The New York Times – Music:
One day before a deadline to take the president’s name off its facade, the arts institution appealed a federal judge’s ruling that also temporarily blocked it from closing.
Category: Boards of Directors
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Kennedy Center Votes to Appeal Order That Trump’s Name Be Removed
The New York Times – Music:
A federal judge had ruled that the Washington arts institution must take the president’s name off its facade by Friday.
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Boston Symphony in Crisis Over Dismissal of Andris Nelsons
The New York Times – Music:
Chad Smith, the orchestra’s president, admitted missteps in terminating Andris Nelsons’s contract but stood by the decision and won’t step down.
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Crisis Follows Conductor’s Dismissal at the Boston Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
A decision by the orchestra’s board to fire its music director, Andris Nelsons, has set off protests from players, leaving their leaders scrambling.
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance
The New York Times – Travel:
The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
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PGA Tour Board Meets To Discuss Merger With Saudi-Backed LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The 11-member board did not vote on the surprise pact, whose most significant details are still being negotiated.
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Departures Force Los Angeles Philharmonic to Reinvent Itself, Again
The New York Times – Music:
Its beloved music director, Gustavo Dudamel, is leaving for New York, and its innovative chief executive, Chad Smith, is going to Boston. Now the esteemed orchestra is pondering what’s next.
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Disney Lays Off Ike Perlmutter, Chairman of Marvel Entertainment
The New York Times – Film:
The move was part of a company cost-cutting campaign and came after Mr. Perlmutter was part of an unsuccessful attempt to shake up Disney’s board.
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Lincoln Center Chooses Hearst Chief as Next Board Chair
The New York Times – Music:
Steven R. Swartz, president and chief executive of Hearst, will replace Katherine G. Farley, the longtime chair, in June.