"In its arrangement of spaces, carefully judged details and tactile material qualities, (the John Morden Centre) is a model for how to create a sociable setting for life in older age – a beacon of optimism after a decade of swingeing cuts to social care." - The Guardian
“It was part of our promise with creators. At the time we started creating original programming, our creators felt like they were pretty trapped in this kind of overnight ratings world and weekend box office world defining their success and failures." - Variety
In 2021, New Rep paused its operations due to financial losses incurred during the pandemic. It reopened nine months later on a smaller scale with a renewed focus on new work and diverse voices. - WBUR
And from its formation in 1976, the Emerson Quartet sounded pretty. It became famous for its rich vitality and easy power in a vast repertory that it recorded prolifically and toured tirelessly. - The New York Times
At a time when audiences are dwindling, and dancers are known more for their TikToks than their technique, it may be unwise to anoint as the art form’s future a choreographer so thoroughly steeped in ballet history. - The New Republic
The offer would remove the $1 million cap on membership dues. In an effort to bring a residual system to streaming, the stars also have proposed a formula that would make the lowest names on the call sheet who most need the money the first to be paid. - Deadline
"Pokémon-hungry crowds descended upon the museum for the van Gogh–inspired merchandise that placed the brand’s most popular creatures in the context of van Gogh’s most recognizable works — including Sunflowers (1889) and The Bedroom (1888) — but the real treasure was limited-edition trading card, Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat." - ARTnews
Ahmed Naji, the only writer in Egypt ever to be sent to prison for the crime of offending public morality: "These words haven’t vanished because speakers of Arabic have stopped using them, by the way. ... It’s only the immortality of being written down that is denied them." - Literary Hub
“I should be slowing down, I know, but each time I try to slow down something happens, and I have to get on the trail again. You see, I am deprived of that sense of inner tranquility once I turn my back on a situation." - Literary Hub
"When the venture was first announced in December 2014 ... the building was due to be called the Factory." Now the organization running it is called Factory International, though the building is named Aviva Studios, thanks to the naming-rights gift that got the place finished. - The Stage
In July, Julie Kent joined Stanton Welch as co-director of the company, bringing with her the wealth of experience from her 30-year dance career at American Ballet Theatre and her seven years as artistic director of The Washington Ballet. - Pointe Magazine
Calling for “a national conversation” about halting the spread of depressing architecture, he said: “We need to fearlessly demand interestingness. We need to rebel against the blandification of our streets, towns and cities, and make buildings that nourish our senses. Human beings deserve human places.” - The Guardian
The event began in 1993 as a three-day symposium in North Carolina: "Gateways: Classical Music and the Black Musician." Now based in Rochester, the event has grown to multiple concerts by a full symphony orchestra as well as chamber groups; 300 musicians take part across four cities. - The New York Times
This isn't the first of Steve Bell's cartoons to draw accusations of anti-Semitic imagery in 40 years with The Guardian, but it could be the most poorly timed. It features Netanyahu cutting a Gaza-shaped hole in his abdomen; the likely association with Shylock's pound of flesh evidently escaped Bell. - AP
