“What happened next—the precise manner in which flying saucers, as a concept, transferred from the mind of Kenneth Arnold to that of the nation—remains unclear.”
Tag: 06.15.14
Sure, Students Might Be On Facebook During Class – But That’s How Learning Goes
“You want students to close their machines and pay attention? Put them in a smaller seminar where their presence actually registers and matters, and be engaging enough—or, in my case, ask enough questions cold—that students aren’t tempted to stick their faces in their machines in the first place.”
Outside Of The World Cup, Brazil Sees A Resurgence In Architecture
“Drawing on the country’s bold, progressive tradition of aggressive concrete and urban engineering, a generation of architects is crafting new spaces at home in a more democratic spirit.”
Small Publishers Succeed Between The Cracks Of The Big Ones
Small, independent publishers “can also move much quicker and with less bureaucracy.”
A Critic’s Take On Why Casey Kasem, Voice Of The Top 40, Mattered
“For those of us looking for an introduction to the world of music, Kasem and his team delivered streamlined content and history, and they humanized both the artists and the ideas driving their hit songs.”
The BBC Hatches A Plan To Lure Elementary-School Kids Into Music
“While classical music is in robust health, its future popularity is not guaranteed unless more children and young people are exposed to it.”
Top AJBlogs For 06.15.14
On cultural pessimism
AJBlog: For What it’s Worth | Published 2014-06-16
A Museum Where “Beauty Reigns”
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts | Published 2014-06-16
Diary of an Image
AJBlog: Dancebeat | Published 2014-06-15
The Charm of Impossibilities
AJBlog: PostClassic | Published 2014-06-14
Museum-Going: Getting Even More Virtual
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts | Published 2014-06-13
How ArtsBoston Is Pioneering New Data Marketing In The Arts
“It’s already changing the world of arts marketing. Before, we did marketing mostly from the gut or instinct, with limited hard data. But this is real, deep data that allows you to spend less on marketing for better results.”