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Originally Posted by redwitch
Okay, I'm doing some serious ducking as I type this, but I agree -- the "culture" in TV is a joke at best. You can't have everything but TV comes darn close. I love the ballet -- it is a true passion of mine. I enjoy hearing a world class orchestra or performer. There's nothing like a Broadway play -- whether on Broadway or a good road show.
I haven't found a good ballet company in Central Florida and that does make me sad. Our symphony orchestra is not world class, but it is enjoyable on am amateur level. I will be kind and not comment on the shows/plays/musicals at Savannah Center. I have seen a couple of decent plays in Tampa, but nothing I would want to write home about.
So, given the standard criteria for "culture," TV is sorely lacking. If culture is a No. 1 priority, TV is not the place for you. If having many activities, seeing many different types of performances (although the majority will be at the amateur level at best), living with some of the most wonderful people in the world, then TV is for you.
If I am in dire need of serious culture, I'll dig out a CD and play some Yo-Yo Ma or Itzhak Perlman. I'll play a DVD of the Bolshoi on the big-screen TV in my living room. Heck, I'll even save my money and plan a trip to see a play or two or take in a ballet or .. There are alternatives.
The lack of culture here is not a major issue in the scheme of TV. I put it up there with missing some of my acquaintances (friends are another story) in California. When I miss my ballet, I'll find a way to watch some on TV. It ain't live, but I'm not going to cry about it.
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I was first offended by the broad term of "no culture" when I read this at first. After reading the posts, I would agree, that if "musical and performance culture" is the main criteria, then a BIG city is what one needs to be in. Enjoyable and good entertainment is found here if you look.
One MAIN thing that is missing is a good classical music station. I don't have CD's of everything, nor do I want to be changing CD's every two seconds in the car and in the house. Of course I enjoy the Villages radio station. The music, the interviews, the commentaries and the oldies are fun. BUT, I basically call it the "propoganda" station. ;- You can't sit outside in a comfortable chair to read quietly without the propoganda station being on all over the place at ALL times wherever you may be. That's the design!
But yeah, a good classical music station would be wonderful. Is there one and am I missing it?
So, if you want the BEST classical music and broadway shows, you'll have to pay top dollar and pay triple the amound of money to own a house elsewhere.
One can always nit pick, but all in all, this is an awesome place to be with lots of music to be had if you're not a SNOB about it.
