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I'm using today to clean, go through email and prep things for changes that will be happening in my world over the next month or so As I've done the inbox, I've come across two things I'd like to share:

* Chess in Concert - the recording (a two-disc set, single highlights one, or DVD) hits stores next week. If you can't wait, here's a link to a video of Josh Groban singing "Anthem" ...

'Anthem' by Josh Groban

* Designer Spotlight: Creating the Modern Stage - the Morgan Library and Museum, in conjunction with its exhibit of historic scenic designs will be hosting this special panel on June 23 @ 6:30pm. Moderated by New York City Opera dramaturg Cori Ellison, the panel discussion will feature scenic design Ming Cho Lee (co-chair of the design department at Yale School of Drama, designer original production Hair), lighting designer Jennifer Tipton (NYCB and Paul Taylor Dance Company), and scenic designer Michael Yeargan (South Pacific, Light in the Piazza), who are set to discuss the creative process as well as the challenges they face when transforming sketches into fully realized productions. For further information, visit: www.themorgan.org, or call 212-685-0008, ext. 560.

---- Andy Propst