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‘& Juliet’: Shakespeare’s famous protagonist finally has it her way
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‘& Juliet’: Shakespeare’s famous protagonist finally has it her way
"Romeo and Juliet” has been shorthand for epic, tragic love for centuries. Whether it’s Shakespearean storytellers or Leonardo DiCaprio starring in the story, we’re all bracing ourselves for that familiar ending. The musical “& Juliet,” a Broadway tour production landing in Boston next month, flips this classic ending on its head. What if instead of ending it all over a boy, Juliet just moved on?
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Mother-daughter bond: Mickalene Thomas’ portrait of her mother graces Gardner façade
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Mother-daughter bond: Mickalene Thomas’ portrait of her mother graces Gardner façade
On Evans Way in the Fenway, there is a large portrait of a beautiful, regal Black woman. She is looking off to her right wearing a striking red and black outfit, while sitting on a loud multipatterned sofa.
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Art and health intersect at an upcoming community activation
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Art and health intersect at an upcoming community activation
The Berklee Music and Health Institute and the Can We Talk… initiative have joined forces to produce a day of workshops, performances, conversations and community connection at the intersection of art and health.
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‘CODED’ reimagines iconic African American spirituals
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‘CODED’ reimagines iconic African American spirituals
Whenever Francesca McNeely heard “Wade in the Water” as a young girl, she simply thought the African American spiritual was an upbeat song. It’s an easy mistake to make, she said.
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A bounty of jazz in Boston this fall
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A bounty of jazz in Boston this fall
Lovers of live jazz in Boston face tough decisions this fall: How to choose among the many shows featuring numerous first-rate performers?
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Ways to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Boston
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Ways to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Boston
Monday, Oct. 14 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a celebration of Indigenous culture, history and heritage. Cultural institutions around Boston are celebrating with special programming, free admission and live art-making.
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Photojournalist Don West auctions off images from world travels
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Photojournalist Don West auctions off images from world travels
Throughout his decades-long career, photojournalist Don West traveled to China, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central America and South America, capturing local life and moments.
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‘Curls & Coils’ celebrates natural hair in all its glory
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‘Curls & Coils’ celebrates natural hair in all its glory
A new exhibition by Maya Alia at the Crossings Gallery in Allston, titled “Curls & Coils,” celebrates natural hair in all its beautiful and versatile glory, with 13 vibrant digital illustrations, jewelry and mixed media works.
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‘Welcome Home’ invites you to find comfort in dance and community
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‘Welcome Home’ invites you to find comfort in dance and community
When David Orr recognized how especially turbulent the past few years had felt, he set out to create a respite.
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‘Hugh Hayden: Home Work’ explores the inaccessibility of the American Dream
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‘Hugh Hayden: Home Work’ explores the inaccessibility of the American Dream
Nature and societal nurture collide in “Hugh Hayden: Home Work,” a sprawling exhibit on view now at the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University.
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Rare 19th-century portrait of formerly enslaved man on view at Concord Museum
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Rare 19th-century portrait of formerly enslaved man on view at Concord Museum
Tiny, black dots speckle the surface of the sepia-toned portrait. The man in the picture sports a collared jacket over a work apron, his countenance framed by thin-rimmed spectacles, a beard, and tufts of hair that just about blend into the background.
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Carlos Simon dives into inaugural composer chair role at BSO
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Carlos Simon dives into inaugural composer chair role at BSO
Composer, music educator and community organizer Carlos Simon has performed his unique compositions, blending gospel and jazz influences with Western classical chords, all over the world. Now, he’s ready to take on Boston.
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