Quincy Jones – Patron of the Arts

Editorial, Newsroom, Reflections

By Anthony DeMarco – October 3, 2012 Source: Forbes     WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — When Quincy Jones was a child growing up in Chicago and Seattle, he wanted to be a gangster. Instead, he settled for being one of the most influential and...

The Power of Words: Nelson Mandela

Editorial, Newsroom, Reflections

The Power of Words: Nelson Mandela Foundation & Tribeca Film Institute from James Cecil.   The Nelson Mandela Foundation & Tribeca Film Institute launched “The Power of Words” initiative in April 2013. Projected in artful synchronization...

Believe in Zero

Editorial, Newsroom, Reflections

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for...

The Power of a Pen With Some Personality

Editorial, Newsroom, Reflections

In an age dominated by tech gadgets such as cellphones, a pen can still make a potent statement. Jan-Patrick Schmitz, president and chief executive officer of Montblanc North America, believes when you pull one out to sign a document or write something down in a...

The Art of Watchmaking

Reflections

Watchmaking is an art. There have been many attempts to define the elusive concept of Fine Watchmaking.  The “Fine Watchmaking“ denomination embraces a centuries-old, living history, a rich and specific culture, a professional ethic, the enduring expertise of the...

Arts Education: From the Boardwalk to Broad Stage

Reflections

  A Lifeline for Arts Education    Yes, there is the Santa Monica Pier. It is certainly a lively place and some even call it fun.  Others flee from the frenzy boardwalk to wander along the beach with its famous lifeguard posts. That is what I did a few weeks...