by Kenneth Woods | Mar 19, 2007 | A view from the podium
When I read at Jessica Duchen’s blog that “Stephen King argues that poor old Edu should never have been on the £20 note at all and represents ‘a peculiar celebration of mediocrity,’” I thought “That’s it! I’m burning all my King novels.” Then I read on and...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 19, 2007 | A view from the podium
The Arts and Community editor at the East Oregonian asked me if we could do a story on the recovery of my cello from the fire at the Oregon East Symphony offices. This is what I sent her. My first thought was that the situation was too serious for anything...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 16, 2007 | A view from the podium
A very quick update from Pendleton… The implications for the orchestra are far worse than we initially feared, due to problems with the orchestra’s insurance and liability issues with the buildings owners. Our insurance company and that of the building’s owners may...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 16, 2007 | A view from the podium
Blaze guts Eagles Lodge, adjoining businessesBy SAMANTHA BATES and PHIL WRIGHT of the East Oregonian PENDLETON – Firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed half a block of downtown Thursday afternoon.More than 20 firefighters sprayed water from the ground and...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 16, 2007 | A view from the podium
In one of the most shocking examples of a complete lack of respect for a nation’s cultural heritage I’ve come accross in some time, the British government has announced it is taking Elgar’s face off the 20 pound note in his 150th anniversary year....
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