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New York Times
8 hours ago
- General
- New York Times
Was This Artifact From King Tut's Tomb? It's for Sale Anyway.
After discovering King Tutankhamen's tomb, the British archaeologist Howard Carter spent years cataloging the thousands of priceless artifacts inside, including life-size statues of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, glittering thrones, and the boy king's funeral mask. He also pilfered some for himself. Now, one object that Egyptologists have for decades said that Carter likely stole is to be auctioned — despite some experts saying the sale should not occur. On Sunday, Apollo Art Auctions, a small auction house in London, is to sell the so-called Guennol Grasshopper. The intricately carved ivory and wood container is in the shape of the noisy insect, with wings that swing outward to reveal a hole to store perfume. The grasshopper, which the auction house says in promotional material is 'from the age of Tutankhamen,' has an estimated price of up to 500,000 pounds, or about $675,000. The auction listing says the item previously traded hands for $1.2 million. Apollo Art Auctions said in an emailed statement that there was 'no documented evidence' that the vessel came from the pharoah's tomb. 'The item does not appear on any official excavation inventories,' the statement said. Still, for some Egyptologists there is little doubt about its origins. Christian Loeben, of the Museum August Kestner in Hanover, Germany, who has written about Carter's career, said in an interview that he was 'quite convinced' that the grasshopper could only have come from the tomb. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Chappell Roan just announced a special three-city tour for September
Always dodging expectations but never her ability to send us rushing to the dance floor, Chappell Roan today announced a run of pop-up concerts in New York, Kansas and California this September.'The Giver' songstress will take her new Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things show to New York's Forest Hills Stadium for four nights, followed by two each in Kansas City's Museum and Memorial Park and Pasadena's Brookside at the Rose Bowl. As anyone lucky enough to score a ticket to her headlining acts—or those who flooded virtually every unwitting festival worldwide these past couple of years—know, Roan's a creature of the stage, meaning this will be a hot ticket. Ever the homegirl, she's also making sure they won't be too hot on your wallet, partnering with Fair AXS to curb pesky scalper bots, and with CashApp to offer a 15-percent cashback deal on tickets bought using the Cash App Visa debit card. Beyond that, a dollar from each ticket sale will go toward organizations supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each tour city. Her Kansas City shows will be a homecoming show of affirmation and support, taking place not far from her hometown of Willard, Missouri. With fans awaiting the release of her next single 'The Subway' on Friday, August 1, hype for even more music will hit a fever pitch by the time the concerts begin on Saturday, September 20. But maybe familiarize yourself instead with what you have, considering Roan wrote on the tour's Instagram announcement, 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album.' Still, those who saw the mega-talented 27-year-old perform at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year have already heard it live, as she's been playing it for the in-person crowds at shows as far back as last year. Chappell Roan's Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things tour dates: September 20 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 21 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 23 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 24 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY October 3 – Museum and Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO October 4 – Museum and Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO October 10 - Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Major Line 1 and 2 closures along the TTC this weekend
Commuters wait to take the subway at Christie Station in Toronto on Friday, June 22, 2018. Anyone hoping to use the subway this weekend will need to plan ahead after the TTC announced closures along both Line 1 and 2. In an alert, the TTC says there will be no subway service on Line 1 between St. George and St. Andrew stations on Saturday and Sunday for planned station work. Museum, Queen's Park, St. Patrick and Osgoode stations will all be closed as a result. ttc line 1 closures A map of the closures along Line 1 on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. (TTC) The TTC says shuttle buses will not be running as an alterative, and are instead recommending several surface and subway routes for riders to use. One option is to take Line 2 to Bloor-Yonge station to connect to Line 1 to St. Andrew. Another is to take a 506 Carlton streetcar eastbound from Queen's Park station to College station. All other alternative routes are listed on the TTC's website, and the transit commission says all stations listed are accessible with the exception of College. Regular subway service will resume on Line 1 on Monday. Line 2 closures A major chunk of Line 2 will also be closed one day this weekend. The TTC says subway service between Kipling and Keele stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday until the end of service, at around 2 a.m., for planned work. Runnymede and High Park stations will be closed as a result. All other subway stations will remain open for customers to purchase or load PRESTO cards or tickets. Extra Wheel-Trans buses will also operate for any customer requiring assistance, the TTC says, and riders with accessibility needs can also take the 149 Etobicoke-Bloor Accessibility Shuttle buses between Kipling and High Park stations. Regular subway service will resume between Kipling and Keele on Sunday.
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Chappell Roan's Pop-Up Show Registration Is Already Starting—Here's How to Secure Tickets
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Chappell Roan is hitting the road again—but only in a select few locations. This fall, the Grammy-winning artist will launch her Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up shows across three cities in the U.S.: New York, New York; Kansas City, Missouri; and Pasadena, California. She'll begin with a four-night stint at Forest Hills Stadium in New York, from September 20 through 24. Then she'll hit Kansas City for two nights, on October 3 and 4. And finally, the shows will wrap with two nights in Pasadena on October 10 and 11. 'I am sooooo excited to announce my Pop-Up Shows in New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles this fall :D,' Roan shared an her Instagram post. 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album.' Here's everything you need to know about where to get tickets before they sell out. Good luck, babe! Ticket registration opened today, Thursday, July 24th at 12:00pm EST through Fair AXS. In order to purchase tickets, you'll need to register by this Sunday, July 27th at 11:59 P.M. EST. Then, fans will be selected at random between Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7. 'Because we're only coming to three cities, I wanted to make sure 1. we're keeping ticket prices as affordable as possible and 2. we're trying to keep them away from scalpers,' Roan shared. After registration, 'AXS will take the next week to try and remove bot or scalper emails and randomly select only real people who will be given access to purchase tickets,' Roan explained. 'If you've been selected, AXS will send you an email between Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 7th with a link to purchase — so watch your inbox AND CHECK YOUR SPAM! If you're not selected to be able to purchase tickets, you'll receive an email with details on the waitlist starting August 7th.' She'll also be donating $1 per ticket to organizations that support trans youth in each pop-up city. Saturday, September 20 at Forest Hills Stadium Register Now on AXS Sunday, September 21 at Forest Hills Stadium Tuesday, September 23 at Forest Hills Stadium Wednesday, September 24 at Forest Hills Stadium Friday, October 3 at Museum and Memorial Park Saturday, October 4 at Museum and Memorial Park Friday, October 10 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl Saturday, October 11 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl
CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
Opening of revamped New Brunswick Museum delayed to 2028
A rendering of the New Brunswick Museum's expanded collections and exhibition centre on Douglas Avenue in Saint John, which was originally scheduled to open in 2026. (Rendering by PLAY-TIME, Courtesy of Diamond Schmitt) People eager to check out the revamped New Brunswick Museum in Saint John will have to wait even longer than originally expected. The building, which was slated to launch at 277 Douglas Ave. in 2027, is now aiming for a 2028 opening date. 'Getting all those pieces in place since the sod turning took longer than expected, but we anticipate a late 2027, early 2028 building completion, and the opening in 2028 when the exhibits and everything are finished,' said Tracy Clinch, chair of the New Brunswick Museum Board of Directors. The Museum originally had a goal of opening the new building to the public in 2026. The Museum's extensive exhibit collection has been shut off from the public since it closed its exhibition space at Market Square in Saint John in 2020. It later left Market Square in 2022. 'We're very hopeful to be able to bring things that haven't been on display in decades, or in some case, never on display ever,' said Brent Suttie, chief operating officer of the Museum. 'They should be able to see that when they come visit us in mid-2028.' According to the Museum's website, it has 300,000 artifacts and 300,000 digital media assets. The Museum broke ground for its revitalization project at Douglas Avenue last August, seeking to update and restore its 90-year-old building. The project aims to expand the structure to nearly 165,000 square feet, making room for exhibition galleries, a public auditorium, a rooftop terrace, discovery centres, Indigenous engagement spaces, and research and teaching laboratories. The work will also demolish five neighbouring buildings. Earlier this week, the Museum launched the 'Making History Now' capital campaign, seeking to raise $35 million by 2027. 'What we're fundraising for, essentially, is all the great things that are going to be on display inside the building,' Clinch said. The New Brunswick government has given $58 million to the Museum while the federal government has offered $49.9 million. NB Museum A rendering of the New Brunswick Museum's expanded collections and exhibition centre on Douglas Avenue in Saint John, originally scheduled to open in 2026. (Rendering by PLAY-TIME, Courtesy of Diamond Schmitt) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
