Music’s Occasional Misdirection
Happy November! Trying to start on a note of positive energy, as I try to think that you get back what you give out. I realize…
Is “ENO” Short for ENOUGH with the Double Standard Against Arts Marketing?
Opera, an art form that has been around for centuries; steeped in history and revered by many, has never been a catch all activity. Much of…
Going Beyond Special Effects for Money: Interest Breeds Remembrance
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the terror attacks that claimed so many lives and changed the American nation and its people forever. Solemn memories, tears,…
There’s No Turning Back Now
I would like you to consider this scenario that took place over this past weekend: Knowing that the Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival was to kick…
Eclectically Selective
I’ve been yet again inspired by, and find myself relating to, an article that has been insanely signal boosted via the power of ArtsJournal.com. Thankfully, this…
Happy Independence Day America!
Throw the Dice and Play Nice would like to wish all of its American readers a happy, healthy and safe Independence Day! Happy 236th birthday to…
Some Stars Never Stay “Frozen” in Place
Idina Menzel – “Lucky,” borderless triple threat within the arts and today’s pop-culture? (Cit. IdinaMenzel.com) The idea of crossing genres and re-imagining has been somewhat of a steady…
The Music Center of L.A. Gets “Onboard” with “Online Auctions”
We’ve all been there at some point: Broke and trying to think of creative ways to earn some cash so we can do fun stuff with…
CBGB is Coming Back. Am I Being Punk’d?
No,ladies and gentlemen, you are not being Punk’d but you may want to start telling your friends all your old stories of how you ‘punked out’…
Mulling Over Music’s “Method Madness”
It’s been a year already since the first ever ReThink Music Conference in Boston. The discussions, proposals and emotional stances posed bordered on almost offensive. Offensive to stagnation…