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Book Review: “Feh: A Memoir” — “Take My Life…Please!”

November 27, 2024
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In “Feh,” Shalom Auslander confronts being middle-aged, a time of life that, given his external circumstances, you would think he would be celebrating. But, instead of kvelling, he’s sunk, hilariously, in the depths of despair.

Television Review: “The Piano Lesson” — An Invaluable Tutorial

November 26, 2024
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Suffice it to say that this film version of “The Piano Lesson” does playwright August Wilson proud. 

Theater Review: “Galileo’s Daughter” — Ill-Matched Stories

November 26, 2024
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A story of divorce and self-discovery may be worth telling, but it suffers when it is interwoven with a life narrative that is clearly weighter.

Book Review: Cher Speaks — Part One

November 25, 2024
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Now 78, Cher has written a compellingly candid chronicle of her early life and showbiz career, up until her move into the movies, which will be told in Part Two.

Concert Review: Sturgill Simpson — Nothing If Not Chameleonic

November 25, 2024
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In this overstuffed show, Sturgill Simpson presented himself as someone who, after too long away from the stage, was back because he was in love with playing for the sake of playing. 

Theater Reviews – A Musical Mixed Bag on Broadway

November 25, 2024
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Capsule reviews of five new musicals that opened this month on Broadway.

Coming Attractions: November 24 Through December 7 — What Will Light Your Fire

November 24, 2024
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

Classical Concert Review: Berliner Philharmoniker Plays Bruckner

November 24, 2024
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The whole effort culminated in the finest orchestral performance these ears have heard in Boston since, well, the last time the Berliner Philharmoniker was here.

Concert Review: Horizon Ensemble Ushers in a Festive Autumn

November 23, 2024
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There wasn’t much autumnal despondency in this Horizon Ensemble program; it was dedicated to the upside of the season, an invitation to enjoy all its warmth, friendship, and festivity.

Jazz Album Reviews: Three Releases with a Distinctly Delightful International Flavor

November 22, 2024
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A trio of varied, high quality jazz releases: “Entre Amigos”, “Strange Times”, and “Three Visitors”.

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