NMOP’s inaugural September Retreat is in the books! We had such a wonderful time sparking our creativity in beautiful Vermont, developing stronger bonds within our community, and enjoying the extra breath of relaxation needed to get ourselves ready for the rest of the year.

the very thin silver lining: Trump wouldn't bother with the Kennedy Center if the arts weren't important

PRO: lots of submissions to NMOP 2025!
CON: we have to listen to and judge a LOT of submissions by this weekend
PRO: they're mostly really good because NMOP gets awesome people every year :)

we can just start calling everyone "she" like in Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch novels

people gathered around a gazebo in the woods, listening to a mysterious performance

people sit on benches in a rustic wooden room, listening intently to an unseen speaker (no doubt talking about music)

Hello! We're a small music festival that presents contemporary and experimental music. Nice to be here!