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Originally Posted by Pturner

No doubt many people-- in don't know about most-- who attend "fine arts" activities don't really care to, but think they should. However, to paraphrase your earlier insightful comment...

"How [someone else] choose[s] to be entertained is [their] choice, not to be judged by others, but accepted."

I think that's true-- even if their choice fits the "classic" definition of "culture". It seems unfounded to assume, just because some people dress up and attend such an event, that they are stiff shirts who look down their noses at others.

Now... I can't wait to hear Tweety Bird and Schuler, and I LOVE Guilligan's Island, even if I don't know how to spell it.

Didn't mean to imply they were all 'stuffed shirts' but was referring to the general impression held by those who are not into that sort of thing. You would have to admit that there is probably a fair number of attendees of those events whose sole purpose is to "be seen in the 'right circles' " with no appreciation or valid interest in the art form. Those were the ones that I think give fine arts a bad rap. As I stated, I can't tolerate 'pretentious'. On our cruises, my wife looks forward to the formal nights and High Teas and the chance to dress up a bit and enjoy the atmosphere. For myself, I would be happier in the casino but will dress to accomodate the dress code and enjoy the time with her. And no, I was not being judgemental of those who choose to be entertained in that manner but rather those who are there for 'show' and try to tell us how much better they are. Not meaning to offend, just some ramblings of an aging mind. Any one seen my car keys? thought I left them in the refrigerator?