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The Natural Action team / Photo by Mark Velasquez The rebellion against conventional farming and high-tech winemaking continues its march into the mainstream. Over the last decade, search engine results for “natural wine,” which has no official designation in the U.S., have steadily increased. Last year, as the pandemic forced people away from bars and restaurants, wine clubs that focused on minimal-intervention producers became a logical option. From the growing number of shops, bars and direct-to-consumer operations that offer natural wine, here are five of the best. Natural Action Marl...

Rashmi Gopal Rao The stuff fairytales are made of The February cold in Switzerland was intense and the chill in the air was unmissable as I waited to board the train from Zurich to Gruyères, a quaint town in the heart of Switzerland. The train was dot on time, and as I settled down into my cosy, warm window seat, the cold was the last thing on my mind. I was just overwhelmed by the rustic beauty of nature all around. The snow-clad landscapes were so utterly enchanting that it kept me hooked onto my seat throughout the three-hour journey. And this was a fitting prelude to the idyllic town...

Switzerland at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam with “Tout l’univers’’. Gjon was originally due to sing “Répondez-moi” at Eurovision 2020. However, the contest was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, just like several other countries, Switzerland opted to retain its singer for 2021. And now we’ve compiled 10 facts you need to know about Switzerland’s Gjon’s Tears. Let’s do this!   1. He is Gjon Muharremaj Born Gjon Muharremaj, he performs under the moniker Gjon’s Tears. His Tears, like Marina’s Diamonds or Christine’s Queens, are metaphorical. The nam...

Rescue, as well as traditional and popular songs. View here for three days. 7:30 pm ET: Met Opera Streams presents Verdi’s Luisa Miller. Starring Sonya Yoncheva, Olesya Petrova, Piotr Beczala, Plácido Domingo, Alexander Vinogradov, and Dmitry Belosselskiy, conducted by Bertrand de Billy. Production by Elijah Moshinsky. From April 14, 2018. View here and for 24 hours. 8 pm ET: Seattle Opera presents The Big Opera Show. A journey through Seattle Opera's upcoming season featuring special guests and a performance by tenor, Lawrence Brownlee, who got his start in Seattle Opera’s young arti...

Switzerland’s entry for Eurovision is ‘Tout l‘Univers’ (The Whole Universe) and will be performed by Gjon’s Tears at the second Semi-Final on Thursday 20 May.