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Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris pioneered the technique of “Conduction,” in which he uses hand and baton movements to direct an ensemble of musicians who are improvising.

Staycation 2012

Stuck in Cambridge for the break? No need to worry: Flyby presents Staycation 2012, a brief guide to fulfilling all of your spring break needs right here in the 02138. Enjoy.

Kelsey Beck Wins Miss Boston Crown

Union Postpones Picketing

UNITE HERE! Local 26, the union that represents workers of the Harvard Club of Boston, postponed its picket originally scheduled for Tuesday in anticipation of renewed contract negotiations next week with Harvard Club management.

“Innovate” Tour Breaks Down Buzzwords

"Experience Economies 6: Innovate or Die" takes attendees around Boston centers of innovation and highlights the work of artists and scientists.

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Participants in “Experience Economies 6: Innovate or Die” climb stairs at the Idea Translation Lab @ Cloud Place, an innovation studio in Copley Square, to take the bizarre ARE test.

Berklee Alive with the Power of P-Funk

The show succeeded through not only its expert musicianship and production design but also its faithfulness to the sound and energy of Clinton's genre-defining work.

Sophomore Wins Miss Boston Crown

In the Miss Boston Pageant Sunday evening, Kelsey A. Beck ’14 took home first place, earning the title of “Miss Boston 2012.”

Clashing Tones Confuse “Color” at ICA

The ICA's new exhibit, "Figuring Color: Kathy Butterly, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roy McMakin, Sue Williams,” attempts to group four contemporary artists' works by color. The pieces are fascinating individually, but they feel disjointed in the exhibit.

Die Antwoord's Profane Performance Art

After Die Antwoord’s particularly raucous and hysterical set Friday night, many concertgoers left relishing the group’s rebellious spirit and refusal to conform with the music industry and stale social convention.

Jim Petosa Takes the Reins at NRT

Director of the College of Fine Arts at Boston University to become artistic director of one of Boston's most important theaters.

February Concert Listings

From the Arts board, here are seven concerts in the next two weeks in the Boston area. Cure your midterm blues with rock, reggae, and rap.

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In his "Lequita Faye Melvin," Roy McMakin reproduced the furniture in his childhood homes. The piece is featured in the Institute of Contemporary Art's new exhibit.

Harvard's Own Crowned 'Miss Boston 2012'

Kelsey A. Beck '14 won the Miss Boston 2012 competition Sunday evening, beating 10 other contestants and winning $4,500 in scholarships.

Exploring August Wilson in Winter

Talented high schoolers from Boston competed in the "August Wilson High school Monologue Competition" for the chance to win a trip to New York