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Video
Music
How the economy screws Vampire Weekend.
Theater
Though there may not be signs of an apocalypse, the nose-diving economy and lackluster grosses have claimed some early victims.
Art
Can tourism make up for the support of Goldman Sachs? Howard Halle speaks with Arnold Lehman of the Brooklyn Museum and more.
Dance
Can the artists prevail? Rachel S. Moore of the American Ballet Ballet Theater, Debra Singer of the Kitchen, and others weigh in.
Performing arts
We hear from Karen Brooks Hopkins, president, Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Classical music
Elisabeth Vincentelli speaks with Clive Gillinson, executive director and artistic director of Carnegie Hall, and more.
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Helen
Thu, Oct 09, at 05:29pm
Rebecca makes a great point, but I think she misses the point. Nobody would argue that medical and scientific research are non-essentials, but plenty of people DO argue that the arts are not a societal funding priority. The arts are just plain unimportant when you consider all the ills and troubles of the world, right? What do you think would be the first thing a committee could agree to cut funding for when priorities must to be made? Could it be... the arts?!
Rebecca
Thu, Oct 09, at 04:36pm
This is the umpteeth time I hear concern for arts in this economic downturn. How about a feature like this with all the leaders of disease/medical research non-profits - where do you think *they* get money from? There are children suffering from diseases on the brink of being cured or treated who will now wait longer to walk or perhaps will not live because of this downturn. The arts are important, but why all I hear concern for? There's a lack of priorities in our NY cultural landscape...
