SubCategory Archive (tags): ‘Awards’

Retroactive Golden Clam Awards

PUBLISHED: May 27, 2009, Bruce Hembd

Angel Awards for four previously reviewed sites. At the time of this post, the Golden Clam Award is relatively new and some previously reviewed items on the Horndog Blog deserve this distinctive prize of recognition. The Academy unanimously rewards four retroactive Golden Clam Awards. These are listed in no particular order: The Horn Notes Blog [...]

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Humor: Oscar, Meet the Hubie

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2009, Bruce Hembd

Last night the 80th Annual Academy Awards was broadcast on live television. Millions of viewers worldwide watched to see who would walk away with the prized “Oscar.” The hoard of paparazzi and press were present en force on the ceremonial red carpet to get their prized pictures and interviews with the stars. In a less [...]

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The Premio Mysterioso Award

PUBLISHED: February 3, 2009, Bruce Hembd

A hearty thanks to Kenneth Woods over at A View from the Podium for passing on a Premio Dardos Award. Somewhat resembling a chain letter without the false promises of good or bad luck, it is a fun way for bloggers to spread the love. The origin of this award is a mystery and research [...]

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The Golden Clam Award of Merit

PUBLISHED: January 28, 2009, Bruce Hembd

The HORNDOG GOLDEN CLAM AWARD of MERIT* is reserved for recognizing and honoring noteworthy accomplishments in the world of classical music. This honor, governed by the Cynical League of Artistic Mollusks, is arbitrarily awarded to foster and promote the advancement of the Arts and Sciences. As an antithesis to the dubious Jaded Clam award, the [...]

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An Odiferous Distinction; Introducing the Jaded Clam

PUBLISHED: August 23, 2008, Bruce Hembd

Introducing the “Hubie.” The Jaded Clam Award of Merit Introducing an Award of Merit reserved for recognizing and honoring noteworthy accomplishments in the world of classical music. Known simply as the “Hubie” (after the patron saint Hubertus), each statuette is sculpted in the finest jade – a gemstone of unique symbolic energy. It depicts a [...]

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The Horndog “Hubie” Award

PUBLISHED: August 20, 2008, Bruce Hembd

* See also the ‘Angel’ award. 1.) New York Times Music Critic, Allan Kozzin Given for calling it like he hears it. August 23, 2008. 2.) Columbus Symphony Orchestra Executive Director, Tony Beadle Given for meritorious public relations. October 3, 2008 3.) New York Philharmonic Musician & Blogger, David Finlayson Given for whining at the [...]

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