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Archives for September 2011
Arts America Blog
Am I a Stranger Myself Here?
September 18, 2011 by
You’re just sitting down to see the latest Broadway show (or flop) and you think: I have a feeling that I have been in this theater before, but what for? Or how many times have I seen this show on Broadway? Or the woman playing the mother looks very familiar – what other Broadway shows has she been in?
These and lots of other questions can be answered at www.ibdb.com …more…
Broadway Takes Out Its Treasures
September 18, 2011 by
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction is upon us again, starting at 10am on Sunday, September 25. The annual event attracts Broadway’s biggest fans, who love to peruse the tables, full of goodies like old Playbills, show posters, t-shirts, cast albums, and one-of-a-kind items like props, costumes, and autographed material from Broadway shows old and new.
Many current shows run their own tables, which feature …more…
The Best Tip
September 15, 2011 by
If someone, no matter where they lived, asked us for the best Arts America tip, our answer is simple – go to the websites of your favorite cultural institutions (museums, theaters, dance groups etc.) and sign up for free email alerts. More and more non-profit (as well as profit) organizations are seeing the huge advantages of email marketing over snail mail. Email is cheaper (and greener) to send, and it …more…
Saving Money and Enjoying the Arts – The Ground Rules
September 14, 2011 by
You cannot see everything. Nor should you try – you will just feel overwhelmed. As long as what you are seeing (or hearing) is in your opinion worthwhile that is all that matters. You are out to have a stimulating good time, not to increase your “most concerts attended” cocktail party chatter. If this site allows you to enjoy twelve arts activities a year instead of six, then we will …more…
