Let The Thieving Begin!
Thu, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
Thank goodness it has been awhile since the dirty little secret of just how easy it is for someone inside a nonprofit performing arts organization to misappropriate organizational funds has made headlines. And by misappropriate, I mean embezzle and by embezzle, I mean steal. Nonetheless, from across the Atlantic comes a report that the former
Adaptistration Exclusive: Free Fundraising Project At BringLight.com!
Wed, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
It all started with a friendly hockey game wager and ended up as way for one of Adaptistration’s 501(c)(3) readers to win a free fundraising project at BringLight.com, the premier online service that connects donors and charities to create a way for more informed and effective online fundraising. Thanks to a thrilling Chicago Blackhawks victory,
Best Holiday Office Gift. Ever.
Tue, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
Cyber Monday may have been the official launch of online based holiday shopping but call me old fashioned, I just like to wait until the calendar officially reads December. As such, today marks the launch of a very special holiday sale where you can pick up the single best gift for orchestra folks money can
What’s Old Is New Again
Mon, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
It has been awhile since we examined the world of rare string instruments but a recent post by fellow Inside The Arts blogger Lynn Harrell has kick started the conversation. His article, Dealers And Stealers, examines the issue from a perspective not often discussed in an open forum. Lynn starts out talking about “…dealers out
It’s Black Friday
Fri, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
In the spirit of frenzied spending, Adaptistration is offering its own one day only Black Friday sale: 40% off an Orchestra Website Review subscription at Adaptistration Premium. You can help yourself to this massive discount by visiting the secret discount page (sorry, the promotion has expired). Speaking of Black Friday sales, even though I’m on
Oh, It Is So On!
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
As a proud Chicagoan, I love my NHL Western Conference Division leading Chicago Blackhawks. So you can imagine how disturbing it was to see my California based doppelganger (this Drew McManus) boasting on Facebook that the San Jose Sharks would beat the Hawks in tonight’s game. I immediately gave Drew grief, an exchange ensued, and
Did Victor Borge Predict Voice Recognition Software?
Tue, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
Although it has been around for more than decade, speech recognition software has never really lived up to its hype. As someone who has dabbled with various incarnations from the major providers, each offering has been one disappointment after another. Consequently, I didn’t think much of a video review entitled Speech Recognition for Bloggers –
Office Space: Springfield Symphony (MO) Orchestra
Mon, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
Who doesn’t like taking a look into someone else’s office? I know I do and whenever possible, I like to take the time to profile some of better orchestra office spaces when the opportunity permits. At the end of the 2008/09 season, I spent some time in Springfield, MO working with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte Sometimes
Fri, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
No, not that one by The Cure but I’m off to Charlotte, NC today for business and while in town I’ll be attending tonight’s performance of the Charlotte Symphony featuring Inside The Arts’ own Lynn Harrell as he performs Beethoven’s Triple Concerto along with Helen Nightengale, violin and Joanne Pearce Martin, piano. This will be
Damn You Alex Ross!
Thu, Nov 11, 2009
by Drew McManus
For years now, I’ve been enjoying the benefits of seatguru.com, which until it was picked up by TripAdvisor.com in 2007, was a fairly well kept secret. After that, the associated spike in traffic meant more travelers with inside info but for whatever reason, the handful of business colleagues I tipped off to seatguru had never
