CROSSING OVER

Five artists – choreographer Donald McKayle, visual artist Alexis Smith, TV producer Darren Star, R.E.M singer Michael Stipe, and director Julie Taymor – sit down to talk about art in the new century. Los Angeles Times 11/28/99

WILL PLAY FOR FOOD:

The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia’s tour of the UK wasn’t going well and the budget was busted. Musicians quarreled with the conductor, then took matters into their own hands – they hit the street to play for money. Compassionate Swansea shoppers helped save them.BBC