The German state’s finance ministry has held the copyright over Hitler’s book since the end of World War II and has consistently denied permission for new editions. But that copyright expires in two years, and that’s where the brouhaha begins.
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New York City Opera Staff And Ticketholders Can’t Jump The Creditors’ Line, Says Judge
“New York City Opera will not be allowed to immediately return ticket fees to customers who paid for canceled performances or provide severance to full-time employees who lost their jobs, according to a bankruptcy court ruling Wednesday.”
Ivor Novello’s Final Musical To Take The Stage At Last
Valley of Song wasn’t yet finished when Novello died in 1951; it was completed by longtime collaborator Christopher Hassall. The world premiere will be just after New Year’s at London’s Finborough Theatre.
The Japanese Drummer Who Invented Karaoke
“He was a drummer, by trade and sensibility, which means he ended up returning home ‘almost penniless’ to live with his parents at the age of 28. He started playing the keyboard in particular bars called ‘snacks’.”
Thinking Inside the Box: China’s New Theme Park-Meets-Quiz Show Craze
“A new generation of businesses has popped up around China and elsewhere in Asia in which players must escape by solving riddles and brain teasers.”
Watch Video Of Thieves Stealing A Damien Hirst
Scotland Yard said the pieces, worth £33,000, were stolen from the Exhibitionist Gallery on Blenheim Crescent in west London between 3am and 3.30am on 9 December.
What Happened When Andres Serrano Bought Signs From Homeless People
They always said yes and I’d say, “I’m an artist. And artists see things in a different way. And one of the things I see are the signs the homeless have. I’m buying these signs because I see every sign as a story. There are many stories out here that should be heard. Can I offer you $20 for your sign?” They would all say yes, and it touched me how grateful many people were when I bought their sign. I got several hugs and many a “God bless you.”
Why You Should Read Graphic Novels
If you grew up reading comics, perhaps alongside other more “acceptable” forms of reading, then it can come as a great surprise many years later to find that a vast number of people not only haven’t read a graphic novel, but also profess to not know how to.
Why Lack Of Diversity Is Such A Problem In LA Theatre
“Baby steps” and “elbow grease” were phrases that were resorted to by leaders who would like to be agents of progressive change yet don’t want to be responsible for bringing about the downfall of these “old theaters,” as a panelist called the larger institutions represented here.
NYC Public Library Gets City, State Approval For Controversial Rennovation
In a “letter of resolution” dated Monday, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation approved the project with conditions.