Business of Arts
Channeling the Ghosts Of Christmas Past: The NAC’s First Ever Production of A Christmas Carol
Growing up, Christmas for me was a schizophrenic time. On the one hand, there was time-off school, a sudden surge of treats, and plenty of gifts. On the other hand, school was always a welcome refuge from my house and family, screaming-matches were inevitable, and the gifts were always used to coerce.
As a result, my [...]
In the Name Of Myth, Music, and Craft: Lapointe’s Limbes Is More Than Words
In the waning years of my short life in the Catholic faith, when my mother could still get me to church through a mixture of economic coercion, emotional manipulation, and outright screaming, she introduced a liturgical concession, which I can only assume was her own invention, in a bid to stem the rising tide of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Timeraiser 2009: A Time To Every Purpose
I love art, great ideas, and community building. Not surprisingly, I love the idea of Timeraiser: a night out that brings together art, volunteers, and agencies looking for volunteers. I was there to check out Ottawa’s version, on Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
In a wine and cheese atmosphere, volunteers chatted with agency representatives, matching volunteer skills with agency [...]
What You Say About Her Company Is What You Say About Society: Today’s Hedda Gabler, A Mean Mean Pride
All’s well that ends well and Schaübhne Theatre Company’s revised and updated production of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler ends very well.
The final moments of this production border on gloriousness. Unfortunately, the 130 minutes that proceed them are nowhere near as satisfying. Overall, this up-dated version of Ibsen comes across like a well-executed soap opera intermittently punctuated with [...]
The Sleeping Beauty: Beauty Unbound
On Friday, November 6th, 2009, I saw my first live ballet: the National Ballet of Canada’s production of The Sleeping Beauty at the National Arts Centre. If this production is representative of what live ballet has to offer, I’ve been missing something wonderful.
I attended Friday primarily because I had never seen a live ballet before. It [...]
My Twenty-Five Year Plan: Think Globally, Create Locally
In the early 80s, Cirque de Soleil co-foudner Guy Laliberté was a fire-breathing street performer. Today, he is worth $2.5 billion and is Canada’s first space tourist. Not bad for a guy who used a stint on Employment Insurance to organize a summer fair in Baie-Saint-Paulre, Quebec.
So, here’s my twenty-five year plan. Maybe you can [...]
Ottawa Unbound: An Opportunity In Ottawa Theatre
Back in March 2009, I decided to figure out what’s happening in the Ottawa theatre scene and to determine if there is an opportunity for me to make a meaningful contribution to its success and growth. I think such an opportunity exists.
In Ottawa, there are plenty of talented and dedicated people already working in and [...]
Beyond The Score: A Night Well-Spent At The NAC
Whenever I have the good sense to attend an orchestral event, my favorite moment of the evening is always when the orchestra tunes up. Immediately, I am reminded of the richness and power of the raw sonic quality of an orchestra and then there is that beautiful moment when the discord of the tuning transforms [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )Another Flavor of Blog: My Very First Blog Giveaway Post!
Thanks to the good people at the National Arts Centre, today, I can offer my first ever blog giveaway!
I’ve been invited to attend and blog about a National Art Centre Orchestra Special Concert: Mozart’s Final Concerto, Beyond the Score (Wed., 30 Sept, 2009. 20:00.). Check out the details here. I will pass along two free [...]
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