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Today's Newsletter
Monday, September 9, 2024 |
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| Here are your morning highlights to start the new week: Little Free Library Fights Book Bans
Little Free Library is launching a new map to distribute banned books in regions like Florida and Texas, where book bans are on the rise. This initiative aims to counteract censorship by providing access to literature. Read more on LitHub. Unconventional Biography of Audre Lorde
A new biography of Audre Lorde by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, titled Survival is a Promise, uses an unconventional approach to breathe new life into the autobiography genre, following the footsteps of Janet Malcolm’s work on Sylvia Plath. Read more on The Atlantic. Sergio Mendes, Bossa Nova Legend, Passes at 83
Renowned Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, famous for bringing bossa nova to global audiences with his band Brasil ’66, has passed away at the age of 83. Read more on The Washington Post. HBO’s Emmy Nominations Drop to Historic Lows
HBO, once a powerhouse at the Emmy Awards, is facing its lowest number of nominations since the early 1990s. This decline raises concerns about the future of premium television in the streaming era. Read more on Vulture. Street Art in Ukraine Captures War’s Devastation
Ukrainian artist Gamlet Zinkivsky is documenting the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine through powerful murals on the ruins of Kharkiv. His art brings hope and empowerment to the city’s defenders. Read more on The New York Times. Scroll down or click the button to see all the stories we collected over the weekend. Doug
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The Director of Development (DOD – Full Time) is responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s fundraising plans in support of the organization’s artistic programming, community education programming, strategic vision, and future growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DOD will be responsible for securing contributed revenue through […] [READ MORE] |
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, through the Co-Chairs, the President & CEO directs, plans, and evaluates all major activities of the New Jersey Symphony. [READ MORE] |
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jobs As a leader of Dallas Children’s Theater, the Artistic Director will lead through collaboration, model a strong work ethic, and exhibit passion, dedication, and knowledge of Theatre for Young Audiences’ multiple components. [READ MORE]
jobs New Music USA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing new music in all its forms. [READ MORE]
jobs The Executive Director of the Colonial Performing Arts Center will report directly to the Board of Directors and serve as the Colonial’s chief executive officer. [READ MORE]
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