Why “Views” Are A Poor Measure Of Popularity
A “view,” in reality, is not a universal metric. It’s not really anything. It is whatever a platform wants it to be, which usually...
The Destruction Of Sudan’s Cultural Heritage
The looting of the Sudan National Museum is the most striking example of the destruction of cultural heritage. Dramatic images of the remains of...
These Are The 250 Historical Figures To Be In Trump’s “Garden Of Heroes”
The garden, which was announced during Mr. Trump’s first term, will feature life-size renderings of “250 great individuals from America’s past who have contributed...
It’s Taken Three Tries To Get Jennifer Higdon’s Latest Opera Onto A Stage
“Woman With Eyes Closed was commissioned, completed ahead of deadline, cast and workshopped when the 2020 lockdown canceled Opera Philadelphia’s premiere. The (piece) was...
What’s Happening At The Kennedy Center Will Affect The History Of The Arts In...
“After all, the Kennedy Center is more than a venue, it’s a ‘living monument’ — a place where the story of American culture plays...
Battle In California’s Capital Over Film And TV Tax Credits
With Hollywood reeling from a convergence of factors and production moving to less expensive states and overseas, industry leaders and some lawmakers are pushing...
Juilliard School, Planning To Go Tuition-Free, Begins Half-Billion-Dollar Fundraising Campaign
While a few programs (among them the Master of Music in historical performance and, since last year, the acting MFA) are already tuition-free, the...
Seeing Both Necessity And Demand, Random House Is Publishing The U.S. Constitution
“Random House announced that it would publish a hardcover book in July combining the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, followed in November by a hardcover edition...
Nelson-Atkins Museum Selects Architect For $160 Million Expansion
“A New York City firm known for integrating architecture, art, infrastructure, and landscape will reimagine Kansas City’s premier museum for the next generation of...
The Gathering Storm At CBS News
“The exit of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens in the face of Trump administration pressure has roiled CBS News and alarmed journalists, fueling speculation about...
Tina Landau On Staging “Redwood” And “Floyd Collins” On Broadway Back-To-Back
“We got word that André (Bishop) wanted to schedule Floyd for his final production and the very same week we (got) a theater for Redwood. When I...
So, How Much Is “Conclave” Like A Real Papal Election?
While a few dramatic events aren’t credible (for instance, Sister Agnes wouldn't be poking around while the cardinals are sequestered), experts say the film...
Facebook Founder Suggests Social Media Is Over
Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, admitted as much during more than ten hours of testimony, over three days last week, in the opening phase of...
Eco-System Collapse? When Major Foundations Stopped Funding The Arts…
Three of the largest arts funders in the United States—the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation, and the Ford Foundation—stopped supporting many...
Trump Cuts Funding For Museum That Tells Story Of Slavery
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS ) has terminated two grants for Black history and culture that were awarded to the Whitney Plantation, a former plantation...
An Afghan Media Mogul’s “Strange Dance” With The Taliban
“(Moby Group) remains, not just hanging on, but a dominant player in the Afghan market, producing TV and radio entertainment shows and a 24-hour...
Chicago History Museum Workers Form A Union. Some Workers Get Fired. Retaliation?
Chicago History Museum Workers United formed in February with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31. It was the latest...
San Antonio’s Tobin Center Theatre Isn’t Just Surviving, It’s Thriving. How?
The Tobin Center has redefined what a nonprofit performing arts center can be—operating without government funding, a Broadway series, or an endowment. With a...
Having It All: It Doesn’t Have To Be Morality Versus Consumption
The implicit claim of Abundance is that material abundance not only makes things cheaper, easier, or higher quality, but also makes it easier for people to be...
New York’s Hot New Dance Studio Is A Corridor In Penn Station
“Officially called the West End Concourse, the corridor has a lot going for it: It’s easily accessible, the floors are spacious and smooth, and...
Our Cities Will Work Better When We Rethink Our Relationship With Cars
Renegotiating the city’s relationship with cars has the power to rejuvenate New York. In the 20th century, automobiles defined modernity. Gridlock represented an excess...
The Rockettes At 100
Each April, hundreds of hopeful leotard-clad dancers travel from all over to the Big Apple to audition for a coveted spot on the famous kickline —...
Trump’s Kennedy Center To Be A Pollical Rally Hall
President Trump has announced that The Kennedy Center will play host to an official celebration of his first 100 days in office, with tickets to the event ranging...
There’s A Growing “Reading Crisis” In Britain: Study
“According to the report, nearly half (46%) of U.K. adults say they struggle to focus on reading due to distractions around them. That figure...
$340 Million Performing Arts Center Is Central Issue In Dallas Exurb’s Election
“The two bond measures before voters in Frisco … are crucial in the city’s bid to establish a large-scale performance hall. ... Debate over...
