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24 February 2009
A Great Day In Vernon
From the Journal Inquirer
Published: Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:09 PM EST
On Sunday, Feb. 15, in Vernon, an extraordinary thing happened.
A concert.
A concert that became a meeting of hearts and minds.
The Vernon Chorale and The Hartford Chorale Chamber Singers, conducted by Ehren Brown, and The Alfred E. White Chorale, conducted by Ingrid Faniel, presented “A Choral [...]
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12 February 2009
Connecticut Opera Closes, Won’t Refund Tickets
The recent closing of Connecticut Opera is a tragedy that will be felt throughout the arts community in the entire state. At this time of economic instability, this is the latest reminder that we must find ways to reach beyond our own organizations to work together for the good of arts everywhere.
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11 February 2009
Do arts jobs count as jobs?
By Andrew Taylor | www.artsjournal.com
Scott Lilly at the Center for American Progress floats a timely reminder to the good folks in Congress currently bristling about the stimulus package: arts jobs are jobs, regardless of your opinion of what they produce. He quotes Rep. Jack Kingston’s (R-GA) remarks when complaining about the NEA funding (now removed) [...]
