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Here’s Something Positive Men Can Do To Change The #MeToo Culture

Mon, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 161
Fair warning: today’s post is strictly commentary. Among the numerous reasons #MeToo stories exist, is a profound lack of empathy. We can all listen to these stories but putting yourself in someone’s position to understand and share their feelings requires some work. A key component of empathy is seeing others as equals and if you’re
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#TBT Jason Heath’s Big List Of Classical Music Podcasts

Thu, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 143
Today’s Throwback Thursday post is a guest author article from Jason Heath, who compiled a list of classical music podcast blogs. Simply put, Jason is the man when it comes to classical music podcasts; not only does he know where to find the gems, he’s the author of the long running crown jewel, Contrabass Conversations
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Bach’s Office Bandit

Tue, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 132
As if comp tickets weren’t already a briar patch of a topic, you now have to worry about them covering up embezzlement. This latest example in alleged nonprofit crime happened right here in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune published an article on 11/10/2017 by John von Rhein that reports Chicago Opera Theater’s (COT) former box office
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Credit Where Credit Is Due

Wed, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 048
Although traditional media is typically a worthy target for ire thanks to dumbing down or outright ignoring all things culture, that doesn’t mean it’s universal. Every now and then, an outlet will put together a top-notch educational piece that serves as a good reference for orchestras. Vox.com published an article by Christophe Haubursin that includes
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Cats + Opera = #AllThePoints

Tue, Oct 10, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 139
What do you get when National Opera Week, National Cat Day, and Halloween converge? I’m not entirely certain but it’s destined to be awesome. The Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding a contest for two tickets to their production of Wagner’s DIE WALKÜRE. https://www.facebook.com/lyricopera/posts/10155805138464161   Their pics are adorable (and yes, you can purchase your
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