Community Learning
As I discussed in Transformative Engagement, the foundation of successful community engagement is deep understanding of the communities with which an organization is engaging. This body of information – key players, concerns, identity, etc. – is not necessarily common … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2016-03-29
Darts for Dartmouth: Hood Museum Has Less Moore in Tod Williams Billie Tsien’s Makeover
Win some, lose some: While adding five new galleries and increasing floor space by 50%, the much delayed $50-million expansion and renovation of Dartmouth College’s Hood Museum will be less ambitious than originally planned in … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2016-03-29
The Iron Lady at home
A quarter-century after she left office, Thatcher remains one of the most polarizing figures in postwar history. Because of this, … read more
AJBlog: About Last Night Published 2016-03-29
Debasing Culture
In the last decade on several occasions subscribers to Seattle Opera, of which I was the General Director, commented to me that they enjoyed opera, wanted others to experience it, but that it would be … read more
AJBlog: OperaSleuth Published 2016-03-29
Monday Recommendation: 2015 Mack Avenue Superbad
Beginning in 2012, the Detroit Jazz Festival has teamed players of varied backgrounds in all-star bands. At the 2015 festival, thorough preparation resulted not in a typical festival jam … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-03-29
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