“Slavery and whiskey, far from being two separate strands of Southern history, were inextricably entwined. Enslaved men not only made up the bulk of the distilling labor force, but they often played crucial skilled roles in the whiskey-making process. In the same way that white cookbook authors often appropriated recipes from their black cooks, white distillery owners took credit for the whiskey.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
A Jazz Musician In New York: Almost Famous, Almost Broke
“If jazz is a notoriously tough sell, bass players are even tougher. Essential as the instrument is to time and rhythm, and as voluptuous its presence on the bandstand, it often fades into the background.”
A Fiery Tribune Column Says George Lucas’ Arrogance Is The Reason For Museum Plan’s Failure
“George Lucas didn’t court Chicagoans. He never made the equivalent of a visit to the front parlor to ask if he might build his narrative arts museum (whatever that was) in the city’s front yard. He seemed to consider city approval a matter of entitlement.”
What Happened To One Young Dancer After The Fallout At The Pennsylvania Ballet
“He continued to attend company class those final weeks and got ready for the next phase of his life. Which will not include ballet.”
Refugees Living In New York Set Up Their Own Symphony
“I was hoping that this project would showcase the importance that refugees continue to play in our culture and society while also raising funds for those in need.”
How Dolly Parton Writes Songs Now That She’s 70
“I can’t think unless I’ve got a pen or a pencil in my hand, with a big old yellow legal pad.”
NPR Takes A Gander At Bosch (And Freaks Out A Little)
The headline is “Hieronymus Bosch Died 500 Years Ago, But His Art Will Still Creep You Out.” The story below that headline, however, talks of art history custody battles, the Italian Renaissance, and Bosch’s Gothic printing press-style signature.
Artists In The UK And EU React To The Brexit Vote
“Many artists in London who are already accustomed to uncertain incomes are increasingly concerned about the effect Brexit will have on their lives.”
That ‘Shuffle Along’ Closing Decision Is Meeting Serious Resistance
“‘It was just mishandled all around,’ said Andrew Shade, the founder and editorial director of BroadwayBlack, a website that champions black performers and creators in theater.”
Media Companies Took A Big Hit Post-Brexit
“Among the seven conglomerates, $20 billion in value was wiped out on Friday.”