Anthony and Demarre McGill are classical music’s Chicago guys. The two brothers grew up within the metropolis’s Chatham neighborhood. Both pursued music and have gone on to main solo and orchestral careers, and now they're coming again to their hometown for his or her first appearances on the Grant Park Music Festival. “Growing up on the South Side of Chicago,” mentioned Anthony, 40, who's ending his fifth season as principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, “I could never have imagined that I’d be flying in from New York to perform in Grant Park. It’s kind of crazy when you think about it.” Crazy or not, Anthony and Demarre, 43, principal flutist of the Seattle
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Hector Velazquez Thriving In Role As Do-Everything Pitcher For Red Sox
Every profitable baseball crew wants a Hector Velazquez. The Boston Red Sox right-hander is the Swiss-army knife of the pitching employees, pitching in lengthy reduction, high-leverage spots and even getting the occasional spot begin. Velazquez (0-0, 2.79 ERA in 5 appearances) will get his second begin of the season when the Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. To study extra why Velazquez is prospering –and even bettering — in his position,, try the “Red Sox Gameday Live” video, offered by DCU. Thumbnail picture through Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images