California Association of Museums

Museums in the News 8/15/07


Wanted: African-American stories for Smithsonian exhibit: Airstream booth rolls into Oakland to record, preserve life experiences
By: Annalee Allen, Alameda Times-Star, August 12, 2007
http://www.insidebayarea.com/timesstar/localnews/ci_6606471

Should P.G. demand more from aquarium?: Lease must reflect tideland use
By: Frances A. Williams and Lee Willoughby, Monterey County Herald, August 12, 2007
http://www.montereyherald.com/commentary/ci_6605638

Aquarium needs security cameras
By: Gregory D. Lee, Monterey County Herald, August 12, 2007
http://www.montereyherald.com/commentary/ci_6605637

MOCA show asks: Is it business or art? Exhibit's shop for pricey handbags will mark the intersection of culture and commerce.
By: Diane Haithman, Los Angeles Times, August 9, 2007
http://www.calendarlive.com/galleriesandmuseums/la-et-moca9aug09,0,3807070.story?coll=cl-art-features

Reynolds Foundation awards more than $7 million to museum coalition, including Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa World, August 8, 2007
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070808_1__TheDo43808

Founders of the Gap Now Plan a Museum
By: Jesse McKinley, New York Times, August 8, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/08/arts/design/08coll.html?em&ex=1186718400&en=e37c5b76d41e5a83&ei=5087%0A

Smithsonian Official Quits After Records Destroyed: Hobbins Had Key Role In Hiring and Upkeep Of Ex-Secretary Small
By: James V. Grimaldi, Washington Post, August 8, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/07/AR2007080701843.html

Bad news: Newseum debut delayed
Modesto Bee, August 10, 2007
http://www.modbee.com/scene/story/39089.html

Aquarium to sponsor kelp forests: Aquarium of the Pacific will help students and volunteers replant kelp
By: Alex Baron, Orange County Register, August 7, 2007
http://www.ocregister.com/news/kelp-caruso-aquarium-1799761-school-coastkeeper

City gives financial boost to struggling Lindsay Museum
By: Elisabeth Nardi, Contra Costa Times, August 7, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_6568534

Research your destination with a podcast
By: Roger Petterson, Contra Costa Times, August 6, 2007
http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_6556144

Old World can keep its old art: The Getty’s deal to return ancient art to Italy reminds us that Los Angeles has always been about the new.
By: Dan Turner, Los Angeles Times, August 6, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-art6aug06,0,769187.story?coll=la-opinion-leftrail

Lindsay Museum asks city for more funding
By: Theresa Harrington, Contra Costa Times, August 6, 2007
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_6554925

Repeat art heist on French Riviera
San Jose Mercury News, August 6, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/nationworld/ci_6559260

Magazine publisher's favorite venues for fundraisers with flair [list of top Bay Area spots to fundraise]
By: Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, August 5, 2007
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/05/LVG0R6RJL1.DTL&hw=philanthropy&sn=001&sc=1000

ARTS EDUCATION; Book Tackles Old Debate: Role of Art In Schools
By: Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, August 4, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/04/arts/design/04stud.html

Getty's accord removes shadow: The specter of recent scandals is starting to lift from the museum and its programs on news of an agreement to return antiquities to Italy
By: Jason Felch and Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times, August 3, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-getty3aug03,0,2365048.story?coll=la-tot-callocal&track=ntottext

Suit aims to stop work on LA Zoo elephant habitat
San Jose Mercury News, August 3, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_6535509

Museum Ousts Gary Beer For Excess Expenses: Smithsonian Business Ventures Chief Is Told To Repay $30,000
By: James V. Grimaldi and Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post, August 2, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/01/AR2007080101379.html

Amazon to Copy and Sell Archives' Footage: First DVDs Already Available Under Non-Exclusive Deal
By: Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, July 31, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/30/AR2007073001589.html?hpid=moreheadlines

How to save the real L.A.? First, you find it: SurveyL.A. aims to take stock of the city's buildings, back story
By: Lynell George, Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2007
http://www.calendarlive.com/galleriesandmuseums/cl-ca-survey29jul29,0,4747670.story


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