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Arts Commentary: Remembering the Culture Wars of the ’90s

December 8, 2022
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Freedom of expression is a more precious commodity than taste. Conservative critics were very clear about their moral imperative; they confidently vilified artists and terrorized institutions. No one won the culture wars — we lost them.

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Classical Music Feature: “Best of 2022” — Unusual Operas Plus Some Songs, Choral, and Instrumental CDs

December 8, 2022
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Here’s my list of two dozen superlative operatic offerings of wildly differing kinds, plus some notable non-operatic offerings.

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Book Review: “Jimi” — Hendrix’s Life in a Beautifully Designed Art Book

December 8, 2022
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Jimi’s sister and a Newton-based Hendrix scholar dig into the archives and come up with a coffee table book that celebrates the rock icon.

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Classical Concert Review: Pianist Martin Helmchen  — Balancing Bach with Subtlety and Flair

December 7, 2022
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In his Celebrity Series debut, pianist Martin Helmchen performed a mostly vivid and colorful evening of Bach.

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Doc Talk: Two New Documentaries about Political Terror Hit Close to Home

December 7, 2022
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Two powerful films about fending off violent threats, xenophobic and fascist.

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Book Review: “Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison” — Blind Justice

December 6, 2022
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Daniel S. Medwed demonstrates just how astronomical the odds are against anyone who tries to question a guilty verdict, no matter how suspect the conviction.

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Film Review: “Sr.” — Positive, Funny, and Insightful Senior Moments

December 5, 2022
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An unconventional documentary explores the career of unconventional filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.

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KEEP THE ARTS FUSE LIT! — Our Winter Appeal

December 5, 2022
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Please take this opportunity to sustain the future of the arts in this country by strengthening a magazine that is making a real difference.

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Coming Attractions: December 4 through 20 — What Will Light Your Fire

December 4, 2022
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As the age of Covid-19 more or less wanes, Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Concert Preview/Interview: Suzanne Vega

December 4, 2022
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Suzanne Vega is many things: a singer/songwriter, musician, poet, author, entrepreneur, playwright, and actress. A number of her personas are converging right now.

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