The Funniest 42 Seconds Of The Holiday Season
Thu, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
You know it… You love it… It just isn’t the holiday season without it… The infamous Messiah train wreck. Share and enjoy…
Jacksonville: $1.25 Mil. In Concessions But Lockout Ensues
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although a 15 hour negotiating session on December 14, 2007 yielded $1.25 million in concessions from musicians, the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) and the Jacksonville Symphony Players’ Association (JSPA) were unable to craft a final agreement. As a result, the current lockout will continue well into the opening weeks of 2008. Furthermore, the JSA will
Perlman x 2
Tue, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
The Westchester Philharmonic’s recent decision to appoint Itzhak Perlman as artistic director received a double-dose of attention this week in the New York media. The New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin which examines Mr. Perlman’s trek toward a regular conducting gig. The other article was published as an opinion piece in Newsday
Books On Culture: A New Inside The Arts Blog
Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of the latest Inside The Arts blog. Books On Culture; discovering books on music and culture with John Rosenkrans is one of the most unique arts and culture blogs to enter the fray since the medium winked into existence several years ago. Although it seems
Tampa Settles While Jacksonville Remains Locked Out
Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, 12/9/2007 the musicians of the Florida Orchestra (located in Tampa, FL) ratified a three year contract after having been engaged in play-and-talk since September. The three-year concessionary agreement averted what would have become the second work stoppage by a professional orchestra in the state of Florida…
Inside The Arts Puts Butts In The Seats
Thu, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Regulars to the cultural blogosphere are likely familiar with Joe Patti’s blog, Butts In The Seats; musings on practical solutions for arts management. It has been one of my favorite blogs ever since its inaugural post nearly three years ago and I am pleased to announce that Joe has agreed to make Butts In The
Breaking News: JAX Government Weighs In On Lockout
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
After weeks of conspicuous silence, the local Jacksonville government has weighed in on the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout via an emergency resolution…
What Bill Said…
Tue, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Bill Eddins posted a great piece yesterday at Sticks and Drones about the New York Philharmonic’s decision to perform in North Korea. In a way that is so uniquely “Bill”, he made a number of points that demonstrate the value of Occam’s razor in examining seemingly complex issues… This is precisely what I suggested back
Inside The Arts: A New Hub For Cultural Discourse
Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of a new cultural blogging exchange, Inside The Arts. Since moving to an independent server at the beginning of November, Adaptistration has expanded to offer two new blogs, Sticks and Drones and Arts Addict. Both blogs have done very well since their respective launch and
Nutcracker Refunds and More Cancellations In Jacksonville
Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Following the Jacksonville Symphony Association’s (JSA) decision to provide recorded music for all First Coast Nutcracker performances, the organization has confirmed that they are offering refunds to ticket holders who are displeased over the decision. However, the issue of whether or not the JSA will adjust their fee or if the First Coast Nutcracker will
