Here is hoping you can identify today’s Mystery Photo, but be careful. Sometimes things are not what they appear. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, and tell us where you live.
The most recent mystery was solved by Ruthy Lachman Paul of Norcross. She wrote: “La Scala Theatre (Italian: Teatro alla Scala) in Milan, Italy, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world.
‘You don’t have to be a die-hard opera fan or even a theater fan to visit La Scala. It is probably the most important opera house in the world and one of the most well-known halls. The place is defined as the pinnacle of ambition for many singers, actors, dancers, musicians and conductors, who dream of stepping onto the stage where the greats of music have performed for centuries.
“The opera house was founded in 1778 and designed by the renowned Italian architect Giuseppe Piermarini. The impressive building burned down once and was rebuilt, then destroyed again in World War II when it was damaged by bombing. It was renovated and reopened. The building itself is very large and elegant, and inside there are exhibits that tell the story of La Scala’s past. You can find costumes, set pieces and statues. The feeling of being inside a temple is clear from the first moment. The building also houses the theater museum.” The photo was sent to us years ago by Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill.
Others recognizing La Scala were Dick LoPresti, Berkeley Lake; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Stew Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, who added: “La Scala was heavily damaged during World War II. Bombing in 1943 destroyed much of the interior, but reconstruction began almost immediately after the war ended, and the theater reopened by 1946.”
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Blended global tradition highlight GGC Thanksgiving
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) kicked off the holiday season with a celebration that blended global traditions, good food and great company.
The college’s annual International Thanksgiving brought together faculty, staff and students for an early feast that honored both American and international cultures. Alongside turkey and stuffing, guests sampled dishes and desserts from around the world — a culinary tour that delighted every palate.
Adding to the festive mood, GGC faculty musicians filled the room with smooth jazz, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. History professor Dr. Richard Rawls also entertained the crowd with little-known facts about Thanksgiving, keeping spirits high throughout the afternoon.
A highlight of the event came when the Internationalization office presented the college’s Award of Excellence in Internationalization to Dr. Kristina Watkins-Mormino, professor of French and associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts, for her outstanding contributions to global education at GGC.
Throughout the celebration, faculty and staff shared opportunities for students to study abroad in more than 20 countries, including Germany, Mexico, France and Cameroon — a reminder that the world is well within reach for GGC Grizzlies.
Hosted by GGC’s Office of Internationalization, the event is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to global engagement and coincides with International Education Week, a nationwide observance that promotes the value of cultural exchange and global learning.
