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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Here are some highlights from today’s haul:

  1. “Pulp Fiction” — An Oral History “To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction, Variety spoke with more than 20 members of the film’s cast and crew about their experiences, recollections, and insights.” – Variety
  2. Saying Goodbye To The Minnesota Sinfonia “The Minnesota Sinfonia, which has provided free concerts to underserved audiences for decades, says goodbye, along with its longtime conductor Jay Fishman.” – MinnPost
  3. How To Become A Blue Man “They must become expert drummers, learn to spit paint onto a spinning canvas, catch marshmallows, and be prepared for anything the audience might throw. Hundreds audition annually; only a handful get hired.” – WBEZ (Chicago)
  4. The Dancer And Choreographer Bringing A Hip-Hop Fantasy To The Big Screen “Bozeman and choreographer Rennie Harris blend hip-hop and fantasy in an ambitious new dance film, bringing a different kind of beauty to screen dance.” – The New York Times
  5. Data: How Massachusetts Arts Sector Has Recovered From Covid Shutdowns “Organizations remain very reliant on declining revenue sources. In 2022, 65% of expenses were covered by contributed revenue, but that growth is slowing.” – SMU Data

Skip below to see the rest of the stories we collected arranged by topic. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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