Decision Time In Detroit?
Thu, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
According to a report in the 2/16/2011 edition of the Detroit Free Press by Mark Stryker, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) submitted what it defines as “a final offer” to the musicians with a ratification deadline of 5:00pm ET, Thursday, 2/17/2011. UPDATE: management deadline and musician voting extended to Saturday…
Maybe Michigan Simply Dislikes The Arts
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
Sensationalist headline aside (yes, we all know Michiganders don’t dislike the arts), Americans for the Arts distributed an action alert email on 2/15/2011 reporting that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced an amendment to add an additional $20.5 million on top of the proposed $22.5 million cut for the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) remaining
With Friends Like These…
Tue, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 2/13/2011 edition of the Washington Post published an article by Peter Marks that does an excellent job of covering the explosive remarks by NEA chair Rocco Landesman made during a recent theater conference. At issue is his response to the question about the declining audience figures for the arts…
Americans For The Arts Taking Action Against NEA Cuts
Mon, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
Kudos to Americans for the Arts and their recent efforts to push back against growing momentum by the Republican Study Committee for a proposal to drastically cut National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) funding for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year…
Will The DSO Cancel The Season?
Thu, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
We’re in a holding pattern this morning as we wait to see whether or not the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will cancel the remainder of the 2010/11 season. Earlier this week, the DSO’s executive committee secretary and executive VP indicated that a decision is expected today so check back later for updates as we’ll post
No Agreement In Detroit. So What's Next?
Thu, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
According to reports in the 2/8/2011 editions of the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) musicians have rejected management’s offer from Monday, 2/7/2011. At the same time, the Free Press article, by Mark Stryker, reports that the DSO executive committee secretary has indicated that if a deal isn’t in place
Kudos To Syracuse
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
According to the 2/5/2011 edition of the Syracuse Post-Standard, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) beat the initial fundraising goal of $375,000 by $98,787 which puts them about 1/4 of the way toward their overall goal of $1.75 million by the end of the season (8/2011)…
Chrysler, The DSO, And The Super Bowl
Tue, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
There was a fascinating Super Bowl advertisement from Chrysler Group LLC. Although the ad was designed to see the new Chrysler 200, the ad’s star wasn’t the car, it was the literal city of Detroit; its perseverance, independence, and its strength among world class competitive markets…
Congratulations To The Adaptistration Premium Subscription Winners!
Mon, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 2011 Readership Segmentation Survey drawing took place over the weekend and three winners have been identified. The grand prize winner receives a full access pass, valued at $80.00, through December 31, 2011 while the remaining two win a single subscription pass, valued at $50.00 each, through December 31, 2011…
Muti Faints During Rehearsal, Slatkin Fills In
Fri, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
In a different time and place, I would have though the press release from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announcing that music director Riccardo Muti became ill and fainting during Thursday’s rehearsal and Leonard Slatkin was going to fill in was a gag. But sure enough, Muti was ill and taken to a local hospital
