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Today on “Opera with Joe.” Why should we give to the arts? Advocating for support and investment in the arts, discussing the societal benefits of arts funding and the importance of preserving cultural heritage and creative expression. Watch the video on our blog, https://wix.to/ZVhYyyD #newblogpost #fortworthopera

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The statement "It's not over until the fat lady sings" emphasizes the importance of perseverance and patience in problem-solving. Just as in opera, where the climax often occurs when the soprano, traditionally depicted as a robust woman, sings the final notes, in problem-solving, success may not be immediately apparent. Challenges and setbacks are common, but the key is to keep pushing forward and exploring different approaches until a solution is found. This saying encourages individuals to remain resilient and determined, understanding that the conclusion may only come after sustained effort and thorough exploration of options. #problemsolving #life #growth

In our quality of life workshops, the bottom line is finding individual agency.... read this: "Growing older gives me a different perspective on what we call “quality of life”. I’m fortunate: quality of life for me means being able to get to the opera. At 91, I also appreciate the value of the smaller things: friendship, digestion, good eyesight. Some of these things I even have some power to maintain." How to be a Perennial™ for Your Quality of Life with Lindsay McDonald 💃 https://lnkd.in/gd5Hv7Vc

The Sydney Opera House just missed a golden opportunity. They recently launched a new seat view feature, but instead of using cutting-edge technology, they relied on outdated methods. Imagine this: Instead of taking thousands of photos, they could have used a digital twin of the venue. This would not only save time but also opened up exciting possibilities for their clients and customers: - Set design optimisation: Visualise seats with set pieces in place to ensure perfect sightlines. - Pre-programming capabilities: Program lighting, AV, pyrotechnics, and show control systems before even stepping foot in the venue. - 3D audio analysis: Analyse sound patterns in a fully immersive 3D environment. - Augmented Reality: Imagine seeing Dame Jone Sutherland performing on the Opera Theatre stage or seeing the Sydney Theatre companies set in place before it is even constructed. - Virtual Reality: Create virtual tours of the Sydney Opera House for those people not lucky enough to be able to visit in real life. The Opera House could have taken their service offering to the next level. Instead, they chose the path of least resistance. Let’s hope they embrace innovation next time. P.S. What other features do you think digital twins could revolutionise in venues? Comment below!

🎤 Hey Singers, Artists, and Worship Leaders! 🎤 Here are the 4 things I wish I knew sooner that has helped me personally & professionally 🗣️🌟. ✅These tips have transformed my journey, and I know they can do the same for you. If you are Ready to take your talents and gifts to the next level? Comment "SING” below 👇🏽 ‼️‼️ #VocalCoach #SingingTips #UnlockYourVoice #VocalTraining #Singers #Artists #WorshipLeaders #VoiceAndPurpose #ElevateYourVoice #VocalHealth #SingingLessons #MusicianLife #VocalTechnique #VoiceTransformation #SingerLife

Ah, Miles... Miles Davis' career exemplifies the creative essence of jazz... Contrary to many jazz purists' judgements, Miles never "sold out" when he created brews of jazz mixed with rock, funk, soul, and pop. His relentless drive to evolve through various styles of music (as well as taking up painting during the 1980's), was his way of expressing his creative energies... regardless of whether he alienated his established audiences (or possibly because he did alienate them?). Like the greatest innovators in any discipline, whether music, visual, written or other art forms, whether in business, sports, sciences, academics, Miles found new ways to explore and achieve his objective--creative expression that impacted his audiences in new, exciting, and relevant ways. Despite often being misunderstood and criticized for not following the "rules" of jazz composition or performance, not cowtowing to people's assumptions regarding his race, or not observing "proper" social behavior, Miles pressed forward into new realms. Not always successful in ways that he or others might like, in comparison to Babe Ruth (most strikeouts in achieving the homerun record for decades) and Michael Jordan (game-losing misses in making record game-winning shots), Miles arguably has a lower misses-to-hits ratio with his experiments than they achieved. Miles was inarguably an insightful, courageous, innovative, hard-driving leader who also was often mercurial, unstable, and insecure. Still, he attracted, collaborated with, and mentored numerous skilled musicians who have been recognized as high achievers and leaders in their own right. I believe we should measure Miles' greatness based on his impact on the course of creative jazz and related music styles, directly and through the musicians he influenced. But after all these words, the proof is in the listening. Check out an album from each of Miles' five major phases of evolution across almost 50 years and enjoy!

How often do we walk the road to Damascus How often have we experienced an epiphany along our journey. Are we capable of understanding such sudden and great revelations. How often have we just thought it was a figment of our imagination. How sometimes we think we have every answer, so wrong. How our paradigm prevents risk to discover more. How determined are we to search the truth, or merely follow vanity thinking we know best. Whether we enjoy the circus or opera,  life of acceptance is still the same. Accept that there are different formula's and equations. If the gift of suggestion is offered then you need to discover its source. Consider all options. GWW.