“Shakespeare’s name is being removed from signs in Warwickshire in a campaign against a new film which questions whether he wrote his plays.”
Tag: 10.25.11
Churches – The Hot New Place For Pop Music?
“A lot of churches have been opening up their doors recently for the arts. They’re beautiful places and they’ve always had music in them. And also, they’re losing money. They take a lot of money to maintain so it makes perfect sense.”
The Charge: Art World Has Lost Touch With The People
“There is no popular wing to [the art world]. Banksy, Jack Vettriano, Beryl Cook. You won’t find them hanging in the Tate. Almost because of the fact they are pop stars.”
Study: Art Helps Reform Prisoners
“Allowing prisoners to take part in art schemes can help cut reoffending rates in half, according to a report commissioned by the Arts Alliance.”
Louisville Orchestra Bosses To Begin Hiring Replacement Players Next Week
“Citing a breakdown in negotiations with its musicians, the Louisville Orchestra said Monday that it would ‘begin the process of hiring permanent replacements for our musicians’ as early as next week.” Management has informed the players that “they each have until next Monday to decide if they want to preserve their positions.”