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Thoughts about watching, working and living in the arts, from HMS co-founder, executive producer and arts advocate Scott Silberstein.

November 30, 2018

ADVENTURES IN YES: "We're All In This Together"

There's no way out but through, and no better way through than a theater.

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November 26, 2018

ADVENTURES IN YES: "Just WRITE it."

Facing down writer's block and getting back to work.

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June 1, 2018

IN THE MOMENT: "Good News About the Arts in Illinois"

You read that right. GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE ARTS IN ILLINOIS.

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May 30, 2018

ADVENTURES IN YES: "Canned"

Roseanne Will Be Fine. What About Everyone Else?

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May 29, 2018

ADVENTURES IN YES: "Reading Rick & Roger, Remembering Sean & Guy and Losing Rachel"

A book arrives at just the right moment to help process life, love and loss

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May 20, 2018

ADVENTURES IN YES: "To The Stars"

Some say that expanding classical music audiences is a fantasy. But fantasy might just be what expands classical music audiences. 

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