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EDITORIAL In Defense of Bad Fonts Examining the Fonts We Love to Hate December 18, 2020 There are certain fonts that designers “love to hate”. Do Papyrus or Comic Sans deserve their infamous reputation? Not all fonts are created equal. Fonts and typefaces are a core pillar of graphic design. Some are beloved and used almost everywhere you look, like Helvetica or Garamond. Some are ubiquitous due to their inclusion in programs like Google Docs or Microsoft Word, like Arial or Times New Roman. But others have the dubious honor of being almost universally mocked for being so terrible. If you’re involved in the design world, you’ve probably encountered some of these more notoriously bad fonts, like Papyrus, Impact, and of course, Comic Sans. But why do these fonts exist? And if they’re so bad, why do people keep using them? Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the most hated fonts in the design world. We’ll talk about where they came from, why they exist, and whether or not they deserve their bad reputation. Source: Creative MarketPapyrus Let’s talk about Papyrus first. Papyrus is a roman-style typeface that merges a highly traditional title font look with a hand-crafted calligraphic style. It’s known for its use in book titles, posters, signs, and other places where the type will be large and highly visible. It also looks . . . sort of ridiculous? Whether through the fault of the font itself or from its overuse in poorly-designed small business logos, Papyrus has a reputation for being tacky, cliche, and cheap-looking. Which makes it completely hilarious when it’s used in projects that should know better - like the title for James Cameron’s Avatar, which doesn’t precisely use the Papyrus font, but it’s close enough to notice the correlation. If you haven’t seen the SNL skit about this yet, you need to: Watch this guys https://youtu.be/jVhlJNJopOQ Papyrus was created in 1983 by designer and illustrator Chris Costello. He was just 23 when he developed the font during his free time while working at an advertising agency. His original inspiration for the typeface came from reading the Bible and imagining ancient texts being written in English using classical Latin characters. Over the course of several days, he sketched out various ideas and concepts for alphabets and glyphs that looked old and weathered. Once he had developed a cohesive alphabet of letters, he began submitting the font to type foundries, all of which rejected it except a small British foundry called Letraset. After a few changes, he sold them the font for just £750, which would be worth around $2500 today. The font remained relatively obscure until it was picked up by Microsoft as one of the base fonts for MS Publisher for MS Office 97. Ever since then, it’s been a Microsoft office staple. It was also picked up as a base font in 2003 by Mac OS, which cemented its place in the public design zeitgeist. Now while the other fonts on this list have some legitimately redeeming qualities, I think Papyrus deserves most of the ridicule it gets. To be fair, much of its misuse has been the result of inexperienced designers picking the font because it looks visually interesting, without considering whether it is right for their design. Papyrus was designed to be used sparingly, and only at a small font size. When it’s blown up to large proportions, the font looks strange - but it was never meant for this purpose. However, this hasn’t prevented people from misusing it; which is how we got to the current situation - where most people react to it with dismay and ridicule, myself included. Impact The next font on our list is very well-known, but doesn’t have quite the same notoriety as Papyrus or Comic Sans. However, it is one of the most ubiquitous fonts on the internet due to its place as a core font for web design. Impact has been around since 1965, when designer Geoffrey Lee developed it for the Stephenson Blake Foundry. It was originally designed as a metal typeface, designed to be used in the layout of posters and other advertisements where the title needed to make a big impact (hence the name). The Impact font shares many design sensibilities with other elements of the 1960’s. Following the second World War, design in the United States made a hard shift towards the Swiss style of graphic design, favoring clean lines and sans-serif fonts like Helvetica. Impact clearly takes this design idea as a base, but then breaks the boundaries of it to create a typeface that is bombastic and intense. Interestingly, Impact did not see widespread use until 1992, when Microsoft released it as a digital font in the base version of Windows. It rose sharply in popularity, and was selected as part of the list of core fonts for web design in 1996, turning it into one of the most recognizable fonts in common use today. One of Impact’s most iconic uses in the modern day has been its use in memes. Source: KnowYourMeme Developers programmed their meme generators’ macros to use Impact because it was a highly readable font that was almost guaranteed to be available on every computer. Typically, these meme generators create the text as a white Impact font with a black contour around it, ensuring its readability regardless of the background image. Unfortunately, Impact’s ubiquitous use in memes has diminished its ability to be taken seriously. It’s still a useful font in some contexts, but using it might give your design project a more ironic tone than you’re intending. Comic Sans Finally, we come to the big one: The king of the bad fonts, Comic Sans. You’ve almost certainly read an article or heard someone rant about how much they hate Comic Sans. If you ask a designer to use Comic Sans in a project, they might explode. The infamous font was designed in 1995 by Vincent Connare, who was working for Microsoft as a typographer at the time. He initially designed the font for a digital dog named Rover (Microsoft's computer helper before Clippy). Rover was part of the Microsoft BOB program, and used speech bubbles to help kids understand how to use a computer. He originally spoke using the Times New Roman font, which Connare felt was a bit too formal for a dog talking to children. Connare’s inspiration for his new font was comic strips, which used some similar design principles (sans-serif, disconnected lettering) to create an easy-to-read font that felt whimsical, casual, and light-hearted. In 1995, Comic Sans was released as a Windows 95 system font, and people began using it in the wrong contexts almost immediately. The font was never meant to be taken seriously. It was designed to be playful and informal, and most of the backlash it has garnered is the result of people using it in a professional situation, where it looks completely ridiculous. However, Comic Sans has found a different niche use in recent years: Due to its design, it’s really good for teaching people how to read. Each letter in Comic Sans is irregular and unique, meaning that none of the letters are mirror images of one another (like “d” and “b” in most fonts). Interestingly, this irregularity actually increases reading retention for most people. Because your brain is having to work a bit harder to differentiate the letters, your comprehension of the material you’re reading increases. For this reason, studies have shown that Comic Sans is a great font for teaching children how to read. It’s also a great font for people with dyslexia. The irregular letters are easier to tell apart from one another and don’t get visually mixed-up as easily. Comic Sans is listed by several national dyslexia associations as a recommended font. So despite its reputation as the most notorious of the bad fonts, Comic Sans perhaps doesn’t deserve as much hate as it gets, as long as it’s being used in an appropriate or useful context. ‍ All of these “bad fonts” have their uses when used in the proper situation (some more than others). If you’d like to use some of these fonts (or find a better one) in your own designs, try out Fontinator It integrates seamlessly with Vectornator so you can use all of your favorite fonts in your graphic design projects. Remember - just because a font has a bad reputation doesn’t mean it’s useless. https://www.vectornator.io/blog/bad-fonts

from WestCoast Families Dec 2020: Family Health & Wellness, Connecting with your Teen, Mental Health Apps by WestCoast Families magazine by Dr. Erin Watson, The Expert Talk As a doctor in Family Relations and Human Development and chief expert at The Expert Talk, I hear all the time how parents struggle to connect with their kids. While the best approaches to parenting are often counterintuitive to our instincts as protectors, building joyful and meaningful connections with the teens and tweens in our lives is possible. Here are 10 strategies to help you connect with your tween/teen from The Expert Talk you can try right now: 1. REMAIN CURIOUS. Too often, we focus on regulating our teens (in an effort to protect and guide them), at the expense of truly understanding what they are going through. One of the best ways that we can connect with them is by taking an interest in their journey of self-discovery. Instead of saying, “Here’s what to do”, start by asking “What do you think/feel about that?” or “What was that like for you? 2. BE THEIR STUDENT. Have you noticed that your tweens and teens act like an expert on a lot of things? Use this to your advantage. Not only is this a way to get your child talking and to understand more about them and their world, it offers them a chance to feel heard, competent and confident. Instead of saying, “You need to reduce your screen time,” try, “Teach me about your favourite influencer! What do you love about following them?” 3. STEP BACK AND GIVE THEM SPACE. Tweens and teens benefit immensely from being given space to explore how their world (and their choices) affect them and others. Taking a step back as their parent will not only shape their resilience, it will make your presence feel less overwhelming and therefore, make them more likely to come to you for guidance. Instead of saying, “Tell me what’s wrong,” try, “It seems you’re really frustrated right now. I’m here to listen whenever you’re ready to share.” 4. SHARE A (SIMPLE) SECRET. One of the key psychological tricks to creating a bond with someone is to reveal something vulnerable about yourself. Showing vulnerability through minor embarrassing stories or relatable struggles makes people immediately feel at ease with you and more likely to open up to you in return. Try sharing a secret with your tween. This will help them see you as a person (not just a parent) and as a bonus, may help them feel understood emotionally. 5. GO OLD SCHOOL. One way to stay close with your tween or teen is to bring back old-fashioned letter writing. Mail it, or slip it under their door, and provide them with nice paper and a pre-stamped envelope so they can respond. Or, simply keep a notebook in which you write messages back and forth to one another. You may be shocked at how much a teen will share when they know you are there to read, rather than react. 6. GET ACTIVE. Connection doesn’t always have to be about conversation. Getting your tween or teen active is an amazing way to build a bond without the pressure to talk. Whether it’s playing a sport or taking a walk, they will appreciate your interest in simply being with them without conditions. 7. CHANGE YOUR CONVERSATIONAL STYLE. One effective way to get tweens and teens to open up is to take the pressure off one-on-one exchanges. Instead of asking them a question directly, address an entire group, whether it's your family at the dinner table or when their friends are visiting. Teens are much more likely to share their own thoughts and feelings when they hear the opinions of others they trust. 8. MAKE IT ALL ABOUT THEM. If we want a harmonious relationship with our kids, we need to separate conversations about their needs and feelings with our own. A teen whose feelings are put first learns that their emotions are real and valid. Not only will this shape them to become well-adjusted adults, it is also the key to ensuring that they will listen when you have something to say that you really need them to hear. 9. GO TO BED ANGRY. Avoid having difficult conversations close to bedtime, when you’re more likely to feel tired and overwhelmed. Taking time to sleep before addressing certain situations provides you and your child with space to rest and process emotions, rather than taking feelings out on each other. Still, before bed, reassure them that you love them, and that you can talk the next day when you both feel more rested and compassionate. 10. ASK FOR A WISH REQUEST. Sometimes, we focus so much on helping our kids that we forget to ask them directly what they really need and want from us. To discover what that is, ask them for a wish request. For example: “I’m putting some wishes out to the universe tonight. What is a wish that I could put out for you so that tomorrow is a better day?” The Expert Talk is a new platform dedicated to offering expert resources to support parents of teens and tweens. Providing access to monthly virtual sessions with subject matter experts, in addition to a portal of exclusive content and resources, this new venture aims to be the go-to support network for parents who simply need help. Webinars, an online community, and weekly coffee breaks are all part of The Expert Talk’s approach.

from BayouLife Magazine May 2020 by BayouLife Magazine If you’re like most Americans, you spend a lot of time sitting. You sit to eat breakfast, you sit in the car on the way to work, you sit at work, you sit while eating lunch and dinner, you sit and watch TV, and you sit to read or browse on your phone. During the last month or two, while you’ve been forced to stay in your home more than ever, you may have increased your sitting time even more. While you’re sitting, you’re most likely doing something with your arms held in front of you, too. You’re holding your phone or a book in front of you, you’re typing on a computer, you’re eating, etc., and if you aren’t careful, these activities can put you in a slouched posture with your shoulders drooping forward, your upper back excessively rounded, and your neck jutting forward. This posture becomes the shape your body holds and even when you stand, you continue to slouch forward. The problem with this posture is that it inhibits you from properly breathing from your diaphragm, which triggers your nervous system to remain stuck in a state of stress. This forward rolled posture also causes the pectorals major (the largest of the chest muscles) to stay tight, which can lead to tension and chronic pain in the upper back and neck, place excessive pressure on the spinal disks, contribute to headaches, compression of nerves, jaw problems, can limit healthy range of motion in the arms, and even lead to frozen shoulder. The downstream effects of chronically shortened chest muscles can be quite significant, to put it lightly. SHANNON DEMONSTRATES A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO TEST IF YOU HAVE OVERLY TIGHT CHEST MUSCLES Here’s a quick, easy test you can try to give you a good idea about whether or not you have overly tight chest muscles: ▪ Lay flat on your back on the floor with your arms straight out to your sides, in line with your shoulders, and your palms facing the ceiling. ▪ Bring your attention to the bottom of your ribcage in your back and engage your core muscles to actively press it down into the floor. ▪ Bend your elbows 90 degrees, in the “touchdown” position. ▪ Notice where the backs of your hands are. If they’re comfortably resting on the floor and you don’t feel any resistance in your chest or the front of your shoulders, then you’re good! ▪ If the backs of your hands are floating above the floor, or you feel a tight or pulling sensation in your chest, then you have some work to do. To help loosen up those tight muscles, start by massaging them to break up tissue adhesions. Grab a lacrosse ball, a tennis ball, or anything similar you have on hand. Sit up tall, holding the ball in one hand. Extend that arm out to your side, at shoulder height. Then bend your elbow to bring the ball to your chest, but be sure your elbow stays in line with your shoulder. The ball should land just inside your armpit. Stack both of your hands on top of the ball and press it firmly into your muscle. Maintain pressure on the ball and massage your muscle with small, circular motions. “draw” three circles in one direction, then switch directions for three more circles. Next, while continuing to maintain pressure on the ball, pull it toward your armpit three times. Be sure the ball isn’t rolling toward your armpit, but rather sliding across the muscle. Then repeat this process on the other side. After massaging your muscles with the ball, give them a nice stretch. You can do this by placing your right hand on the wall in front of you at shoulder height, with your arm straight and your fingers pointing to the right. Now twist your body to the left, away from your hand. Hold the stretch for 1-2 minutes and repeat on the left side. Then, retest your pecs and see if your hands are any closer to the floor. The above massage and stretch routine is a quick way to release your chest muscles and provide temporary relief. It’s not possible, however, to undo 18 hours of poor posture with 5 minutes of massaging and stretching. Do the above routine daily, and after finishing, prioritize a healthy, upright posture and avoid letting those shoulders roll forward. It’s also important that you don’t allow yourself to sit for too long without at least short bouts of movement. For every thirty minutes of static sitting, be sure to get up and move for two minutes. Small changes implemented regularly over a long period of time can make massive improvements. Consistency is far more beneficial than intensity!

from Cordillera Ranch Living November/December 2019 by theshawcreative My favorite thing about my job as a Pilates instructor is empowering clients to find their movement potential through Pilates. It is my job to help my clients find body awareness and connect with the body they are currently living in. It is a privilege and a pleasure to watch the process unfold; there are the lightbulb moments, progressions to pain-free movement, goals being reached and new goals to aim for. Then, there is my second favorite part of being a Pilates instructor. This part happens outside the walls of a Fitness Center. It happens most often when I’m at a social event. Sometimes it happens when sitting next to a stranger on an airplane. Most recently, it happened while I was getting a flu shot. My second favorite thing about being a Pilates instructor is answering the question, “What do you do for a living?” or “Where do you work?” When I tell people that I am a Pilates instructor, I find myself answering a lot of questions about what it is, how you “do” it and why. But more often than not, I find myself debunking common myths out there surrounding Pilates. If you’re still reading this, chances are you may have some questions yourself. In case we don’t run into each other in the grocery store or have the opportunity to chat in the Fitness Center, allow me to set the record straight regarding some common misconceptions about the wonderful world of Pilates. Allow me to set the record straight regarding some common misconceptionsabout the wonderful world of Pilates. 1. “I HAVE A BAD BACK, KNEE, HIP….” Get the green light from your doctor and then let’s talk. Wear and tear, loss of bone density, childbirth, repetitive faulty movement patterns and traumatic injuries all wreak havoc on our joints and in our spines that can result in pain. Restriction of any kind, both psychological and physical, can lead to compensation patterns. As a result, compensation can lead to malalignment. If you’ve been advised or given clearance by your doctor to begin an exercise program, Pilates can be a safe and effective way to manage the body you’re living in. An experienced, comprehensively certified Pilates instructor can choose appropriately modified workouts with the goal of quality functional movement, increased range of motion and alignment. In a Pilates session, there is no gain from pain. When you walk away from your Pilates workout, the goal is to feel stronger and supported. Carla Northington began Pilates 10 years ago to relieve back pain and says, “My regular workouts on the Pilates reformer have been extremely beneficial in keeping my joints healthy and the muscles around them strengthened. Because of Pilates, I’ve been able to live an active life enjoying all of the things I love doing.” 2. “PILATES IS GEARED TOWARDS WOMEN. I HAVE ZERO FLEXIBILITY. I DON’T OWN YOGA PANTS.” Guys, I get it. But consider this: the same benefits that women gain from a Pilates workout also apply to men. I have yet to meet a male client who did not benefit from a core-focused workout. I’m not talking about the proverbial six pack abs; I’m talking about the deeper, stabilizing muscles that help support the spine. “Pilates was recommended to me after my back surgery eight years ago. It has been key to keeping my back healthy and it’s been a great core-strengthening exercise that’s benefited me in snow-skiing and golf. And it’s harder than it looks; I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to diversify their workouts. It improves flexibility, which is a key in overall strength,” says Charlie Hill, a regular at Pilates. Pilates targets and tones the small, supporting muscles needed whether you’re lifting the heavy weights in the gym or the tired toddler looking up at you. And guys, if your flexibility rivals that of a laptop, the Pilates reformer will meet you where you are. Practicing Pilates on a reformer, when the limbs and torso are being supported and not fighting against gravity, is the perfect place to create better range of motion. Some of the biggest gains in flexibility have come from my male clients. So far, none of them have shown up in yoga pants. 3. “IT’S LIKE A GLORIFIED STRETCH SESSION, RIGHT?” Not exactly. While the stretching components can sometimes feel glorious, the strength piece is equally important and plays a major role in each exercise. In a Pilates session there is a big emphasis on lengthening muscles through eccentric movements (thus, the stretch label.) The reality is that Pilates focuses on both concentric and eccentric muscle contractions which work to achieve a balanced body. Member Erin Walker practices Pilates two to three times per week and says, “I love Pilates because it fits my body type. It’s not stretching but long, lean muscle toning. It’s my happy place. I feel ready to face the day after a workout with Kris on the reformer. My body and mind feel stronger after.” Ready to discover more truths about Pilates? Group reformer and mat classes are offered Monday through Friday. Check the group exercise calendar for class descriptions and times. Private sessions and/or consultations are required before joining a group reformer class. Private sessions can be set up by contacting one of our certified Pilates instructors at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch.

Ward off those winter blues by adding some physical activity to your weekly routine. There are many local businesses that have had to change their business models so they can provide the fitness programming you need to keep motivated, offering home-based workouts that will keep you moving through the winter months. ORANGETHEORY Their bright orange studios may have closed temporarily, but you can still enjoy a great workout from home! Get upper, lower and total-body workouts scientifically designed for results - plus lower-impact options, too. Weekly challenges will be posted each Wednesday to keep you on your toes, and healthy tips and tricks shared by experts will keep you feeling great inside and out. YYOGA Personalize your practice with pose breakdowns, alignment cues and variations. Stream yoga, pilates and mindful movement classes with the best teachers in Canada. Get unlimited access to a huge library of pre-recorded + live streamed classes added almost daily. Be sure to sign up for a donation class where partial proceeds go to an important cause in the community. ZUMBA VANCOUVER Some say it's the craziest, most fun, full-out dance party they've gone to since high school. It’s a workout for all ages and abilities, for anyone who wants to “Ditch the Workout, Join the Party”. Zumba® Fitness is fit for everyone - even if you haven’t exercised in years. While online Zumba classes have been temporarily suspended, you can enjoy live online classes from home, so you don’t miss a beat. TIGHT CLUB ATHLETICS Tight Club classes dial in on five key elements of functional movement – stability, strength, cardio, agility and mobility – everything you need for a life spent movin-n-groovin. From circuit training to HIIT, retro-inspired aerobics to their cult classic Body Luv, Tight Club classes challenge your body, clear your mind and help you train for life. Check out their Livestream classes to get tight, right from home. BARRE FITNESS Get an amazing workout that combines the best elements of ballet barre with pilates, sports conditioning, and flexibility, led by a team of talented and totally motivating instructors. (Almost) better than a barre studio, you can enjoy fun, fulllength barre workouts from the comfort of home, with no equipment needed. Choose from over 40 livestream and pre-recorded classes weekly. Drop in for one class, or enjoy the perks of a virtual membership. www.WestCoastFamilies.com

5 MINUTE READ from The Whole Review - Vol. I Issue I- The Summer 2020 Edition by The Whole Review by Barbara Ackles Because classical singers are so visible, one would expect these prominent artists to be style mavericks and mavens. This is not always the case. Whether in recital with piano, vocal ensembles, or performing with a symphony, their attire can be under as much scrutiny as their musical phrasing. Of course, things are very different on the larger-than-life opera stage, where costuming is entirely dictated by directors and designers. In the rarefied world of opera, stars from Caruso to Gencer have shown impeccable taste in both their singing and their personal dress. Onstage, though, can often be a different story. However, the nature of performance is shifting, with a concerted push to make classical music more accessible. We are experiencing a trend toward a more relaxed, less glamorous onstage look. I have often wondered if opera style—or lack thereof—has to do with the nature of the art form itself, or if there is something else at play here. Perhaps the often stodgy choices are born out of fear that glamor might overshadow musical values. But can’t glamor and high art work together to serve the overall good of a musical performance? Since Harper’s Bazaar launched its first issue on November 2, 1867, hundreds of style and fashion magazines have followed in its footsteps, working hard to highlight the latest fashion trends and offer style tips. These magazines have long since expanded their sartorial target audience from women, as men’s fashion magazines and style editorials gained in popularity. Across the board—from Vogue to Elle, from Esquire to GQ—there is no lack of resources for the aspiring fashion neophyte, or even style veterans looking to stand out at their next concert. I hasten to add that fashions in the classical music world have not always been bland. Let us not forget the fabulous soprano Luisa Tetrazzini, who photographed in ornate, Edwardian S-shaped gowns, generally crowning her look with a plume hat. And there were stylish men as well: for example, the tenor Roland Hayes, whose expressive haberdashery ranged from the then-traditional sack suit to a three-piece houndstooth accented with a paisley tie. There is even a photograph of Hayes in his later years, supremely dressed in a well-fitting, black three-piece suit, with silk piping around the lapel of the jacket and the frame of the vest. Stylish attire for the concert singer is important; it is an extension of personality. If we are being honest, it also adds an element of grandeur and posh to the performance. Who can forget Maria Callas in elegant gowns by Biki, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lanvin— or Shirley Verrett, stunning in a black chiffon beaded evening coat by Stavropoulos? In 2008, in celebration of its 125th anniversary, New York’s venerable Metropolitan Opera commissioned John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, and Karl Lagerfeld to design gowns for the diva Renée Fleming, who starred in the evening’s festivities. Although the gowns nearly upstaged the singer, they added an element of glamor that for many was long overdue. Yet, more often than not in the classical singer’s world, the style choices are predictable and unremarkable. All hope is not lost, though. After years of strapless gowns accessorized with chiffon shawls, off-the-rack tuxedos and prêt-à-porter bow ties, an emerging pool of exciting, forward-facing classical music talent is embracing fashion as an equal partner to vocal art. Suzanne Vinnik is starting a fashion brand catered to the classical artist. Brandie Sutton and J’nai Bridges are impressing critics all over the world with both their gorgeous voices and designer gowns, while tenor Aaron Blake and bass Soloman Howard’s bespoke suits are gracing the world’s top theaters and concert platforms. Performing from the comfort of home inevitably raises the question of style etiquette for virtual concerts. And now, due to the global pandemic, more and more opera companies and arts organizations are using online platforms to stay connected to their audiences, inevitably raising the question of style etiquette for virtual concerts. The first Zoom conferences and virtual concert appearances were marred by on-screen faux pas. Many remember the lady who was caught going to the bathroom during her Zoom meeting, and the news anchor, Will Reeve, who went viral for not wearing pants during a live news broadcast. But what of the classical musician who can be seen sharing his/her art with the masses in jeans and a T-shirt? Should performing from the comfort of your home give license to sing and play in your favorite onesie with a nice blouse on top? In this new era of virtual music performance, vocal artists, like anyone else, are navigating fashion sense as they go. We asked some of the most fashion-forward artists for their take. STYLE OPINIONS Photo: Unsplash, Jonathan Kaufman “As one of the most glamourous young stars of the day, soprano Brandie Sutton says “dressing up during the pandemic can subconsciously help people feel better about being stuck in the house." When pressed on what to wear, through a light chuckle, she says, “maybe not concert attire, but something that looks really nice and presentable, and definitely not sweatpants and a t-shirt.” "Classical music evokes a certain sense of propriety and grace from both the performer and the audience. one's presentation “ resounds before a single note is played or sung. Look as good as you want to sound!" Ramon Bryant, Conductor “Suitsupply’s fall/winter ‘18 textured gray overcoat was inspired by bass Soloman Howard’s immaculate style. So, when he says, “I like to show up to work in performance appropriate attire,” we can expect a dashing figure to appear on screen, dressed in a carefully chosen bespoke suit. Because, as he says, “[even though] it’s a different type of work, it’s still work”. “Called the “Beyonce of opera,” by BET, mezzo-soprano J’nai Bridges takes a firm position, and says “one should dress up. Wear something that says I am performing and I want to take you into another world.”

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