May 22nd, 2007 · Today marks the centennial of the birth of the 20th century's greatest classical actor. Laurence Olivier was also a 1940s matinee idol who married Scarlett O'Hara. NPR's Bob Mondello offers an appreciation.
Jan 29th, 2007 · You might not make it to the Metropolitan Opera this season, but you can come close. On Dec. 30, 2006, the Metropolitan Opera began a series of high-definition telecasts of live Saturday matinee performances in more than 100 movie theaters in North America and the United Kingdom.
Apr 16th, 2006 · For more than ten years, Marjorie Eliot has hosted Sunday afternoon jazz concerts in her Manhattan apartment. The free events draw some of the top talent in New York City. Just grab a folding chair.