Category Archives: Commentary

New Titles – 10 plays now available that we recommend

Posted on November 22, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

We surveyed the new acquisitions available through Samuel French and Dramatists Play Service and came up with our list of 10 plays we think would be great to see on the local stages. Callback.  Bill Svanoe.  Dramatic Comedy.  1m, 1f. … Continue reading →

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Does Reading a Book Make Us Happier?

Posted on November 21, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

“I think there might be many who consider one kind of happiness to be a deep armchair, a warm fire, and a favourite book.” From our random surveys around the Web, this BBC article about the emotional effect of reading, … Continue reading →

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Statement about the Transistor comments on the Oeuvre Theatre Awards

Posted on November 19, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

After a couple of days of thought and an email exchange with Ann Klefstad over the comments regarding Sarah Lawrence in the Transistor, I thought I would make a statement.  Ann is aware of this and encouraged it on my … Continue reading →

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Paying it Forward: Thank you

Posted on November 15, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

Twenty-four hours ago, I was wearing my tuxedo, and standing in a room full of all the people I really like who do things that I also really like.  I’m a “fly under the radar” kind of guy, honestly.  There … Continue reading →

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New to the Symphony? Concert Etiquette You Can Count On

Posted on October 24, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

Going out for the evening to enjoy the symphony is an event.  Even if you are a seasoned season ticket holder, there’s a certain sense of ceremony that goes with being in the concert hall.  If you’ve never been, the … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Toolbox: Editor’s Tips for the Week

Posted on October 17, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

Language is appropriate when it suits your subject, engages your audience, and blends naturally with your own voice. Stay away from jargon.  Jargon is specialized language used among members of a trade, profession, or group.  Use jargon only when readers … Continue reading →

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Fear and Loathing in the Liquor Store

Posted on October 16, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

    “Can you pick up a bottle of wine? I’m making chicken.” Hearing those words is all it takes for the facial tics to begin. Pick the right one and I’m the hero. Pick the wrong one and it’s … Continue reading →

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Fashion = Art, too.

Posted on September 24, 2010 by oeuvremagazine
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Resignation from the board of the Duluth Festival Opera

Posted on September 19, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

As of the end of this month, I will no longer be a member of the board of directors of the Duluth Festival Opera.  Unfortunately, there are times when one gets involved in worthwhile ventures only to discover that the … Continue reading →

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From the Editor: Support Lyric Opera of the North.

Posted on September 16, 2010 by oeuvremagazine

When I began this whole Oeuvre undertaking a year and a half ago, I did so because of my great respect for this exceptional local arts community.  Each step along the way, even with the challenges of funding and staffing, … Continue reading →

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