“The Society of London Theatre (Solt) and UK Theatre, the industry body that represents nearly every British theatre, announced that, as of Monday night, all its members would close their doors [due to the COVID-19 epidemic]. The groups represent about 50 London theatres and almost 250 others throughout the UK.” – The Guardian
Tag: 03.16.20
Naomi Klein: Crises Can Be Opportunities For Systemic Change
Crises like coronavirus are opportunities as well as threats. Naomi Klein writes that ideas that were heretofore beyond consideration can sometimes become possible – for example no-strings bailouts of big companies or medicare for all. Depends on how you treat them. – The Intercept
The Social Costs Of Shutting Down Getting Together
The economic fallout of event cancellations is making headlines. However, little attention has been paid to the social costs. Events play an important role in community life and research has repeatedly shown that attending festivals and community events has many benefits. – The Conversation
All Of The Dead Sea Scrolls At The Museum Of The Bible Are Fakes, Study Says
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Did you think the owner of Hobby Lobby paid too much for something that wasn’t authenticated so he could put it in his museum? You were correct. “Experts have confirmed what has long been suspected: the artifacts proudly displayed in the nation’s capital by the owners of the Hobby Lobby chain of stores are not part of one of the most significant archaeological finds of all time. They are worthless forgeries, probably made from old shoe leather.” – The Guardian (UK)
A Ballet School Thought This Embezzler Was Reformed, And Re-Hired Her
Mistake. “Not long after she started working again at the academy, she misappropriated $1.5 million from its coffers.” – The New York Times
Vittorio Gregotti, Architect Of La Scala’s Arcimboldi Opera House, Has Died At 92
Gregotti helped design the 1992 Olympic Stadium in Barcelona and designed the Marassi stadium in Genoa for the 1990 men’s World Cup. He also designed the Grand Thèatre de Provence and Lisbon’s Bélem Cultural Centre. He contracted COVID-19 and died of pneumonia in Milan. – The Guardian (AFP)