Getty Villa to Reopen June 27 With Major Mycenaean Exhibition After Palisades Fire Closure
Visitors may notice the difference. The landscape has less vegetation, and some burn damage remains on the outer edges of the property. Due to road closures, the Villa is currently only accessible via Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), with no access from Sunset Boulevard. To manage both fire recovery and local traffic, the Getty is capping attendance at 500 guests per day. Timed-entry reservations are now available online, and parking remains $25.The reopening comes with a major new show: The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece, the first major North American exhibition focused on the Mycenaean civilization. On view from June 27 through January 12, 2026, the show will spotlight over 230 artifacts from Messenia—long considered a hub of Bronze Age Greece—including clay tablets in Linear B, the earliest form of written Greek, and the Pylos Combat Agate, an intricate sealstone regarded as one of the most extraordinary pieces of Aegean art.The exhibition replaces Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, which was cut short by the fire. A virtual tour of that exhibition remains available on Getty's website.Also returning this fall is Getty Villa's beloved Outdoor Classical Theater, with its 19th annual production, Oedipus the King, Mama!, a co-production with the Troubadour Theater Company. Additional public programming, both online and in person, will accompany the Kingdom of Pylos exhibition throughout its run.'We look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore our newest exhibition… and much more of our treasured antiquities collection this summer,' said Timothy Potts, director of the Getty Museum.For more information or to book a free timed-entry ticket, visit getty.edu.
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We found shockingly cheap last-minute tickets for The Who's farewell tour
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It's time to return to 'Teenage Wasteland' one last time. Starting Aug. 16, The Who will embark on their nationwide 'The Song Is Over Farewell Tour' with special guests Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Billy Idol, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, The Joe Perry Project and others joining them on select dates. While out and about, they're slated to make stops at Newark, NJ's Prudential Center on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, Aug. 23, Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Thursday, Aug. 28 and New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Aug. 30 for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. And make no mistake — the 17-show run is the swan song the guitar smashing group will take their 'Magic Bus' for a spin. 'This definitely will be the last tour of the US, that's for sure,' frontman Roger Daltrey, 81, told Pollstar. 'We will not be back touring.' If you'd like to see them live, tickets are available for all upcoming US and Canada 'Song Is Over Tour' concerts. Leading up to the run, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $43 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other gigs have seats going for anywhere from $44 to $140 including fees. Not too shabby for a bucket list show. Prior to the North American leg of the run, Daltrey, Townshend and co. have been headlining overseas. At their most recent gig in Italy, they performed 21 songs, according to Set List FM. That includes timeless classics like 'I Can't Explain,' 'Who Are You,' 'Pinball Wizard,' 'My Generation' and 'Baba O'Riley' among others. Want to make sure you 'won't get fooled again' and get tickets? We're here to help, Wholigans. Our team has everything you need to know and more about The Who's 2025 'The Song Is Over Farewell Tour' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. The Who tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues, opening acts and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: The Who tour dates Ticket prices start at Aug. 16 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL with Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters $70 (including fees) Aug. 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ with Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters $43 (including fees) Aug. 21 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA with ZZ Ward $78 (including fees) Aug. 23 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ with Booker T. Jones $78 (including fees) Aug. 26 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA with The Joe Perry Project $72 (including fees) Aug. 28 at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY with Feist $140 (including fees) Aug. 30 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY with Feist $76 (including fees) Sept. 2 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA with Tom Cochrane $48 (including fees) Sept. 4 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA with Tom Cochrane $48 (including fees) Sept. 7 at the United Center in Chicago, IL with Joe Bonamassa $67 (including fees) Sept. 9 at the United Center in Chicago, IL with Joe Bonamassa $77 (including fees) Sept. 17 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA with The Joe Perry Project $49 (including fees) Sept. 19 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA TBA $99 (including fees) Sept. 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA with Candlebox $43.85 (including fees) Sept. 23 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, CA with Candlebox $66 (including fees) Sept. 25 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA with Candlebox $107 (including fees) Sept. 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV with Billy Idol $140 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. The Who set list As noted above, The Who last took the stage in Italy. According to Set List FM, here's what they performed at their most recent gig in Milan on July 22: 01.) 'I Can't Explain' 02.) 'Substitute' 03.) 'Who Are You' 04.) 'Love Ain't For Keepin'' 05.) 'Bargain' 06.) 'The Seeker' 07.) 'Pinball Wizard' 08.) 'Behind Blue Eyes' 09.) 'The Real Me' 10.) '5:15' 11.) 'I'm One' 12.) 'I've Had Enough' 13.) 'Love, Reign O'er Me' 14.) 'Eminence Front' 15.) 'My Generation' 16.) 'Cry If You Want' 17.) 'See Me, Feel Me' 18.) 'You Better You Bet' 19.) 'Baba O'Riley' 20.) 'Won't Get Fooled Again' 21.) 'The Song Is Over' The Who farewell press conference To make the news official, Townshend and Daltrey conducted a 35-minute press conference discussing their history and the upcoming jaunt. If you'd like to see for yourself, you can find the surprisingly sprawling chat here: The Who current band members Throughout their seven-decade history, there's been quite a bit of turnover within the band outside of Daltrey and Townshend. To give you a better idea of what the group looks like today, here is The Who's current lineup: Roger Daltrey lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, percussion, ukulele (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present) Pete Townshend lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals, keyboards (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present) Billy Nicholls backing vocals (1989, 1996–1997, 2019–present) Zak Starkey drums, percussion (1996–present) Simon Townshend guitar, backing vocals (1996–1997, 2002–present) Loren Gold keyboards, backing vocals (2012–present) Jon Button bass guitar (2017–present) Katie Jacoby lead violinist (2019–present) Keith Levenson music coordinator, conductor (2019–present) Emily Marshall keyboards, associate conductor (2019–present) Audrey Q. Snyder lead cellist (2019–present) The Who special guests At all shows, the sonically-gifted rockers will follow a big name opening act. In the off-chance you're not familiar with their work, here's each artist's most-streamed song on Spotify: Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters: 'The Wind' Billy Idol: 'Eyes Without A Face' Booker T. Jones: 'Green Onions' Candlebox: 'Far Behind' Feist: '1234' Joe Bonamassa: 'Blues Deluxe' The Joe Perry Project: 'Let The Music Do The Talking' Tom Cochrane: 'Life Is A Highway' ZZ Ward: 'Put The Gun Down' Classic rockers on tour in 2025 Although not many groups that have been active for 60+ years (!) are still touring in the 2020s, here are five of our favorite acts you won't want to miss in the next few months. • Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr with his All Starr Band • Stevie Nicks • Eric Clapton • Robert Plant Need more music from way back when in your life? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Forbes
11 hours ago
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Wine Culinary Vacation Canada's Warmest Lake Osoyoos British Columbia
Looking for an unexpected vacation destination? Consider Osoyoos, in the Okanagan Valley—a lake-filled region in south-central British Columbia that stretches north from the U.S. border. The entire region is known for its hot summers, vineyards, orchards, and its welcoming atmosphere ... a sunnier Sonoma of sorts. Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. getty The Okanagan's most southerly city is Osoyoos, likely your first stop on a driving trip up from the U.S. Osoyoos is home to lakeside resorts, restaurants, wineries and Canada's warmest lake, Osoyoos Lake, which straddles the Canada-U.S. border. Thanks to beneficial exchange rates, Americans currently see a discount of almost 40 percent off the sticker price. Sunset on Highway 3, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. getty Osoyoos Lake is Canada's warmest, averaging about 75°F in the summer months. Given the surrounding desert-like conditions and summertime highs in the high-80s and low-90s (and with a record high of 102°), Osoyoos is one of Canada's hot spots. The entire region of the Okanagan—from south in Osoyoos and north past the city of Kelowna—is known for its vineyards and orchards. The Okanagan Valley has almost 11,000 acres of planted vineyards (more then 85 percent of the vineyard acreage of the whole province of British Columbia) and 11 wine sub-regions each with a distinctive terroir. The Okanagan's hot sunny days and cool nights encourage wine grapes to retain their natural acidity. Wine grapes ready for harvest, Osoyoos, British Columbia. getty The hot spot is Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, where the peak growing season gets almost two hours more of sun daily than the Napa Valley receives. The sunny slopes of the region bring crisp whites and exceptional red wines. Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country is also the perfect place to enjoy award-winning wine and food experiences, often right next to the vineyard. And what about winter? Osoyoos is a winter destination too, though you'll probably want your wine tastings indoors then rather than out. Average wintertime temperatures are in the mid-30s though golf courses remain open from February until almost December, sometimes even year-round. Up at altitude, skiing is on offer at Baldy Mountain Resort—thanks to one of the highest base elevations in the province, it gets 20 feet of snow annually. Read on for what to see and do in this sunny southern Canadian town. Walnut Beach Resort, on the shore of Lake Osoyoos, British Columbia. Walnut Beach Resort Where to Stay in Osoyoos Walnut Beach Resort offers condo-like suites right on the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake. The resort has its own sandy beach (the Okanagan's only private beach that's licensed to serve alcohol) plus docks for boating. There's also a large year-round heated outdoor pool with two hot tubs. Stargaze next to a firepit, wander the gardens (maybe taste one of the Saskatoon berries growing there), rent kayaks and ski boats to get out on the water, and scooters and bikes to explore around it. Walnut Beach Resort suite. Walnut Beach Resort The hotel has 96 suites in your preferred format: studio with fully-equipped kitchenette and one- or two-bedrooms (some with den too) with fully-equipped kitchen. Each type is named for one of the wine varietals available in the south Okanagan. Views are over the pool or gardens or out to the lake, plus the surrounding mountains. Top floor rooms have taller ceilings and half-circle windows to catch even more of the beautiful views. For the best of all, choose the penthouse suite with its two corner king-size bedrooms. In addition to a king bed (or two), all suites have at least one queen-sized sofa bed. Studios have a Juliette balcony while other suites have a larger balcony or patio with seating. One- and two-bedroom suites also have an electric fireplace plus time savers such as dishwasher and washer-dryer. Cook meals in your kitchen or use one of the poolside barbeques to grill exactly as you like. The beach at Walnut Beach Resort, Osoyoos, British Columbia. The resort's restaurant, Pointe 49 Kitchen and Bar, has dining indoors and out with views over the pool to the lake and mountains beyond. Westward facing, its sunny in the afternoons and has great sunset views. The friendly professional staff are welcoming and will help you choose from the restaurant's elevated bar food such as poutine, fish tacos, and burgers plus steaks and Asian-fusion options like the Mongolian beef bowl. Taste Wines In and Around Osoyoos Stopping for tastings at wineries and enjoying pairings at their restaurants is an ideal way to spend a vacation in the Okanagan. There are many on offer in and around the towns of Osoyoos and Oliver. 1. Just a few minutes walk along the lakeshore path from Walnut Beach Resort is Lakeside Cellars and their wine tasting room. Often with live music, sip samples indoors or out on the garden patio that faces the lake. Wine tasting on Lakeside Cellars' patio. The reds are particularly excellent here, and that includes the Blanc de Noirs—the white sparkling wine made in the traditional method from red-skinned grapes. The 2020, for example, is crisp and delicate with jasmine and tangerine on the nose and honeyed pear and crunchy apple on the palate. Lakeside Cellars' Provenir is another exceptional choice. The 2019 version is rich in dark fruit and exhibits its namesake 'source of origin'—it's made from the estate's favorite barrels and tastes of the desert lakeside terroir. Maverick Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia. 2. A can't miss spot is Maverick Estate Winery, halfway (a 10-minute drive) between the towns of Osoyoos and Oliver. Made from sustainably-grown grapes with minimalist but exacting interventions, Maverick's wines are known for their complexity and balance. The winery is led by proprietors CEO Jan Nelson and winemaker Andrew Windsor (formerly of acclaimed Tinhorn Creek Vineyards), who follow the 'slow wine' philosophy. Maverick Estate Winery's Short Table Dinner Series. Tastings are on offer in Maverick's tasting room, private room and in the garden (where picnics are welcome). Those in the know book one of Maverick's special events such as the short table dinner series and al fresco lunches. Each exclusive and unique event includes a tour of the winery, gracious hospitality, and chef Janik Livera's innovative dishes paired with Maverick's wines. A summer example: ahi tuna poke with Invisible Line Sauvignon Blanc, beet mille-feuille with the bright Pinot Noir, chicken Ballotine with the caramel-buttery Chardonnay, and a strawberry parfait paired with Ella sparkling brut rosé. 3. Another winery—with an on-site museum to explore—is Nk'Mip Cellars. It's the first Indigenous-owned winery on Turtle Island (i.e. North America). You will certainly feel like you're in the desert here, and the arid terroir shows in the wines' concentrated flavors. For tastings, choose between the four-flight winemaker's series, the premium series, as well as the Qwam Qwmt Riesling icewine served in a Bernard Callebaut chocolate cup. Sculptures at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos, British Columbia. In the same complex is the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, housed inside a rammed earth building that's energy efficient and earthquake resistant. The Centre has indoor and outdoor exhibits, two theaters, plus walking trails dotted with sculptures by Smoker Marchand. A walk in May and June shows off native plants including the purple Mariposa lily, pink phlox, and antelope brush which smells of cloves and cinnamon as it blooms. September and October feature purple tansy aster, yellow rabbitbrush and fall tree color. kłlilx'w / Spotted Lake, Osoyoos, British Columbia. getty Nearby, pull off at the highway-side viewpoint to admire kłlilx'w/Spotted Lake. A natural phenomenon, summertime evaporation leaves hundreds of separated pools of water in various shades of yellow, green and blue, each different depending on its minerals. The site is scared to the Syilx Okanagan Nation. More Osoyoos Treats Need something to supplement your wine tasting? Stock up on local fruits and veggies at multiple roadside stands. British Columbia cherries and peaches are some of the most favored here, but you'll find a wide selection that changes with the seasons including apples, apricots, asparagus, peas, pumpkins and squash. Roberto's Gelato will cool you off from Osoyoos' summer sunshine. Roberto's have 30 flavors of sorbetto and gelato in high season, all made in-house. You'll find favorite classics but also unusual flavors such as blackberry merlot sorbetto and root beer gelato. The shop is open afternoons and evening—look for when the flags are up outside. Gelato at Roberto's, Osoyoos, British Columbia. For breakfast or lunch, try Barn Owl Eatery + Café. Their hand-cut French fries are double fried in beef tallow and dished up multiple ways, including as quintessentially Canadian poutine. Smash burgers and sandwiches are on potato buns, with the sammies modified into both breakfast and lunch versions. Desserts for breakfast include Belgian waffles and French toast plus pastries like cinnamon buns and, for afternoon pick-me-ups, date squares and brownies. Don't skip the milkshakes and smoothies, particularly the Osoyoos Berry smoothie with strawberries and blueberries. Getting to Osoyoos Coming from the U.S., it's a five-hour drive from Seattle and under four from Spokane. From Vancouver (where you can sample many Michelin-recognized restaurants), it's a five-hour drive east first along Highway 1 then Highway 3 through Princeton (watch for waterfalls once you're out of the metro area). Watch for waterfalls in the mountains during the drive from Vancouver to Osoyoos. getty Or, fly to Kelowna, the region's largest city. It has seasonal direct flights from Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix plus via Canadian cities like Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Then, drive south to Osoyoos, exploring the wine regions as you go. For more on Kelowna: Forbes Fine Dining And Wining At Kelowna's Top Hotel In Canada's Okanagan By Johanna Read A tip: While many Canadians pronounce Osoyoos as 'oh-soy-oose', the proper pronunciation is 'oo-soo-yoose'. This is because the name is from the original word 'Sooyoos' in the Indigenous Okanagan language, meaning 'the narrows of the lake' or 'the place where two lakes come together.' Indeed, there are two peninsulas in the center of the town of Osoyoos that almost touch each other. Just south, in sẁiẁs Provincial Park, another peninsula reaches more than 1000 yards eastward toward the opposite shore. sẁiẁs (pronounced 's-wee-yous' has the meaning of 'a place that is shallow or narrow at the center of the lake.' Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. getty
National Geographic
11 hours ago
- National Geographic
Did these real-life events inspire the myth of Atlantis?
An illustration by Sir Gerald Hargreaves shows a utopian scene on a cove of the mythical land of Atlantis. Many scholars think Plato invented the story of Atlantis as a way to present his philosophical theories. Photograph by Mary Evans Picture Library/Everett Collection The lost city of Atlantis likely didn't exist, but Plato's fascinating island nation continues to spark questions. Here's what to know. Atlantis is an island nation mentioned in two of the Greek philosopher Plato's most famous dialogues, Timaeus and Critias. In them, he describes the ancient civilization as peaceful and vastly wealthy, protected by the sea god Poseidon. But although it's one of his most famous stories, it's almost certainly false. So why is this story still repeated more than 2,300 years after the ancient Greek's death? 'It's a story that captures the imagination,' says James Romm, a professor of classics at Bard College in Annandale, New York. 'It's a great myth. It has a lot of elements that people love to fantasize about.' Plato told the story of this ancient kingdom around 360 B.C. The founders, he said, were half god and half human. They created a utopian civilization and became a great naval power. Their home was made up of concentric islands in the Atlantic Ocean, somewhere near what would later be called the Strait of Gibraltar. The islands were separated by wide moats and linked by a canal that penetrated to the center. The lush islands contained gold, silver, and other precious metals and supported an abundance of rare, exotic wildlife. There was a great capital city on the central island, where a palace was built for Poseidon's mortal wife, Cleito. (These fabled 'ghost islands' exist only in atlases) Where is the lost city of Atlantis? There are many theories about where Atlantis was—in the Mediterranean sea, off the coast of Spain, even under what is now Antarctica. 'Pick a spot on the map, and someone has said that Atlantis was there,' says Charles Orser, curator of history at the New York State Museum in Albany. 'Every place you can imagine.' Plato said it existed about 9,000 years before his own time, and that its story had been passed down by poets, priests, and others. But Plato's writings about Atlantis are the only known records of its existence. (These 6 mystery islands existed only in the imaginations of ancient explorers—or did they?) Was Atlantis real? Few, if any, scientists think Atlantis existed. Ocean explorer Robert Ballard, the National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence who discovered the wreck of the Titanic in 1985, notes that 'no Nobel laureates' have said that what Plato wrote about Atlantis is true. Still, Ballard says, the story of Atlantis is a 'logical' one since cataclysmic floods and volcanic explosions have happened throughout history, including one event that had some similarities to the story of the destruction of Atlantis. (Here's why the myth of Atlantis endures today) About 3,600 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption devastated the island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea near Greece. At the time, a highly advanced society of Minoans lived on Santorini. The Minoan civilization disappeared suddenly at about the same time as the volcanic eruption. But Ballard doesn't think Santorini was Atlantis because the time of the eruption on that island doesn't coincide with when Plato said Atlantis was destroyed. Petra, Jordan A person standing in the doorway of the Monastery at Petra, Jordan, shows the enormity of the ancient building's entrance. Carved into the sandstone hill by the Nabataeans in the second century A.D., this towering structure, called El-Deir, may have been used as a church or monastery by later societies, but likely began as a temple. Photograph by Martin Gray (The mythological sirens weren't the seductresses we know today) Plato's Atlantis So if Atlantis didn't exist, then why did Plato tell this story? Romm believes Plato created it to convey some of his philosophical theories. 'He was dealing with a number of issues, themes that run throughout his work,' he says. 'His ideas about divine versus human nature, ideal societies, the gradual corruption of human society—these ideas are all found in many of his works. Atlantis was a different vehicle to get at some of his favorite themes.' (Read about the ancient empire that civilization forgot) The legend of Atlantis is a story about a moral, spiritual people who lived in a highly advanced, utopian civilization. But they became greedy, petty, and 'morally bankrupt.' The gods 'became angry because the people had lost their way and turned to immoral pursuits,' Orser says. As punishment, he says, the gods sent 'one terrible night of fire and earthquakes' that caused Atlantis to sink into the depths of the sea. This story originally published on January 21, 2017. It was updated on July 31, 2025.
