The new MET opera Grounded, composed by a woman and featuring a woman in the lead role, broadcasts in the Ralston Room next Saturday, October 19, 11:55 a.m. (Central). Runtime is two and a half hours. Tickets ($25) may now be purchased at www.showpass.com/met-opera-grounded (or indirectly through the SSMF site). A Sewanee student discount is available; see the ticket site for details.