A hopeful pandemic note: Tanglewood music festival to resume
The event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)If you're a fan of classical music, this is music to your ears: One of the nation's premier summer festivals is coming back after the coronavirus pandemic silenced it for the first time since World War II. Until last year, the live music had flowed virtually uninterrupted, canceled outright only in 1943 at the height of WWII. Ad“I am sure we will all experience music’s incredible power on a whole new level,” Andris Nelsons, the BSO's music director, said in a statement. This summer's festival will mark the orchestra's return to live performances for the first time since the pandemic forced what will be a 16-month hiatus.
James Levine, who ruled over Met Opera, dead at age 77
FILE - Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine conducts the symphony on its opening night performance at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. “No artist in the 137 year history of the Met had as profound an impact as James Levine,” Gelb said in a statement. In one instance, the Met accused Levine of inappropriately touching a musician starting in 1979 and six more times until 1991. The following February, he became principal conductor for the Met’s 1973-74 season, assisting music director Rafael Kubelik, and became music director with the 1976-77 season. Levine was downgraded to music director when he joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2004.
Chicken Salad Chick coming to Tanglewood with healthy food options
ROANOKE, Va. – For all you chicken salad lovers, a new restaurant is coming to Roanoke that might be one of your new favorites. After it was announced last week that Tanglewood would be getting some tasty new dining options in 2022, Roanoke County said in a tweet that Chicken Salad Chick would be joining in on the fun. Chicken Salad Chick is joining the momentum at Tanglewood! 🥗 This fast-casual restaurant is new to the Roanoke market and will be a great addition to Tanglewood and the #419TownCenter area. The opening date for Chicken Salad Chick hasn’t been announced yet.
Tractor-trailer crash caused delays on U.S. 220 South in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATEThis crash has been cleared, according to VDOT. ORIGINAL STORYA tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on U.S. 220 South in Roanoke near Southern Hills Drive. As of 8:36 p.m., all southbound lanes are closed, according to VDOT. Near Hunting Hills Drive, one northbound lane is closed. Check back for updates.