Starving for culture

[thescot]

Culture is an embarrassment of riches in the Atlanta area. But I rarely take advantage of it. I've seen smphonies, operas, live concerts from Jethro Tull to Merla Haggard. And I like them all OK, it's just too much trouble to do all that driving and such anymore.

However, I will go out of town and pop for a motel or cabin overnight for a highland game. I find the laid back atmosphere, the people, and the overall simplicity to be more to my liking.

[kennethrmc]

Flagstaff is not a large city, but we have NAU and numerous artists--visual artists, theater performers, and classical and popular musicians. So I'm blessed inasmuch as I can walk in the forest five minutes from my home, or go to a classical performance, or hear Irish fiddle music, or watch a play, or see a classic movie with discussion--and I could choose from those almost any week. Now, if only housing were affordable here!

[EagleJCS]

Louisville, KY has a fairly rich arts scene as well. We have several museums, the orchestra, the ballet, the opera, a 'Broadway Series' bringing the touring Broadway shows, in addition to other national acts (rock groups, etc.), the (three) Universities' performance schedules, plus some of the local high schools (there are about 30 in the area) have pretty good stage performances (music and theater) as well.

All of that on top of a fairly active local music scene - if you're into going to bars/clubs.

[CDNSushi]

I couldn't pick just one.

Well Rex, lucky for you -- this poll allows you to choose multiple options.

And my apologies for neglecting to put a "museum" option in the poll for all you museum-goers. heh.

[Macman]

I picked all but contemporary dance, and not because I don't like it, but because we rarely seem to make it to that. We like musicals, one of the local theatres (right across from Freedom Kilts), the odd opera and ballet, live jazz (e.g. Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis), and Celtic types like Loreena McKennitt, but my main cultural diversion is the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, where I've been a season ticket holder for almost twenty years. I can really sink my teeth into a live orchestral concert!

[Arlen]

My wife and I do Scottish country dancing so I put that down as Highland/folk culture.

[bricelythgoe]

I guess that depends on what you define CULTURE as. I think my definition of culture is different then yours. However, on your list, my favorite things are Highland events and the theater. I never thought of the theater as culture. I just have always liked a live performance, rather than a movie (although I don't go very often because it is so expensive.) Highland events are very fun, and typically not too expensive. That is about all I do for "culture".

Brice

[RB51]

Opera, via the Live from the Met series in our local theatre, had been a godsend for me. I've been able to see productions that I would otherwise have no chance of ever getting to, and with a much better 'seat in the house' than at many live performances I've been to. When we lived in Vancouver I used to get to a lot of symphonic/classical concerts, but sadly don't get down there that much anymore when something is on.

Laurie

[beloitpiper]

Madison has an excellent theatre/arts scene. I was one play last week called The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris and will be going to A Christmas Carol next week. The latter has become an annual tradition.

And Madison is not far behind behind Austin, TX as far as live music.

[Pleater]

I have never had to go out to experience something cultural - I sing and play British folk music - so if I am feeling in need of entertainment I unzip my guitar case, open up my bag of recorders - thats the woodwind kind, and time passes most merrily.

Sometimes I just sing - I have a repertoire of over 300 songs and it is as well to rehearse them - you never know when you might have an opportunity to sing.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: