Review
Percussionist Syd Smart is a Boston treasure to whom we will soon have to say farewell. But his talent, spirit, and energy will remain with those fortunate enough to see him play.
As we grapple with building the brave new world of live theater in a Covid and post-Covid world, a few stray thoughts.
Beneficence is a novel that lingers, tucking details into its heavy folds.
In Limbo, Aminé’s become more reflective, yet he never loses sight his boisterous mischievousness.
Did Jacob’s Pillow want to remind us, now more than ever, of a famous phrase from a 1848 Shaker song: “Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free.”
The Pale Door, following in the steps of so many horror films these days, spoils a promising premise via a contrived and uneven story line.
So what’s up with the 16 year old Naima, who has been mostly watching and listening? Is it time for her to become an “adult”?
What Makes the Monkey Dance is a comprehensive examination of the life and career of an extraordinary artist that is smart enough to stop short of hagiography.
Let’s experience college nostalgically and vicariously, with this pick of the best college movies of the last 35 years.

Book Feature: Children of the Revolution — An Interview with Lawrence Roberts about Mayday 1971
“One lesson is that when a country feels like it’s really gone off on the wrong track, a social movement that finds a way to express that dissent in the streets can really make a difference.”
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