Community Learning
Thu, Mar 3, 2014
by Drew McManus
I’m off to Chattanooga, TN today for client work and to take in everything the newly dubbed Gig City has to offer. The trip brought to light an interesting confluence of thoughts from two Inside The Arts authors on the concept of genuinely learning from the community. First up is Joe Patti’s 3/17/2014 post and
Memphis Closes Annual Deficit Shortfall But Still Cagy About 2014/15
Tue, Mar 3, 2014
by Drew McManus
A handful of traditional media outlets are reporting that the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has apparently raised enough bridge funding to make it to the end of the current season but there is no word on what is planned for 2014/15. Likewise, there is no word on what sorts of adjustments may be made to
Peninsula Symphony Update: Police Arrest Former Executive Director
Mon, Mar 3, 2014
by Drew McManus
I’m taking a sick day so just a quick post today to point out an update to the orchestra embezzlement story at Peninsula Symphony last October. The orchestra’s former executive director, Stephen Jay Carlton, was arrested on charges of embezzlement, grand theft, and tax evasion. Thanks to a particularly industrious Adaptistration reader for gathering all
Wield Influence Just Like A Big Money Donor
Fri, Mar 3, 2014
by Drew McManus
You’re in for a treat today because you’re going to learn how you can be just like a large donor; without needing all of that money. Moreover, we’re going to tie this into our series of posts that take a cue from public radio with another variation on their more successful pledge drive themes, as
An Overwhelming Culture Of Façade