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#  GELFAND'S WORLD

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### Ukrainian Anthem Performance at Music Center and Today's Look at the National and Local Political Landscape

Written by Bob Gelfand on June 10 2024.

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## [LA Opera Triumphs with Turandot](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29005:la-opera-triumphs-with-turandot&catid=395)

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Written by Bob Gelfand on June 03 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 30 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 27 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 20 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 13 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 06 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on May 02 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 29 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 25 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 22 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 15 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 08 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on April 01 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on March 11 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on March 04 2024.

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Written by Bob Gelfand on February 29 2024.

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