NOTHING is as it first seems in Mozart’s opera Cosi fan tutte. Two young officers disguise themselves as suitors in an experiment to test the fidelity of their fickle girlfriends, who in turn unknowingly switch their affections to the wrong man. Full Article at The Northern Echo

LAST week Lyndon Terracini, Opera Australia's new artistic director, gave a provocative speech in which he signalled he wants a new path for the company, one that challenges the status quo about making art. Full Article at The Australian

Special Events Philadelphia 4th Anniversary Celebration Weekend of stories, crafts & themed parties. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln. Closes 11/22. Christmas Bazaar Crafts, dolls, baked goods, jewelry & more. Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

BOYD OWEN (Baron Von Owen) Boyd’s love of performing began at an early age and, since finishing his studies at Melba Conservatorium of Music in Australia; Boyd has performed in productions around the world. Full Article at Broadway San Diego

The Met’s new production of Janacek’s From the House of the Dead sets high standards for the company, but as an indicator of the Gelb Era, it may be too good to be true. Full Article at parterre box presents La Cieca

The majority leader met on Monday night with liberal Democrats who urged him not to back down from putting a government-run insurance plan in the legislation. Full Article at Beltway Blips