Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is after a painting – it won’t say which, but it’s rumored to be a major Degas – that would be one of the biggest purchases made by an American museum in years. To finance the deal, the MFA is hoping to sell off two Degas and a Renoir at auction, expecting to take in $17 million…
Tag: 05.04.03
The Florida Philharmonic’s Bleak Prospects
With an annual budget of $10 million, the Florida Philharmonic is the state’s largest performing arts institution. But after failing to raise $20 million in emergency funds by last Friday, the orchestra could go out of business at the end of next week. Friday the orchestra gave itself a one-week reprieve, saying it had to raise $4 million by then to remain open. The prospects are not good.
The Real Reality: Scripted TV Shows Make Money (Lots Of It)
So you think the reality shows are going to completely take over the TV landscape? Don’t count on it. “According to a recent Morgan Stanley research report, profits from scripted shows (before syndication) have risen 36 percent over the last five years, to $3 billion this season from $2.2 billion in 1998-99 — and that’s without any new breakout hits. So despite predictions that this fall’s schedule would be flooded with low-cost reality shows, and that writers would find themselves teaching “The Art of Sitcoms” at the Learning Annex, there appear to be at least as many drama and comedy pilots in production as last year.”
Looking For Mr/Ms Right
The St. Lawrence String Quartet is one of chamber music’s rising young stars – the group has a prestigious residency, a recording contract, and plenty of concerts. But when its founding cellist decided to quit, the search for a replacement was arduous. Now, a year after taking in a new player, the group is beginning its search all over again…
Fighting Back From Injury And Weight Gain
“In late 2001, Miranda Weese, one of New York City Ballet’s most infallible and dramatically captivating dancers, underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in her hip. She remained sidelined for a year, and not merely because of the time it took to regain her strength. Another nightmare occurred during her recovery: Ms Weese gained 40 pounds. Until then, she had never even gone on a diet.” It’s a long road back…