With only 67,000 people, Billy Apple writes, Santa Fe has a cultural life worthy of a European metropolis. New York Times
Author: Douglas McLennan
Take Out
According to Demographics Monthly, more than 60 percent of Americans ask for a doggie bag when they dine out. Chicago Tribune
LONDON’S WEST END THEATER DISTRICT IS IN MELTDOWN
It’s not audiences or lack of new plays, reports the Financial Times. It’s the theatre buildings – almost half of them – including some of the most venerable – are up for sale. The new economics prevails. Financial Times (London)
Last time sitcoms were declared dead –
– “Cosby” came along. This time feels different, one critic says. The sitcom is ailing. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TV NETWORKS WERE IN CONGRESS –
– protesting they do have shows with people of color. Not enough, says NAACP. And by the way – how come only one percent of those behind the cameras are African American? Variety
Music insider takes apart LA music scene
Music is a cutthroat business says John Doe, talking about his new indie movie about the contemporary LA music scene. Los Angeles Times
Star studded
Midway through the star-choked Toronto Film Festival, an unexpected star has emerged – the writers. Chicago Tribune
Who said: “I was bigger than the Beatles. Bigger than Elvis. Hotter than Sinatra. Every song I recorded turned to gold?”
Give up? Why did Eddie Fischer wait until 1999 to publish his autobiography? His last hit was 1956. Will anyone still care? – San Antonio Express News
Future past
Arthur Clarke helped write “2001,” inspired “Star Trek” and wrote a host of futuristic science fiction. Now he lives in Sri Lanka dreaming of the past, running his life via e-mail and fighting accusations of pedophilia. The Observer’s Tim Adams tracked him down. – The Observer (UK)
More Money for NEA
An extra $4 million is the first big increase in several years. Washington Post