Drew McManus
Get Your TEDx Michigan Ave Tickets Today
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
On Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Chicago plays host to TEDx Michigan Ave, an independently organized TED event that will focus on how to strengthen and evolve the arts industry. The event features four groups of speakers and will run from 9:00am through 5:00pm. I’m honored to be one of the speakers alongside a terrific lineup
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Proper Discord
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Wrapping up the 2011 program is a contribution from none other than the nameless and faceless entity that captains the culture blog vessel known as Proper Discord (twitter). Known for a singular wit and an obsessive compulsion to point out that the Emperor isn’t wearing any clothes and in fact, should really get that thing
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Gerard Schwarz
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
You never know what a TAFTO effort might produce. In some cases, it can spawn the birth of a new concertgoer and in others, it might plant the seeds of ongoing large gift support. In today’s contribution, Seattle Symphony music director, Gerard Schwarz, offers up a personal experience that demonstrates the latter. If you’ve ever
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Evan Schumacher
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
This year’s program includes a number of contributions from those within the tech sector of the arts field. Our initial offering is from Even Schumacher, co-founder and programming guru of InstantEncore.com; a group most folks are certainly aware of. Due to his background, I felt Evan’s approach would be similar to the sort of patron
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Timothy Hankewich
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
I’ve only met one music director who smiles and laughs as much as Orchestra Iowa music director, Tim Hankewich. In fact, you can actually hear Tim’s smile in his voice and luckily for you, Tim’s contribution follows a growing trend among TAFTO contributors and comes to us in audio format so you’re going to get
