Claire Cole

San Francisco Conservatory of Music to Host Third Biennial Rubin Institute for Music Criticism
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2016

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) proudly announces the third biennial gathering of the groundbreaking Stephen and Cynthia Rubin Institute for Music Criticism, taking place October 20-24. The first program of its kind to focus on the art of classical music criticism, the Rubin Institute brings together leading music critics, renowned musicians, and aspiring young writers for an intensive week of keynote addresses by critics, public performances, discussion panels, and critical reviews. The Institute will culminate with the awarding of the $10,000 Rubin Prize in Music Criticism to one of the university-level writers for demonstrating exceptional promise in music criticism, and the $1,000 Everyone's a Critic Audience Review Prize for the best review by an audience member of a concert performed during the Institute.

THE DEATH LAW is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 20, 2016

Congress passes a law stating that those over 70 who are incapable of caring for themselves are to be euthanized. Jake, a journalist, investigates the effects of this new law, while Julia, a veteran congressional staffer, is determined to fight the law and save her parents who, under the 'death law,' could be put to death. 'The Death Law' (published by Archway Publishing) explores themes revolving around an aging population, healthcare and the cost of social security, as well as the right to die.