“British ministers said they believed the Greek call for “mediation” was intended simply to secure the return of the Marbles to Athens. Greece criticised British negativity. Greek Culture Minister Nicos Xydakis insisted the dispute was between nations, not museums.”
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British Museum Director Neil MacGregor To Step Down
“Since taking the helm in 2002, MacGregor has overseen acclaimed exhibitions on topics including Ice Age society, ancient Pompeii and the Vikings.”
Canada’s Shaw Festival Gets A New Leader On The Eve Of A Big Project
Tim Jennings will lead the Shaw Festival. Originally from Georgetown, Ont., he “has had a long career in theatre management, having worked at the Canadian Opera Company and held the position of managing director at Toronto’s Roseneath Theatre and the Seattle Children’s Theatre.” Most recently he has led Minneapolis’s Children’s Theatre Company.
Ballet May Be The Next Corporate Superwoman’s Power Workout
“Classical ballet is coming to your workplace. The past couple of years has seen an influx of traditional ballet and ballet-based classes, squarely aimed at the busy office worker. It might not seem an obvious combination, but pure classical ballet technique is the ultimate antidote to a high pressured, stressful working environment.”