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Tag: 10.23.08
With Starchitects, Do Two Projects Make A Trend?
“When I saw that the New York Public Library hired Norman Foster to carve out a new library space under the celebrated reading room of [its] main 42nd Street building, my trend meter lit up. That’s … exactly the strategy that the Philadelphia Museum of Art is following for its expansion, which is being designed by Frank Gehry.”
One Way Not To Alienate Patrons: Decent Customer Service
“In this rough economy, you’d think theaters would take care of their paying customers. But as with airlines, restaurants and computer companies, the level of customer service at Chicago theaters varies. Drastically.”
Producers, Agents Dream Of Palin
“As campaign managers for Sarah Palin plot last-minute tactics to get her elected, Hollywood bigwigs are convening strategy sessions of their own. Their goal: finding the ideal on-air vehicle for the vp candidate if and when she exits politics.”
London’s ICA To Shutter Live & Media Arts Dept.
“News comes from the [Institute of Contemporary Arts] that as of the end of next month it will be closing its Live & Media Arts department. The really astonishing – and worrying – thing is … the extraordinary statement put out by artistic director Ekow Eshun, ‘it’s my consideration that, in the main, the art form lacks depth and cultural urgency’.”
Center Theatre Group’s Stimulus Package: $20 Tickets
“In a preemptive strike to keep audiences from trading an evening of theater for TV and a frozen pizza during troubled economic times, Center Theatre Group is announcing a new ‘Entertainment Stimulus Package’ that will make available 100,000 tickets at $20, available for all performances at all three of its theaters –the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas — for the entire 2008-09 season.”
Getty Center Undamaged by Brush Fire
Thursday’s fire in Los Angeles’s Sepulveda Pass came within two miles of the Getty Center, but there was no damage from flame or smoke. While the museum was closed as a precaution Thursday, it will be open as usual on Friday.
DJ in Dubai Fired for Impersonating God
“Virgin Radio Dubai fired a South African DJ for impersonating God on air, the show’s management said Wednesday. Revin John, host of Breakfast Xpress, was fired over a mock-telephone conversation with God that he performed on his show Monday.”
A New Medium for Political Attack Ads
“Voters in Ohio have begun receiving mysterious Amber Alert-style text messages urging them to dial a recorded announcement about Barack Obama, and to forward the spam to everyone they know.” (It’s about William Ayers – again.)
Muslim Woman Questioned for Wearing Veil in Museum
“When a Muslim woman was stopped by a security guard in a Venetian museum because of her veil at the end of August, it sparked a national debate into dress restrictions that has still not been resolved.”