Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 1302
Book Description
Motor Age
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 1302
Book Description
Mad Scenes and Exit Arias
Author: Heidi WalesonPublisher: Metropolitan Books
ISBN: 1627794980
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
From the Wall Street Journal’s opera critic, a history of how and why the New York City Opera went bankrupt—and what it means for the future of the arts. In October 2013, the arts world was rocked by the news that the New York City Opera—“the people’s opera”—had finally succumbed to financial hardship after 70 years in operation. The company had been a fixture on the national opera scene—as the populist antithesis of the grand Metropolitan Opera, a nurturing home for young American talent, and a place where new, lively ideas shook up a venerable art form. But NYCO’s demise represented more than the loss of a cherished organization: it was a harbinger of massive upheaval in the performing arts—and a warning about how cultural institutions would need to change in order to survive. Drawing on extensive research and reporting, Heidi Waleson, one of the foremost American opera critics, recounts the history of this scrappy company and reveals how, from the beginning, it precariously balanced an ambitious artistic program on fragile financial supports. Waleson also looks forward and considers some better-managed, more visionary opera companies that have taken City Opera’s lessons to heart. Above all, Mad Scenes and Exit Arias is a story of money, ego, changes in institutional identity, competing forces of populism and elitism, and the ongoing debate about the role of the arts in society. It serves as a detailed case study not only for an American arts organization, but also for the sustainability and management of nonprofit organizations across the country. “An intricate whodunit that seeks to find out who murdered the New York City Opera. . . . Waleson gives us a vivid description of each death-defying crisis and a sharp portrait of the ever-changing cast of would-be saviors who somehow always failed in their mission.” —The New York Times Book Review “Thoroughly researched, factually detailed, judgmentally well-balanced, and engrossing.” —Opera “Waleson’s in-depth study illustrates the challenges City Opera—and other opera houses—face in the 21st century as they seek to preserve tradition and innovate.” —Publishers Weekly “A thorough recounting of the tumultuous history of the New York City Opera [and] a cleareyed examination of the economic fragility of cultural institutions.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Texas Outlook
Author: 100 Things to Do in Dallas - Fort Worth Before You Die, 2nd Edition
Author: Tui SniderPublisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681061708
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Have you ever drawn a blank when a friend or family member asks, "What do you want to do today?" Maybe you have visitors to show around the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex, or perhaps you've lived here for years but feel like you're in a rut rather than experiencing anything new. If so, this book is for you! If you live in, or are visiting, the DFW region, this list will inspire you to start exploring. If you're hungry, flip through the Food & Drink section. Looking for entertainment or want to get outdoors? Dig into the Music & Entertainment or the Sports & Recreation sections. Want to barter for antiques or see a museum? Check out the Culture & History or the Shopping & Fashion sections.This book is here to spark ideas: everything from family outings, date nights, and solo excursions, to simply hanging out with friends on your day off.
Automotive Merchandising
Author: Database
Author: Limelight
Author: Amy PoeppelPublisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
ISBN: 1501176382
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In a smart and funny novel by the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed “big-hearted, charming” (The Washington Post) Small Admissions, a family’s move to New York City brings surprises and humor. Allison Brinkley—wife, mother, and former unflappable optimist—discovers that her decision to pack up and move her family from suburban Dallas to the glittery chaos of Manhattan may have been more complicated than she and her husband initially thought. New York is more unruly and bewildering than she expected, defying the notions she developed from romantic movies and a memorable childhood visit. After a humiliating call from the principal’s office and the loss of the job she was counting on, Allison begins to accept that New York may not suit her after all. When she has a fender-bender, witnessed by a flock of mothers at her son’s new school, she is led to the penthouse apartment of a luxurious Central Park West building and encounters a spoiled, hungover, unsupervised teenager who looks familiar. It doesn’t take long to recognize him as Carter Reid—a famous pop star who has been cast in a new Broadway musical. Through this brush with stardom, Allison embraces a unique and unexpected opportunity that helps her find her way in the heart of Manhattan. “A tribute to Broadway, teen celebrity life, and a mother who has now seen it all, this work is tough love at its finest and a great read for those wanting a ride on the wild side” (Booklist, starred review).
Author: 
Author: 
Author: