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Today's Newsletter
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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 Good morning: Why do we just assume that our digital technology is just better? See the resurgence of vinyl recordings. There’s something about the tactile mechanical operation of gadgets and gizmos that is sooo satisfying. And the fringe subgenre of Steampunk might have something to teach us about our interactions with technology. See Joshua Rothman’s article in The New Yorker to explore the idea. In the meantime, here are more highlights from the past day: - Canadian Playwright Under Attack For “Pretendianism” Jani Lauzon has maintained she is Métis and her play 1939—now touring Canada—is based on her father’s experience at a residential school. This story explores the controversy surrounding her identity and the authenticity of her narrative. Read more at The Walrus
- The Giant Opera That Took Over The Streets Of Toulouse The streets of Toulouse, France, hosted an urban opera titled The Guardian of the Temple—The Gates of Darkness, featuring massive robotic puppets of mythological creatures performing around the city. Read more at The Atlantic
- Is Understanding Math The Key To Democracy? This article discusses how the ability to understand and interpret data, algorithms, and statistics is crucial in a democracy to prevent disenfranchisement and manipulation. Read more at The New York Times
- New York Has Become A Hub Of Endangered Languages This piece highlights how New York City has become a refuge for speakers of hundreds of endangered languages from around the world, serving as a critical juncture in the global effort to preserve these languages. Read more at LitHub
- New UK Anti-Terrorism Law Adds Security Obligations To Theatres UK theatres are facing new security obligations under a proposed anti-terrorism law, which could impose significant operational challenges for these cultural venues. Read more at The Stage
To see all the stories we collected in the past day. organized by topic, skip down. See you tomorrow! Doug
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 Maestra Music is seeking an Executive Director committed to deepening the organization’s ongoing work to support women and nonbinary individuals in the professional musical theater field. The Executive Director will harness the energy and activities of a rapid movement that has grown exponentially since Maestra’s founding in 2019. Advocating for equity for women and nonbinary […] [READ MORE] |
 The Australian National Academy of Music provides artistic and professional development for the most exceptional young classical musicians from Australia and New Zealand. The Board of ANAM is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to be its next Artistic Director from mid-2026. The Artistic Director will: As the artistic leader of ANAM, the ideal candidate […] [READ MORE] |
 Alley Theatre seeks interested and talented candidates to serve as its next Managing Director. The next Managing Director will join one of the strongest theatres in the country. At a time where many regional theatres are struggling, The Alley Theatre is a vibrant organization, artistically and financially. There is a high-performing staff and a deeply […] [READ MORE] |
 The Cabot Performing Arts Center (“The Cabot”), located in Beverly, Massachusetts, serves as a cultural centerpiece for the local community, offering a wide range of artistic events. [READ MORE] |
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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] |
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Position Profile The City of Eugene Cultural Services team is seeking a Public Art Manager. Our Community Eugene — Oregon’s second largest city — has an excellent mix of recreation, education, scenic beauty and passion for arts and culture. Located in the heart of wine country and within an hour’s drive of the Pacific Ocean […] [READ MORE]jobsNYU Tisch Department of Dance seeks an experienced dance educator and dance practitioner with expertise in contemporary ballet technique with a strong anatomical and somatic approach to their practice. [READ MORE]jobsThe Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) unites over 250 celebrated orchestral musicians, led by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles, each summer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. [READ MORE]jobsThis position supports the entire organization, interacting regularly with all supervisors as well as all employees and independent contractors. [READ MORE]educationA three-year, fully-subsidized program for arts and culture executives. [READ MORE]jobsThe Chief Development Officer, an accomplished strategic thinker who is focused on growth and who has comprehensive fundraising experience in major gifts, will act as Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s senior and leading development professional. [READ MORE]jobsNorthwest Choirs – home of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint Seattle – invites applications from passionate and entrepreneurial leaders to serve as its next Executive Director – Apply by Nov 15! [READ MORE]jobsWCMS now seeks a new Executive Director to lead WCMS into its next stage of creative enterprise. [READ MORE]jobsThe University of South Carolina School of Music is accepting applicants for a Assistant or Associate Professor, 9-month, tenure-track, faculty position. [READ MORE]
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