"You have to try to keep growing together making sure that your paths carry on crossing," Elsa Pataky said of her marriage to Chris Hemsworth Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Elsa Honig Fine died peacefully in her sleep at home in Manhattan on April 7 The second of the three children of Samuel Honig and Yetta Edith Honig where her maternal grandfather had founded a wholesale paper-goods business The caption of her high-school yearbook photo suggested that she would become a fashion designer Elsa’s knowledge of art and art history was encyclopedic—and still vivid in the last years of her life She continued to draw until her hand became unsteady African sculpture (especially Kota reliquary figures) and paintings by her friend Joseph Delaney at Syracuse University and he was in graduate school where he also did post-doctoral work at Stanford Harold continued his post-doctoral studies at Yale where Harold co-founded a mental health clinic with Elsa’s older brother a psychiatrist—the Honig-Fine Clinic where Harold became the director of the graduate program in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee and opened a psychoanalytic psychology practice She taught art history at Knoxville College where she established the art history department and used her own foundational book The Afro-American Artist: A Search for Identity (1973) as it was the first textbook dedicated to the work of Black artists in America she published another pioneering textbook—Women and Art: A History of Women Painters and Sculptors from the Renaissance to the 20th Century (1978) Elsa cofounded the Women’s Caucus of the College Art Association she started The Woman’s Art Journal in 1980 a scholarly periodical dedicated to documenting both contemporary and historical women artists she retired and sold The Woman’s Art Journal to Rutgers University including the Woman’s Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996 the Distinguished Feminist Award from the College Art Association in 2001 and the Alumni Award from Tyler School of Art in 2002 An astute follower of politics and current events Elsa read the New York Times daily for seventy-five years and watched both television news and figure-skating competitions with keen interest She could be found doing her slow freestyle in oceans and pools everywhere Elsa liked shooting baskets; her height gave her an advantage Her artist’s eye and training in fashion design gave her an expert appreciation of the craftsmanship of clothing she moved to Manhattan—close to her granddaughter Brad—where she frequented art museums She attended dance performances and particularly enjoyed Balanchine and Alvin Ailey She had a great fund of knowledge about Hollywood films She also spent time with her daughters and granddaughter Her greatest joy was watching Flora grow up and become a published novelist Erika Fine and Amy Fine Collins (Bradley); her sister A small service will take place at noon at Doylestown Cemetery on April 19 Contributions can be made to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture in memory of Elsa Honig Fine. The online giving system has a drop-down option for notating a memorial gift.  https://giving.temple.edu/givetotyler    If you wish to send a check you can notate the memorial-gift designation by writing "In Memory of Elsa Honig Fine TYL '67" in the memo line.  Donations in memory of Elsa can also be made to the Jewish National Fund's plant-a-tree program. shop.jnf.org https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNVnHfj4P8oZdaVEBQhmRc907rieaJ7IeagApb1Lnx6ZL7daPb0awB53c2FozRKpA/photo/AF1QipOezh5ZpW8cQJ3q157aZplSDiPLVCsRMfahKji6?key=TldIcUxKV09VaGFXMXI3S21kazFBOW5CYVRkVi1R Click to watch Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors established herself in the eighties and nineties as a signature voice in tejano music and her commitment to making music her way she earned the nickname La Primera Dama del Tejano But in the years after the death of Selena and sang only “Happy Birthday,” for her grandkids when—after lobbying from her family—she returned to performing after 25 years (Read a transcript of this episode below.) Viva Tejano is produced by Ella Kopeikin and Patrick Michels and produced and engineered by Brian Standefer Graphic design is by Jenn Hair Tompkins and Victoria Millner for access to The Johnny Canales Show archives; keep an eye out for the upcoming documentary Take It Away which chronicles the rise and fall of tejano Hollywood and welcome to another episode of Viva Tejano a Texas Monthly podcast about tejano music told by the people who make it and live it Elsa established herself as one of the signature voices in tejano music—a marquee star with four straight gold records—in the thick of the golden age of tejano and for her commitment to making music her way she earned the name La Primera Dama del Tejano She didn’t sing anywhere but at family birthday parties she was a receptionist at the Houston Grand Opera she’s busy planning a second act—in a career that already helped to define tejano music I sat down with Elsa in her hometown of Houston and we kicked off our conversation by watching video of her performing on The Johnny Canales Show in the mid-nineties onstage just south of the border in Tamaulipas [Elsa Garcia performing “La Luna Será la Luna”] Sauceda: As I kind of mentioned to you a minute ago part of the way that this whole thing started was that we were working on this documentary about Johnny Canales and it started this whole discussion about just who he is and what he means So when we decided to try to promote it through this podcast why don’t we use clips of his show to sort be the through line for it?” And so I’d love to show you a clip And just tell me what you’re thinking about and just anything that comes to mind as you watch this It’s in Tamaulipas—it’s one of the border towns to Texas and Mexico And we had no idea that the crowd was going to be this huge This was like the second-biggest crowd that we had already covered in Mexico Sauceda: What was—in terms of scale of audiences was there something about his ability to bring in people at that size You said this was like the second-largest audience for you Because the show not only was tejano—his show was norteño; it was banda; it was a little bit of everything that the Mexican side and the Texas side Because I recorded—if I remember right I think I recorded like five or six albums before I got my first international hit which is “Ya Te Vi,” and so that tells you that it takes a lot that I have taken a break these last few years I feel for all the groups that are out there hustling and doing their thing because they don’t have the backing of the big recording companies I read that you were an accountant and a bookkeeper before you did music if we take it back a little bit further than that you’re going to college.” It just didn’t happen you’re going to get married and start your family little did I know that my husband had a band “I’m never going to marry a musician and the girls like ’em.” And I didn’t want that life And so here I am—here I am already married Was he just kind of sneaking off and playing music and they—small little gigs or whatever and they weren’t looking to be a big band you realized that they have one and you decided to join them and he started having the rehearsals there at the house They eventually had a gig at the University of Houston And so I would go to the gigs; he would take me to the gigs and so he didn’t know if he was going to finish the night or not I’ve heard you singing them in the shower.” And I was really a super—I am a super shy but he asked me as a favor to save the night They wouldn’t get paid if the gig didn’t get done And then I would take my breaks in between having children Sauceda: When did it become—when was there a decision that this is going to be what you’re going to do He had the vision—the vision that a lot of local groups never put into action “We finally had our first hit.” So we were getting calls from all over the U.S. [Elsa Garcia performing “Ya Te Vi”] But Victor had this special ability to see that there was something beyond local for me I was a radio DJ at the number one Mexican station in Houston which was the first 24-hour, seven days a week So I started there on the morning drive with Jaime Was that also just a function of you being a musician suddenly “Tú Dices,” and I forget what the other song We heard you had a song.” And so we took this 45 “You have an amazing voice on the radio when you do interviews.” And so I left my bank job took a chance in radio—something I had never and then they started running short on money—and they still owe me money you know—it was over $4,800 that they owe me Why cry over spilled milk–type of thing I get this magical call from the program director of La Tremenda the number one local AM Mexican—a hundred percent Mexican I’ve got to turn this Tex-Mex ability and just go a hundred percent Spanish.” And I did Things have really come fairly easy to me in life and that’s when “Ya Te Vi” came out We’re going to give it a shot and do or die I want to go out there and never have a regret what if I had given it a shot and gone on the road Why look back and say ‘what if?’ ” And so “You’ve got the number one rated talk show in Houston I can’t let you go.” And I said “This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for me.” He says I’ll give you a leave for three months ’Cause I know you’re going to come right back and I hope you’re wrong.” And we left and we traveled all the Midwest—Michigan And we got as far as New York—there were a lot of people from Puebla up in New York City And we had a promoter that would take us there—a promoter that would book you three different clubs the same night to go up there and give everybody the best for an hour and then jump in a van and head to the next club You don’t even find that happening anymore you and Victor both seem to have been very much in tune with the business-opportunity side of this Because I feel like a lot of creative musicians don’t—they’re like “I don’t want to deal with the business; leave it over there; just let me play.” And y’all seem to be chasing the opportunity But I think wasn’t really a “we,” it was a Victor—it was a Victor thing ’Cause I had to focus on the talent side I had to focus on finding the next big song You’re only as good and as popular as your last hit but I think when you’re in the moment “I got to get the next hit.” And so the writers start coming to you—“Hey can you listen to it?” And you take it from there I took it to the point where I would not listen to other female artists because I didn’t want to get influenced I appreciate and respect everything they did some of that stuff may come and blend into me And I think that’s what we accomplished they wanted us—the record company was based out of San Antonio you’re going to get engineers that are used to doing their own tejano sound Sauceda: What would you define as your sound What are the things that stick out to you that differentiate you Elsa Garcia: If you listen to tejano and you listen to Elsa you’ll know immediately—almost immediately—the difference [Elsa Garcia performing on The Johnny Canales Show] Elsa Garcia: The synthesizer had more of a zzzz—sustainable note because me being originally from Monterrey we had been raised listening to nothing but norteño music—nothing but norteño Let’s put synthesizer here.” And you just play with it going back to the studio for the next album I’m telling you—I have to brag Sauceda: You’ve given Victor a lot of credit for really helping push this along in the early stages This was his thing that he was doing over here And how were those dynamics once you became Sauceda: When did the shift from Ash Wednesday to Elsa become Elsa Garcia: I think it went from Ash Wednesday to All-American Band And then after that is when I became the Elsa Garcia Band Victor was taking the reins on the management side and I am going to have to take the reins here.” No This year we’re celebrating our fifty-second anniversary One of the subjects that I’ve brought up with people a lot is just this idea that I think a lot of people perceive tejano musicians as mostly just being into that type of music But if you go and you talk to really any number of the musicians they’ve all had a lot of other influences that are outside of tejano music And so I’m curious,—you mentioned your parents were musicians back then—what they called caravanas where they would put all these artists together and they’d take ’em from town to town to town to town She was by my side the whole time—she went on tour with me And my siblings and I sometimes talk about this and we all kind of feel like she lived vicariously through me Because I think she didn’t have the support that I had I think she just didn’t have the right husband that believed in her like my husband believed in me that she lived through me things that she would’ve loved to live Sauceda: This conversation resonates with me I’ve always felt like my parents—both my parents have always been so supportive but I’m struggling with this now with my mom: My mom’s got Alzheimer’s Sauceda: And I feel like I’m at a kind of crescendo—or maybe not the peak of my career but I’m at a really amazing spot right now and she’s only partially able to participate in it My dad told me the other day that she has these episodes and it’ll kind of reset her a little bit there’s J.B.” And I think that there’s a chord that moms can have that’s struck when we’re able to kind of go do the next level up from what they were able to achieve.  that our parents want us to be better than they are Even though you do see situations where parents hinder and hold back their children from becoming who they truly are because of their insecurities They don’t want their kid to be better than them—“It’s going to make me look bad.” But on the contrary your children are a tribute to what you brought to the table to them and what you taught them and showed them how to do And I think it’s a tribute to your parents when they see how you do better than they have possibly done Sauceda: How many records were you selling back in the nineties Elsa Garcia: I think a gold record in tejano back then was—and Victor may correct me—I think it’s between 50 to 80,000 Elsa Garcia: Which doesn’t compare to the American But that’s a lot for a genre in a market like this what’s interesting about your career was Elsa Garcia: It wasn’t actually—actually I think my last time onstage was in ’99 We were coming back from a tour from Florida I think I need some time off to recharge and rethink all this.” what happened was that—it really goes back to when Selena passed away because they kept repeating to the point of—the listeners blah.” And I think people started believing it Sauceda: It’s like the party’s over Elsa Garcia: So much so that I think the record companies stepped back and said the hell with everybody else.” They pretty much indirectly finished—tried to finish—our careers we could see that the amount of people—and I’m being honest—the amount of people started going down and down and down and we were coming up short with paying the band members “I think I’m going to get out.” But most of that stuff happened directly with Victor I think I need to recharge.” And so we took a couple of weeks off because I did go through “Why did I do this What do I do now?” That was my biggest question I got over myself—I’ve always been a strong person and move on.” And we literally started from zero who was an accomplished singer—by this time he was working at the opera house and I’ve wondered this exact scenario—where did everybody go Did everybody make enough money that they don’t work anymore Elsa Garcia : That would never happen.  You don’t even see anyone close to being a millionaire this is public information—he had seventy-three or seventy-something thousand in her bank That’s the whole picture right there Look how successful she was at that moment “I’m going to take a break”—and the next you’re a receptionist at the Grand Opera house Sauceda: What was that like navigating that I just do what I need to do at this moment And so she brought me in as the assistant to the main guy there Got my license and started doing real estate—and I did well in real estate but it wasn’t what I wanted to be doing because people were coming to me because of my name And they weren’t coming to buy houses I’m very grateful that people remembered and people wanted to take a picture promoters and everybody never stopped calling—you know “Can you come do this gig?” “No I’m out.” And so we put our three children through college—all three graduated from day one: “Our children are going to go to college.” We didn’t have that opportunity “Our kids are going to do it.” So we had a beautiful life So it wasn’t—fast-forward twenty-five years my brother and my sister took me to lunch and convinced me that it was time Sauceda: So that was going to be my next question I think had either just played or were about to play your first show in a long time we hit one of the biggest stages in Monterrey because here in this beautiful place is where I came to listen to my vocals and see if I still had it That was going to be the determining moment so it wasn’t even really a given that you’d be able to “I don’t even know if I can sing I sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to my kids and my grandkids Sauceda: What do you attribute so much of that passion to have 25,000 people show up after all this time Were you concerned at all about filling a space that big I never go into doing things with any thoughts of what-ifs The rest I can take care of.” I’ve got a badass band back there I feel like you’ve got one of the most supportive support structures around you I wouldn’t have been able to do this if it wasn’t that it was family They’re the first ones that backstab you They’re the first ones that turn your back on you or they betray you.” And it just has never happened that way for us We’ve got some really good things coming up this year.  Sauceda: Are you going to continue to play Elsa Garcia: And I’m just doing—I’m not doing tours we always say we’re going to do just special big shows we’ve got a couple of propositions this year as well And it’s something that I don’t have to do is that I don’t have to be doing this I just wanted it to be worthwhile for everybody Sauceda: You’re coming back into a very in that there have been artists who have kind of just stuck it out and have been just out grinding and playing the small And then you’ve got these newer bands that are more classified as música mexicana and less kind of pure-play tejano And do you feel like that’s changed your perspective on what you want to do?  Elsa Garcia: I’m not going to compromise I’m not going to do what everybody else is doing I don’t have any plans on recording right now because it’s really an exciting thing to do And when I heard those people sing my songs it’s still surreal for me how we pulled it off and how the people It’s really amazing what happened to me in 2024 you’ve been on break for twenty-five years our kids laugh—you’ve been on our Saturday and Sunday playlist.  for the parents to pass this small genre of music that is so unique and so beautiful that—pass it on to the next generations It doesn’t take away from loving norteño music and it’s the music that I always loved We have little Joe; we have Ruben out there hustling They never changed the path that they were on [Elsa Garcia performing “Con Brazos Abiertos”] I’ll be back next week to close out our season of Viva Tejano with an absolute legend of tejano music for going on seventy years Druid Heights is not currently open to visitors We ask that you respect the privacy of the residents who still live there "I know myself linked by chains of fire / To every woman who has kept a hearth."1 extended-family community" as well as visiting artists Elsa was a writer, poet, and philosopher. She wrote the first book of openly lesbian love poetry in North America, On a Grey Thread (1923) she was attracted to philosophical anarchism – the intellectual critique of authority – but generally shied away from ideology She preferred questions to answers and privacy to publicity Druid Heights gave her the opportunity to embody her philosophy on a daily basis free herself from "the ossified patterns of establishment culture," and most importantly reads her poem "Chains of Fires" over photos and footage of Elsa The inspiration for the poem came to Elsa when she built a fire in the first home she ever owned Alone and feeling defeated in the rundown house during a storm on the Winter Solstice of 1940 she desired a transformative ritual and began kindling a fire she felt "there was born the joyous sense of connectedness." When she looked into the flames she felt the presence of women – women she’d known but also elders from far back who had "kindled and tended sacred and domestic fires" with the same sparks that now lit her fire In the poem she smells in the smoke "hut and castle and cave / Mansion and hovel." She then sees grandmothers back to beginnings / Huddled beside holes in the earth / of igloo cabin." The women she recalls lived in every type of home imaginable and yet have shared in the ritual of keeping a hearth The process of starting "new fire" with the "coals of the old" links each fire to the last connecting all women through this moment of renewal and rebirth Elsa saved the charcoal from her Solstice Fire to kindle the next year’s fire She enacted this ritual the rest of her life carrying the charcoal to Druid Heights where the other residents and visiting women partook each year on the Winter Solstice.5 then a woman whose primary identification and loyalty is with women as lovers and friends."6 Elsa strives to show that she was a whole human person like anyone else Living at Druid Heights was her experiment "unintentional community" that always welcomed and followed the needs of its participants.7 Following the needs of the people was how craftsmen Roger Somers and Ed Stiles – the two other legal owners besides Elsa – came to build over a dozen structures in an eclectic It was also how Druid Heights became an enclave for those hoping to escape mainstream America – a place equal parts wild party and hard work - that welcomed all people Ed Stiles remembered it as a time where "[a]nything was possible on any given day…it was just like wide open."8 Many famous artists visited or resided for a time the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Synder and the feminist law professor Catherin Mackinon Elsa knew intimately the price of conformity She valued deeply the fact that her home at Druid Heights allowed her to be self-directed and autonomous She refused to marry a man just to gain economic security as many in her position felt forced to do she envisioned Druid Heights becoming a retreat specifically for women artists where "compatible women might be brought together for shared activity on many levels." Most importantly she wanted to encourage women's comradeship to counter how society – men children – separated women from each other Elsa passed away before this dream could be realized.9 the National Park Service (NPS) purchased Druid Heights through eminent domain and incorporated it into Muir Woods National Monument but guests and non-legal tenants had to leave.10 When Elsa died in her home in 1986 the days of Druid Height’s palpable radicalism had long passed A few long-term residents still live at Druid Heights and the unoccupied buildings have fallen into disrepair the NPS determined Druid Heights eligible for the National Register of Historic Places for a number of reasons including its contribution to the development of a creative alternative community and for Elsa's contribution to LGB history and literature Today, Druid Heights is quiet, not unlike how Elsa first experienced it. Beginning with Coast Miwok women the land has been home to many women who have tended sacred and domestic fires over the centuries Elsa's dream lives on through Marcelina Martin who performs Elsa’s Winter Solstice Fire ritual each year and the many women who value connection and friendship between women above all else.11 This project was made possible through the National Park Service in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go She told Vogue Australia in 2018 that she wasn't sure how their marriage survived in its early stages he wasn't known at all and I grew with him and experienced all his successes and changes and then he became just so huge and I've been sharing that too," Pataky explained "Going through every moment and being there with him with every success was actually a good thing—we grew together It's difficult when you go from being an unknown person to a very known person and all the changes that come with that." Hemsworth has certainly found phenomenal success throughout his career but he also believes that none of it would matter without his wife by his side When the Transformers One actor accepted his Hollywood Walk of Fame star in May 2024 he thanked Pataky for being "endlessly encouraging and supportive." "It doesn't get lost on me that she put aside her own dreams in order to support mine. [I am] forever in your debt," Hemsworth said during his acceptance speech "The fact [is] that nothing that I do none of it is special without you by my side Here’s a look at Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s marriage and their fairytale romance Related: Chris Hemsworth's Net Worth Is Almost As Mighty As Thor Chris Hemsworth is married to Elsa Lafuente Medianu She attended the Universidad de San Pablo CEU to study journalism and left college when she was offered a role in the long-running Spanish television series Al Salir de Clase in 1997 What does Elsa Pataky do?Pataky is a model and actress, most notably known for her role as Elena in the Fast and Furious franchise. Her acting career blossomed in Spanish television and movie roles before she went international. She has also starred in Snakes on a Plane, Giallo and Give 'Em Hell she starred in the movie Interceptor on Netflix playing an army lieutenant trying to save the world after 16 nuclear missiles are fired at America “It took us from being parents to creative collaborators on a film project; which was a really different experience,” she added Pataky also worked alongside her husband back in 2013's Thor: The Dark World where she served as Natalie Portman's body double during reshoots She took a break from acting to stay at home to raise their kids, but she says it’s a decision she chose to make. "I wanted to focus on my children because I had already worked a lot," she explained to Hola magazine I wanted to stay with them and enjoy them to the fullest—but it was my decision." Hemsworth opened up about his relationship with Pataky back in 2017 to GQ Australia and said didn’t really see each other for a few years she’s certainly given up more than I have." In June 2024, it was revealed that the couple had reportedly attended marriage counseling and made an effort to spend more time together Hemsworth also reportedly encouraged his wife to start acting again Pataky has been adding to her resume in recent years headlining the Netflix action movie Interceptor (2022) and appearing alongside her husband in 12 Strong (2018), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) How did Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky meet?Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky were introduced to each other by talent agent William Ward in early 2010 They went public with their romance on the red carpet by September Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky Frank Trapper/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images "There was no light-bulb moment," Hemsworth reflected during a 2010 interview with Elle and she has a sense of humor and a passionate attitude toward life which is nice to try to keep up with." How long has Chris Hemsworth been married?Hemsworth and Pataky have been married for more than a decade The pair were married in 2010 shortly after Christmas while on vacation with both of their families I don’t know how we survived as a couple,” Pataky candidly shared with Vogue Australia in 2018 “We were married and then a year after we had kids but we came out good because there is a lot of love between us and we are very strong personalities but love each other so much Why didn’t Elsa Pataky take Chris Hemsworth's last name?Pataky’s last name is not Hemsworth. During an appearance on Australia’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show Hemsworth shared that their travel schedules were the issue I think she still may," the Transformers One star said "I think it was when we were coming back from America We were living in Europe and deciding where to go It was a complication of passports and so on." Pataky has said that last names in Spain are a complicated issue She uses her grandmother's surname "Pataky" as an actor which is weird; your mom's and your dad's." She is seven years older than Chris Hemsworth What language is Elsa Pataky fluent in?Pataky is actually multilingual: She speaks Spanish he surprised her by purchasing and renovating a stone-built castle in New York for the pair to live in Between 2005 and 2008, Hemsworth dated his Home & Away co-star Australian actress Isabel Lucas Does Chris Hemsworth have kids?Hemsworth and Pataky have three children followed by their twin sons Tristan and Sasha in 2014 Hemsworth revealed what he thought was the most beautiful thing about fatherhood. "I think [parenthood] brings out the child in all of us," he previously told Parade "It reminds you of the fascination you had with things and how you can spend hours just being with someone Related: Get to Know Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's 3 Kids They both have five symbols of the Runic alphabet correlating with the letters C Hemsworth also inked the C on Pataky’s wedding ring finger and she returned the favor by inking E on his Pataky also unknowingly manifested her marriage when she was a teenager When she was 15 she got a tattoo of the Thor symbol on her bicep decades before she met the man who would play Thor on the big screen it’s about Thor and I ended up marrying [the man] who plays Thor It is shocking how things in life [turn out] I just liked that [symbol] and the legend he had was so beautiful and I wanted to keep it.” What is the key to their long marriage?Elsa Pataky revealed the secret to their long-lasting marriage. “He makes me laugh every day, like in all-day situations and everything,” she told Access Hollywood in 2022 “And we respect each other and have time for each other even having kids.” In an April 2025 interview with Hola Spain Pataky shared tips on keeping a marriage alive and from crisis you can learn a lot," Pataky said in Spanish "When you've been together so many years you have to bend time to continue to grow together for your paths to continue to cross and to continue to enjoy each other despite time changing you and them You have to try to share new experiences and do new things together It's important to continue to renew yourself." She continued: "There are things that change but others that unite you to the person you love like laughing together and enjoying the little moments You should continue to be curious about one another and to admire each other Next, Look Back at Chris Evans' Love Life and Find Out Who He's Married to Now By Michaela Zeno February 25, 2025 The graduate of Elon University’s music theatre program reflects on her roles in the popular Broadway musical and the journey to success on stage Less than half a year after graduating with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elon University Elsa Keefe answered the call that changed her career The music theatre alumna had recently accepted work with a regional theatre when her agent shared unexpected news: Keefe was invited to join the ensemble cast of “& Juliet,” a Broadway jukebox musical featuring songs from NSYNC She soon began an intense schedule of performing eight shows a week while rehearsing during the day to learn the two lead roles she understudies: the nurse who serves as Juliet’s mentor and confidant Keefe is now responsible for being ready to perform one of three roles in the two-and-a-half-hour show “I think learning different roles has influenced how I do other parts of the show,” she said Keefe’s interest in the stage started in elementary school with a community youth theater The Who’s “Tommy,” took place in New Hampshire during her sophomore year of high school “I started doing theater again when I was probably 9 years old and I don’t think I’ve taken a break since then,” Keefe said Keefe focused on building her life and reputation in music theater and she credits her success to the support of friends and the campus community “Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,” was an important milestone “Getting to do that show was a really amazing way to meet some upperclassmen,” said Keefe “College is so much of starting to figure out who you are and that can be influenced by the people around you and your environment Elon gave me a lot of resilience and empathy for understanding how other people learn.” She was soon featured in Elon performances of “42nd Street,” “Head Over Heels” and “Bridges of Madison County.” As a performer considered a mid-sized dancer Keefe’s goal has been to continue the push toward more diverse representations of body sizes on stage “I’m really hoping to create roles that accept more people into the Broadway community,” Keefe said Keefe said she feels fortunate to have the opportunity to dance on Broadway in the body she has Audience members were delighted to see her onstage “’& Juliet’ is incredible because they have created an ensemble of talented dancers that more accurately represents the wide array of people that see our show,” Keefe said and so is everybody else in the audience.” Elon classes also helped develop her professionalism and she considers herself “very lucky that I had great professors” who have already reached out to congratulate her on her Broadway debut So have fellow Elon University alumni who have reached Broadway “What stands out as someone who taught Elsa was her strong determination to grow into a triple threat performer in the face of challenges – to improve her singing acting and dancing simultaneously and to weave them together when performing,” Liu said “Seeing Elsa perform onstage on Broadway was an incredible experience It is just so rewarding to see students shine in their element whether that be performing onstage presenting research/creative work or growing into a new phase of their own artistic journey.” Keefe’s advice for young performers is to acknowledge that “what we do requires a lot of ourselves” and it can be hard to separate you as a person and your work “I think the people I admire the most and the people that have the most longevity in this career path are the people that are able to exist as humans outside of what we do,” Keefe said “& Juliet” is currently showing at The Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City. Visit the website for tickets and showtimes Tagged: Elon University Professor of History Michael Matthews explores the romantic and sexual lives of Mexico City’s poor and working class during the rule of Porfirio Diaz The 6th annual Maker Takeover featured students’ experiments business and creative works to showcase the hard work taking place in Elon University’s Maker Hub Nia James says when doctors weren’t taking her pain seriously her athletic trainer and Elon alum John Lavender ’94 was her lifesaving advocate The graduate of Elon University’s human services studies program works on policy advocacy in Washington in a prestigious fellowship with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Get more Elon news delivered to your inbox © 2025 Elon University | All Rights Reserved After an average start to her clay court season Naomi Osaka has found her feet at the 2025 L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo in France this week The Japanese starlet is looking to earn a much-needed title before heading 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Greene the cast and crew bring a magical night to the stage under her guidance Ennen is a Minnesota native and University of Minnesota alum who also teaches at Carleton College She’s performed all around town in productions like The Andrews Sisters Onstage Jackson Han is based in New York and has acted in the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen and regionally in Once and Be More Chill We spoke with Ennen and Jackson Han about the musical and exploring the themes of self-acceptance Gillian Jackson Han: When you're a kid and you want to sing and you want to dance so that's sort of how my love of musical theater started I never really stopped and my love for musical theater just kept growing and I went to college and studied musical theater I sort of discovered that I can love these two facets of the art completely independently of one another Julia Ennen: My love for it started at a really young age I'm not from a super musical family or anything I have incredibly supportive parents and very supportive family we always watched musicals and were always making songs and always singing I had a karaoke-themed birthday party and I made everybody get up and sing and dance and I had a full-on choreographed routine to "They Both Reached for the Gun" from Chicago but I did not study musical theater until grad school so I ended up doing a more liberal arts approach and then later sort of specialized in this field This is both of your debuts at the Children’s Theatre Company what are you looking forward to about performing here but just the fact that it's the Children's Theatre so there's going to be so many kids in the audience and I think kids are the most important audience we have For them to be taking in the world that we're going to create for them to take in the relationships that we're creating on stage I think is going to be hopefully so powerful for them But I'm also really excited to be on the other end and receive everything that they're giving to us and I'm so stoked for everybody to see these costumes and these sets The show is for children and they're going to love it but the show is inherently for children just because it's Disney and love has gone into building this world What has it been like creating your own interpretations and the character and world building is so strong that our outline for who we're playing never changes which actually makes our job much easier because we get to bring our hearts to the outline that was already given Our job is to just make them real people and not cartoons there's not too much I have to do other than tell the story as honestly as I possibly can you will get my brand new interpretation of the role Ennen: There is something to be said of just us executing the vision beautifully laid out by our director I would absolutely agree with what Gillian said and something that Tiffany established day one was that we are finding the gritty play within this spectacle of a show it's not that we're devoid of the magic or the spectacle or anything but it's our job as actors to find the gritty humanity within this because there's like a lot of like crazy human themes and messiness in this script and in the story that like I don't even think I fully realized until we were in the room doing it The more that Gillian and I can bring this out in them and our whole cast can bring out their characters layering the spectacle on top I think just creates this perfect show Do you identify or relate to your characters Jackson Han: I am a protective older sister to a fearless younger sister there's so much of me that is so obviously Anna-coded in the rehearsal room and having the script in my hand I'm not embracing a lot of those qualities currently there are some things about me that I for sure am Elsa and vice versa these girls are at their core just like aggressive empaths and they just express it in different ways and I think Julia and I are both also aggressive empaths There's a lot of those little things that we have in common I think she gets really excited about the people that she loves I also think that there's a part of me that relates to Elsa and maybe feeling like there's parts of her that she needs to hide in order to best serve the people around her I think that's something I can relate to as well It also explores themes of self-acceptance and understanding and embracing who you are What do you hope people take from the show and the themes it discusses which is embracing all that you are is the only way to find out what you can do but until you own every ounce of the things that make you "you," you'll never know what you're capable of the thing that I would want folks to see and to walk away with is just the power of the many forms of love that we have in our life whether it is familial or friendship or romantic Learning to trust that love and that it's really and all of these parts of us are powerful and one maybe isn't more important than the other at the beginning of the show she's putting quite a lot on romantic love and that's not ultimately what really saves the day her making space for all of the relationships in her life including the one with herself and learning to trust herself Key Enterprises LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards This will be Reese Sweeney’s first professional theater performance As Disney's “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens this weekend will take the stage April 20 as Young Elsa Sweeney is an 11-year-old in fifth grade student at Blake School and a Southwest Minneapolis resident Sweeney is part of the production's Snow Cast that rotates with the Ice Cast which opened the show with previews on April 15 The show runs through June 15 and is suitable for all ages We caught up with Sweeney during her spring break but even during the school week performers were rehearsing five hours a night and nine hours on Saturdays “My teacher is super understanding,” Sweeney said Sweeney said she has enjoyed playing Young Elsa because she is such a complex character as she–spoiler alert–feels responsible for her mother’s death and her sister Anna’s safety For those familiar with Disney’s “Frozen” movie Sweeney said that Elsa and Anna are portrayed in the Children Theatre Company production as even more powerful than what is seen in the movie exploring deeper themes of girl power and community “You learn more backstory about everything,” Sweeney said “The show assumes you don't know the movie.” Sweeney has performed in productions like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Annie” and  “Willy Wonka” at Morningside Theatre Company alongside her peers But this is Sweeney’s first professional theater production where she is working with teenagers “I like to talk a lot,” Sweeney said with a laugh Sweeney will also be in many ensemble scenes throughout the performance Children’s Theatre Company is located 2400 3rd Ave. S. and performances of Disney's “Frozen” Wednesday through Sunday through June 15. 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Upgrade to a different browser or install Google Chrome Frame to experience this site I have a vivid memory from my junior year of high school—I had recently auditioned for the high school production of The Sound of Music and was scouring the cast list for my name I finally found it listed next to the role of “Baroness Elsa Schraeder.“ This is embarrassing to admit but I had never before seen the movie in its entirety and wasn’t familiar with the character Long story short: Playing the baroness ended up being one of my all-time favorite roles Despite her nature and the role she plays in the story’s plot line I share this story because I’ve always felt a certain affinity for the name Elsa. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade screened regularly in my childhood home, and beyond exposure to the name itself, I’ve always had an interest in Nordic cultures I’ve also always had a penchant for names beginning with E (not entirely shocking When my husband and I were curating potential baby girl names we knew that Elsa also came with a Disney connotation as the ice-powered princess from Frozen To be as clear as humanly possible (for those who’ve asked and for those who don’t know me personally but are currently reading this): We did not name our daughter after the Disney cartoon princess We simply stayed true to ourselves and named our daughter our collective favorite name in spite of pop culture I am so proud every single day that we did Here’s why I cherish (and do not regret) naming our daughter Elsa When I became pregnant with our first child (a boy my husband and I instantly began discussing names but my husband is much more in the traditional names camp We immediately agreed upon a boy’s name but could not agree upon a girl’s name to save our lives.  While I loved the baby name Elsa (detailed above) I was almost embarrassed to say it out loud (Yes we also finally found a name we agreed upon The name hit on my desire for uniqueness (I have yet to meet another “real life” Elsa) and struck a chord with my German husband Despite the overwhelming popularity of Frozen (and maybe because of it), Elsa is not presently a popular name. I have yet to see it on a “Most Popular Baby Names” list and several nurses in the delivery wing noted at separate times that they had yet to deliver or care for a baby bearing that name.  I can only imagine that the Disney film association has kept others from naming their daughters Elsa I came across many baby app-hosted conversations initiated by mothers polling public opinion on whether or not they were dooming their daughter by naming her Elsa the general consensus was “Definitely do not Go with your second choice.” While it makes me sad that these other moms it does make me even gladder that my husband and I ultimately went with our gut Frozen won’t be popular forever (right?).  I’m hopeful my daughter won’t have multiple school classmates who go by the same name While it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of life I have to imagine there is something very fun and special about being the only [insert name] you know.  As the name was set on the birth certificate knew some people would associate it with Frozen But what we didn’t realize was what that association would mean for our daughter’s future friends and peers.  a family of two young girls arrived and began playing alongside our kids I’ll never forget the way both girls’ eyes lit up in wonder when they discovered their playground companion shared the name of the infamous snow queen.  While I’m biased (of course) and believe my daughter has a personality that draws people in I do also believe that my husband and I granted her a little extra magic when we chose her name Her peers are drawn to her like moths to a flame Of course—despite how much my husband and I love and respect her name—it’s a very real possibility that our daughter may not share our feelings and perceptions as she grows I very sincerely hope this is not the case I hope that Frozen associations are long past and that she instead views the name as something unique to her comes to view the name the way my husband and I do—as elegant and timeless.  Either way, another reason we chose our daughter’s name was for the nicknames. After seeing Legally Blonde for the first time as a pre-teen, I entertained—for several years—naming a potential future daughter Elle. I love that I can now use Elle as a nickname. My husband and I also debated the name Elsie when deciding upon a name (a name that’s cropping up more frequently) feeling content that Elsie could be pocketed as a pet name.  we also love the nicknames that come with it—an important consideration when choosing a baby name.  as well) of parents changing their baby’s name in the ninth inning A snide comment from a family member—a moment of “honesty” from a good (“good”) friend can crush a parent’s or couple’s baby name dreams in the blink of an eye As a parent who’s been on the receiving end of “Did you name your daughter after Frozen?” (Well the name Elsa has been around since the 13th century.) I empathize with anyone who’s been made to feel as though their choice of baby name is peculiar or less than But at the end of the day—whether you’ve received unpleasant comments or are currently debating a “controversial” name—I say as nicely as possible: To heck with it—who cares Who cares if it isn’t your mom’s favorite choice or if your chosen name doesn’t resonate with your circle of friends And your baby deserves to have a name that you love That you—who loves them fiercely with your entire being more than anyone else in the entire world—chose just for them Find joy in naming your child what you know in your heart to be true and right Parenting insights delivered straight to your inbox The further Ohio State gets into the season, the more confidence coach Kevin McGuff is showing in freshman center Elsa Lemmila. In the Buckeyes' 86-78 overtime victory against Iowa on Feb. 17 McGuff kept Lemmila on the court from beginning of the fourth quarter until the final buzzer The 34 minutes Lemmila recorded was a season high Opting for Lemmila to remain in the game and defend Hannah Stuelke Stuelke finished with 10 points and 5 rebounds "We wanted (Stuelke) to have to score over Elsa," McGuff said if you give her angles or she dribbles by you .. made her shoot over her so we could get her to miss." With Lemmila playing, starting center Ajae Petty watched from the bench something that rarely happened during the first half of the season Lemmila entered her first year with the Buckeyes coming off an ACL injury she suffered while playing for Tapiolan Honka Club The injury kept Lemmila out of early practices at OSU She didn't get back on to the court until September "She gets a little bit better each week," McGuff said "She’s still in a mode of coming off that injury in high school of getting comfortable and not second-guessing certain things there’s a higher ceiling for her if she’ll just stay focused." The 6-6 Lemmila racked up solid minutes in non-conference play 1 option at center – especially in big moments Against Stanford arguably the toughest non-conference opponent on Ohio State's regular-season schedule Lemmila's playing time was still limited as the Buckeyes began Big Ten play She averaged just over 8 minutes in the first 7 conference games But there was a shift in the middle of January In Ohio State's statement win against Maryland, Lemmila recorded 5 rebound and 4 blocks in 23 minutes we are seriously so proud of Elsa," Ohio State junior Cotie McMahon said "The fact that we can count on her as a freshman is just something that not everybody has the opportunity to do and it is really nice because we can literally count on her just cleaning up our mistakes." One of the biggest reasons Lemmila is getting more playing time is her defense She scored 4 of the Buckeyes' 13 points in overtime and grabbed the defensive rebound that kept Minnesota from gaining an extra possession while Ohio State was ahead 2 points "Making sure I guard the screens correctly and she has provided defensive sparks against top Big Ten centers Stuelke and Lauren Betts of UCLA "Elsa makes reads that not a lot of freshmen can make," McMahon said I feel like that’s where she really thrives and knows that she’s capable of being a very strong force on defense." bmackay@dispatch.com @brimackay15 2024 at Birchview Gardens Assisted Living in Hackensack MN Elsa was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School in 1956 and moved to the Twin Cities after graduation She worked in the office at General Mills for seven years they moved to Hackensack in 1966 and later divorced in the early 1980’s In 1985 Elsa wed John McNelis and moved to Minnetonka She worked in the Activities/Athletics Office at Minnetonka High School and loved every minute of it They lived in Minnetonka but spent the summers listening to the loons and enjoying the beautiful sunsets in Hackensack on Larson Lake Elsa remained in Hackensack full time where she enjoyed reading playing bridge and spending time with family and friends.  Elsa was very proud of her Swedish heritage She was able to speak Swedish and could converse with her many Swedish cousins on her numerous trips to Sweden She had a love of traveling the world and made trips to Europe Russia and many places across the United States Elsa’s faith was very strong as was her love of the piano She loved singing in the choir and also was an organist at the Union Congregational Church (UCC) in Hackensack for over 50 years.  Elsa loved her family deeply and enjoyed sharing her Swedish culture and traditions She is survived by: her daughter Kirsten (Todd) Eggena of Hackensack; sons Karl (Aly) Nelson of Andover and Eric (Sara) Nelson of Lino Lakes; her grandchildren Blake (Grace) Demars Cade Nelson and Heath Nelson; great grandson her stepsister Phyllis Sherman and her stepbrother Ken Erickson The family would like to express its sincerest appreciation to the staff and caregivers at Birchview Gardens who provided outstanding care and tenderness to Elsa.  from 10:00 - 11:00 AM with the Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the Union Congregational Church (UCC) in Hackensack.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union Congregational Church of Christ in Hackensack or Paws + Claws Rescue and Resort in Hackensack. A live stream of the memorial service will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/@ucchackmn/stream Arrangements handled by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pine River.  Elsa Toland (she/her) is a junior at Swarthmore pursuing a major in History and a minor in Mathematics She's been passionate about both history and reading since she was small she works to support these interests through her work as an archivist assistant for the Peace Collection an editor for the undergraduate history journal and the librarian for Psi Phi's 3000-book science fiction collection She's also the president of Swarthmore's Swing Dance Club What are you reading these days? I recently finished To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey a fantastic historical fiction set in Alaska in the late 19th century It's beautifully written through a series of diary entries which make the settings and the story feel vividly real I'm about to start reading Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir which is the second book in the Locked Tomb series The first book in the series broke my heart but my friends insist Harrow the Ninth is worth the read Describe your favorite place to read on campus: I love to read and do work on the cherry border in the springtime There's something magical about being surrounded by all those pink flowers (I may spend more time watching the cherry trees than actually getting work done.) Is there a book you've read multiple times? Oh and I often find it comforting to dive back into stories I know I've reread Six of Crows and its sequel plenty of times. The Fountains of Silence by Ruth Sepetys is another one I'm very fond of—it's a historical fiction novel set in Franco's Spain Is there a book you pretend to have read? I did not read Portrait of the Artist in high school I was supposed to read Portrait of the Artist in high school What's the latest book you could not finish even though you thought you should? I recently stopped partway through Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen What's your favorite reading genre? That's a close race between fantasy and historical fiction given that I'm the librarian for Psi Phi's library but these two always had a strong hold on my soul What book do you recommend most often? That depends on the person I'm recommending it to One book I often recommend is The Glass Sentence by S.E It's the first in a delightful speculative fiction trilogy and while it's written for a slightly younger age group (think early teens) the world-building is more creative than in many books I've read The series takes place in an alternative Earth that has fractured into different time periods — Boston is in the 19th century Central America is in the future — and the main character is a mapmaker who travels between them What's the best movie adaptation of a book you've read? The TV-show adaptation of Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (on Amazon Prime) is one of my favorite shows I've watched this year (No spoilers here!) It's a side-by-side tale of a murder-mystery book and a mystery involving the author One of my favorite devices is the repetition of actors: the mystery-book author based characters off of his acquaintances so those characters are played by the same actors and it really makes it feel like we're watching the main character imagine the story play out What book made an early impact on you and why? When I was about four or five I read practically all of the different American Girl series Each one is a set of six books about a fictional girl living in some era of American history who lived in Williamsburg right before the American Revolution These books single-handedly kickstarted my love for history Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Elsa Games Beaumont passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah to escape the Liverpool Blitz of World War II before being joined by her parents and permanently settling in the city It was in Chester that she met her beloved Thomas Wilson (Tom) Beaumont Jr who was stationed in the city as part of his service in the United States Air Force Tom asked Elsa to “meet him at the Town Hall” for another date and Elsa left all she knew behind in England to begin a life in the United States Tom’s military service transported the couple around the world—including Texas Georgia—during which time they were blessed with four children: Madeline Elsa encountered the Catholic faith through her marriage to Tom and converted in her adult life to Catholicism after which point she committed herself wholeheartedly in service of Christ and the Church—especially through her home parish of Saint Frances Cabrini where she remained involved and treasured throughout her time as a Catholic Elsa lived her life in constant service of others Much of her mail consisted of calendars and stamps from the countless charities to which she donated She was an active and beloved member of many different organizations including Savannah’s local British Wives Club and the choir of Saint Frances Cabrini Elsa was full of zest and wit and was known for her many entertaining stories which she would often flaunt at church events She was never known to shy away from making people laugh and her innumerable friends will remember the endless happiness she brought them Elsa adored her children and grandchildren Her family members will remember her ceaseless commitment to as she loved nothing more than spending time with her loved ones baking and serving as a loving “Mom” and “Nana.” Elsa’s absence will be felt deeply by all who have been blessed to call her part of their lives but they can take comfort knowing she is finally reunited with “her Tom,” for whom she yearned each and every day of the twenty-two years in which they were separated Elsa is predeceased by her parents Harry and Zena Games and her granddaughter Rachel Leigh Beaumont She is survived by her children Madeline Susan Wirt (Robbie) her grandchildren Elizabeth Anne Martin (Seth) her great-grandchildren Maelyn Grace Martin daughter-in-law Janet White Beaumont (Michael) sister-in-law Madeline Beaumont Peterson (Tom) Special thanks and gratitude to the loving and devoted staff of Palmetto Inn at Savannah Square “Thank you for your love and devotion to our family … you have served so diligently all these years May ‘flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.’” Elsa's on the Park will reopen toward the end of the month with a revamped menu it's calling "a modern take on New American classics" — and it'll feature Kopp's Frozen Custard The restaurant closed earlier this fall to remodel its kitchen It's been a staple of Milwaukee's Cathedral Square neighborhood since 1979 known for its elevated burgers and bar fare popular as a lunch spot for people who work downtown and as a dinner spot for a nice night out It's owned by the same company that owns Kopp's Frozen Custard The new menu, according to a news release, "marries local ingredients with subtle global influences." Menu items include walleye with pineapple chow chow relish, chicken schnitzel and several kinds of pizza, inspired by the pizza at Elsa's sister restaurant, Hanny's in Phoenix Elsa's also promises two new burger options More: Milwaukee's Top 25 restaurants for 2024: Exciting newcomers enrich the city’s dynamic dining scene While the new dessert menu will feature Kopp's custard "longtime favorites will also make an appearance ensuring dessert remains a highlight of the Elsa’s experience." The menu was developed with a Michelin-starred consultant and a new drink menu was developed with a James Beard-nominated beverage consultant "With prices ranging from $12 to $29," the release said " Elsa’s on the Park continues to offer a premium dining experience that remains accessible." Edcouch-Elsa ISD school board trustees voted Wednesday to close a middle school campus as part of a consolidation plan PFC David Ybarra Middle School will be consolidated into the district’s only other middle school campus David Ybarra Middle School currently only houses sixth grade students in the district Edcouch-Elsa ISD Superintendent Alda Benavides cited a drop in enrollment as one of the reasons why they needed to close the campus the district had about 4,900 students enrolled and that number steadily dropped over the years “So we have lost a good 600 to 500 kids in the last three to four years,” Benavides said Benavides said the decision was needed to save money because the district is currently facing a $2 million deficit the district will save now save about $500,000 a year with the closure Benavides said the teachers at Ybarra will follow their students to Truan Jr I am going to stand firm with the idea that no one is going to lose their job and we are doing cost saving measures so no one loses their job,” Benavides said.  To feature your event, view our promotional options The celebrations will culminate in the annual Preservation Symposium on Thursday The program will include a reception starting at 5:30 pm followed by the presentations at 6 pm and the City of Coronado for the Preservation Symposium sponsored by the Coronado Community Foundation as we champion preservation in our community This year’s speakers include a City Planner who will outline the City’s approach to historic preservation Elsa will share how she approaches her work incorporating history into entertaining media Elsa steps inside the legendary Hotel del Coronado and untold stories behind the restoration of this iconic landmark From its Victorian grandeur to modern-day elegance witness history come back to life as Elsa talks about making this captivating series of Historic Places Tickets are available now KPBS’ Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla Showcases the Hotel del Coronado’s Restoration in an Exclusive Three-Part Series The Coronado Times newspaper provides in-depth coverage of Coronado, CA. 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Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Content may not be re-published online or offline without permission Sign up for the Breaking Defense newsletter Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson speaks to the media ahead of a joint training exercise with the Norwegian on the Finland/Norway border during the Nordic Response military exercise on March 09 STOCKHOLM — Sweden is “eager to participate” in the new European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA) program with Defense Minister Pål Jonson telling Breaking Defense he sees an industrial role for companies like Saab and MBDA in the new effort “The companies have to speak for themselves I’d see strong participation from MBDA also.” Jonson said on a call from Qatar The ELSA project was initiated in July 2024 by France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, with the goal of developing a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers. This range for ground launched missiles was previously banned by the US and Russia by the Cold War INF Treaty A few months later, the UK announced it would also have a role in the project Jonson signed a letter of intent for Sweden to join the ELSA coalition Sweden is not currently prioritizing ground-based strike options but Jonson said that the ELSA effort could have applicability in the aerial and naval domains “The missile will probably be compatible with all the alliance’s aircraft all the surface vessels that have cruise missile launch capability and simple launch trucks on land,” said William Alberque former director of arms control at NATO and former director of strategy and technology at IISS Saab is developing the next generation of corvettes (the Luleå class) and the next generation of submarines (A26) Jonson said that the new subs will not have a long-range strike capability but that Stockholm wants it for their other modernizing assets “We are developing long-range strike capabilities predominantly for the air force,” Jonson said of Sweden’s focus “We are also adopting more long-range strike capabilities for our navy the ELSA effort is “is very clearly coming out of the lessons learned from Russia’s war on Ukraine and the realization that there are huge gaps in the long-range strike capability of the NATO alliance,” Alberque said telling Breaking Defense that “The lesson learned from the war in Ukraine is that long-range strike capabilities are becoming increasingly important on the battlefield also with stronger air defense capabilities.” Sweden plans to spend 2,4 percent of its GDP next year and 2.6 percent in 2028, which is above NATO’s minimum defense spending target Jonson said it’s too early to give a timeline when ELSA can be operative Now our ambition is deepened interaction between our government agencies as it depends on our partners and the other countries.” “I don’t exclude that possibility,” he said Jonson was in the Middle East to meet with counterpart Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and the visit serves as a follow-up to the September visit to Stockholm by Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Jonson told Breaking Defense that the two men had top-level discussions about enhanced situational awareness in air and at sea “They’re interested in enhanced situational awareness both in the aerial domain and on the seas,” the Swedish official said noting that Saab produces an “agile platform in GlobalEye” that would meet the requirement Jonson said “it was a more general discussion discussions about Qatar needs in this regard.” In September Saab delivered a Global Eye to the United Arab Emirates The recent delivery is the fifth in the series of five Global Eye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft delivered to the UAE since 2020 Voyager Technologies explains how we must reshape the Aerospace and Defense industrial supply chain to make it stronger The defense secretary said the US must “cultivate exceptional senior leaders who drive innovation and operational excellence unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that hinder their growth and effectiveness.” Distributed anti-submarine warfare leverages autonomy and advanced comms and networked sensors that already exist The open QGroundControl software for drone control was improved with a fusion engine to integrate sensors and controls Sign up and get Breaking Defense news in your inbox A new Collins Aerospace system enhances U.S 2024 Outdoor: Broke her personal record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2024 Penn Relays clocking in at 10:46.31….set a new program record in the 10,000 meters at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 34:43.45…placed fifth in the 3,000 meters at the Penn Challenge…opened the 2024 outdoor season with a sixth-place finish in the 2,000-meter steeplechase at the USF Bulls Alumni Invitational 2023-24 Indoor: Placed 10th in the 5,000 meters at the AAC Indoor Championships with a time of 16:53.63 the third fastest time in the event in program history…placed fourth in the 3,000 meters at the Villanova Invitational…set a personal record (9:55.26) in the 3,000 meters at the Scarlet Knight Open placing sixth…came in eighth in the 3,000 meters at the Nittany Lion Challenge After a Friday night SUV crash that took the lives of four students at Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo the family of one surviving teen just gave some details on how it all happened We covered the tragic news out of Marin County this weekend that four high schools students were killed in a car crash Friday night and that two other teens in the car with them were both severely injured All six victims were teenage girls aged 14 to 16 years old who attended Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo Today we're learning that a Volkswagen SUV veered into their lane which made the girls’ vehicle swerve into a tree and burst into flames The two survivors were 16-year-old Elsa Laremont Stranczek, who was driving the car, and 14-year-old Marley Barclay. And now the Chronicle reports that Barclay’s parents have released a statement to the press in hopes of pushing back against what they say is “Wild speculation rumor and conjecture [that] is merely exacerbating what is already an excruciating process for all involved.” “What we can share at this time is that Marley left our home at 6:50 pm to walk to downtown Fairfax,” the parents’ statement says “There she met with the driver of the vehicle who was getting off work at approximately 7:15 pm They left heading towards Woodacre shortly thereafter – all wearing seatbelts.”The parents also noted that alcohol was not a factor in the crash Jessica Glantz and Ross Barclay, parents of crash survivor Marley Barclay, addressing Friday night’s tragic crash on a Marin County road that left four high school girls dead and two with serious injuries. Read more: https://t.co/sTNKhoFMwu🎥: @allaboutgeorge pic.twitter.com/CHntnjLH4l Barclay’s parents also gave a Monday press conference at Oakland’s Children's Hospital and thanked the good Samaritans who intervened one even pulling Marley’s body from the burning vehicle “We are deeply grateful to the medical staff caring for Marley with such compassion and skill,” the parents’ statement adds “We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Good Samaritans who acted so bravely at the scene and to Marin’s first responders We particularly want to thank the woman who pulled Marley from the vehicle and saved her life We ask for help to identify this guardian angel as Marley would like the opportunity to thank her personally.” UPDATE: Family & classmates mourn loss of Sienna Katz, Ada Kepley, Olive Koren & Josalynn Osborn, Archie Williams High @ArchieW_HS students killed in crash of SUV in West Marin. Parents of survivor - & Good Samaritan who helped rescue her - speak out, 4,5,6 p.m. @KTVU pic.twitter.com/4iJPGqLZn0 KTVU has the identities of the four girls who were killed Friday: 15-year-olds Sienna Katz Related: Four Teenage Girls Killed, Two Injured In Marin Car Crash [SFist] The brutalist and not particularly well-liked Villaincourt Fountain at the Embarcadero Plaza might be getting demolished and removed including the designer Villaincourt himself The Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race down the crookedest street in Potrero Hill and was one of multiple big events around the city Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox editor / reporter who has been published in almost every San Francisco publication Get all the latest & greatest posts delivered straight to your inbox But as her eldest daughter, India Rose In 2024, the proud mom shared a video of India at a horseback riding competition. Pataky also shared a sweet message in the post's caption "We had such an amazing time at the Interschool Queensland State Championship sharing beautiful moments with all the amazing people who came to the event," she wrote "Well done Indi you were really nervous but you did so well And congrats to all the winners and competitors we all do everything to support our kids and try to make them happy."  Elsa and India also competed as a duo at the 2023 Tamborine Pony Club in Queensland But one thing Elsa has been open about is that India is not into traditionally "girly" things Her mom has even mentioned that India has shown up to fancy family events in a tracksuit independent personality that Elsa says reminds her of her own childhood While Chris and Elsa often bring their twins along to movie premieres and public events you might have noticed India Rose is usually missing from those pictures it's not just because she's a moody pre-teen Pataky shared that her daughter simply isn't interested in fame "She likes discretion," Elsa explained "She decided on her own that she doesn't want to appear in public That's rare for a kid who was born into Hollywood royalty While plenty of celebrity kids end up loving the limelight India is taking the complete opposite approach She's happy living a more private life popping up occasionally in her mom's Instagram posts (usually making a goofy face) but steering clear of cameras at major events With a dad like Chris Hemsworth and a mom like Elsa Pataky you might think India would be next in line for a big-screen debut she's showing zero interest in the Hollywood scene And if she does decide to go that route one day For now, she's just a regular (as regular as you can be with Thor as your dad) tween who loves horses Reproduction of this article and its photographs in whole or in part is prohibited best known today as the iconic Bride of Frankenstein she was married to the brilliant gay actor Charles Laughton for 30+ years recreates a bawdy cabaret/nightclub act that Lanchester toured with late in life — including some of the original ribald songs she performed — intermixed with backstage dish about her unconventional life This high-energy area is known for entertainment Return to events calendar Recurring weekly on Wednesday and Thursday until Thursday October 31 More info Sign up Get the guide Contact us © 2025 Choose Chicago. 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