“A lockout is no time for a party!” said one protestor. The board said the money is earmarked for the musicians of the future, when the lockout ends.
Tag: 09.06.13
A Berlin Art Show About Cold War Spying Turns Super Timely
“Spying and the NSA scandal have become a major political issue during a German election year, and the art show addresses the revelations directly.”
Architect Of London ‘Death Ray’ Building Blames Global Warming For Problems With, You Know, The Sun
“The architect has a track record of creating buildings that burn.”
Is The Creator Of Totoro And ‘Spirited Away’ Really Going To Retire?
“‘I’ve mentioned that I would retire many times in the past, so a lot of you must be thinking “Oh, not again,'”  [director Hayao] Miyazaki said on Friday at a packed news conference in Tokyo. ‘But this time I am quite serious.'”
Did Apple Dodge A Bullet With New Ruling?
Apple has to hire an auditor for e-book pricing – but it gets away without the broader restrictions the Department of Justice wanted for movies, music, and TV shows.
In (The Non-Hipster Part Of) Brooklyn, A Dance School Shakily Returns
Covenant Ballet Theatre offered classes tailored to the Orthodox Jewish community – but then a key donor dropped out, and Hurricane Sandy hit.
Musicians’ Union Asks: How Do You Really Feel About New Music
“The relationship between composer and performer has become increasingly symbiotic over the past three decades. Given that fact, it is curious why one of the largest organizations of musicians in the country would decide to pursue this particular line of questioning with its membership.”
Why We Feel Nostalgic About Music
“Researchers report that the presence of personal memories associated with specific songs was “closely related to whether they made participants feel happy or energized.” This suggests we’re not responding so much to the music per se, but rather to the events and feelings it triggers in our brains.”:
US Court Rules Against Streaming Service And For TV Networks
“For the first time in nearly a year, the nation’s major television broadcasters have won a round in their legal battle against start-up firms that stream programs from local stations over the Internet without their consent.”
Minnesota Orchestra Board Member Appeals For Calm
“As we begin the 17th month of a labor dispute that is as difficult as any I have seen, I am reflecting on the tremendous opportunity we have to maintain momentum and start an exciting next chapter for our orchestra on a sustainable foundation.”