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06-08-2025
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Mobile to bid ‘iconic' ship farewell
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The SS United States Conservancy is in the early design phase of a land-based museum to display artifacts and showcase the history of the SS United States. Mobile business employee injured while trying to stop alleged shoplifter The museum's exact location has not yet been decided, though renderings have begun based on dimensions of potential property in partnership with Okaloosa County. Early rendering of the potential museum in Okaloosa County with ship parts of the SS United States. (Courtesy of SS United States Conservancy) Warren Jones with the Conservancy Board of Directors said a meeting will take place this week with top donors to push forward the presented designs. 'The county has, again, partnered with us so we'll help out with the search for property and bounce around some ideas on that as well, and then they're involved in the transport of funnels to a temporary location,' Jones said. 'We've looked at the exhibits, and we've kind of mapped out what we would exhibit in the museum. There are thousands and thousands of artifacts for this museum, and they are all over the East Coast.' Having launched 74 years ago, the SS United States holds the transatlantic speed records during her maiden voyage and has carried over 1 million passengers during her time on the water before being docked in 1996. 'The record's never been broken, both eastbound and westbound, never been broken,' Jones added. 'It will never be matched, and so it's really that, you know, we, the SS United States Conservancy, have tried since 2011 to have this ship repurposed as a multi-purpose stationary ship, hotel rooms, event spaces, eateries, as such.' Gulf Breeze man wins Florida lottery Although the museum groundbreaking has no set date, reefing expects to be completed around the start of the new year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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03-07-2025
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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
The July 11 auditions at the National Opera Center offer a direct path to $41,000+ prize pool in Asia's premier vocal competition NEW YORK, July 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Date: July 11, 2025 Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit View source version on Contacts Daegu International Vocal Music CompetitionSecretary-General, Janghwan Choo+82-53-656-7733dgvocalmusic@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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03-07-2025
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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. "Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure." Share UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit
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21-02-2025
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SS United States Heads To Florida To Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef
The SS United States was once considered a beacon of American engineering, and now she will face a new life, giving a home to sea creatures of all kinds. The ocean liner, which doubled as a military vessel in her heyday, is on her way south to become the largest artificial reef on Earth. The ship broke the transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage, reaching an average speed of 36 knots (just over 41 mph), and crossing the Atlantic in three days, 10 hours and 40 minutes. The ship beat the RMS Queen Mary's time by 10 hours, according to The Associated Press. The SS United States still holds the transatlantic speed record for ocean liners. (MORE: California Gets A New National Marine Sanctuary) 'She carried four US presidents, over a million passengers, diplomats. She really was an ambassador to the world for the United States. American servicemen and servicewomen traveled on her to Europe and back,' said Warren Jones, board of directors of the SS United States Conservancy, who was lucky enough to cross the Atlantic twice on the ship, told the AP. For the last 30 years, the 1,000-foot ocean liner has been docked and rusting at a South Philadelphia pier on the Delaware River. But she headed out Wednesday to begin her final journey, pulled by five tugboats, as she can no longer move under her own power, the New York Times reported. 'The people of Philadelphia have embraced this ship for almost 30 years, she's been here. So it will be sad to see her go, you know, I'll be sad to see her not above the water,' Jones shared. 'But we're, we're content with a resolution. And it was one of the few choices we had as a conservancy for the outcome of this, as scrapping was never anything anybody wanted.' (MORE: Mysterious Tar Balls Shut Down Florida Beaches As Coast Guard Launches Investigation) Her first stop will be Mobile, Alabama, where she'll be stripped of any hazardous materials, have any remaining fuel drained and have her lead paint removed. In about a year, the SS United States will be ready for her new home off of Florida's Gulf Coast, where she will not only house various sea life, but Okaloosa County, already home to more than 500 artificial reefs, hopes the site will become a popular tourist destination for divers. The new reef has the potential to generate millions of tourism dollars annually, from spending in scuba shops to charter fishing boats and hotel spending.
