On this day in 1853 the first potato chips were prepared by chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY. Born on this day in 1904 soprano Irma BeilkeHappy 66th birthday composer Stephen PaulusHappy 59th birthday director Francesca Zambello
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On this day in 1853 the first potato chips were prepared by chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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