High Noon adapted for the stage, speaking sharply to 2018 and with no exit
High Noon is a great movie, but does it immediately jump to mind as a story that’s ripe for re-evaluation and revision? … read more
AJBlog: Condemned to Music Published 2018-02-21
Engagement at the Core
In addition to what has been said to this point concerning community relationships, programming, and marketing, I would suggest that in the beginning all internal stakeholders in an arts organization continue their work as is and … keep it simple. … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2018-02-20
Da Vinci’s BFF, the CPA
It’s common modern practice to consider art and commerce in opposition to each other, and artists and accountants as cartoonish polar opposites, as well. But it wasn’t always so. … read more
AJBlog: The Artful Manager Published 2018-02-21
“Respect” Not “Hagiography”: How National Portrait Gallery Sizes Up Obama & His Predecessors
In pithy new blurbs, the National Portrait Gallery’s revamped and reinterpreted “America’s Presidents” installation strives to tell each former officeholder’s “unique stories of both triumph and failure” (in the words of the introductory wall text). … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2018-02-20
Rob Clearfield: Quiet And Deep
Rob Clearfield, Wherever You’re Starting From (Woolgathering Records)
The Chicago pianist’s low-key approach to solo piano might lead to wool-gathering that would justify the name of his label. But he bolsters … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2018-02-21