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The centennial of the author of Make Way For Ducklings is being celebrated with a series of lectures by scholar Leonard S. Marcus.
The Drop‘s characterizations never go beyond hapless noir archetypes, but sharp dialogue, superb performances, and the unpredictable convolutions of the plot keep the viewer on edge.
The fourth edition of Boston Calling boasted the music festival’s strongest lineup to date and the performances did not disappoint.
As expected, Expedition to the End of the World is visually stunning. The problem is that we needed to see more of the world and hear less yakking from the humans who inhabit it.
When it comes to race relations, America has a lot on its plate — there is no good reason to serve leftovers.
The evening was not just a pleasurable throwback to ’80s digital reggae riddims, but drew on the misogyny and homophobia that dominated reggae during that era.
Worcester Chamber Music Society is a top-notch chamber ensemble based in central Massachusetts, a region not exactly overflowing with resident, headline-grabbing professional classical music groups.
Camerata Pacifica does right by John Harbison. And when it comes to Beethoven’s music for cello and piano, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov are tops.
If you’ve still got your collegiate cynicism, Steely Dan is still the perfect band to feed it.
Arts Commentary — Big Money for Artist Activists From the Robert Rauschenberg Estate
It’s important for there to be funds, curators, institutions, and audiences for art that can speak truth to power in unconstrained ways.
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