In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

Aside from the incredible music, what made me a fan of Wolfgang was the depth and breadth of vocalist Basti Artadi’s lyrics. I always thought that this was the work of a well-read, deep, and creative ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Nearly 25 years after the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, ...

New Braunfels' most storied stay is finally on the brink of a comeback. After nearly two years of construction dust and closed doors, the nearly 100-year-old Faust Hotel looks ready to welcome guests ...

The successor to Bob Costas as play-by-play voice on TNT's Major League Baseball postseason games will be the same broadcaster who replaced the legendary Bob Miller in 2017 after Miller retired ...

Alex Faust will succeed Bob Costas as the new play-by-play voice on TNT Sports’ MLB postseason games, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic. Costas retired from MLB play-by-play after ...

Alex Faust is getting his shot at the big stage. The 36-year-old broadcaster will take over Bob Costas’ MLB playoff play-by-play role at TNT Sports, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. Faust ...

Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod's Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world ...

A Wisconsin teacher already facing charges for kissing a student allegedly molested a second victim — whom she spent years babysitting, authorities said. Abigail Faust allegedly began preying on the ...

ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. — A former Wisconsin teacher already facing charges for kissing a student at her old school is facing fresh allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

Urban Equity Properties CEO Justin Fern declined to comment on whether his company is attempting to purchase the Faust Landmark Apartment building in Rockford, Illinois. The Faust is a 15-story, ...