– diagnosed with kidney disease. – The Oregonian
Author: Douglas McLennan
HOMETOWN HONORS
The Isle of Man is honoring three of its most famous sons – by issuing special stamps in tribute to the Bee Gees. – BBC
Culture Clash
US Senate Democrats are trying to hold off a Republican-proposed Special Committee on American Culture. Could be only a task force without subpoena powers. Variety
FILM IS NOT FOREVER
Thousands of old movies are deteriorating in their cans, and only a few people are making efforts to save our moving picture legacy. NPR [Real Audio clip]
WHY NO ARTS COVERAGE ON TV?
Seattle arts organizations confront local stations to demand answers. Seattle Times
NEW KIDS IN TOWN
Nickelodeon is opening a new $10 million digital animation studio and development laboratory in Manhattan. The studio will produce new animated series. Backstage
WORDS FOR HIRE
Hollywood is so desperate for scripts, writers with even a tiny buzz are getting contracts. – Variety
LION ART
With a tenth anniversary show of the work of “Lion Kinger” Julie Taymor, Columbus’ Wexner Center wonders if the gulf between art and entertainment exists at all. Cleveland Plain Dealer
BACK TO THE LAB
Frank Gehry designs his first major laboratory as University of Cincinnati dedicates architect’s $46 million Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. “We drank some wine while we worked on it,” kidded Gehry. Chicago Tribune
ALSO: Local reaction. Cincinnati Enquirer 9/23/99
ONLINE MONET?
A Painting bought in a Nebraska junk shop for $225 and said to be a Monet is put up for auction on the internet. CBC