MarcyKate Connolly

writer, composer, arts administrator

Month: October, 2009

Publishing Tramp Stamps

Nearly every fledgling writer has one, but most of us don’t go flaunting them. I know, it seemed like such a great idea at the time, but when you wake up the next morning, all you feel is sick. Yes, I’m talking about the scammers who prey on writers who’ve just finished their first work, [...]

Budget Increase for Arts and Humanities Endowments

“This important budget increase recognizes the essential role the arts play in our lives, schools, and communities,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and chief of Americans for the Arts, an advocacy group, in a statement. Click here to read the full article that made my day.

Mea Culpa

Yes, I’ve been bad. I haven’t posted much at all during the month of October, with the exception of the automatic weekly Twitter Round-ups. Work has been eating me alive. It’s my fault. I took on a second part-time job. I knew both organizations had major events this month, but I didn’t anticipate both would [...]

Weekly Twitter Roundup 10-27-2009

Preparing a talk about the behind-the-scenes excitement of running an opera company. I get to present it to a bunch of students tomorrow. # Preparing for performance of Don Giovanni at the Palace. I think I’ll tweet all day # When preparing the green room for cast, try not to throw a case of cokes [...]

A New Twist on “Free” Books

I’m not sure what to make of this yet.  It’s simple – get a free book from your favorite author (in this case, Gregory Maguire) if you make a donation to a charity of your choice.  This may not be a sustainable business model, but the nonprofit administrator in me thinks it’s brilliant. As giant [...]

Weekly Twitter Roundup 10-20-2009

Just had 2 of 5 cavities filled. Cannot feel one side of my face up to my right ear! Not pleasant… # Photocopying for work at Kinkos…watching the cost get higher and higher…hubby might have heart attack when he sees charge… # Dang good thing I’m getting reimbursed Friday. Oy! # Meter is over 1,000 [...]

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