Drew McManus
Columbus Around The Blogosphere
Thu, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
It’s good to see that the attention focused on Columbus isn’t localized to its greater metropolitan area. On the contrary, new and traditional media outlets alike have been watching events with a fine eye. Here’s a wrap up of what you can find on the topic…
The Futility Of Words In The Face Of Artistic Poignancy…
Wed, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
By Jeff Stahler, originally published in the April 11, 2008 edition of the Columbus Dispatch
Columbus’ Smoking Gun
Tue, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
If the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is destined to die, then patrons and the local community at-large deserve to know why the fatality should be investigated as a homicide. To that end, it is time to go hunting for clues and as it turns out, there’s a smoking gun at the crime scene…
It’s The Board, Stupid
Mon, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
The 5/10/2008 edition of the New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin which introduces some valuable clues behind what is really going on behind the veil of spin coming from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) executive board. Among the quotes from CSO music director Junichi Hirokami, one in particular sheds light on the
Columbus Board Prepares To Throw In The Towel
Fri, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
According to a Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) press statement dated 5/8/08, the board of directors has cancelled both of the organization’s summer concert series, which have been a part of Columbus summers for more than 25 years. Furthermore, the statement asserts that "due to uncertainties surrounding the 2008-2009 season" the organization is deliberately not selling
