“‘There are so many things that we’ve been deceived over,’ he said, waving toward books on the devastating famine of the late 1950s and early 1960s, an episode that official histories have muffled in euphemisms. ‘We can’t learn the truth, so black becomes white and white becomes black.'”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Bring Your Own Canoe To the Theatre In Minnesota
“Eighteen voyageur canoes, each holding nine audience members and a guide, paddled the 13-mile theater route.”
The (Relative) Youth Wave Continues
“American orchestras are in an uncertain place, threatened with labor unrest and declining subscriber rolls. A fresh-faced youngster bounding onstage inspires excitement and gets whatever dregs remain of media attention.”
Man Falls From Broadway Window To Marquee
“The victim was leaning against a window about 2:50 p.m. when he tumbled out onto the ornate limestone marquee just before the start of the matinee performance of ‘The Nance,’ starring Nathan Lane, officials said.”
Organizing Books (It’s Not As Easy As Non-Bibliophiles Might Think)
“The most valuable books also have to be kept away from direct sunlight, which means not-so- valuable books that were once alphabetically ordered then have to go near the window.”
A Triumphant Return (From The Wheelchair) For James Levine
“His entrance was choreographed so that after facing the audience, blowing kisses and waving his hands, Mr. Levine was able to turn his chair around and get to work in just over a minute.”
Yep, We’re Still On Zombies
“‘In the Flesh’ is about fear of others, intolerance, small-mindedness and the search for forgiveness. The great thing about the zombie genre is that it can be used for such multiple storytelling purposes.”
Filmmaker Ken Jacobs Turns 80 And Speeds Up The Creative Process
“It’s an understatement to say that, given his accomplishments, Mr. Jacobs is not nearly as well known as he should be.”
Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Are Splendid – Unless You Live In One
“It’s often tricky to renovate an architectural treasure while preserving Wright’s innovations, such as radiant-floor heating, carports, built-in furniture and soaring clerestory windows. Meanwhile, permanent easements held by the Wright conservancy on 16 private Wright residences limit exterior alterations.”
The Ring Machine Goes Bye-Bye, And (Almost) Everyone Says Good Riddance
“Mr. Gelb suggested that the machine had become a scapegoat. ‘One of the reasons the “Ring” has been criticized so much is people disagree with his approach, not the machine,’ he said, referring to Mr. Lepage. ‘The machine is a victim, not entirely innocent.'”