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[quote=Anonymous]It's not just 150K.  150k is peanuts for MoCo.
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In a statement issued Tuesday night, County Council President Nancy Navarro said the local government has given National Philharmonic more than $2.5 million in recent years to support the orchestra, but “as the county begins to look at equity across all our investments, this level of investment isn’t sustainable for one organization over the long term.”

“It’s disappointing that the organization wasn’t able to leverage these investments into a financially sustainable model,” Navarro wrote. “… My hope is that these artists will reach out to our Arts and Humanities Council to help cultivate new artistic endeavors that will continue to enrich our community.”

Council member Craig Rice, chair of the Council’s Education & Culture Committee, echoed Navarro’s statements and said he is “disappointed” National Philharmonic has decided to close, but understands orchestras across the country are facing similar budget issues.[/quote][/quote]

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