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Theater Review: “Native Gardens” — A Flowering Feud

September 17, 2018
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The show’s attempt at satire comes off as blunt and lecture-heavy at times, but the production still manages to be an engaging comedy of manners.

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Book Review: “Another Life” — Curing Writer’s Block

September 17, 2018
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This slender memoir reads like a rambling conversation with a literary stranger you meet on a train.

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Film Review: “Rodents of Unusual Size” — Scary! Creepy!

September 17, 2018
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How will PC New Englanders react to seeing nutria gunned down by hunters, and some bashed on their heads to make sure they are dead?

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Rock Concert Review: The The — Deconstructed

September 16, 2018
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In every meaningful way, The The’s return to the States, the band’s first tour in 16 years, was generous.

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Classical CD Reviews: Jansons’ “Resurrection” Symphony, Harding’s Mahler Five, and Steinbacher’s Strauss

September 16, 2018
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Two Mahler symphony entries: one is above average, the other a disappointment. Violinist Arabella Steinbacher delivers a first-rate and strongly recommended disc.

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Dance Preview: The Latest Buzz about Luminarium Dance

September 16, 2018
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“The work is now stronger having successfully balanced both the needs of the visual choreography and the sound.”

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Jazz Preview, September—December 2018: An Embarrassment of Riches

September 16, 2018
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Is this lineup of jazz performances richer and more mouth-watering than we’ve seen in many a year? Yep.

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Classical CD Reviews: Duo Noire’s “Night Triptych,” Justin Taylor’s “Continuum,” and Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem”

September 15, 2018
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Night Triptych is an important disc, but also an inviting one that takes you to some fresh places well worth experiencing. Also, another success for harpsichordist Justin Taylor, and a well-earned one at that.

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Book Review: “Flights” — Exploring the Delights of the Eccentric

September 15, 2018
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Given what Olga Tokarczuk is curious about, it is not surprising that her book serves up its share of goofy humor.

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Concert Review: David Byrne’s “American Utopia” — Live

September 15, 2018
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Conceptual and abstract as David Byrne can often be, he’s one art schooler who isn’t afraid to get down.

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