The NY Times reports that corporate contributions to the arts are in severe decline. As such, relationships between corporations and arts organizations are becoming more like business partnerships. Fascinating and sad.
On a positive note, Slate has a story on the 60 larest charitble contributors of 2006 .
A new trend in independent bookselling. Established stores, new owners (via Readerville).
A look at Philadelphia’s burgeoing tribute band scene (via LHB).
Brief item on a new Rush album, tentatively called Snakes and Arrows (I keep wanting them to do an album called Sight and Sound), tentatively due out March 1. With The Arcade Fire’s new one hitting shelves next month and The Polyphonic Spree’s soon after, it’s shaping up to be one hecka good spring for music (via Scott Andrew).
