Current Events
A Letter To Terry Teachout
Tue, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
Dear Terry, I read your Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article from 4/29/2011 and feel that not only are your conclusions unfounded but your perspective on the business of performing arts organizations is becoming dangerously detached from authenticity…
Not A Post About Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
In order to head off the steady flow of emails and FaceTweet messages coming in asking about Philadelphia, know this: I don’t plan on writing anything about it until after the blackouts are lifted. That being said, today’s post is going to focus on news this week from Honolulu where it looks like the island
Two Items Of Note
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
First up, on 4/3/2011 the New Jersey Star-Ledger published an extensive article written by Mark Mueller about the unfolding legal troubles which have contributed to violin dealer Dietmar Machold’s fall from grace. Among other items, the report recounts Machold’s involvement with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s (NJSO) Golden (Pyrate?) Age instrument deal that soured mere
Does The Name Dietmar Machold Ring A Bell?
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
If the name Dietmar Machold doesn’t immediately register in your mind, no worries. That likely mans you aren’t involved or watch the high end string market very closely. But long time readers might recognize his name from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) golden instrument debacle from 2006 where Machold played a key role in
Donate to the Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund
Mon, Mar 3, 2011
by Drew McManus
One of the benefits of my position as an executive committee member at the HEARTBeats Foundation has been getting to know the Save The Children Foundation via the two organization’s working relationship. I can say from the bottom of my heart that they are a wonderful outfit and I encourage everyone to make a donation
