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Artists As Representatives

Mon, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
the problem is you
I have something to confess: I wanted to make today’s post a rant against a sharp uptick in the number of instances where I’ve encountered artists behaving boorishly among patrons. Although it sounds wonderfully cathartic, it would have ultimately run afoul of this blog’s Code of Conduct. That’s when it struck me that the reason
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We’re Smart Enough To Fix The Online Ticket Buying Experience (Aren’t We?)

Tue, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 124
I enjoyed a fascinating Facebook discussion yesterday that started off with someone ranting about ticket buyers being required to create accounts before being allowed to enter the online purchase process. The stream of anger and frustration from ticket buyers participating in the conversation was palpable but this problem has been known for years yet very
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Venezuelan National Guard Smashes Protester’s Violin

Mon, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 120
Last month, we learned about Wuilly Arteaga, a 23 year old protester in Caracas, Venezuela, who was plays his violin during demonstrations against government crackdowns. On May 31, 2017, the young musician had his violin smashed by a Venezuelan National Guardsman. BBC, CNN, and FoxNews have published reports about the incident and it appears that
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Questionable Management Spurs Police Investigation In Glenwood Springs, CO

Fri, May 5, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 175
Fictional devo staffers, imaginary grant writing software, and a lack of annual audits are only part of the concerns that ultimately led the Glenwood Springs police to investigate the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts (GSCA) finances. The 5/22/2017 edition of the postindependent.com published an article by Ryan Summerlin that reports on the latest in
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This Item In Trump’s Ed Budget Is A Sucker Punch To Nonprofit Performing Arts Orgs

Fri, May 5, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration Guy Trump Bird
Among the more beneficial student aid programs, one that flies under the radar is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The program cancels outstanding student debt for those who work for the government or nonprofits if they have been making on-time payments for 10 years. President Trump’s proposed budget wants to eliminate the program
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