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Get Your TEDx Michigan Ave Tickets Today
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
On Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Chicago plays host to TEDx Michigan Ave, an independently organized TED event that will focus on how to strengthen and evolve the arts industry. The event features four groups of speakers and will run from 9:00am through 5:00pm. I’m honored to be one of the speakers alongside a terrific lineup
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Proper Discord
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Wrapping up the 2011 program is a contribution from none other than the nameless and faceless entity that captains the culture blog vessel known as Proper Discord (twitter). Known for a singular wit and an obsessive compulsion to point out that the Emperor isn’t wearing any clothes and in fact, should really get that thing
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Gerard Schwarz
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
You never know what a TAFTO effort might produce. In some cases, it can spawn the birth of a new concertgoer and in others, it might plant the seeds of ongoing large gift support. In today’s contribution, Seattle Symphony music director, Gerard Schwarz, offers up a personal experience that demonstrates the latter. If you’ve ever
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Mark Clague
Thu, Apr 4, 2011
by Mark Clague
Today’s contribution is fitting in light of the success following of the motion picture The Social Network as University of Michigan professor, Mark Clague, takes the “friend” from Take A Friend To The Orchestra to new places. Mark explores this territory with real and virtual friends alike and I’d be surprised if, by the end,
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Sean Hickey
Wed, Apr 4, 2011
by Sean Hickey
Sean Hickey is no stranger to Adaptistration’s regular readers. He’s been a guest author on a few occasions and always manages to make you think about something from a different point of view. His TAFTO contribution is no different plus it introduces a term I’m trying to work into my vocabulary as much as possible:
