UBS, the giant Swiss bank, has withdrawn its support of an elite Swiss orchestra. Amid a shaky economic climate, should other arts organizations be concerned? Joining us are New York Times reporter Daniel J. Wakin and Andrew Taylor , who writes the “Artful Manager” blog on Artsjournal and who heads the arts administration MBA program at the University of Wisconsin.
A growing body of evidence suggests that classical music can help calm your family dog. Heavy metal, not surprisingly, makes them more agitated. Joining us is Joshua Leeds , the co-creator of a new book and accompanying CD called "Through a Dog’s Ear," which prescribes Chopin and Schubert to soothe your pooch. Also with us is Peter Borchelt, PhD, an animal behaviorist based in New York. Weigh in: Do you find music effective at calming your pet?
Alan Greenspan served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board for nearly two decades. In his memoir, The Age of Turbulence , he describes his childhood in New York and early career as a jazz clarinetist, explains how he became an economist and entered public service, and shares his unique perspective on the evolution of the American economy. Purchase The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World at amazon.com. Events : Alan Greenspan will be speaking and signing books Monday, September 17 at 7 pm Union Square Barnes & Noble Alan Greenspan will be speaking and signing books Tuesday, September 18 at 12 pm Borders Books & Music 100 Broadway, at Wall Street