[Winona Online Democracy]
Shakespeare is good........., but it is not for everyone. Do you realize that when you make the statement "It's Greek to me" You are Quoting Shakespeare.... Public funding is another question. How do we decide what the public should fund. I personally like Hot Rods and old cars should the public fund car shows? The history of the automobile is quite dynamic. Who else would like to understand this more? I also enjoy Shakespearian quotes and what the contributed to our culture. Do you know why this is important? I am interested in the response? What other personal interests should the public fund? Thanks Tom -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kathy Seifert Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:20 PM To: Online Democracy Subject: Re: [Winona] Is our investment $325,000 ? [Winona Online Democracy] Where is your $325,000 figure coming from, Paul? This whole conversation really baffles me. Obviously, some support and others don't support public funding of the arts. It seems that it is particularly disagreeable to some that the city has financially supported the GRSF. I am a big supporter of the festival--I volunteer and contribute funds annually. I realize it won't interest everyone, but I really enjoy it and hope it is successful. It seems that one of the issues here is that the GRSF appears to be a "pet" project of some of the City's officials and this makes it political "hot button." I wonder if a more "democratic" way of the city supporting the arts would be more palatable? Are there ways in which the City might work in conjunction with state and national arts funds as well as private investors to encourage a fair and open "road" for those individuals and organizations competing for "arts" dollars? I am not knowledgeable in this area, I realize, but wouldn't it be more easily accepted if there was a legitimate and well-publicized process for local artists and musicians to tap into financial support? Maybe this is in fact what is happening in terms of the grant to study the theater feasibility? Maybe it isn't a lack of democratic process, but a lack of public relations? I honestly don't know and am not trying to make any accusations. I am just reacting to what I'm seeing as a wide range of perceptions and opinions on the matter. Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Online Democracy" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:41 AM Subject: [Winona] Is our investment $325,000 ? > [Winona Online Democracy] > > Was this money received as well? > > Paul Double > ___________________________________________________________________________ > Published - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 > > City rescues Shakespeare festival with $75,000 > > By Chris Hubbuch of the Winona Daily News > > The show will go on. > > The city of Winona has come to the rescue of the Great River Shakespeare > Festival with at least $75,000 in what festival organizers call an > investment in the future of the city. > > The city council and Port Authority voted Monday to provide the festival > with $50,000 and $25,000, respectively, in response to a request from > festival officials that also calls on the Convention and Visitors Bureau > to > kick in $15,000. > > CVB chairman David Jensen said Monday that the group's board had not > formally discussed the request, but did not foresee a problem because such > funding fits with the CVB's mission to increase tourism. > > "It's a no-brainer to me," he said. > > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact > page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. 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