Dinner theatre is a special event in many small communities. “Today running a dinner theater can be a struggle. Production and royalty costs are high, and with new food and a different cast each time. The National Dinner Theater Association now has just 32 members, down from 48 two decades ago.”
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Movies For God
“Ever since ‘The Passion of the Christ’ grossed $371 million in 2004, Hollywood has been dreaming of capturing the Christian dollar. Only recently, New Line’s ‘Nativity Story,’ the latest in a series of religious-themed films from mainstream studios, had its premiere at the Vatican and took in a modest $8 million at the domestic box office on its opening weekend. But until now the studios have been largely unsuccessful with Christian films because, as David Kirkpatrick sees it, most executives do not know very much about Christianity.”
A Return To Printing By Hand
“Letterpress, which became obsolete in the 1980s with the rise of desktop publishing, is experiencing a resurgence as artists and consumers rediscover the allure of hand-set type.”
The Man Who Is Taking On Museum Donations
Senator Chuck Grassley has been going after the way art is donated to museums in America. “The idea that a wealthy collector can win a big tax deduction for giving away something that remains on his walls offends Mr. Grassley. ‘Call it what it is, a subsidy for millionaires to buy art. Where I come from the word giving doesn’t mean keeping’.”
Under The Influence – How To Make The NY Phil Matter More
As the New York Philharmonic begins looking for a successor to Lorin Maazel, the orchestra ought to be thinking about getting a leader who will participate more in its community. “The debate about the future of classical music and the role of the symphony orchestra goes on across the country, but the Philharmonic under Mr. Maazel is not part of the conversation. Despite the problems facing orchestras, there are real success stories and encouraging news to report. But is anyone looking to the Philharmonic for answers?”