Interchanging Idioms

Boston Commemoration Event at The DCR Hatch Shell on The Esplanade Boston Pops Brass Ensemble, Conducted by James Orent will present a program of music, readings, poetry, prayers, and reflections as be a Tribute to America, the heroes and fallen of September 11th, and American service men and women who have served and are serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world. Diverse communities will gather together to look back, and look forward, reaffirming what makes America great, united by our shared values of security, liberty, and justice for all. Community Service Pavilion -- Embracing the spirit of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act designating Sept. 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance: Non-profit organizations created by 9/11 family members as well as other community-based non-profits, enabling the public to learn about and engage in service activities. Sunday, September 11, 2011 3:00p.m. The DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, Boston, MA

In the final public program of its 75th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century: Dame Joan Sutherland, who died last October at the age of 83. “Stupenda! A Loving Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland” will take place at New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30pm. Marilyn Horne, a legend in her own right and one of Dame Joan’s most cherished colleagues and friends, will host the all-star celebration. Joining her to speak will be five other great Met stars: Martina Arroyo, Sherrill Milnes, James Morris, Samuel Ramey, and Regina Resnik. Richard Bonynge, renowned conductor and widower of Dame Joan, will be the evening’s special guest, offering his own reminiscences of his extraordinary wife. The evening will include the screening of a new video biography of Dame Joan, as well as a generous sampling of video clips from her greatest performances, many of them rare selections from the personal archiv...