With temperatures topping 100 and lousy air quality to boot here in for New York (and most everywhere else), there’s only one thing to say:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQNl0cOUDIE&start=120

The cher public are invited to share their own favorite hot-weather videos in the comments section.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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