Hmmm.
Somehow withering, indeed, but maybe a little "drama" will drive more blog readers. But what bothers me is that someone else thought about defending Michael. Michael Kaiser can do it by himself.

I think this is the time when arts organizations might think about collaborating on their projects or build common projects, so they share costs, but also benefits and success ! In a culturally dense place like DC, any combination is possible: KC+WNOpera, KC+Shakespeare Theater, KC+Smithsonian, etc...