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IN THE NIGHT: A FAUSTIAN TALE TREMENDOUSLY ENTERTAINING

Composer/lyricist Michael Mott is talented. Broadway To Vegas first reviewed his debut album Where The Sky Ends, See Broadway To Vegas column of July 6, 2014. His latest In The Light is intriguing, full bodied, sweeping and attention holding. The world premier studio cast recording has been released by Broadway Records.

In The Light, A Faustian Tale is an original musical inspired by the classic Faust legend of greed, power and lust.

As both composer and lyricist Mott has crafted an epic which is entertaining and smart with plenty of laughs and a creative use of double entendre phrases (particularly the perky Behind Closed Doors) which has lines causing the listener to pause a second, contemplating' did I really hear what I think I just heard' - and then laugh.

This world premiere recording is an emotional, luscious score capturing the tension and passion of the epic Faust legend. Featuring some of Broadway’s best vocalists and musicians including: Jeremy Jordan as “Johann Faustus”, Solea Pfeiffer as “Gretchen Wagner”, Ciara Renée as “Ana Faustus”, Antonio Cipriano as “Valentine Engel”, Bobby Conte Thornton as “The Traveler”, Anne Fraser Thomas as “Hilda”, Aisha Jackson as “Agnes”, Zachary James as “Archbishop Peter”.

The recording’s ensemble features the talents of Lynn Craig, Derrick Davis), Cooper Grodin, Jason Pintar , Lindsay Rider and Karla Shook.

All have outstanding voices.

In The Light follows Dr. Johann Faustus, (Jeremy Jordan) an astronomer, who is accused of blasphemy by the Holy Inquisition. Guided by a mysterious being called the Traveler, (Bobby Conte) he flees to the small town of Hertz. There he meets a young scholarly woman named Gretchen (Solea Pfeiffer) , who shares his goals. Gretchen believes Doctor Faustus can use the town to begin a rebellion against the Inquisition. Together, they create a plan to resist its coming and to overthrow the power of the Church. As their plot proceeds, secrets Gretchen has hidden are discovered and Johann’s ambition is undermined by his own tormented mind. The Traveler urges the two forward and their dysfunctions entangle, leading to disaster for all.

This is a joy to listen to for several reason including; it doesn't sound like one long song. Tempos and styles range from operatic to South American dance. Superior sound balancing. Neither music nor dialogue ever intrudes or dominates. Each note and word is perfectly heard and understood. An excellent example of how a recording should sound.

It also makes one curious to learn more about Faust.

Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend, based on the historical Johann Georg Faust ( c. 1480–1540) who was trained in religion and astronomy - eventually turning to magic. Erudite Faust is highly successful yet dissatisfied with his life, which leads him to make a pact with the Devil at a crossroads, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures.

According to the official Faust site: The legend has inspired many great writers, musicians, and other artists. The earliest known published sources for the legend are the Wolfenbüttler manuscript dated about 1580-1587, and a printed chapbook (the Spies edition), intended for popular sale dated 1587. Two famous literary works on the Faust theme are Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, and Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe’s Faust.

While Goethe’s Faust has been called the definitive Faust, there is no one Faust story, instead, there are hundreds or thousands of variations on the theme in theatre, music, film, poetry, art, and literature including classics and favorites: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Picture of Dorian Grey, The Phantom of the Opera/Paradise, The Devil and Daniel Webster, Damn Yankees, The Little Shop of Horrors and many more.

Add In The Light to the list.

Music & Lyrics by Michael Mott
Book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri
Orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg
Arrangements by Michael Mott and Joshua Zecher-Ross
Musical Direction by Joshua Zecher-Ross
Directed by Jeff Whiting
Mixed by Matthias Winter.
Edited by Michael Croiter
Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper.

Vienna Musicians:
Orcheatra: MFA Symphonics Vienns - Choir: Wiener Kemmerchor(Vienna Chamber Choir) - Music Contrators: Daniel Ott and Dominik Schnaitt - Conductor: Koen Schoots.

Orchestra andchoirwere reorded at M. G. Sound in Vienna, Austria.
Engineered by Daniel Bucher, Martin Bohm, Nina Bohm and Werner Weltschacher.

NYC Musicians:
Piano and Synths: Joshua Zecher- Ross - Acoustic and Electric Guitar: Andrew Zinsmeister - Acoustic and Electric Bass: David White - Drums: Clint de Ganon - Harp: Kirsten Agresta Copely - Percussion: Denald Williams.

Song List:

Prologue - Archbishop Peter, Johann, Gretchen, Ana & Ensemble
Let Go of Me - Johann & Ensemble
Behind Closed Doors - Agnes, Hilda, Gretchen Valentine & Ensemble
More - The Raveler & Johann
She's Not Me - Gretchen
Tomorrow Begins Today - Valentine, Ann, Johann & Gretchen
The Man I Know - Ana
Dare To Dream - Gretchen and Valentine
Rise or Fall/Act I Finale - Johann, Valentine, The Traveler, Gretchen Ana & Ensemble
He Is No Man - Johann & The Traveler
Sign, Shake, Spit! - Hilda, Agnes, Gretchen & Ensemble
Catch The Moon - Gretchen
In The Light - The Traveler and Johann
The Man I Know Reprise - Ana & Johann
Her Embrace - Johann & Ensemble

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ART AND ABOUT

COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF PRINCE PHILIP

Prince Philip and his wife square dancing. Photo: Royal collection

Windsor Castle is hosting a special display to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort. Over 100 objects will explore The Prince’s early life and naval career, as well as his role supporting The Queen at home and abroad.

One of the highlights of the display will be the Coronation Robe and Coronet worn by Prince Philip during The Queen’s Coronation. You’ll also be able to see objects that explore The Prince’s close associations with Windsor Castle and the local community, including his roles as Ranger of Windsor Great Park and Chair of the Restoration Committee following the 1992 fire.

Themes explored in Prince Philip: A Celebration will include The Prince’s early life and naval career, his role as consort and his support for the sovereign at home and abroad. The displays will also focus on His Royal Highness’s wide-ranging patronages and associations, including sport, science and industry, conservation and the environment, art and collecting, and encouraging younger generations.

Prince Philip's Coronation Robe and Coronet. Photo: Royal collection

A highlight of the display at Windsor Castle will be a section devoted to Prince Philip’s role in The Queen’s Coronation of 1953. His Royal Highness chaired the Coronation Committee, one of two committees convened to plan the event, and played a key role in the decision to broadcast parts of the service live on television. The Coronation Robe and Coronet worn by Prince Philip during the service will be on display, alongside his Chair of Estate which is usually located in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.

Exploring similar themes to the Windsor display, the display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse will include a section charting Prince Philip’s early life and naval career. In The Prince’s Midshipman’s log book from 1940–1, he describes his role operating the ship’s searchlight during the Battle of Cape Matapan while stationed on the HMS Valiant off the coast of Greece. Another section will bring together items from his wedding to HRH The Princess Elizabeth in 1947, including the wedding invitation, order of service and wedding breakfast menu. On the occasion of their wedding, Prince Philip was granted the royal dukedom of Edinburgh and the display will look particularly at his connections to Scotland and its capital city.

On display through September 20, 2021. An addition 50 objects will be on display at Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh beginning July 23; the two separate but closely linked displays will chart significant events and achievements in The Duke of Edinburgh’s life.

BECAUSE OF A COVID-19 INCREASE the Museum of Contemporary Art in Australia closed on June 25, slated (thus far) to re-open on July 3. According to the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. it is hoped that this quick response to the Covid-19 Delta variant increase will stem the influx.

From Australia to Israel and around Europe new shutdowns are in place.

MADAME TUSSAUDS to open in Dubai, UAE on the popular island destination Bluewaters later this year with over 60 world famous figures, including 16 from the Middle East.

With seven themed rooms, guests can step into a Bollywood movie and take a picture with Shahrukh Khan, or take a selfie with a wax look-alike of Kylie Jenner.

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SPREADING THE WORD

PRINCE CHARLES AND CAMILLA, THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL

Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber showing Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla around his refurbished Drury Lane Theatre. Photo: Pool.

last Wednesday were given a tour of the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The royal couple toured the renovated Theatre Royal Drury Lane with owner Lord Lloyd-Webber, his wife Madeline and Simon Thurley, the chairman of the Lloyd Webber Theatre Restoration Project.

During the tour Sir Andrew and Prince Charles exchanged quips. Charles asked when Frozen, a musical stage adaptation of the hit Disney film, would be able to open.

Referencing the numerous annoying setbacks resulting from the Covid pandemic, Lord Lloyd-Webber sarcastically joked: "Probably 2040," to which Charles replied: "It's what we call 'put on ice'."

In reality, Frozen will begin previews August 27 with an opening night date set for September 8. The production will star Samantha Barks as Elsa and Stephanie McKeon as Anna.

It's the type of musical which should appeal to both the grandchildren of Prince Charles and those of Camilla, as well as the offspring of Zara and Mike Tindall and her brother Peter Phillips.

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla enjoying tea next to a statue of Noel Coward. Photo: Pool.

The musical could set a record for the number of royal associated children attending a theatrical performance.

Duchess Camilla, who looked cool and lovely in a green polka dot dress by Samantha Sung, with nude high heels and a Bottega Veneta bag, joined her husband for afternoon tea on the theatre's balcony - sitting next to a statue of Noel Coward, before HRH unveiled a plaque to commemorate the refurbishing.

The theatre's 60M pound make-over means the venue now boasts the largest stage in London.

The property now offers new hospitality options, including afternoon tea, a stylish cocktail bar, and an all-day dining area. The performance area has also been renovated to hold a thrust stage or performances in the round bringing the audience closer together and closer to the performer.

RESORTS WORLD a three mega resort complex covering 88 acres of land which once held the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas officially opened last Thursday.

Considered the world's most technologically advanced resort, the resort is owned by Malaysia-based Genting Group, with the Hilton managing the 3,500 hotel rooms in three Hilton family hotel brands: Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas and Crockfords Las Vegas.

The casino is promoting its “completely seamless cashless wagering experience.” The gaming floor covers 117,000 square feet and has more than 1,400 slot machines, 117 table games, 30 poker tables, a dedicated poker room, high-limit areas and a sportsbook.

The complex includes about 40 food and beverage options and a 27,000-square-foot spa.

Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are the initial headliners performing in the resort’s main performance space, the 5,000-seat Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas, which opens in November. In the meantime, Miley Cyrus is slated to perform July 4 at the resort’s Ayu Dayclub, an outdoor pool venue, which is part of Zouk, the global nightlife brand concentrated in Singapore and Malaysia.

BIRDLAND IN NEW YORK CITY will open its doors to the public for the first time since March 2020 on July 1, 2021.

To celebrate, Birdland is bringing back 1949 prices for July and August. Sundays through Wednesdays enjoy $.99 admission to Birdland favorites such as Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, and David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band.

Thursdays - Saturdays we are offering a discounted $30 ticket price both online and at the door! Birdland’s July schedule includes performances by Emmet Cohen Trio, Matt Munisteri with Jon Erik-Kellso and the EarRegulars, Allan Harris Septet, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, Ken Peplowski Quartet, Joe Alterman Trio and Orrin Evans Quartet.

All performances will take place upstairs in Birdland Jazz Club. The venue will adhere to the reopening guidelines as set forth by the City of New York, New York State, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

ALAN ALDA INTERVIEWING HELEN MIRREN on his Clear & Vivid podcast was a brilliant listen. Both started out on the stage and discuss the differences between acting on the stage, film and television. They also discuss their teaching of master classes.

With beautifully balanced sound, the easy to hear and understand interview focuses of all aspects of multi-talented Mirren and her career and personal life.

Currently Mirren narrates ABC's When Nature Calls a look at the lighter side of the natural world.

During their conversation about film experiences, Alda disclosed that he'll begin shooting a new film "in a couple of months."

A not to be missed podcast, Clear & Vivid is one of the best podcasts, featuring a wide variety of subjects which always have both an interesting and intellectual aspect.

BLUE MAN GROUP that quirky group of talented percussion driven musicians reopened in Las Vegas. They can be enjoyed at the Luxor Hotel.

CYNTHIA ERIVO a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning singer and actress performs July 1, 2021 as part of Fifty Years Together: A Celebration of Wolf Trap, celebrating the vision and leadership of founder Catherine Filene Shouse, with an evening showcasing female artistry. July 1 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia.

CINDERELLA the London premiere of the new musical with an updated story and book by Oscar-winning screenwriter Emerald Fennell, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by David Zippel. began previews June 25 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End at 50% capacity.

Directed by Laurence Connor.

Starring Carrie Hope Fletcherin the title role.

Featured are Olivier nominee Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as the Stepmother, Ivano Turco as Prince Sebastian, Olivier winner Rebecca Trehearn as The Queen, Georgina Castle and Laura Baldwin as Cinderella’s stepsisters, and Gloria Onitiri as The Godmother.

Rounding out the cast are Michael Afemaré, Lydia Bannister, Michelle Bishop, William Bozier, Lauren Byrne, Sophie Camble, Tobias Charles, Vinny Coyle, Nicole Deon, Jonathan David Dudley, Dominic Adam Griffin, Michael Hamway, James Lee Harris, Leah Harris, Kate Ivory Jordan, Kelsie-Rae Marshall, Georgina Onuorah (who will play the role of Cinderella at certain performances), Andy Rees, Alexandra Waite Roberts, Sam Robinson, Giovanni Spano, Lauren Stroud, Georgia Tapp, and Matthieu Vinetot. The creatives include: choreographer JoAnn Hunter, set and costume designer Gabriela Tylesova, sound designer Gareth Owen, lighting designer Bruno Poet, and co-musical supervisor John Rigby.

KING LEAR by William Shakespeare.

Directed by Nicole Ricciardi.

Featuring Christopher Lloyd.

“Nothing will come of nothing, speak again.” —King Lear

The once-powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.

July 2 to August 28 at the The New Spruce Theatre, the new amphitheater on the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox, MA.

SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET IN CONCERT performed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Hear Sondheim’s version of the infamous tale of the demon barber of Fleet Street Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia.






DID YOU KNOW THAT JEOPARDY CHAMP Zach Newkirk a Washington, D.C.-based voting rights lawyer, a six-time Jeopardy! champion in 2020, took home nearly $125,000 in winnings? He might have the most unusual winning streak in the show’s history: His run started with legendary host Alex Trebek, who died last year; got interrupted by a global pandemic; and ended with guest host Ken Jennings, a former Jeopardy! champion.

In addition to appearing on Jeopardy! last year, this Perkins Coie associate was involved with a lawsuit against then-President Donald Trump on behalf of those injured during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Lafayette Square.

According to a profile article about him in the ABA Journal his involvement in Black Lives Matter D.C. v. Trump involved "a team at my firm wrote an amicus on behalf of civil rights leaders to show that the BLM movement was a continuation of a very long movement toward racial equality and social justice. We wrote down the experiences and perspectives of veterans of the ’60s and ’70s-era civil rights movement. I spoke to Martin Luther King III, among other leaders, and it was fascinating hearing his stories and experiences. It was humbling to be a part of something like that."

As to how he got selected for Jeopardy! he told the publication: that he "took an online quiz, and I was invited to an audition in Savannah, Georgia. That was a fun day. There were maybe 50 or 60 of us. The audition process included another written test, and then we played a mock game with a buzzer to see how quick you are, whether you can always respond in the form of a question and how telegenic you are. They give you a very broad window to be notified, like 18 months. I had sort of forgotten about it, but one day I got a phone call from Culver City, California. My clerkship had ended, I was working at my firm in D.C., and I had been calling all these random people across the country because we were looking for witnesses. Turns out, the call was from Jeopardy! That was late February, so I only had about 20 days to prepare."

Any favorite categories or least-favorite categories the ABA asked.

"Favorites are history, geography, politics. And definitely 11th Circuit election law cases! I think Jeopardy! contestants are infamously not too knowledgeable about sports, and of course, there’s the dreaded opera category. I know some sports, but there are other sports I don’t know much about, like basketball. I don’t know much more about it other than Michael Jordan was very good, but one of my good friends is “training” me on the subject." What is he doing with his winnings? "Saving for a house. Then there’s the giant black hole of law school loans."

Expect to see him on the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.

Last Sunday both Jeopardy! and Alex Trebek received Daytime Emmy Awards.

This story was originally published in the June/July 2021 issue of the ABA Journal under the headline: “Double Jeopardy!: This voting rights advocate and game show champ is ready with the right answers.”

THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (TCG) the national organization for theatre, has announced the recipients of the first round of the 2021 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards, totaling $1,072,000, allow 28 productions extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, hoping to extend the life of the world premiere play after its first run. This round represents the first iteration of the New Play Awards after theatres’ seasons were cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first round of the 2021 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards were presented to: Born with Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams at Alley Theatre.

Noir music by Duncan Sheik, book by Kyle Jarrow, lyrics by Kyle Jarrow & Duncan Sheik at Alley Theatre.

House of Shades by Beth Steel at Almeida Theatre, London, UK.

Father/Daughter by Kait Kerrigan at Aurora Theatre Company

The Garden by Charlayne Woodard at Baltimore Center Stage

Refuge co-created by Satya Jnani Chavez & Andrew Rosendorf, transcreation by Marialuisa Burgos at Curious Theatre Company

Soft Target by Emily Kaczmarek at Geffen Theatre

Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill words and music by Matt Schatz at Geffen Theatre

Good Night, Oscar by Doug Wright at Goodman Theatre.

to the yellow house by Kimber Lee at La Jolla Playhouse

Mother Russia by Lauren Yee at La Jolla Playhouse

Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon at Manhattan Theatre Club

The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel by Colette Robert, music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney at New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company

Mr. Dickens' Hat by Michael Hollinger at Northlight Theatre

A.D.16 by Cinco Paul & Bekah Brunstetter at Olney Theatre Center

Tambo & Bones by Dave Harris at Playwrights Horizons

Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi at Playwrights Horizons

Suffragist by Shaina Taub at The Public Theater

Top of the World by Catherine Butterfield at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

"We declare you a terrorist..." by Tim J. Lord at Round House Theatre

The Magician's Elephant book and lyrics Nancy Harris, music and lyrics Marc Teitler adapted from the novel by Kate DiCamillo at Royal Shakespeare Company

Bruce by Richard Oberacker at Seattle Repertory Theatre

Letters of Suresh by Rajiv Joseph at Second Stage Theater

A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter at Signature Theatre

Bald Sisters by Vichet Chum at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Nan and the Lower Body by Jessica Dickey at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

This Land Was Made by Tori Sampson at Vineyard Theatre

Row book by Daniel Goldstein, music and lyrics by Dawn Landes inspired by A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure at Williamstown Theatre Festival reviewed by Broadway To Vegas. See Broadway To Vegas column of April 11, 2021.

Over the last 15 years, the Edgerton Foundation has awarded over $14,385,000 to 458 productions, enabling many plays to schedule subsequent productions following their world premieres.

Thirty have made it to Broadway, including: Curtains, 13, Next to Normal, 33 Variations, In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), Time Stands Still, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, A Free Man of Color, Good People, Chinglish, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bronx Bombers, Casa Valentina, Outside Mullingar, All the Way, Eclipsed, Bright Star, Hamilton, The Columnist, In Transit, A Doll's House Part 2, Indecent, Dear Evan Hansen, Oslo, Escape to Margaritaville, The Prom, JUNK: The Golden Age of Debt, SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, and Head Over Heels.

Sixteen plays were nominated for Tony Awards, with All the Way, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Oslo winning the best play or musical awards. Eleven plays were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with wins for The Hot Wing King (2021), Cost of Living (2018), Hamilton (2016), The Flick (2014), Water by the Spoonful (2012), and Next to Normal (2010).

THE CLIVE & VALERIE BARNES FOUNDATION has announced their Innovation Awards in Dance and Theatre. Unlike previous years, the Foundation chose to honor one winner in each category that demonstrated outstanding innovation during the past year. Each awardee will receive a $5,000 gift.

The Clive Barnes Dance Innovation Award is honoring Anthony Huxley for his work in Justin Peck’s SOLO for Anthony Huxley - a principal dancer with New York City Ballet.

The Clive Barnes Theatre Innovation Award is honoring PigPen Theatre Company which began creating their unique brand of theatre, music, and film as freshmen at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2007. They were the first group to win the NYC Fringe Festival’s top honor for a play two years in a row (2010/11) and have gone on to win IRNE (2012, 2015) and Jeff Awards (2014) for their theatrical productions. In 2016, Sir Trevor Nunn invited PigPen to be a part of his first American acting company for a production of Shakespeare's "Pericles".

Each year since 2009, The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has given an annual award to two talented young professionals in the artistic fields of dance and theatre (The Clive Barnes Award). The finalists are nominated by the Selection Committee, which is composed of a panel of critics and accomplished professionals in each field.

THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY has announced that Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Páez, Millie Quezada, Joaquín Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Additionally, Guillermo "Memo" Acosta and Egidio Cuadrado will receive the Trustees Award. The honorees will be celebrated during a private ceremony executive produced by Eduardo Osorio at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on November 17, 2021, as part of the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy week.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to Latin music and its communities. The Trustees Award is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to Latin music during their careers in ways other than performance. Both distinctions are voted on by The Latin Recording Academy's Board of Trustees.

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OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY

THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS has a new program - providing American Rescue Plan Grants to eligible organizations nationwide.

These funds are intended to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike other Arts Endowment funding programs that offer project-based support, Rescue Plan funds are intended to support specific operating costs only. Cost share/matching funds are not required.

The Arts Endowment encourages applications from a variety of eligible organizations including: organizations that serve populations that are underserved, such as those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by ethnicity, economics, geography, or disability; organizations with small and medium-sized budgets; organizations from rural to urban communities; and organizations that may be applying for federal support through the Arts Endowment for the first time. For more information and to apply, visit the NEA’s webpage.

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This is not your typical, totally boring textbook.

In the pages of How To Earn A Living As A Freelance Writer (the first to be lied to and the last to be paid) you'll find sex, celebrities, violence, threats, unethical editors, scummy managers and lawyers, treacherous press agents, sex discrimination; as well as a how-to for earning money by writing down words.

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