Flights of crazy fancy
Now my fourth — and next to last — post on changing the conservatory curriculum. … read more
AJBlog: Sandow Published 2015-10-08
Blank Space: What’s Missing from the Metropolitan Museum’s “Ancient Egypt” Show?
The Metropolitan Museum’s monumental Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom (Oct. 12-Jan. 24) displays some 230 objects, ranging from monumental stone sculptures to delicate jewelry — “the first comprehensive exhibition to be presented of Middle Kingdom art,” … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2015-10-08
Is it all about grit?
From a young age, we’re told that if you work hard and practice every day you can achieve your goals. This often requires focus on few or only one thing in order to reach a desired level of success … but for most – we’re just not wired that way. … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2015-10-08
Which path is the right path?
Informational interviews are one of the most beneficial ways to understanding what you need in order to get where you want to be. … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2015-10-08
How to Get Lucky (It’s Not What You Think)
We’ve talked about lots of different elements that factor into a career path. We’ve shared words of wisdom, scholarly articles, tools and frameworks. But I think we’ve yet to talk about what is arguably the biggest factor in one’s career – luck. … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2015-10-08
Mays & Company Revisit The Seasons
This weekend, The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, Washington, marks its 10th anniversary with two concerts by pianist Bill Mays, the hall’s first performer. In its first years the decommissioned Christian Science Church, an acoustic … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2015-10-08
And Tipu’s Tent Too — the stuff of India
What would your house look like if Indian textiles had never been exported? Mine would be bereft of cushions, chair covers, hand towels, tablecloths and napkins, wall hangings, garden parasols, … read more
AJBlog: Plain English Published 2015-10-08
Sweet enough for you?
Advance booking for the theatre can backfire. I saw Medea at London’s Almeida Theatre yesterday, so missed the UK’s major television event – the final of the Great British Bake-Off. Medea was, yeah, interesting … read more
AJBlog: Performance Monkey Published 2015-10-08
The Grand Both/And
For a long while, my teaching in arts management has emphasized “balance” … the nuanced navigation of opposing forces, the careful and reflective response to instability. … read more
AJBlog: The Artful Manager Published 2015-10-08
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