Five ways of opening the door to opera
A conversation over drinks starts like this: “So, what kind of music are you into?” “Oh, I like just about everything – except for…
Accessibility Through Animation?
A little under two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to come upon a posting about a live streamed event that was to be moderated by…
Tattoos, Context, Content and Art(s) Acceptance
A Response Piece to Arts Journalist Chloe Veltman I was surprised and delighted to see the the piece you wrote the day after Christmas, titled, “Ink Master”…
It’s a Red-Orange vs. Orange-Red Kind of Thing
Promotional Image for “The Behemians” Movie (Cit. The Bomehiams Movie Facebook Photos) I’m no visual artist. I used to be, but don’t let the title…
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…
Love and Death: That’s No Child’s Play …or is it?
Winter is approaching at a somewhat lackluster pace on this side of the world. Temperatures aren’t what most New Yorkers would expect for what is nearing…
Every Musical Needs a Score, But Not Every Score is for a Musical
There comes a time, once in a while, when articles we read strike such a perfect balance between approachable and informatively evaluative that it’s hard to…
Conducting Conducive to a Career
Sunday is no stranger of a day to things art and entertainment related. That last day of the week before work starts up again and before…
It’s Gonna Be Justin -Memphis Hopes
Opera, Opera Everywhere. Unlike my last post of dysfunctionally depressing proportions, you’d be surprised how quickly the media world can shoot out an equally surprising and…
In True Opera Plot Fashion…
…betrayal, tragedy and “death” are afoot. *insert evil laugh here* For today’s post, a story in three parts: (Prologue: The backstory) There were plenty of news…