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Review: Woman-powered camaraderie elevates Ten Thousand Things’ “Emilia”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Who was that woman?British literature scholars asked that question for years about “the dark lady of the sonnets,” the mysterious inspiration for some of William Shakespeare’s most descriptive and passionate poetry. The current consensus is that it was Emilia Bassano, the daughter of a musician in England’s royal court.But who was Emilia Bassano? Seeking a more complete answer to that question, the historically inclined London-based theater company, Shakespeare’s Globe, commissioned playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm to create a play about a woman who was not only the object of the Bard’s fascination but also a published poet, a mistress, a mother and a mentor.Malcolm’s play, “Emilia,” was such a hit at the Globe that it ended up in London’s West End and won a few Olivier Awards (the English equivalent of a Tony). Now its Twin Cities premiere is closing the season for Ten Thousand Things Theater, a company known for weaving theatrical magic with simple stagings.For many reasons, local ...

Photos: A colorful Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

A dancer with the West Side based Los Alegres Bailadores “The Merry Dancer” Mexican folk dance group smiles as she performs during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Dancers with the West Side based Los Alegres Bailadores “The Merry Dancer” Mexican folk dance group performs during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)A 1983 Cadillac Coupedeville with hydraulic lifts shows off at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Antonio Lopez with the Taco Taxi taco stand hands over a plate of tacos to a guest during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Ivan Rojas, 9, from St. Paul waves a Mexican flag during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul’s West Side ...

After two years of wrist injuries, Alex Kirilloff returns to Twins in ‘really good spot’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

CLEVELAND — The Twins haven’t had much of an opportunity to see the hitter that healthy Alex Kirilloff could be at the major league level.It was just weeks into his major league career when he injured his wrist on a slide, disrupting the course of his early career. It’s been more than two years since then, and Kirilloff has had two surgeries to address the problem in his wrist.When he returned this weekend to the major league team, he said he felt like his wrist was in a “really good spot,” similar to where it was before he got injured in the first place. If that’s the case, and the wrist is no longer affecting him at the plate, sapping him of his power, the Twins may finally see the player who was once one of their top prospects.“I’m very happy to see him here, and I’m pumped that he’s healthy. But the last thing I want to do is put any sort of massive expectation on him or make this anything more than what it is,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He’s in a good place, he’s work...

Ezequiel Tovar, Austin Gomber lead Rockies to 5-2 win over Mets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

The Rockies are rolling. That’s not a typo.Behind an excellent start by Austin Gomber and big swings from Ezequiel Tovar and Elias Diaz, the Rockies walked out of Citi Field on Saturday evening with a 5-2 victory over the Mets.It was Colorado’s fifth victory in its last six games, and now, with a 13-21 record, it might have permanently escaped the National League’s basement. That dark place is currently occupied by the hapless Cardinals, who lost their eighth consecutive game Saturday as their record slid to 10-24.Tovar, the 21-year-old rookie shortstop, continues to show what all of the fuss was about when he was a top prospect. He hit a two-run homer to left in the sixth to extend Colorado’s lead to 5-2. He also singled in the first and scorched an opposite-field double in the eighth and his average, once hovering below the Mendoza Line, has climbed to .236.“I’m feeling good and feeling more comfortable every day,” Tovar told AT&T Spor...

LeBron James' son Bronny commits to play basketball at USC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

LeBron James' oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall.Bronny James abruptly announced his much-anticipated decision on social media Saturday, about two hours before his father's Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.The 18-year-old James was a McDonald's All-American just like his father, but he was among the few uncommitted elite high school basketball prospects heading toward the summer. The namesake son of the top scorer in NBA history played at Sierra Canyon School, which is known for educating scions of the sports and entertainment industries in Chatsworth, an outer suburban neighborhood of Los Angeles.James announced his decision by writing the Trojans’ school slogan, “Fight On,” below a photo of himself wearing his high school uniform in the Trojans’ locker room at the Galen Center.James and his Sierra Canyon team played at the arena last January, beating...

Photos: King Charles III crowned during coronation in London

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A horse-drawn golden carriage. The sound of choristers and trumpeters filling Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of Coldstream Guards throwing their bearskin hats into the air and shouting “hip, hip hooray!” Pop stars, young and old. Not one, but several crowns. And of course, persistent rain.The very British coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla went ahead Saturday seemingly without a hitch.Around 2,000 guests attended the service and many thousands more well-wishers lined the route from the abbey to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the occasion. Some had camped for days in the volatile spring weather to secure a spot along the Mall that would guarantee a view of Charles and Camilla riding in the fairy-tale coach, wearing their crowns.The largest British military procession in 70 years accompanied them back to the palace. Shortly thereafter, Charles and Camilla appeared on the balcony with other senior members of the royal family to wave to the adoring c...

Despite new contract offer, Oakland teachers’ strike likely to continue Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

OAKLAND — The ongoing teachers strike that has brought the education of roughly 34,000 students at Oakland schools to a halt will likely continue Monday, with union officials calling the district’s latest contract offer confusing and “full of errors.”And although the district has now extended two consecutive offers for a new labor contract without receiving a real counterproposal, the faculty union — whose teachers have been on strike since Thursday — says it isn’t impressed.The strike will not end, union officials said Saturday, at least until the school board allows district leaders to bargain openly over “common good” proposals intended to provide racial and environmental justice to students.“The sticking point for us, the whole time, has had less to do with a potential tentative agreement” for salary raises, said Vilma Serrano, the union’s bargaining chair. “It has everything to do with the (district&#...

NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors-Lakers series shifts to LA for Game 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, at 5:30 p.m. TV: ABC. Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3.5. OVER/UNDER: 228.5. (Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Tied 1-1. SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season. PRIOR PLAYOFF HISTORY: Lakers have won 6-of-7 postseason series, including the last one in 1991.The intra-California NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers has shifted down from NorCal to SoCal for a potentially star-studded Game 3 on Saturday.The slightly earlier start, on a weekend afternoon, could lead to quite the celebrity presence in the crowd in Los Angeles. But as fun as sight-seeing will be, the action on the court will be even more intriguing.Will the Warriors stick with their lineup tweak that worked so well in Game ...

Woman arrested for domestic violence killing in Dublin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman was taken in to custody in connection with a homicide Friday night, Dublin Police Services (DPS) said in a press release. The suspect was believed to be in a dating relationship with the victim, police said. DPS responded to a home on the 5400 block of Campbell Lane for a medical call for service just after 9 p.m. Friday night. A male victim was found with stab wounds and blunt-force trauma. 6 shot, 1 dead in Chico mass shooting Alameda County Fire personnel tried life-saving measures on the victim, but he was pronounced dead. Crystal Espinoza, 23, was arrested at the scene for domestic violence and homicide, DPS said. Police will identify the victim after his family is contacted. An investigation is ongoing.

A's announcer Kuiper suspended, says he is 'horrified' by on-air slur

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

(KRON) -- Oakland Athletics announcer Glen Kuiper has been suspended by NBC Sports Bay Area after he said a slur while announcing the A's game against the Kansas City Royals Friday night, NBC Sports confirmed. Kuiper will be kept off the air until a review of the incident is completed, per NBC Sports. Kuiper was not announcing Saturday's game in Kansas City. Curry is the greatest Bay Area athlete ever, E-40 says “I could not be more sorry and horrified by what I said. I hope you will accept my sincerest apologies,” Kuiper said in a statement to KRON4. Kuiper uttered the slur before Friday's game when describing his trip to Kansas City. He was referring to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, but the word that came out of his mouth was the n-word. “We had a phenomenal day today,” Kuiper said. “N***** League Museum and Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque.”The veteran broadcaster apologized for the incident before the 6th inning of the same game. “A little bit earlier in the show, I said somethi...