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business1 year ago

"Meow Wolf Announces Layoffs, Cuts 165 Jobs Across Multiple States"

Meow Wolf, the arts and entertainment company, is laying off 165 employees company-wide, including staff at Denver’s Convergence Station, as it moves forward with plans to launch a new location in Texas. The layoffs will cut expenses by 10%, and the company is actively negotiating with the employee union in Las Vegas. The CEO stated that the layoffs are necessary for the company's sustainability and growth, and affected employees will receive a separation package and potential rehiring eligibility. This comes after the company previously laid off 201 employees due to COVID-19-related challenges.

via The Denver Post|
#business#business-sustainability#denver
politics1 year ago

"Jewish Musician Matisyahu Confronts Concert Cancellations Amid Antisemitism Accusations"

The wife of Sen. Martin Heinrich is a top staffer at Meow Wolf, the Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company that canceled Jewish American singer Matisyahu's concert, leading to accusations of antisemitism. Matisyahu criticized the cancellation, attributing it to staff unwilling to work his show, and also had another concert canceled in Tucson over "safety concerns and staff shortages." The situation has raised concerns about antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, with calls for Martin Heinrich to denounce the decision and questions about the impact on his political standing.

via Washington Examiner|
#antisemitism#concert-cancellation#martin-heinrich
musicentertainment1 year ago

"Meow Wolf Show Canceled Over Artist's Support for Israel Sparks Controversy"

Hip hop artist Matisyahu's sold-out show at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe was canceled, with the company citing staff shortages for the decision, while the artist claims it was due to his support for Israel during the conflict with Palestine. Matisyahu expressed disappointment and accused the venues of either being anti-Semitic or confusing empathy for Palestinians with hatred for those who support both Israelis and Palestinians. The cancellation has sparked debates about artistic freedom, with the Jewish Community Relations Coalition urging Santa Fe to remain committed to free artistic expression.

via KRQE News 13|
#artistic-freedom#concert-cancellation#israel-palestine-conflict
musicentertainment1 year ago

"Concert Cancellations Linked to Performer's Support for Israel Spark Controversy"

A concert at Meow Wolf featuring musician Matisyahu was canceled due to employee safety concerns over planned protests, with Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber expressing no tolerance for racism and discrimination. Pro-Palestinian activist groups claimed credit for pressuring the cancellation, while the Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico expressed concern over silencing artists based on race, religion, or national origin. More than 150 staff members expressed safety concerns, leading to the event's cancellation, and Matisyahu released a statement expressing disappointment and offering to supplement staff shortages at his upcoming performance in Tucson.

via KOAT New Mexico|
#concert-cancellation#matisyahu#meow-wolf
entertainment2 years ago

"Discover the Enchanting World of Meow Wolf at Grapevine Mills Mall"

Meow Wolf, the immersive art sensation, has opened its fourth location and first in Texas at Grapevine Mills mall. "The Real Unreal" is a 30,000-square-foot walk-through attraction where visitors can explore and interact with over 70 installations, rooms, and portals. The experience is centered around a story of a missing boy, but guests can choose their own adventure. The ticket price has sparked social media chatter, with adult admission costing $50. Meow Wolf Grapevine is not an escape room or a museum, but a unique and colorful sensory-overloaded experience.

via CultureMap Fort Worth|
#entertainment#grapevine-mills#immersive-art