“The authorities have said the deadly fire at the Oakland warehouse, known as the Ghost Ship, trapped partygoers in a jury-rigged warren of art studios and living spaces. The loss has been deeply felt in Brooklyn. But while the deaths have stirred new introspection and prompted vows to be safer, the risky venues will persist, viewed by users as essential to emerging artists as radio was to rock ‘n’ roll.”
Tag: 12.13.16
Actor Alan Thicke Dies Suddenly At 69
The star of the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains had a heart attack while playing hockey with one of his sons.
Creating The Dance Moves Of ‘La La Land’
“For [director Damien] Chazelle, it took time to find the right choreographer. ‘We needed someone who was comfortable with modern dance forms and popular dancing, but also either came from or had experience in the ballet world,’ he said. He also wanted someone who appreciated Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers … ‘We needed someone who had experience with cameras,’ he continued, ‘and who had experience with nonprofessional dancers. Mandy Moore wound up being that one person.'”
Top Posts From AJBlogs 12.13.16
Winter is Coming: What the Culture Sector Needs to Worry About Now
I. Predicting the Unpredictable If nothing else the recent election cycle has taught us to be very skeptical of those who say they can predict the future. … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2016-12-13
Wine and Cheese?
In my last post I wrote about connecting with middle class communities. … Perhaps it’s the proximity of the Holidays, but this very quickly led me to an old concern of mine that is highly class based. Why is our industry so closely tied to wine and cheese? … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2016-12-13
Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur at Joe’s Pub: Is it World Music?
Watching Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur at Joe’s Pub a few months ago got me thinking about how I used to have a fairly pat answer when folks asked me “what is World Music?” … read more
AJBlog: OtherWorldly Published 2016-12-13