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Millions for football in San Diego, zilch for opera
The Stadium move is so Idiotic perhaps we should endorse the Convention Center Expansion to throw the construction companies a bone. Just toss in a venue to replace the Flight Path Theater in Balboa Park. It could support local arts and local arts could help the convention business. I support public works projects, especially roads and water, but the Proposed Stadium is Ryan Leaf stupid.— April 24, 2014 2:11 p.m.
Millions for football in San Diego, zilch for opera
The Chargers might blow any amount of money on a loser. Architects celebrate this as we speak. Every Charger proposal, and I lose count, has been laughed away. Ready the slide whistles and whoopee cushions.— April 23, 2014 4:30 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
The closing certainly was slapdash and opportunist, I can't believe these Opera people wouldn't sing out any secret, would end with Massenet, or blow their own possible retirement on extravagant productions. We'll know more soon.— April 23, 2014 3:12 p.m.
Millions for football in San Diego, zilch for opera
The Slum Stadium plan might get laughed away if we keep our sense of humor. Remember they're trying to build an unneeded and ugly Convention Center expansion with the same money. The two crooked schemes will have to battle before the atrocity is built, and the plan must be presented in some detail. I'm confident it will be Ryan Leaf stupid and beatable.— April 23, 2014 3:01 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
It's worth money to make the Campbells go away. If the Campbells care anything about dignity and reputation, it's worth something to resolve this quickly. After the books are examined, if no crimes are revealed, perhaps a deal can be made.— April 22, 2014 1:23 a.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
I'm not saying Mr. Campbell is insane, but I believe he is now mentally unfit for his high stress job. Facts are he resigned the task he was hired for, but wants to collect full benefits as if he was laid off. This can only fool the willing, but he has support. Once the books are open. the parties concerned should compromise. If they don't the lawyers will get everything.— April 21, 2014 4:10 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
Careful now, Mickey Mouse resents the comparison. He's associated with the *profitably* idiotic. We should remember that many of those on the Opera Board would find the Campbells pay a pittance, and he has attracted the support of wealthy donors who don't resent his pay. If the books are merely *Looney Tunes* and not criminal the Campbells should be bought off, perhaps their friends on the board will write the check. He deserves a settlement based on health issues, his mental health seems unsound.— April 21, 2014 1:01 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
That makes a fun story, but it was certainly inspired by a singer who could sing an F over high C, very few can. The movie trashes Mozart's wife, who was a fine musician, and more sensible than Mozart with money. When Wolfgang died, the family ceased to go into debt. Some very talented people can't stay within a budget.— April 19, 2014 10:23 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
I hope I didn't start this rumor, because on this blog we've discussed possible reasons for hiding the books and reasons why management and board could believe themselves liable for debts. Lavish entertainment spending might be one cause, but we need to see the books.— April 19, 2014 2:28 p.m.
Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks
Eastlaker hits with her description of that *Magic Flute*. Opera should be staged vigorously and imaginatively, all the tools of modern stagecraft should further the original concept. A good stage director entertains visually and the *Magic Flute* gives a chance to pull out all the stops. Note that *The Marriage of Figaro* was first performed in everyday clothes in an everyday contemporary scene. The difference was dictated partly by budget. The Queen of the Night part was written for a specific soprano, not available for *Figaro*. Opera was always about who you have, what you have, and how much.— April 19, 2014 1:18 p.m.