Arts
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
In normal circumstances, the Lyric Stage Company of Boston would host its well-attended plays and events in a theatre setting.
Walking Play with Map
The Walking Play outlines a specific path to take through Boston Common which corresponds to key events in the accompanying audio.
LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, and the Stars of ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ On Why Their Film Should Be Mandatory Viewing
Each actor offered their own insight on the importance of creating a film that tells the story of a lesser-known Black radical.
Harmony Byrne’s Aesthetics of Honesty
For singer-songwriter Harmony Byrne, art is an expression of truth: It should be crafted, but never cultivated.
"The Songs I Sing When No One Is Listening" Cover Art
Cover art for Harmony Byrne's EP "The Songs I Sing When No One Is Listening."
“Black-ish” Review: The Johnson Family Returns from Vacation in Mid-Season Premiere
“Black-out” brings the Johnsons into a new year, but it’s clear that the chaos and trauma that defined 2020 is still very much in their world.
Leveraging Crisis: Michael J. Bobbitt on Art, Leadership, and Imagination in the Age of Covid-19
Rather than imposing his own vision, Bobbitt prefers to center the needs of artists themselves.
Michael J. Bobbitt Still
Michael J. Bobbitt is the new executive director of the Mass Cultural Council.
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
(Center front-back) LAKEITH STANFIELD as William O’Neal and DANIEL KALUUYA as Chairman Fred Hampton in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
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Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson in "black-ish."
‘I NEED YOU’ Review: Jon Batiste Brings Radical Joy to the Moment
Still, that hasn’t been able to stop Jon Batiste, whose soulful, synergistic energy is matched by few other artists; it has actually invigorated him to push forward.
Hidden Gems Raised by Wolves Still
Amanda Collin as Mother, Winta McGrath as Campion, and Abubakar Salim as Father in "Raised by Wolves."
Choreographer, Musician Speak to Harvard Students about Art in ‘Our Moment’
Two pioneering artists spoke on their work, the symbiosis of art and social justice, and creativity amid the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Harvard’s Office for the Arts Wednesday.
‘The World to Come’ Review: A Bleak Portrait of the World Today
“The World to Come” is a decent story and a strong example of Mona Fastvold’s directorial ability, but between the grim message and the objectionable production team, it leaves a sour taste behind.
‘What Sammy Knew’ Review: Not Just Another Coming-of-Age Story
David Laskin tells a timeless tale of maturity set against a backdrop of 1970s New York.
Celebrity Saviors
The first time I listened to Dodie Clark, I felt like wanted to crawl inside her songs, to live in the universe of yellow flowers and smeared makeup and sunshine the next morning she created.
Massachusetts Chooses an Official State Dinosaur
The dinosaur Podokesaurus holyokensis — also known as the swift-footed lizard of Holyoke — will be proposed to lawmakers as the official MA state dinosaur.
‘Outlawed’ Review: A Fascinating Feminist Take on the Western
A reimagining of the Western genre through an alternate history with a feminist lens, Anna North crafts a compelling tale exploring issues of gender, race, and sexuality.
‘Pee Wees’ Review: ‘Pee Wees’ Skates Around the Big Picture
Half sports memoir, half reflection on fatherhood, Rich Cohen’s “Pee Wees” explores the drama and action that is suburban youth hockey.
Cover of Pee Wees by Rich Cohen
Pee Wees: Confessions of A Hockey Parent by Rich Cohen investigates the culture of suburban youth hockey.