Yesterday morning I went onto the San Diego Fox affiliate's morning show to promote our International Youth Orchestra concert. I was joined by 21 year old flutist Kimberley Beimen from The Netherlands. There is nothing profound in what we say, it's morning TV after all. We were there to wake people up. I did come away wondering if backstage at … [Read more...] about Morning TV feels like vaudeville
Archives for July 2009
Swimming in the Popular Arts pool
Comic-Con International evaporated for another year on Sunday night from the bayside convention center in San Diego. This is no ordinary trade show - its a festival of 125,000 people gathering over four days to celebrate the epic stories they love from comics, movies, video games, and novels. The Con mission statment is: Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational … [Read more...] about Swimming in the Popular Arts pool
Tell Your Community’s Campfire Stories
I've just returned from a week at Boy Scout camp with my son. He knew all along we'd have fun. I didn't. But, I was surprised to discover myself having fun by the end of the first day. However, my biggest surprise came from witnessing the use of live performance at the camp, most especially during the closing night campfire.I'm aware of the long standing controversies that … [Read more...] about Tell Your Community’s Campfire Stories
Gone Camping
I'm camping until July 12. Enjoy your week while I enjoy mine! … [Read more...] about Gone Camping