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South Willimasport Director Dismissed In Wake Of Spamalot Controversy

Mon, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
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According to a 9/19/2014 article by Howard Sherman, the drama director at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania, Dawn Burch, was fired from her position. If you’re just coming into this controversy, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Junior/Senior High School administrators canceled an upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot that Burch was set to direct
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Just In Case You Forgot How Deep Of A Public Perception Hole We’re In

Fri, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
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If anyone ever wondered whether or not the orchestra field has a history of projecting an elitist image where the self-ordained curators of “greatest art” are comprised of a bunch of pompous asses, might I direct your attention to an article by Mariella Moon in the 9/17/2014 edition of endgadget.com that examines a brand new
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Hey, Some Good News Without Any Prerequisite Drama

Thu, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
The 9/15/2014 edition of The Seattle Times published an article by Nicole Brodeur that reports the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO) not only raised $600,000 at its recent gala but also garnered a $10 million gift from Rebecca Benaroya. Yes, the Minnesota Orchestra recently announced a $10 million gift too but Seattle managed to snag theirs
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Isn’t It About Time For an Arts Admin Version of Lifehacker?

Wed, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
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Ah, where would we be without Lifehacker.com, the site dedicated to providing “tips, ticks, and downloads for getting things done.” Since 2005, the site has been a mainstay for practical advice and discussion; granted, it’s become a bit of a navigation quagmire in recent months, but the content is still entirely useful. So why doesn’t something
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Welcome Joe Goetz: Scanning The Dial’s New Primary Author

Tue, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
Meet Joe Goetz
After more than six years at the helm of Scanning The Dial as its primary author, Marty Ronish is moving into retirement and handing over the reins to Joe Goetz, Music Director for WFIU 103.7 FM in Bloomington, Indiana. Goetz’s inaugural post went up yesterday where he lays out an overview for what you can
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