TuneUp Magazine November 2024

Matthew Shilvock: San Francisco Opera continues its second century with a season that demonstrates the potential of opera to connect to the most fundamental aspects of our humanity, whether through works of searing contemporary resonance like The Handmaid’s Tale or profound archetypes like Tristan and Idomeneo. We launch the 102nd season at a time of tremendous creativity in which new audiences are connecting with opera as never before, but also at a challenging time in which the fundamental fiscal model of the arts is being stretched to its limits. We must harness the incredible energy of this moment and keep this amazing opera company moving forward, but at the same time, we must scale ourselves appropriately to our revenues. San Francisco Opera is a place where the leading artists of…

The Swiss luxury watch brand has announced a partnership with Universal Pictures’ The Fall Guy, the new hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller from blockbuster director David Leitch, in theaters May 3, 2024. The film, from 87North, stars TAG Heuer brand ambassador and Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049) as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who’s drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie — being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno, played by Oscar® nominee Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place films) — goes missing. TAG Heuer is the film’s official watch sponsor, and the campaign will continue Ryan Gosling’s unique relationship with the brand, as he once again wears the perfect timepiece for the part – the 31 iconic TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph.…

2025 MARKS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUTHOR’S BIRTH Despite having lived in Central London for nearly three decades, I regret not fully exploring the rural landscape. Sure, London is great. But there’s more to England. Tour the lush green countryside dotted with manor estates steeped in history, depicting scenes like those we’ve achingly admired in captivating film adaptations of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility.” On a recent visit, the South of England was my focus. A train from Paddington Station took me to Bath Spa in Somerset before traveling on to Chawton in Hampshire, down to the seaside town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, and on to Winchester in the New Forest. This itinerary focused on Jane Austen in anticipation of 2025 events being planned…

CREDITS: MUSE: CLAVE ESPECIAL @CLAVEESPECIAL PRODUCTION/PR: BURGERROCKMEDIA @BURGERROCKMEDIA, IRMA PENUNURI @BURGERROCK PHOTOGRAPHER: FRANCO SALAS @DEBESERFRANCO PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT: JARED GALLARDO @JAREDSILLO.PH PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: KARLA GONZALEZ @KARLITAA21, JOSE VIELMAN @JOSEVIELMAN GLAM: MARIA SUKHANOVA @MARIA_NOVA Clave Especial, a band from Salinas, California, has not only made a name for themselves in the Latin and Regional Mexican music scenes but also gained recognition for their distinctive sound and performances. Formed with a passion for mixing traditional Mexican music with modern influences, Clave Especial quickly became one of the most talked about bands in their genre. Since joining Street Mob Records, a label known for high-end talent in the Latin music industry, Clave Especial has released several hit songs, including “Rapido Soy” and “Voy Enfierrado,” both of which have resonated with audiences far beyond their…

CREDITS Muse: Lysee - @lyseeofficial Public Relations & Editor for this Article: Johanna Jimenez - @fabijmenez Fashion Stylist: Lasalle - @stylebylasalle Photographer: Andres Ortiz - @andresophotography Lysee Management & PR Services: Latin New Talent - @latinnewtalent Latin New Talent Director : Johanna Jimenez - @fabijmenez Vicel Victoria Pimentel Peralta (“Lysee”) is a Latina singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 30, in 2016 she stood out as a Professional Model and Actress, for large Hollywood movie chains, brands, video clip producers for celebrities, books, soap operas, television programs, etc. Some of his most notable appearances were: Ballers season II with the actors Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock”, Andy Garcia, Omar Benson miller, John David Washington for HBO. Baywatch with actors Zachary David Alexander Efron,…

New York Fashion Week Kicks Off with Spectacular Events New York Fashion Week launched in grand style on September 4th, with two unforgettable events that perfectly captured the heritage and essence of fashion. The first event, held at the iconic Bergdorf Goodman, celebrated our friend, photographer Bill Cunningham, in a setting as elegant as it was intimate. Champagne flowed, and exquisite hors d’oeuvres made their rounds as we honored Cunningham with the release of “The Battle of Versailles: The Fashion Showdown of 1973,” a beautifully curated book by Mark Bozek, published by Rizzoli New York. Featuring rare photos from the iconic 1973 fashion show captured by Cunningham and behind-the-scenes shots by Jean-Luce Huré, the book is a window into one of the most transformative moments in American fashion history. With…