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Book Review: Robert Hass’ “Summer Snow” — Always Awake on the Coast

March 5, 2020
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Wherever Robert Hass is, the poet drinks in (and reports to us) the details of place and human activity.

Music Preview: Electric Earth Concerts Powers Into its 9th Season

March 4, 2020
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This writer heartily recommends a trip up north to hear a fascinating range of concerts featuring artists, ensembles, and repertoires of remarkable diversity.

Dance Review: Boston Ballet’s “rEVOLUTION” — The Art of Evolution

March 4, 2020
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Boston Ballet’s rEVOLUTION is memorable because of its duel commitment: it is both enormously entertaining as well as edifying.

TV Review: “On My Block” and “Elite” — Keeping It Real

March 3, 2020
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Both shows feature characters that are forced to grow up and deal with real-world hardships (including…death) too young.

Film Review: “Beanpole” — Hardship Rendered in Searing Color

March 1, 2020
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Beanpole is infused with a profoundly tender intimacy, interspersed with stark portrayals of pain, cruelty, and sacrifice.

Visual Arts Remembrance: Farewell to a Light Artist — John Powell

March 1, 2020
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It seems quite fitting for an artist of light to leave a gallery show filled with his distinctive multimedia light art. Memories of John Powell, like his art, will continue to glow, brightly.

Television Review: “McMillion$” — Big Mac and the Big Con

February 28, 2020
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HBO’s McMillions is a fun and light documentary, but it doesn’t deliver more than the momentary satisfactions of fast food.

Food Commentary: The Chicken Sandwich Wars — Political Food Fight Revisited

February 28, 2020
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I confess that I was one of those schmucks who tried (and failed) to stay vigilant in my high-minded refusal to eat at Chick-fil-A.

Concert Review: Vinicius Cantuária at Scullers

February 27, 2020
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Vinicius Cantuária and band offered a night of close-listening interaction between musicians with ears wide open.

Theater Review: “Nina Simone: Four Women” — Theater of Social Concern

February 27, 2020
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There’s much to admire and appreciate about this MRT production; but the play’s lack of a solid dramatic spine is a crippling problem.

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