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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Are You a Career Bound Performing Artist?
If you are, then you can’t miss the 2009 Arts Conference in Stillwater October 7– 9 at the Wes Watkins Center. The Oklahoma Arts Council is offering an exciting opportunity for performing artists to learn the skills needed to make you more marketable. This unique series of workshops will be conducted by Jeri Goldstein, founder of performingbiz.com.
Subjects to be covered include:
· Acquiring communication skills for more effective marketing
· Discussing how websites can offer more appeal to increase bookings
· Creating a unique identity brand and reaching target audiences
· Negotiating fair performance deals and developing market value
In addition, artists will learn about initiatives for film production and music promotion from the Oklahoma Film & Music Office. There will be excellent opportunities for performing artists to network with presenting organizations from across the state.
Artists are also invited to perform at Café Kazany hosted by Zanni Kazany and Family. Bring your poems, stories, musical instruments and a zany sense of humor at this late night cabaret. All characters welcome; kazoos will be provided.
Registration is $50 and must be completed by September 25. Contact the Oklahoma Arts Council at okarts@arts.ok.gov or (405) 521-2931 or www.arts.ok.gov.
Laura's E-Blast http://www.LauraIngraham.com September 15, 2009 | |
Remember the days when the press ooohed and aaaahed every time Barack Obama and Michelle went out to dinner? The President's jump shot ... the First Lady's arms ... the adorable kids ... the dog search ... the vegetable garden ... it was Operation Razzle Dazzle run by an image machine working overtime. Team Obama believed that if people saw the First Family as cool and fun, they would be more likely to think Obama's "remaking of America" was cool and fun, too. Of course, it didn't work out this way. Americans, it turns out, are sophisticated enough to separate their personal appreciation for the Obamas from their views on the President's policies. At this point, the entire White House operation is starting to have the look and feel of a tired Vegas lounge act. The economic forecast looks grim to most of us, who wonder why Washington can't cut back on spending in the same way our own families have. Everything Obama proposes carries a hefty price tag -- which ends up further burdening already beleaguered taxpayers and small businesses, who sooner or later pick up the tab for this profligate spending. The health-care debate has turned out to be a referendum on how well Washington manages big programs. The answer? Not well. Clearly, there is a genuine opportunity today for any politician who is willing to stand with these Americans who feel Washington just doesn't give a damn about them. These people are looking for a voice of reason amidst the chaos and insanity of a world where numbers like $10 trillion are casually tossed around. This feels like 1993, the last time I recall such widespread, intense anger with Washington. Back then, Gingrich's Contract with America tacked its sail to these prevailing winds, helping a demoralized GOP coast to a stunning 54-seat congressional coup. We need a new blueprint for a new age that our fellow Americans can read and think about. I suppose we could just sit back and hope to beat Democrats by default, but that would be foolhardy. Obama is a master campaigner and loves competition. The GOP needs to outline a coherent platform of specific ideas that every Republican candidate can run on in 2010 -- that way there's a clear post-election agenda that, assuming big GOP pick-ups, brings its own mandate. Call it "10 for 2010." 1) Taxpayers' Bill of Rights (TABOR). Limit federal spending growth to the percentage in population growth plus the rate of inflation; provide taxpayers the option of filing a post-card sized return using a low, flat tax rate of 25% |