Stockholm with its cobbled streets and fascinating shops.
Adult Price: €42.00
Swedish Ice Bar And Panoramic Tower
Savour a drink in a glass made of ice in the minus temperatures of the Ice-Bar, made completely from the frozen waters of Sweden's River Torne. You'll also discover the very best views over the city and its archipelago, with a visit to the viewing platform of the Kaknas Tower, Sweden's highest building.
Adult Price: €43.00
Day 5At Sea – Helsinki Day 5 - At Sea – Helsinki
After an early arrival in Helsinki, your Local Specialist shows you the city's sights including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares. This evening is free to enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant of your choice.
Scandic Grand Marina
Scandic Grand Marina
Optional Experiences
Traditional Helsinki Dinner
Helsinki's restaurants are featured in every Good Food Guide to the Baltic. Tonight you'll have seats reserved at a friendly local restaurant, to enjoy delicious cuisine and the specialities of the house in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €59.00
Hvittrask's Architectural Wonders
Join us on a drive through Finland's countryside towards Hvittrask. Home to Finland's most famous architects, you'll see the unique architecture combining natural stone and timber, one of the most accomplished examples of Finnish design which harmonises with the environment.
Adult Price: €34.00
Day 6Helsinki – St. Petersburg (3 Nights) Day 6 - Helsinki – St. Petersburg (3 Nights)
Today we leave Finland to begin our exploration of Russia. We'll travel along the Gulf of Finland and through the forests of Karelia before reaching St. Petersburg, our home for the next three nights. Marvel at the city's canals and colourful buildings en route to your hotel, where you will dine tonight.
Park Inn Nevsky
Park Inn Nevsky
Optional Experiences
Venice Of The North Cruise And Champagne
Soak up the atmosphere, romance and lights of this former imperial capital, known as the "Venice of the North". Board a private boat to cruise through the canals and along the River Neva. You'll sip champagne as your Local Specialist provides commentary about the city that has inspired artists for generations.
Adult Price: €44.00
Day 7St. Petersburg Sightseeing Day 7 - St. Petersburg Sightseeing
Your Local Specialist shows you the city's sights including the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and visit The Hermitage Museum to see one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections.
Optional Experiences
Evening At The Ballet
There may be an opportunity to attend a ballet performance in the historic atmosphere of a Tsarist era theatre. Subject to availability of tickets and performance. Price will vary, depending on the venue and the Ballet Company.
Adult Price: €81.00
Imperial Summer Residences. Pushkin And Petrodvorets
On this full-day tour, your Local Specialist will take you to the villages of Pushkin and Petrodvorets, where you will visit Catherine's Palace and Peterhof Gardens, respectively. Recently restored, Catherine's Palace is most famous for the fabled and wholly unique Amber Room. Located on the Baltic, Peterhof Gardens are modeled after those at Versailles. Following a guided tour, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll as you marvel at the gilded fountains.
Adult Price: €84.00
Rasputin And The Romanovs
This two-part tour pays tribute to Russia's noble and royal families and provides an explanation for the collapse of the monarchy. You'll see the opulent interior of Yusupov Palace, one of the grandest noble residences in the country, and learn about the plot to murder the mystic Rasputin. Then, visit the tombs of Tsar Nicholas II and his family at Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
Adult Price: €49.00
Russian Folklore Evening
A chance to attend one of the best Russian folklore programs in St. Petersburg. You'll enjoy a high-energy performance featuring Cossack dances, songs, instruments and costumes from around Russia. During intermission, sample local champagne and vodka. An unforgettable experience!
Adult Price: €48.00
Day 8St. Petersburg Day 8 - St. Petersburg
A full day to explore the city or join an Optional Experience to visit the fabulous gardens and spectacular fountains of Peter the Great's summer residence at Petrodvorets.
Day 9St. Petersburg – Novgorod Day 9 - St. Petersburg – Novgorod
Enjoy free time this morning to explore St. Petersburg and to shop for gifts. Later, cross the vast Russian plains and view the Kremlin Fort and grounds, the Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest dining experience this evening.
Park Inn Veilky
Park Inn Veilky
Optional Experiences
Imperial Splendours And Architectural Gems
Your Local Specialist will offer a guided tour of the interiors of two iconic churches. The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, built to commemorate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, has one of the country's most intricate displays of mosaic icons. Additionally, St Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th-largest cathedral in the world. Designed by a French architect, its immense interior is comprised of malachite and other precious materials.
Adult Price: €44.00
Day 10Novgorod – Tver – Klin – Moscow (3 Nights) Day 10 - Novgorod – Tver – Klin – Moscow (3 Nights)
A scenic drive through picturesque villages brings you to the Tver region for an included Regional Meal lunch. Then continue via Klin - former home of Tchaikovsky - to the Russian capital, Moscow.
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Optional Experiences
Metro And Red Square By Night
Often cited as the most beautiful subway system in the world, Moscow's grandiose Metro stations are decorated with mosaics, stained glass and bronze statues. They're also one of the few remaining places featuring Communist iconography. We'll finish our guided visit with a walk through Red Square, where the evening illuminations should provide enviable photo opportunities.
Adult Price: €30.00
Day 11Moscow Sightseeing Day 11 - Moscow Sightseeing
See Moscow's landmarks on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist including views of Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kremlin, a walled-in complex of Palaces, Cathedrals and government offices.
Day 12Moscow Day 12 - Moscow
A full day to explore this fascinating city. Spend free time seeing the sights or consider an Optional Experience to St. Sergius Monastery and handicraft market in Zagorsk, the centre of Russian art and architecture. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a special Farewell Dinner.
Optional Experiences
Russian Panorama Experience
Learn more about Russia's military and contemporary history on this guided tour, led by your Local Specialist. We'll visit the Borodino Panorama, home to a large-scale, multi-sensory diorama. This moving work of art depicts the most decisive moment of the Battle of Borodino, which took place between Russia and Napoleon's Grand Army in 1812. We'll also walk through Novodevichy Memorial Park, the final resting place of Checkhov and Boris Yeltsin.
Adult Price: €43.00
Treasures Of The Tsars
You'll have a opportunity to skip the queues and take a guided tour of the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars - one of the most important museums in Russia due to its unique collection. You'll see priceless Faberge eggs and Catherine the Great's diamonds and many gowns. You'll also discover the Imperial carriages, which are studded with precious stones and gold; coronation thrones; and other one-of-a-kind items from the Romanov Dynasty.
Adult Price: €49.00
Sergiyev Posad - The Real Russia
68 km from Moscow, Sergiyev Posad (known as Zagorsk in the Soviet era) is the centre of the Orthodox faith and Russia's most important pilgrimage site. You'll visit recently-renovated Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery, unique in the fact that it still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. You'll also have time to browse the markets, where you might like to buy locally-crafted lacquer boxes or Matryoshka dolls.
Adult Price: €50.00
Day 13Depart Moscow Day 13 - Depart Moscow
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers this morning as your holiday comes to an end after breakfast. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
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Visit Irina and her family in the wooden town of Vitoslavitskly - reminiscent of 'Fiddler on the Roof' - where you will see how traditional pancakes are made and learn about the art of traditional Russian liqueurs
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Corn futures ended mixed on Thursday. Old-crop was higher on basis strength and strong export sales. Exports were a whopping 137 million bushels, the highest weekly total since 1991. The large sales figure was widely anticipated, though, based on last week's daily sales announcements to China. New-crop prices were lower again Thursday on the favorable start to 2012 season. While planting has slowed this week due to wet conditions, the forecast for next week looks more favorable. July corn settled 3 cents higher at $6.14 ½. The December contract was 1 ½ cents lower at $5.29 ½.
Soybean futures settled lower on Thursday. Selling was attributed to bearish technical market signals accompanied by lower prices in other global commodities. On the technical side, July soybean futures traded to new highs on Wednesday, but then broke down at the close. This led to short-term selling pressure today. A stronger dollar and lower crude oil and gold prices also weighed on the market. USDA did report strong weekly export sales of 1.7 million tonnes and more overnight sales to China, a moderating bullish factor for new crop. July futures dropped 11 1/2 cents to close at $14.73 1/2 and November slipped 1/2 cent to close at $13.67 3/4.
Wheat futures traded mixed on Thursday. Wheat and corn prices rebounded after strong declines on Wednesday. Results from day two of the winter wheat tour indicate that Kansas wheat fields are in good shape, with adequate moisture and low disease occurrence. These factors coupled with favorable weather should boost wheat yields and place downward pressure on wheat prices. CBOT July was 1 cents higher at $6.15 1/2; KCBT July was 2 1/2 cents higher at $6.33; MGE July was 5 1/2 cents lower at $7.45 1/2.
Cattle futures closed higher on Thursday. Cattle futures recovered strongly, reaching the 3 dollar daily price limit during trading. US beef export sales are up 9% at 16,800 metric tons from the previous week, which indicates that the recent discovery of BSE had no effect on beef exports. Beef prices are encouraged as importers display confidence in US beef purchases despite an incident of BSE in California. Cash markets have been quiet, but look for sellers to hold firm following Thursday's strength in futures. June cattle futures settled $3.00 higher at $115.875. August was $2.77 cents higher at $118.55.
Lean hog futures closed higher on Thursday. Hog prices rebounded following the big declines on Wednesday with the gains triggered by a modest increase in pork prices and short-covering. The market also benefitted from big gains in the cattle market. The June contract was up nearly $1.50 shortly before the close, but ended with a 62 cent gain at $84.93. July was 90 cents higher at $86.20.


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On March 6, 1836, Mexican General Santa Anna attacked the Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas, and fought American defenders during a 13 day siege. Against overwhelming odds, the Americans lost the battle but bought American General Sam Houston time to assemble a larger army that subsequently won the war.
In similar fashion, the recent loss of the battle of the fiscal cliff allows the U.S. House of Representatives to develop a plan to win the war against our fiscally irresponsible president and other members of Congress. The House has the time to develop and establish a strategy to restore fiscal responsibility that reduces the debt and deficit spending. The hostages have been saved, at least for the time being.
The House, especially, must impose rules of order so any bill is not voted upon until it goes through the process of review, study and debate. House members must have the courage to say "no."
The president and the Democrats' leadership have to be made aware of this and maybe this will break their strategy of waiting until the last moment to force a vote on unread legislation.
The battle of the Alamo was lost but allowed us to win the war against Mexico. The battle of the fiscal cliff could serve the same purpose and buy time that allows responsible congressional representatives from both parties -- those who represent the people, not their party -- to develop a balanced budget and reverse the irresponsible spending and last-minute legislation. Remember the Alamo.


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ROCK TONIC Launches 2/18 at the Cutting Room
The Show Goes On Productions (TSGO) will present a new series celebrating theatrical rock, in concert, launching February 18th, 2013 at 7:00pm EST. The ROCK TONIC series will be held at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd Street, at Park Avenue. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15 and available at www.showgoesonproductions.com.
TSGO has helped develop a new genre in entertainment: the theatrical concert. The company blends together the music and concepts of rock/pop bands with the multimedia, storytelling, and stage elements of theater. Even though no participation is required, The ROCK TONIC series is designed to get audiences on their feet and dancing. With multiple projects in the works, it aims to be a launch pad for the work of both music die-hards and theater loyalists. TSGO has become a pioneer for this new genre, committed to presenting the best of it in this monthly series.
The line-up for the Feb. 18th launch will be headlined by ASTRO CLUB BLONDE. Opening acts will be rock musician STEVE SCHLATMANN and the theatrical rock band THE ICKY HOUSE CLUB.
Musician STEVE SCHLATMANN is a guitarist, drummer, pianist, composer, and producer, having played and toured with SNEAK ATTACK ORCHESTRA, TRUE VENGEANCES with legendary drummer Dino Castano, and MY BLACK HALO with bassist Basil Morales. Leigh Ellen Caudill is guest vocalist.
THE ICKY HOUSE CLUB began as an acoustic trio consisting of two singer/actors, Paula Galloway and Carlos Rafael Fernandez, and award-winning singer/songwriter/playwright, Mickey Zetts. With the additions of bass and drums, however, the IHC has developed into a full on theatrical rock band who tell their stories with songs full of whip smart humor and beautiful tri-part harmony vocals. The IHC are an eclectic blend of rock and show.
ASTRO CLUB BLONDE, an Electro Pop group coined as the "The Militants of Pop," brings the lush soundscapes and pop intensity of the major label to DIY. Stinging synths, hypnotic beats and infectious melodic hooks tell the story of youth: rebellious, idealistic, and in love. A futuristic satire of the commercial artist, Astro Club Blonde demands you, unilaterally, to have fun and dance! They don't take no for an answer.


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Austin, Texas -- Online coupon site RetailMeNot.com reported Thursday that men outspend women by more than $120 on Valentine's Day gift giving.
According to the just-released results of the Valentine edition of RetailMeNot.com's Shoppers Trend Report, the average person in a relationship plans to spend $226 for Valentine's Day this year; the break-out is dominated by men, however, as they plan to spend $287 versus women at $164.
Conducted by The Omnibus Co., the survey results came as no surprise. "Similar to last year, men and women just can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to equity in how much they will spend on their significant other for Valentine's Day," said Trae Bodge, senior editor for RetailMeNot's blog.
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If Yasiel Puig thought about it long enough, he might remember the last time he hit a home run to win a baseball game.
Perhaps one day back in his native Cuba he got a hold of a fastball and deposited it over the fence, then danced around the bases with that unmistakable, excitable bounce while his teammates waited at home plate to celebrate with him.
If so he was probably just a kid, the memory now faded like so many photographs in a scrapbook tucked away in the corner of a closet.
Certainly he hasn't done it since fleeing Cuba and landing in the hearts of Los Angeles, a 22-year-old man-child who's injected life into the once-listless Dodgers while capturing the imagination of baseball fans across the country.
All of which makes what happened Sunday when he abruptly ended the Dodgers' pitching duel against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium with a mammoth 11th-inning home run into the left field pavilion so remarkable.
See how the digital world reacted to Puig's home run
Amid the excitement of his first big-league walk-off home run to send the Dodgers to a 1-0 win -- their 26th over their last 32 games -- Puig had enough clarity to handle the moment with intelligence.
As the obvious thoughts ran through his head -- "That my team won and we got further space from Arizona in the standings," he remembers -- he managed to inject some common sense.
So, as he approached his 25 or so elated Dodgers teammates waiting for him at home plate, Puig did something extraordinary.
He slid into home.
He didn't jump. He didn't run through it. He didn't rip off his helmet and toss it in the air.
He just broke into a slide as if trying to beat a throw into second base.
Why, you ask?
Turns out in all the excitement of hitting the dramatic home run and of saving the Dodgers from their Los Angeles team-record 20 strikeouts -- three of which were his -- and outlasting a formidable Reds' team on a day when the bats were nearly silent, Puig had the wherewithal to remember what happened to a former teammate of his in Cuba who once hit a walk-off home run.
He leaped high into the air upon reaching home plate only to return back to earth awkwardly.
"And hurt his ankle," Puig explained.
Puig wasn't about to let something like that happen.
"So I decided to slide," he said.
Just when you think you've seen -- or heard -- it all with the Dodgers' young sensation, he does something even more astonishing.
On Sunday, that was pocketing the frustration of three previous strikeouts to orbit a Curtis Partch off-speed pitch deep over the left-field fence.
In the process, astonishing Dodgers manager Don Mattingly -- who was skeptical Puig would match up well against Partch's nasty slider.
"That guy's slider, I thought, he doesn't have a very good chance here," Mattingly said. "And all of a sudden "?"
On the Dodgers bench, his teammates had a bit more faith.
"We probably call (a home run) every time he comes up, but there were a number of us that said 'he's going deep here,' Dodgers starting pitcher Chris Capuano said. "And he came through."
In doing so the Dodgers won their third consecutive game and improved to 9-1 since the All-Star break to leap ahead of second-place Arizona by 2 1/2 games.
Their 26-6 record since June 22 matches their best 32-game stretch since moving to Los Angeles, equaling the 1977 Dodgers who went on to win the National League West.
The shutout -- buoyed by Capuano's 6 2/3 strong innings and the scoreless relief work of Ronald Belisario, Paco Rodriguez, Kenley Jansen and Brandon League -- was the 11th this year for the Dodgers, who have won their last seven one-run games.
League, continuing a stunning turnaround since losing his closer's job, won for the third time this week by tossing two effective innings. His re-emergence has helped solidify the Dodgers' once shaky bullpen, and for the moment turned a potential weakness into a strength.
"His stuff looks great right now, it has the last few outings," Capuano said of League. "He's just such a great teammate and a great guy and it's nice to see him get some success."
And then there was Puig, whose frustration obviously mounted with each strikeout. His third resulting in a long, hard look at home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski.
Only to confidently strut back into the batter's box in the 11th and end the long afternoon with his 10th home run of the season.
"You put your at-bats behind you, every single time," Puig said. "What's in the past is in the past and you give it your best each time you come up."
Culminating, of course, with his slide into home plate.
"Each player does what he can when he gets to the plate," Puig said, grinning. "Some people jump, some people slide, some people run."
Puig, it turns out, slides.
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Still waiting for lonesome road to be released on ps3 in the uk. Xbox was available yesterday
seriously, does anyone know when this is going to be released in the UK???
im currently waiting like a moron in englan for it to come on the psn network here
can anyone shed some light on this please?
Still not out in the UK 🙁 anyone know what time the PS store gets updated today?
also waiting for the DLC to release, wonder if there are any news about when i will.
Now i cant connect 2 the ps network hope its something to do with updating the store
Just rang up playstation there network is now down its PS who haven't updated the store its there fault its not out there crap i don't know y they don't automatically update on a Tuesday at like 2am its only a click of a button to set that up.. SORT IT!!
How long will it be down for? if playstation keep on messing us uk ps users around im gunna convert to xbox
I have now downloaded it PS3 UK PSN still seems dodgey tho i have no friends in my friends list :-\
Played it and am loving the large quantity of weapons.
Great dlc bit glitchy got LOADS of wkd gear good end and Ulysses was awesome cant wait till the gun runners package now 🙂
Just a couple of things. Why does the DLC trailer says it's unavailable in my region (Hungary)? Why is the DLC itself uploaded to Steam as a video, making it impossible to buy? Why does it seem like Obsidian/Bethesda, or whoever is responsible for uploading these stuff to Steam doesn't give a shit? Will it ever be available on Steam? Do something about it, if you would.
Not in your region only. This is kind of a rule – in the whole F:NV page is reported to be not available for your region (Russia in my case), then you can be sure that the new DLC is out. Repeated with HH, OWB… now TLR. Week or tho later the page will be available again, with the DLC in place, as if nothing had happened.
Seems that Steam is doing their best to redirect the possible customers to pirate-style resources. Insert smile here.
This expansion looks pretty awesome when it hard freezes. I get a really good look at all the textures as I wait to see if I have to restart my ps3 again. Really like the weapons too; the Red Glare looks amazing in slow motion as it brings the game to a crawl as I unholster it. Par for the course, as Fallout 3 and New Vegas both crash/lag so often that I'm thinking of training my cat to hit the power button on command.
Hey theres some new guns on the fallout wiki on the gun runners page but i havent seen a new update on here dont belive it untill its on here 😉
Epic fail on the post above lol just seen tickets to the gun show.
@Arcade-my fallout new vegas froze everytime i used vats, but my fallout 3 never had a single problem, so no hatin on fallout 3. It is of course, perfectly fine to hate on fallout new vegas, BUT NOT ON FALLOUT 3 DAMMIT!
It's not available on Steam in my region… (I live in Hungary)
T_T as well as Gunrunners' Arsenal and Courier's stash