More than two years without performances or paying students, combined with soaring costs for both renters and owners, drove several of the senior figures in in metro San Francisco's flamenco scene out of the region entirely. But the ones who've stayed aren't giving up. - San Francisco Chronicle
"Budding luthiers and young musicians can now get a step closer to the master by honing their skills in his original house and workshop, which have been transformed into a centre of learning and a musical pilgrimage site in (Cremona,) northern Italy." - Yahoo! (AFP)
"If it goes away" as part of a major downtown redevelopment proposed by City Hall, "so too does the prospect of seeing, within county limits, Broadway productions, world-class ballet and premier opera performances, say theater groups who are sounding the alarm about what's at stake." - MSN (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
"The 'regressive' licence fee system could be replaced by a tax on broadband bills or a household levy based on property value, Richard Sharp (said). Plans to replace the £159-a-year licence fee with a different funding model after 2027 are being considered by the Conservative government." - The Guardian
Patrick Soon-Shiong bought the Union-Tribune and the Los Angeles Times in 2018, promising to invest in the papers the way Jeff Bezos did in The Washington Post. Now, a month after major layoffs in L.A., Soon-Shiong has sold the U-T to Alden Global Capital's MediaNews Group. - Axios
"Objects (returned include) the 'Lombok treasure,' consisting of 335 objects from Lombok, Indonesia, the Pita Maha collection, a key collection of modern art from Bali and the 18th-century Cannon of Kandy, a ceremonial weapon from Sri Lanka made of bronze, silver and gold and inlaid with rubies." - CNN
"Unprecedented queues at the foot of the site ... and unruly scenes at the gateway to the sanctuary have spurred the Greek government to take action. … A time-slot system, fast-lane entry points for organised tourist groups and electronic ticketing are among the steps officials say will alleviate congestion." - The Observer (UK)
The BBC had a record commercial performance that contributed to 30% revenue growth, climbing from £1.7 billion to £2.1 billion. The corporation’s commercial arm BBC Studios delivered record-breaking results, achieving over £2 billion in sales for the first time, with profits of £240 million, up 6%. - Variety
The New Art School Modality is intended to create a sweet spot in academia. It will provide about 50 students each with a free course in Black art history taught by scholars working alongside some of the history-making artists themselves. - The New York Times
On paper, Maples seemed suited for the job. But criticism quickly arose, because NOMA had selected a White person to manage the collection of art and artifacts that is a touchstone of African culture. - New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Boomers’ careers followed behind a glut of Traditionalists still in their prime. Disproportionately, the Baby Boomers never made it to the seats of power at the top of the business world. - 3 Quarks Daily
Their lawsuits each contain six counts of various types of copyright violations, negligence, unjust enrichment, and unfair competition. The authors are looking for statutory damages, restitution of profits, and more. - The Verge
Winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine tend to reduce their research output after claiming the prestigious honor, according to a new study – suggesting that bagging the prize isn't so desirable for those who want to stay productive and relevant. - Science Alert
