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• Is “Personalized Learning” Just Another Big Tech Con?

  11-07-2019 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advocates of personalized learning say that the approach has beenunfairly conflated with teacherless, online-only education. They invokeDewey and Freire and Montessori as guiding lights and take pains toemphasize, in almost liturgical unison, that personalized learning isnot about tech—and that “tech is just a tool.” But skeptics warn thatunderneath the language of “student-centered” pedagogy is atech-intensive model that undermines communal values, acceleratespriva
  
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• Me2/Orchestra seeks part-time Conductor

  11-07-2019 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The world’s only classical music organization created for individualsliving with mental illness and the people who support them is hiring anew part-time conductor for our orchestra based in Burlington, VT.The Conductor of Me2/Orchestra (“me, too” orchestra) in Burlington, VTwill report directly to the Music Director of the Me2/ organization,Ronald Braunstein. The Conductor is responsible for weekly rehearsalsbetween September – May and selection of music for three differ
  
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• Is This Self-Taught South African Uber Drive The Next Star Tenor?

  11-07-2019 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Menzi Mngoma is a self-taught tenor who likes to belt out arias for hispassengers. One of his customers, Kim Davey, liked his singing so muchthat she posted a video on Facebook. That, in turn, attracted mediaattention and the 27-year-old Mngoma’s career was launched. He is saidto be auditioning for Cape Town Opera. A stadium tour will no doubt follow. – The Guardian
  
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• Sale Of Sotheby’s Will Change The Art Market In Some Fundamental Ways

  11-07-2019 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Once the deal clears, Sotheby’s can provide cover for consignors whopreviously would have gone to Christie’s for hush-hushservices—protected details surrounding guarantees and the completediscretion of a single-person owner, among others. And this “moreflexible private environment” also means that decisions about heftyguarantees and costly talent acquisitions no longer have to be justifiedto shareholders, some of whom might be perturbed by big-ticketspending. &ndas
  
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• Giant Ancient City Is Being Uncovered, Changing What We Know About Greek Civilization

  11-07-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dating back 4,600 years, the site may also have been part of theinspiration for a key aspect of Greek religion – the idea that mountaintops were the dwelling places of the gods. The complex – on a mountain peak-shaped islet off the coast ofthe Aegean island of Keros (part of the Cyclades archipelago) – istotally changing archaeologists’ understanding of prehistoric Greece. – The Independent (UK)
  
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• Will Millennials Kill Opera?

  11-07-2019 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  “We’re not known for our attention spans, our patience, or our respect for tradition, and we have been subsequently accusedof killing avocado, cheese, home ownership, marriage, and the retailindustry. Behind these allegations is, of course, the world’s deeplytroubled economy, which has effectively made it unlikely that most of uswill be able to afford what our parents could.” – Vogue
  
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• Art & Creative Events/Experiences Manager / ArtBrowser / London

  11-07-2019 21:25
  Art is a pleasure.
  A pleasure that should be "open to all".
  No pretension, no patronisation, no barriers. Part of your world not a special world.
  At home, on the train, at work, in the street not...
  
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• Junior Graphic/Web Designer / Desk Tidy Design / London

  11-07-2019 21:08
  Desk Tidy Design is a small studio specialising in design, creation and identity for the theatrical arts. Founded in 2011, it was our aim to help smaller theatre companies by offering dynamic,...
  
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• How ‘Oklahoma!’ Created The Original Cast Album Genre

  11-07-2019 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Typically, show music was cut down and rearranged for a popular dance band. But [Decca president Jack] Kapp had no time for such niceties” — he was rushing to get a recording of the hit show to market after a long musicians’ strike — “and the musical’s full Broadway orchestra was brought in to accompany the performers. There had been a few, somewhat limited, cast recordings before, but Decca’s improvised innovation came closest to capturing the f
  
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• ‘People Will Say We’re In Love’: How The Perky Operetta Duet Of The 1943 ‘Oklahoma!’ Became The Twangy Country Song Of The 2019 ‘Oklahoma!’

  11-07-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization was willing to let Daniel Fish, director of the revisionist revival now on Broadway, experiment with the way the story was told but forbid any changes to the songs’ melody, rhythm or harmony. So why is this duet’s effect so different? Jesse Green breaks it down. – The New York Times
  
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• Programming Assistant / Selladoor Worldwide / London

  11-07-2019 20:54
  Selladoor Worldwide is a UK leading theatre producer and venue manager with a growing international presence.
  As we continue our expansion and provide further innovative new work to the national and...
  
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• Baltimore Symphony’s Finances Are So Bad Tapping Its Endowment Is Problematic

  11-07-2019 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  TheBSO’s finances arguably are so unstable that members of the endowmenttrust supporting the symphony balk at lending or giving it even onepenny more than the $6 million it has received this fiscal year. Sometrustees worry that releasing more funds to an organization they say isin dire financial straits would be tantamount to pouring money down adrain. – Baltimore Sun
  
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• Registration now opened for the new academic year 2019-2020 / The Essential School of Painting / London / South east, South West

  11-07-2019 20:21
  The new academic year at the Essential School of Painting starts on the 23rd of September 2019.
  Applications and registration to our various year-long programmes, short courses and weekends are now...
  
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• Tania Bruguera, Cuban Artist-Activist, To Launch Investigative Journalism Project

  11-07-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “At the Manchester International Festival, … Bruguera revealed plans to establish an investigative journalism initiative that will award prizes and grants and offer workshops for Cuban writers at the Institute of Artivism Hannah Arendt, which she founded in Havana in 2015. The announcement comes amid a crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.” – Artforum
  
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• Male and Female Actors for SOUVENIR / Any One Thing / London

  11-07-2019 19:59
  SOUVENIR written by Tristan Bernays for Any One Thing
  Any One Thing creates intimate, local, theatrical performances.
  We are looking for flexible actors who will relish the challenge of performing...
  
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• Finance and Contracts Assistant (Maternity Cover) / Young Vic / London

  11-07-2019 19:38
  We’re looking for a Finance and Contracts Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our busy and dedicated Finance department.
  Based on The Cut in Waterloo, we produce new plays, classics, musicals,...
  
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• Venue Assistant (Casual Roles) / Mountview / London

  11-07-2019 19:36
  Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools. We offer professional vocational training at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level in performance and production arts, alongside...
  
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• Improbable Intersection: When Joni Mitchell Met Charles Mingus

  11-07-2019 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  While Mitchell’s associations with jazz had been criticised in themainstream rock press by writers who found her experimental,category-defying streak somewhat conceited, it was Mingus himself whoinstigated the project. Dying from ALS, Mingus was fixed on the idea of afinal project, an epitaph of sorts, but he knew he needed a guidinglight to see it through to fruition. – Jazz Journal
  
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• Front of House Manager/Box Office Supervisor / The North Wall / South East

  11-07-2019 19:18
  The North Wall is seeking a full-time Front of House Manager/Box Office Supervisor.
  The role has responsibility for front of house and box office operations, and also assists with a range of...
  
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• Corporate Membership & Events Manager / Tate / London

  11-07-2019 19:13
  About us One of the world’s leading arts institutions, Tate exists to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of British art from the 16th century to the present day, and of...
  
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• Art Partnerships Director/Manager / ArtBrowser / London

  11-07-2019 19:05
  Art is a pleasure.
  A pleasure that should be "open to all".
  No pretension, no patronisation, no barriers. Part of your world not a special world.
  At home, on the train, at work, in the street not...
  
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• The U.S. Has A Vibrant, Innovative Flamenco Scene — Why Is It Continually Underrated? (Especially When A Dancer Has A Non-Spanish Name)

  11-07-2019 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alice Blumenfeld, alumna of Flamenco Vivo and now director of the company ABREPASO: “Only as I started to branch out did I realize there are many people breaking boundaries in flamenco in the U.S. in incredible ways that could only be possible in the melting pot that is America.” – Dance Magazine
  
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• Audio Description Directors / Leeds Theatre Trust Limited / Yorkshire

  11-07-2019 19:00
  Are you a visually impaired theatre artist?
  Do you have a passion for exploring creative and innovative approaches to audio description in theatre?
  We’d love to hear from you.
  At Leeds...
  
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• Premises Supervisor / Leeds Playhouse / Yorkshire

  11-07-2019 18:58
  Leeds Playhouse is seeking a Premises Supervisor.
  The Premises Supervisor is a crucial role responsible for ensuring the safety of all visitors, staff and property at the Leeds Playhouse. This is a...
  
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• Gallery Assistant (Casual) / Studio Voltaire / London

  11-07-2019 18:58
  £10.55 per hour starting with a minimum of 8 hours p/w and the possibility of taking on additional hours which might become are available, on agreement, during busy...
  
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• Cellar Person / The Ambassadors Theatre / South East

  11-07-2019 18:54
  To ensure the smooth running of the cellar and oversee a consistent and effective stock control. To ensure stock levels are maintained effectively throughout the venue.
  The Ambassadors Theatre is a...
  
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• Executive Director: Part time / The Nest Collective / London

  11-07-2019 18:47
  The Nest Collective invites audiences to discover exceptional music in unexpected places, rekindling connections with tradition, nature, and community. We are a nationally leading curator...
  
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• Saturday Morning Session Leader - Band Factory / Nottingham Music Hub / East Midlands

  11-07-2019 18:46
  Nottingham Music Service is seeking to appoint an energetic and skilled Session Leader for our Band Factory music provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with relevant skills and...
  
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• Reinventing Hong Kong Ballet

  11-07-2019 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company is on a roll, stepping out into the city in innovative and surprising ways. Its subscriptions have spiked 240 percent since the 2017/2018season, according to Nick Chan, Hong Kong Ballet’s director ofmarketing, and last season half the productions sold out.– Washington Post
  
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• New Museum School Traineeships / Various Museums, Galleries, Archives / London

  11-07-2019 18:11
  Get paid to train at one of London’s most prestigious cultural heritage organisations and receive a Level 3 Diploma
  New Museum School is...
  
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• Specialist Facilitators, Maxilla Men's Shed (freelance call) / Acava Ltd / London

  11-07-2019 18:10
  Maxilla Men's Shed is a new NHS funded initiative responding to a need expressed by local people, particularly older men, in North Kensington and inspired by the international Men’s Shed...
  
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• The Christian Publishing Industry’s Biggest Scandal: The Boy Who Now Says He Didn’t Come Back From Heaven

  11-07-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  In 2004, six-year-old Alex Malarkey’s skull and spine were separated in an automobile accident and he spent months in a coma. Six years later, his father (who was driving at the time) published, with himself and Alex listed as co-authors, The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven, an account of the visions of (Christian) heaven Alex had while in the coma and afterward, and it became a major bestseller. Six more years later, Alex (still a quadriplegic) turned 18, said that nothing in the book was
  
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• Membership Services Assistant / The British Museum / London

  11-07-2019 18:02
  The British Museum is seeking a Membership Services Assistant to deliver excellent customer care to Members and provide administrative support for the successful day-to-day running of the Membership...
  
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• Reception and Office Assistant / bbodance / London

  11-07-2019 17:49
  Appointment: Full-time, 9 month maternity cover with possible extension
  Closing Date: Friday 26th July 2019 – interviews will take place ASAP so early applications are...
  
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• New York Is Becoming Hollywood East

  11-07-2019 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Propelled by a soaring demand fororiginal streaming content and a generous state tax incentive program,New York has become an entertainment powerhouse, attracting majorfeature films and award-winning television shows. Last year, 332 movies were filmed in New York City, officials said. In 1980, there were 121. – The New York Times
  
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• Acting Teacher/Assistant Director/Stage Manager (Multi-role) / Theatre on Foot / North West / Liverpool

  11-07-2019 17:25
  Theatre on Foot are in search of someone to fill a vacant multi-role position within our theatre company from September 2019. The role will require working with young people within our youth theatre...
  
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• Trusts and Foundations Manager / Jewish Museum / London

  11-07-2019 17:08
  Trust and Foundations ManagerThe Jewish MuseumUp to £35,000 Full-time although flexible working consideredCamden
  We aim to build bridges, break down barriers and delight in our shared common...
  
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• More Stars Say Hosting An Awards Show Just Isn’t Worth The Headaches

  11-07-2019 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  “According to insiders who spoke … on the condition of anonymity, there are plenty of reasons big-name celebrities are increasingly reluctant to join forces with awards shows. Some of these issues, like the time commitment a gig like this requires, have always been factors. Others — like the hazard of getting mercilessly roasted on Twitter over a bit gone wrong — are a bit newer.” – Vanity Fair
  
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• Operations Manager / Donmar Warehouse Projects Ltd / London

  11-07-2019 16:51
  The Donmar is seeking an Operations Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the core operations processes for the Donmar, ensuring the Donmar’s Dryden Street home is a welcoming and...
  
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• Consultant, Reading Friends / The Reading Agency / London / South East

  11-07-2019 16:48
  The Reading Agency requires consultancy support to develop a subscription framework for our Reading Friends programme.
  We require strong business development acumen, financial skills, and experience...
  
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• Jewish Museums — What Are They For? Whom Should They Serve? And Who Should Or Shouldn’t Be Able To Run One?

  11-07-2019 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  “These questions are swirling around the future of the Jewish Museum Berlin, one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions, after the abrupt departure last month of its director, Peter Schäfer. He left after a string of controversies in which critics — including the Israeli government and the main organization representing Jews in Germany — said the institution had gone beyond its mission and become overly political.” – The New York Times
  
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• Podcast workshop this summer in Manchester / MIC / North West

  11-07-2019 16:13
  Tuesday 30th July - Manchester City Centre - 1000-1230 
  A no-nonsense, simple to understand, jargon busting session all about podcasting, including what you need to get started. Leave the...
  
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• Violinist Aaron Rosand Dead At 92

  11-07-2019 16:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Acclaimed for his performances of romantic repertoire and his sweet tone, Rosand recorded prolifically and appeared with all the major orchestras around the world, making a particularly busy European career during the 1960s and ’70s,” though he never achieved the level of fame that some colleagues of the same generation did. Rosand also spent more than 30 years teaching at the Curtis Institute, where he had studied as a young man. – The Strad
  
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• Casual - Duty House Manager / University of Hertfordshire / South East

  11-07-2019 15:45
  UHArts Auditorium Duty House Manager (Casual)
  Grade: UH3.13 (£11.78 per hour inclusive of annual leave allowance) FTE Ad Hoc School/Department: UHArts Responsible...
  
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• Ex-New York Dealer Charged With Smuggling $143M Worth Of Antiquities From South Asia

  11-07-2019 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  “A criminal complaint filed in Manhattan state court said the smuggling was orchestrated by Subhash Kapoor, a New York art gallery owner who was arrested in Germany in 2011 and later extradited to India, where he faces similar charges. … Authorities described the case as one of the largest of its kind, saying the conspiracy began more than three decades ago and involved more than 2,600 recovered artifacts, including statues and ancient masterworks.” – Yahoo! (AP)
  
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• A New Generation Of Transgender Singers Making Their Mark In The Opera World

  11-07-2019 15:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Some … found new voices, either with the help of hormones or through retraining. Others kept the voices they had built their careers on — even if it meant continuing to perform in the gender they had left behind. Now some are getting higher-profile roles — and upending preconceptions about voice and gender. … We spent time with four of the artists at the forefront of this new wave.” – The New York Times
  
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• Youth Choir Director / Cornestone Arts Centre, Didcot / South East / Oxfordshire

  11-07-2019 14:57
  Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is looking for a singing teacher/drama practitioner to lead a brand new youth choir.
  This is a new venture for Cornerstone, so you will have the opportunity to...
  
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• Finance Business Partner / Museum of Science and Industry (Science Museum Group) / North West

  11-07-2019 14:56
  Are you a fully qualified accountant with experience of analysing complex data? Are you able to convey financial information to non-financial colleagues in a clear way?
  The Finance Business Partner...
  
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• Street Dance Director / Cornerstone Arts Centre / South East / Oxfordshire

  11-07-2019 14:49
  Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly practitioner to lead our Street Dance class for young people in school years 10-13.
  The students are a really vibrant...
  
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• Music Centre Instructors (strings) / ArForms, Leeds City Council / Yorkshire

  11-07-2019 14:48
  ArtForms supports schools in music and artistic activities throughout Leeds.  Our music service provides tuition to 14,000 young people across the city, through a combination of school-based...
  
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