AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoReading Culture: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warns that an abundance of information is no substitute for the patience to read, reflect and think deeply. Arts at Risk: New Zealand’s Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision plans to cut about 24 jobs—nearly a third of its staff—after government funding reductions; in Somerville, advocates are exploring a cultural trust to protect arts spaces from displacement. Books & Ideas: Ojibwe author David Treuer discussed The Savage Mind: An American Legacy, weaving memoir and history into an exploration of violence, identity and the country’s shared wounds. Author Laura Griffin also argues that reading helps build empathy and that book bans silence stories. Screen & Stage: Netflix has released a trailer for its new Pride and Prejudice adaptation, arriving Dec. 3, with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet. Cultural Traditions: Bethlehem’s Celtic Cultural Alliance will close after 39 years, citing mounting financial pressures. Pet Life: Veterinarians urge Halloween precautions: keep pets away from chocolate, xylitol and wrappers, and secure them as the door opens for trick-or-treaters.
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