Drew McManus
Adaptistration Poll: Subscriptions
Thu, Aug 8, 2008
by Drew McManus
Following yesterday’s article about the Met’s recent subscription issue, a number of readers sent in private email messages expressing an opinion about the future of subscriptions and how they related to performing arts organizations (including several from ballet folks – thanks for reading!). As such, it would be intriguing to find out where readers fall
A Good Problem To Have
Wed, Aug 8, 2008
by Drew McManus
The recent article by Dan Wakin in the 8/11/08 edition of the New York Times reporting on the problems encountered by Met subscribers attempting to exchange tickets presented a fascinating problem-solving scenario: how to anticipate and react to sudden increases in ticket sales. Wakin’s article did an excellent job at setting up the issue, establishing
No Lack of Power Had They Lacked Power. Unless You Have No Power…
Tue, Aug 8, 2008
by Drew McManus
…or in my case, no reliable internet connection. Given the fact that connection time is sporadic and brief I’m only going to take the time to point out two posts from my Inside The Arts blogging cohorts who have been writing about the Olympics and how it intersects with their arts medium. Joe Patti over
Orchestras In The Olympics
Fri, Aug 8, 2008
by Drew McManus
No, this isn’t about synchronized conducting but as I’m watching the opening ceremony for the Olympics in Beijing, I wonder what part classical music (the Western European variety) will play in this year’s games. I know the Cincinnati Pops is in Beijing to officially take part in planned entertainment events but is anyone aware of
Extended Stay And Social Engineering
Thu, Aug 8, 2008
by Drew McManus
It looks like I’ll be staying in Area-51 a bit longer; at the very least I’ll be on site through August 31. Consequently, the Annual Website Reviews may be a bit late this year but rest assured they will be out in the Fall. The work routine is settling into a nice pattern which should
