WindyCityOperaman

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.

Provocative entertainment Provocative entertainment

Born on this day in 1911 film director Nicholas Ray.

By August 07, 2021 at 6:55 AM
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Midcentury modern Midcentury modern

Born on this day two 20th century icons: Lucille Ball (1911) and Andy Warhol (1928.)

By August 06, 2021 at 6:59 AM
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Leap of faith Leap of faith

Happy 64th birthday today or possibly tomorrow to actress and singer Faith Prince.

By August 05, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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That’s my weakness now That’s my weakness now

Born on this day in 1904 songstress Helen Kane.

By August 04, 2021 at 1:00 AM
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Orchid in the moonlight Orchid in the moonlight

Born on this day in 1904 actress Dolores del Rio.

By August 03, 2021 at 1:08 AM
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Say, what’s that man doing in my drawers? Say, what’s that man doing in my drawers?

Born on this day in 1905 actress Myrna Loy.

By August 02, 2021 at 12:03 AM
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Fashions fade, style is eternal Fashions fade, style is eternal

Born on this day in 1936 designer Yves Saint Laurent.

By August 01, 2021 at 2:18 AM
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You’ll hear a tuneful story You’ll hear a tuneful story

On this day in July 31 Judy Garland was At Home at the Palace for a four-week run.

By July 31, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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“I’m a curiosity in Hollywood” “I’m a curiosity in Hollywood”

Born on this day in 1905 actress Clara Bow.

By July 29, 2021 at 1:30 AM
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That voodoo that you do so well That voodoo that you do so well

On this day in 1932 the film White Zombie was released.

By July 28, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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Larynxes are dropping Larynxes are dropping

Happy 69th birthday soprano Carol Vaness.

By July 27, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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After showers After showers

Born on this day in 1909 actress Vivian Vance.

By July 26, 2021 at 12:16 AM
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Why is the sequel never the equal? Why is the sequel never the equal?

Born on this day in 1935 actress Barbara Harris.

By July 25, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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O caresses de flamme! O caresses de flamme!

Happy 61st birthday mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.

By July 23, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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It’s either for fun or it’s for money It’s either for fun or it’s for money

Happy 83rd birthday actor Terence Stamp.

By July 22, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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Oh that does suit madam Oh that does suit madam

Born on this day in 1922 actress Mollie Sugden.

By July 21, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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Your mother should know Your mother should know

Born on this day in 1938 actress Diana Rigg.

By July 20, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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Start my heart singing Start my heart singing

Born on this day in 1935 songstress Diahann Carroll.

By July 17, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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“Career is too pompous a word” “Career is too pompous a word”

Born on this day in 1907 actress Barbara Stanwyck.

By July 16, 2021 at 8:03 AM
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The medley lingers on The medley lingers on

Happy 42nd birthday to Broadway’s Laura Benanti.

By July 15, 2021 at 6:14 AM
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L’étendard sanglant est levé L’étendard sanglant est levé

Happy Bastille Day!

By July 14, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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Ask me how do I feel Ask me how do I feel

Happy 46nd birthday actor and singer-songwriter Cheyenne Jackson.

By July 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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Keep that breathless charm Keep that breathless charm

Born on this day in 1931 actor Tab Hunter.

By July 11, 2021 at 6:35 AM
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Hear her, what a song Hear her, what a song

Born on this day 99 years ago “Miss Show Business” Judy Garland.

By July 10, 2021 at 8:31 AM
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